Freed Hardeman University - Treasure Chest Yearbook (Henderson, TN)

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Clubs Explore Culture, Communication Department organizations also offer a look at world cultures and professions. COMMA, Communication Majors and Mi- nors Association, with approximately 70 members, stressed interaction with profes- sionals from various media related occupations. The organization participated in the first Public Relations Day February 19 which fea- tured various speakers and achievers. COM- MA hosted several social projects such as spring picnics, a Christmas party, and ice cream suppers. To bring students from all aspects of the communication department together, COMMA hosted its first Communi- cation Day April 16. This day was dedicated to the idea of Ethics in Communication. The featured speakers were all graduates of the communication department. Le Cercle Francais promotes the study of French and the cultures of native French- speaking people. Established in 1976, the club now has 10-15 members and Daphene Kennedy is the sponsor. Monthly programs concerned the May 1986 campaign to Montreal and Christmas customs in France. Many activities were planned including a spring fundraiser and the annual French dinner. John McLaughlin was the president of Le Cercle Francais. He was assisted by Tish Elam, vice president, Jacqui Jenkins, secre- ape Yi taryg and Tracy Johns, treasurer. The Art GuiId's purpose lies in increas- ing aesthetic awareness of its members by gallery and museum visits, guest lectures, meetings, presentations and discussions. This year, the Art Guild made a very ex- citing trip to Memphis for the Ramsses Exhi- bition. The Ramsses Exhibit stopped in Memphis on a worldwide tour. The organiza- tion sponsored such activities as gallery exhi- bitions in the student center and a trip to Chicago. With a membership at 10, the Art Guild is sponsored by Terry Thacker and Bill Taylor. SX? LE CERCLE FRANCAIS Row 1: Daphene Kennedy, Tracy Johns, Marilyn Mitch- ell. Row 2: Bob Bloomingburg, Kristi Barker, Jacqui Jenkins, Sherry Moore. Row 3: Shirley Eldridge, Felicia Elam, Gary Jenkins. ART GUILD Row 1: Lisa Cole, Mlliam Durham, Mchelle Rushing, Richard Claiborne, Dawn Sutton. Row 2: Bill Taylor, Terry Thacker, Jeff Wiggins, Phillip McWhirt. DEPARTMENTAL ORGANIZATIONS 91

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As part of COMMA, a day was planned for those in the communication department to hear from accomplished public relation practitioners. photo by Micah Brinkley With a steady hand, William Durham paints the final touches to his masterpiece for one of his art classes. photo by Micah Brinkley, COMMA Row 1: David Florida, Alan Cary, Jeff Howell, Jeff Johnson, Tim Hall, Trent Dade, Bill Gooch, Tim Dills, Tony Young, John Hill. Row 2: Melissa Tollerson, Ca- mille Fowlkes, Sue Anderson, Kristi Barker, Celeste East, Anna Eubanks, Debbie Johns, Melissa Scott, Mi- chelle Gilliland. Joy Marsh, Celine Holder, Trisha Hipps, Winston Harless, Gerald Fulkerson. Row 3: Ed- die Anderson, Cathy East, Melissa Mott, Melissa Clark, Robin Edwards, Karen Ford, Kelly Shelton, Delanna Rutland, Jeanette Caraker, Tina Davis, Ray Eaton. Row 4: Lydia Howe, Kay Owen, Julie Beaird, Christie Chaney, Karen Hammack, Steve Johnson. Row 5: Dan- iel Staniszewski, Lisa Mitchell, Beth Cole, Christi Pugh, Stacy Moffitt, Shelby Merryman, Row 6: Janice Dou- gan, Kelly Lancaster, Roy Neal Grissom, John Curry, Kim Bonnell, Andrea Helton. Row 7: Micah Brinkley, Lora DeFore, Dawn Garrett, Hank McDaniel, Dave Clouse, Allen Clark, James Vincent, Amy Harris. 90 DEPARTMENTAL ORGANIZATIONS

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After a trip through Procter and Gamble, SAM mem- bers pose for a picture around the company sign, Photo by Annette Anderson. ,, , 597 Organizations Offer Business Sense Departmental organizations offer students quality training toward a career in business. Chartered in 1983, the Society for the Advancement of Management assists its members by giving them professional experi- ence for their careers. Through interaction with faculty and practicing managers, stu- dents learn the skills necessary within the management profession. Each year, SAM members sponsor and coordinate the high school SAM Mission Business Day. On this day, high school stu- dents are invited to demonstrate their skills in certain business areas. SAM is also in- volved in the annual Career Day sponsored 92 DEPARTMENT ORGANIZA TIONS by the business department. Leading the 41 members of SAM are An- nette Anderson, president, Chris Hicks, ex- ecutive vice president, Jimmy Dillinger, vice president of programs, Lisa Golden, vice president of records, Kara Galleo, vice presi- dent of promotion, and Brian Beck, vice president of finance. Dr. Bobby Bush serves as faculty sponsor for SAM. This year, the Society for Future Ac- countants put emphasis upon entry level positions - what accounting majors can ex- pect to find with their first job. Being in existence only three years, SFA has estab- lished its goal as exposing accounting stu- dents to the world of accounting in order to help each member learn more about his pro- fession, Local CPA's were invited to speak at meetings and SFA also visited Arthur An- derson and Co., a Big Eight accounting firm in Nashville, and Hospital Corporation of America in Nashville. SFA has 33 members and its officers are: Lisa Long, president, Rusty Adair, vice pres- ident, Judy Galloway, secretary, and Daivd Weathers, treasurer. Mike Brown and Keith Smith served as faculty sponsors for the group. iw