Lees McRae College - Ontaroga Yearbook (Banner Elk, NC)

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LEES-MCRAE HONORS CHAIRMAN OF Outgoing Chairman of the Board of Trustees, James Jick Garland of Gastonia, was honored at a noon lun- cheon at Lees-McRae College Saturday, September 21. Garland, who has served on the Board of Trustees since 1978, will be succeeded by Vice Chairman John Jack King of Kingsport, Tennessee. Mr. Garland was presented with a resolution of appre- ciation for the service and contributions to Lees-McRae College from the Board of Trustees, received several cita- tions and plaques, and was awarded the second Lees- McRae blazer with a monogrammed seal of the college. Dr. Bradford Crain, who qualified his opening remarks by stating that he had never kept anything secret from his Chairman of the Board of Trustees, admitted that this surprise party for Jick was one of the best kept secrets' of his short tenure. Dr. Crain presented Mr. Garland with a plaque in- scribed: 'To James B. Jick Garland for to the betterment of the College, Lees-McRae owes an enormous debt of gratitude and hereby expresses its deep appreciation to him for all he has been and done for usf' Vice President for Institutional Development Roy Krege presented Mr. Garland with a Lifetime Bobcat certificate and a handpainted Bobcat poster and thanked Mr. Gar- land for his untiring efforts on behalf of the college. Dr. Crain presented Mr. Garland a cashmere blazer with the Lees-McRae seal on the pocket as a token of the col- lege's appreciation. Jick has meant so much to the college during a time of crisis and to me personally, Crain stated in my short tenure as President of Lees-McRae. The col- lege will forever be indebted to this great gentleman for his leadership and dedication to the programs and purposes of Lees-McRae? - - - - - Dr. Crain presents Jick Garland a plaque commemorating his service as Chairman of the Board of Trustees, the tangible achlevements during his ten 1983-85. Mr. Garland has served as a Trustee since 1978. ure as Chairman of the Board of Trustees and the intangible qualities which he in- - .8 QL.,.,,- i'-5 fused in the Board and the College. For his ri- , , wang competent leadership and unflagging con- i sscc s .....,, W: - Qi.. fidence during time of crisis and for his .. . willingness to devote his time and energy My 3 s . 3 I . A , 6 P' C' X.-ff' is if Fi' 34 Trustee Chairman Honored Alfa

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THE BOARD JAMES LUCK GARLAND James Stonesifer, Vice President for Academic Affairs, read the Trustees' resolution which was hand painted in Old English on parchment and framed for the occasion: 'Resolution to James B. 'Jick' Garland - Whereas, James Boyce Jick Garland was first elected as a Trustee of Lees-McRae College in 1978, as a representative of Con- cord Presbyteryg and Whereas, Jick Garland was subse- quently re-elected as a Lees-McRae College Trustee, for a term expiring in 1985g and Whereas, as a Trustee of Lees- McRae College, Jick Garland has served with dedication and distinction in various capacities, including as Chair- man of the Financial Affairs Committee and as Vice Chairman of the Board of Trusteesg and Whereas, in recog- nition of his ability and his commitment to Lees-McRae College, Jick Garland was elected as Chairman of the ii if fl Board of Trustees in September, 1983g and Whereas, dur- ing Jick Garland's tenure as Board Chairman, Lees-McRae College experienced the illness and eventual death of President H. C. Evans, Jr. and the selection of Dr. Bradford Crain as its new Presidentg and Whereas, during these times of difficulty and transition for Lees-McRae College, Jick Garland's leadership and calm resolve and steadfast- ness provided comfort and encouragement to all the con- stituencies of Lees-McRae College, and Whereas, in his quiet and unassuming way, Jick Garland has called forth from other Trustees and from other friends of Lees-McRae College significant contributions to the life and mission of Lees-McRae College, and Whereas Jick Garland has served Lees-McRae College ably and well, and the College has greatly benefited from his influence and loyalty: Now, therefore, be it resolved by the Trustees of Lees-McRae College, as follows: That we acknowledge with heartfelt thanksgiving the long and productive service of James Boyce 'Jick' Garland to Lees-McRae College: That we express our gratitude and appreciation to Jick Garland for his leadership and loyalty to the College during the years of his service as a Trustee and particularly during his service in 1983-85 as Chairman of the Board of Trusteesg That we thank Jick Garland for his interest in and encour- agement and support to each of us individually: That we convey to Jick Garland our affection and our warmest good wishes as he concludes his service as a Trustee of Lees-McRae College. Unanimously adopted by the Trust- ees of Lees-McRae College duly assembled at Banner Elk, North Carolina on September 21, 1985. Principals in the Jick Garland Day at Lees-McRae il-rj: Jim Stonesifer, presenter, Trustee Resolution, President Crain, keynote speaker, James Mick! Garland and wife, Betsy, Roy Krege, Vice President for Institutional Development, who presented various awards. A ff- r Vi , .-.sq Trustee Chairman Honored 35