University of Texas Austin - Cactus Yearbook (Austin, TX)

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John A. McCurdy, Secretary Robert Lee Bobbin, President OFFICERS President ROBERT LEE BOBBITT, ' 15 First Vice-President JAMES L. SHEPHARD, JR., ' 17 Second Vice-President A. W. WALKER, JR., ' 23 Secretary JOHN A. McCURDY, ' 25 The Ex-Students ' Association is a voluntary organization of loyal and interested ex-students of the Uni- versity, who s eek to serve their school, and at the same time maintain ties binding them to the University and to each other. Central office of the Association is located in the Union Building, but its work extends over a wide area. Scores of Texas Ex Clubs, affiliated with the Association, have been set up throughout Texas, in most major cities of the Nation, and in some foreign countries. The Association maintains records of all former students, these data being constantly used by faculty, ad- ministration, student organizations, newspapers, and ex-student groups. The Alcalde, alumni magazine, is published nine times yearly, and the Association administers over $323,000 in loan and scholarship funds. Sponsorship of Round-Up each spring is an Association function, as are promotion of Texas Ex Clubs and their March 2nd (Independence Day) meetings, annual giving by exes to the University and maintenance of athletic and legislative committees throughout the State. Functioning as an important public relations arm of the University, the Ex-Students ' Association to interpret the institution to the people of Texas, and the desires and needs of the people of Texas to the Univer- sity. It seeks to assist in every possible way the material, academic and spiritual development of The University of Texas. Page 21

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Baa id Hulon W. Black, Director George P. Hill, Chairman Director HULON W. BLACK Assistant Director FISHER A. TYLER BOARD GEORGE P. HILL, chairman, Fort Worth L. H. CULLUM, Wichita Falls HINES H. BAKER, Houston J. A. GOOCH, Fort Worth W. B. BATES, Houston ROBERT W. STAYTON, Austin ROGER J. WILLIAMS, Austin LOGAN WILSON, Austin JAMES RALPH WOOD, Dallas J. M. BENNETT, JR., San Antonio MRS. BEN F. VAUGHAN, JR., Corpus Christ! ANGUS G. WYNNE, Dallas The University of Texas Development Board, the fund raising agency for the University, includes in its membership representatives of the Board of Regents, tha Ex-Students ' Association, the Administration, and the faculty. Its primary purpose is to assist in financing approved University projects which may not reasonably be expected to be financed either from the appropriation of public funds or from the income of the Uni- versity ' s endowment. The Board consists of ten members, three of whom are named by the Board of Regents, four by the Executive Council of the Ex-Students ' Association, and two by and from the general faculty. The Chancellor serves as an ex-officio member. As members of the Board these men receive no financial remuneration but donate their time and effort for the welfare of the State through the University. The Board is directly responsible to the Board cf Regents, and any project which it undertakes must first receive the approval of the Administration. It attempts to assist in carrying forward the University ' s pro- gram as outlined and approved by the Administration and the Regents. In seeking funds for approved proj- ects it works with foundations, both local and national; with individuals both in Texas and outside the bounds of the State; and with corporations and other business enterprises whose interest and support can be enlisted. Within the University it works closely not only with the administrative officers but also with members of the faculty in developing and financing a great variety of enterprises which are needed for the upbuilding both of the Main University and its various branches. These enterprises run the gamut from buildings, scholarships, and fellowships to research projects, library acquisitions, additions to the museums, salary supplementation, and many other phases of the University ' s life and work. Page 20

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FRONT ROW: Holman, Payne, Cutbirth, Webb, Hampton. SECOND ROW: Armstrong, Blunk. OFFICERS President . . . . Vice-Presidents J. Brown Cutbirth, Houston William F. Weed, Beaumont Dixon J. Holman, Fort Worth Robert M. Payne, Austin A. L. Bollard, San Antonio Treasurer .... Secretary . . . . Past Presidents Maurice Adkins, Amarillo Ray Arnhold, Wichita Falls K. V. Attwell, Houston H. P. Byrnes, Palestine R. W. Byram, Austin Wm. A. Cline, Sr. Wharton C. K. Davis, Sherman James A. Davis, Fort Worth EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Paul F. Dickard, Waco E. W. Easterling, Beaumont Stanley Erskine, Midland H. S. Groesbeck, Crystal C ity Morris B. Hampton, Naples Maxey Hart, San Antonio Walter C. Hornaday, Washington, D. C. Jack Howell, Bryan Bob Armstrong, Austin W. D. Blunk, Austin Harry C. Webb, Houston John W. Hampton, Wichita Falls J. Lee Dittert, Bellville Chester W. Immel Corpus Christ! Hubert Ingraham, Sr., Abilene A. J. Luckett, New Braunfels Dr. C. M. Phillips, Levelland W. C. Ray, San Angela H. P. Smead, Longview John N. Touchstone, Dallas The University of Texas Dads ' Association was formed October 16, 1948 and provides in its constitution that any father or male guardian of a student or ex-student of The University of Texas is a member. During the past year, the organization has had over 1,700 participating members who have paid dues. Funds derived from these dues make possible the publication of the U. T. Dads ' Digest, a limited high school visitation program, and the sponsoring of Dads ' Day on the campus. In addition the Dads ' Associ ation main- tains a scholarship fund from which 19 scholarships were awarded during 1953-54. Dad ' s Day was observed on Saturday, November 7, 1953. Fathers and Mothers were given an opportuni- ty to visit the campus and were honored at a Coffee one for the Dads in the Main Lounge of the Union and one for the Mothers in the Rare Books Room of the Library. Dean Paul Boner of the University and President Harry Webb of the Dads ' Association spoke to the an- nual meeting of the Dads. Student entertainment numbers were provided and the Best All-Around Boy and the Best All-Around Girl awards were made to Miss Pat Hinds of Houston and Mr. Lynn Beason of Malvern, Ar- kansas. Page 22