Alma Mater Magazine - Fall 2005
2004-2005 Chapter Awards
Outstanding Chapters
Central Florida
Central Virginia
Charlotte
Chattanooga
Columbia
Dallas/Fort Worth
Denver
East Tennessee
Emporia/Roanoke Rapids
First State
Fredericksburg
Grand Strand - Myrtle Beach
Greater Alleghany Highlands
Houston
Jacksonville
Middle Tennessee
National Capital Region
North Carolina Triad
Palmetto
Peninsula
Research Triangle
Richmond
Roanoke Valley
Shenandoah
Southwest Virginia
Tampa
Tidewater
Williamsburg
Achievement Awards
Augusta
Baltimore
Eastern Shore
Franklin County/Smith Mountain Lake
Los Angeles
Minnesota
New River Valley
New York
Philadelphia
Rockbridge
South Florida
Tallahassee
Superlative Awards
Outstanding Alumni Admissions Program:
Houston
Outstanding Event:
Los Angeles
Outstanding Community Service:
Tidewater
Outstanding Fundraising Event:
NC Triad
Outstanding Golf Tournament:
National Capital Region
Outstanding Website:
Tidewater
Outstanding New Member Plan:
Myrtle Beach-Grand Strand
Most Improved Chapter:
Minnesota
Outstanding New Chapter:
Franklin County/Smith Mountain Lake
Outstanding Volunteer:
Tanya Carter has served the Palmetto Chapter over the last five years, co-managing the Chapter Scholarship program, coordinating their community service project which provides toys to a local shelter, and organizing the annual summer picnic. She is married to Tom Carter, former President of the Palmetto Chapter and Vice President of the Virginia Tech Alumni Association.
Outstanding Chapter Officer
Gail Farthing -1968 graduate of Virginia Tech with B.S. in Accounting. Married with three children. Resides in Kingsport, Tennessee. Chapter offices held: Vice President for years of 1978, 1979, and 1980; President for years of 1981, 1982, and 1983; Board Member from 1984 to 1987; Vice President for years of 1988, 1989, and 1990; President for years of 1991, 1992, and 1993; Board Member from 1994 to 2001; President for years of 2002, 2003, and 2004; and Treasurer for 2005. We appreciate all you do and congratulations!