Alma Mater Magazine - Fall 2006
2005-2006 Chapter Awards
Outstanding Chapters
Baltimore
Central Florida
Central Virginia
Charleston
Charlotte
Chattanooga
East Tennessee
Emporia/Roanoke Rapids
First State
Fredericksburg
Greater Alleghany Highlands
Houston
Jacksonville
Middle Tennessee
Minnesota
National Capital Region
NC Triad
New River Valley
Palmetto
Peninsula
Research Triangle
Richmond
Roanoke Valley
Shenandoah
South Florida
Southwest Virginia
Tampa Bay
Tidewater
Williamsburg
Achievement Awards
Austin
Cincinnati
Denver
Eastern Shore
Franklin County-Smith Mountain Lake
Grand Strand - Myrtle Beach
Loudoun County
New England
New York City
Orange County
Philadelphia
Pittsburgh
San Antonio
Seattle
Southeastern Michigan
Southern Maryland
Tri-Cities
Superlative Awards
Alumni Admissions Program
Fredericksburg
Event/Activity
Central Virginia D-Day Memorial
Community Service
Houston “Season of Relief” Campaign
Fundraising Event/Activity
Charleston Oyster Roast
Golf Tournament
Tidewater
Website
Cincinnati
Most Improved Chapter
Pittsburgh
Outstanding New Chapter
San Antonio
Hall of Fame Awards
National Capital Region - Job Fair
Middle Tennessee - Golf Tournament
Outstanding Volunteer:
Michael Eck
Richmond Chapter
For the last several years Michael Eck has spent hundreds of hours serving as a loyal volunteer of the Richmond Chapter. A full time employee might be a more fitting description, given the amount of time and effort he puts into any event the chapter undertakes. Aside from continuing his leadership for the Hokies at the Hangar event and working diligently to obtain sponsorships every fall, Eck has recruited many new volunteers for the chapter.
The most impressive accomplishment this year was the coordination and management of the Spring Fling & Wine Festival. The 300+ attendees were pleased with the ten Virginia wineries and dozen vendors that participated in the festival. Through Eck’s efforts, two bands played for free, allowing the chapter to save on entertainment costs. In addition to gathering volunteers, working with vendors and assisting with sponsorships, the event netted over $9,000. Eck has been instrumental to the successes of this event and many others.
Outstanding Chapter Officer
Jon Purdy
Charlotte Chapter
Jon Purdy served the Charlotte Chapter for two years, including a term as president before heading to Waco, Texas to obtain his MBA at Baylor. When he got the opportunity to return to Charlotte with Evergreen Investments, Purdy jumped at the chance and called immediately to get re-involved with the chapter. He wanted to know what job was open and chose the most challening, the North Carolina Virginia Tech License Plates. After previous Charlotte Chapter presidents have tried and were unsuccessful, he said he would do it and he did!
After completing his term as president recently, Purdy remains on the board as treasurer. He becomes the fifth former president serving on the board along with Gary Ball, Jonathan Mangels, John Mattox, and Kelly Senstrom Lynn.
The Charlotte Chapter has been fortunate to have outstanding leaders, and Jon Purdy is clearly among this impressive group.