Purpose
The Board of Governors is the main governing body of the Hiwassee College Alumni Association, which serves three central purposes:
- To promote a continuing relationship of mutual benefit between Hiwassee College and its alumni.
- To strive for the growth and development of Hiwassee College.
- To encourage each former student to be an active member of this Association and an active supporter of Hiwassee College.
Duties
The Hiwassee College Alumni Association is led by a President, President-Elect, Secretary and a Board of Governors, whose duties include:
- Overseeing Alumni Association elections, awards, programs, meetings and finances.
- Upholding and, if necessary, amending the Alumni Associatin constitution and bylaws.
- Offering support and guidance to local organizations of the Hiwassee College Alumni Association.
The Awards and Honors Committee
Alumni awards are overseen by the Awards and Honors Committee, which is comprised of a chairman and six members of the Board of Governors appointed by the Alumni Association President.
Each year during the annual Alumni Awards Banquet, the Alumni Association President presents the Outstanding Alumnus of the Year award and one of the following rotating awards::
- Distinguished Community Service Award
- Distinguished Professional Achievement Award
- Christian Vocation Award
Meetings
The Alumni Board of Governors holds regular meetings during the fall, spring, at Homecoming and at any other time that may be necessary. The Alumni Association year begins January 1 and ends on December 31.
Board of Governors Members |
| Officers |
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College President |
| President |
Mr. Marlin R. Curnutt, 1992 |
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Dr. Robin Tricoli |
| President-Elect |
Mr. Glen Rutherford, 1968 |
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| Secretary |
Mr. Chris S. Cate, 1996 |
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V.P. for Advancement |
| Immed. Past President |
Mr.Todd Littleton, 1993 |
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D. Mark Elam |
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| Area Representatives |
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Life Members |
| Virginia Area |
Mr. John P. Robinson, 1984 |
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Ms. Thelma Bailey, 1936 |
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Ms. Marion Bayless, 1951 |
| Tri-State Area |
Mr. Dennis H. Beavers, 1993 |
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Mr. David Black, 1992 |
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Mr. Tony Boring, 1992 |
| East Tennessee Area |
Mr. Eric Hyatt, 2000 |
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Mr. Joseph Bradford, 1961 |
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Mr. Tony Burgess, 1992 |
| Upper East Tennessee Area |
Mr. Frank "Birddog" Robinson, 1952 |
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Ms. Gladell Crum, 1949 |
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Ms. Ellen Dash, 1968 |
| Monroe County Area |
Mr. Clifford Lynch, 1962 |
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Ms. Sarah L. Denton, 1953 |
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Ms. Sharon B. Disney, 1984 |
| Members At Large |
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Mr. Tom Doss, 1967 |
| Panel of 2010 |
Rev. Joe Black, 1966 |
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Mrs. Carroel Edgmon, 1967 |
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Mr. Craig Dutton, 1992 |
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Mr. Larry Fox, 1957 |
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Mr. Stanley G. Malone, 1965 |
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Mrs. Carolyn H. Greenwood, 1976 |
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Mr. Lawrence T. Johnson, 1958 |
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Ms. Lisa H. Hammer, 1985 |
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Dr. Frank McKenzie, 1965 |
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Mrs. Vera Hyatt, 1967 |
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Mr. Earl Johnson, 1941 |
| Panel of 2011 |
Ms. Nicole Blair, 1992 |
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Ms. Georgia S. Johnson, 1942 |
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Mr. David Holland, 1993 |
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Mr. Clint LaFollette, 1985 |
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Mr. Frank Lewis, 1957 |
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Dr. Clarence McCall, 1952 |
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Ms. Ginny thomas, 2000 |
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Mr. Ronald E. Mills, 1983 |
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Mr. Alonzo Webb, 1968 |
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Mr. Conlie Rasnake, 1959 |
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Mr. Frank Robinson, 1952 |
| Panel of 2012 |
Jennifer Rutledge Hindmon, 1990 |
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Mr. Glen B. Rutherford, 1968 |
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Christina Rutledge Pearce, 1990 |
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Mr. Barry Sanders, 1967 |
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Kimberly Harrill Luzader, 1978 |
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Mr. Joe Sherlin, 1947 |
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Stacey Barton Pomeroy, 1978 |
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Mr. Bill Spangler, 1937 |
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Alison Woodall Rodriguez, 1993 |
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Ms. Betty Sparks, 1958 |
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Mr. Paul Starnes, 1956 |
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Mr. Dwight Travis, 1967 |
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Ms. Betty M. Vest, 1948 |
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Mr. Greg Walters, 1967 |
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Mr. Doug Warren, 1975 |
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Ms. Virginia Webb, 1948 |
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Rev. Ted R. Witt, II, 1957 |
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