ARChiveS ARCS® Chapter Newsletter

Volume No. IX, Issue No.1 Fall, 2007

Dr. Mary Brown Bullock to Address ARCS Scholars Luncheon Upcoming Events The annual Scholars’ Lunch- Colleges and Universities, 11/15 Scholars’ Luncheon eon will be held Thursday, and chaired the Women’s November 15, at the Ritz- College Coalition. She is a 12/5 Board Meeting Carlton, Atlanta. Liz Troy, director of the American

1//23 General Member- Scholars Luncheon Chair- Council on Education and ship Meeting & Luncheon man, has announced that Dr. vice chair of the Atlanta Re- Mary Brown Bullock, former gional Consortium for 2/15 Dues Deadline president of Agnes Scott Higher Education. In 2006, College, will be the keynote Dr. Bullock was named a 3/19 Board Meeting speaker. Dr. Bullock is cur- policy fellow at the Wood- 5/14 Annual Meeting & rently at as row Wilson International Luncheon Visiting Distinguished Profes- Center for Scholars. sor of China Studies. 6/4-7 National Annual Dr. Bullock is a member of Meeting & 50th Anniver- During Dr. Bullock’s 11-year The Carter Center Board of sary Celebration in tenure at Agnes Scott, en- Councilors, National Survey Pasadena, CA A 1966 Phi Beta Kappa rollment increased by more of Student Engagement’s 6/11 New Board/Old than 50 percent, the faculty National Advisory Board, graduate of Agnes Scott, Dr. Board Meeting grew by one third, fundrais- and Southern Global Strate- Bullock continued her educa- ing reached record levels, gies Council. She serves on tion at Stanford University and a the board of directors for where she earned her mas- $120 million capital improve- SunTrust Bank and Atlanta ter’s degree (1968) and doc- ment program was com- Genuine Parts Company. torate degree (1973) in Chi- pleted. The biggest structural nese history. She currently Inside this issue: achievement was the com- As a child, Bullock lived in lives with her husband, pletion of the $36.5 million Asia with her parents. A George, in Decatur, . Scholarship 2 state-of-the-art science cen- specialist on China, her re- Donors ter which includes a three- search and publications focus “We are especially pleased story mural of Agnes Scott’s on the role of American to have Dr. Bullock as our New Members 3 DNA. In January 2006, the medicine and science in keynote speaker since sev- science center was named China and on U.S.-China eral of our Atlanta ARCS 15-50 Celebration 4-5 the Mary Brown Bullock relations. She chairs the members have worked di- Science Center in her honor. China Medical Board of New rectly with her at Agnes Ichauway Trip 6-7 York, Inc., and is a member Scott College and have A national leader in higher of the National Science served with her on the Scholar Support 7-8 education, she served two Foundation’s Advisory Com- Board of Directors,” said Liz Task Force Report years as chair of the National mittee on U.S. China Coop- Troy, Luncheon Chair. Association of Independent eration in science, Policy, Research and Education.

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2007 Scholarship Donors

Having just finished celebrating our fifteenth anniversary and now entering our sixteenth year as an ARCS chapter, we thank our members, foundations, and corporations who have given so generously to support our ARCS scholars. The new three year funding cycle is off to a great start with approximately $143,000 in the fund balance.

We are thrilled to have three new donors this year: JH Holdings, Inc. donated $25,000 toward the new three year funding cycle, Arby’s Restaurant Group contributed $7,500 for a scholar studying nutrition, and Spectrum Brands. Among our many member donors are the MonARCS who have contributed a cumulative gift of $25,000 or more.

Einstein Circle Madeline & Howell E. Adams, Jr. Charitable Trust JH Holdings, Inc.* Arby’s Restaurant Group Sally & Warren Jobe ARCS Atlanta Membership James R. Kuse Foundation* Joseph G. & Inez Crawford Burtchaell Foundation* Linda T. Mauldin Cooley Family Foundation Mellon Private Wealth Management Group The James M. Cox Foundation Harriet & Sandy Miller* Marcia & John Donnell* Mr. & Mrs. Charles B. Rice Patsy & Jere Drummond* Sartain-Lanier Family Foundation, Inc. The Eleven Eighty-Three Fund Siemens Energy & Automation, Inc.* Georgia-Pacific Foundation, Inc.* Spectrum Brands Graves Foundation* The Teem Family* Betsy & Harald Hansen* Kay & Buddy Weiss

C. Tycho & Marie Howle Foundation, Inc. Zeist Foundation, Inc.*

Imlay Foundation, Inc.* * Indicates MonARCS

Madame Curie Circle Kathy & Dennis Berry Susie & Bill Deyo Harry & Caroline Gilham Foundation Debbie & Bill Liss Debby & Jim Robbins Nita Stokes Dr. William Torres

Century Circle Mollie Winston Barrow Cecile Jones Jan & Gus Bennett Ann & Larry Klamon Mary Alice Blane Lynne Land Reg & Terry Bridges Pat & Nolan Leake Nancy Chambers Gay Love Ada Lee Correll Sherry & John Lundeen Jane & Steve Dolinger Elizabeth & Frank Martin Norma Edenfield Rhonda J. Martin and Richard A. DeMillo Betty Freezor Leslie & Hugh McLeod Marty & John Gillin Joanne Michaels Shearon Glover Teed Poe Joan & Bill Goodhew Anne & Bill Shearer Joanne Gross Deede Stephenson Louise Gunn Sue & John Wieland Corrie Johnson Volume No. IX, Issue No.1 Page 3

ARCS Atlanta Welcomes Two New Members: Class of 2007

The Membership Committee, chaired by Carla Fackler, met on October 3 to consider candidates for two Active open- ings. Anne Deeley Easterly and Laura Jones Hardman were proposed by the committee and unanimously ap- proved by the Board at its Board meeting on October 10. ARCS Atlanta extends a warm welcome to our two new outstanding members.

Anne Deeley Easterly, sponsored by Laura Jones Hardman was spon- Ginny Plummer and Sally Jobe, founded her own sored by Clare Whitfield and Kathryn communication consulting company in 1975. Graves. Laura is a native of Atlanta and Anne has provided internal marketing and the daughter of two of our city’s leading employee communications consulting to lead- citizens. She has served as an Emory ing U.S. companies, including local corpora- University Trustee since 1983 and as a tions BellSouth, Cox Communications, Equi- Director on the Kaiser Foundation fax and Home Depot. She was the first re- Health Plan of Georgia, Inc. since 1985. cipient of the prestigious Catalyst Award She is a member of the from the Atlanta Chapter of the International Company Board of Directors, serving as Association of Business Communicators and chairman from 1981-85. She was re- was one of the first women invited to join the cently named an Ossabaw Island Foun- Rotary Club. Anne has dation Trustee. Laura served as a served as a board member for the Atlanta Trustee for 20 Chapter American Red Cross, Leadership years and as a director or trustee for Atlanta, Georgia Special Olympics and several Atlanta performing arts organi- SciTrek. She was named Advisor to the zations, including the Center for Pup- Women’s Collection at Georgia State Univer- petry Arts, the sity Library. In her spare time, Anne loves to and the Atlanta Ballet Company. Her play golf and to travel. She particularly enjoys husband, John, is President and Chief “adventure” travel. Some of her adventures Executive Officer for The Carter Cen- include taking a dog sled trip in Canada and ter. They have one daughter and two on another trip she climbed Mount Kiliman- twin sons. They just became grandpar- jaro in East Africa. Her husband, Mike, is an ents for the first time in October when investment banker. their daughter gave birth to a baby girl.

New Member Application Forms will be available early next year. The Membership Committee will review the applications next fall and present their recommendations to the October Board Meeting. Congratulations to Anne and Laura as our newest ARCS Atlanta members! Sincere appreciation is extended to the Membership Committee for their time and effort on selecting and recommending excellent new members. Serving on the committee with Carla Fackler were Elizabeth Spiegel, Mentor Chair; Cathey Millichap, Membership Relations Chair; Kathy Berry, Caroline Gilham, Susan McGonigle and ex officio members Jan Bennett and Sherry Lundeen.

In Sympathy

It is with great sadness that we mark the passing of the spouses of two or our ARCS members.

Debby Robbins’ husband, Jim Robbins, died at their home in Westport, Massachusetts, on October 10, 2007, after a battle with cancer. We express our deepest sympathy to Debby, her family, and her friends.

Jeanne Berry’s husband, Carroll Berry, died of complications from Parkinson’s disease on October 13, 2007. Our deepest condolences go out to Jeanne and her family and friends. Page 4 ARChiveS

ARCS Fifteen/ Fifty Celebration: A Gala Event By Betty Feezor

On September 14, 160 ARCS mem- and we were extremely proud to net committee members included Anne bers and spouses gathered for a gala more than $20,000 from the Fifteen/ Boyd, Peggy Cooley, Frannie Graves, event celebrating the Fifteenth Anni- Fifty Celebration. Donations to the Betsy Hansen, Lillo Harris, Sally Hin- versary of the Atlanta Chapter and Endowment are investments in the kle and Betts Love. the Fiftieth Anniversary of the Na- education of generations to come The honorees each received a crystal tional ARCS Foundation. The Cele- and we hope that as members make vase engraved with the ARCS logo. bration honored the Founding Mem- decisions regarding Planned Giving, Members received a program book- bers of the Atlanta Chapter and of- they will give consideration to the let which contained biographies of fered a Salute to Atlanta’s Charter ARCS Atlanta Endowment Fund.” each of the founders - a fascinating Members in the Class of 1992. (See The black tie event featured cocktails view of the women who have con- sidebars) Proceeds benefited the At- and dinner at the Cherokee Town tributed so much to our Chapter. As lanta Endowment Fund. Club and was chaired by Betty Fee- the evening ended, all of the ladies Chapter President Jan Bennett noted, zor. The ballroom had never looked left with a long stemmed white rose “Compared with other chapters of more elegant with floral design and and memories of a special night cele- ARCS with a much longer history, our décor by Susan Higley, assisted by brating the ARCS heritage. Endowment Fund is in its initial stage Kitty Hawks and Sally Boice. Other

Susuan & John Higley, Mary Ellen & John Imlay

Frannie & Bill Graves Peg & Keith Cooley

Anne & David Boyd Kitty Hawks and Gay Love Janie Wilson, Betty Feezor and Jan Bennett

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Founding Members Kathy Ashe Elizabeth Barnett Paula Bevington Jean Brumley (honored posthumously) Patsy Drummond Mary Gellerstedt Frannie Graves Kitty Hawks Trudy Huger Carol Kranig Gay Love Michelle Nordin Mary O’Connor Carol Teem Clare Whitfield Sue Wieland Charter Members Class of 1992 Helen Aderhold Jane Huffard Anne Boyd Brenda Moseley Ada Lee Correll Teed Poe Ann Cousins Alice Richards (honored Cheryl Dixon posthumously) Marcia Donnell Phyllis Rodbell Norma Edenfield Elizabeth Spiegel Caroline Gilham Beverly Stacy Joan Goodhew Babette Tipping Betsy Hansen Kay Weiss Lynne & Ben Cornett Mary O’Connor Kathy Harman

Mystery Facts Revealed

"We've been fortunate to travel to many countries over the years, and perhaps our most unusual venture was to Jukkas- järvi, Sweden, where we stayed for several nights in an ice hotel above the Arctic Circle where everything inside the ice walls was made of ice…beds included. By day we mushed through the beautiful and very cold Swedish landscape …"

SUE WIELAND

"I once played third base for the Junior Comets, a farm team for the Kenosha Comets women's team featured in the movie A League of Their Own. I have a picture of myself in the uniform that was in the movie." MICHELLE NORDIN

"I met my husband on a blind date which I accepted as a favor to my college roommate; it wasn't my custom to go on blind dates, but I'm thankful I accepted the date in spite of the fact that it was a fraternity rush party." FRANNIE

GRAVES

“In a childhood moment of daring, I raced up to Al Capone's front door and rang his doorbell. If that wasn't enough, I grew up beside Raefael Trujillo's mistress and their two illegitimate children. One further clue -- my husband was flying one day from Atlanta to Miami. His plane was hijacked by one of Castro's henchmen and the plane with all its passengers ended up in Cuba !" KITTY HAWKS Page 6 ARChiveS

nated touring between the property, ARCS Field Trip to Ichauway, October 24 –25 the Woodruff house, the research labs, and the presentations from the By Jane Dolinger scientists. Everyone was fascinated to hear from the experts on the longleaf Nearly 50 ARCS members and their pine/wiregrass ecosystem, the tradi- spouses or guests traveled to Albany, tional land, water, and wildlife man- Georgia, for a 2-day field trip to the agement and to view the exhibits of Wynfield Plantation and the Joseph ongoing research. From the presenta- W. Jones Ecological Research Center tions, we learned that the longleaf located at Ichauway Plantation, the pine ecosystem ranks among the most site of a hunting preserve once owned biologically diverse in North America by Coca-Cola’s Robert W. Woodruff. and is of great interest for its conser- The Jones Research Center located vation value. It was amazing to hear on the property was established in that the longleaf pine is one of na- 1991 and named in honor of Joseph ture’s most fire-tolerant pines. Much W. Jones, the former senior vice- like a rain forest needs water, longleaf president of The Coca-Cola Company pines need fire for regeneration. At and spouse of ARCS member Cecy Ichauway, controlled fires are imple- Jones. mented to promote sound forest

Cecy Jones in front of the fire- The first evening, everyone gathered management and to restore the long- place in the Woodruff home at Wynfield Plantation for a cocktail leaf pine on the plantation.

reception and plantation style dinner. Another area that the scientists focus Following dinner, Lee Tipping, from their research is the water resources the Woodruff Foundation, and Lind- and aquatic ecosystems of the lower say Boring, Director of the Center, Flint River Basin, the main water welcomed everyone and gave an source found throughout the south- overview in preparation for the tour eastern coastal plain. As greater de- the following day. mands are placed on water resources,

The next morning, everyone met at the research will give stakeholders Ichauway Plantation in the administra- and policymakers the information they tive building rotunda. Lee Tipping need to make informed decisions spoke about the Woodruff Christmas about the management and conserva- cards and the Menaboni painting that tion of these resources.

were on display. After refreshments, The presentations were fascinating we divided into two groups and alter- and timely in view of the water short- Lindsay Boring, Director of The Jones Center, in front of the Menoboni painting

ARCS members heading out in the wagons to tour Itchauway

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ages and the fires Georgia has been experi- encing due to the severe drought. More specific information may be found on the center’s web page at www.jonesctr.org.

In addition, the tour of the Woodruff home was equally interesting. Pictures of many prominent people who had visited Mr. Woodruff over the years were displayed including former president Ike Eisenhower and golfer Bobby Jones. Mr. Woodruff kept all of the gifts that were given to him so Sharon Flores, Sherry Lundeen, there were many items with interesting sto- Cathey Millichap, and Lisa Bankoff at ries throughout the house. Of particular reception at Wynfield Plantation Have a Coke and a Smile historical significance was the dining room Kathryn Graves at entry table and chairs that belonged to Mr. Wood- of Woodruff home ruff’s maternal side of the family and dates back to the civil war.

The tour culminated with both groups meet- ing at the visiting scientist dormitory for lunch. Graduate students from several coop- erating universities such as University of Georgia and Florida reside here and conduct research under the guidance of the scientists at the center. Everyone enjoyed a delicious lunch while they interacted informally and asked follow-up questions.

Our sincere thanks to Susan Higley and Sally Boice for organizing this very informative trip ARCS members starting tour of with special appreciation to Cecy Jones who Lee Tibble, Woodruff Foundation was instrumental in providing this wonderful Woodruff home Trustee, speaking to ARCS opportunity. members in the Woodruff home dining room

Report from the Task Force on Scholar Support by Pat Leake Last year, Jan Bennett asked me to to keep increasing that number. Not Using the average rate of inflation convene a task force to look into only are there expenses beyond the (3%), we would need to be award- the optimal number of scholars and fellowship amount incurred for each ing $7,800 this year to have the amount of each fellowship. With scholar but one of the important same buying power as the $5,000 this as our agenda, Lisa Bankoff, hallmarks of an ARCS graduate fel- we awarded in 1992. Clearly, we Kathy Berry, Sherry Lundeen, lowship or undergraduate scholar- need to increase our award Deede Stephenson, Teed Poe, Liz ship is the personal interaction be- amounts if we are to maintain the Troy, Kay Weiss, Jan and I met sev- tween scholars and ARCS members. impact of our fellowships. We de- eral times last year to examine the We felt that this would be at risk if cided to keep the awards to our issues. we were to expand the number of undergraduate scholars at $5,000 at scholars further. this time. From the beginning, it was clear that we could continue to accommodate Likewise, the award amount decision In addition, we decided to recom- the number of scholars we had been was fairly easy. We began awarding mend to the board that we change supporting but that we didn’t want grants of $5,000 fifteen years ago. (continued on next page) Achievment Rewards for College Scientists

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Jane Dolinger, Editor [email protected]

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Pat Leake, Publisher Task Force Report—continued [email protected] our policy on the duration of awards. In order to accomplish the changes in Once a scholar has been selected, we have award amount and funding cycle, we will awarded an annual fellowship until he or need to accrue approximately one year’s Visit us on the Web! she graduates. Most other chapters sup- total award amount. This will be accom- www.arcsfoundation.org port a scholar for a maximum of three plished in two ways: special grants and a years. This increases the number of schol- temporary reduction of total amount ars whose careers they impact. During the awarded. last years of their studies, students are usually 2007-2008 Officers receiving teaching or other stipends that can At the June meeting, the board approved replace the ARCS money. We agreed with this Jan Bennett, President the following motion based on our recom- reasoning. We also proposed that we no longer mendations: Sherry Lundeen split fellowships between two students with a

President-elect partial year remaining. Approved a motion to change the Barbara Williams, As we were talking about our awards and funding cycle for scholars from a VP Communications two-year to a three-year cycle by University Relations issues, we realized that Susan Higley, VP Education 2012. In addition, approved a goal there was another major issue that was Debbie Shelton, complicating the picture. In the summer of for fellowships for graduate stu- VP Funds Development each year, as the Allocations Committee is dents to be increased by 2010- 2011 from $6000 to $7500, with Carla Fackler, deciding the number or awards to make, further review in 2011. The Alloca- VP Membership they have to rely on guesswork to deter- mine the amount of money that will be tions Committee was given author- Deede Stephenson,, ity to determine number of awards VP University Relations available to be awarded at the Scholars Luncheon. Most of the larger ARCS chap- with minimum 30 and maximum Lynn Cornett, ters and many other charities work on a of 45 to accrue needed funds for Recording Secretary cycle and amount changes. three-year funding cycle. We decided that Pam Jenkins, Treasurer prudent fiscal policy dictated that we While we must temporarily reduce Eileen Christman, change from our current two-year to a the number of scholars supported to Parliamentarian three-year funding cycle. We made this recommendation to the board. By adding accomplish these goals, the rapid this additional year, we will know how growth of the Atlanta Chapter of much money we have to award before ARCS has necessitated that we adopt Save the Date! meeting with the schools each year. We more professional financial policies.

will also be able to write the checks to the We look forward to continued January 23, 2008 growth and the ability to return to universities in August so that they will not General Membership have to cover the fellowships from August the maximum number of scholars as Meeting and Luncheon soon as possible. until November. They are very happy Northern Trust Company about this change. 3282 Northside Parkway