Quarterly Membership Reporting

CFDD National Marilynn Daugherty Spirit Award

5 Pages Maximum Including Application (No Folders Please) MUST BE TYPED OR COMPUTER GENERATED

Hit the tab key to move from one space to the next. Completed application forms should be submitted with the information requested and must be received by March 15. Please send your files as e-mail attachments to [email protected]. The name of the file containing the nomination form should be as follows: LastNameFI_MDSA.doc. Example: SmithJ_MDSA.doc. The name of the file containing the letter of recommendation should be as follows: LastNameFI_MDSALetter.doc. Example: SmithJ_MDSALetter.doc.

Name (Include Designation) Company Name

Address City State/Province Zip/Postal Code

REQUIREMENTS: * Member of CFDD for at least 8 years and currently a member in good standing * Letter of Recommendation (Please include examples of candidate's character traits such as positive attitude, tenacity, enthusiasm, commitment, dedication, etc)

Years in CFDD (8 Years Minimum) Years of Credit Experience Years in Credit Management

The Marilynn Daugherty Spirit Award was established in 2001 to honor the memory of Marilynn Daugherty. Applications will be judged annually but an award will only be made when the judging committee feels an individual merits such an honor. One award may be presented at the CFDD Annual Awards and Installation Luncheon held during the NACM Credit Congress. Any member in good standing may submit a candidate for the Marilynn Daugherty Spirit Award. The information provided is for reference purposes only (no scoring for each section). The application will be judged by the committee as a whole and the decision to award must be unanimous.

Marilynn Daugherty was more than a devoted CFDD member. She was a leader, a mentor, a teacher, and always an unconditional friend. Her dedication and loyalty to the credit profession was only surpassed by the spirit with which she lived her life. This award honors her memory. Below are testimonials of CFDD Members who knew Marilynn Daugherty and were privileged to call her “friend.”

A good friend is someone you let into your personal and Marilynn was a wonderful woman who epitomized the meaning of professional life without restriction. To say Marilynn was a good CFDD. Her dedication and hard work in the organization was one friend of mine is an understatement. Nothing more really need be of a kind. All who came in contact with Marilyn knew instantly said. She was always there with a smile and helping hand in the that if you attached yourself to her coattails, you would succeed in good times and the tough times. CFDD. Her caring and mentoring ways drew you in to achieve all that you could. I can think of no other honor than awarding to I am extremely fortunate to be a recipient of the award honoring other deserving CFDD members, the Marilyn Daugherty Spirit this most professional business woman’s career. It is the ultimate Award. recognition that CFDD can bestow on anyone. Marilynn was indeed the Best Friend of the Organization and through the Nancy Strathearn Marilynn Daugherty Spirit Award her legacy of friendship Credit and Collections Manager continues through each of us. "Mike-sell's" Potato Chip Company Dayton, OH Jeffrey L. O'Banion, CCE, CICP Director of Credit Northwest Natural Gas Company Marilynn Daugherty embodied so many high-quality, wonderful Portland, OR characteristics that made me proud to be called her friend. She was an inspiration to me as I worked my way up the chairs to National Chairman. Marilynn truly cared for CFDD and its Marilynn Daugherty can best be described as infectious. All who members; she would often lend a hand to anyone she could help. met her were somehow infected with her enthusiasm and joy. No I've referred to her characteristics, inspiration, caring and wasn’t in her vocabulary. She was always willing, joyful, compassion; mentoring -- but all of these were "her" -- it was her committed and creative. CFDD would have done well to clone her "spirit" -- that STILL continues to breathe and live on in us. What or bottle her essence and provide it to all who come our way. a gift she gave and STILL is giving.

LeeAnn Garrington, CCE Kathy Mannara, CCE Director of Credit Credit and Collections Supervisor Morrison Supply Company Waste Management National Services, Inc. Fort Worth, TX Phoenix, AZ

1. LOCAL CFDD INVOLVEMENT: In addition to the requirements above, include involvement as committee members, meeting attendance, fundraising activities, local seminar attendance, mentoring, etc.

LOCAL CHAPTER (Name) Positions and Dates Served Officer Committee Chairman Officer Committee Chairman Other CFDD Local Service

2. NATIONAL CFDD INVOLVEMENT: Includes service on the National Board of Directors, as a committee member or awards judging committee, regional and national conference attendance, etc. Service and Dates:

3. NACM INVOLVEMENT: Includes service on National and/or Affiliate Board of Directors or as a committee member, local/regional seminar attendance, attendance at NACM Credit Congress and Affiliate Regional Conferences, etc. Service and Dates:

4. EDUCATIONAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Includes achievement of 2- or 4-year college degree, post-graduate classes or degree, attendance at CAP/ACAP classes, participation in online courses, etc. Higher Education (School and Degree):

Other Continuing Education (Classes and Dates):

5. INDIVIDUAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Includes NACM Designations earned, NACM or CFDD awards received, civic awards, company awards, etc. NACM and CFDD Awards Received (Type and Year)

Recent Business, Community and Other Organization Activities

6. SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS, COURSES TAUGHT, ARTICLES PUBLISHED

7. PLEASE ATTACH A LETTER WITH THE REASON FOR NOMINATION: The reason for the nomination should include examples of candidate's character traits such as positive attitude, tenacity, enthusiasm, commitment, dedication, etc. The letter should be very personal and reflect the nominee’s commitment and passion for CFDD.

WILL CANDIDATE ATTEND THE CREDIT CONGRESS IN MAY/JUNE? Yes No

Please send your files as e-mail attachments to [email protected]. The name the file containing the nomination form should be as follows: LastNameFI_MDSA.doc. Example: SmithJ_MDSA.doc. The name of the file containing the letter of recommendation should be in the following format: LastNameFI_MDSALetter.doc. Example: SmithJ_MDSALetter.doc.

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Revised March 2010