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A Letter from the President Letter from the President April 2017 // Volume 60, Issue 2 Go Green, Go White INSIDE THIS ISSUE A Letter From the President Letter from the President ............................ 1 Written by R. Paul Vance Annual Golf Outing ..................................... 2 Save the Dates ............................................... 3 Dear Varsity ‘S’ Club Members, Honoring the Past: Alderton ....................... 4 Celebrating the Present: Jankoska .............. 5 ince the Varsity ‘S’ Club’s integration as part of the MSU Ath- Supporting the Future: Memberships ........ 6 letic Department, several changes occurred within our organi- Spartan Spotlight: Ron Saul .....................7-9 Szation that have been organic, logical and necessary. Indeed, as all organizations grow and mature, they naturally encounter change EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE and need to adapt. As President of the Varsity ‘S’ Club these last Executive Director ................Alan Haller ‘92 few years, I am often reminded of a quote from former President President ............................ R.Paul Vance ‘01 John F. Kennedy, who once said: “Change is the law of life. And 1st VP .................................. Lauren Aitch ‘09 those who look only to the past or present are certain to miss the R. Paul Vance - Varsity ‘S’ 2nd VP .............................. Tim Bograkos ‘05 f utu re .” Club President Secretary ..................................Travis Key ‘07 Past President .................. Cheryl Gilliam ‘81 MSU Varsity letterwinners are a large and diverse group. As a result, it is necessary for our organization to continuously evaluate the needs of all of our members and position our- BOARD OF DIRECTORS selves so that we are doing our level best to meet those needs. Sue Selke ‘75, Eldon VanSpybook ‘60, George Johnson ‘86, Wally Dobler ‘58, Don- Our board, along with Executive Director Alan Haller and Director of Operations Ali Grant, ald Weatherspoon ‘65 are constantly assessing where our organization is and how to best serve our entire member- ship. Within the past fiscal year we have made the successful transition from a “dues-pay- YOUNG ALUMNI ing membership” to a non-dues paying donation organization (similar to the MSU Alumni Erica Mann ‘12, Louis Edward Stephens III Association). Our goal is to be an organization of unity and inclusion and the new member- ‘08, Stephanie Collier ‘08, Laura Van Beek ‘10 ship structure has enabled us to reach more letterwinners who were not previously engaged with our Club, while sustaining our existing membership. We would like every letterwinner OFFICE STAFF to have the opportunity to become a part of our Club and to enjoy the benefits of being a Sr. Associate AD ......................... Alan Haller letterwinner well beyond their days of competition. Office Assistant ......................... Marilyn Bria Director of Ops ...............................Ali Grant In addition to the changes in our membership structure, we have also updated our newslet- Graduate Assistant .................. Cynthia Watt ter and its distribution system. Another change that will be implemented in the fall will be replacing our reunion banquet with a special reunion weekend tailgate before the MSU/Iowa CREDITS football game on Saturday, September 30th, 2017. We believe this change will allow more Special thanks to MSU Athletic Commu- members to participate in our reunion efforts. In addition, it will allow us to plan a very special event for our members in conjunction with an MSU men’s basketball game! nications, Varsity ‘S’ Club staff and MSU Archive & Historical Collections for photos. Despite any changes that have occurred within our organization, or that may occur in the CONTACT US future, please know that our mission and the core elements of our organization will always 535 Chestnut Rd. - Rm 276 endure. As a board, we are excited about the direction the Club is headed and we will con- East Lansing, MI 48824 tinue to do our best to serve our membership and this great University. We will always strive Phone: (517) 355-8523 to improve our organization and remain committed to honoring the past, celebrating the Email: [email protected] present and supporting the future. Webiste: www.msuvarsitysclub.org Go Green! R. Paul Vance Varsity ‘S’ Club President Men’s Soccer 1998-2001 April 2017 // Volume 60, Issue 2 1 Varsity ‘S’ Club The Spartan Sentinel LET US KNOW! We value your opinion and want to know what you think about the Varsity ‘S’ Club Newsletter. Send us an e-mail, call or fax with items or topics you would like to see included in future newsletters. If you have suggestions on how to improve the publication, let us know. Elections for the Board of Directors of the Var- sity ‘S’ Club are held each spring. If you would like to serve on the Board, simply visit our website, click on the application tab, print the form, complete, and mail to the the club office. WHERE ARE THEY NOW We want to know what you have been up to since your time in East Lansing! Please send us updates on your career, what you are doing and where you are. Feel free to email us at [email protected]. WHO WE ARE Established in 1915, this Michigan State Univer- sity Varsity ‘S’ Club operates to further the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics’ goal of unifying the athletics family of past, present and future Spartan athletes. The department provides coordinated administrative support, access to a broad range of communication and technology capabilities, opportunities for personal engagement, support for recognizing achievements and organizing celebrations, as well as other enhanced resources and opportu- THE VARSITY ‘S’ GOLF OUTING nities for collaborative mentorship. t’s that time again to register for the annual golf outing! The Varsity ‘S’ Golf Outing ANNUAL EVENTS Iis a program hosted by the Club to help bring former and current athletes together // Varsity ‘S’ Club Golf Outing to enjoy a fun day of golf! The event will begin with a brunch at the University Club The annual Golf Outing is a program hosted followed by a program where we will announce this year’s annual award recipients and by Varsity ‘S’ to help bring former, current and honorary member inductees. Golf will begin shortly after the program and will consist new athletes together to enjoy a fun of a four person scramble. We will feature a silent auction, skins and mulligans, lowest day of golf. The event will have a catered score (men, women, & coed), longest drive and closest to the pin shots. brunch prepared and served at the beginning of the program. Snacks and refreshments at the cash bar are offered towards the end of All letterwinners, family and friends are welcome! Price is $100 per golfer. Don’t golf? the day. During the program, the annual and We have a brunch only option for $40! You can register or sponsor the event at https:// honorary award winners are recognized for commerce.cashnet.com/msu_3719 that following year. So, come out and join us at Forest Akers Golf Course every first Questions? Email Ali Grant at [email protected] or Marilyn Bria at Wednesday of June. [email protected], or call 517-355-8523. // Varsity ‘S’ Club Reunion Weekend Varsity ‘S’ Members are encouraged to come back to spend a weekend at Michigan State to honor the past and to celebrate the present. The weekend kicks off on Friday with an open house in the Varsity ‘S’ Clubroom. Come enjoy Root Beer/ Vernors floats and refreshments, provided while they last. On Saturday, the Varsity ‘S’ will host a tailgate featuring a program that highlights this year’s award recipients and honorary members before heading over to the stadium to end the weekend with some football! April 2017 // Volume 60, Issue 2 2 Varsity ‘S’ Club Official Newsletter of the Varsity ‘S’ Club ANNUAL AWARDS SAVE THE DATES! One of the most important things we do is to honor outstanding Spartan Varsity ark your calendars the 21st Annual Celebration Weekend will be held on Sep- Letter Winners through the Jack Breslin Mtember 30th! This year we will feature a social hour in the Club room on Friday Life Achievement, Nell Jackson Outstanding (9/29), tailgate with program before the game on Saturday and tickets to the game Alumna, Henry Bullough Service, Clarence “Big- MSU vs Iowa football game. Details regarding the events of the weekend will follow! gie” Munn Extra Effort Award, Retired Coaches Lifetime Achievement and Honorary Member- ship Awards. MEMBERSHIPS Active– Those who have earned a varsity letter while attending Michigan State qualify for a membership into the club. Honorary– This category of Club membership is accorded to individuals based on extended service and devotion to the betterment of athletics at Michigan State University, and to those MSU staff members who distinguish themselves by long and devoted service to the e are starting to gear up for this fall season of MSU Football! Join us on the University and continued to express an active following dates for tailgates at Old College Field. Tailgates are FREE to letter- interest in and devotion to MSU athletics. A Wwinners and their family and friends! Tailgate times are determined by game time, but maximum of six (6) Honorary memberships may be conferred annually upon nomination by typically start 3 hours prior to the game. a member in good standing and upon approval by a majority vote of the Board of Directors. MICHIGAN STATE VS. BGSU // SEPT. 2 Honorary members have all the privileges of membership except voting and holding office. Associate– Individuals who participated on a varsity intercollegiate athletic team at Michigan State University but did not earn a letter (e.g., an individual who participated for a full one or more years without earning a varsity letter, an individual whose career was interrupted or concluded by injury) may obtain Associate Membership upon nomination by an Active member in good standing and upon approval by a majority vote of the Board of Directors.
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