The University of Southern Alumni Association Annual Report | 2006-2007

Tradition | Pride | Loyalty | Excellence Annual Report | 2006-2007 The University of Southern Mississippi Alumni Association

Message From the PRESIDENT ALUMNI: Looking to the Centennial

During the period of the 2006-2007 fiscal year and the five months since, I 2010…20,000…12,000 – the numbers has been a valuable member of the executive Southern Miss have given a great deal of thought to the Alumni Association’s motto, “Tradition. are adding up for the Southern Miss Alumni committee as president-elect. Undoubtedly, the Alumni Association Pride. Loyalty. Excellence.” As University and Alumni Association events have Association. Founded in 1910, Southern Miss Alumni Association will continue to reap the 2007-2008 Board of Directors & Executive Committee occurred and accomplishments have been reached, I am consistently reminded will mark its 100-year anniversary in 2010. In benefits of her outstanding service during her of how proud I am to be a Southern Miss alumna. In 2006-2007, we welcomed time for centennial celebrations, the Southern year as president.” President a new University president, Dr. Martha Saunders. The University reopened the Miss Alumni Association aims to claim 20,000 Joining Poynter on the executive commit- Did You Lou Ann Poynter, Hattiesburg, Mississippi Gulf Park campus in Long Beach and the IHL Board announced the Cross Creek members. After proposed renovations and expan- tee are: Jim Payne of Ridgeland, president-elect; KNOW? President-Elect site as the location of an additional campus on the Gulf Coast. The accomplish- sion of Ogletree House, the 95-year-old building Curt Hébert of Mandeville, La., vice president; Jim Payne, Jackson, Mississippi ments of our students and faculty in the classroom, our athletes and coaches on the playing fields, and will encompass more than 12,000 square feet. Rosemary Aultman of Clinton, past president, The Legacy Scholars Vice President our performers in the theaters have added to a legacy of success at Southern Miss. While there are always Alumni Association Executive Director Bob and Morgan McCarty of Hattiesburg, finance com- Program awarded six $1,000 scholar- Curt Hébert, Mandeville, Louisiana challenges to be faced, the volunteer leadership and staff of the Southern Miss Alumni Association have Pierce says the sum of those numbers equals mittee chair. New members to the board ships to children and grandchildren Past President continued to work in the best interests of our alumni and our University as a whole. an organization that will be bigger, of directors include: Reed Allison, of Southern Miss alumni in 2007. The Rosemary Aultman, Clinton, Mississippi We have accomplished much over the past 17 months, and we have even more planned for the two and a stronger and better able to serve John Atherton and Dave program is funded primarily through Secretary / Treasurer half years that will lead us to the Centennial Anniversary of the University in 2010. While I cannot cover all The University of Southern Estorge, all of Gulfport; Mike Bob Pierce, Hattiesburg, Mississippi of these initiatives here, I would like to highlight a few, for there is much for which we should be proud. Mississippi. Chancellor of Laurel; Max money raised at the Shell Finish Line/ Board of Directors “Our board of direc- Draughn of Madison, Southern Miss Alumni Homecoming Angela Hilbun Cognevich, Hattiesburg, Mississippi • The Campaign for the Restoration and Expansion of the Ogletree House has made significant progress this tors has set an ambitious and Ché Helfrich and Golf Tournament. Marcus Kincaid, Louisville, Mississippi past year. In 2006 at Homecoming, we announced that we had surpassed 60 percent of our $3 million path to success for our Andy Mercier, both of Mary Alice Kirby, Marietta, Ricky Mathews, Biloxi, Mississippi goal with $1.8 million committed to this important project. I am proud to share with you that we are organization, and our Hattiesburg. Mike Ratliff, Hattiesburg, Mississippi now well past the $2.9 million mark. In addition, you can expect the construction phase of the project dedicated volunteers Along with the Lamar Reynolds, Hattiesburg, Mississippi to begin early in 2008. We are all excited to see this new and improved facility become a reality. and staff are aggres- returning members Dale Shearer, Ridgeland, Mississippi • One of the Alumni Association’s most significant initiatives last year was the work of the Presidential sively working toward of the board, these Cheryl Cranford, Hattiesburg, Mississippi Transition Team. This group, appointed by Danny Mitchell in May 2006 and co-chaired by Phil Bryant and the goals the board has outlined,” Pierce said. volunteers will lead the Association in serving Jason Dean, Madison, Mississippi Ira Middleberg, New Orleans, Louisiana Rex Kelly, took a lead role in assisting the state College Board in its search process for our new University “While we will certainly focus on a few key items, the University and boosting the membership Sean McGee, Hattiesburg, Mississippi president. The efforts of the Presidential Transition Team contributed to the open communication around we’ll also continue to diligently pursue improve- roll. In 2007, University president Dr. Martha D. Below: The inductees to the Southern Miss Alumni Melissa Medley, Jackson, Mississippi the process and helped paint a clear picture of what the University constituents wanted in its new president. ment in our operations across the board.” Saunders and entertainer Jimmy Buffet became Hall of Fame in 2007 included Dr. James Hutto, Bill Martha Thornton, Hattiesburg, Mississippi Phalen, Sam Clinton, Lynn McLelland, Jon Mark I had the honor of serving on the Campus Search Advisory Committee for the official search process, and The key items, Pierce says, include the two of the Association’s newest Life Members, a Weathers, Tom Potter and Clarence Weatherspoon. Arnie Williams, Hattiesburg, Mississippi I am sure you will join me in agreeing that we found a great president in Dr. Martha Saunders. Ogletree House construction project; the kick- group that now numbers more than 4,000 alumni. The Alumni Hall of Fame was established to recognize Reed Allison, Gulfport, Mississippi those whose contributions and time and financial John Atherton, Gulfport, Mississippi • The Alumni Association worked with Marketing and Public Relations Director Margie Jepson and Dr. off of a comprehensive, three-year membership With more than 16,500 members from all 50 means have helped move Southern Miss forward. The Mike Chancellor, Laurel, Mississippi Shelby Thames to hire Jennifer Payne as the University’s Centennial Celebration Coordinator. Jennifer has campaign titled “20,000 in 2010;” the expansion states and numerous foreign countries, Southern induction ceremony annually takes place during the University’s Homecoming festivities. The initial class Max Draughn, Madison, Mississippi been working at the University since late June and the Centennial Committee, appointed by Dr. Saunders, and refinement of affinity partnership offerings; Miss Alumni Association is well on its way to of the Hall of Fame, which now includes 214 members, Dave Estorge, Gulfport, Mississippi has begun its work. The committee is co-chaired by Dr. Alvin Williams of the College of Business and the continued development of the Southern Miss surpassing the number 20,000 by 2010. was inducted in 1987. Ché Helfrich, Hattiesburg, Mississippi by former Alumni Association President Rex Kelly. Dr. Aubrey Lucas is serving as the Honorary Chair. 100, a statewide network of successful alumni Andy Mercier, Hattiesburg, Mississippi • With membership of approximately 16,600 alumni in 2006-2007 we have a participation percentage who serve as advocates for the University; and a Ex-Officio Board Members (by virtue of office) of approximately 19 percent which places us on par with other national universities. We now have leadership role in the planning and execution of President of the University more than 4,000 Life Members, and the Association is in sound financial shape. the Centennial Celebration of 2010. Martha D. Saunders, Hattiesburg, Mississippi • In the new year, you can look forward to the initiation of the 20,000 in 2010 membership campaign In 2007-2008, an executive committee led by President of The University of whereby we will attempt to grow our membership of 16,600 to more than 20,000 by the time the president Lou Ann Poynter of Hattiesburg is guid- Southern Mississippi Foundation University celebrates its Centennial on March 30, 2010. This will be the first-ever multi-year mem- ing the Association’s efforts to meet its goals. Jim Thompson, Milton, bership campaign in the Association’s history. “The Southern Miss Alumni Association has been Interim Executive Director of The University fortunate to have been led by a group of outstanding of Southern Mississippi Foundation As you can see, the Association is growing and making an impact on our beloved Alma Mater. Let me volunteers who are not only willing to serve but are Emile Dieth, Hattiesburg, Mississippi remind you that we can continue this progress only with your continued support and involvement. infinitely qualified to provide the vision for a strategic President of the Athletic Foundation path of action for the organization,” Pierce said. Mike Landrum, Hattiesburg, Mississippi Southern Miss to the Top! “Among those tremendous volunteers, Lou CEO of the Athletic Foundation Ann Poynter is no exception. She, along with Dr. Richard Giannini, Hattiesburg, Mississippi Aubrey Lucas, has ably led our Ogletree House President of The Legacy Lou Ann Poynter ‘70, ‘71 Campaign fund-raising efforts and this past year Brandy Strahan, Hattiesburg, Mississippi President 601.266.5013 information. for membership and seniors for available. also are alumni young discounts and Memberships Joint annually, $75 for three years. 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Ogletree House Campaign As of Nov. 15, 2007 Includes contributions of $1,000 and more. CONTRIBUTORS Annual Report | 2006-2007

Statement of FINANCIAL POSITION About Our MEMBERS

ME The University of Southern Mississippi The University of Southern VT 3 5 Statement of Activities for Year WA 30 Alumni Assoociation is a 501(c)(3) not-for-prof- Mississippi Alumni Association MN 16 NH 7 ND 1 it corporation chartered under the laws of the Ended June 30, 2007 is comprised of members from MT 9 MA 28 all 50 states and numerous State of Mississippi in 1955 by then Executive OR 12 WI 25 NY 66 RI 4 Royalty Income $ 756,196 (35.8%) countries outside of the United MI Secretary Powell G. Ogletree. As of June 30, 2007, States. Its 16,624 members are ID 6 SD 3 CT 17 Contributed Support $ 623,887 (29.5%) 27 the conclusion of the 2006-2007 Fiscal Year, WY 4 Membership Revenue $ 339,629 (16.1%) residents of the states below. PA 55 NJ 49 the Alumni Association reported total assets of IA 13 OH Investment Income $ 294,755 (14.0%) NE 14 IL IN DE 9 $3,666,373 and a total membership of 16,624. NV 24 59 Event Revenue $ 52,124 (2.4%) 88 28 WV VA MD 70 The 16,624 members represent 18.7 percent of the UT12 6 Auxiliary Revenue $ 46,182 (2.2%) CO 62 MO 76 238 DC 12 University’s 88,700 alumni-of-record. According KS 18 KY 49 to the Council of Alumni Association Executives, Total revenue, gains and other support NC 205 CA 163 TN 362 the national average of alumni participation in SC $ 2,112,773 OK 56 AR 95 the leading alumni associations in the country AZ 52 125 NM 14 AL GA is approximately 19 percent. AK 15 MS 994 528 Expenses 10144 Assets TX 852 LA Program Services $ 1,067,051 (81.9%) 938 Current Assets $ 744,902 FL General & Administrative $ 129,107 (9.9%) 876 Investments $ 2,888,646 Membership Development $ 102,597 (7.9%) Total Property and Equipment $ 32,825 Auxiliary Expenses $ 3,885 (0.3%) Total Assets $ 3,666,373 Total expenses Liabilities $1,302,640 HI 10 Outside of the United States – 44 Total Current Liabilities $ 136,441 Noncurrent Liabilities (Deferred Revenue) $ 56,913 The Legacy Growing Total Net Assets $ 3,473,019 Proposed Budget for 2007-2008 Continuous years Total Liabilities and Net Assets $ 3,666,373 in Record Numbers of annual membership in Did You The Legacy, the student chapter of the Southern the Alumni Association* KNOW? Contributed Support $ 625,000 (44.4%) Miss Alumni Association, has a history of having Membership Revenue $ 278,000 (19.8%) a large number of members who participate in Number of years Number of Members Investment Income $ 275,000 (19.6%) In 2007, the Association surpassed activities and programming that meet the Alumni Royalty Income $ 119,000 (8.5%) 0-4 4,818 its 4,000th Life Member, a list that Did You Association’s motto of Tradition, Pride, Loyalty, Event Revenue $ 55,000 (3.9%) 5-9 2,466 now includes University President Dr. KNOW? Auxiliary Revenue $ 53,000 (3.7%) and Excellence. This year, however, the number of members has grown even larger. 10-14 1,293 Martha Saunders and entertainer The Association’s Accounting Total income and other support The Legacy grew to more than 600 students 15-19 970 Jimmy Buffett. $1,405,000 during the Fall 2007 membership drive, making Constituent Society held its first con- it the largest dues-based student organization at 20-24 823 tinuing professional education event in Southern Miss. 25 and more 2,306 Life Memberships in the Association May, attracting 82 alumni to the Thad Expenses The Legacy Board planned a vast array of * Does not include Life Members are $450 ($600 for a joint member- Cochran Center on the Hattiesburg Program Services $ 1,116,000 (79.4%) programming for the fall semester, ranging from ship) or can be paid in five annual General & Administrative $ 132,000 (9.4%) the traditional Legacy Series featuring four key- campus. In addition to numerous installments of $100 ($130 for joint Membership Development $ 134,000 (9.5%) note speakers to a movie night on the new high- geographic chapters, the Association Contingency $ 20,000 (1.4%) definition scoreboard in The Rock. In addition, membership). currently provides support for five Auxiliary Expenses $ 3,000 (0.3%) The Legacy held monthly meetings on the last constituent societies—Accounting, Total expenses Tuesday of each month for members to ask questions and give feedback regard- Economic Development, Juris Sodalitis $1,405,000 ing events for the 2007-2008 year. (Legal), Minority and Nursing. Share Your Southern Miss Pride Electronically!

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