Eastern Alumnus Vol. 41 No. 1 (Fall 1986/Winter 1987)
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Eastern Illinois University The Keep Eastern Alumnus Volume 41 (1986-1987) Publications of the EIU Alumni Association Fall 1986 Eastern Alumnus Vol. 41 No. 1 (Fall 1986/Winter 1987) Eastern Illinois University Alumni Association Follow this and additional works at: https://thekeep.eiu.edu/eiu_alumni_news_1986 Part of the Higher Education Commons Recommended Citation Eastern Illinois University Alumni Association, "Eastern Alumnus Vol. 41 No. 1 (Fall 1986/Winter 1987)" (1986). Eastern Alumnus Volume 41 (1986-1987). 1. https://thekeep.eiu.edu/eiu_alumni_news_1986/1 This Book is brought to you for free and open access by the Publications of the EIU Alumni Association at The Keep. It has been accepted for inclusion in Eastern Alumnus Volume 41 (1986-1987) by an authorized administrator of The Keep. For more information, please contact [email protected]. Archives LB EASTERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY EASTERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY LB1861.C43X CDD1 1861 41:1FALL-WINTER1986 -1987 .C43x v.41, �rnmn1�1�111m�11u1�1mm no.1 3 2211 130074102 1986-198 Fall-Winte c.2 Volume XU Fall 1986/Winter 1987 Number 1 Contents Page FEATURES EIU Helps in Marketing Vandalia .................... 2 Board of Spoo Succeeds Molde as Panther Football Coach . 3 Directors PEOPLE Eastern Grad Makes Pitch for Big Leagues . 4 Dumentat Accepts EIU Annual Giving Challenge . 5 Martha Reed, '66 Don Etchison Head Illinois Energy Agency . 6 Hume (1987) Eastern Alum Selected as President of Morehead State 6 Thomas Evans, '68 EIU UPDATE Decatur (1987) Smith's Former Piano Students Return for Concert . ... .. 7 Expanded Founder's Day '87 Plans Underway for June ..... 8 Christine Hempen, '80 Endowment Dedicated in Memory of Dr. Groves . 9 Glendale Heights (1987) PANTHER SPORTS Cochrane Returns to Football Field from the Ambulance 10 Larry Underwood, '67 Sieber Strives for Perfection . 11 Meppen (1987) ALUMNI NEWS NOTES .......... ..... ........... 13-16 Arthur Aikman, '50 Carbondale (1988) Scott E. Harrison, '80 Alumni Deerfield ( 1988) Nancy W. Owen, '72 Association Mattoon (1988) Officers Adaline Oxley, '54 Glen Ellyn ( 1988) President John A. Dively, '54 Herbert T. Gaffigan, '69 Charleston (1987) Decatur (1989) Vice-President Neil Christian Henriksen, '81 Paul E. Hoffman, '79 Charleston (1989) Mt. Vernon (1988) Gary C. Rogers, '6 1 On The Cover ... Secretary-Treasurer Danville (1989) Bob Hope thanks the Parent's Day football crowd for a standing ovation prior to Eastem's win Barbara Haberer, '66 over Winona State. Hope .. teed oW' the opening kickoff at the game and entertained an overflow Charleston (1988) crowd at Lantz Gym that night. The Eastern Alumnus - Published quarterly by Eastern Illinois Univer rates are as follows: one year - $5. 00; two years - $8. 00; three years sity, Charleston, Illinois. All relatingcorrespondence should be addressed - $11.00; five years - $15.00. 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Subscription University life and administration. 1 a••••• EIU Helps In Marketing Vandalia By Harry Read, Director nefits have been less than over the increased exposure to Vandalia Information and Publications whelming." through stepped-up tourism and con Geisler said the team quickly vention activities leading to an in Vandalia is "very happy" with a learned "that the economic develop crease in the number of businesses marketing plan for economic de ment arena is truly a competitive locating in the area. velopment submitted by an Eastern jungle" and that there was a need for Therefore, according to the report, Illinois College of Business team, ac "more than just attempting to recruit "we are not satisfied with just increas cording to Tod Thoman, industrial organizations to locate in Vandalia." ing short-term visitors to the commu coordinator for the city. In taking into account Vandalia's nity; we want to relocate organiza Implementation of one recom rich historical heritage (the site of the tions and to create more jobs." mendation is already underway, Tho state's first capital), its proximity to And, speaking of satisfaction, man said: establishment of a travel, major highways and recreational Geisler parenthetically emphasized: convention and tourism council. The facilities, and its relative closeness to "We have a sincere and continuing report suggested Vandalia should a major metropolitan area, the team interest in the economic well-being of focus on that area of economic im emphasized the importance of the Vandalia and we stand ready to assist ,; provement as well as on the continu travel and convention possibilities. any way we can, anytime. ing search for new firms. The marketing plan also envisions (continued on next page) The study further indicated "the St. Louis area, with its veritable plethora of businesses and organiza tions is a fertile target for Vandalia's efforts to market its travel, tourism and convention facilities." Thoman said "there's no question but what the report presented by the EIU professors is providing a catalyst for action." The marketing plan for Vandalia was developed by a Department of Management/Marketing team headed by Dr. Jerry Geisler, and funded by the Small Business Development Center of the College of Business. Geisler said the project team learn ed, after several meetings with city officials, that community leaders were seeking new ideas for economic de velopment. Vandalia had received national exposure when thousands of its citizens were photographed to gether with an intended message of "we are willing to work." The publicity, Geisler said, "was a The city of Vandalia turns out in their support of generating new smashing success but the resulting be- jobs and industry in Illinois' first state capital. 2 ... Vandalia Former Purdue Assistant (continued from page 2) Following formation of the travel, Spoo Succeeds Molde convention and tourism council, the plan recommends a "first class" visual As Panther Football Coach aid to present Vandalia's case to po tential developers of recreational and convention facilities. The report Bob Spoo, 49, quarterback coach suggests usage of a high quality vid at Purdue University for the past nine eotape and attractive brochures, both years, has been chosen head football of which would highlight Vandalia's coach at Eastern Illinois University. resources and special advantages The announcement was made by over competing communities. EIU Athletic Director R.C. Johnson Vandalia's importance as a Jan. 5 with Spoo' s appointment effec "weekend getaway" site was cited in tive immediately. He replaces Al the marketing plan, and advertising Molde who was recently named head with the theme of "excitement and coach at Western Michigan Univer history is less than two hours away" sity. (from the St. Louis area) is recom Spoo has been the offensive co mended. ordinator the past two years at Purdue In addition to the tourism and con with specific coaching responsibility vention approach, the Eastern study for quarterbacks, running backs and points up the importance of providing wide receivers during all nine years a climate for the expansion of current on the staff. He also handled much business and industry, and securing of the recruiting in Chicago, St. Louis new manufacturing firms and service and the rest of Illinois. businesses. He tutored Purdue quarterbacks An economic development plan in Mark Herrmann, Scott Campbell and the study calls for inclusion of a profile Jim Everett, who rank among the top Bob Spoo of area strengths and weaknesses, an 10 all-time passers in the Big Ten and identification of prime industry now are all on pro football rosters. During his nine years at Purdue, targets, and development strategies "There are two things that really the Boilermakers played in the Peach and an implementation plan. impressed me most about the position Bowl twice, Liberty Bowl and The planning report states that at Eastern," said Spoo. "First, the in- Bluebonnet Bowl. "much of the work required for the . credible support for the program ... Spoo lettered at QB three years creation of the plan has already been that's evident from President (Stan) · ( 1956-58) for the Boilermakers. After completed by the Illinois Department Rives, (Athletic Director) R. C. replacing NFL great Len Dawson as of Commerce and Community Af Johnson and everyone I came in con the starter he guided Purdue to a 11-5 fairs" but that the area profile should tact with in the community. record in '57-58. He co-captained the be "the combined and cooperative "Secondly, I was most impressed 1958 Blue team in the Blue-Gray All efforts of many participants from Van with my predecessor. Al Molde did Star game. dalia." things right and I feel very comforta He also ranks as one of Illinois's Also recommended is a second ble that he left the program on solid most successful prep coaches. He video tape which would "de footing. The players know what it was head coach at Loyola Academy monstrate Vandalia's commitment takes to win and I'm very pleased in Wilmette from 196 7- 72 directing it and leadership and provide a picture there is no upheaval ... I don't come to a 51-9-2 record and the 1969 of its dynamics. " in expecting problems. Chicago City Championship. He was Members of the team that de "These items are even more im the 1970 National High School Athle veloped the plan in addition to portant than facilities, salary, etc. The tic Coaches Association Football Geisler, are E. Wayne Chandler, opportunity exists to proceed to play 'Coach of the Year', 1969 Illinois Nancy Marlow, and Ralph Weller, all the same type of football that people 'Coach of the Year" and 1972 associate professors of marketing at have come to expect." Chicago 'Coach of the Year.' Eastern.