The History of the Speech and Hearing Association of Alabama 1959-2003 Compiled by Dr. Loretta G. Brown Table of Contents About this History ........................................................................................................................1 The Beginning .............................................................................................................................2 Charter Members ........................................................................................................................3 Presidents ...................................................................................................................................4 Dr. J. Buckminster Ranney ............................................................................................4 Dr. William P. Dorne’......................................................................................................6 Dr. Thomas G. Giolas ....................................................................................................8 Miss Vivian I Roe .........................................................................................................10 Mrs. Louise Ward.........................................................................................................14 Dr. Robert E. Roach.....................................................................................................16 Dr. Elizabeth Webster ..................................................................................................18 Dr. David A. Daly..........................................................................................................20 Dr. Samuel G. Fletcher ................................................................................................23 Dr. Gerald L. Culton .....................................................................................................25 Mrs. Mary Virginia Moore.............................................................................................28 Dr. Loretta G. Brown ....................................................................................................32 Dr. Richard A.Cornell ...................................................................................................39 Dr. William E. Weidner.................................................................................................43 Mr. Daniel E. Phillips....................................................................................................49 Mrs. Betty Faircloth ......................................................................................................55 Dr. Denise P. Gibbs .....................................................................................................61 Dr. William E. Weidner.................................................................................................67 Dr. Denise P. Gibbs .....................................................................................................74 Mrs. Melissa Mahone...................................................................................................78 Dr. Brian Shulman........................................................................................................84 Dr. Doreen Oyadomari.................................................................................................86 Miss Carolyn Baumgartner ..........................................................................................96 ASHA Honors..........................................................................................................................102 ASHA Fellows .........................................................................................................................102 SHAA Honors and Awards......................................................................................................103 History of University Training Programs .................................................................................115 Alabama A & M University .........................................................................................115 Auburn University.......................................................................................................117 Auburn University at Montgomery..............................................................................123 University of Alabama ................................................................................................125 University of Montevallo.............................................................................................129 University of South Alabama......................................................................................135 ABESPA Boards .....................................................................................................................139 SHAA’s First 30 Years ............................................................................................................148 SHAA History 1959-2003 - 1 - The History of the Speech and Hearing Association of Alabama Compiled by Dr. Loretta G. Brown When we think about our professional organization, about SHAA, there are many who had the opportunity and joy to give it birth and to nurture its growth throughout the years, and to enjoy rewarding friendships This history can serve as a window into those times when our professions were new and our association just beginning. SHAA’s history is really a story about dedicated people who have been willing to go the extra mile, to dream big dreams, and to persevere during times of adversity. As you read this history, it is hoped that you will come to know and appreciate the founders and leaders of SHAA and to gain insights into the major professional issues which have been central to our disciplines. Also, as you review the convention programs over the decades, you will be impressed by the quality of topics, presenters, and the caliber of professionalism which has been a hallmark of SHAA since its inception The history of the Speech and Hearing Association of Alabama (SHAA) is presented through a review of the important events, professional issues, conventions, Executive Council and Executive Board meetings, and SHAA General Business meetings that occurred during the term of office of each of SHAA's presidents since our beginning in 1959. The available minutes of SHAA meetings, copies of SHAA convention programs, copies of available publications of SHAA, interviews, and materials supplied by some presidents were the sources of the information provided in this document. This history has been reconstructed as accurately as possible from the available information. With apologies to anyone inadvertently omitted from this document, here is SHAA’s History. Special appreciation is extended to those who served on the committee and contributed materials for this history. Special appreciation from Loretta G. Brown, Chair of the Archives Committee to: Denise P. Gibbs Steve Gibbs Patty Cline Janice Thorson-Houck Mary Virginia Moore Barbara Cady Gerald Culton Jennifer Vinson Thomas Borton William E. Weidner Rebekah Pindzola Richard Cornell Stephen Hood Bryce Evans Beth Hardaway Loie Sears Hettie P. Johnson Carolyn Baumgartner Mary Beth Armstrong Betty Carver Doreen Oyadomari Sarah T. Smith Curtis Smith All Recording Secretaries of SHAA SHAA History 1959-2003 - 2 - The Beginning of the Speech and Hearing Association of Alabama “The Speech and Hearing Section of the Speech Association of Alabama was the first organization of speech and hearing professionals in Alabama. Marsee Fred Evans of Birmingham-Southern College, T. Earle Johnson of the University of Alabama, Laura F. Wright of Alabama College (now the University of Montevallo), Frank Davis of Alabama Polytechnic Institute (now Auburn University),Florence Pass of Ensley High School, Frances Cotton and Mrs. Willie Perry Rose of the Birmingham City Schools were some of the “old timers” who were instrumental in the organization of the Speech Association of Alabama and later the Speech and Hearing Section of that organization for those interested in communication disorders. The Speech and Hearing Section met twice a year with the Speech Association of Alabama during the spring convention of the Alabama Education Association and at a fall meeting held on the campus of one of the training institutions. There were no training or certification requirements for membership. As interest in speech pathology and audiology grew, as recognition of the American Speech and Hearing Association as the professional organization representing speech pathology and audiology increased, and as more professionals entered the field, it was found that the professional interests and concerns of speech pathologists and audiologists in Alabama could no longer be met by an “interest group” in the state organization in the general area of speech. More stringent requirements by the American Speech and Hearing Association (ASHA) for membership and certification were the factors that climaxed the trend toward a separate professional organization. The Speech and Hearing Association of Alabama (SHAA) officially came into existence as a separate organization on October 24, 1959, during a meeting of the Speech Association of Alabama at Johnston Junior High School in Anniston, Alabama. On this date the first constitution was approved that began the process allowing our recognition as a state association by the American Speech and Hearing Association (ASHA) and granting