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May 2011 Membership Meeting and Scholarship Awards Presentation
The May 2011 membership meeting and dinner was held at the Ft. Sam Houston Golf Club, San Antonio. Chapter President Cliff Altizer welcomed everyone to the membership meeting and annual Chapter scholarship awards presentation and led the group in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag,
Announcements:
Altizer announced upcoming events--Link to events schedule
Shorty Salmans, member of the Board of Directors, reminded attendees about Wreaths Across America.org, which offers the opportunity to sponsor placement of wreaths on the graves of US war veterans at national veterans cemeteries each December. Wreaths are to be placed at the Sam Houston National Cemetery on December 10. Donations are $15, $5 of which goes to the San Antonio Chapter scholarship fund. link to details
Heather Humphrey , A-35 Chairperson, announced the Chapter had been successful in obtaining a Mayoral Proclamation signed by Mayor Julian Castro, proclaiming May 15-21 as Transportation Week for the City of San Antonio. She then read the proclamation aloud. link to photo & proclamation
Jon Simms, Ex-officio and past Chapter President, reminded everyone of the Chapter elections and offered ballots to anyone in need.
Shorty Salmans announced that it was his wife, Carolyn's birthday--followed by all sing the appropriate song.
Bill Fisher, First Vice President, announced that it was his and Georgia's 25th wedding anniversary.
After dinner, Altizer welcomed this year's scholarship winners and then introduced the guest speaker, Mr. Ronnie Brannon, Palo Alto College, Logistics Program Coordinator. The following briefly paraphrases Brannon's presentation:
Brannon said he was honored to address the NDTA and thanked the Board of Directors for inviting him back for the Chapter scholarship award presentations. He entertained those in attendance by naming some of the events that had occurred since the last time he addressed the Chapter in July of last year. He then told a little about himself and his upbringing, saying that his father was an educator and had taught him early in life about the importance of education. Ronnie Brannon himself had spent a career in the Army, having been a medical logistics officer and a logistics instructor. Brannon then returned to his earlier discussion about education, emphasizing the importance of higher education. He concluded saying he encourages his students to pursue available scholarships and encouraged his audience to do the same. link to photo
The Scholarship Presentation Ceremony was conducted by the Scholarship Awards Committee Chairman, Chet Teel, Scholarship Committee Members Mary Hall and Adam Pincus, assisted by Chapter President, Cliff Altizer. Teel introduced the scholarship recipients and briefly summarized their accomplishments. photo link
Jordan T. Spice, son of Lenny and Deborah Spice, is the recipient of a $500 scholarship. Jordan is an Honors student who attended the University of the Incarnate Word, and recently accepted an invitation to Texas Lutheran University in Seguin, where he will start in the fall. Jordan is pursuing a degree in Criminal Justice, and his long-term goal is to attend law school and practice criminal law. photo link
Ariana M. Torres, daughter of Alan and Anna Torres, is the recipient of a $500 scholarship from the San Antonio Chapter of the NDTA. Ariana is a student at Palo Alto College, where she completed her first 32 credits in just one year. In the fall she will transfer to Texas State University in San Marcos, where she will pursue a degree in Fashion Merchandising with a minor in Business Administration. Her long-term goal is to become a buyer for a national clothing chain or open her own business. photo link
Analisa N. Torres, daughter of
Alan and Anna Torres, is the recipient of a $500 scholarship. Analisa is an
honors student at the University of the Incarnate Word in San Antonio, where she
is pursuing a major in Athletic Training and Rehabilitation Physiology which
requires 600 clinical hours per semester. Her long-term goal is to receive a
doctorate of Physical Therapy and become a trainer for a professional sports
team. photo link
Marian P. Fisher, daughter of
Bill and Georgia Fisher, is the recipient of the Rick Bonnell Memorial Award and
a $1,000 scholarship. Marian is a student at Texas A&M Corpus Christi, where
she is pursuing a degree in Nursing. She is now enrolled in the upper level
nursing curriculum, and is excelling in her clinical rotations. Her long term
goal is to be a Nurse Practitioner and nursing professor.
photo link
J. Pearson Altizer, son of Cliff and Kim Altizer, is the recipient of the Bill Thornton Memorial Award and a $1,500 Scholarship. Pearson is an Honors student at the University of Texas in Austin, where he is pursuing a degree in Music at the renowned Butler School of Music. Ranked as one of the top bassoonists in the state of Texas, Pearson has performed with the Texas Philharmonic Orchestra. His long-term goal is to be a professional musician with a symphony. photo link Adam Pincus read the Bill Thornton Award Citation: photo link Link to Award Citation
Shorty ran the 50-50 drawing, which netted $70.00 for the lucky winner, Analisa Torres, and an equal amount for the Chapter scholarship fund. Analisa generously donated her $70 to the scholarship fund. Thanks Analisa and to everyone who participated. photo link
Altizer thanked all in attendance and, there being no further comments from the floor, adjourned the meeting.
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