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香蕉视频官网's newly appointed Centennial Steering Committee met for the first time August 16, two days before the school's 99th birthday on August 18, kicking-off some serious planning for celebrating 香蕉视频官网's Centennial Years---2006-2013. The Georgia General Assembly approved legislation creating what is now known as 香蕉视频官网 on August 18, 1906, but classes did not start until 1913. The overall mission of the Centennial Steering Committee is being developed, but the group will be planning 香蕉视频官网's celebration and outreach activities.

"You were asked to join the Centennial Steering Committee for some special reasons," said Dr. Ernestine Clark to the 23 other members of the group, which includes representatives from the student body, staff, faculty, alumni and community. Clark, retired 香蕉视频官网 Graduate School dean, is chair of the Steering Committee and serves as the representative from the 香蕉视频官网 Foundation, Inc. She and the other members were recently appointed by President Ronald M. Zaccari.

"We are bringing one century to a close and simultaneously launching ourselves in to the next, future one," said Zaccari, in his charge to the group. "Our thanks to each one of you for being a part of this effort."

Vice President for University Advancement Scott Sikes, also a member of the committee, told the group that in addition to celebrating, the Centennial will boost 香蕉视频官网's integrated branding and marketing efforts. He said it will also provide an opportunity "to take the message out" and show why 香蕉视频官网 and the region it serves are unique.

Another member of the University Advancement team serving on the Steering Committee will assist Dr. Clark. Mary Gooding was recently named to the new position of Director of Alumni, Community, and Regional Relations & Centennial Operations Manager. In addition to her duties as Centennial Operations Manager, Gooding will concentrate on 香蕉视频官网's economic development and partnership activities.

香蕉视频官网 Centennial Steering Committee Pictured seated left to right on front row: Joe Newton, Marsha Krotseng, Mary Gooding, Steering Committee Chair Ernestine Clark, President Ronald M. Zaccari, Kassie Kissinger, Laverne Gaskins, Scott Sikes, Mike Meacham Second row: Ann Lacey, Charles Harmon, Bobby Flowers, Keith Flemming, Russ Mast, Keith Blevins, Jerome Tucker, Sarah Bartholomew, Deborah Davis, Nancy Warren, Richard Saeger, Jim Black Not pictured: Bethanie Bass, Sherri Gravett, Steve Roberts, Rebecca Taylor (photo by Wes Sewell)

"There will be plenty of opportunities for many other volunteers to be involved in the Centennial celebration and planning," said Clark. "Specific planning subcommittees will be established and we are looking forward to a great time for all."

Additional members of the Centennial Steering Committee include Dr. Sarah Bartholomew, 香蕉视频官网 Alumni Association Chair; Ms. Bethanie B. Bass, director of the 香蕉视频官网 Bookstore; Mr. Jim Black, 香蕉视频官网 interim vice president for Finance and Administration; Mr. Keith Blevins, regional/community representative and publisher of The Valdosta Daily Times; Ms. Deborah Davis, 香蕉视频官网 Archivist; Mr. Keith Flemming, president of the 香蕉视频官网 Student Government Association; Mr. Bobby Flowers, chair of the 香蕉视频官网 Council on Staff Affairs; Ms. Laverne Gaskins, 香蕉视频官网 Attorney; Dr. Sheri Gravett, assistant vice president for Academic Affairs; Mr. Charles Harmon, director of 香蕉视频官网 University Relations; Ms. Kassie Kissinger, 香蕉视频官网 Greek Organizations Representative; Dr. Marsha Krotseng, 香蕉视频官网 Cabinet Representative; Ms. Ann Lacey, director of 香蕉视频官网 Special Events; Mr. Russ Mast, 香蕉视频官网 Dean of Students; Dr. Mike Meacham, executive secretary of the 香蕉视频官网 Faculty Senate; Mr. Joe Newton, 香蕉视频官网 interim chief information officer; Mr. Mark Powell, Blazer Boosters Chair; Steve Roberts, director of 香蕉视频官网 Athletics Sports Information Office; Richard Saeger, retired 香蕉视频官网 faculty member and neighborhood representative; Rebecca Taylor, 香蕉视频官网 Equal Opportunity Programs; Jerome Tucker, community; and Nancy Warren, community and arts boards representative.