Pre-2019 Honorary Membership and Recognition Awards Standing Committee Reports
2018
Chair, Rebecca Lothringer, University of North Texas
Berri O'Neal, Texas A&M University - Commerce
Andrea Rangel, South Plains College
Please accept this report on behalf of the Honorary Membership and Recognition Awards Standing Committee. The committee membership was made up by Rebecca Lothringer, University of North Texas, Chair, Andrea Rangel, South Plains College, and Berri O'Neal, Texas A&M University - Commerce.
An e-mail was posted to the TACRAO Listsev asking for nominations for consideration. The committee received several responses from the TACRAO membership and the nominees were forwarded to TACRAO secretary, Brenda Schumann, for eligibility review based on the TACRAO points system that awards points for organization participation such as committee members, TACARO executive office positions and presenting at the TACRAO conference.
Based on confirmed eligibility, the committee forwards the following for TACRAO Honorary Membership:
- Shelby Stanfield
- Wanda Munson
- Brad Bankhead
Each nominee meets the required point requirement and represent dedicated service to TACRAO and higher education in their various fields. The list was submitted to Joe Papari for presentation at the TEC meeting and the chair was notified that TEC accepted the nominations. Committee Chair, Rebecca Lothringer, reached out to each nominee regarding the presentation of these awards.
Additionally, Trey Hattaway and Berri O'Neal were recommended for Honorary membership. These members should be considered for future awards. Berri resigned her position with TAMU-Commerce Summer 2018 and Trey will officially retire in November 2018. Andrea Rangel also expressed her intent to retire December 31, 2018.
The TACRAO Honorary Membership and Awards Standing Committee offers congratulations to the 2018 TACRAO Honorary Membership recipients.
Respectfully submitted,
Rebecca Lothringer, Chair
2017
Chair, Mary Kincannon, Texas Christian University
Rebecca Lothringer, University of North Texas
Andrea Rangel, South Plains College
I am pleased to present this report to the association membership on behalf of the Honorary Membership and Recognition Awards Standing Committee. The committee membership includes Mary Kincannon, Texas Christian University, Rebecca Lothringer, University of North Texas, and Andrea Rangel, South Plains College.
An email was sent to the TACRAO membership in July, seeking nominations for consideration. The committee received several nominations in response. The TACRAO points system which was established for the purpose of awarding points to individuals for participation such as committee membership, holding TACRAO office, presenting at the annual meetings or facilitating sessions, was also used in reviewing members for consideration for these awards.
The committee met via email to review the nominations received, and the committee is please to recommend to the TACRAO Executive Committee the following names:
- Honorary Membership: Melissa Gallien, and Augustine Garza
- Certificate of Commendation upon Retirement: Lana Wagner
The recipients awarded Honorary Membership each meet the TACRAO points system requirement for consideration and represent many years of service in their respective fields, leadership, and mentorship to individuals in the organization. The list was presented in September to the Executive Committee and was accepted. The recipients were contacted by the TACRAO President, Irene Robinson, regarding these awards and their presentation during the annual meeting. The committee is working on photos and biographies for use in presenting to these individuals at the 2017 conference at South Padre Island.
The TACRAO Honorary Membership and Awards Standing Committee offers our congratulations to these recipients, and extend our best wishes for their coming years.
Respectfully submitted,
Mary Kincannon, Texas Christian University
Chair, Honorary Membership and Recognition Awards Standing Committee
2016
Chair, Sherry Benoit, Lamar University
Mary Kincannon, Texas Christian University
Rebecca Lothringer, University of North Texas
It is a privilege to present this report to the association membership on behalf of the Honorary Membership and Recognition Awards Standing Committee. The committee membership includes: Sherry Waldon Wells, Lamar University-Chair; Mary Kincannon, Texas Christian University; and Rebecca Lothringer, University of North Texas.
The 2015 committee forwarded several names to the 2016 committee for consideration. The 2016 committee sent out emails to the membership via the TACRAO list serve in July, seeking nominations for consideration. The committee received several nominations in response to those emails. The TACRAO points system which was established for the purpose of awarding points to individuals for participation such as committee membership, holding TACRAO office, presenting at the conference, or facilitating sessions, was also used in reviewing members for consideration for these awards.
The committee met at the 2015 conference, and then via email and phone due to geographic separation of the members, to review the nominations received. The committee was pleased to recommend to the Executive committee the following:
Certificate of Commendation upon Retirement: - Olin Odom, Cisco College
Honorary Membership: - Chuck Kettlewell, Manuel Lujan, Juan Torres, and DeWayne Gragg
The recipients of the Honorary Memberships each meet the TACRAO points system requirement for consideration and represent many years of service in their respective fields, and leadership or mentorship to individuals in the organization. The list was presented in September to the Executive Committee and was accepted. The recipients were contacted by TACRAO President, Darla Inglish regarding these awards and their presentation during the annual conference. The committee is working on photos and biographies for use in presenting to these individuals at the 2016 conference at Horseshoe Bay .
The TACRAO Honorary Membership and Awards Standing Committee would like to congratulate these recipients and to extend our best wishes for their coming years.
Respectfully submitted,
Sherry Waldon Wells, Lamar University
Chair, Honorary Membership and Recognition Awards Standing Committee
Certificate of Commendation upon Retirement: - Olin Odom, Cisco College
Honorary Membership: - Chuck Kettlewell, Manuel Lujan, Juan Torres, and DeWayne Gragg
The recipients of the Honorary Memberships each meet the TACRAO points system requirement for consideration and represent many years of service in their respective fields, and leadership or mentorship to individuals in the organization. The list was presented in September to the Executive Committee and was accepted. The recipients were contacted by TACRAO President, Darla Inglish regarding these awards and their presentation during the annual conference. The committee is working on photos and biographies for use in presenting to these individuals at the 2016 conference at Horseshoe Bay .
The TACRAO Honorary Membership and Awards Standing Committee would like to congratulate these recipients and to extend our best wishes for their coming years.
Respectfully submitted,
Sherry Waldon Wells, Lamar University
Chair, Honorary Membership and Recognition Awards Standing Committee
2015
Chair, Trey Hattaway, Kilgore College
Sherry Benoit, Lamar University
Mary Kincannon, Texas Christian University
2014
Chair, Wanda Simpson Munson, San Jacinto College
Sherry Benoit, Lamar University
Trey Hattaway, Kilgore College
I am happy to present this report to the Texas Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admission Officers (TACRAO) on behalf of the Honorary Membership and Recognition Awards Standing Committee. This committee is charged to identify and recommend candidates to the TACRAO Executive Committee for Honorary Membership and Special Recognition Awards.
In an attempt to identify potential candidates for these prestigious awards, the committee chair sent an email to the membership on August 27, 2014 for the purpose of soliciting information regarding members who might be eligible to receive the Honorary Membership award or the Special Recognition Award. The Honorary membership is meant for active members who are retiring and for those active members who will no longer be affiliated with TACRAO due to a relocation outside of Texas. Unfortunately the membership had no suggestions of individuals for these awards at that time. The chair sent an additional email to key TACRAO members and some possible candidates were identified.
The chair contacted the TACRAO Secretary in an attempt to identify any members who were retiring or have moved outside the state that had a minimum of 60 points. There was only one candidate selected for the Honorary Membership which is Fred Russell formerly of East Texas State University in Commerce. This will be a posthumous award as sadly, Fred passed away in 1996. His contributions to TACRAO will never be forgotten.
The committee did have a nomination from the membership for a retired member who qualified for the Special Recognition award. This award recipient is Cheryl Rich, formerly of Texas A & M University.
These recommendations were approved by the TACRAO Executive Committee.
Neither of the candidates will be in attendance at the Waco meeting. The Special Recognition award will be presented by Trey Hattaway and received for Cheryl Rich by Michelle Walker and the Honorary Membership award for Fred Russell will be presented by Wanda Munson and will be received by Kim Rainey Taylor. The committee will prepare the citations and gather photos for use in the presentation. The Executive Committee will prepare the plaques.
I would like to express my sincere thanks to Trey Hattaway from Kilgore College and Sherry Benoit from Lamar University for their outstanding service to this committee.
Submitted by Wanda Munson, Chair
2013
Chair, Darla Inglish, Midwestern State University
Trey Hattaway, Kilgore College
Wanda Munson, San Jacinto College District
It is a privilege to present this report to the association membership on behalf of the Honorary Membership and Recognition Awards Standing Committee. The committee membership includes: Darla Inglish, Midwestern State University-Chair; Trey Hattaway, Kilgore College; and Wanda Simpson Munson, San Jacinto College.
The 2012 committee forwarded several names to the 2013 committee for consideration based on upcoming retirements. The 2013 committee sent out emails to the membership via the TACRAO list serve in July and again in August, seeking nominations for consideration. The committee received several nominations in response to those emails. The TACRAO points system which was established for the purpose of awarding points to individuals for participation such as committee membership, holding TACRAO office, presenting at the conference, or facilitating sessions, was also used in reviewing members for consideration for these awards.
The committee met at the 2012 conference, and then via email and phone due to geographic separation of the members, to review the nominations received.
The committee was pleased to recommend to the Executive committee the following:
Certificate of Commendation upon Retirement:
- Mary Gooch, Prairie View A&M University
Honorary Membership:
- Marlene Hernandez, Texas Tech University
- Barbara Merkle, Midwestern State University
- Dave Stones, Southwestern University
The recipients of the Honorary Memberships each meet the TACRAO points system requirement for consideration and represent many years of service in their respective fields, and leadership or mentorship to individuals in the organization. The list was presented in September to the Executive Committee and was accepted. The recipients were contacted by TACRAO President, Oscar Reyna regarding these awards and their presentation during the annual conference. The committee is working on photos and biographies for use in presenting to these individuals at the 2013 conference in El Paso.
The TACRAO Honorary Membership and Awards Standing Committee would like to congratulate these recipients and to extend our best wishes for their coming years.
Respectfully submitted,
Darla Inglish, Midwestern State University
Chair, Honorary Membership and Recognition Awards Standing Committee
2012
Chair, Fred Rodriguez, Trinity University
Darla Inglish, Midwestern State University
Dave Stones, Southwestern University
I am pleased to present this report to the association membership on behalf of the Honorary Membership and Recognition Awards Standing Committee. The committee membership is Fred Rodriguez, Trinity University, Chair; Darla Inglish, Midwestern State University; and, Dave Stones, Southwestern University.
Emails were sent to the TACRAO membership and to the TACRAO listserv asking members to notify the committee of anyone who was retiring from the profession or changing jobs who they felt should be considered for TACRAO recognition. The committee received several submissions from the membership. In addition the committee had names forwarded by the 2011 committee.
Committee discussions were held via email and conference call. The established point system was used in reviewing members for consideration for recognition. Points are awarded for service to TACRAO including committee membership, holding a TACRAO office, making presentations, serving as a moderator, etc.
First, I am pleased to tell you that TACRAO is awarding certificates commending the following members who have retired or left the profession during the past year. The certificate recognizes each member for their dedicated service to higher education and to TACRAO. They are Frances Jordan and Kathy Smith. The Committee is proud to recognize Frances and Kathy, and to offer thanks on behalf of TACRAO for their contributions to higher education, to our profession and to our organization. We wish them the very best in the coming years.
Second, I want to let you know that the committee already has started a file of members to consider for recognition in 2013.
Next, I am proud to announce seven new Honorary Members. Each of these members served higher education and our profession through their years of service, but they also consistently made significant contributions to TACRAO in many ways. These TACRAO members exceeded the minimum point requirements for honorary membership, and were recommended to and accepted by the TACRAO Executive Committee.
The new Honorary Members and institutions they last served are John Brown, University of Texas San Antonio; Francette Carnahan, Texas State Technical College System; Don Carter, Texas A&M University; Bob Cullins, Sul Ross State University; Budge Mabry, University of Texas System; and Dennis McMillan, University of Texas Pan American. Lastly, in addition, it is with great sadness, respect, and admiration that we award Honorary Membership posthumously to Gretchen Voight, who served Southern Methodist University with distinction, and was currently serving as TACRAO’s Executive Committee Secretary when her spirit passed from this world last spring. During their careers, each of these Honorary Members exemplified the greatness of our fine organization.
Respectfully submitted,
Fred Rodriguez, Trinity University Chair, Honorary Membership and Recognition Awards Committee
2011
Chair, John Hall, Southern Methodist University
Darla Inglish, Midwestern State University
Fred Rodriguez, Trinity University
I am pleased to present this report to the association membership on behalf of the Honorary Membership and Recognition Awards Standing Committee. The committee membership is John Hall, Southern Methodist University, Chair; Darla Inglish, Midwestern State University; and, Alfred Rodriguez, Trinity University.
Emails were sent to the TACRAO membership and to the TACRAO listserv asking members to notify the committee of anyone who was retiring from the profession or changing jobs who they felt should be considered for TACRAO recognition. The committee received several submissions from the membership. In addition the committee had names forwarded by the 2010 committee.
Committee discussions were held via email. The established point system was used in reviewing members for consideration for recognition. Points are awarded for service to TACRAO including committee membership, holding a TACRAO office, making presentations, serving as a moderator, etc.
First, I am pleased to tell you that TACRAO is awarding certificates commending the following members who have retired or left the profession during the past year. The certificate recognizes each member for their dedicated service to higher education and to TACRAO. They are Darella Banks, Pat Black, Vicki Brewer, Sandy Speed and Glen Wood. The Committee is proud to recognize Darella, Pat, Vicki, Sandy and Glen; and, to offer them a huge cheer of thanks for their contributions to higher education, to our profession and to our great organization. We wish them the very best in the coming years.
Second, I want to let you know that the committee already has started a file of members to consider for recognition in 2012.
And now, I am proud to announce four new Honorary Members. These members have served higher education and our profession through their years of service, but they also consistently made significant contributions to TACRAO in many ways. These TACRAO members easily exceeded the minimum point requirements for honorary membership, and were recommended to and accepted by the TACRAO Executive Committee.
The new Honorary Members are Mike Allen, The University of Texas at Austin, John Edwards, The University of Texas Pan American, Dorothy Kiser, Hardin-Simmons University and Bill Morris, The University of Texas Pan American. As you listen to the citations as they are read you will readily agree that Mike, John, Dorothy and Bill should be recognized in this way.
Citations read and certificates awarded
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Bill Morris – read by Alfred Rodriguez, Trinity University
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Dorothy Kiser – read by Darla Inglish, Midwestern State University
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Mike Allen – read by Alfred Rodriguez, Trinity University
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John Edwards – read by John Hall, Southern Methodist University
In closing I want to let you know that the committee has a web site to track our honorary members and their induction citations.
We ask for acceptance of this report.
John A. Hall, Southern Methodist University
Chair, Honorary Membership and Recognition Awards Committee
2010
Chair, John Hall, Southern Methodist University
Dorothy Kiser, Hardin Simmons University
Fred Rodriguez, Trinity University
I am pleased to present this report to the association membership on behalf of the Honorary Membership and Recognition Awards Standing Committee. The committee membership is John Hall, Southern Methodist University, Chair; Dorothy Kiser, Hardin-Simmons University; and, Alfred Rodriguez, Trinity University.
Emails were sent to the TACRAO membership and to the TACRAO listserv asking members to notify the committee of anyone who was retiring from the profession or changing jobs who they felt should be considered for TACRAO recognition. The committee received several submissions from the membership. In addition the committee had names forwarded by the 2009 committee.
Committee discussions were held via email. The established point system was used in reviewing members for consideration for recognition. Points are awarded for service to TACRAO including committee membership, holding a TACRAO office, making presentations, serving as a moderator, etc.
First, I am pleased to tell you that TACRAO is awarding certificates commending the following members who have retired or left the profession during the past year. The certificate recognizes each member for their dedicated service to higher education and to TACRAO. They are Suzanne Carter, Texas State Technical College; Joe Estrada, Texas State University; Jim Stiles, Texas Woman’s University; and, Fidencia “Freddie” Zepeda, St. Phillips College. The Committee is proud to recognize Suzanne, Joe, Jim and Freddie; and, to offer them a huge cheer of thanks for their contributions to higher education, to our profession and to our great organization. We wish them the very best in the coming years.
Second, I want to let you know that the committee already has started a file of members to consider for recognition in 2011.
And now, I am proud to announce two new Honorary Members. These members have served higher education and our profession through their years of service, but they also consistently made significant contributions to TACRAO in many ways. These TACRAOans easily exceeded the minimum point requirements for honorary membership, and were recommended to and accepted by the TACRAO Executive Committee. They are Cathie Jackson, formerly of Tarrant County College and Janie Neighbors of North Texas Central. As you listen to the citations as they are read you will readily agree that Cathie and Janie should be recognized in this way.
Citations read and certificates awarded
In closing I want to let you know that the committee has a web site to track our honorary members and their induction citations.
We ask for acceptance of this report.
John A. Hall, Southern Methodist University
Chair, Honorary Membership and Recognition Awards Committee
2009
Chair, Bill Morris, University of Texas at Pan American
John Hall, Southern Methodist University
Dorothy Kiser, Hardin Simmons University
The Honorary Membership and Recognition Awards Standing Committee consist of William L. Morris – The University of Texas-Pan American, Chair and members Dorothy Kiser-Hardin-Simmons University and John Hall-Southern Methodist University. Meetings were all held via email saving TACRAO travel expenses. An email was sent to the TACRAO listserv requesting that members notify the committee of anyone who was retiring from the profession or changing jobs which would make them ineligible for TACRAO membership.
The committee received eleven names to review. An individual must have earned sixty points to qualify for honorary membership. These points are awarded for service to TACRAO including committee membership, holding a TACRAO office, making presentations, serving a moderator, etc.
Two individuals met the criteria and were recommended to and accepted by the TACRAO Executive Committee. I am proud to announce two new Honorary Members: Stephen Twenge formerly at North Lake College of the Dallas County Community College District and Joey Chandler formerly at Sam Houston State University.
Citations read and certificates awarded
The following individuals will be recognized as TACRAO members who have retired or left the profession during the past year: Diana Harvey – Hill College, Patricia Leyendecker – Brazosport College, Ted Nugent –El Paso Community College, Karen Price – Texas A&M University-College Station, Fred Sallee – San Jacinto College-Central and SunGard, and Judy Smith – Sam Houston State University. Of the remaining individuals their situations had changed temporarily and they will probably be back for consideration next year.
The Committee is proud to recognize all of these former members and thank them for their contribution to our great organization which can only succeed through the voluntary service of its members.
We ask for acceptance of this report.
Bill Morris. University of Texas Pan American
Chair, Honorary Membership and Recognition Awards Committee
2008
Chair, Bill Morris, University of Texas at Pan American
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