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Board of Visitors

Methodist University held its seventh annual Board of Visitors Golf Tournament on Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2011. This unique walking tournament held on the University's private golf course, pairs Methodist Professional Golf Management students with community members. Freshmen and sophomores serve as caddies, while a junior or senior plays on each team. Pictured here is the winning team with a top score of 125 is (from L to R:) Bob Glass, MU Student; Curtis Jones; Nick Bongiovanni, MU Student; Malcolm McFadyen; Travis Lyons MU Student; Lee Forbis; Taylor Kahlman MU Student and Dr. Ben Hancock, Jr, Methodist University President. Each team member received Titleist drivers.

The Board of Visitors serves as ambassadors of Methodist University within Cumberland County and surrounding communities. To find out more about this event, contact the Development Office at (910) 30-7200.

2011 Board of Vistors Golf Tournament Photo Gallery

Golf Tournament Highlights Video

Basketball, Cheer & Dance Experience

On Saturday, January 28, 2012, over 110 young women from the Cumberland County area involved in basketball, cheer and dance came together on the Methodist University campus for the Board of Visitors fifth MU Women's Basketball, Cheer & Dance Experience. Guests included girls of all ages, their coaches, and families from Alma Easom Elementary, Ben Martin, Berean Baptist, Bowley Elementary, Cornerstone Christian, Freedom Christian, Fuquay Varina Middle School, Girl Scout Troops, 1804, 121, 547, 1458, 1726, Gray Creek Middle School, Harnett Central, Howard Hall Elementary, Jack Britt High School, Lillian Black Elementary, Long Hill Elementary, Overhills Middle School, Pine Forest Middle School and Pine Forest high School, Southview Middle School, Spring Lake Middle School. The event included free admission to the Lady Monarchs vs. Christopher Newport game, give-a-ways and performances, and a meet-and-greet with the Basketball, Cheer and Dance Team following the game with autograph opportunities. Pamela Douglas, from Howard Hall and Girl Scout Troop 1212 won the grand prizes of a week of basketball camp with MU Head Coach DeeDee Jarman. Sponsors for the event were First Citizens, Professional Women of Fayetteville, Jeb Designs, and the Walsingham Group. For information about the event, please contact the Development Office at (910) 630-7200.

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Mission of the Board

To serve as an advisory council to the faculty, staff, president and Board of Trustees.
To be informed citizens about the structure and operations of the College and to serve as goodwill ambassadors for the College in the community.
To assist the College in developing financial resources through both identification and introduction of friends of the College.
To assist in identifying and recruiting students in specific geographical areas.
To provide the College with lecturers, community symposia, presentations, and/or demonstrations in various fields of expertise.
To provide advice for and assistance in enhancing the image and credibility of the College among a broader constituency

Members (2011-2012)

Officers
Karen McDonald, Chair	City of Fayetteville
David Baskett, Vice Chair	Castle Uniforms
Nathan Howie , Immediate Past Chair	JEB Designs
Robin Davenport, Staff Liason	Methodist University

The Executive Committee
Marty Cayton '90	Amerizon Wireless
Pat Howell	Quality Concrete Co., Inc.
Carolyn Justice-Hinson	PWC

Members
Bob Bangs	Chick-fil-A
Stacy Bledsoe	Merrill Lynch
Dena Breece '00	Cumberland County Finance
Dr. Kasmin Davis	Ambassador Animal Hospital
Dale Filley	Community Volunteer
Michael Fleishman	Fleishman's Tiny Town
Dave Foster '76	Holmes Electric
Jared Fryer '96	Village Green Real Estate & Development
Travis Hibler	Bleecker Buick GMC
Myra S. Hilliard	Clerk of Superior Court
John Holmes	Cumberland County Mental Health Center
Scott Hopson	Weathers Bros. Transfer Co. Inc.
Wyatt Jenkins	Wells Fargo Advisors
Nasim Kuenzel	K2a Kuenzel Architecture + Design
Sandra Lofton Cookman	WIDU Broadcasting
Rena McLaurin	AmeriSpec Home Inspection Service
Gary Mitchell	Llevron Logistics, Inc.
Patrick Molamphy	Molamphy & Associates
Sarah Moorman	Southeastern Regional Area Health Education Center
Nelson Morris	First Citizens Bank & Trust Co.
Mark Moses	Carrabba's
Lou Nelon	Village Baptist Church
Tom Nicholson	Cape Fear Vally Health System
Liliana Parker	Amiga Communicatons Marketing & Consulting, LLC
Ed Petkovich	Walsingham Group
Dixie Pittman	VantageSouth Bank
Pamela Pritchard '91	Carolina Home Mortgage
Kelly Puryear	Todd Rivenbark & Puryear
Cheryl Revels	Tribal Vocational Rehabilitiation Services
Mark Rice	Callahan & Rice Insurance Group
Rusty Russell	REMAX Choice Realtors
Denise Smith '90	Community Volunteer
Mike Steadman	The Lox Company
Liz Varnedoe	Bella Villa Italian Restuarant
Paige Walker '88	Complete Concept Property Management
Dr. Richard Walker	Walker Chiropractic Center
Stephen Wheeler	Holmes Electric

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