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ANNUAL REPORT OF GIVING2010-2011 FVSU Foundation, Inc.

ADMINISTRATIONLarry E. RiversPresident

E. Canter Brown, Jr. Executive Vice President and Chief Legal Counsel

Melody L. CarterVice President for External Affairs and Executive Director for the FVSU Foundation, Inc.

Vickie OldhamSpecial Assistant to the President for Marketing and Communications

Henry SpinksInterim Vice President for Business and Finance

Willie WilliamsInterim Vice President for Student Affairs and Enrollment Management

Julius ScipioVice President for Academic Affairs

DEANS OF COLLEGES

Keith Murphy, Interim DeanCollege of Arts and Sciences

Jean Wacaster, Interim DeanCollege of Education

Govindarajan Kannan, DeanCollege of Agriculture, Family Sciences and Technology

Anna Holloway, DeanCollege of Graduate Studies and Extended Education

FOUNDATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS

The Honorable Calvin SmyreChair

Mr. Thomas J. PalmerVice Chair

Ms. Cynthia CarterSecretary

Mr. Fred GreerTreasurer

Dr. Larry E. RiversFVSU President

Dr. Melody L. CarterExecutive Director

Mr. Sherman BryantDr. Isaac J. CrumblyMr. Rudolph DawsonDr. Thomas DortchMr. Rufus Green, IIDr. Ira HicksThe Honorable George HooksThe Honorable Lynmore JamesMr. Emmanuel LewisMr. Leon J. LomaxBishop Eddie L. LongDr. Lawrence MarableDr. Keith L. McRaeDr. Sylvester McRaeDr. William D. Moorehead, Sr.Ms. Dorothy MossMr. Charles RobinsonThe Honorable Freddie K. Powell-SimsMr. Robert RossMrs. Helen Rhea StumboMs. Julia F. Taylor

INTRODUCTION2 Foundation Purpose3 Message from the President4 Message from the Chairman5 Foundation Finances and Auditor’s Letter6 Ways to Give to the FVSU Foundation

FEATURES7 Your Donations at Work Black History Month Scholarship Luncheon

Homecoming 2010

Spring Commencement

Transformation of the Blue Machine Marching Band

Tom Joyner School of the Month

12 External Funding Fueling the Future

$1.9 Million Federal Grant for Student Support Services

SAFE Center Grant

FVSU/Toyota Diversity Project

Grantsmanship Award

FVSU Top 5

13 Success Wildcat Style Foundation Board

FVSU: Enormous Growth in 5 Years

Championship Teams

Project 250/50

10th Anniversary of the John W. Davison Lecture Series

FVSU Gives Back

DONORS17 President’s Club Members18 Donors of the FVSU Foundation21 Donor Spotlight26 Gifts in Kind26 Matching Gifts

TABLE OF CONTENTS

To encourage, solicit, receive and administer gifts; bequests of property and funds for

scientific, educational and charitable purposes, for the advancement of Fort Valley State University and its objectives and purposes. To reserve either absolutely, or in trust, for FVSU’s objectives and purposes, funds and property of all kinds, subject only to any limitations or conditions imposed by law or the instrument under which received; to sell, lease, convey and dispose of any such property and to invest and reinvest any proceeds and other funds. To deal and expend the principal and income for any authorized purposes. To act as trustee; and, in general, to exercise any, all, and every power, including trust powers, which a corporation not for profit organized under the laws of Georgia for the foregoing purposes can be authorized to exercise.

To promote and support education by providing:

(a) funds which are not provided from public sources for use in furthering the education and welfare of Fort Valley State University, its faculty and students;

(b) funds to be used in attracting experienced and outstanding instructors, educators, and scientists to such university;

(c) educational facilities, including dormitories;

(d) scholarships, and other activities subject to amendment.

To perform acts and expend funds in any manner which the board of directors

determines is beneficial to education and the university.

Upon specific approval of the board of directors or executive committee, to

borrow such sums, on the terms and with such security, if any, as may be prescribed in the approval, but no trust assets may be pledged or committed in a manner that violates the trust upon which held.

All of the assets and income of the Foundation shall be used only for the

purposes stated above, including the payment of incidental expenses. No part of its assets, income, funds or property shall inure to the benefit of its members, directors, or officers,

and no part of its activities shall be for the carrying on of propaganda or otherwise attempting to inf luence legislation. The Foundation shall not participate in, or intervene in (including the publishing or distributing of statements) any political campaign on behalf of any candidate for public office.

In the event of dissolution or other termination of the Foundation, title

to all assets shall vest in Fort Valley State University or its successor, to be used exclusively for the purpose herein above set out, it being intended that no distribution or payment shall be made which will impair or destroy the tax-exempt status of donations, contributions, legacies, bequests or dues received by this Foundation, to the extent that such tax-exempt status shall be allowed under any applicable laws or regulations.

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The Fort Valley State University Foundation, Inc. was established in 1972 with the specific mandate to serve as custodian of contributions from the private sector, alumni, friends, industries and foundations; to receive, invest and administer funds; to act as trustee; and to exercise the powers of a not-for-profit organization under the laws of the State of Georgia.

FOUNDATION PURPOSE

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Dear Alums and Wildcat Supporters,There’s a surge of new energy in Wildcat Country today! Thanks to our hard working leadership team, faculty, staff and students, Fort Valley State University is poised for a successful and unforgettable academic year. Our campus is overflowing with close to 4,000 students and new academic programs.

We began the 2011 school year in high gear and as the months progress, the rapid pace shows no sign of letting up. It’s an exciting time to be a Wildcat!

Celebrate several milestones with us: FVSU was ranked #9 among the top regional public colleges in the south on the 2012 Best Colleges list published by U.S. News and World Report. What an accomplishment!

I am pleased to announce that Fort Valley State University’s sponsored programs totaled $17 million in annual funding and $37 million in multi-year awards for federal, state and local contracts. Economic growth is the key to our success. A study initiated by the Georgia Board of Regents to illustrate the impact of state universities in local communities confirmed what we already knew. FVSU is the engine that drives economic growth in Peach County. FVSU provided 1,535 jobs and contributed more than $85 million to the local economy in 2009, according to the study.

Besides the hum created by enrollment growth, there’s a buzz of construction and renovation projects on campus. Huntington, Miller and Ohio halls will be completed and ready for occupancy in December. Construction costs for their renovation total more than $15 million. Academically-strong students deserve the best facilities.

As a historian, I am extremely pleased about a new program in the Department of History, Geography, Political Science and Criminal Justice. A new master’s degree in history was approved by the Georgia Board of Regents and is now accepting registrants.

I must also acknowledge the latest news from Wildcat Athletics. For the first time in the school’s history, four FVSU players were signed as free agents to the NFL. Another proud moment for all of us was when Women’s basketball coach, Lonnie Bartley, was named to the National Black College Alumni Hall of Fame. He is listed with 250 distinguished alumni from historically Black colleges and universities.

Your support drives us to provide the best education, facilities and environment for students. We’ve made tremendous strides with enrollment growth, sponsored programs, new course offerings and prestigious awards. Even so, we are challenged when it comes to providing financial assistance to deserving students. We urge you to invest in our new generation of leaders this year. Your contributions will be greatly appreciated.

Sincerely yours,

Larry E. RiversFVSU President

A MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT

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Dear Fellow Alumni and Friends of the Fort Valley State University,As another glorious winter descends upon Peach County and our academic year is underway at FVSU, I am truly humbled while walking the campus because I see firsthand the great accomplishments that you, our donors, have helped to make possible at our beloved institution.

As you peruse this year’s annual report, I know you will be pleased to see just how your gifts are put to use. The foundation’s primary objective to support FVSU’s academic mission is accomplished through ongoing programs, new funding initiatives, and of course, student scholarships. President Larry E. Rivers must receive applause. In his five-year tenure, the face of FVSU has changed. A new housing village, football stadium, a student amenities center and SMART classrooms were constructed in that time period and Huntington Hall, Miller and Stallworth buildings were preserved and restored. Rivers’ vision and leadership abilities coupled with a hardworking, dedicated staff combined to increase external funding revenue, double the university’s enrollment and produce a #25 ranking among the best historically black colleges and universities by U.S. Media Group in the 2010 edition of “America’s Best Colleges.” With continued support and contributions, FVSU’s achievements will only increase. Again, on behalf of the FVSU Foundation Board of Directors, thank you. We will continue to work hard to assure that the trust you have placed in us, with your gifts, are justified. Our future depends on your support.

Sincerely,

Calvin SmyreChairman, FVSU Foundation, Inc.

A MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIRMAN


FOUNDATION FINANCES

ASSETS

LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS

Cash and Cash Equivalents.............................$1,036,704

Mortgage Loans.................................................$130,129

Loans Receivable.................................................$13,532

Contributions Receivable.....................................$56,175

Investments................................................$5,714,549

Assets Limited as to Use..................................$5,067,975

Lease Receivable...........................................$60,469,801

Investments in Real and Other Property...........$1,719,681

Bond Issuance Costs.......................................$1,460,199

TOTAL....................................................$75,668,745

Due to FVSU....................................................$825,056

Accounts Payable and Other Liabilities...............$43,197

Accrued Interest...............................................$238,407

Notes Payable................................................$1,268,231

Unearned Income...........................................$5,402,903

Revenue Bonds Payable................................$61,264,533

Lease Payable........................................................$4,833

Credit Facility.................................................$1,650,547

Net Assets......................................................$4,971,038

TOTAL....................................................$75,668,745

The Board of Directors Fort Valley State University Foundation, Inc.

We have audited the accompanying consolidated statements of financial position of Fort Valley State University Foundation, Inc. and Subsidiaries (the Foundation) as of June 30, 2011 and 2010 and the related consolidated statements of activities and cash flows for the years then ended. These consolidated financial statements are the responsibility of the Foundation’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these consolidated financial statements based on our audits.

We conducted our audits in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of America and the standards applicable to the financial audits contained in Government Auditing Standards, issued by the Comptroller General of the United States. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the consolidated financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes consideration of internal control over financial reporting as a basis for designing audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Foundation’s internal control over financial reporting. Accordingly, we express no such opinion. An audit also includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the consolidated financial statements, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Fort Valley State University Foundation, Inc. and Subsidiaries as of June 30, 2011 and 2010 and the changes in net assets and cash flows for the years then ended in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

In accordance with Government Auditing Standards, we have also issued a report dated September 16, 2011 on our consideration of Fort Valley State University Foundation, Inc.’s internal control over financial reporting and our tests of its compliance with certain provisions of laws, regulations, contracts, grant agreements and other matters. The purpose of that report is to describe the scope of our testing of internal control over financial reporting and compliance and the results of that testing, and not to provide an opinion on the internal control over financial reporting or on compliance. That report is an integral part of an audit performed in accordance with Government Auditing Standards and should be considered in assessing the results of our audit.

AUDITOR’S LETTERSeptember 16, 2011Report of Independent Accountants

McNair, McLemore, Middlebrooks & Co., LLC, Certified Public Accountants389 Mulberry street | Post office Box 1Macon, Georgia 31202 | www.mnimcpa.comtel 478.746.6277 | fax 478. 743.6958

WHAT ARE MATCHING GIFT COMPANIES?

Thousands of companies and corporate foundations in the United States currently match their employees’ gifts to nonprofit organizations such as universities.

Under a corporate matching gift program, donations made by a company’s eligible employee or spouse are matched with corporate foundation funds.

STEP 1To initiate a matching gift, a donor fills out the company’s matching gift form (available through the benefits office) and sends it, along with his or her dona-tion, to the FVSU Foundation, Inc.

STEP 2The university’s foundation completes the form and returns it to the company.

STEP 3The company then sends a check to FVSU Foundation, Inc.

Give CashThe easiest way to give to FVSU is through a cash contribution. Make a donation designated for the university’s area of greatest current need. Contribute a large gift for a specific purpose, for scholarships, to enhance facilities, or support a special activity. Ask us for more information about the ways to give.

Text to GiveText “Wildcats” to 52000! For every text, a one-time $5 donation is charged to your wireless bill or deducted from your prepaid balance. All charges are billed by, and payable to, your mobile service provider. All donations must be authorized by the account holder. Messaging and data rates may apply. For more information see insert.

Credit CardAll major credit cards are accepted by the Fort Valley State University Foundation, Inc.

Make a donation online at: http://past.fvsu.edu/alumni-donors/give-online

Matching GiftsYou or your spouse may work at a company that matches its employees’ donations to higher education institutions. This program offers a great opportunity to double or even triple your gift to the university. Each year, FVSU benefits from corporate contributions initiated by company employees or retirees.

Memorial GiftsRemember a loved one, living or deceased, by donating a gift in their name. Often, scholarships are established “in memory of” an individual to honor them.

Stocks, Bonds and Other AssetsStocks, or other investments, owned for at least one year that have increased in value become a substantial gift and can be donated at a low net cost to you. Appreciated assets can be ideal funding sources for charitable gifts that provide you (or someone you want to support) regular income for life.

Take a Capital Loss YourselfIf you own securities worth less now than when originally purchased, sell them and contribute the proceeds to the FVSU

Foundation, Inc. Deduct the capital loss on your tax return. A tax break is not available to the foundation if the securities are donated directly to us.

Life InsuranceA contribution to the Fort Valley State University Foundation from a life insurance policy can be made either by delivering an assigned ownership of the policy to the foundation, or by naming the foundation as the irrevocable owner and beneficiary of the policy. The policy provides a definite, large, future gift at a small annual expense, and premiums are tax deductible. Another way to give is to change the beneficiary of an existing policy, if the present beneficiary no longer needs protection. The foundation can be named as the new beneficiary or co-beneficiary.

Personal PropertyIn most cases, a gift of tangible personal property, such as a painting, antiques, books, artifacts or jewelry is considered a charitable deduction. The potential capital tax on the property’s appreciation can be avoided.

Appreciated PropertyIt is often advantageous to contribute appreciated property rather than cash. Securities, homes, land and other assets make ideal gifts. By donating gifts of appreciated property, you eliminate capital gains tax and receive a charitable deduction based on the full market value of the gift.

Outright BequestName the FVSU Foundation, Inc. as a beneficiary in your will and make a gift of cash, investments or property from your estate.

Residual BequestA residual bequest provides that after specific bequests are made to named individuals, Fort Valley State University receives the “residue” or the amount remaining in the estate.

CodicilIf you already have a valid, up-to-date will, you can have an attorney prepare a codicil to the will naming the university as a beneficiary without rewriting the entire document.

WAYS TO GIVE to the fvsu foundation, inc.Making a financial gift to the Fort Valley State University Foundation, Inc. ensures that the institution can fulfill its mission. Your gifts provide opportunities for students to pursue their career goals, then after matriculation contribute to the global community. A contribution to the foundation also provides a special benefit to donors: tax benefits such as deductions for charitable contributions on income tax returns and capital gains tax savings when tax time approaches. Future estate tax savings may also result from the gift.

Donors determine how gifts are administered. When a contribution is not accompanied with specific instructions, it is classified as an unrestricted gift and used in the areas of greatest need at Fort Valley State University as determined by the board of directors, the officers of the foundation and the university president. To establish special funds, such as a scholarship in the name of a loved one, the foundation recommends that a meeting is scheduled between the donor and a foundation representative to determine how the fund will be administered and disbursed. Signed documentation that outlines the donor’s wishes is strictly adhered to by the foundation.

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. is among the most revered and quoted leaders in history. The oldest son of the slain civil rights leader, Martin Luther King, III drew a record crowd during the 24th annual Black History Month Scholarship Luncheon in the Health and Physical Education Complex.

Honored at the event were scholarship recipients LaChrisha Baker, an early childhood/special education student with a 3.9 GPA; D’Aryl Evans, an electronic engineering technology student with a 3.8 GPA; and Lakiesha Hampton, a Cooperative Developmental Energy Program student, majoring in mathematics with a 3.9 GPA.

BHMSL committee chairs Rufus Green and Charlia Williams said they were pleased with the overwhelming support from the university and community.

Ten-year- old Markayla Owens stunned the audience with a recitation of the most quoted “I Have A Dream” speech.

Black History Month Scholarship Luncheon

YOUR DONATIONS AT WORK

Martin Luther King, III

Left to right: LaChrisha Baker, D’Aryl Evans and Lakiesha Hampton accept scholarship awards from President Larry Rivers and Student Government Association president Jared Torbet.

Markayla Owens

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Pictured clockwise from top left: Congressman Sanford Bishop presents

Martin Luther King, III with a plaque; Fort Valley mayor John Stumbo with

Centerville Mayor John R. Harley; Mary Lomax; State Reperesentative Lynmore

james and BHMSL guest; Boys & Girls Club Director Denise McCrary with

Nicholas Jolly, Martin Luther King, III, Cedric Watson, Miracle Rumph

and WyKeccia Hill.

FVSU Foundation, Inc. Chairman Calvin Smyre, President Rivers and First lady Betty Rivers, Martin Luther King, III, Congressman Sanford Bishop and Troy Young.

A record crowd fills the Health and Physical Education Complex.Black History Month Scholarship

Luncheon Committee Members,

Thomas Howard and Charlie Hicks.

Mr. FVSU 2010, Carlton Releford, III, BHMSL

Chair Rufus Green, Co-chair Charlia Williams,

President Rivers, and Miss FVSU 2010,

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Fort Valley State University donors gave Wildcat fans another reason to cheer during the 2010 Homecoming game. During the halftime show, several checks were presented to the FVSU Foundation, Inc.: $10,000 from BB&T; $20,000 from the Columbus Alumni Association; $20,500 from the 21st Century Agricultural Alumni and $101,000 pledged from the Class of 1970. All donations provide scholarships for future Wildcats.

Homecoming 2010

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More than 250 Wildcats bid farewell to college life during the 70th annual Spring Commencement on May 1, 2011. The stands of the Health and Physical Education Complex were packed with parents, family members and supporters of graduates, waving “Congratulations” banners and cheering.

Students listened to the advice of keynote speaker Gary Black, Georgia Commissioner of Agriculture, before FVSU President Larry E. Rivers conferred degrees.

The president also recognized several special groups for their generous financial contributions to the institution. FVSU’s Class of 1961 donated $25,000 to start a scholarship endowment—the largest donation given by a 50th Anniversary Class. “We did a mass mailing to all members that graduated in the 1961 class,” said Oscar Jessie, co-chair of the 1961 FVSC Class Reunion.

The Kitchens family, represented by Janice and Phyllis Kitchens, also gave FVSU’s College of Education an $11,000 donation to start a scholarship endowment in memory of Dr. Justine Kitchens, class of 1968.

Spring Commencement

keynote speaker Gary black

Family of Dr. Justine Kitchens with president and first lady Rivers.

Class of 1961 alumni Carolyn Dixon-Wynn and Clifford Lucas

with President Larry and First Lady Betty Rivers.



President Larry E. Rivers asked a committee to assist with the mission of retooling and rebuilding the university’s Blue Machine Marching Band. The FVSU student body answered the call with a plan of action and a contribution. The Pre-Alumni Association donated $1,600 and the FVSU Student Government Association contributed another $60,000 from their budget.

Wildcat alumnus Leon Moss pushed for an adopt-a-band member project. Last year, the National Alumni Association, Inc. approved the idea and formed a committee. During the spring 2010 commencement, the NAA donated $5,000 towards the effort.

“Our chapter donated five mellophone horns, and I donated 14 instruments, 12 trumpets and six saxophones valued at $7,000. I saw the need and encouraged the chapter to get involved,” says Oscar Jessie, Greater Miami Alumni chapter vice president and an FVSU 1961 graduate.

Transformation of the Blue Machine Marching Band

[WHY I GIVE]I am a die-hard Wildcat fan, and I would like to see the Blue Machine Marching Band go to the next level.

— Melvin Smith, class of 1993“ ”

Tom Joyner School of the MonthPopular syndicated radio host Tom Joyner shined the national spotlight on Fort Valley State University in fall 2010. His nonprofit organization, the Tom Joyner Foundation, selected FVSU as its October “School of the Month”.

Funds from this initiative helped provide scholarships to the following students: Kenny Regis, Terrance Tucker, Miles DeWitt, Glorie Chiza, Laith Shannon, Dewayne Davis, Jessika Kendrick, Glen Whidy, Bryant Collier, Timothy Harvey, Elzery Houston, Bonita Hubbard, Gary Walker, Martinique Pinder, Aytena Grant, Cornesha Woodard, Randy Jackson, Rico Jones and Joshua Harvey.

Arthur and Bernice Johnson with President and First Lady Rivers.

Portia Armstrong and Shanet Goodwin with President and First Lady Rivers.

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FVSU Top 5 Thanks to the hard work of university faculty researchers and the Office of Sponsored Programs, the Board of Regent’s reported that FVSU ranked 5th (out of 35 University System of Georgia institutions) in the amount of grants and contracts that it secured this fiscal year.

EXTERNAL FUNDING

Fueling the FutureThanks to Dr. Bharat Singh, Fort Valley State University recently received nearly $1 million from the USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture agency to research energy crops for the next five years.

“This is the first time an FVSU researcher has secured a large AFRI grant,” said Dr. Govind Kannan, dean of the College of Agriculture, Family Sciences and Technology. “There is usually intense competition among the major land-grant institutions for AFRI grants, and this award to FVSU demonstrates the caliber of our research programs.”

SAFE Center GrantThe Macon Kennel Club, an American Kennel Club affiliate, presented a check for $4,937.90 to Dr. Oreta Samples, veterinary technologist and Dr. Seyedmehdi Mobini, professor and interim head of the Department of Veterinary Science for the SAFE Center at its June 6 meeting on behalf of the AKC Companion Animal Relief Canine Support and Relief Fund. The funds will be used to purchase feeding bowls, leashes, litter boxes, harnesses, cat bags, a digital printer and camera to identify animals, muzzles and pooper scoopers.

$1.9 Million Federal Grant for Student Support Services$1.9 million in funding through the U.S. Department of Educations’ Trio Programs, was awarded to the university to provide opportunities for academic development, assist students with basic college requirements, and to motivate students toward the successful completion of their postsecondary education. Student Support Services (SSS) projects also grant aid to current SSS participants who are receiving Federal Pell Grants. The grant will fund FVSU’s Student Support Services and will be distributed over a five-year period.

FVSU and Toyota Team Up for Diversity ProjectOne of America’s leading automakers is helping prepare future educators at Fort Valley State University.

Toyota Motor Company is funding a $500,000, five-year grant through yearly subcontracts to FVSU and three high schools, through its “Enhancing Diversity in Agricultural Education” program. The initiative is designed to recruit and retain minority agricultural educators who typically pursue careers in other industries. The grant, awarded last year, covers scholarships and travel expenses to the annual Future Farmers of America (FFA) convention.

Grantsmanship Award Dr. Isaac Crumbly received the Outstanding Grantsmanship Award for securing the most grants this fiscal year.

2010–2011 External Funding Received By Source

OSP Grant Awards OTHER $5,000

FEDERAL $31,318,047

PRIVATE $3,720,839

STATE $2,046,093

Total: $37,089,979

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ANNUAL AWARD

$7,900,000

$11,500,000

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$12,102,234

$13,083,453

$17,464,310

MULTI-YEAR AWARD

$21,900,000

$24,000,000

$25,700,000

$27,585,133

$31,770,193

$37,066,233


Enormous Growth in 5 YearsFVSU’s chief executive officer, Dr. Larry Rivers, is a man with boundless energy who understood the challenges of the job when he became the university’s eighth president five years ago. A budget deficit, sagging student enrollment and an insufficient endowment are a few of the issues he faced.

In five short years, many changes have occurred. Before Dr. Rivers’ arrival, construction projects only totaled $30 million between 1976 and 2006. Now, they have increased to $160 million. New construction projects include FVSU’s housing facilities—the Wildcat Commons, the $16.8 million science research building, the $9 million Wildcat Stadium and a modern $6 million student center. Additionally, older buildings such as the Stallworth Agricultural Research Building, Ohio, Miller and Huntington halls are now under renovation.

The university has also expanded academic programs to include several master’s degrees. The degrees are in the following areas: biotechnology and school counselor education. New undergraduate courses are in family and consumer science, middle grades and early childhood/ special education.

FVSU also earned the #25 spot among the best historically black colleges and universities listed in the 2010 edition of “America’s Best Colleges” by U.S. News Media Group.

SUCCESS WILDCAT STYLE

[WHY I GIVE]I came from a very small town, Social Circle, Ga. There were no job options. You could pick cotton or become a maid. I entered Fort Valley State College in the eleventh grade, which was 1953 and finished in 1958. I came from a very poor school district and my mother preferred that I attend Fort Valley State College. Fort Valley State gave me a foundation and a chance, and I thank God for it. Every time I received a paycheck, Fort Valley State University got something; and until I die, Fort Valley State University will get something.

We should set examples by helping others so that the recipients will understand the importance of the university’s continuum.

— Betty Holston, Class of 1958

— Bobby Dickey, Chair of the Fine Arts Department

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donors share their reasons for giving back

Foundation Board Members on the Move

Dr. Isaac Crumbly, associate vice president for career and collaborative programs and the founder of the Cooperative Developmental Energy Program received the Presidential Award for Excellence in Science, Mathematics and Engineering Mentoring.

Charles Robinson, Jr., president and chief executive officer of the Sadie G. Mays Health & Rehabilitation Center received the 2011 Revolutions Award for Outstanding Nonprofit Leader. Hired by the nursing home as executive director in 1977, Robinson transformed the center into what it is today, a nationally recognized and award winning facility. The health and rehabilitation center provides a full range of nursing services and rehabilitation to patients.

The leader of FVSU’s National Alumni Association, Inc. is a 1978 graduate who majored in horticulture. Moss is the new president of the organization that unites alumni chapters from 40 cities across the nation. The owner of Accessories and Funwear located in Conyers, Ga. was officially installed at the 21st Biennial National Conference on July 22-25 in Thomasville, Ga.


Pictured at left: Dr. Isaac Crumbly with United States President Barack Obama.

Isaac Crumbly Visits White House, Receives Presidential Award

Dorothy Moss Installed as New NAA President

Charles Robinson Recognized as an Outstanding Nonprofit Leader

‘To whom much is given, much is expected.’ Fort Valley State University extended to me an educational opportunity in the 1960s when others would not; therefore, I must give, not only financially, but through good will, by identifying opportunities for the institution and the steadfast promotion of the university’s mission throughout the state and across our nation as well.

It is another opportunity to contribute to the growth, stability and well being of the university. In addition, it is also an opportunity to provide assistance to students beyond the traditional classroom teaching approach.

I would like to see assistance available for students who are in need. I give in order to help [the] graduate studies [program] engage in activities that are not possible within the regular budget.

There are situations that I see where help is needed, and I hear of conditions that need contributions and I give.

— Fred Harrison, Jr., Class of 1971

— Mark Latimore, Jr., Class of 1973 & Interim Assistant Vice President for Land Grant Affairs

— Anna Holloway, Dean, Graduate Studies & Extended Education

— Annie Hicks, Class of 1954

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Football Last season, the Wildcats finished with an 8-3 mark, closed the season with a Pioneer Bowl appearance, ranked sixth in the NCAA South Region and won national honors as the NCAA Division II top defensive team in the nation. Additionally, four FVSU athletes were signed as free agents in the NFL.

Women’s Basketball The Lady Wildcats won the 2010-11 SIAC Championship title. Under the leadership of charismatic and winning coach (the most wins in the history of Division II women’s basketball) Lonnie Bartley, FVSU has won 10 SIAC Championships with 11 appearances in championship games. The 2010-11 team also advanced to the NCAA South Region Tournament.

Women’s Tennis In 2011, the Lady Wildcats Tennis Team grabbed the SIAC Eastern Division title and finished second in the conference tournament. The success on the court was met with increased fan support during tennis matches and lays the ground-work for a solid, competitive program in the years to come.

Softball After a second place finish in 2010, the Lady Wildcats claimed this year’s SIAC Softball Title for the second time in school history. With the 2011 championship comes an automatic invitation to participate in the NCAA South Regional Championship. The NCAA Tournament appearance is the first for FVSU in softball.

Track & Field This season, 13 student athletes qualified for the NCAA Track & Field Nationals for the second year in a row. The team includes two-time NCAA Division II Defending Triple Jump champion Antoinette Oglesby. The Lady Wildcats Track & Field Team finished fifth in the nation last year.


Championship Teams

This year, the FVSU Foundation, Inc. has teamed with the athletic department for Wildcat Project 250/50 that was established to help increase the number of scholarships for athletes and traditional FVSU students. Imagine what can be accomplished with your annual gift of $500 ($250 towards athletics and $250 to the general scholarship fund).

If you would like to contribute to this initiative, make your donation online at http://past.fvsu.edu/alumni-donors/give-online

Project 250/50

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Ten years ago, Fort Valley State University established a lecture series to honor John Wesley Davison, the first principal of the Fort Valley High and Industrial School.

The objective of the project was to emphasize to students and community residents that education extends well beyond the classroom. Over the years, the series featured notable speakers such as Ludacris, Tasha Smith, Terri Vaughn, Dr. Lewis Baldwin, Spike Lee, Richard Roundtree, Dr. Cornel West, Tim and Daphne Reid, Mae Jemison, Fredricka Whitfield, Dr. Ian Smith and Nikki Giovanni. The JWDLS provides an opportunity for students to meet and question guest speakers who are successful in their career fields. Students are shown how their experiences as undergraduates can lead to an abundance of opportunities outside the ivory towers of FVSU.

The FVSU family counted its blessings on Thanksgiving and gave back to the community by remembering families impacted by the economy’s downturn. FVSU’s faculty and staff provided more than 40 baskets filled with enough food to feed a family of four. FVSU and the Warner Rob-ins Boy Scouts of America, Pack 422 delivered the goods with Dr. and Mrs. Rivers.


10th Anniversary of the John W. Davison Lecture Series

FVSU Gives Back


FOUNDER’S CLUBThomas IrvinPhyllis KitchensThomas & Barbara Palmer

GOLD CLUBEva D. AdamsEmory AllenRudolph DawsonAretha Y. HillKathy J. JonesCharles RobinsonRichard TaylorCharlia WilliamsJ. M. Willis

BLUE CLUBHarriet BlackMaggie L. DavisVeleka L. DouglasJohn K. FletcherMark LatimoreJames A. LatimoreAnthony N. LoveAlbert L. LuceAurie J. McCraryLeon & Dorothy R. MossRoderic I. PettigrewBetty RiversLester B. SolomonHosie Waters

WILDCAT CLUBRonald M. AdamsBern AndersonLloyd D. ArcherRodrick L. BardenGracy M. BarksdaleDanyell BarnesMarvin BeasleyDonna D. BellamyJohn M. BentleyEdward L. BostonNaomi BrannonTommy BrownSteve BrownEdgar C. BrownFrances W. Bryant-LoweryCarol CarterRoosevelt CobbDwayne M. CrewIsaac CrumblyThomas DanielsClarence DanielsMargie Davie

Beverly M. DavisEunice DavisMelinda F. DavisNathan DavisAadrain D. DawseyJohn A. DemonsClinton H. DixonThomas W. DortchEddie DudleyCarrie DumasSamuel L. DumasEmma DumasMichael EarlyRuth FalliganBruce FortJoanne S. GatesSeyoum GelayeJohn E. GilchristLeonard A. GilesJohnny GoodrumDoris GosierRufus C. GreenGregory GreenSamuel GyapongStephen E. HammondMissouri HarrisFred HarrisonMagalene HesterIra & Annie HicksCharlie A. HicksAnnie HicksAnna HollowayRose M. HoltonSharon K. HuntCurtis D. HunterGeoffrey M. IbimWaydene JacksonLynmore JamesOra James-WilliamsDorothy B. JohnsonLinda D. JohnsonJohnny C. JohnsonErnestine JohnsonArthur H. JohnsonAurellius J. JonesAlfred JonesNorman JosephCharles C. KingColeman A. LandersBetty A. LeversonMattie LipscombJoe B. MaddoxAngela J. Manson

Lawrence E. MarableRosetta B. MayMerline V. McCloudMary E. McCraryRhonda M. McdanielJohnny S. McLendonTommy McMullinsOdessa McNairErnest McNealeyLorene C. McRaeMatthew McRaeJames A. MeansGeorge R. MooreWilliam & Willie MooreheadWayne MorrisRuby N. MyersHenry G. NashGene OdomJerry OglesbyYvonne OliverJosiah PhelpsWillie L. PittardEarline PittsWayne PittsCecil PorterWillie L. ReidScott J. RiegelMary L. RileyLarry E. RiversMary Roberts-BaileyYvonne L. RockmoreJuanita A. RoundtreeLisa M. ScipioSaid L. SewellWhymon M. SimmonsLaConstance SmithTerrance D. SmithNelsonia StanleyErogers StinsonJohn E. StumboGeorge TateShirley A. TaylorGloria W. ThomasGeoffrey W. TurnerFred R. Van HartesveldtDouglas VasonLillie D. WardCouncil WilcoxArletha M. WilliamsHarold J. WilliamsWillie L. WilliamsMygleetus Wright

President’s Club Members

Beginning July 1, 2007, four President’s Clubs were established for individuals who supported one or more academic areas (excluding athletics) through the FVSU Foundation, Inc. at one of the giving levels below during the fiscal year (July 1 – June 30): FOUNDER’S CLUB$10,000 and above GOLD CLUB$5,000-$9,999 BLUE CLUB$2,500-$4,999 WILDCAT CLUB$1,000-$2,499

The contribution entitles the donor to have a name listing in the Foundation’s Annual Report of Giving; a donor pin, recognition at events and invitations by the president to special activities after June 30, 2011. Tickets to athletic events are not included in the President’s Club membership package. Donors wishing to purchase tickets for athletic events must contact the Cashier’s Office at (478) 825-3035 or visit WildcatTicketOffice.com.

[WHY I GIVE]I am an education student and Fort Valley State University is my school. It is the bridge that brought me across.

— Eva Adams, class of 1967

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$50,000–$100,000Fountain City Classic, Inc.Columbus, GA

$17,000–$49,999Combined Federal Campaign #0217Middle Georgia AreaMacon, GA

The Tom Joyner Foundation, Inc.Irving, TX

$8,000–$16,999BB&T (Branch Banking and Trust Company)Whiteville, NC 28472

FVSU National Alumni AssociationFort Valley, GA

John and Mary Franklin Foundation, Inc.Atlanta, GA

Synovus FoundationColumbus, GA

The Thomas T. & Bernice F. Irvin Foundation Inc.Atlanta, GA

University System of Georgia FoundationAtlanta, GA

$3,000–$7,999AT&T FoundationNew York, NY

BASF CorporationRockaway, NJ

First Baptist Church of GarmonWarner Robins, GA

FVSU Albany Area Alumni ChapterAlbany, GA

FVSU Augusta Area Alumni ChapterAugusta, GA

FVSU Columbus, Georgia Alumni ChapterColumbus, GA

FVSU Dekalb County Alumni ChapterRex, GA

FVSU Macon-Bibb County Alumni ChapterMacon, GA

Georgia Power Foundation, Inc.Princeton, NJHarris + Smith LLCAtlanta, GA

Honeywell InternationalBonaire, GA

IBM International FoundationArmonk, NY

National Philanthropic TrustJenkintown, PA

State Farm Companies FoundationPrinceton, NJ

The Coca-Cola FoundationAtlanta, GA

The National Collegiate Athletic AssociationIndianapolis, IN

United Technologies Matching Gift CenterPrinceton, NJ

$1,000–$2,9996th BrigadeSavannah, GA

Aaron’s Sales & Lease Ownership For LessKennesaw, GA

Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.Fort Valley, GA

American Honda Motor Co., Inc.Torrance, CA

AP SuippliersTorrance, CA

AT&T United Way Employee Giving CampaignPrinceton, NJ

Beta Delta Sigma ChapterFort Valley, GA

Bristol-Myers Squibb Foundation Inc.New York, NY

C.J. Edwards Funeral HomeFort Valley, GA

CB&T BankWarner Robins, GA

Central Union Missionary Baptist ChurchFort Valley, GA

Cleo Roberts — Robert’s Tax ServiceMacon, GA

Coalition of Black Football Officials of South Florida, Oscar JessieMiami, FL

Critter Fixer Veterinary HospitalByron, GA

Delta Pi Sigma ChapterMacon, GA

Delta Sigma Theta Eta ChapterFort Valley, GA

Early Hines, LLCAtlanta, GA

Fantastic Smiles, LLCFort Valley, GA

Five Points ChevronFort Valley, GA

Flint EnergiesReynolds, GA

Fort Valley Alumnae Chapter, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc.Fort Valley, GA

Fort Valley Utility CommissionFort Valley, GA

FVSU Baldwin County Alumni ChapterHardwick, GA

FVSU Detroit Area Alumni ChapterDetroit, MI

FVSU Dublin-Laurens County Alumni ChapterEast Dublin, GA

FVSU Queen Scholarship FundColumbus, GA

FVSU Southern Crescent Alumni ChapterRiverdale, GA

G And G LLCButler, GA

Gamma Pi Omega ChapterFort Valley, GA

Girls Incorporated of Columbus, Phenix Russell Develop. Fund

Hope for Today, IncMacon, GA

Jacob Parker Scholarship Fund – Unity ChurchesMacon, GA

Lockheed Martin Matching Gift ProgrmCherry Hill, NJ

Macedonia CME ChurchFort Valley, GA

Merck Partnership for GivingPrinceton, NJ

New Hope Baptist ChurchMontezuma, GA

New Hope International, Inc.Warner Robins, GA

New Pilgrim Missionary Baptist ChurchMacon, GA

New Poplar Spring Baptist ChurchMontezuma, GA

Peck, Shaffer & Williams, LLPCincinnati, OH

Prince Hall Grand ChapterRiverdale, GA

Public Service Communications, Inc.Reynolds, GA

Public Service Telephone Co.Reynolds, GA

Robert W. Baird and Co.IncorporatedMilwaukee, WI

Shiloh Baptist ChurchFort Valley, GA

Target Management Group, LLCWarner Robins, GA

Trinity Baptist ChurchFort Valley, GA

Troy Young RealtyMacon, GA

University Sports Publications Co., Inc.Elmont, NY

Wildcat Nation–Albany

$500–$999Benns Printing CompanyButler, GA

Center for Creative Growth And Human DevLaGrange, GA

Chevron Humankind Employee FundsPrinceton, NJ

Critter Fixer Veterinary II Hospital Corp.Bonaire, GA

Enviromental Soap Co. of AmericaEnigma, GA

Fellowship Bible Baptist ChurchWarner Robins, GA

Fidelity Charitable Gift FundCincinnati, OH

BUSINESSES AND ORGANIZATIONSdonors of the fvsu foundation, inc. FISCAL YEAR 2010–2011

EVERY GIFT COUNTS.Large contributions to the university receive

news coverage, but all contributions are

appreciated at Fort Valley State University.

In the last fiscal year, gifts of $500 or less

combined to provide more than $120,000 to

FVSU. The gifts empower the institution to

continue its tradition of teaching, research

and community outreach.

By designating a gift to a specific FVSU

college or program, rest assured that the

area you care about most will benefit.

FVSU Metro Atlanta Alumni ChapterAtlanta, GA

FVSU Paul W. Butler Greater Palm Beach County Alumni ChapterWest Palm Beach, FL

FVSU Pre Alumni Association

FVSU West Georgia Alumni ChapterLaGrange, GA

Green Grove Baptist ChurchElko, GA

Hill-Marshall Academy, Inc.Perry, GA

Joysach, Inc.Thomaston, GA

National Black College Alumni Hall of Fame FoundationAtlanta, GA

Olin Corporation Charitable TrustPrinceton, NJ

Olivet Institutional Baptist ChurchCleveland, OH

Rafferty Consulting, LLCMamaroneck, NY

Smith Chapel Baptist ChurchLizella, GA

St. James A.M.E. ChurchColumbus, GA

United WayNew York, NY

Urostone, LLCCordele, GA

Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.Fort Valley, GA

$100–$499100 Women in GoldWarner Robins, GA

Abrams Mobile Document Destruction

Services, Inc.Thomasville, GA

Allens Contracting Company, Inc.Montezuma, GA

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc.Warner Robins, GA

Auxiliary To The Georgia Veterinary Medical AssociationBuford, GA

AzecMacon, GA

Beulahland Baptist ChurchMacon, GA

BHP ConsultingFort Valley, GA

Candler Dental Associates, PCDecatur, GA

CB&T Bank of Middle GeorgiaFort Valley, GA

Clark’s Learning Center, Inc.Jackson, GA

Clement & Wynn Program Managers, Inc.Decatur, GA

Community Plaza #1Fort Valley, GA

Cool N Dry Self-StorageFort Valley, GACorker Animal HospitalWarner Robins, GA

Fairmont Class Of 1960Griffin, GA

Fairview CME ChurchFort Valley, GA

Faith Memorial ChurchIdeal, GA

Fort Valley Chapter of the Links Inc.Perry, GA

FVSU Academic Success Center

FVSU Agriculture ResearchFort Valley, GA

FVSU College of Agric. & Home Economics and Allied ProgramsFort Valley, GA

FVSU Family & Consumer SciencesFort Valley, GA

FVSU Fine ArtsFort Valley, GA

FVSU Fort Valley Area Alumni ChapterFort Valley, GA

FVSU Habitat for HumanityFort Valley, GA

FVSU Office of AdmissionsFort Valley, GA

FVSU Rose City Alumni ChapterThomasville, GA

FVSU Warner Robins Area Alumni ChapterWarner Robins, GA

Gate 5 Enterprises, Inc.Warner Robins, GA

Georgia Strawberry FestivalReynolds, GA

Henry Hopson Agency, Inc.Centerville, GA

Jackson AutomotiveMacon, GA

Johnson & Johnson Family of CompaniesPrinceton, NJ

Kennedy DrugsMacon, GA

Leonard Lester & AssociatesHawkinsville, GA

Middle Georgia Medical Society Inc.Macon, GA

Mid-Ga Farm Services, LLCMontezuma, GA

Nic’s ToggeryTallahassee, FL

Peach County Board of CommissionersFort Valley, GA

Peach County High SchoolFort Valley, GA

PSEG FoundationPrinceton, NJ

R & R Quick Stop No. 2Fort Valley, GA

Reading & Savings Club

Robins Federal Credit UnionWarner Robins, GA

Sky BeveragesFort Valley, GA

Smash & Associates, Inc.Tucker, GA

Springhill Baptist ChurchLizella, GA

Straight Life Church of God Penecostal, Inc.Griffin, GA

Tonjan & Associates Consulting, LLCWarner Robins, GA

Transouth Motorcoach, Inc.Warner Robins, GA

TruistNew York, NY

Truss Auto Group, LLCTalladega, AL

Union Baptist ChurchMacon, GA

Up Close Marketing, Inc.Tucker, GA

Valley Insurance Service, Inc.Fort Valley, GA

Woodline SolutionsAtlanta, GA

$1–$99Americus Area Alumni Chapter of Fort Valley State UniversityAmericus, GA

Big Indian Feed & Tack, LLCFort Valley, GA

C&P Seafood CompanyMacon, GA

Citigroup Global Markets, Inc.New York, NY

City Of CentervilleCenterville, GA

City Of PerryPerry, GA

Fish Port IIMacon, GA

Fort Valley Main Street DDAFort Valley, GA

Houston Primary Care, Inc.Warner Robins, GA

National Assoc. of Radio and Telecommunications EngineeringMedway, MA

Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.Fort Valley, GA

Paladin Acquisition Management & Consulting, LLCFort Valley, GA

PSEGPrinceton, NJ

Renaissance Chartiable FoundationIndianapolis, IN

Saint Peter A.M.E. ChurchFort Valley, GA

The Home DepotPrinceton, NJ

Weldon, Williams, & Lick, Inc.Fort Smith, AZ

Winddudes ComputerWarner Robins, GA

Zion Baptist ChurchXenia, OH

BUSINESSES AND ORGANIZATIONSdonors of the fvsu foundation, inc.

[WHY I GIVE] I think it is impossible to work with our great students and not accept some responsibility for making sure they have a step up on the ladder of higher education.

— Canter Brown, Jr., Executive Vice President & Chief Legal Counsel“ ”

FISCAL YEAR 2010–2011

INDIVIDUALSdonors of the fvsu foundation, inc.

$50,000Dulcena Brown EstateDublin, GA

Thomas IrvinAtlanta, GA

$8000–$16,999Phyllis KitchensLithonia, GA

Thomas & Barbara PalmerFort Valley, GA

$3,000–$7,999Eva D. AdamsFort Valley, GA

Emory AllenStone Mountain, GA

Harriet BlackAtlanta, GA

Maggie L. DavisMacon, GA

Rudolph DawsonLaveen, AZ

Veleka L. DouglasDistrict Hts, MD

John K. FletcherFitzgerald, GA

Aretha Y. HillWarner Robins, GA

Kathy J. JonesColumbus, GA

James A. LatimoreFort Valley, GA

Mark LatimoreAmericus, GA

Albert L. LuceFort Valley, GA

Leon & Dorothy R. MossConyers, GA

Roderic I. PettigrewBethesda, MD

Charles RobinsonDecatur, GA

Lester B. SolomonTuscaloosa, AL

Richard TaylorAtlanta, GA

Samuel & Julia TaylorValdosta, GA

Charlia WilliamsFort Valley, GA

J. M. WillisMarietta, GA

$1,000–$2,999Ronald M. AdamsWarner Robins, GA

Bern AndersonSandersville, GA

Lloyd D. ArcherWarner Robins, GA

Rodrick L. BardenFayetteville, GA

Gracy M. BarksdaleAtlanta, GA

Danyell BarnesFort Valley, GA

Marvin BeasleyAtlanta, GA

Donna D. BellamyCenterville, GA

John M. BentleyFort Valley, GA

Edward L. BostonFayetteville, GA

Naomi BrannonGray, GA

Tommy BrownMacon, GA

Steve BrownThomasville, GA

Edgar C. BrownKathleen, GA

Frances W. Bryant-LoweryDecatur, GA

Carol CarterAtlanta, GA

Roosevelt CobbFort Wayne, IN

Dwayne M. CrewFort Valley, GA

Isaac Crumbly Fort Valley, GA

Thomas DanielsRiverdale, GA

Clarence DanielsSpartanburg, SC

Margie DavieNewnan, GA

Beverly M. DavisColumbus, GA

Eunice DavisGainesville, GA

Melinda F. DavisWarner Robins, GA

Nathan DavisAtlanta, GA

Aadrain D. DawseyWarner Robins, GA

John A. DemonsFort Valley, GA

Clinton H. DixonFort Valley, GA

Thomas W. DortchAtlanta, GA

Eddie DudleyMacon, GA

Carrie DumasEast Point, GA

Samuel L. DumasAtlanta, GA

Emma DumasAtlanta, GA

Michael EarlyByron, GA

Ruth FalliganRiverdale, GA

Bruce FortAlbany, GA

Joanne S. GatesAlbany, GA

Seyoum GelayeByron, GA

John E. GilchristBonaire, GA

Leonard A. GilesFort Valley, GA

Johnny GoodrumGriffin, GA

Doris GosierFort Valley, GA

Rufus C. GreenReynolds, GA

Gregory GreenFort Valley, GA

Samuel GyapongByron, GA

Stephen E. HammondSterling, VA

Missouri HarrisAugusta, GA

Fred HarrisonWinterville, GA

Magalene HesterDetroit, MI

Ira Hicks, Annie HicksFort Valley, GA

Charlie A. HicksReynolds, GA

Annie & Ira HicksFort Valley, GA

Anna HollowayFort Valley, GA

Rose M. HoltonMcDonough, GA

Sharon K. HuntWarner Robins, GA

Curtis D. HunterLongwood, FL

Geoffrey M. IbimFort Valley, GA

Waydene JacksonDecatur, GA

Lynmore JamesMontezuma, GA

Ora James-WilliamsLizella, GA

Dorothy B. JohnsonHuntsville, AL

Johnny C. JohnsonErie, PA

Linda D. JohnsonFort Valley, GA

Ernestine JohnsonFort Valley, GA

Arthur H. JohnsonAlbany, GA

Aurellius J. JonesMacon, GA

Alfred JonesLizella, GA

Norman JosephFort Valley, GA

Charles C. KingAlbany, GA

Coleman A. LandersMonroe, GA

Betty A. LeversonWarner Robins, GA

Mattie LipscombThomaston, GA

Anthony N. LoveFayetteville, GA

Joe B. MaddoxKnoxville, TN

Angela J. MansonMacon, GA

Lawrence E. MarableMacon, GA

Rosetta B. MayDublin, GA

Merline V. McCloudBrunswick, GA

Mary E. McCraryFort Valley, GA

Aurie J. McCraryColumbus, GA

Rhonda M. McdanielSierra Vista, AZ

Johnny S. McLendonRentz, GA

Tommy McMullinsAltadena, CA

Odessa McNairFort Valley, GA

Ernest McNealeyTuscaloosa, AL

Lorene C. McRaeFort Valley, GA

Matthew McRaeAthens, GA

James A. MeansAtlanta, GA

George R. MooreLaGrange, GA

William & Willie MooreheadFort Valley, GA

Wayne MorrisStone Mtn, GA

Ruby N. MyersWatkinsville, GA

Henry G. NashSilver Spring, MD

Gene OdomDecatur, GA

Jerry Oglesby

Yvonne OliverFort Valley, GA

Josiah PhelpsFort Valley, GA

Willie L. PittardAnnandale, VA

Earline PittsDecatur, GA

Wayne PittsDecatur, GA

Cecil PorterForsyth, GA

Willie L. ReidKathleen, GA

Scott J. RiegelAtlanta, GA

Mary L. RileyPerry, GA

Larry E. RiversFort Valley, GA

Betty RiversFort Valley, GA

Mary Roberts-BaileyAthens, GA

Yvonne L. RockmoreFort Valley, GA

Juanita A. RoundtreeDouglas, GA

Lisa M. ScipioWarner Robins, GA

Said L. Sewell

Whymon M. SimmonsPhiladelphia, PA

LaConstance SmithMacon, GA

Terrance D. SmithMacon, GA

Nelsonia StanleyFort Worth, TX

Erogers StinsonKingstowne, VA

John E. Stumbo, Helen StumboFort Valley, GA

George TateJackson, GA

Shirley A. TaylorLorton, VA

Gloria W. ThomasLithia Springs, GA

Geoffrey W. TurnerUnion Point, GA

Fred R. Van HartesveldtFort Valley, GA

Douglas VasonAtlanta, GA

Lillie D. WardFort Valley, GA

Hosie WatersMontezuma, GA

Council WilcoxWarner Robins, GA

Arletha M. WilliamsMacon, GA

Harold J. WilliamsWalterboro, SC

Willie L. WilliamsByron, GA

Mygleetus WrightWarner Robins, GA

$500–$999Bernestine AllenMitchellville, MD

Ashley T. BallardFort Valley, GA

Sara BealingNewnan, GA

Charlie B. BelcherHarlem, GA

Donnie BellamyFort Valley, GA

Emma J. BestWashington, DC

Clara BraswellWarner Robins, GA

Mary D. BrewingtonDecatur, GA

Inez BrewtonFort Valley, GA

Paul D. BrownWarner Robins, GA

Denise BrownThomasville, GA

Cynthia A. BrownMalvern, PA

H. L. BrownReynolds, GA

Ulysses BrownSuffolk, VA

Hattie L. ChappellCuthbert, GA

Charles C. ColbertChampaign, IL

Donovan O. ColeyAndersonville, GA

Matthew ConyersThomasville, GA

Annie G. CorkerFort Valley, GA

Theordore R. DainelsFt. Washington, MD

Theodore R. DanielsFt Washington, MD

Nylon DavisWhigham, GA

Rhonda R. Dennard Greenville, NC

Carolyn Dixon WynnRaleigh, NC

Jimmie C. DouglasMillen, GA

Ervin D. EngramStone Mtn, GA

Mark M. EvansAccokeek, MD”



Lucious FelderDecatur, GA

Sandra FluellenFort Valley, GA

James W. FordHermitage, TN

John R. FouchAtlanta, GA

Will R. GetzFort Valley, GA

Fred GibsonCharlotte, NC

Joan B. GriffinAtlanta, GA

Patricia GuestHarrisburg, PA

Esco HallBaxley, GA

LaRue C. HardenPerry, GA

Roslyn D. HargroveAtlanta, GA

Linda G. HarrisCenterville, GA

Alexa HendersonAtlanta, GA

Barbara A. HollandAugusta, GA

Larry HolmesPerry, GA

James L. HolstonAthens, GA

Bettye C. HolstonAthens, GA

Gregory HomerFort Valley, GA

Thomas HowardFort Valley, GA

Joan W. HuffstetlerTulsa, OK

Gregory HunlenDecatur, GA

Royce L. JamesMacon, GA

Evelyn JohnsonDecatur, GA

Cora B. JohnsonChicago, IL

Hiram JohnsonHahira, GA

Helen JonesMacon, GA

Alma R. JonesLithonia, GA

Stella L. KendrickSparta, GA

Donald KoonceMiami Gardens, FL

Winston A. LawsonWarner Robins, GA

Glenn LedbetterFlorissant, MO

Howard N. LeeChapel Hill, NC

Osborne LeroyAlexandria, VA

Constwilla LewisThomasville, GA

George LightfootGriffin, GA

Randolph A. LindseyFort Valley, GA

Alecia LivattFort Valley, GA

Leon J. LomaxFort Valley, GA

Miriam LoveFayetteville, GA

Tara J. LoveMableton, GA

James LovettHephzibah, GA

Joycine G. LoweAtlanta, GA

Wilbert MajorLizella, GA

Wanda J. MajorLizella, GA

Priscilla W. MangrumDecatur, GA

Alfrieda MansonMacon, GA

Jorgette L. MauzerallPerry, GA

Hope C. MauzerallPerry, GA

Major McKenzieFort Valley, GA

Teresa E. McKenzieLithonia, GA

Gwendolyn MillerFayetteville, GA

Frances G. MosesHuntersville, NC

Colette NashMacon, GA

Donn E. PerkinsCharlotte, NC

Gita C. PhelpsMilledgeville, GA

Velma PhillipsMacon, GA

Dorothy PittardAnnandale, VA

Robert L. PlummerDublin, GA

Geraldine C. PritchettAtlanta, GA

Cathlyn PyeDecatur, GA

Ella E. RavnellBaltimore, MD

Andrew A. ReeseLorton, VA

Julius ScipioWarner Robins, GA

Eleanor K. SikesByron, GA

John W. SimmonsMacon, GA

Donna SimsWarner Robins, GA

Georgia L. SmithAtlanta, GA

Shelly SmithMableton, GA

Elizabeth StephensSandersville, GA

Tena C. StewartDelaware, OH

Oscar J. StreetDouglas, GA

Dorothy A. StriplingElko, GA

Frances L. TrutlinThomasville, GA

Alphonso B. VarnerFort Valley, GA

Rosetta VickersMiami, FL

Fred D. WilliamsMacon, GA

Willie L. WillisWhitsett, NC

Daniel K. WimsFort Valley, GA

Terrence R. WolforkFort Valley, GA

Mattie WrightColumbus, GA

Agnes A. YoungStatesboro, GA

$100–$499Dennie L. AdamsThomasville, GA

Donald AdamsTuscaloosa, AL

Sylvia AdamsBlakely, GA

Loretta S. AddersonAugusta, GA

Adegbola AdesoganGainesville, FL

Tasha M. AldermanFort Valley, GA

Barbara J. AllenMacon, GA

Richard B. AllenAtlanta, GA

Andy AmbroseMacon, GA

George AmicaFort Valley, GA

Mary E. ArcherSandersville, GA

Opel AskewEast Point, GA

Ronald M. AtkinsonJunction City, KS

Louise S. AustinHaddock, GA

Edna BakerBuena Vista, GA

Sonia Balfour-FearsPowder Springs, GA

Teresa BarnettElberton, GA

Willie M. BarrettMacon, GA

Stacie Barrett

James C. BasleyMacon, GA

Margaret E. BeardMontrose, GA

Samuel BeaufordMilledgeville, GA

Delores BeaversCartersville, GA

Ada BellColumbus, GA

Arthur J. BentleyRoberta, GA

Theodore H. BeyToledo, OH

Lillian B. BlackPerry, GA

Minnie BlyEatonton, GA

Clara T. BoldenHomerville, GA

Albert E. BonaparteGrovetown, GA

Elmira H. Bonner LassterMacon, GA

Gwendolyn S. BookerMacon, GA

Daphne BostonFayetteville, GA

James E. BrownOpelika, AL

George BrownDixie, GA

Vanisa J. BrownThomasville, GA

Bertha BrownLithonia, GA

Darlene BrownMontezuma, GA

Myland R. BrownDothan, AL

Gene BrownGainesville, GA

Oris W. BryantAmericus, GA

Andrea M. BryantThomasville, GA

Retired Georgia Agriculture Commissioner

Tommy Irvin is a long-time friend and

supporter of Fort Valley State University.

The longest-serving Georgia official

and the longest-serving agriculture

commissioner in the United States

marked his retirement from office with a

major gift to the university’s scholarship

fund from a campaign account.

“I have felt a special connection to Fort

Valley State since I first ran for agriculture

commissioner back in 1970,” Irvin

explained. “I wanted to do good with

the remaining funds in my campaign

account, so I transferred $50,000 in

stock to aid students. The law allows me

to do this, and I am glad that I could.”

DONORSPOTLIGHT



TOMMY IRVIN

Anthony T. BryantChelsea, AL

Rhonda BryantChelsea, AL

William BuchananSpringfield, VA

Doneata BuchananBowdon, GA

Chandrea M. BuggsByron, GA

Carolyne BurgmanGreensboro, NC

Debra J. BurnamMontezuma, GA

Diane ByrdMacon, GA

Vivian CainionPerry, GA

Geraldine Calhoun-KerrAtlanta, GA

Mary CampMacon, GA

Moses CareyChapel Hill, NC

Glen N. CareyMacon, GA

Nerissa N. CarrHephzibah, GA

Audrea M. CarsonAtlanta, GA

Evangeline CarsonFort Valley, GA

Barbara CarsonMacon, GA

Rhonda CarsonCarrollton, GA

Andrew H. CarterFort Valley, GA

Melody L. CarterWarner Robins, GA

George CaubleMacon, GA

Geneva CauseyMacon, GA

Mable L. ChaneyUnadilla, GA

Earl K. ChaneyUnadilla, GA

Robert L. ClaytonAlbany, GA

Betty ColemanMcDonough, GA

Everlen ColemanThomasville, GA

Donavon ColeyColumbus, GA

Mary E. CollinsIndianpolis, IN

Rhonda L. ColvinFort Valley, GA

Phyllis CombsWinston, GA

Charity ConnerThomasville, GA

Dorothy ContehFort Valley, GA

Ella CooperLive Oak, FL

Sallye CopelandMacon, GA

Martha S. CornishAthens, GA

Katie M. CottleNewark, NJ

Vestilla A. Crafter-ClarkFort Valley, GA

Barbara CrockerFort Valley, GA

G. Cromer

Elvira D. CullerFort Valley, GA

Frances M. CulpepperAtlanta, GA

Sarah CurtisHinesville, GA

Loretta DanielColumbus, GA

Barbara DanielyFort Valley, GA

Grace E. DavisSandersville, GA

Barbara J. DavisWarner Robins, GA

Beverly Y. DavisColumbus, GA

Kelly D. DawseyCenterville, GA

Ethel W. DawsonFort Valley, GA

Mary A. DawsonMilwaukee, WI

Howard DentEast Elmhurst, NY

Charles H. DewberryMacon, GA

Bobby DickeyFort Valley, GA

Raymond DickeyRoberta, GA

Carmel A. DiggsThomasville, GA

Milledge L. DixonAtlanta, GA

James DodsonMacon, GA

Victoria DubrielFort Valley, GA

Robert DumasMacon, GA

J. A. DumasFayetteville, GA

Cora DunkleyTampa, FL

David W. DunnMacon, GA

Rosa DunnMacon, GA

Ruby M. DunnMacon, GA

Denise W. EadyBonaire, GA

Johnnie L. EarlyMaumee, OH

Diane EasleyMacon, GA

Laronda F. EasonFort Valley, GA

Robert D. EdwardsFlint, MI

Shirley EllisMacon, GA

Rosa P. EnglishMontrose, GA

Nesbert EnglishMontrose, GA

Betty J. ErvinUnadilla, GA

Virden EvansTallahassee, FL

Retha EzellFort Valley, GA

Florine EzellFort Valley, GA

Linda FairAthens, GA

Meigan M. FieldsKathleen, GA

Marie A. FlandersFort Valley, GA

Vivian B. FluellenPerry, GA

Jared FluellenPerry, GA

Mary C. FordEast Point, GA

Nancy Forde’Macon, GA

Ira L. FosterCenterville, GA

Alyce FowlksAtlanta, GA

Edith FrazierAthens, GA

Wayne O. FreemanFort Valley, GA

Esther FussellMacon, GA

Anne R. Gayles-FeltonTallahassee, FL

Charlotte GeorgeLoganville, GA

Melvin C. GeorgeAlbany, GA

Ruth GetterPerry, GA

Amanda D. GloverMacon, GA

Lovelle W. GoldenFt. Washington, MD

Mattye J. GordonReynolds, GA

Rudolph GrantFayetteville, GA

Robert W. GreenFort Valley, GA

Estella GreenFort Valley, GA

Freddy GreerFort Valley, GA

Shandrina V. GriffinMacon, GA

Nathalie E. GriffinMilledgeville, GA

Joann GuestRoselle, NJ

Lewis GuestRoselle, NJ

Carolyn GuyLizella, GA

Marva HackneyAtlanta, GA

Roy E. HadleyAtlanta, GA

Joan HadleyAtlanta, GA

George E. HaileyDenver, CO

Ruben HairstonLaGrange, GA

Jacqueline HallBaxley, GA

Brigitte D. HallWarner Robins, GA

Charlene HamptonThomasville, GA

Sidney T. HandFort Valley, GA

Erma HankersonOglethorpe, GA

Hazel HargroveMilledgeville, GA

Mary HarmonMacon, GA

Cassandra T. HarrisBonaire, GA

Steve HartLangston, OK

Geraldlene HendersonAtlanta, GA

Mary HenleyJonesboro, GA

Elven HerringThomasville, GA

Travis W. HillFort Irwin, CA

Homer C. HillFayetteville, GA

Donald S. HillMilledgeville, GA

Lonnie HillmanLawrenceville, GA

Morris HillsmanFort Valley, GA

Clemmon HodgesGainesville, FL

Dean R. HodgesPhiladelphia, PA

Izola HoganNorth Haven, CT

May D. HollandSavannah, GA

Ronald W. HolmesRoswell, GA

Dennis HolseySparta, GA

Bryan K. HopkinsTacoma, WA

Frances T. HoskinFort Valley, GA

Narkisa HowardMableton, GA

Vannie HowardIdeal, GA

Wendell D. HowardMacon, GA

Kevin D. HowardWarner Robins, GA

Willie M. HubbardChattanooga, TN

Barbara J. HumphreyFort Valley, GA

Karen HuntCrescent, OK

Estella HunterMacon, GA

Willie E. HunterEllenwood, GA

James M. HunterAtlanta, GA

Alvin L. HustonMacon, GA

Lorene Y. IngramReynolds, GA

Hugh InmanCamilla, GA

Cleveland S. IveyCoolidge, GA

Stacey IveyCoolidge, GA

Denisha Jackson

Fannie C. JacksonMacon, GA

Clinton J. JacksonAtlanta, GA

Ricky M. JacksonFort Valley, GA

James J. JeffersonWest Palm Bch, FL

Nella C. JenkinsFort Valley, GA

Curtis JenkinsNewnan, GA

Joyce O. JenkinsWarner Robins, GA

Bernice JohnsonAlbany, GA

Annie E. JohnsonHephzibah, GA

Edgar A. JohnsonColumbus, GA

Juone B. JohnsonWarner Robins, GA

Doris M. JohnsonAtlanta, GA

Jennifer R. JohnsonMilwaukee, WI

Kalanos V. JohnsonJonesboro, GA

Raymond JohnsonThomasville, GA

Clarence JohnsonCollege Park, GA

Arthur J. JohnsonFort Gaines, GA

Daniel JolleyMacon, GA

Willie G. JonesSouth Windsor, CT

Olivia JonesLawrenceville, GA

David JonesMcDonough, GA

Mamie P. JordanKansas City, MO

Berry JordanBonaire, GA

[WHY I GIVE] Fort Valley State University is the school that equipped me to be what I am today.— James Holston, Class of 1960“ ”



Sheila KendrickBonaire, GA

Gussie P. KendrickFort Valley, GA

Michael L. KennedyChattanooga, TN

B. P. KerryCharlotte, NC

Phyllis KimballWarner Robins, GA

Georgia KimbleMilledgeville, GA

Otha KincyAthens, GA

Richard KnightDallas, TX

Johnnie M. LaneDecatur, GA

Frances G. LatimoreFort Valley, GA

Sharee LawrenceLagrange, GA

Tyice O. LawrenceAtlanta, GA

Della G. LawtonValdosta, GA

Lorene LayBethlehem, GA

Andrew A. LeeWarner Robins, GA

Esper LeeWashington, GA

Wenonah LeighColumbus, GA

Catherine LemonsAtlanta, GA

Neal C. LeonardWaynesboro, GA

Delores LewisThomasville, GA

Charles M. LewisDecatur, GA

E. B. LewisMilledgeville, GA

Jeremy N. LewisEl Paso, TX

James LewisMacon, GA

Bettye H. LivermanJacksonville, FL

Duncan E. LivseyCassville, GA

Frank K. LochnerFort Valley, GA

Barbara LouisFayetteville, GA

Terry L. LoveLizella, GA

Mary M. LoweAtlanta, GA

LaTonya R. LoweMacon, GA

Lavonne S. LowmanFort Valley, GAKatrana D. LuellenAtlanta, GA

James L. MackWarner Robins, GA

David A. MackAthens, GA

Eddie R. MaddoxDecatur, GA

Bridget K. MaguireGainesville, GA

Ruby MahoneMiami, FL

Sylvia J. MaloneFort Valley, GA

Cleveland MannAmericus, GA

Wilbur MansonMilledgeville, GA

Barbara A. MansonElko, GA

Walter MarriaThomasville, GA

Annie H. MarshallPerry, GA

Ruth D. MartinMacon, GA

Fannie MatthewWashington, DC

Irene S. MatthewsWashington, DC

Alton MattoxWarner Robins, GA

Leitra Y. MaxwellMacon, GA

Mary MaynardGallatin, TN

George MbataMacon, GA

Margaret McCormickFort Valley, GA

Grace McCormickLizella, GA

Jeanette McCraryDenver, CO

Paulette McCray-NeelyAtlanta, GA

William C. McCulloughSandy Springs, GA

Mabel McCulloughAtlanta, GA

Wyvonnia McGeeSt. Petersburg, FL

Larry McGruderTifton, GA

Rose E. McRaeColumbus, GA

Robert MeadowsKathleen, GA

John E. MerittAtlanta, GA

Faye E. MerriweatherEast Point, GAJosephine MillerMontezuma, GA

James MitchellOrlando, FL

Sherry Moore-WilliamsonMacon, GA

Herschel E. MoormanFayetteville, GA

MoseeShaker Hts, OH

George G. Moss Decatur, GA

Naydean MossFort Valley, GA

Willie C. MossFredericksbrg, VA

Archie MuckleSpringfield, VA

Verna MuckleSpringfield, VA

Floydtina MurrayHephzibah, GA

Tamara MurrayWaner Robins, GA

Lekeisha T. NelsonWarner Robins, GA

Aaron A. NewberryHephzibah, GA

Lillie NewberryCincinnati, OH

Vann NewkirkRocky Mount, NC

Mary E. OdomMonticello, GA

Conswalla OgburnMontezuma, GA

Leroy OsbornAlexandria, VA

Samuel E. PalmerKathleen, GA

Young W. ParkWarner Robins, GA

Annette H. PatmonColumbus, GA

Annie M. PaytonByron, GA

Laurone PeteFort Valley, GA

Rosie PettiesWarner Robins, GA

Geloria A. PhelpsMilledgeville, GA

Laura L. PhillipsBloomington, MN

Veronica PittmanFort Valley, GA

Marshall B. PittsFayetteville, NC

Minnetta PoolerRichomind Hill, GA

Betty J. PorterForsyth, GABarbara H. PowellHenderson, NV

Freddie Powell-SimsDawson, GA

Melinda C. PriceMarietta, GA

Bernice C. PughWashington, DC

Claretha L. PullinDublin, GA

Mary J. QuillerColumbus, GA

Penelope Raeside

Grace L. RaglandChattanooga, TN

Essie RayfordValdosta, GA

Tracey Y. ReedStone Mtn, GA

Arthur ReevesWarner Robins, GA

Gwen RigginsMacon, GA

Lee A. RiversConyers, GA

Gregory S. RiversPanama City, FL

Lillie M. RobbinsAtlanta, GA

Mary RobertMarietta, GA

Willie P. RobertsAtlanta, GA

Dolores M. RobinsonAtlanta, GA

Robert L. RossFort Valley, GA

William C. RossFayetteville, NC

Kenneth RozierMacon, GA

Yashica RushinMacon, GA

S. E. RutlandAtlanta, GA

Valerie SandersButler, GA

Cora SandersStroudsburg, PA

Mary L. SaulsburyMilledgeville, GA

Lashondria ScottChattanooga, TN

MarVetta ScottMableton, GA

Oreatha SewellForsyth, GA

Shaik A. ShafiFort Valley, GA

Margaret SheftallMacon, GA

Alma SimmonsFort Valley, GA

John H. SimmonsMacon, GA

Ola SimmonsEllenwood, GA

Romelda SimmonsWarner Robins, GA

James S. SimmonsStone Mountain, GA

Sharon SimmsCollege Park, GA

Annie B. SimpsonDecatur, GA

Addie R. SimsConyers, GA

Mary L. SimsStatham, GA

Veronica SmallwoodAtlanta, GA

Herbert SmithCocoa, FL

Melvin C. SmithMarietta, GA

Willy W. SmithMacon, GA

John SneadFort Valley, GA

Justin J. SpearmanDecatur, GA

Richard SpikesMacon, GA

Wesley SpratlingConley, GA

Constance StaffordSanford, FL

Rosalyn M. Stafford-TriplettFairburn, GA

Josephine StanleyHendersonvlle, TN

Evelyn StathamLizella, GA

Robert SteeleFort Valley, GA

Margaret StephensMacon, GA

Fredrick D. SterdivantCenterville, GA

Annis T. StrangeFort Valley, GA

Patricia A. StuckeyDublin, GA

James B. TharpeLakeland, FL

Allison E. ThomasPerry, GA

Catherine ThompsonLithonia, GA

Bruce ThompsonCharlotte, NC

Earl W. ThorntonKathleen, GA

Jeanette TillmanMonroe, GA

Joyce TolbertRichland, GA

Rubie TolbertStone Mtn, GA

Letitia F. ToomerLanham, MD

Kena M. TorbertMacon, GA

Kenneth E. TurnerDaniels, WV

Rosa VealMacon, GA

Claretha VicksCamilla, GA

Lillie VicksDetroit, MI

Harriett WaldenAthens, GA

Catherine WalkerColumbus, GA

Teshaunda WalkerAlbany, GA

Calvin S. WardAtlanta, GA

Frances WashingtonThomasville, GA

Karen WatsonBonaire, GA

Brenda WeatherspoonFort Valley, GA

Hosey J. WhiteFort Valley, GA

Geraldine E. WhiteRacine, WI

Robert W. WhiteCapital Heights, MD

Annie L. WhiteGray, GA

Arleen WilcoxEastman, GA

Annie P. WilkersonFort Valley, GA

Benny WilkeyStatesboro, GA

Donald K. WilliamsValdosta, GA

Lula E. WilliamsMacon, GA

Ronald L. WilliamsMonroeville, PA

James L. WilliamsSmyrna, DE

Natoshia WilliamsMacon, GA

Ella O. WilliamsPerry, GA



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Julius M. WillisEast Point, GA

Joseph WilsonSyracuse, NY

Essie WimberlyButler, GA

Hazel WrightOrlando, FL

Marye L. WrightAlbany, GA

Emily WyllyFayetteville, NC

Herbert J. WynnMacon, GA

Annette YoungHarrisburg, NC

Lee A. YoungMacon, GA

Natilyne YoungMacon, GA

Bettye ZacheryFort Valley, GA

Charles Zellner

$1-$99Beverly W. AbbottJonesboro, GA

Paula M. Adams

Shkela Adams-GayColumbus, GA

Felicia AddertonDecatur, GA

Maisha AkbarFort Valley, GA

Christina AlfredFort Valley, GA

Jesse J. AlmonLas Cruces, NM

Helen AnthonyFort Valley, GA

Verneda ApplingGray, GA

Rosetta A. Armour-LightnerMacon, GA

Janell L. ArnoldHinesville, GA

Sanjeev AroraBonaire, GA

Rubelle AshleyPt Charlotte, FL

William R. AutreyCedar Hill, TX

Lawrence O. BaconWarrenton, GA

Felton BanksFort Valley, GA

Ken A. BanterFort Valley, GA

Viretha Barclay- TurnerAtlanta, GA

Annette BardenEastman, GA

Eugene BardenLizella, GA

Crystal BarnesPittsview, AL

Linda B. BarnesWarner Robins, GA

Erica Barnes

Patricia A. BarrettPerry, GA

Chiquita L. BatailleStone Mtn, GA

Davion BattleForsyth, GA

Stephen BeatyWarner Robins, GA

Benny BellMacon, GA

James R. BellColumbus, GA

Richard A. BellCorona, NY

Shireen BellWarner Robins, GA

Donnita D. BellamyWarner Robins, GA

Juanita BellamyFort Valley, GA

Lizzie Bell-WillisMacon, GA

Earlene BinghamEwing, NJ

Dulcie BishopColumbia, SC

James A. BlandGray, GA

Elizabeth J. BonaparteWarner Robins, GA

Anastasia L. BooneMacon, GA

Edward E. BoshearsSt Simons Is, GA

Jerry BrennerPerry, GA

Rodney L. BrooksLeesburg, GA

Elouise BrooksJacksonville, FL

Alex BrownBaltimore, MD

Justin BrownPamplico, SC

Barbara G. BrownKathleen, GA

Mertha BrownEastman, GA

Nicholas A. BrownMontezuma, GA

Beryl W. BrownCamilla, GA

Carolyn E. BruceCharlotte, NC

Patricia BrunsonReynolds, GA

Ronnie W. BucknerMarshallville, GA

Carolyn S. BufordWarner Robins, GA

James L. BumpusMacon, GA

Bhavana BurellCenterville, GA

Mildred ByrantGray, GA

Raymond M. ByrdMoultrie, GA

James A. ByromMontezuma, GA

John CagninaFort Valley, GA

Percy CaldwellFort Valley, GA

Ricky CallowayWarner Robins, GA

Ryan Carroll

Mary CarsonFort Valley, GA

Judy L. CarterAugusta, GA

Kesha CarterSavannah, GA

Wendell A. CarterAtlanta, GA

Virginia CastroWarner Robins, GA

Viola W. ChapmanDublin, GA

Madelyn C. ChennaultAtlanta, GA

Valencia L. ClarkFort Valley, GA

Vestilla A. ClarkFort Valley, GA

Janza H. CoarFort Valley, GA

Rose M. CoarMacon, GA

Andre Cohen

Dorothy L. ColemanFort Valley, GA

Elizabeth CollinsFort Valley, GA

Rosella CooperWarner Robins, GA

Algelee G. CopelandAugusta, GA

George CoulterShaker Heights, OH

Claire A. CrawfordElko, GA

Venie CrawfordPerry, GA

Valeria V. CrayLizella, GA

Alex U. Cruz-MartinezWarner Robins, GA

Deloris DanielsBaconton, GA

Napoleon DanielyMacon, GA

Walter L. DanielyMacon, GA

Gordon N. DavisPerry, GA

Barbara R. DavisMacon, GA

Willie G. DavisAtlanta, GA

Charlie F. DavisonWarner Robins, GA

Gwendolyn J. DavisonWarner Robins, GA

Jackie Dickson-Hall

Ludell DinkinsFort Valley, GA

Michael DinkinsFort Valley, GA

Virginia DixonFort Valley, GA

Evelyn M. DixonCharlotte, NC

Marion DixonCharlotte, NC

Sharrell DorseyDecatur, GA

Rick DruryWarner Robins, GA

Stephanie L. DubrielHeathrow, FL

Ruby DuffieFort Valley, GA

Peter DumbuyaFort Valley, GA

Mary H. DupreeAlexandria, VA

Sara L. DzimianskiFort Valley, GA

Cynthia EasleyAlpharetta, GA

Evelyn EasleyMacon, GA

Claybon J. EdwardsFort Valley, GA

Erma L. EdwardsTifton, GA

Saundra EllisonColumbus, GA

Milton J. EnglishOglethorpe, GA

James Evans

The Fort Valley State University Foundation, Inc. would like to honor every planned gift donor with membership in the Legacy Society. The Legacy Society was created exclusively to honor and recognize contributors who unselfishly support the mission of the university through a will, trust or estate plan to the FVSU Foundation, Inc. As an FVSU Legacy Society member, you’ll receive a certificate of appreciation and a Legacy Society watch to remind others about your generosity. Your gift will be announced publicly or presented anonymously.

If you have already arranged for a bequest or planned gift to FVSU, allow us to acknowledge your support. Please notify us and become a member. If you are contemplating such a gift, contact us for a consultation about how it can benefit your estate and make clear your intention to assist Fort Valley State University.

When you join the Legacy Society, you demonstrate a lasting commitment to the university that ensures its flame will continue burning bright in The Valley.



LEGACYSOCIETY

John W. EzellFort Valley, GA

Delores FelderMarshallville, GA

LeRoy FelderSaint Marys, GA

Andrew L. FeltonVienna, GA

Myra Ferrell

Francena G. FieldsOceanside, CA

George M. FloydWarner Robins, GA

Eugene FluellenFort Valley, GA

Darrell FobbsFort Valley, GA

Millinese FortsonCollege Park, GA

Willie E. FosterFort Valley, GA

Tommy L. FowlerAlbany, GA

Lizzie W. Fowler

Daryl J. FoxAuburn, AL

Felicia GadsonCharlotte, NC

Tia Gafford-WilliamsMacon, GA

Jackson GainesStone Mtn, GA

Herbert C. GanttForsyth, GA

Kevin J. GardnerDecatur, GA

Arthur GarrettSavannah, GA

Carole H. GastonTucson, AZ

Dorothy GholstonLithonia, GA

James H. GibsonVirginia Bch, VA

Karen K. GlendenningTallahassee, FL

Walter GloverMacon, GA

James E. GloverFort Valley, GA

Vivian GloverAmericus, GA

Lossie A. GloverPerry, GA

Harry Goens Denver, CO

Jewel GolphinFort Valley, GA

Anitra M. GosheaCharlotte, NC

Nancy A. GraeningPerry, GA

Marcus GrahamDanville, VA

Rubin B. GrantJersey City, NJ

Carolyn B. GravesShaker Heights, OH

Erika GravettFort VAlley, GA

Quadelus GrayPineville, NC

Clyde O. GreenGray, GA

Jeanelle GreenMacon, GA

Lorranne GreenSylvania, GA

Cornelia GriffinVienna, GA

Rita Griffin

William GrossFort Valley, GA

Sandra A. HagaFort Valley, GA

Edna HaganColumbus, GA

Dorothy M. HaithFort Valley, GA

Jesse HallByron, GA

Barbara S. HallCalhoun, GA

Kasha HallSan Leandro, CA

Fran Hamilton

Sylvia HamiltonFort Valley, GA

Melissa C. HamiltonAtlanta, GA

Carol A. HansleyVidalia, GA

Doris HarbourAtlanta, GA

Ollie M. HardyStone Mountain, GA

Rosaland HarklessFairburn, GA

Denise L. HarperCollege Park, GA

Marvin D. HarrisAmericus, GA

Angela HarrisKathleen, GA

Sarah M. HarrisFort Valley, GA

Virgie N. HarrisWarner Robins, GA

Annie HartColumbua, GA

Bilinda R. HawkinsCenterville, GA

Mona L. HaygoodFairburn, GA

Arthur HendersonFort Valley, GA

Dawn J. Herd-ClarkByron, GA

Melba HesterFort Valley, GA

Paul E. HibbittsWarner Robins, GA

Kathy HillWarner Robins, GA

Rosemary HillWarner Robins, GA

Margaret HobesMacon, GA

Wendell Holston

Devin HortonWarner Robins, GA

Mable HortonFort Valley, GA

Steven R. HosnerMadison, AL

Rebecca HowardLithonia, GA

Patrica HubbardMacon, GA

Carl D. HugginsWarner Robins, GA

Abraham L. JacksonRex, GA

Josephine W. JacksonMableton, GA

Diane JamesLithonia, GA

LaConstance JamesColumbus, GA

Phillip JamesSavannah, GA

Carrie JarrettMilledgeville, GA

A.S. JeffersonFort Valley, GA

Naomi JenkinsCuthbert, GA

Oscar JessieMiami, FL

Susie P. JohnsonFort Valley, GA

Wilfred JohnsonMontezuma, GA

Violet W. JohnsonForsyth, GA

Floyd G. JohnsonMiami, FL

Joyce Y. JohnsonWarner Robins, GA

Florence Johnson

Patrice Joiner

Jacqueline JollyBonaire, GA

Ozell JonesAtlanta, GA

Barbara J. JonesRiverdale, GA

Myrlene P. JonesSyracuse, NY

Camille C. JonesMacon, GA

Freida JonesAmericus, GA

Jochebed K. JordanSilver Spring, MD

Frankie JordanAthens, GA

Bobby L. KaiglerErie, PA

Govind KannanWarner Robins, GA

Wallace W. KeeseKathleen, GA

Janice W. KellyLizella, GA

Paula Kelly

Margaret KempOxon Hill, MD

Eva M. KendrickFort Valley, GA

James KhouryFort Valley, GA

Glenda KilgoreCharlotte, NC

Larry Kines

Patricia KingAlbany, GA

Morris C. KnightDublin, GA

Dill S. KommuruPerry, GA

Rosina Krecek

Jeanette LamarMacon, GA

Eloise LeachCollege Park, GA

Janet LeeMacon, GA

Sarah LeePortal, GA

Paulette W. LemonsCenterville, GA

Leatha LeonardAvondale Est, GA

Lula C. LewisMacon, GA

Mershell Lewis

Cheryl LewisCharlotte, NC

Melvin LindsayWarner Robins, GA

Kenneth LindseyPerry, GA

Annie LipscombCharlotte, NC

Inez LockettLizella, GA

Mary L. LomaxFort Valley, GA

Michael LucasFairburn, GA

Clifford R. LucasValdosta, GA

Jeanette W. LucasFort Valley, GA

Marcia J. LynchByron, GA

Dorothy MabryEllerslie, GA

Ollie MackeyBainbridge, GA

Frank MahitabKathleen, GA

Naquita ManningWarner Robins, GA

Cicily MappMacon, GA

Henry T. MarableColumbus, GA

Doris L. MarshallFort Valley, GA

Carolyn F. MartinMacon, GA

Broderick L. MartinWarner Robins, GA

Joicy MathisTyrone, GA

Thomasena MayCharlotte, NC

Annie D. MayoColumbus, GA

Martha J. McAfeeRoberta, GA

Connell McCaaKathleen, GA

Jimmy D. McCameyLagrange, GA

Mary L. McDuffiePhiladelphia, PA

Sylvia McGeeMacon, GA

Starlac L. McGheeByron, GA

Charles McGheeWarner Robins, GA

Joann H. McGheeFort Valley, GA

Selma McKellarFort Valley, GA

JoAnn S. McKenzieFort Valley, GA

Claude McKenzieAthens, GA

Jo M. McKenzieAmericus, GA

Frederick McLaughlinAmericus, GA

Barredell MclawhornMacon, GA

Wilmetta McSeeFort Valley, GA

Roosevelt McWilliamsSwainsboro, GA

Leroy MeltonShaker Heights, OH

Andrea MiasnerStone Mtn, GA

Tonia MicklesEllenwood, GA

Katy MillerCharlotte, NC

James MillerBaton Rouge, LA

Jimmy MillsMacon, GA

Rita Y. MinterMacon, GA

Elizabeth MitchellAlbany, GA

Elliott S. MizellWarner Robins, GA

Marzieh MobiniMacon, GA

Donald MooreTallahassee, FL

Barbara J. MooreSavannah, GA

Teah L. MooreJohnsson City, TN

Willie D. MooreheadFort Valley, GA

Almarita MorganEastman, GA

Edward MorrowFort Valley, GA

Carlton H. MorseFort Valley, GA

Jorge MosjidisAuburn, AL

Phyllis MosleyYeadon, PA

Berthenia J. Moten-ThomasMacon, GA

James MuirStephenville, TX

Dorothy MullenHillside, NJ

W. C. MurphyMacon, GA

Keith MurphyPerry, GA

Jerry MurtaghFort Valley, GA

Johnny C. NimesStone Mountain, GA



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Mary NottinghamKathleen, GA

Timothy OdomMontezuma, GA

Bridget OwensAustell, GA

Alice Owens ByrdAnchorage, AK

George L. PalmerMarietta, GA

Charles ParhamFort Valley, GA

Bobby ParkerNorthport, AL

Terrie PattersonAthens, GA

Annie Patton

Betty PayneFairburn, GA

Alfred O. PearsonDublin, GA

Beryl PeopleCamilla, GA

Charles PinesAmericus, GA

Donald N. PittmanPerry, GA

Jonathan L. PittsGray, GA

Paulette M. PolkWarner Robins, GA

John W. PoolerNashville, TN

Michael L. QuallsCenterville, GA

James F. RaginPerry, GA

Jimmie L. ReedFort Valley, GA

Gwendolyn ReevesWarner Robins, GA

T. A. ReiffXenia, OH

Mary Y. RenderFairburn, GA

Melanie Y. ReynoldsMcDonough, GA

Joanne RichardsonDecatur, GA

William K. RichardsonFort Valley, GA

Elsie O. RidleyWarner Robins, GA

Mayola V. RobertsFort Valley, GA

Patricia RobinsonTalbotton, GA

Clara RobinsonCleveland Hts, OH

Evelyn RobinsonFort Valley, GA

Ann E. RobinsonCartersville, GA

Carla D. RobinsonWarner Robins, GA

Lori RodgersMacon, GA

Spring RosatiMarshallville, GA

Oscar L. RossWarner Robins, GA

Ernest J. RouseAlexandria, VA

David RubensteinAlpharetta, GA

Stephanie RumleyFort Valley, GA

Betty J. RumphFort Valley, GA

Lisa SabbathWarner Robins, GA

Carolyn W. SampsonFort Valley, GA

Christine SampsonWarner Robins, GA

Robert Schley

Susan SchoenianClear Spring, MD

Carrie SchwetzChicago, IL

Teresa I. ShakespeareMacon, GA

Sonja R. ShaversKathleen, GA

Eloise F. ShropshireAtlanta, GA

Sharon Y. SimsCollege Park, GA

Marion SmallsCharlotte, NC

Mary SmithMacon, GA

Tomaqua R. SmithDanville, GA

Mattie SmithAlbany, GA

Mark A. SmithAmericus, GA

Mary E. SmithWarner Robins, GA

Curtrise SpurgeonCharlotte, NC

Willard D. StembridgeMacon, GA

Ernestine StephensRex, GA

Corbin StephensFort Valley, GA

Stephanie StephensJeffersonville, GA

Annie P. StephersonFitzgerald, GA

Erika P. StylesPerry, GA

Betty J. SullivanColumbus, GA

Karen SwannMacon, GA

Allen J. TalleyWarner Robins, GA

Clara D. TarverFort Valley, GA

Beverly Tarver Augusta, GA

Oveida TaylorFort Valley, GA

Bruce TaylorMarshallville, GA

Horace L. TaylorBainbridge, GA

Thomas TerrillMacon, GA

Steve A. ThomasMilledgeville, GA

Fannie ThomasGriffin, GA

Chiquita L. ThomasValdosta, GA

Lavon ThomasCamilla, GA

Steve ThomasAtlanta, GA

Sophronia A. ThompkinsRichland, GA

Sandra F. ToblerMacon, GA

Barbara G. TolesFort Valley, GA

Paul TompkinsAugusta, GA

Jason TorgormeyFayetteville, GA

Julius TrimbleBonaire, GA

LaVerne Tucker

Darryl C. TurnerKathleen, GA

Jean WacasterWarner Robins, GA

Quatata L. WalkerMarshallville, GA

Jeraldine WalkerFort Valley, GA

Cordie E. WalkerFort Valley, GA

Josephus S. WalkerCenterville, GA

Shaundra L. WalkerMacon, GA

Ann M. WarriorManchester, GA

Joyce E. WashingtonColumbus, GA

Virginia WebbWaynesboro, GA

Rupert WebbMacon, GA

Wanda West

Eva WhiteCleveland, OH

Catherine WhitfieldLansdowne, PA

Jacquelyn Whitley

Niki C. WhitleyGreensboro, NC

Isaiah WhittakerWarner Robins, GA

Bertha WilkinsCartersville, GA

Diane WilliamsSavannah, GA

Glenda WilliamsSparta, GA

Maggie L. WilliamsMidland, GA

Marilyn G. WilliamsWarner Robins, GA

Evelyn B. WilliamsDecatur, GA

Charlene WilliamsColumbus, GA

Greta D. WilliamsMcDonough, GA

Archie L. WilliamsAugusta, GA

Dalphaline WilliamsCharlotte, NC

Martha WilliamsMilledgeville, GA

Rosa L. WilsonChesapeake, VA

Dave WolforkFort Valley, GA

Alice S. WolmackWarner Robins, GA

Aytch WoodenFort Valley, GA

Vivian A. WoodsonColumbus, GA

Fanita J. WrightByron, GA

Clero WrightMacon, GA

Barbara D. WychePetersburg, VA

Iris WyndsWarner Robins, GA

Carolyn D. WynnRaleigh, NC

Ruth M. WyseAugusta, GA

Gwendolyn H. YoungPerry, GA

Nabil A. YousifWarner Robins, GA

COMBINED FEDERAL CAMPAIGN MIDDLE GEORGIA AREA

American General Corporation

Angela P. Williams

April M. Walls

Arleshia C. Pettigrew

Charles E. McGhee

Charlotte V. Stewart

Cheryl J. McNeil-Jordan

Costella D. Edwards

Cynthia G. McClendon

David Wallace, Jr

Jacquelin D. Stewart

James A. Latimore

Janice L. Respress

Johnnie F. Dawson

Kasie D. Cornelious

Kathy B. Hill

Kevins C. Jones

Kia P. Wyche

Linda R. Nelson

Lionel R. Lawson

Mildred V. Lurry

Paulette M. Polk

Paulette W. Lemons

Phyllis S. Walker

Rhonda L. Hite

Ruben Jordan, Jr

Rupert Webb

Sherita D. McGhee

Sherri L. Wilder

Starlac L. McGhee

Valencia L. Lawson

Valerie J. Keye

Vincent Stewart

Willie J. King

Wynette M. Smith

GIFTS IN KINDMartin Luther King, III

MATCHING GIFTSAmerican General Corporation

American International

AT&T Foundation

Bristol-Myers Squibb Foundation Inc.

Georgia Power Foundation, Inc.

ING Foundation

Olin Corporation Charitable Trust

ReliaStar Financial Corp.

Southern Company Services

State Farm Companies Foundation

The Allstate Foundation

The Coca Cola Foundation

United Technologies Matching Gift Center

Weyerhaeuser Company Foundation

See page 6 for more information on Matching Gift Companies.



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