Alumni Association Update

Brothers and their families in need of prayer:

Monty Montgomery passed away on 9 June. Monty pledged, but I don’t think was initiated. I know several brothers pledged with him. His Obit link is: Obituary | Monty Derek Montgomery of Jonesboro, Arkansas | Howard Funeral Service

Jim Smith’s procedure to remove kidney stones on right kidney went well. He will undergo scans later this month to examine stones in his left kidney. So far Jim appears to be doing well.

Gigi Parker has undergone 2 chemo sessions with only some fatigue. Appointment at MD Anderson scheduled for 16 June was postponed until the 23rd of June where she will undergo follow up scans. Chemo #3 scheduled at CARTI/LR on June 24.

Jim Gattlin is home but continues to use a walker to get around when out of the house. Undergoes dialysis 3 days a week, which is likely permanent. No news on his physical therapy results.

Please keep brother Vic Chalfant in your prayers for cancer.

Please pray for Brother Lou Gann who continues undergoing dialysis.

Alumni Association Update:

Alumni reunion. The alumni reunion is scheduled for 4 OCT 2025. So far, only 10 alumni have indicated they plan to attend. I don’t want to waste $3,000+ getting a spot and tent for only a few who will be attending. Please let me know of your plans.

Reminder to submit your dues. That is how we pay for the reunion and tailgates.

I want to remind all members of the Boards of Trustees and Directors that in order to hold those positions, you must meet your financial obligations as it relates to annual dues.

I am still looking for 4 people to volunteer to be on a tailgate committee.

The menus planned for the upcoming tailgate season are as follows: the first game we will be catering some chicken salad sandwiches, with accompaniments, from Chick Salad Chicks. Game 2 will be pulled port. Game 3 (October 4th) we will be catering smoked pork from Smoke is No Joke. The last 2 games will be gumbo and chili. Hope to see you there.