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B.A. from Ohio State University in English |
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Retired from Ohio State University after 35 years with
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Awards and Honors |
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2003 Outstanding Philanthropist Award from the
Appalachian Ohio Giving
(see
www.appalachianohio.org or download their
2003 Stories of Philanthropy)
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2002 Woman of the Year by
Beta Sigma Phi for
international work and particularly for "The Gander
Flight 15 Scholarship"
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Shirley Brooks-Jones Leadership Award initiated in
2002
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PTPI
James T. Doty Memorial Award for the Flight 15
Scholarship
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PTPI Eisenhower Distinguished Service Award
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Enshrined in the Ohio Agricultural Hall of Fame (only
the Fourth woman ever to be so honored)
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Enshrined in the the Ohio Farm Science Review Hall of
Fame (Second woman ever honored)
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Vinton County 4-H Hall of Fame (first class of
inductees)
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Ohio State University Distinguished Service Award
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Ohio State University Outstanding Staff Award
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Everett D. Reese Medal (Leadership Award for
exceptional service in private philanthropy)
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President’s Citation for extraordinary efforts in the
advancement of Ohio State University
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Honorary Member of Alpha Chapter of Chi Epsilon Sigma
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College of Agriculture Meritorious Service Award
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Epsilon Sigma Phi State Friend of Extension Award
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4-H Meritorious Service Award
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Meritorious Service Award from College of Agriculture
Undergraduate Student Council
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People to People International (PTPI)
volunteer since 1978 |
PTPI Corporate Secretary, 1999-2002
Member, PTPI Executive Committee
Member, PTPI Board of Directors and Trustees
Chairman, PTPI By-Laws Committee
Chairman, PTPI Resource Development Committee
People to People International & European Conferences
Past President & Membership Chairman for PTPI Buckeye Chapter
Board of Trustees Missions in Understanding
Leader of
Missions in Understanding on 6 continents
Chapter Development
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PTPI Official Delegate to Worldwide Conferences |
Aalborg, Denmark - 1984 » Washington, DC - 1986
Hong Kong - 1988
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Washington, DC - 1990
Taipei, Republic of China - 1994
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Newport Beach, California - 1996
Chester, England - 1998 » Hong Kong - 2000
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PTPI Missions in Understanding as a member of Board of
Trustees |
Denmark, Austria, Yugoslavia and Italy - 1984
Peru - 1989
Russia - 1990
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PTPI
Missions in Understanding as a group leader |
England, Scotland & Wales - 1996
Peru, Ecuador & Galapagos Islands - 1997
The People’s Republic of China, 1998
Kenya - 1999
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Cuba - 2000
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PTPI Chapter
Development |
Russia, Estonia, Sweden, Germany, Romania, Hungary &
Italy - 1995
Romania & Hungary - 1996
Poland, Czech Republic & Hungary - 1997
Berlin, Germany, Switzerland, Romania & Hungary – 1998
Albania - 2000
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France & Denmark - 2001
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International, National, Local Boards and Committees |
The Gander Flight 15 Scholarship Fund
(2001-present)
Ohio Agricultural Council (Executive Board)
Ohio State University Presidents Club (Scott Society)
Co-Chair, Ohio State University Campaign Council
Ohio State University Retirees Association
Agriculture Development Board
Vice President & Secretary, Ohio 4-H Foundation Board
of Trustees
Ohio State University Wetlands Research Advisory
Committee
People to People International
University Plaza Hotel & Conference Center, Board of
Trustees
Vice President & Treasurer, Columbus Mortar Board
Alumni Club
Association of Faculty & Professional Women
Friends of Historic Costume Collection
Friends of the Libraries
Columbus Museum of Art
Ohio Regional China Council
Ohio Council on World Affairs (volunteer speaker)
Ohio Public Employees Retirees, Inc.
Ad Hoc Committee on School of Natural Resources Staff
Needs
Franklin County Extension Advisory Committee
Secretary, Friends of Franklin Co. Extension Board of
Trustees
Olentangy Woods Condo Association, Board of Trustees &
Secretary
Tri-Village Lions Club, Columbus, Ohio
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