uncle who died in February. All of the other honorees including Al Staton, who flew up from South America for the ceremonies, were present in person. New officers elected during the meeting presided over by outgoing president, Massey Clarkson, included Randolph Whitfield, president; Chester Courtney, vice president; A. Tom Bradbury, vice president; Richard C. Kidd, secretary; and Allen S. Hardin, treasurer.
HOUSTON, TEXAS—Coach Bobby Dodd drew 146 alumni to the March 2 meeting of the South Texas Georgia Tech Club. Introduced by Charles Fleetwood, Dodd reviewed the Tech athletic program and the growth of the Institute for the alumni. Bob Melanson handled arrangements, and J. C. "Jake" Shelor, handled publicity. Billy E. Curry is the club president. The next meeting will be held on Thursday, May 16. President Edwin Harrison will be guest speaker.
CHARLOTTE, N O R T H CAROLINA — The Char-
Georgia Tech Club held its "Ladies Night" meeting on March 8 with 160 present, including alumni and wives plus a few guests. Guest speaker was Coach Bobby Dodd who did his usual fine job. Bill Terrell talked about the Annual Roll Call and the need for participation. Bill is a vice president of the National Alumni Association. President Edwin Harrison joined the meeting late after giving an address at a meeting of AIEE and I R E . Roane Beard, Alumni Secretary, expressed thanks to the Charlotte Club and urged continued interest in the Roll Call. Statistics showed the Charlotte Club in 8th place among clubs in total donors, but not in the top 10 in percent participation. Jack Baker, ' 3 3 . president, presided at the meeting. Officers and directors of the club were introduced. They are Dave Williams, Rudy L. Mansfield, Gresham Thomas, J. Ed Council, Jim Buchanan, Jim Rigdon, Jake Barnhardt, and Don Voyles. The 1962 Football Highlights were shown at the conclusion of the meeting. CINCINNATI, O H I O — T h e Cincinnati
OHIO—The
Northeast
Ohio Georgia Tech Club was activated on April 9 when 41 alumni attended the stag meeting. Bruce Warnock of Lakewood, Ohio, made the arrangements. Guest speaker was Roane Beard, Alumni Secretary, who talked about Tech and the alumni association and showed slides of the Tech campus and the 1962 Football Highlights. Officers elected for the charter year included Campbell L. Smith, president; John R. Harwell, vice president; Bruce Warnock, secretary-treasurer; and Ernest W. Harwell, president emeritus. A meeting is planned for Saturday, September 14, 1963 at the Sleepy Hollow Club, Brecksville, Ohio. There will be golf in the morning, luncheon, and then a viewing of the Tech-Florida football game. All interested should call Bruce Warnock at National City Bank, 861-4900.
MAY, 1963
MACON, GEORGIA—On March
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alumni and friends turned out in miserable weather conditions to hear Dr. Walter Buckingham speak on Automation—Its Impact on Business. According to a report from the club officers, Dr. Buckingham's talk was very enlightening, witty and thought provoking. All persons were most impressed by him and also the Industrial Management Program at Tech. H e was accompanied by Mr. Leo Parrish, a graduate student teacher.
Georgia Tech Alumni Club meetings on record was held in Huntsville, Alabama February 21 when 250 alumni, wives and guests turned out to hear Coach Bobby Dodd. Among significant statements by Coach Dodd were that there is tremendous pressure on the coach to win; he has no immediate plans to retire from coaching; he has six of the best assistant coaches in the business; no section has a monopoly on football—it runs in cycles; and it's getting
TAMPA, FLORIDA—Bob Wallace, Tech publications director and author of the forthcoming history of Tech, Dress Her in White and Gold, spoke to the Florida West Coast Club at the March 28 meeting in Tampa. Wallace, introduced by Marshall Lockridge, brought the members u p to date on Tech's programs and talked about some of the research for his book.
At a recent Mexico City Tech Club meeting, Dr. Phil Narmorc, retired Regents' Professor, (standing left) and Dr. Homer Weber, retired director of the M E School (sitting left) were greeted by Albert Staton, Jr. (standing right) and Mrs. James Webb, Jr. and Mrs. Albert Staton. (See picture above.)
Viewing the Charlotte Tech Alumni award to be presented this summer for the "best engineered" racer in the city's Soap Box Derby are club member Charlie Witmer ( L ) , Roane Beard, Bobby Dodd, and Drew Hearn, Tech alumnus who is also Charlotte's derby director for 1963. (See picture below.)
Georgia
Tech Club held a stag dinner meeting on April 10 with 29 present. Guest speaker was Roane Beard, Alumni Secretary, who talked briefly about the institution, the association, and the foundation. Slides of the campus were shown, followed by the 1963 Football Highlights. Officers elected for the ensuing year were John A. Prall, president; John E. Rinell, vice president; and Stan Berman, secretarytreasurer. CLEVELAND-AKRON,
HUNTSVILLE, ALABAMA—One of the largest
tougher to win at Tech due to admissions policies and academic demands. Fred Martin introduced Coach Dodd. Paschal E. Redding, president, served as master of ceremonies.
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