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M E M P H I S C H A P T E R O F C S I |
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On behalf of the staff, students and faculty at University of Memphis, I would like to express my sincere appreciation for your generous gift to the Dempsie B. Morrison, Jr. Memorial Scholarship. With the rising costs of tuition and living expenses, your gift will make a significant difference in the life of two architecture students.
We take Pride in this valuable memorial to Mr. Morrison and we are very fortunate to have caring alumni and friends like you and the Memphis Chapter of CSI to help the University of Memphis and its surrounding community. The benefits of generous gifts like yours are innumerable, and we are thankful for the opportunities you are providing in memory of Mr. Morrison.
We truly appreciate your continuing loyalty and support of the University of Memphis and its students.
Sincerely, Shirley C. Raines University of Memphis President
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Platinum
$300.00 minimum sponsorship
Gold:
$150.00 minimum sponsorship
Silver:
$50.00 minimum sponsorship
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Current Recipients
Kasia Zycinska Kate Bidwell
Past Recipients
Alzbeta Bowden Lauren Chapman James Morrison Chris Ashbrand Jennifer Clark Chris Qualls Theresa Crampton Duke Walker Robin Saunders Matt Trimble Zach Smith Janette Michelle Gilliam Brenda Page Tanya Guidry Tony Pellicciotti
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2008 SPONSORS PLATINUM Farrell-Calhoun John J. Campbell Company National Guard Products Gary Copeland Harvey Wilmoth John & Shirley Bigham Roof Consultants, Inc. Ronald M. Roberts The Crump Firm Ronn & Jan Perkins
GOLD Carl E. Drennan, Jr. Dillard Dorr & Security Gary Cofer Jim Lutz Looney Ricks Kiss Michael L. Drennan, D.V.M Self Tucker Pickering Firm William R. Eades, JR.
SILVER Gregory L. Campbell Moran Sales S B Group Allen & Hoshall Dexter L. Varnell Joseph J. Cavallo MMH Hall Steve & Deidre Mangin The Brewer Firm TRO Jung/Brannen
MEMORIALS John D. Norman By: Carl E. Drennan, Jr. and The Crump Firm
Ted Black By: Carl E. Drennan, Jr. |
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Dempsie B. Morrison, Jr., FCSI, was a practicing architect and teacher of architectural technology and specification writing at State Technical Institute in Memphis, Tennessee (now Southwest Tennessee Community College) and additionally, he practiced as a specifications consultant. He was active in the Memphis Chapter of CSI, serving as Chapter President in 1962, followed by his service as editor of the newsletter, and he chaired numerous committees. He served the Region (Region 5 as it was known) for three years as Director, followed by two terms as Institute Vice President.
His untimely death in an accident provided valid reason for the Memphis Chapter to create the Dempsie B. Morrison Scholarship in his memory. An agreement with Memphis State University (now University of Memphis) providing up to one full year’s tuition matched by the University was signed by the Chapter and the University in December 1979.
The Vision of the Memphis Chapter founders of the Dempsie B. Morrison Fund was to create a fund through contributions, which would grow large enough to support the provision of a perpetual annual awarding of a scholarship, paid solely by the interest from the fund, leaving the principal intact. Growth in the principal by contributions might generate interest which would result in additional scholarship awards in the future. The scholarship awards sent to the University would be paid from current year receipts (the general fund) until such time as the fund reaches an amount large enough to create earned interest sufficient to pay for the annual scholarship. This interim funding is intended to permit our continued awarding of scholarships in years when scholarship receipts are not sufficient to pay for the scholarship.
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The Support, by the Memphis Chapter, of the Dempsie B. Morrison Memorial Scholarship Fund has included two sponsorships per meeting, individual and corporate contributions (large and small), interest earned on the scholarship deposits, and funds from Chapter surplus rollovers in years when income exceeded expenses.
The Scholarship Fund is managed by the Memphis Chapter Finance Committee, which is charged with investing the funds in a fiscally responsible manner to avoid loss, yet earning as much interest as possible in pursuit of the Memphis Chapter vision that might support a full scholarship through fund earnings. Funds will consist of investment Certificates of Deposit and a bank savings account. Accumulations of funds are from interest earned, Board approved Chapter surplus fund contributions, and from private contributions from individuals and companies.
Funds dedicated to the Memphis Chapter vision for the Dempsie B. Morrison Scholarship Fund and are not available for other Chapter uses. The balance has grown through contributions of many; however it has not yet reached its goal of the fund interest paying for the annual scholarship award.
Focus on the Vision by members and the Board of Directors of the Memphis Chapter is crucial for the continued growth of the Dempsie B. Morrison fund toward its goal and for the continued payment of annual scholarship awards from the general fund until it is reached. |
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September 25, 2008
Dear CSI Member,
We are currently in the middle of the Dempsie B. Morrison Scholarship Fund campaign for 2009. This scholarship was created in memory of Dempsie B. Morrison, Jr., FCSI, a practicing architect, a teacher of architectural technology and specification writing, and an active member of CSI.
Over the years the tuition costs at the University of Memphis have steadily increased. Tuition for the 2008-2009 year is $6,200.00 and that is a far cry from the $1,000.00 tuition of just a few years ago.
The contributions collected by the Memphis CSI Chapter for the Dempsie B. Morrison Scholarship Fund will be matched by the University of Memphis, allowing two architectural students the opportunity to get their architectural training tuition free for that year.
Although this year's campaign began in August, we have only raised one third of our $6,200.00 goal. The campaign officially ends on November 15, 2008. Please take a moment to look over the 2009 levels of participation.
Please let us know if your company offers matching funds.
Your contribution is deductible with the IRS.
Please send your check with a completed participation form to:
Dempsie B. Morrison Scholarsip Fund, Inc. Moran Sales Associates, Inc. 2510 Mt. Moriah, Suite #E615 Memphis, TN 38115
Thank you for your support!
Jack Moran/Julie Varnado Scholarship Committee |
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DEMPSIE B. MORRISON SCHOLARSHIP FUND, INC. 2009 CONTRIBUTION minimum contribution
LEVEL OF PARTICIPATION: ___ DIAMOND ($1000) ___ PLATINUM ($400) ___ GOLD ($200) ___ SILVER (OTHER)
MY IRS-DEDUCTIBLE CONTRIBUTION: $______________
CATEGORY ___PROFESSIONAL ___INDUSTRY ___MEMORIAL*
NAME:____________________________________________
ADDRESS:_________________________________________
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PHONE: ___________________FAX:_________________
e-mail:_____________________________________________ *MEMORIAL: ____________________________________
Please mail this form with your IRS-deductible contribution to:
Moran Sales Associates, Inc. 2510 Mt. Moriah, Suite # E615 Memphis, Tn. 38115
Make check payable to: Dempsie B. Morrison Scholarship Fund, Inc. |
