Thanks to both Frances & Petra for two great ideas that would be a living memorial honoring Von.
Sent from my iPhone
With kindness,
Anita Fleming-Rife
On Aug 27, 2011, at 9:40 PM, Frances Ward-Johnson <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
> Hi Petra and MAC members:
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> Like others who have emailed, I was very sad to hear about our loss of Von. She and I had dinner in Denver last year; and I am so glad I had that time with her. She was truly a mentor and friend, and we are blessed to have known her.
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> I would like to suggest that we honor her by having a MAC scholarship in her name such as a scholarship that members could tribute to - as much or as little as they desire. It could be a scholarship for a needy graduate student that would help defray costs of the AEJMC conference and a membership to MAC. It could be a scholarship that we could ask for donations for once a year and give to one or two graduate students who apply for it. The PR division has a similar scholarship.
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> We could call it the Evonne Whitmore Graduate Student Scholarship or something similar. This way, she would be remembered at our annual MAC meetings and we would be able to list the recipient(s) and donors of the scholarship.
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> This is just a suggestion. Either way, I think MAC should definitely consider creating an honor to her memory.
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> By the way, one of our MAC members, George Daniels, has written a nice tribute to Von. You can read it here: http://bamaproducer.wordpress.com/tag/evonne-whitmore/ <http://bamaproducer.wordpress.com/tag/evonne-whitmore/>
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> Sincerely,
> Frances
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> Frances Ward-Johnson, Ph.D., APR
> Associate Professor and Interim Department Chair
> School of Communications, Elon University
> 2850 Campus Box
> Elon, NC 27244
> PH: 336-278-5738
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> From: FOR THE MINORITIES AND COMMUNICATION DIV. OF AEJMC on behalf of Petra Guerra
> Sent: Sat 8/27/2011 6:43 PM
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Re: Funeral service and contact info
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> Jaque Lambiase and I were wondering of an event in Von's name in Chicago. This could be something with CoD & MAC. This would focus on her contributions to everyone.
> Just some thoughts, nothing concrete yet.
> Petra Guerra
> Head MAC
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> Sent from my iPhone
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> On Aug 27, 2011, at 1:56 PM, "Anita Fleming-Rife" <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
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> From Felicia. Thanks for sharing this Felicia. Please note that there's information there about the scholarship fund in her name.
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> Anita Fleming-Rife
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> BE WHO YOU ARE BECAUSE THOSE WHO MIND DON'T MATTER AND THOSE WHO MATTER DON'T MIND.
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> ----- Forwarded Message -----
> From: FELECIA ROSS <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <mailto:[log in to unmask]> [log in to unmask]
> Sent: Saturday, August 27, 2011 11:59 AM
> Subject: Re: Funeral service and contact info
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> FYI
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> I just saw this on line
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> Dr. Evonne H. Whitmore
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> | Visit Guest Book <http://www.legacy.com/guestbook/ohio/guestbook.aspx?n=evonne-h-whitmore&pid=153288093&cid=full>
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> On August 25, 2011, Dr. Evonne H. Whitmore went home to meet our Lord.
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> A Wake will be held on Sunday, August, 28th, from 4 to 6 p.m. at Stewart & Calhoun Funeral Home, 529 W. Thornton St. Akron, Ohio.
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> Dr. Whitmore's Homegoing celebration will be held on Monday, August 29th at 12 noon at Arlington Church of God, 539 S. Arlington St., Akron, Ohio. Friends may visit the church from 11 a.m. until time of service. Procession will form and condolences may be sent to 6150 Second Ave., Kent, OH 44240. In lieu of flowers, we ask that you make donations in honor of Dr. Whitmore. Please make checks payable to: Kent State University Foundation and mail to: KSU/JMC, P.O. Box 5190, Kent, OH 44242, reference: The Dr. Evonne H. Whitmore Memorial Scholarship.
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> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Anita Fleming-Rife <[log in to unmask]>
> Date: Saturday, August 27, 2011 11:34 am
> Subject: Re: Funeral service and contact info
> To: <mailto:[log in to unmask]> [log in to unmask]
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>> Like all of you who I have seen e-mails from, I was deepenly saddened to learn of Von's passing. She was a solid scholar and always made a substantive contribution to MAC,AEJMC, as well as to the academy. While it is late, can't we as an organization--and I am talking about MAC--send flowers to the family? Is that appropriate? Is there a mechanism to do that--don't we have the money to do that? At any rate, that is my suggestion--it may be too late. If it is too late,can we make a donation to a foundation, scholarship (one that she would care about)in Von's name? Given the timing--if not a donation, how about a living memorial to the family, a large house plant, a tree--something?????
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>> By the way, E.K., I really liked your suggestion and I am glad that you're doing that.
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>> With Kindness,
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>> Anita Fleming-Rife
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> BE WHO YOU ARE BECAUSE THOSE WHO MIND DON'T MATTER AND THOSE WHO MATTER DON'T MIND.
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>> From: Ilia M Rodriguez Nazario <[log in to unmask]>
>> To: <mailto:[log in to unmask]> [log in to unmask]
>> Sent: Saturday, August 27, 2011 8:55 AM
>> Subject: Re: Funeral service and contact info
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>> I am sharing this information sent to COD members by Linda
>> Callahan, in case it did not reach the MAC listserve. It
>> also has contact information for Von's daughter, Lauren.
>> Best,
>> Ilia
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>>> Hello All:
>>>
>>> The funeral for Dr. Evonne H. Whitmore will be held on Monday,
>>> Aug. 29 at 12 noon in Akron, OH at the Arlington Church of God. Time has
>>> been set aside for visitation on Sunday afternoon (at the funeral home) and on
>>> Monday (at the church) prior to the service. The address of the
>>> church and the name, address and phone number of the funeral home is provided below.
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>>> Sunday, Aug. 28, 2011
>>> Calling Hours 4-6 p.m.
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>>> Monday, Aug. 29, 2011
>>> 10:30 - 11:30 Viewing
>>> 11:30 - 12:00 AKA Ivy Beyond the Wall Ceremony
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>>> 12PM Service
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>>> Arlington Church of God
>>> 539 S. Arlington St. #1
>>> Akron, Oh 44306
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>>> Stewart & Calhoun Funeral Home
>>> 529 West Thornton Street Akron, OH 44307.
>>> (330) 535-1543. Fax: (330) 535-3162.
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>>> I called the funeral home. The person with whom I spoke said it
>>> would be fine to send condolences to the funeral home. I also found
>>> an online site for expressions of sympathy by entering her name, funeral and Akron.
>>>
>>> Finally,
>>> I was also given the following message from Paula Briggs at
>>> Norfolk State from Von's daughter, Lauren Whitmore.
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>>> Hello Linda,
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>>> Von's daughter, Lauren wanted to share this message: "Let people
>>> know if
>>> they have questions they can call me directly at 404 493 0756 or
>>> email me at
>>> [log in to unmask]"
>>> __________________
>>> From: Lauren Whitmore [[log in to unmask]]
>>> Sent: Thursday, August 25, 2011 10:58 PM
>>> To: Briggs, Paula C.
>>> Subject: Dr. Whitmore funeral services
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>>> Home Going Celebration
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>>> Sincerely and Sorrowfully,
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>>> Linda
>>>
>>> Linda Florence Callahan, Ph.D.
>>> Faculty Senate President
>>> Professor
>>> Journalism & Mass Communication
>>> North Carolina A&T State University
>>> Greensboro, NC 27411
>>> (336) 334-7221 x 3003
>>>
>>>
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