Thank you so much for the update and for taking action on behalf of all of us. I received an obit with a very nice photo of Von from Felicia----will send out. It actually details where the family wants donations to go. Thanks Felicia & Curtis.
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With kindness,
Anita Fleming-Rife
On Aug 27, 2011, at 12:24 PM, "Lawrence, Curtis" <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
> Hello everyone,
>
> I wanted to update you all on some developments regarding Von's funeral. I have been in contact with past CSM chairs Linda Florence Callahan and Felecia Jones Ross and with AEJMC president Linda Steiner. (A message from Linda Steiner can be found below.) Felecia is planning to attend Von's funeral service on Monday. She is also in the process of contacting the family to see if it's appropriate to read a resolution from the AEJMC. Linda Steiner is working on preparing such a resolution on behalf of the entire organization. Even if the family does not want the resolution read, Felecia is working on getting a frame, etc., to present it to the family.
>
> Before learning that the Von's family asked for contributions to Kent State instead of flowers, I sent flowers on behalf of CSM. I did this Friday afternoon thinking that I should act quickly just to make sure that we were represented in some way and that the family knew how important Von was to us.
>
> We'll keep you updated and ask others to do the same. Due to the fast pace of events there may not be time to get input on every decision that's being made, so please understand.
>
> Although this is a sad time, I think we're doing a good job of making sure our friend and colleague is honored and remembered.
>
> Take care,
> Curtis
>
> Curtis Lawrence (CSM Chair)
> Associate Professor, Journalism Department
> Columbia College Chicago
> 33 E. Congress Parkway
> Chicago, IL 60605
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> 312-315-7299 (CELL)
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> ________________________________________
> From: Linda Steiner [[log in to unmask]]
> Sent: Saturday, August 27, 2011 12:27 PM
> To: Lawrence, Curtis
> Cc: [log in to unmask]; [log in to unmask]; [log in to unmask]; Jennifer
> Subject: Re: Evonne "Von" Whitmore
>
> Dear Curtis,
> This is indeed a sad week, and this is a great loss to the causes that Von supported and represented, to journalism education, and also to the association.
> I am going to try to write a resolution that could be read, if the family would like that, or that at least they would have, even if they don't want to have it read outloud. I will be unable to to get there myself--in fact, I don't even know when I'll get back to Maryland. (On top of the earthquake that I felt on Tuesday while in Maryland, we are now awaiting Hurricane Irene in New Jersey: already Amtrak, the path train, NJ transit, and the NYC trains, subways have been totally shut down; and the roads are closed.) If I have electricity...which I may not...I'll pass it on to other officers and past presidents for their signature. The rain just started, but it may not get fierce until tonight, but I'll probably be without electricity in about 6 hours.
>
> If Felecia is going to Von's funeral, and if the family would like this, would you, Felecia, read this on our behalf?
>
> Meanwhile, Curtis and friends reading this: we ARE already discussing what we can do to recognize and memorialize Von's life and her contributions, in terms of the fund-raising campaign we launched a couple of weeks ago.
>
> linda
>
> On 8/26/2011 11:22 PM, Lawrence, Curtis wrote:
>
>
> Hi Linda,
>
> As you know, this has been a very sad week for AEJMC and particularly for members of MAC and CSM. The MAC listserve has been lit up with tributes to Evonne "Von" Whitmore all week long.
> Many of us are thinking of ways to remember Von in a lasting way in the form of a scholarship, contributions to the Centennial Campaign or in other ways at the centennial convention in Chicago.
>
> In the short term, flowers have been sent on behalf of CSM for Von's service on Monday. I also spoke to past CSM presidents Felecia Jones Ross and Linda Florence Callahan today. Felecia is planning on attending Von's funeral on Monday. First, we wondering if you knew of any AEJMC board members who were planning to attend. We think that someone should speak on the organization's behalf. Often at funerals, resolutions are read. We're checking with the family to see if this would be appropriate. If so, could we read a resolution on behalf of AEJMC.
>
> I know this is short notice, but it can't be helped. Please let us know your thoughts.
>
> Also, you might want to read this moving tribute by George Daniels on his blog: http://tinyurl.com/3rxgm9m
>
> Thanks for your time and consideration,
>
> Curtis
>
>
> Curtis Lawrence
> Associate Professor, Journalism Department
> Columbia College Chicago
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