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Date: May 28, 2004

Retirement reception

Date: May 28, 2004

quote:
Originally posted by: Paracelsus
"A couple of days ago I recieved a curiously worded missive from Mount Olympus inviting me to a reception next Thursday June 4, so that SFT could recognize my service to the university."

Next Thursday is June 3... the 4th is Friday. Surely Mount Olympus didn't issue an invite with a typo???

Date: May 28, 2004

quote:
Originally posted by: Paracelsus
"I left the message below on the list detailing who is leaving. I repeat it for more visability below:
A couple of days ago I recieved a curiously worded missive from Mount Olympus inviting me to a reception next Thursday June 4, so that SFT could recognize my service to the university.
I do not feel inclined to accept this kind offer and intend instead to have a libation of some sort upstairs at 206 Front Street instead. I would be happy to hoist glasses with any other retirees or other interested collegues and friends at this time."

ummmm......what time was written on the invitation? I'd hate to be late....

Date: May 29, 2004

There is a typo (and excess words). It is Friday the 4th at 3:30 PM

I never was able to proof text very well, but then I wrote it immediately after returning from libations at 206.

Date: May 29, 2004

I just got this. Sorry for any weird formatting.

The administration of The University of Southern Mississippi requests your presence at a reception Friday, June 4, 2004,at 3:30 p.m. in R. C. Cook
University Union, Rooms B and C honoring the following retirees:

Marvin J. Albin Anita A. Kirkland
Maggie L. Amerson Jean Ladner
Evelyn Anderson Sharon Elaine Lebsack
Gloria Appelt-Slick Robert M. Lowe
Betty J. Aultman Gail Lucas
Ann H. Beardshall Carl Martray
David C. Berr Eddie Mae McLaurin
Mylan E. Redfern Betounes Kenneth D. McMurtrey
Wayne Elwood Billon Joan S. Mooney
Harold Tyrone Black Malcom Regiel Napier
Betty Blackledge Johnny R. Purvis
Audrey D. Blackwell Stephen T. Ross
Raylawni Branch Richard D. Saniga
Carolyn K. Brooks Raymond Wayne Scheetz
Patricia Diane Brown James A. Siders
Josephine Burkett Melda K. Simpson
Helen Carlos Michael Clay Smith
Beverly Janice Davis Oliver W. Smith
Wanda L. Dubuisson Charles H. Stewart
Ronnie P. Edwards Richard F. Sullivan
Reggie L. Ford L. Marie Sykes
Carolyn T. Gerald William B. Taylor
Francis D. Glamser Martha R. Tisdale
David H. Goff Harold D. Van Houten
Mary E. Graves Mildred M. Wash
Gail Hamwi Thomas R. Webb
Glenn Terry Harper Brenda Whiddon
Edna L. Hart James E. Whorton
Gail B. Hemard Robert Willems
James G. Hollandsworth Donald Lee Williams
Carolyn Hunter Forrest E. Wood Jr.
Effie James
Martha R. Johnson
Dolores A. Jones

Okay, why is Frank's name on this list?!?!? He hasn't retired!

Date: May 29, 2004

Wonder how many of the retirees are going to the reception?. I am on the list and no way I'd attend anything hosted by that creep. He's getting no RSVP from me either.

Date: Jun 1, 2004

Paracelsus and others....

Is the alternative retirement reception still on? I hope so. It is a great idea. I'd like to come honor some folks. Are there any plans to send emails to everyone on the retirement list?

Date: Jun 1, 2004

quote:
Originally posted by: foot soldier
. . . . why is Frank's name on this list?!?!? He hasn't retired!"

Frank is a personal friend of mine. Today he advised me that he has taken consultant status in lieu of remaining an employee of the university. This permits him to accept employment elsewhere. His retirement status is a matter of public record.

Date: Jun 1, 2004

USM's loss is somebody's gain! Wish him the very best.

Date: Jun 3, 2004

quote:
Originally posted by: Charles D. Noblin
"Frank is a personal friend of mine. Today he advised me that he has taken consultant status in lieu of remaining an employee of the university. This permits him to accept employment elsewhere. His retirement status is a matter of public record. "

OK, so that clears up Frank's name (and congrats to Frank), but why the heck is Carl Martray's name on the list?

Date: Jun 4, 2004

I understand that the president will not appear at the retirement reception this afternoon. Isn't this a presidential event?

Date: Jun 4, 2004

Hey, is the party at 206 still on? Did I miss it, or is it starting now? (ca. 5 pm)

Date: Jun 4, 2004

Report is that only about 6 retirees showed up, none of them faculty. Thames was not there either.

Date: Jun 4, 2004

quote:
Originally posted by: Angeline
"Report is that only about 6 retirees showed up, none of them faculty. Thames was not there either."

Date: Jun 4, 2004

I hope this obscene Thames finger to the retiring faculty and staff does not go unnoticed by the IHL Board. It's consistent with his firing of the Deans, of course, except that the deans did not get any sort of phony ceremonial. Maybe Shelby only shows up at occasions where he can axe somebody himself, so he can get his jollies. What a lowlife piece of orthodox mainstream pusillanimous unbearable and unredeemable s*** he is. Anybody who thinks he's changed is seriously misguided.

Originally posted by: Angeline
"Report is that only about 6 retirees showed up, none of them faculty. Thames was not there either."

Date: Jun 4, 2004

quote:
Originally posted by: Lash LaRue
"What a lowlife piece of orthodox mainstream pusillanimous unbearable and unredeemable s*** he is."

But Lash, how do you REALLY feel?

Date: Jun 5, 2004

I see in the HA that Dr. Lucas attended the retirement reception. The Local/State section features a big picture of him as he "shares a laugh with Penny Hart . . ., who retired as a mail supervisor after 30 years of service."

Does SFT lack the gonads and gumption to go and at least act gracious every once in awhile?