Beacon of Hope Rally: Saturday, February 24, 2007
Mike Macechko, executive director of the Arkansas Alumni Association, presents Jannette Epes, NWA chapter board member, with the 2006 Heart Award at the Beacon of Hope rally for her commitment to volunteer service to the chapter and association.
The rally's silent auction raised money for student scholarships.
Rally attendees enjoy catered food.
Alumni enjoy each other's company as they wait for the program to begin.
Board member Ernestine Gibson (seated) and NWA chapter vice president Alexi Correll guide alumni as they register for the rally.
Alumni of all ages turned out to socialize and enjoy great food!
Alumnae Nancy McVey (left) and Mary Carolyn Pendleton enjoy the night's festivities.
This event couldn't have been a success without NWA chapter volunteers. (Back to Front, Left to Right): Bao Bui, chapter president; Alexi Correll, chapter vice president; Elizabeth Underwood, assistant director for outreach at the Arkansas Alumni Association; and Ernestine Gibson, chapter board member.
Rallies are a time to catch up with old friends and share common experiences.
Mike Macechko, executive director of the Arkansas Alumni Association, presents Jannette Epes, NWA chapter board member, with the 2006 Heart Award at the Beacon of Hope rally for her commitment to volunteer service to the chapter and association.
