Advisory Board

Purpose

The purpose of the RA Advisory Board is to support the goals and mission of the Recreation Administration Program in the Department of HESRM, to advise the program coordinator and department chair on matters related to enrollment, curriculum, and degrees relevant to the profession and accreditation, secure contributions for the RA Student Endowment Scholarship Funds, and to assist in awarding scholarships to qualifying students.

The University of Mississippi Recreation Administration Advisory Board is comprised of professionals from public, commercial, and not-for-profit sectors that represent the recreation and leisure service fields. Advisory Board members provide valuable input on issues pertaining to academics and the world beyond campus. The Advisory Board meets each academic semester.

A major goal during each meeting is to judge and award financial assistance to a deserving undergraduate or graduate student who demonstrates leadership qualities, academic excellence, and the desire to pursue a career in the field of recreation.

Opportunities to Give

Recreation Administration Endowment Scholarship levels:

Friends Society…Gift up to $99

Associates Society…Gift of $100-$249

Patron Society…Gift of $250-$499

Sponsor Society…Gift of $500-$999

Fellows Society…Gift of $1,000

Benefactor Society…Gift of $5,000

Founder Society…Gift of $10,000

Endowment Society…Gift of $25,000

Please make checks payable to The University of Mississippi Foundation and return your contribution to this address:

The University of Mississippi Foundation
P.O. Box 249, University, MS 38677-0249
(800) 340-9542, (662) 915 5944
www.umf.olemiss.edu

Board

 

	Name/Title	Organization	Address
	Jason ShirkeyAssociate Director	University of Mississippi Campus Recreation	214 Turner Center,University, MS 38677
	Mark R. Garneau, Board PresidentAssistant Director-Aquatics	University of Mississippi Campus Recreation	214 Turner Center,University, MS 38677
	William Lacey McAdamsOwner Sunshine Rec./Scuba Instr.		624 Mitchell Rd.Scobey, MS 38953
	Julie ChambersTallahatchie District ExecutiveBoy Scouts of America	Boy Scouts of America	Yocona Area Council505 Air Park RoadTupelo, MS 38801
	Dewayne WilliamsDirector of Parks and Recreation	City of Hernando	2601 Elm St.Hernando, MS 38632
	Will McNeerDirector of Parks and Recreation	City of Olive Branch	8877 College StreetOlive Branch, MS 38654
	Seth GainesDirector of Sports Development	Tupelo CVB	P.O. Drawer 47Tupelo, MS 38802
	Deb HelmsDirector of Leisure Lifestyles	Oxford Park Commission	(107 Courthouse Square)204 Combs St.Oxford, MS 38655
	Karen DunnDirector of Development	SRVS	3971 Knight Arnold Rd.Memphis, TN 38118
	Stephen BramlettSr. Scuba Inst. HESRM	Ole Miss	2208 Scott StreetOxford, MS 38655
	Rick JamiesonManagerSardis Lake Marina	Sardis Lake Marina	30117 Blackjack RoadSardis, MS  38666
	Shea StatenNatural Resource Specialist	Army Corps of Engineers	2400 Hwy 315 Scenic Rt.Sardis, MS 38666
	John C. Garner, IIIInterim Chair HESRM, Associate Prof. (PhD, CSCS)	University of MS,HESRM	Turner 219P.O. Box 1848University, MS 38677
	Michael BallardAquatics Coordinator	Germantown Athletic Club
	Mr. Bubba RobinsonDeputy Director	Oxford Park Commission	310 S. 15th Street, Oxford, MS. 38655
	Dr. Jim GilbertProfessor Emeritus	Recreation Administration	215 Turner Center, University
	Alton PollanResources Manager	U.S. Army Corps of Engineers	U.S. Army Corps of Engineers29049 Hwy 315Sardis, MS  38666
	Holly HaralsonDirector	Jaquith Nursing Home	P.O. Box 157-A, Whitfield, MS 39193
	Mike YoungProgram Coordinator	Oxford Park Commission	310 S. 15th Street, Oxford, MS. 38655
	Janet Snook BartnikDirector of Parks and Recreation	Liberty, Mo	1600 S. Withers Rd.Liberty, MO 64069

 

 

Advisory Board Qualifications

 

Lance Duvall Scholarship Guidelines

 

Harvey Faust Scholarship Guidelines

 

Advisory Board Meeting Minutes

 

November 2013 April 2014 November 2014