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Executive DirectorHenry A. Moses, Ph.D.hmoses@mmc.edu(615) 327-6732

Assistant Director for Chapter and Membership Development Mary Solomon, M.A.msolomon@mmc.edu(615) 327-6865

Assistant DirectorRahwa Mehari, M.S.rmehari@mmc.edu(615) 327-6857

Consulting Director of Finance and Operations Toya L. Covington, MBA tcovington@mmc.edu(615) 327-6266

Meharry National Alumni Association, Inc.1005 Dr. D. B. Todd Jr., Blvd.Nashville, TN 37208615-327-6266 or 1-800-824-9693Fax: (615) 327-6621

When visiting, parking is located across from the Royal Towers in Lot F.

2017-2019 Officers Dawn Griffin, Ph.D., M.S.P.H. ’95

President Lewis Hargett, M.D. ’87

President ElectJacqueline Wheeler-Coleman, M.D. ’90

1st Vice President Ethel P. Harris, D.D.S. ’01

1st Vice President Thomas A. Scott, M.D. ’82

SecretaryAngela J. Armstead-Gaskin, M.D. ’82

TreasurerHenry A. Moses, Ph.D.

Executive DirectorFernando Daniels III, M.D. ’87

Immediate Past PresidentMNAA MembershipMembership in the Meharry National Alumni Association, Inc. is the backbone of the alumni association. Your membership supports the operations of MNAA and the magazine, and helps maintain alumni chapters.

Mission Statement Meharry National Alumni Association, Inc.

True to the heritage

of Meharry Medical

College, the Meharry

National Alumni

Association pledges

to support the College and provide activities

that foster the interests of the College by

promoting the art and science of medicine,

dentistry, health-related research, graduate

studies and allied health professions. The

Association further pledges to provide

information about the College to alumni

and foster relationships among alumni that

advance the Mission of the College.

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Continuing Dental Education2018 Commencement Lecture Series COX AUDITORIUM • SCHOOL OF DENTISTRY Day One: “Financial Planning: How to Keep Your Business and Personal Life in Order”1 - 5 p.m.

Day Two: TBA8 a.m. - Noon

NAME ________________________________________________________________

E-MAIL _______________________________________________________________

ADDRESS ____________________________________________________________

CITY __________________________________ STATE _______ ZIP __________

Alumni Dentists: $275Non-Alumni Dentists: $290Dental Hygienists: $50Dental Assistants/Office Personnel: $30

Mail completed form with check to:

Meharry National Alumni Association, Inc.1005 Dr. D.B. Todd Jr. Blvd.Nashville, TN 372081-800-824-9693/615-327-6266

Meharry Medical College School of Dentistry • Nashville, Tennessee

ADA/CERP Recognized Provider

C O N V E N T I O N R E M I N D E R National Dental Association

Orlando, FloridaJuly 11-15, 2018

Commencement/Reunion Schedule 2018 Thursday, May 17

10 a.m. - 4 p.m. • Alumni Registration Lobby, S. S. Kresge Learning Resources Center AND10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Lobby, First Floor, Loews Vanderbilt Hotel8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. • Matthew Walker Surgical Symposium Lecture Halls 3 and 4, S. S. Kresge Learning Resources Center10 a.m. - Noon • 1 - 3 p.m. • Alumni Hospitality Sixth Floor Conference Room, S. S. Kresge Learning Resources Center 1 - 5 p.m. • Dental Continuing Education Cox Auditorium, Third Floor, School of Dentistry5-7 p.m. • MNAA Executive Committee Meeting Sixth Floor Conference Room, S. S. Kresge Learning Resources Center 7 - 9 p.m. • Alumni Let’s Reminisce Mixer First Floor Lobby, The Cal Turner Family Center for Student Education

Friday, May 18

7 a.m. • 31st Annual Charles E. Brown M.D.’60 Memorial Golf Tournament Ted Rhodes Golf Course7 a.m. • Falcon Walk Walking path adjacent to Ted Rhodes Golf Course, for spouses and non-golfers.8 a.m. - Noon • Dental Continuing Education Cox Auditorium, Third Floor, School of Dentistry8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. • Continuing Medical Education Lecture Hall 1, S. S. Kresge Learning Resources Center9 a.m. - 3 p.m. • Alumni Registration Lobby, S. S. Kresge Learning Resources Center9 a.m. - Noon • Nurses Breakfast First Floor, Hulda Margaret Lyttle Hall10 a.m. - Noon • Alumni Hospitality Sixth Floor Conference Room, S. S. Kresge Learning Resources Center12:15 - 2 p.m. • Meharry Cohort Study Luncheon Old Hospital West 1 - 3 p.m. • Books, Arts and Crafts Fair First Floor Lobby, The Cal Turner Family Center for Student Education1:30 - 3 p.m. • Wealth Management Luncheon Seminar CE course credit available Ballroom, Second Floor, The Cal Turner Family Center for Student Education

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Continuing Medical Education2018 Commencement Seminar • Friday, May 18, 2018

Title: The Opioid Crisis: History, Gravity and Solutions—the Way Out of Dependency

NAME ________________________________________________________________

E-MAIL _______________________________________________________________

SPECIALTY ___________________________________________________________

ADDRESS ____________________________________________________________

CITY __________________________________ STATE _______ ZIP __________

Physicians - $195Nurses/Others—$50

Mail completed form with check to:

Meharry National Alumni Association, Inc.1005 Dr. D.B. Todd Jr. Blvd.Nashville, TN 372081-800-824-9693/615-327-6266

AMA PRA Category Credits™ Credit Designation: 6 hours Continuing Medical Education

3 - 5:30 p.m. • Meharry National Alumni Association, Inc. Annual Meeting Lecture Hall 3 and 4, S. S. Kresge Learning Resources Center4 - 6 p.m. • Alumni Registration Registration Desk, First Floor Lobby, The Cal Turner Family Center for Student Education6:30 and 6:45 p.m. • Greetings from President James E.K. Hildreth Auditorium, Second Floor, The Cal Turner Family Center for Student Education 7 - 8:30 p.m. • Golden Anniversary Dinner Ballroom A, Second Floor, The Cal Turner Family Center for Student Education7 - 8:30 p.m. • Silver Anniversary Dinner Second Floor, The Cal Turner Family Center for Student Education7:30 - 8 p.m. • Class Meetings Second and Third Floors, The Cal Turner Family Center for Student Education7:30 - 9 p.m. • Class Pictures Second and Third Floor stairs, The Cal Turner Family Center for Student Education8:30 - 10 p.m. • Evening of Jazz First Floor, The Cal Turner Family Center for Student Education9 p.m. - 1 a.m. • Young Alumni Patio Party Patio-Second Floor, The Cal Turner Family Center for Student Education9 p.m. - 1 a.m. • Old School Party Ballroom B-Second Floor, The Cal Turner Family Center for Student Education

Saturday, May 19

9 a.m. • 143rd Commencement Exercises Grand Ole Opry House11 a.m. - 2 p.m. • Alumni Family Picnic Activities. Amphitheater tent. Inclement weather, Turner Center.11 a.m. - 2 p.m. • Book Fair First Floor Lobby, The Cal Turner Family Center for Student Education11 a.m. - 2 p.m. • Spirit Store open6 p.m. - 9 p.m. • Meharry Alumni Gala Ballroom A and B, Second Floor, The Cal Turner Family Center for Student Education. Dance immediately following. Attire: Cocktail

Sunday, May 20

10 a.m. - Noon • Alumni Farewell Champagne Brunch Loews Vanderbilt Hotel, Skylight Foyer, Mezzanine Level

Commencement/Reunion Schedule 2018

C O N V E N T I O N R E M I N D E R National Medical Association

Orlando, Florida August 11-15, 2018

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Charles E. Brown, M.D. ’6031st Annual Golf Tournament 2018T E D R H O D E S G O L F C O U R S E ENTRY FORM

NAME ________________________________________________________________

ADDRESS

CITY __________________________________ STATE _______ ZIP __________

TELEPHONE (HOME): ____________________ (WORK): _____________________

No selection of the Flights below will automatically place you in the Amateur Flight____ Amateur (under 50) ____ Sr. Amateur (over 50) or ____ LadiesSponsorship Level: (Check one)____ Platinum $ 1500 – 8 playing spots, signage, appreciation gift____ Gold $ 800 – 4 playing spots, signage____ Silver $ 625 – 3 playing spots, signage____ Bronze $ 525 – 3 playing spots____ Hole Sponsor $ 275 – Hole sponsor, signage____ Golfer $ 175 – l playing spot

Hole sponsorship –Signage Provided___ Please make checks payable to Meharry National Alumni Association, Inc. or___ Please charge the total amount to the account checked below:___ American Express ____ Master Card ____ Visa

Number _____________________________ Exp. date _______ CVV _____

Name as it appears on card ___________________________________________ (Print)

Signature _________________________________________________________

Total amount to be charged: $ ____________

Registration Information 2018Basic Registration OnlyRegistration (Includes name badge w/reunion year and Meharry tote)

PACKAGE OPTIONS:Package 1 – Leisure PackagePackage 2 – Golf PackagePackage 3 – Academic PackagePackage 4 – Academic and Golf Package• A la Carte (Additional tickets required for other guests)• Please see pages 6-7 for package and payment options.

To facilitate registration you may advise us of your intention to attend your 2018 Reunion by the following methods:

• Register online—go to: https://mmcreunion18.eventbrite.com• Register by mail: Send forms and payment to Meharry National Alumni Association, Inc.; 1005 Dr. D. B. Todd Jr., Blvd.; Nashville, TN 37208• E-mail the Alumni Affairs office (rmehari@mmc.edu).• Or call the office to RSVP—615-327-6266 before May 10, 2018

(Let us know you plan to attend so that we may prepare for you!)

Golfers will receive green fees, cart, refreshments and “Player Pack.”

First, second and third place awards will be presented.

(For further information, you may call (800) 824-9693).

Join the FALCON WALK at the walking path adjacent

to the Ted Rhodes Golf Course during the golf tournament. For golf

spouses and non-golfers!

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Registration Package InformationAlumni Package Options (Please circle package type—advance or on-site) Package Total Additional Packages Total Price

Package 1- Leisure Package Advance $245 On Site $270

Registration and one (1) ticket to each of the following:Thursday - Let’s Reminisce MixerFriday - Class Reception, or Anniversary Dinner, Evening of Jazz and Young Alumni Party on the Patio, Old School PartySaturday – Alumni Gala Sunday – Alumni Farewell Champagne Brunch

Package 2 - Golf-Package Advance $420 On Site $445

Registration and one (1) ticket to each of the following:Thursday - Let’s Reminisce MixerFriday - Golf Tournament, Class Reception, or Anniversary Dinner, Evening of Jazz and Young Alumni Party on the Patio, Old School PartySaturday – Alumni Gala Sunday – Alumni Farewell Champagne Brunch

Package 3-Academic PackageDental Advance $520 On Site $545 Medical Advance $440 On Site $465 Nurses Advance $295 On Site $320

Continuing Education Course/Credits (payment for course)

Medical ____ Dental _____ Nurses _____Registration and one (1) ticket to each of the following:

Thursday - Let’s Reminisce MixerFriday - Class Reception, or Anniversary Dinner, Evening of Jazz and Young Alumni Party on the Patio, Old School PartySaturday – Alumni Gala

Sunday – Alumni Farewell Champagne Brunch

Package 4 – Golf and Academic Dental Advance $695 On Site $720 Medical Advance $615 On Site $640 Nurses Advance $470 On Site $495

Continuing Education Course/Credits (payment for course)

Medical ____ Dental _____ Nurses _____Registration and one (1) ticket to each of the following:

Thursday - Let’s Reminisce MixerFriday - Golf Tournament, Class Reception, or Anniversary Dinner, Evening of Jazz and Young Alumni Party on the Patio, Old School PartySaturday – Alumni Gala Sunday – Alumni Champagne Brunch

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A la Carte (Additional tickets may be purchased for guests) Qty. Advance Registration

Thursday and FridayRegistration $55 $65

Continuing Education Course/CreditsDental $275 Medical $195Nurses $50

Let’s Reminisce Mixer complimentary complimentary

FridayGolf Tournament $175 $175 Class Receptions (Evening of Jazz) complimentary complimentary Silver Dinner (Class of 1993) complimentary complimentary

Golden Dinner (Class of 1968 and older)Young Alumni Patio Party complimentary complimentary

Old School Class Party Saturday – Alumni Gala, (Cocktail Hour, Dinner and Dance) $150 $165

Sunday – Alumni Farewell Champagne Brunch $60 $65

TOTAL TICKETS

 

Total Cost:

Payment Options____ Please make checks payable to Meharry National Alumni Association, Inc. OR

____ Please charge the total amount to the credit card checked below:

____ American Express ____ Master Card ____ Visa

# _________________________________________________ Exp. Date ________ CVV* ___________ *The three-digit number in the signature panel on the back of your card.

Name as it appears on card ________________________________________________________________________ (Print)

Signature ______________________________________________________

Total amount to be charged: $ _________________

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Commencement/Reunion 2018Advance Registration FormREGISTRATION________ I plan to attend the 2018 Reunion________ I will attend the 2018 Commencement________ I will not be able to attend the 2018 Reunion, however enclosed is a class/chapter gift of $ ____________________ SPECIAL NEEDS: Check here if you have special needs

Please describe: __________________________________________________________________________________

NAME AND ADDRESS

Class Year ________ Degree Received _________________ Specialty: _________________________________

Last Name _______________________________ First Name _____________________ Middle ______________

Spouse’s Name ______________________________ Alumnus/na _____________ Yes _______ No _________

Address _____________________________ City _________________________ State _______ Zip __________

Home Phone ( ____ ) ______________ Work Phone ( ____ ) _____________ Fax Number ( ____ ) ______________

E-Mail Address _________________________________________________

ALUMNI DUESIf you have not paid your 2018 alumni dues, please do so now._______ Full Member: $200 per year (alumni: dentists, physicians and Ph.D.s)_______ Full Member: $100 per year (alumni: military personnel, residents, nurses, allied health/public health professionals and others)_______ Life Member: $5,000 ($1,000 now; $4,000 over the next three years)_______ Alumni: dentists, physicians and Ph.D.s _____ $1,000 (for all nurses)_______ Associate Member: $75 per year (non-alumni: friends and supporters)

TOTAL DUES $ __________________ (The Association is operating because you care!)

Meharry Medical College’s vision for the future focuses on a healthier Nashville, nation and world through our mission toward health equity. At Meharry, we teach health caring, dedicated to our larger goal: Worship of God through service to mankind.healthcaring.mmc.edu

1005 Dr. D.B. Todd Jr. Boulevard • Nashville, Tennessee 37208 • 615.327.6000

M E D I C I N E • D E N T I S T R Y • R E S E A R C H • P U B L I C H E A L T H

Loews Vanderbilt Hotel, the official headquarters hotel for Commencement/Reunion 2018 weekend is offering a special daily rate of $244 per night plus applicable taxes for single/double rooms for alumni. To reserve your accommodations, please call the Loews Vanderbilt Hotel no later than April 16, 2018.

Loews Vanderbilt Hotel2100 West End AvenueNashville, TN 37203

Reservation phone number: 1-800-235-6397Reservation code: Meharry Alumni Block

Please fax registrations to (615) 327-6621. Faxed registrations must include all credit card information. Advance payment prices may be made on site if you RSVP before the deadline. For further information about Reunion 2018, please contact:

Meharry National Alumni Association office, Mary Solomon/Rahwa Mehari • 1-615-327-6266.Dr. Henry A. Moses • 1-615-327-6732

How to Register

Register online: https://mmcreunion18.eventbrite.com Or register by mail:Make check payable to Meharry National Alumni

Association, Inc.Mail your registration form and check by May 3, 2018 or to

RSVP.Meharry National Alumni Association, Inc.1005 Dr. D.B. Todd Jr. Blvd.Nashville, TN 37208

Meharry Medical College’s vision for the future focuses on a healthier Nashville, nation and world through our mission toward health equity. At Meharry, we teach health caring, dedicated to our larger goal: Worship of God through service to mankind.healthcaring.mmc.edu

1005 Dr. D.B. Todd Jr. Boulevard • Nashville, Tennessee 37208 • 615.327.6000

M E D I C I N E • D E N T I S T R Y • R E S E A R C H • P U B L I C H E A L T H

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1948Iris R. Shannon, RN

1953William E. Finlayson, M.D.

Cornelius E. Gaither, D.D.S.

1958Benny F. Hawkins Sr., D.D.S.

Delia E. Jones-McVoy, BSN

Fred D. Parrott, M.D.

1963Robert F. Austin, M.D.

Mirion P. Bowers, M.D.

Clive O. Callender, M.D.

Frederick A. Craig, DDS

Nathaniel H. Murdock, M.D.

Booker Poe, M.D.

1968James D. Douglass Jr., D.D.S.

George Kilpatrick, M.D.

Ronald Lubovich, D.D.S.

Charles A. Mattison, D.D.S.

Esther P. Roberts, M.D.

Byron C. Robinson, D.D.S.

Frank S. Royal Sr., M.D.

Timothy V. Scott, M.D.

1973Willliam Butler, D.D.S.

John A. Flowers Sr., M.D.

Collis Johnson Jr., D.D.S.

Gibson Johnson Jr., D.D.S.

Arnold Malcolm, M.D.

Larry W. McNeil, M.D.

Barbara Sias Chinn, D.D.S.

Jannie C. Williams, DH

1978Nelson L. Adams III, M.D.

Terry S. Baul, M.D.

Joyce Y. Cosby, D.D.S.

Willie Mae Hubbard, M.D.

Vernon Scott, M.D.

Fred L. Sykes, D.D.S.

James E. Tyus, D.D.S.

1983Catherine Arthur Johnson, M.D.

Michael F. Battle, D.D.S.

Stanley W. Dowell, M.D.

Mary A. Greene-McIntyre, M.D.

Paul M. Rice, M.D.

1988George E. Daniels III, D.D.S.

Cynthia Edwards, D.D.S.

Robert L. Jackson, M.D.

Kimberly C. Lucas Benton, D.D.S.

Angela A. Moore, M.D.

Edith F. Smith-Rayford, M.D.

Robert Vassall, M.D.

Patricia A. Weaver, M.D.

Michon I. Wyche, M.D.

1993Dionne M. Colbert, D.D.S.

Shelly Sigur, D.D.S.

June D. Williams-Colman, M.D.

1998Cathy Cook, D.D.S.

Chanda T. Elzie, D.D.S.

Monica McIntyre Herron, D.D.S.

Patrick D. Moore, M.D.

Ali M. Osman, M.D.

2003Angela F. Barnes, D.D.S.

Cortney H. Cabell, M.D.

2008India D. Gibson, D.D.S.

Kendra D. Hayslett , M.D.

Magdalyn A. Thomas, D.D.S.

2013Richard Benson II, M.D.

Courtney Jacocks, D.D.S.

Kwame Kwakye, D.D.S.

Earl Stewart, M.D.

Kurt Watson, Ph.D.

2018 Reunion Class Agents

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615-673-1150IN ROOM SERVICE ONLY

Places to Satisfy Your Soul Food PalateKingdom Cafe & Grill615-678-75822610 Jefferson Street

Swetts615-321-44182725 Clifton Ave.Take Jefferson to 28th Ave. N. Turn left—travel 28th to Clifton. Restaurant is on left.

Helen’s Hot Chicken615-964-73311801 Jefferson St. #101Located in the Otey Plaza across from Fisk

Nanny Services

Scenes from Last Year’s Reunion

Meharry Medical College AwardsOUTSTANDING ALUMNUS/A DONOR OF THE YEARPresented to the alumnus/a who made the largest cash contribution during his/her reunion year

OUTSTANDING FINANCIAL CLASS OF THE YEARPresented to the class with the largest cash contributions made during their reunion year

OUTSTANDING PLANNED GIVING CLASS OF THE YEARPresented to the class with the largest number of documented gift commitments in their reunion year

OUTSTANDING YOUNG ALUMNI CLASS OF THE YEARPresented to the class celebrating its first or second reunion with the highest percentage of returning alumni AND largest number of alumni who made contributions during reunion

Meharry National Alumni Association, Inc. AwardsFACULTY OF THE YEARPresented to the alumnus/a faculty member who exemplifies the Spirit of Meharry and is active with the MNAA

CLASS OF THE YEARPresented to the class with the largest percentage of class members returning for reunion who have paid alumni dues, and have made a contribution to the College in their reunion year

ALUMNUS/A OF THE YEARPresented to the alumnus/a who made outstanding contributions and support to the College and MNAA

CHAPTER OF THE YEARPresented for outstanding chapter activities/events, mentoring, support of MNAA and community involvement

ALUMNI MENTOR OF THE YEARPresented to the alumnus/a for outstanding service in the Chapter Student Mentoring Program

LONGEST SERVING ALUMNUS/A IN ATTENDANCE Presented to the alumnus/a in attendance (returning for reunion) who has served the longest

YOUNG ALUMNUS/A OF THE YEARPresented to young alumnus/a who made outstanding contributions and support to the College and MNAA

2018 Reunion Awards

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