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2011 Board Of Directors And Officers Announced
The Community Foundation of South Alabama celebrated 35 years of philanthropy at the annual meeting held on March 24, 2011.
"I am both honored and humbled to be allowed to serve The Community Fou  ndation as Chairman during this 35th anniversary. We celebrate the remarkable history and positive impact of the Foundation on the eight counties we serve of Baldwin, Choctaw, Clarke, Conecuh, Escambia, Mobile, Monroe and Washington," said Raymond Wingard, Chairman Board of Directors. "The Community Foundation is committed to enabling healthy communities by serving, convening and multiplying philanthropy." Photo: Raymond Wingard, Chairman and Thomas H. Davis Jr, CEO shown with portrait of William Kaufman who helped establish the Foundation.
More than $60 million in grants have been distributed since the Foundation was incorporated in 1976 for the single purpose of improving the quality of life in South Alabama. The Community Foundation currently holds 408 charitable funds and $51.7 million in assets that were established to benefit the community.
Guests, bo  ard members and staff paused to honor Thomas H. Davis Jr. for his leadership and accomplishments as President and CEO of The Community Foundation. Mr. Davis will retire from the Foundation on March 31, 2011 after 26 years of service.
Photo: Mr. Davis accepts service award. "In appreciation for over 26 years of supreme navigation."
The honorable Sam Jones, Mayor of Mobile, arrived to personally thank Mr. Davis for all he has done to make our community a better place to live. Letters of congratulation and appreciation were received from the honorable Jo Bonner, United States Congressman; the honorable Jeff Sessions, United States Senator; and many others.
Photo: Mayor Sam Jones proclaims March 24, 2011 as Thomas H. Davis Jr. Day.
The annual meeting provided an opportunity for attendees to thank outgoing and incoming volunteers elected to serve on the Board of Directors. Officers for 2011 include Raymond R. Wingard, Chair of the Board; Dr. Benard H. Eichold II, Vice Chair; George V. Davis, Treasurer; and Norman D. Pitman III, Secretary.
 Photo: Neil Johnston accepts service award for his father, Dr. Johnston.
The Community Foundation pays special homage to Dr. Vivian G. Johnston Jr. who has been a board member for 35 years and prepared the original documents to incorporate the Foundation in 1976. We are deeply indebted to Dr. Johnston who has been a faithful supporter since our beginning.
The newly elected member of the board is Douglas M. Littles, Ph.D. Continuing their terms on The Community Foundation Board of Directors are: Murray E. Cape, Barbara A. Drummond, Dora F. Finley, Kelvin J. Hill, Neil M. Kennedy, Mitchell G. Lattof Jr., Michael S. Marshall, Hebert A. Meisler, Edward B. Meyercord Jr., Mary Kathleen Miller, Mary P. Powell and Edna H. Rivers.
Since 1976, The Community Foundation of South Alabama has worked to provide the tools that make giving to our community easier and effective.
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United Way of Central Alabama and the Alabama Association of Nonprofits present free training as part of the Strengthening Communities Fund Federal Stimulus Program designed to "build capacity" of Alabama's non-profit community. 
