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"It's
all about continuity"
Four more scholarships are awarded at
MAP's
12th annual Parsell Golf Outing
There is no fixed
point in time at which an annual event officially becomes a tradition.
However, there's no doubt that the Carl Parsell Memorial Golf Outing has
reached such status.
MAP Executive Director Fred Timpner emphasized this point June 13, 2002
when MAP held its 12th edition at Heather Highlands in Holly. He referred
to one of America's most respected and authoritative publications in his
address to the many MAP members and other union representatives, sponsors,
and business associates in attendance. "The Merriam-Webster Dictionary's
definition of tradition," he quoted, "uses these terms: an established
pattern of thought and action, the handing down of beliefs, and customs
by example, and continuity." The outing and the scholarship fund
it helps to finance, were initiated 12 years ago, in tribute to the memory
of MAP's founder. It began as a concept. We wanted to honor Carl's memory
in the most appropriate way possible - by continuing his legacy of improving
the lives and futures of public sector employees.
"All of the dictionary's descriptions apply. Carl Parsell spent an
unparalleled career thinking about the welfare of the employees he represented.
He took effective action to constantly improve their incomes, working
conditions and future prospects. He set a tremendous example for all of
us. We put his beliefs to work in everything we do as a union and in what
we are doing here today, as a team of friends and business associates."
"Today, after a dozen years of successful golf outings and the awarding
of some 50 scholarships, the concept has become a tradition."
Timpner connected the awarding of four 2002 scholarships to the very first
series that were handed out when the program began and to every scholarship
given since.
"This event is all about continuity," he declared. "We
are continuing Carl's legacy from year-to-year and from generation-to-generation.
The very first scholarship recipients are at least 30 years old now -
at a time in their lives when they very well might have families of their
own. They are enjoying the benefits of the education they received, thanks
in part to the financial assistance they received from the Parsell Memorial
Fund. This also is true of other recipients from the program's earlier
years, while more recent recipients are fast approaching the same point
in their lives."
"The pattern we have established...the tradition...is clear. Together,
all of us are continuing to make Carl's goal of constant improvement in
the lives and futures of public employees and their families a reality."
This year's four recipients, like all of their predecessors, were selected
by an impartial committee from a field of deserving nominees whose excellent
credentials made the process extremely difficult. Following are some details
about the qualifications of the 2002 winners, which demonstrate why they
were chosen.
- Holly Revord
graduated from Iron Mountain High School in Iron Mountain, where her
father is a lieutenant with the city's police department. Her academic
excellence is reflected by her membership in the National Honor Society
and her selection as class valedictorian. However, these facts don't
tell the whole story of her high school career. Holly also earned the
following recognition: Society of Women Engineers Certificate of Merit;
Academic Excellence Award; Geometry Student of the Month; Algebra II
Student of the Month; Perfect Attendance Award; Wendy's High School
Heisman nominee; Principal's Leadership Award nominee; and AP Calculus
Student of the Month. Not all of her achievements and participation
were in the classroom. Holly also served as president of the student
council and the Students Against Destructive Decisions organization
and was a DARE role model and a school camp counselor. She participated
in varsity track, golf and volleyball. Outside of school, she has been
involved in church activities, was a Salvation Army bellringer, and
did volunteer work for the Habitat for Humanity, the Humane Society
and a museum. She plans to attend Michigan Tech University.
- April McCullough
graduated with a 4-point average from Bath High School in Bath. Her
mother is MSRB coordinator for Clinton County Central Dispatch. April
was vice-president of the National Honor Society and captain of the
school's academic and Quiz Bowl teams. She is a National Merit semifinalist
and might become a finalist. Her honors include the MEAP Merit Award
and a Michigan Math Prize Competition Award. She was high scorer in
the Mid-Michigan Academic League. Her community involvement has been
extensive as well. For example, April is a trained hospice volunteer
and also has done volunteer work at church, a clinic, and the Boys and
Girls Club. She plans to attend Cornell University.
- Joseph Letourneau
graduated Algonac High School with a 4-point grade average. His mother
is a librarian in the St. Clair County Library System. A member of the
National Honor Society, he won numerous academic honors during his high
school career. As a senior, he was listed in Who's Who Among America's
High School Students, was named to the National Honor Roll, and received
a United States National Academic Award. A gifted writer, he won the
Port Huron Optimist Essay Contest. Joseph also played varsity basketball.
He was busily involved in the community, as well. For example, he was
a DARE role model, a mentor for elementary school students and active
in his church. He plans to attend the University of Michigan.
- Janell Feiler
graduated Plymouth-Canton High School with a 3.6 grade point average
in June of 2000. Her mother is a deputy clerk at the 35th District Court.
During the past two years she has attended Oakland University while
competing as a highly accomplished figure skater. She has excelled in
the classroom, becoming a member of the honors college. She has excelled
at the rink, as well, earning Gold Test standing from the United States
Figure Skating Association. She has worked as a volunteer at the U of
M Hospital's Radiation Oncology Department. Janell also volunteers to
help others at competitions and ice shows. Her goal, which she continues
to work toward at Oakland University, is to become a radiation therapist,
working with cancer patients.
Timpner completed
his remarks by expressing MAP's great appreciation for the vital role
played by others in the Golf Outing and the scholarship program. "Every
sponsor and contributor here today is an essential part of this tradition,"
he said. "Many of you have been a part of it for years. I thank you
all and MAP thanks you all for your generosity and your commitment."
2002
Carl Parsell Memorial Fund Golf Outing
A
note of thanks to some very special people
It
takes a lot to make a program like the Carl Parsell Memorial Scholarship
FundProgram successful. The program is a success, year-after-year, because
you give of yourselves.
It's
gratifying to see the same friends, along with some new friends, at this
great event every June. As always, I am amazed at the turnout, although
I really shouldn't be, after all, you have consistently exhibited your
generosity and your eagerness to participate in and assist with this program.
Your continued support, as sponsors, golfers and contributors of all kinds,
is at the very heart of everything we achieve.
We
speak of continuing Carl Parsell's legacy and, certainly, the scholarship
fund accomplishes exactly that objective in a way that would make him
very proud.
The
fact that over $44,000.00 in scholarships has been awarded since the program's
inception in 1992 illustrates that point. Each recipient represents a
public employee's family that will continue to benefit from Carl's legacy
throughout the future.
However,
numbers tell only part of the story. Your involvement is an essential
element. In fact, nothing could ever replace it.
Please
accept this message of appreciation and gratitude as I express it wholeheartedly!
Thank
You!
MICHIGAN
ASSOCIATION OF POLICE
Fred Timpner
Executive Director
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