{"id":831,"date":"2019-11-18T13:38:29","date_gmt":"2019-11-18T18:38:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lakerlog.lssu.edu\/november2019lite\/?p=831"},"modified":"2019-11-25T16:57:26","modified_gmt":"2019-11-25T21:57:26","slug":"highlights-from-awards-banquet","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lakerlog.lssu.edu\/november2019lite\/highlights-from-awards-banquet\/","title":{"rendered":"Highlights from Awards Banquet"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"cs-content\" class=\"cs-content\" >\n<div class=\"e831-1 x-section\" >\n      \n<div class=\"e831-2 x-row x-container max width\" >\n  <div class=\"x-row-inner\">\n    \n<div class=\"e831-3 x-col\" >\n    \n<div class=\"e831-4 x-bar-content-area\" >\n  <p class=\"custom-dropcap\"> The Alumni Association recognized four remarkable alumni at the 2019 Alumni Awards Banquet during Great Lake State Weekend in October.  About 130 people joined us in honoring them. If you were unable to attend, you can still watch the video below.<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"e831-5 x-frame x-frame-video-player\" >\n  <div class=\"x-frame-inner\">\n    \n<div class=\"e831-5 x-video x-video-player youtube\" data-x-element=\"x_mejs\" data-x-params=\"{&quot;poster&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\" >\n  <video class=\"x-mejs advanced-controls\" poster=\"\" preload=\"metadata\" ><source src=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/C5xV_CPqz2c\" type=\"video\/youtube\" ><\/video><\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"e831-6 x-bar-content-area\" >\n  <p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Summary of speakers on the video: <\/strong><\/span><br \/>\nPresentation of the Mansfield Parent of the Year Award \u2013 <strong>2:20 <\/strong><br \/>\nGreeting from President Rodney Hanley \u2013 <strong>6:35 <\/strong><br \/>\nBill Crawford introducing Tony Bosbous \u2013 <strong>20:30 <\/strong><br \/>\nTony Bosbous accepting Lighthouse Award \u2013 <strong>23:25 <\/strong><br \/>\nTiffany Jastorff-Gillies introducing Cory (Gallaway) Andersen \u2013 <strong>26:50 <\/strong><br \/>\nCory Gallaway accepting Ripley Award for Young Alumni \u2013 <strong>30:10 <\/strong><br \/>\nCharlie Murray introducing Wendy (Menard) James \u2013 <strong>39:06 <\/strong><br \/>\nWendy James accepting Shouldice Award \u2013 <strong>43:00 <\/strong><br \/>\nMadan Saluja introducing David Saunders - <strong>55:10 <\/strong><br \/>\nDavid Saunders accepting Outstanding Alumnus Award - <strong>1:03:38 <\/strong><\/p><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"e831-7 x-bar-content-area\" >\n  <h4><strong>Here are a few highlights from the program:<\/strong><\/h4><\/div>\n\n<span class=\"e831-8 x-image\" >\n  <img alt=\"Tony shaking hands with Bill\" src=\"https:\/\/lakerlog.lssu.edu\/november2019lite\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2019\/11\/Tony-shaking-hands-w-Bill-C-1024x683.jpg\" width=\"512\" height=\"342\" >\n<\/span>\n\n<hr class=\"e831-9 x-line\" >\n\n<div class=\"e831-10 x-bar-content-area\" >\n  <p><strong>Tony Bosbous<\/strong><br \/>\n<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><em>Bill Crawford<\/em><\/span> \u2013 Tony is very optimistic, never negative; I\u2019ve never heard him take the low road on anything. He comes to every basketball game, every hockey game. He wears his heart on his sleeve when it comes to Lake State.<br \/>\n<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><em>Tony Bosbous<\/em><\/span> \u2013 Words can\u2019t express my gratitude for this honor. Thanks so much, and Go Lakers!<\/p><\/div>\n\n<hr class=\"e831-11 x-line\" >\n\n<div class=\"e831-12 x-bar-content-area\" >\n  <p><strong><img id=\"longdesc-return-876\" longdesc=\"https:\/\/lakerlog.lssu.edu\/november2019lite?longdesc=876&amp;referrer=0\" src=\"https:\/\/lakerlog.lssu.edu\/november2019lite\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2019\/11\/Cory-Tiffany-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Cory and Tiffany\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-876\" width=\"300\" height=\"450\" tabindex=\"-1\" \/>Cory Andersen<\/strong><br \/>\n<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><em>Tiffany Jastorff-Gillies<\/em><\/span> \u2013 What do you say about a woman who has accomplished so much in so little time? I always knew she would be alum of the year. Her organizational and motivational skills are amazing and she is a hard worker. Cory and her family are Lakers through and through. Loyal, welcoming and a friend through everything. Cory has a way of making you believe in yourself, and making you reach for your goals and want to get there. Lake State is a better place because of Cory.<br \/>\n<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><em>Cory Andersen<\/em><\/span> \u2013 What did Lake State mean for me and my career? I have vivid memories of business classes at South Hall \u2013 either arrive on time or sit behind a pillar. Classes were small and engaging. I had the privilege of working at Alumni House; this work really helped lay the foundation for my future as a professional fund raiser. Phonathon calling, stuffing envelopes, campus tours, hosting banquets. Mark and Tom made it their personal mission to help me get my first job. At Lake State you don\u2019t just leave with the tools to build a career and a meaningful life; you leave with the confidence to make it happen. It\u2019s those thoughtful faculty members and staff who create those experiences to make it happen.<\/p><\/div>\n\n<hr class=\"e831-13 x-line\" >\n\n<div class=\"e831-14 x-bar-content-area\" >\n  <p><strong><img id=\"longdesc-return-877\" longdesc=\"https:\/\/lakerlog.lssu.edu\/november2019lite?longdesc=877&amp;referrer=0\" src=\"https:\/\/lakerlog.lssu.edu\/november2019lite\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2019\/11\/Charlie-Wendy-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Charlie and Wendy\" class=\"alignright wp-image-877\" width=\"300\" height=\"450\" tabindex=\"-1\" \/>Wendy Menard James<\/strong><br \/>\n<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><em>Charlie Murray<\/em><\/span> \u2013 Fittingly, Dr. Shouldice was a friend of the family, adding to the honor that this award holds for Wendy. I\u2019ve always called Wendy \u201cWendell,\u201d after my hockey hero - Wendell Clark. I admire his leadership, talent and great amount of toughness, and Wendy shows these traits in an even greater amount than he did. Her political agendas, work ethic and health issues have shown me a strength I can only imagine for myself. I cannot think of a more deserving recipient.<br \/>\n<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><em>Wendy James<\/em><\/span> \u2013This is a very personal award for me, both because this is my home, and also because Lake State was truly a family affair for me growing up here. Mom worked in President\u2019s office for Dr. Shouldice, Aunt Barb worked the switchboard, Uncle Harry Pike was dean of students, Aunt Ruth Johnston-Pike taught nursing. I got to know Dr. Shouldice pretty well, and I gained a deep respect for him.<br \/>\nThe school provided me with a perfect foundation for everything I\u2019ve achieved. It always helped me to remember that I was just this kid from the Soo. A great job offer from then-governor William Milliken took me away from Lake State before graduation and I finished my senior year at MSU. Wound up serving as press secretary for the state senate minority leader, Bob Davis. I was with him nine years, including five in DC. Volunteered to be an advance for a whistle-stop tour for President Ford, and I wound up on a train talking to Walter Conkrite, who was a hero of mine.\u00a0 All I could think was, I\u2019m just some kid from the Soo, and I\u2019m talking to Walter Conkrite!<br \/>\nOther opportunities working for Bob Davis: going to see the pope on the White House lawn; danced with these amazing aboriginal Chinese dancers in Taiwan and then had dinner with the president of Taiwan. Worked with Johnny Cash, who walked up to me and said, Hi, I\u2019m Johnny Cash. Walking through Red Square, seeing the Kremlin, Lenin\u2019s tomb. Never thought, while growing up in the Soo, that I would be walking Red Square. Stood on top of the Matterhorn. On a trip to Africa, met with teachers about environmental issues and visited the prison where Nelson Mandela was held for 18 years. Cape of Good Hope \u2013 I never dreamed that one day I\u2019d be walking among the penguins. Sitting with Carol King in her living room, planning an event, with President Bill Clinton. Thinking, I\u2019m just a kid from the Soo!<br \/>\nI led a charmed life. Once my sisters and I were on a trip to England. One day we were in a tube stop in London, and a bobby came up to us and said, Go and stand on that platform. Wouldn\u2019t tell us why, just said, go and stand on that platform. So we did. Who shows up? The Queen, Prince Philip, and Princess Kate. Debbie and I got our pictures in<em> People<\/em> magazine!<br \/>\nI met my own Prince Charming and fell madly in love 40 years ago; we\u2019ve met people and seen places we had only dreamed of. I have learned that if you have a good foundation \u2013 like I got here at Lake State - the support of family and friends, if you dream big, work hard, anything is possible. I will always be very thankful to be just a kid from the Soo.<\/p><\/div>\n\n<hr class=\"e831-15 x-line\" >\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"e831-16 x-col\" >\n    \n<div class=\"e831-17 x-bar-content-area\" >\n  <p><strong><img id=\"longdesc-return-878\" longdesc=\"https:\/\/lakerlog.lssu.edu\/november2019lite?longdesc=878&amp;referrer=0\" src=\"https:\/\/lakerlog.lssu.edu\/november2019lite\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2019\/11\/Saunders-Madan-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Saluja and Saunders\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-878\" width=\"300\" height=\"450\" tabindex=\"-1\" \/>David Saunders<\/strong><br \/>\n<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><em>Madan Saluja<\/em><\/span> \u2013 When David asked me to introduce him I said, \u201cDo you really want an 80-year-old guy, with dementia setting in, to introduce you?\u201d He said, I couldn\u2019t find any better. I said \u201cOK, if that\u2019s what you want.\u201d I have very fond memories of this alum. Not because he received all A\u2019s in my classes. In fact, hardly anybody got A\u2019s in those days! However, outside the classroom, David received all A\u2019s as a person well-liked by all his peers, his professors and everyone who came into contact with him. His pride in LSSU is evident from his involvement with the Foundation Board and his contributions to the business senior dinner. Also Lambda School of Business scholarship. I read an article in a local newspaper headlined \u201cMad Wrestler to Receive Award from LSSU.\u201d I am confused. David I don\u2019t think had any mean bone in him. I don\u2019t understand how they call him \u201cmad wrestler.\u201d To me, he is the most noble soul, polite, soft-spoken \u2013 those qualities are hard to find in anybody. He is a shining example of Lake State and we are proud of him.<br \/>\n<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><em>David Saunders<\/em><\/span> \u2013 It means a lot to be honored by a university that gave me such a solid foundation and has enabled me to accomplish so many things in my life. None of this would have been possible without the support of my family. I chose Lake State for two main reasons \u2013 the reputation of the business school and the successful wrestling program. What I did not know when I entered LSSU was the compassion and genuine interest of the professors at this school, in our education and preparing us for the future. This culture continues with the current professors. Yes, it\u2019s true that we enter LSSU to learn, but we go forth to serve. I had many great professors, but like so many business graduates, I owe a debt of gratitude to Dr.\u00a0 Madan Saluja. Affectionately known for his expression, \u201cC in my class, damn good grade.\u201d I don\u2019t want to ruin your reputation, Dr. Saluja, but I do think you did not like giving out C\u2019s, but took pride in the motivation it provided in students to obtain grades better than C.<br \/>\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 I was fortunate to be able to continue wrestling while attending university. Wrestling taught me commitment, dedication and discipline. Having said this, I do not miss running up the hill on the west side of married student housing, with Coach Jim Fallis standing at the top with his whistle, saying, \u201cAnother lap, guys.\u201d Wrestling helped me to stay focused and manage my time. Without it, I\u2019m not sure I would have had the same success in school and my professional career.<br \/>\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Upon graduation, I obtained my CPA along with my tax specialist designation, and I began my attendance at what I refer to as the <strong>real <\/strong>Lukenda School of Business. Dr. Lukenda was one of my first clients. He was a successful dentist, and he had a passion and a touch when it came to investing in real estate and nursing homes. Dr. Lukenda also attended LSSC. As Dr. Lukenda\u2019s business activities grew in both Canada and the United States, the education I received at LSSU became more important. It required me to understand both US and Canadian accounting rules along with US and Canadian taxation rules. Dr. Lukenda became a mentor, and made me feel like part of the family.<br \/>\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 I\u2019m very proud to be an LSSU alum to the extent that I have a corner in my office which I call my LSSU corner.\u00a0 It has a painting on the wall of the arch of the famous east entrance to the university, along with pictures from my days as a student. I\u2019ve become a lifetime member of the Alumni Association and encourage you all to become lifetime members. I try to give back to the LSSU community by speaking at business classes when asked, attending and sponsoring the senior business dinner, and by being a member of the Foundation Board of Directors. I truly enjoy my involvement with the school and the Foundation, and I particularly enjoy the friendships that this has created.<br \/>\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 How did I become involved and why am I a proud alumni? One evening many years ago I received a call at home from Dr. Saluja. He asked how I was doing? I told him I was doing very well, and had obtained my CPA. He said he was calling to request support for the Lambda Sigma Beta business scholarship. I told him I would give him $100. To which he replied, \u201cIs that all your education and school is worth to you?\u201d To which I replied, \u201cI promised $100 American, not $100 Canadian!\u201d In the end, I believe he sent me a pledge for something more than $100, and encouraged me to drop by campus whenever I was in Michigan soon. So remember, when Dr. Saluja calls, don\u2019t answer the telephone.<br \/>\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 When Dr. Lukenda retired from the Foundation Board in 2005, I again received a call from Dr. Saluja. \u201cHello, David; Dr. Saluja.\u201d At which time you hold your breath, and pull the phone away from your ear. \u201cI believe you would be a good candidate for the Foundation Board, as the school needs to renovate South Hall and create a permanent home for the School of Business.\u201d As always, how can you say no to a former professor who has confidence in you? So I said yes. In the days following that conversation I received a call from Dr. Lukenda, saying how glad he was that I was going to join the Foundation Board. I now realized there had been some pre-planning that occurred before Dr. Saluja called me. I think I might have been set up.<br \/>\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Once on the Foundation Board, I assisted Dr. Lukenda in the structuring of the contribution to the Foundation that eventually resulted in the naming of the Lukenda School of Business. As you can tell, naming this school of business has given me great pride, especially being a graduate of a school named after a family for which I have so much respect, and which has contributed so much to my accomplishments.<br \/>\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 I look back fondly on my years at LSSU, and leave you with one thought: If you can contribute in any way to the school, please do so, as I feel it is our responsibility as alumni to help preserve and protect the legacy of LSSU.<\/p><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"e831-18 x-bar-content-area\" >\n  <hr  class=\"x-hr\" >\r\n<div id=\"x-content-band-1\" class=\"x-content-band border-top border-left border-right border-bottom\" style=\"background-color: #F1F8ED; color: #333;font-size: 90% !important; border: 1px solid #333;\"><div class=\"x-container max width\">\r\n\r\n<h3  class=\"h-custom-headline center-text h2\" style=\"margin-top: 0;\"><span>LSSU Alumni Insurance Program<\/span><\/h3><p>Did you know that the LSSU Alumni Association sponsors an Alumni Insurance Program as a service to our graduates? The program offers a variety of attractively priced insurance products, most of which are available to alumni, students, faculty and staff, as well as their spouses, domestic partners, parents, children, and siblings.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<div  class=\"x-column x-sm x-1-2\" style=\"\" ><img src=\"\/winter2018lite\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2018\/02\/li.png\" alt=\"\" style=\"float:left;padding-right:5px;\"><h4 style=\"font-size: 1.5em; color: #003f87;\">Life Insurance<\/h4><p>Long-term protection with great rates and fantastic features. Coverage is available from $10,000 to $50 million.<\/p><hr  class=\"x-clear\" ><img src=\"\/winter2018lite\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2018\/02\/ti.png\" alt=\"\" style=\"float:left;padding-right:5px;\"><h4 style=\"font-size: 1.5em; color: #003f87;\">Travel Insurance<\/h4><p>Travel Medical and Trip Protection coverage is available for individuals or groups, for personal or business travel.<\/p><hr  class=\"x-clear\" ><img src=\"\/winter2018lite\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2018\/02\/ltci.png\" alt=\"\" style=\"float:left;padding-right:5px;\"><h4 style=\"font-size: 1.5em; color: #003f87;\">Long Term Care Insurance<\/h4><p>Protect your assets from serious erosion while allowing access to quality care in the most appropriate and desirable setting.<\/p><hr  class=\"x-clear\" ><img src=\"\/winter2018lite\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2018\/02\/pi.png\" alt=\"\" style=\"float:left;padding-right:5px;\"><h4 style=\"font-size: 1.5em; color: #003f87;\">Pet Insurance<\/h4><p>Simple, customizable dog and cat insurance plans are available.<\/p><hr  class=\"x-clear\" ><img src=\"\/winter2018lite\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2018\/02\/sei.png\" alt=\"\" style=\"float:left;padding-right:5px;\"><h4 style=\"font-size: 1.5em; color: #003f87;\">Special Event Insurance<\/h4><p>Liability coverage up to $2 million is available for events lasting from a few hours to as much as 10 days.<\/p><\/div>\r\n\r\n <div  class=\"x-column x-sm x-1-2 last\" style=\"\" > <img src=\"\/winter2018lite\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2018\/02\/di.png\" alt=\"\" style=\"float:left;padding-right:5px;\"><h4 style=\"font-size: 1.5em; color: #003f87;\">Dental Insurance<\/h4><p><mark  class=\"x-highlight dark\" >COMING SOON<\/mark> Family dental coverage that provides a national network of dentists, online enrollment, and travels with you to any employer<\/p><hr  class=\"x-clear\" ><img src=\"\/winter2018lite\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2018\/02\/itp.png\" alt=\"\" style=\"float:left;padding-right:5px;\"><h4 style=\"font-size: 1.5em; color: #003f87;\">ID Theft Protection<\/h4><p><mark  class=\"x-highlight dark\" >NEW!<\/mark> Protect yourself and your family against identity theft with a comprehensive solution you can count on.<\/p><hr  class=\"x-clear\" ><img src=\"\/winter2018lite\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2018\/02\/sbi.png\" alt=\"\" style=\"float:left;padding-right:5px;\"><h4 style=\"font-size: 1.5em; color: #003f87;\">Small Business Insurance<\/h4><p><mark  class=\"x-highlight dark\" >NEW!<\/mark> We offer an all-in-one simple solution that includes a selection of plans, employee enrollment, and ongoing administration.<\/p><hr  class=\"x-clear\" ><hr  class=\"x-clear\" ><img src=\"\/winter2018lite\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2018\/02\/as.png\" alt=\"\" style=\"float:left;padding-right:5px;\"><h4 style=\"font-size: 1.5em; color: #003f87;\">Advisory Services<\/h4><p>A licensed insurance professional is available, at no charge, to answer questions and provide customized guidance.<\/p><\/div><hr  class=\"x-clear\" >\r\n\r\n<p><strong>For more information visit <a href=\"http:\/\/lssu.meyerandassoc.com\" target=\"new\">Meyer and Associates<\/a> or contact our Meyer and Associates program administrator at 1(800) 635-7801.<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n  <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Alumni Association recognized four remarkable alumni at the 2019 Alumni Awards Banquet during Great Lake State Weekend in October. 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