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Responses in Support of Baylor University's ProposalOctober 27, 2009
To send your own comments, e-mail BaylorLine@BaylorAlumniAssociation.com.
As a lifetime member of the BAA who has been deeply involved with Baylor University, by having approximately thirty relatives that have attended Baylor, while six are attending Baylor at this time, I STRONGLY encourage the BAA to ACCEPT the proposal from Dr. Garland, to once again become a POSITIVE supporter of Baylor University by following through the theme of UNITY that the BAA “supposedly endorses,” but has rarely shown through its words and actions.
This document is the FIRST proposal that is truthfully trying to unite the Baylor family. I feel if the BAA rejects this proposal, that action would reveal the true purpose of the BAA and show there is no intention of “unity with integrity” with the Baylor University that all alumni cherish.
With the BAA uniting with Baylor, I can only imagine the tremendous accomplishments that can be made with ALL organizations working together for the future of our beloved Baylor University.
Jenny Reid Allison '78, MSEd ‘80
Frisco
Thank you for the information in the Baylor Line. I do believe the BAA should join the Baylor Development Department. The resources available to the BAA would be tremendous. I think the unfragmented approach is the best way to go.
Bernadette Toth
Glenview, Illinois
As members of the BAA for over thirty years, we support the university's proposal.
Gene '65 and Marianne Behr Gibson ‘71
Dallas
I have enjoyed being a member of the Baylor Alumni Association for many years and especially appreciate the publication of the Baylor Line; however, after reading the proposal and many of the remarks by alumni, I support the regents proposal regarding the dissolution of the BAA. I did not take the proposal to be antagonistic or heavy handed. In my opinion, it was worded in a very conciliatory way and should be accepted by members of the BAA in the same fashion.
Jim Lockhart '76
Dallas
After reading what both "sides" have to say, it seems to me that there should be only one "side" and that we should all combine our efforts to support and promote Baylor University. Having been located in an area of West Texas that has received very little support from the BAA over all these years, I can only hope that a consolidation of the BAA with Baylor would be more able to reach out into all areas to promote Baylor in ways that I see being done by other alumni associations. The benefits to all Baylor alumni far outweigh any negatives as far as I can tell.
Patsy Martin Bitner ‘60
San Angelo
I am in favor of the proposal to unify.
Don Corley '77, MSEd ‘78
Waco
I haven’t yet written because I wanted to take the time to formulate a careful response. However, life being what it is, I’ve decided to shoot off a hasty response instead. The bottom line is the same no matter what I say here. I hope that the BAA will seriously consider Baylor’s proposal and see that it’s in the best interest of the BAA to merge with Baylor. I am interested in the long-term continued existence of the alumni association, and this seems the best way to me. I consider that Baylor alumni who serve on the Baylor Board of Trustees are looking out for the best interest of the university and in that sense are representing the alumni of Baylor. I would really hope that the BAA would continue to exist as a strong and financially viable entity for the purpose of serving and maintaining connections with alumni rather than representing alumni. I think this can best be done under the umbrella of Baylor University. I also believe that it can be counter-productive to the university to have a public voice of the alumni association that is contrary to the voice of Baylor’s administration. Though the distinction in the two organizations is clear to those most closely involved, for most others the actions and voice of the Baylor Alumni Association ARE the actions and voice of the university. When there is a difference in the two, it is not flattering to our school.
I know these matters are extremely serious to all those who are involved on both sides of the issue—no one takes them lightly. This is a humble opinion from a humble alum (and parent of current student!) who also wants the best for our school. I am respectful of the seriousness of the matters you have before you.
Alisa Gilliam Cody ‘84
Fort Worth
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