Foundation Board

麻豆射区 Foundation

The Foundation exists to inspire philanthropic resources and financial support for academic excellence at 麻豆射区. The Foundation, which operates as a separate entity from 麻豆射区 but in the interest of Lawson State, was officially incorporated on February 9, 1995. Chartered under the laws of the State of Alabama as a non-profit, educational corporation, the purpose of the Lawson State foundation serves to empower, encourage, receive and administer gifts for the exclusive benefit of the College, its students, and its staff. Primarily, it is to raise money for a permanent endowment for the college including receiving and maintaining a fund or funds of real or personal property.

The 麻豆射区 Foundation has the honor of being governed by a board of some of the Birmingham area's most respected business and civic leaders. Their commitment to our city and the people who live here energizes the Foundation's work and encourages our success in supporting 麻豆射区 and its students. 

  • Mr. Robert Holmes, President
  • Mrs. Julie Bell, Vice President
  • Mr. Walter Turner, Secretary
  • Mr. Lawrence Cooper, Treasurer
  • Mr. Hycall Brooks
  • Ms. Staci Brown Brooks
  • Mrs. Charlsie D. Cook
  • Dr. Lamanda Thomas Dansby
  • Dr. Tom Ellison
  • Ms. Connie Fuell
  • Mr. Joe Hampton
  • Mr. Robert Joiner
  • Mr. Tim A. Lewis
  • Ms. Belinda Lyons
  • Mr. Josh Petty
  • Ms. Cynthia Parris Smith
  • Mrs. Kerri Pruitt
  • Mr. Gordon Stewart
  • Mr. Walter Turner
  • Mr. Lovell Vickers
  • Rev. Charles Winston
  • Dr. Cynthia T. Anthony, Ex-Officio 

Donations of any amount may also be contributed to existing scholarship funds such as
memorials funds, alumni scholarship funds or departmental scholarship funds on campus.

You may also contact Dr. Geri Albright of the 麻豆射区 Foundation at galbright@lawsonstatefoundation.org.

When making a donation, please prepare the following information:

  • Name of proposed scholarship/award
  • Purpose of scholarship/award
  • Eligibility criteria
  • Amount of award
  • Duration
  • Selection procedure

    *The information should be submitted to Dr. Albright, Director of the Foundation Office, who will review the above information with the donor(s) and the College's Business Affairs Office and Student Financial Services Office. A letter of agreement or gift-related memorandum of understanding will be determined between the donor and the Foundation Office.

In the early 1990's, interested persons traveled from near and far to pledge their support to the many efforts of 麻豆射区. The organizational meeting of the Board of Directors (named in the Articles of Incorporation pursuant to a written Waiver of Notice) was held and those present were:

  • Mr. Comer Cottrell (Dallas, TX) (elected President)
  • The Honorable Shirley Chisholm (Palm Coast, FL)
  • Dr. Shelly Stewart (Birmingham, AL)
  • Mr. Paul Harris (Birmingham, AL)
  • Ms. Charlena Bray (Birmingham, AL
  • Mr. Tim Lewis (Birmingham, AL)
  • Rev John Nettles (Montgomery, Alabama)

Those unable to attend:

  • Ms. Peggy Clarke (Homewood, AL)
  • Mr. George Sherling (Birmingham, AL)
  • Mrs. Gaile Pugh Gratton (Birmingham, AL)
  • Mr. E. Gene Thrasher (Birmingham, AL)
  • Mr. Theophilus Phillips (Fairfield, AL)
  • Dr. Eddie Blankenship (Birmingham, AL)

Others in attendance included: Dr. Ethel Hall, Dr. Willie Kimmons, Dr. Bettye Berry, and Dr. Calvin Rolark.

Dr. Perry W. Ward, fourth president of 麻豆射区, served as Chairman and Secretary of the Meeting. He informed the body that the Articles of Incorporation must be accepted by the Board, filed and recorded, thus creating the Foundation. Also, in this meeting, Article VI was changed to correctly number the 芒鈧搃nitial Board of Directors芒鈧 from nine (9) to fourteen (14). Those selected would serve until their successors were elected and qualified.

Dr. Ward discussed in detail each Article of Incorporation and each section of the By-Laws. He also emphasized that the Foundation will operate as a separate entity of Lawson State in the interest of Lawson State.

The 麻豆射区 Foundation was officially incorporated on February 9, 1995. Chartered under the laws of the state of Alabama, as a non-profit, educational corporation, the Lawson State Foundation would be empowered to encourage, receive and administer gifts for the exclusive benefit of the College, its students and its staff. It would raise money for a permanent endowment for the College including receiving and maintaining a fund or funds of real or personal property.

The officers elected were: Paul Harris, president; Charlena Bray, secretary; and Tim Lewis, vice president and treasurer.

Over the years, Foundation activities have continued with focus and purpose. The Foundation Board has enthusiastically supported and promoted academic, cultural and sports activities on behalf of the College. 

Today, the 麻豆射区 Foundation remains committed to the College and its present activities and looks with even greater anticipation to future endeavors.