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Cameron Cameron Cameron Newslink Newslink Newslink Inside this issue: Inside this issue: Inside this issue: From Our Vice President 2 Voter Information 2 Meet the 2012-2013 Board & Chairpersons 3 Minutes from July Meeting 3 Place your ads in the new electronic brochure 4 Photos from “A Taste of Cameron “ 5 Blue & Gold Dinner/Ball 6 The official newsletter of the Cameron High Alumni Association, Inc., Nashville, Tennessee SEPTEMBER 2012 NASHVILLE—The Cameron High Alumni Association, Inc. presents the 27th Annual Blue & Gold Weekend, Friday, Novem- ber 23 – Saturday, November 24. This year’s theme is “Celebrating Legacies — Past and Present.” The Annual Praise & Worship Service will be at Tabernacle Baptist Church 1224 12th Ave., S., Friday, November 23. Former Pastor Richard Hunt (deceased) was a member of the Class of ’62, which will be celebrating its 50th Re- union this year. Admission is free, but we will collect a love offering. Mrs. Ola G. Hudson and Mr. Leonard Morton, former faculty at Cameron High School, are the special honorees for the Saturday morning Blue & Gold Brunch. Both have enjoyed illustrious careers en- hancing and touching the lives of so many former students whom they taught as well as all who walked the halls at Cameron High School. Please join us from 9:30 a.m. —12 Noon as we pay tribute to these exceptional educators and mentors. The brunch will be in the large gymnasium. Tickets are $13 per person and can be purchased at the door. Proceeds from all weekend events will benefit the O.R. Jack- son Scholarship Fund. Mr. Jackson served Blue & Gold Scholarship Ball is set for Nov. 24 The Class of 1971, one of three classes honored, boogied the night away at last year’s Parade of Classes. Ola Hudson Leonard Morton To perpetuate the memory of Cameron High School, our Alma Mater, by fostering unity, fellowship and support among our membership. To raise funds to provide educational and financial assistance to deserving young men and women through the O.R. Jackson Scholarship Foundation, named in memory of our legendary and beloved prin- cipal and chief mentor. To perpetuate goodwill among those whose lives we touch. Continued on page 4 CAMERON HIGH CAMERON HIGH CAMERON HIGH ALUMNI ALUMNI ALUMNI ASSOCIATION, INC. ASSOCIATION, INC. ASSOCIATION, INC. MISSION MISSION MISSION STATEMENT STATEMENT STATEMENT

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Cameron Cameron Cameron NewslinkNewslinkNewslink

Inside this issue:Inside this issue:Inside this issue:

From Our Vice President 2

Voter Information 2

Meet the 2012-2013 Board

& Chairpersons

3

Minutes from July Meeting 3

Place your ads in the new

electronic brochure

4

Photos from “A Taste of

Cameron “

5

Blue & Gold Dinner/Ball 6

The official newsletter of the Cameron High Alumni Association, Inc., Nashville, Tennessee SEPTEMBER 2012

NASHVILLE—The Cameron High Alumni

Association, Inc. presents the 27th Annual

Blue & Gold Weekend, Friday, Novem-

ber 23 – Saturday, November 24. This

year’s theme is “Celebrating Legacies —

Past and Present.” The Annual Praise &

Worship Service will be at Tabernacle

Baptist Church 1224 12th Ave., S., Friday,

November 23. Former Pastor Richard Hunt

(deceased) was a member of the Class of

’62, which will be celebrating its 50th Re-

union this year. Admission is free, but we

will collect a love offering.

Mrs. Ola G. Hudson and Mr. Leonard

Morton, former faculty at Cameron High

School, are the special honorees for the

Saturday morning Blue & Gold Brunch.

Both have enjoyed illustrious careers en-

hancing and touching the lives of so many

former students whom they taught as well

as all who walked the halls at Cameron

High School. Please join us from 9:30 a.m.

—12 Noon as we pay tribute to these

exceptional educators and mentors.

The brunch will be in the large gymnasium.

Tickets are $13 per person and can be

purchased at the door. Proceeds from all

weekend events will benefit the O.R. Jack-

son Scholarship Fund. Mr. Jackson served

Blue & Gold Scholarship Ball is set for Nov. 24

The Class of 1971, one of three classes honored, boogied the night away at last year’s Parade of Classes.

Ola Hudson Leonard Morton

To perpetuate the memory of

Cameron High School, our

Alma Mater, by fostering

unity, fellowship and support

among our membership.

To raise funds to provide

educational and financial

assistance to deserving

young men and women

through the O.R. Jackson

Scholarship Foundation,

named in memory of our

legendary and beloved prin-

cipal and chief mentor.

To perpetuate goodwill

among those whose lives we

touch.

Continued on page 4

CAMERON H IGHCAMERON H IGHCAMERON H IGH

ALUMNI ALUMNI ALUMNI

ASSOCIATIO N, INC .ASSOCIATIO N, INC .ASSOCIATIO N, INC .

MISS ION MISS ION MISS ION

STATEMENTSTATEMENTSTATEMENT

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As I continue to work with the Cameron High Alumni Association, I have begun to see the organization

in a broader sense than I had before. Many have been at this longer that I have, some for over 26 years. I am amazed at the camaraderie that I see among the alumni, our former teachers and many of our supporters. Many work at this so tirelessly and give of their time so unselfishly, with such character and goodwill. It is pleasing when you

see this among individuals.

Years ago, I would run into Harry Beamon. Harry didn’t waste an opportunity to invite me to get involved in the Alumni Association. He would call me every year. He was not intimidating, but pleasant with a bunch of patience. He would just ask! At the time, I was shortsighted and selfish. I was not motivated to get out of my comfort zone. Of course, I voiced all kinds of excuses; my business, my church, this and that was taking up all of my time. They were just excuses! I just didn’t want to do it and really did not feel the importance at that time. Until I thought about the scrip-

ture that says, “To whom much is given, much is required.”

Life is short and fleeting! The funerals just keep coming. Every one of them feels like a class reunion. Over the past 18 months, many of our Alumni have passed away. Some Alumni have been sick and some have been in need. What’s amazing is that time and time again this Alumni Association has banned together in support of our own. Yes, we have our little disagreements, but when it comes down to crunch

time, the Cameron Alumni family has been solid.

If you really look at your life, it is conclusive that our parents and former teachers and principals have had a positive ef-

fect on our lives. So, why not do this for someone else!

Our young people are in need of scholarships, now more that ever. We can help them succeed. Many of our recipients have gone on to do great things and we have been a part of their legacy. We have

no choice but to continue to help.

This is a new era, but Dr. Martin Luther King’s dream is not quite complete. Many families are still struggling in so many ways trying to further their children’s education. But we have so many cheerful giv-ers: Alumni who year after year, event after event give their money and time to see this great legacy continue. Your participation in the events that we sponsor during the year is so crucial to our existence. We thank you so very

much.

We continue to have great leadership. Our President, Charles Watkins, must be commended. His commitment to this organization is extraordinary. But we need your insight as we set the foundation for this family for years to come.

Life is so short, but together we can make a difference!

The Alumni meet every second Tuesday of every month in the Alumni Room at Cameron at 6:00 p.m. If you have not been to a meeting lately, you are invited. Mark you calen-dars now and set aside a couple of hours to commune with

your family.

George E. McLaurine, Vice-President

Cameron High Alumni Association

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We Are More Than an Association, We’re Family!We Are More Than an Association, We’re Family!We Are More Than an Association, We’re Family!

George McLaurine

U.S. Presidential Election is November 6!

If you need help registering to vote, need to update your information, or you’re not sure if you are already registered,

go to http://www.canivote.org/ . The U.S. Presidential election (November 6) is only a few weeks away. We have no

excuse for not participating in the process. If you need information on early voting in Tennessee, visit http://

www.tennessee.gov/sos/election/earlyvoting.htm. Find out how to vote by mail (absentee) at http://www.tn.gov/sos/

election/bymail.htm.

According to the State’s Election website: “To vote early, a person must appear in person at either the county election

commission office or at a satellite voting location opened by the county election commission. For each election, early vot-

ing begins 20 days before the election and ends 5 days before the election. Although closed from voting on holidays, a

person may vote early on any Saturday that falls during this time frame.”

Vote early, by mail or at the polls! BUT REMEMBER: If you don’t vote, you have no right to complain!

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Results of the election:

President: Charles Watkins

Vice President: George McLaurine

2nd Vice President: Gloria Pillow

Chief Financial Officer: William Taylor

Treasurer: Mildred Mannings

Bookkeeper: Barbara Coure

Recording Secretary: Shirley Johnson

Asst. Recording Secretary: Almedia Blackman

Chaplain : Minister Jennifer Dobbins

Assistant Chaplain: Gene Green

Historian : Morgan Branch

Parliamentarian: Jacqueline Brown

Public Relations Officer: Amelia Scruggs

November Events Chairs

Praise & Worship Co-Chairs: Shirley Johnson and Eula Hendricks Brunch Chair: Morgan Branch Blue & Gold Dinner/Ball Co-Chairs: JoAnn Washington and Ruby Robinson

Highlights of June 12 Meeting

The Cameron High Alumni Association met in the Archive Room for the General Meeting at 7:00 p.m. The meeting was called to or-der by the President, Charles E. Watkins. Devotion was prayer by Jennifer Dobbins. The minutes were read and received by a motion from Jennifer Dobbins, seconded by Gloria Pillow, and the

majority agreed.

Treasurer’s Report: Mildred Mannings

Beginning Balance: $6,657.63

Total Deposits: $50.00

Total Income: $6,707.63

Spring Fling: George McLaurine

At the Gate $1,762.00

Vendors $375.00

Donations $431.00

Total Income $2,568.00

Total Expenses $2,137.85

Total Profit $430.15

George expressed that it was a first class event. He received

excellent reviews from the vendors. Special thanks to the commit-

tee for their loyalty and sacrifice. The only negative factor: The

event was not published in the media as promised.

Newsletter: Gloria Pillow

Information is needed for the newsletter, including names and photos of the scholarship recipients.”

Old Business:

Blue and Gold Weekend: This Year’s Theme: “Celebrating Legacies, Past and Present.”

Brunch Chairperson: Morgan Branch

Ronnie Johnson will oversee contract for the caterer and the DJ.

Raffle: Carrie Washington

A $300 Gift Card will be raffled ($3.00 per ticket).

Scholarship Committee Report: Peggy Gooch – any questions re-garding the criteria and the handling of scholarships should be directed toward the committee that oversees the scholarships. A time change at this meeting was set for 6:00 p.m., beginning in September and October.

Election of Officers

The election was held at this meeting. One ballot was received that caused a tie between the Second Vice President and the His-torian; therefore, we must vote again on those two positions. The meeting was adjourned and the watch word was repeated.

Shirley Johnson, Recording Secretary

Seated (l-r): JoAnn Washington and Shirley Johnson. Standing (l-r): Morgan Branch, Mil-

dred Mannings, George McLaurine, Charles E. Watkins Jr., Gloria Pillow, Barbara

Coure, Princess Gordon-Patton, and Amelia Scruggs.

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2012-2013 Board Members & Committee Chairs Working for YOU!

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Dinner/Ball, from page1

Inc.) should the guest not show up for a

confirmed reservation.

In the event a guest checks out prior to

the reserved check out date, an early

departure fee equal to half the room

rate will be charged to the guest’s

individual credit card or to the Master

Account. Guests wishing to avoid this

fee must advise the Hotel at or before

check-in of any change to their

scheduled length of stay.

as principal of Cameron High School

from 1958 until he retired in 1970.

Ticket Information

The Blue & Gold Dinner/Ball will be

held at the Music City Sheraton, 777

McGavock Pike. Tickets are available

via mail (see the ticket order form on

p. 7) or locally at the Adkins Funeral

Home, 2510 12th Avenue, South. This

year, organizers would like to seat

alumni at tables with their classmates.

The class which sells the most tickets

will be recognized and will win a

prize. Individual tickets are $50 up

until Nov. 12. Tickets purchased Nov.

13 – Nov. 19 will be $65. No tickets

will be sold after Nov. 19, no excep-

tions, per hotel contract requirements.

Table prices are $500 @ 10 persons

per table.

Hotel Information

We also have reserved 10 guest

rooms @ $89 per night, plus applica-

ble taxes and fees (15.25%). This rate

is available for arrival on November

24, or one night. Call the Sheraton

Hotel reservations department at 615-

885-2200 to make reservations, no

later than October 23. Reservations

made after the cut-off date can be

made at the prevailing rate, based on

availability. Please mention that you

would like to make reservations at the

Cameron High Alumni Association,

Inc.'s Blue & Gold rate.

Note: Reservations cancelled within 24

hours of arrival will be billed one

night’s room and tax as a penalty.

One night’s room and tax will be

charged to the guest’s individual credit

card or to the Master Account (CHAA,

“Gone, but never forgotten”

Ross, Mrs. Catherine – September 4,

Mother of Mrs. Charlene Spencer, Ms.

Shirley Ross, and Ms. Deborah Ross

Walker (CHAA Lifetime Members)

Robinson, Mrs. Olist T. – Former

Cameron Faculty Member

Caruthers, Mr. William – July 4, Class

year unknown

Rutledge, Mr. Ronnie V. – July 25,

Class of 1967

Waller, Mr. Elvie J. – August 16,

Class of 1968

Ransom, Mrs. Betty J. – August 19,

Mother of McCoy, Ormond, and Brian

Ransom and Rev. Brenda Hayes

Corley, Martha, 92 - Sept. 25, Moth-

er of William and Richard Corley.

The brochure committee is seeking the help of all alumni in obtaining personal and business ads for the 27th Annual Blue and Gold souvenir brochure. Funds generated from ad sales contribute to

the O. R. Jackson Scholarship Fund. Ad prices are as follows: Full page $100.00 ½ page $50.00 ¼ page $25.00 1/8 page $12.00 Patrons $5.00 The brochure will be on CD this year rather than the printed version we have had in previous years. This electronic version is much more cost effective and reduces the printing cost, with proceeds from ads going toward scholarships for deserving students. Free copies of the CDs will be given to all persons/businesses purchasing full page, ½ page, or ¼ page ads. The purchase price of a CD will be $5.00 for all others. They will be available at the Blue and Gold Dinner/Ball. The deadline for turning in ads is Satur-day, OCTOBER 13, 2012. Please submit original digital or jpeg photos. Electronic ads may be sent to: [email protected] or [email protected]. Checks and hard copy ads/photos can be mailed to

Cameron High Alumni Association, P.O. Box 681, Antioch, TN 37011-0681. An-yone wishing to renew an ad from last year can contact your ad solicitor, or Amelia Scruggs at 615-330-1633 or send via email to: [email protected]. Not only will ads appear in the brochure but they also will be available on the Cameron High Alumni Association web-site for a full year, which is a benefit especially to businesses.

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“A Taste of Cameron” was held at

Cameron Middle School in August.

The scholarship fundraiser included

an assortment of delectable edibles,

fun, information booths and ven-

dors. Carrie Washington, chairper-

son for the committee, hopes that

this will be an annual event.

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“MANY IMITATE ...

BUT NONE CAN DUPLICATE” September 30, 2012

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Invest in Our High School Graduates Today!

Donate

Number of tickets ____________@ $50.00 per ticket Amount $____________

Number of tables ____________ @10 people per table Amount $____________

Class Year

Name on Table:___________________________________________ __________________

1. ____________________________________________________ __________________

2. ____________________________________________________ __________________

3. ____________________________________________________ __________________

4. ____________________________________________________ __________________

5. ____________________________________________________ __________________

6. ____________________________________________________ __________________

7. ____________________________________________________ __________________

8. ____________________________________________________ __________________

9. ____________________________________________________ __________________

10. ____________________________________________________ __________________

Where there is Charity and wisdom, there is neither fear nor ignorance. — St. Francis of Assisi

2012 Cameron Blue & Gold Dinner/Ball Ticket Order Form

“The Mighty Panthers”

TO PURCHASE TICKETS BY MAIL: Make checks or money orders payable to Cameron Alumni Asso-

ciation and mail along with this form to: Blue & Gold Dinner/Ball Tickets, Cameron Alumni Associa-

tion, P.O. Box 681, Antioch, TN 37011. Tickets purchased with personal checks will be mailed once

checks are cashed. Please allow at least two weeks for delivery.

TO PURCHASE TICKETS LOCALLY: Bring this form along with cash or money order to: Bill Taylor,

Adkins Funeral Home, 2510 12th Ave., S. For more information about tickets, call Bill Taylor: 615-

292-8367.

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Praise the Lord Cameronites!

This is another edition of “Fight On.” Our Scripture today comes from 2 Chronicles 20:15, which says: “And he said Hearken ye, all Judah, and ye inhabitants of Jerusa-lem, and thou King Jehoshaphat. Thus saith the LORD unto you, Be not afraid nor dismayed by reason of this great

multitude; for the battle is not yours but God’s.”

What this is saying is that we shouldn’t have to fight for anything, because as long as we have God in our lives He will fight for us. So we should always listen to his instruc-tions. Let him take control, and always obey Him. He will

never lead you in the wrong direction.

Until next time, May God bless you.

– Rev. Jennifer Dobbins, Chaplain

“Many imitate, but none can duplicate!”“Many imitate, but none can duplicate!”“Many imitate, but none can duplicate!”

Email: [email protected]

Visit us on Web: www.cameronalumni.net

Phone: 615-782-3900

Charles E. Watkins, Jr., President

George McLaurine, Vice President

Princess Gordon-Patton, Newsletter Editor

Gloria Pillow, Contributor

CAMERON HIGH ALUMNI ASSOCIATION, INC.

P.O. BOX 681

ANTIOCH, TN 37011-0681

Dobbins