GFIC NEWS
The Gertrude and William C. Wardlaw Fund
Receives the 2009 Award of Excellence
Individuals, corporations, and foundations have all played a part in supporting private higher education through the Georgia Foundation for Independent Colleges. Through contributions of money, time and expertise, our donors make an impact on students at our colleges and universities. Each year, GFIC recognizes one these distinguished and loyal supporters with its AWARD of EXCELLENCE. This year's honoree joins past recipients such as the Thomas Lanier Foundation, Norfolk Southern, Stein Communications, Mr. J.B. Fuqua, Phoenix Communications, Vulcan Materials Company, Plantation Pipe Line, UPS, Coca Cola, and the Ray M. and Mary Elizabeth Lee Foundation.
In 2009, GFIC is honoring the Gertrude and William C. Wardlaw Fund. Over the last 46 years the Foundation has given over $138,000 dollars to GFIC in undesignated funds. These funds are then distributed to our colleges which they use for scholarships for our students. The Foundation is located in Orlando, Florida. The Foundation has assets of 17 million and an income of $2.8 million annually. It gives gifts, grants and loans to other organizations to support their mission.
John B. Floyd
Receives the 2009 Paul F. Thiel Leadership Award
In 2001 Mr. Paul F. Thiele was recognized for his leadership and vision over a sustained period of time – he received the first Leadership Award, named in his honor. This year GFIC has awarded the ninth “Paul F. Thiele Leadership Award.” This award is given to individuals who have contributed outstanding leadership, vision and guidance to GFIC on a volunteer basis. Past recipients of this award are Clayton Ramsey, John Conant, John Burd, Gene Hartleb, Otis Blake, Ann Overbeck and Stuart Gulley.
The 2009 Paul F. Thiele Leadership Award goes to John B. Floyd. Mr. Floyd began his service to GFIC in 1996 as a member of what was then called the Board of Governors, now Board of Advisors, and two years later was elected to the Board of Trustees at the Annual Meeting in 1998. He was elected Chair for the Board of Trustees in 2002 and served for three years in that position. He has also served on various committees over the years including the Leadership Council, the Governance Committee, and the Executive Committee, and has led the Investment Committee for the past three years. As Chair of the Investment Committee he helped rebalance our portfolio which involved a number of meetings during 2008.
John Floyd has a bachelor’s degree in economics from Haverford College and a master’s degree in business administration with distinction from the Harvard Business School. He has taught at Georgia State University, and is a trustee on the Board of Brenau University and is a past board member of the Atlanta Historical Society and the Atlanta Union Mission. Since 2007, he has worked with the Marcus Autism Center.
Dr. Thomas R. Morris selected as President
of the Virginia Foundation for Independent Colleges
RICHMOND, VA – The Board of Trustees of the Virginia Foundation for Independent Colleges (VFIC) is pleased to announce the selection of Dr. Thomas R. Morris to serve as the Foundation’s sixth President. VFIC Chairman G. S. “Sandy” Fitz-Hugh, Jr. said, “We are very fortunate to have Tom Morris as our new President and look forward to the leadership and strategic guidance he will provide as we continue the important work and continued success of the VFIC.” . . . more
