Cheryl Portwood-Peden Emery ’74

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Cheryl Portwood-Peden Emery ’74 with best friend of over 35 years, Karen Seals-Kimbrough hosted their 1st ever “COOK, CHAT, & CHEW” tasting extravaganza. The novel idea came about after sharing a treasured recipe with a new friend. The purpose of the event was to share comraderie, information on breast cancer, fun, and music along with a home-cooked healthy meal which was a “team” effort and a totally intractive educational learnng experience. They ended their program with a raffle (each person brought a kitchen item to place in the gift basket), and completed a Program Evaluation Form and “Pledge Card” to host the next event at their homes. They received all “Excellents”. Their next “5-star” event will be an English “High Tea” held in a garden-like setting complete with gloves, fascinators, and of course, tea!

Rev. Douglas Albert Williams ’79

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The Rev. Douglas Albert Williams ’79 is the new pastor at Salem United Methodist Church in Barrington.

Rev. Doug has served at churches throughout Illinois, including the Harmon/Eldena United Methodist Church in Dixon, First United Methodist Church in Normal, Earlville Methodist Church, Pierce Community United Methodist Church in Maple Park, Evangelical United Methodist Church in Ottawa and, most recently, Aldersgate United Methodist Church in Rockford.

An article from the Chicago Tribune has an in-depth article about Doug at this link.

Jay Payleitner’s ’79 Twentieth Book Published

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What If God Wrote Your Bucket List? Jay Payleitner’s ’79 20th book speculates that we all have things we want to do before we kick the bucket. See the Grand Canyon. Visit Stonehenge. Bungee jumping. Dinner at the White House.

Jay recommends you do it all! But Jay also reminds us that God’s bucket list may include things that have a little more eternal value.

See Jay’s book for things for God’s bucket list.

Dr. Ann Stroink ’76 Named 2016 Rock Doc

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Dr. Ann Stroink ’76, a neurosurgeon with Central Illinois Neuro Health Sciences in Bloomington, will be among three doctors presented 2016 Rock Doc Awards by the Illinois CancerCare Foundation.

The 7th annual CUREageous event will be 6 to 11 p.m. Nov. 11 at Par-a-Dice Hotel in East Peoria.

Rock Doc Awards are presented to Central Illinois doctors who exhibit outstanding patient care and support research. Tickets are $125. Call 309-243-3437 for tickets.

Burton “Burt” Vincent ’71

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We are sorry to announce that Burt Vincent ’71 passed away at the age of 67 in his sleep on September 1, 2016 due to diabetes complications. Burt finished his education in New York pursuing studies in film. A funeral will be held in Chicago on September 10, 2016.

Somewhere in a movie theater, there is an empty seat.

 

Annual August Picnic of the Network

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the NetworkThe annual early August picnic of the Network (Minority Alumni Network) celebrated this year’s Summer Enrichment Program (SEP) students and SEP alumni in addition to welcoming incoming students to IWU. Eugenie and David Darling ’79 hosted more than 100 alumni, students, faculty, staff and parents. Inez Kitty White ’16 (left) photographs her son Malachi being held by SEP alumna Kamaya Thompson ’12. Myia Thompson ’11 is at far right.

Michael Chivell ’76 Elected Chairman

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Michael Chivell ’76 was elected chairman of the law firm, Armstrong Teasdale. He was previously a managing partner.

Chivell served as managing partner since 2007. He joined the firm in 1983 as an associate and in 1990 was elected partner. As chairman, Chivell focuses on client relations, strategic planning, community relations, and lateral recruitment.

Armstrong Teasdale is a law firm with offices across the United States and in China.