Wow, that picnic was quite a success (if I do say so myself, and I think I
just did).  Thanks to so many people -- I must acknowledge some (if not all).

Richard Brown -- who listened when the ERC requested a faculty/staff
picnic, and came through

Our corporate sponsors/gift donors -- Wright Design, Wally's Restaurant,
Clay and Stitches, Golly Whoppers, Christopher's, Sticky Fingers, UTC
Athletics, Corporate Express, Bud's Sports Bar, Hunt Nissan, Herb Adcox
Chevrolet, Flowerama, Holiday Bowl, Mayfield Brothers Pest Control,
Franklin Covey (Hamilton Place mall), Fine Arts Center, Crystal Caverns,
Southern Belle, Coffee Shop (Doctor's Building), Tennessee Aquarium,
Southern Star Restaurant -- Coca Cola and Mayfield Dairy -- if I have
missed anyone I sincerely apologize -- it was appreciated

Aramark Food Services -- another splendid job -- the cake was lovely

The ESC and ERC folks who served/decorated/cleaned up -- Shirl Gholston,
Nancy Amberson, Tonya Botts, Jane Cashatt, Cindy Williams, Kelly Griffin,
Nate Pinkard, Matt Pope, Charles Scott, Janet Spraker, Cynthia Wallace,
Cheri Thomas, Anna Lane, Sue Stephens, Jim Bowman, Ellen Neufeldt, Ted
Kennel, Nancy Leamon, Nancy Arthur-Owens

Facilities Management -- I thought the set up was especially nice

University Center -- for allowing us to use their new area -- what a great
place for a picnic

Media Resources -- you guys are wonderful

Linda Harris -- for paying the bills

Jean Dake -- for everything

Valerah Hodges/Ita Thompson -- for obtaining ALL the door prizes -- aren't
they great

Dr. & Mrs. Obear -- welcome (back)!  Dr. Obear has promised we will have
picnics next year too

Chancellor Stacy -- for being our leader, our friend, and for his years of
service and dedication to UTC -- we will miss you

and a special thank you to all who attended, I hope you had a good time.





Marge Fergason, CPS
UTC College of Arts & Sciences
Chair - Employee Relations Committee
118 Holt Hall, #2602
Phone 423-425-4635
Fax 423-425-4279