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FCR 6    Gifts and Pledges to the Clarke-Knapp Entomology Research
Fund (Consent) FCR 7    Gifts and Pledges to the John R. Gaines Endowed Chair in the
Humanities Fund (Consent) FCR 8    Gifts and Pledge to the Kevin Heidrich/Team 7 Endowment for ALS
Patient Services (Consent) FCR 9    Gifts and Pledges to the Bobby C. Pass Endowed Professorship
(Consent) FCR 10 Gifts to the Werner F. S. Schmitt Professorship in Aging and Neuro-
behavior (Consent)
President Todd recognized Ralph Derickson, who is listed in the retirement section in PR 2 of the Personnel Actions and commented on his service to the university. Mr. Derickson has been at the University of Kentucky for 25 years and has covered the Board meetings for much of that time. He was the director of the UK News Bureau for 13 years and was a public relations officer for the Lexington Campus Chancellor's Office for six years.
President Todd said he was sure that Mr. Derickson and his wife, Betty, were looking forward to having some time with the grandchildren. He asked Mr. Derickson to stand and be recognized following which Mr. Derickson received a round of applause. President Todd thanked Mr. Derickson for his service to the university.
Dr. Moore said he wanted to mention briefly that Dr. Loys Mather and his wife, Sonja, are also in the retirement section of PR 2. He said that there was no finer person, anyone more committed to the institution, or anyone who has served the institution as well as Dr. Mather. In addition to his role as a faculty member, he served as chair of the Senate Council and as a member of the Board of Trustees for three terms. Dr. Mather will leave a big void at the university. He enjoyed himself very much while he was at the university and made many contributions.
Dr. Dembo said that Sonja Mather also was an integral member of the academic community. According to Dr. David Bettez, the director of International Affairs, Mrs. Mather served as the bedrock upon which all of the international affairs kept its foundation for 18 years through four directors who relied on her heavily, not just to crunch the numbers but also to do the right thing. She and Dr. Mather both work very closely to befriend international students who come to the University of Kentucky. She will also be missed.
Dr. Moore noted that Dr. and Mrs. Mather's combined service to the university totals about 64 years, a long time for two people to be at the university.
Mr. Hardymon said that some of the members around the board table were on the Board when Dr. Mather was a member of the Board.