Southeast Community and Technical College District
Benefactors of the Year, 2001

Goebel and Pauline Ritter, Whitesburg
Being Honored by the Southeast Community and Technical College District  

To accept the award is Mrs. Pauline Ritter

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The Whitesburg Campus of Southeast Community College would not exist today had it not been for the enthusiastic support of individuals like Goebel and Pauline Caudill Ritter.  In fact, it was the Ritters idea to renovate an abandoned bottling plant and convert it in to a college campus. The couple helped lead efforts to raise $1 million for the campus, which now serves more than 500 students. Mrs. Ritter also supported the College by serving as chair of Letcher County�s major gifts campaign. The family has provided direct assistance to more than a dozen students through the James and Atha Caudill Scholarship Fund, established in memory of Mrs. Ritter�s parents. The College is honored to count Mr. and Mrs. Ritter among its most generous friends and benefactors.

Doss-Fuelco, Inc.,  Cumberland
Being Honored by the Southeast Community and  Technical College District  

To accept the award is Mr. Mark Doss, President of Doss-Fuelco

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Doss Fuelco has made supporting the Southeast Community and Technical College District a family and business tradition.  The family-operated business has consistently supported the District throughout much of its history. Company President Rayburn Doss, an SECC alumnus and strong advocate for higher education, has served as chair of the Southeast Education Foundation for the past six years, providing valuable leadership for fund raising initiatives and special projects.  Doss Fuelco annually contributes to the Scholarship Golf Classic and the District�s performing arts series. The Doss Family Endowed Scholarship provides assistance for students planning a career in business.

Meredith J. Evans, M. D.,  Middlesboro
Being Honored by the Southeast Education Foundation, Inc.  

To accept the award is Dr. Meredith J. Evans

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Dr. Meredith Evans, of Middlesboro, has provided critical leadership for Southeast Community College�s fund raising initiatives in Bell County. He helped launch the College�s major gifts campaign by recruiting several individuals to leadership roles and encouraging others to make significant contributions. In addition, he has generously supported the college through his own giving. The Dr. Meredith Evans Endowed Scholarship Fund provides direct support for Southeast Community College students who are pursuing careers in the health care field. Through annual giving, Dr. Evans continues to expand his endowment fund and thus the number of students it supports.

The Bank of Harlan
Being Honored by the Southeast Education Foundation, Inc.  

To accept the award is Bank President, Mr. R. Edward Parsons

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The $70,000 Bosendorfer grand piano that stands majestically in the Black Box Theatre of Southeast Community College�s Appalachian Center has served as the centerpiece for many fine performances. Donated by the Bank of Harlan, the piano has greatly enhanced the cultural enrichment opportunities the College is able to provide the community. The gift is one of many made by the bank to support the Southeast Education Foundation�s performing arts series.  In addition to monetary gifts, the bank has provided important leadership with its president, Ed Parsons, serving on the Board of Directors from 1995 to 2000. The Bank of Harlan has consistently given year after year and become one of the College�s most reliable benefactors.