depauw athletic hall of fame BY-LAWS

 

 

Purpose | Board of Directors | Criteria for Nomination | Honorary Membership

 

DEPAUW UNIVERSITY

ATHLETIC HALL OF FAME

 

Purpose

     The purpose of the DePauw University Athletic Hall of Fame is to give lasting recognition to those individualsand teams who have made exceptional contributions to the achievements and prestige of DePauw University in the field of athletics and who have continued to demonstrate in their lives the values imparted by intercollegiate athletics. 

     Furthermore, it is the purpose of the Hall of Fame to promote more interest in the DePauw University athletic program among alumni and especially the “D” alumni association members and to display before students in attendance at the University, the performance of past athletes who have contributed so much in making DePauw University a great school.

 

Board of Directors

     The Board of Directors is the official governing body concerning all projects, programs and actions of the DePauw University Athletic Hall of Fame.

     The Board of Directors consists of 11 members and is composed as follows:

 

Permanent Members

Director of Athletics and Recreational Sports – S. Page Cotton Jr.

Director of Alumni Relations – Jennifer Clarkson Soster  ’88

Faculty Athletic Representative – Daniel R. Wachter, associate professor and chair of economics and management

President of the Alumni “D” Association – Rich Bonaccorsi ’85

Director of Sports Information – William J. Wagner

 

Elected Members

Six former DePauw University athletes and current coaches

Jennifer A. Bauer ’88 (2001)

Mary M. Bretscher, Coach (1995)

Arthur L. Bryant ’56 (1998)

Robert J. Doyle ’82 (1997)

Richard E. Schulte ’69 (2000)

Thomas G. Spiece ’70 (1995)

 

     The initial elected committee members shall be chosen by the permanent members of the committee with attention given to ensuring that all athletic eras are represented to the extent this is possible. On the initial committee, two members shall be elected for a three-year term, two members shall be elected for a two-year term and one member shall be elected for a one-year term. Individuals elected after the first year shall serve a term of three years.

     Should any member resign or otherwise become unable to serve during a term, a replacement shall be elected by the committee of the whole. A committee member may be elected for additional terms.

     The chairperson of the Board of Directors shall be elected by group. The Director of Alumni Relations shall serve as secretary and keep all records. All members shall serve without compensation of any kind. The Board of Directors shall meet once for the purpose of electing the fall class of inductees.

     Changes in these by-laws of the DePauw University Athletic Hall of Fame may be made by a majority vote of the Board of Directors.

 

Criteria for Nomination

Individual Athletes, Coaches and Teams

     Any DePauw University alumnus or alumna whose class graduated at least 10 years prior and who earned a varsity letter from the DePauw University athletic department is eligible for nomination to membership in the Athletic Hall of Fame. For female athletes who graduated before “D” letters were awarded to women, outstanding accomplishments or records in athletics will be considered as appropriate qualifications for nomination.

     Similarly, outstanding athletic teams and distinguished members of the DePauw coaching staff are also eligible for nomination and membership. Any coach or administrator must have retired or departed from the University at least two years prior to his or her nomination.

     All nominees to the Hall of Fame must have conducted themselves in such a manner as to reflect honor upon DePauw University and have qualities of character and standards of conduct that are exemplary.

     No automatic criteria will be utilized for nomination, and special recognition may be granted where it is deemed appropriate by the selection committee.

     While athletic achievement is of prime importance, moral character and good citizenship during both undergraduate and post-graduate years will be taken into consideration. The record of the individual or athletic team must be so outstanding that there are no questions of qualifying for the Athletic Hall of Fame.

     Requests for nominations shall be made in appropriate issues of the DePauw Magazine.

     Nominations may be made by anyone, and individuals not selected shall remain on the list for consideration for a five-year period. These individuals are eligible for renomination. Nominations must be made in writing, including supporting evidence of the nominee’s qualifying accomplishments, and be received in the office of the Director of Alumni Relations before March 15. Nominations will not be publicly disclosed.

Contact Info:

 

Jennifer Clarkson Soster ’88
Director of Alumni Relations
Bartlett Alumni House
P.O. Box 37
DePauw University
Greencastle, IN 46135-0037

jsoster@depauw.edu
 

 

Induction

     A charter class of 25 may be inducted in the first year. In subsequent years, the number of inductees shall not exceed six. In selecting those to be inducted, consideration shall at all times be given to representation of all varsity sports and of all eligible DePauw student generations.

 

Recognition

    The Board of Directors of the DePauw Athletic Hall of Fame shall establish nomination and selection schedules, types of awards, presentation procedures and the permanent display of inducted honorees.

    Selected members shall be notified by the chairperson of the Board of Directors of the Athletic Hall of Fame.

    Members will be inducted into the DePauw University Athletic Hall of Fame to be held in the fall of each year.

     A suitable plaque will be presented to the honorees, and an appropriate permanent display or recognition will be established on the campus.

 

Honorary Membership

     The category of honorary membership in the Hall of Fame was added to the by-laws in May 1995. The Board of Directors may convey honorary membership to those individuals who, by virtue of their time, resources and dedication, have significantly supported, enhanced and advanced the interscholastic athletic programs of DePauw University.

 

Criteria

    Individuals recognized may or may not have had any direct affiliation with DePauw University. Their contributions may be varied: faculty athletic adviser, financial supporter of the athletic program, valued employee of the athletic department, volunteer coach or team physician among others. These contributions should be of significantly long duration (at least 10 years). The individual must not currently be active with the DePauw athletic program.

 

Induction

    Nominations will be solicited from the same channels as traditional Hall of Fame nominees, and, in addition, strong consideration will be given nominees submitted by members of the DePauw Athletic Department. While it may be appropriate to induct a larger “charter” class, normally the number of honorary members should not exceed one-two per year. In some years, there may be no one inducted as an honorary member.

 

Recognition

     The honorary inductees will be invited to attend and participate in the annual Hall of Fame induction. In addition, a plaque, similar in size and type to the other plaques, will be permanently placed on the Hall of Fame wall in the Lilly Center. Each inductee’s name will be inscribed on this plaque as he or she is inducted.