"I have unfinished business I want to complete, " said

Cal Wells

Museum board

Madison, MS geologist Brian Sims (left) and Jackson, MS attorney Cal Wells have joined the Museum's board of directors.

of directors President Steve Carmody, who accepted a second term at the recent annual membership meeting of the Mississippi Sports Foundation, Inc. "We are in the midst of establishing an endowment for the Museum and I want to see it through," said Carmody.

Brenda Dyson was elected Vice-President, replacing Ruma Haque who died tragically in a car accident June 20, 2002. "It's an honor to be asked to serve," said Dyson. Treasurer Scott Kimbrough and Secretary Roland Marble still have one year remaining on their terms.

In addition to the seven members who were re-elected,

New board member Becky Conley shares a moment with grandson Conner Franks.

there will be four fresh faces on the board. Jackson, MS native Becky Conley has been an I/T specialist with IBM since 1985. Dr. Alan Freeland, a hand surgeon at the University of Mississippi Medical Center was an active supporter of the Museum even prior to its 1996 opening.Likewise Brian Sims, a geologist from Madison, MS who--along with his son Wade--has been a fixture at Museum events for years.Finally, Jackson, MS native and attorney Cal Wells, the co-chair of the Mississippi Olympic Committee, will also be serving his first term on the board.

Board members are elected by the membership of the Mississippi Sports Foundation, Inc. To serve, an individual needs only to be a member in good standing of the MSF.

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