Trailblazers

The Indian Hills Trailblazers, formed in 2010, are a group of retired faculty and staff from Indian Hills Community College. Members of the group remain active in college events, and provide service and support to Indian Hills Community College through special projects and activities, including raising money for student scholarships. The Trailblazers meet quarterly.

View Trailblazers Constitution and By–Laws

 

Upcoming Events:

Retiree Dinner
Thursday, September 21, 2017

3:00 PM - Trailblazer's Meeting in Perkins Conference Room
5:00 PM - Social, Indian Hills Dining Hall
6:00 PM - Dinner, Indian Hills Dining Hall

Please RSVP to Becky Henderson at [email protected] or (641) 683-5156 by September 14th.

Second Tuesday Coffee
You're invited to join other Trailblazers at North Hy–Vee, Ottumwa,
on the second Tuesday of each month at 9:00 a.m. for coffee and socializing.

Quarterly Meeting:

October 1, 2015
Quarterly Meeting Agenda
Administrative Conference Room, Administration Building, Main Campus (Ottumwa)
Previous Meeting Agenda: April 2, 2015

Meeting Minutes:

View the list of approved minutes of past Trailblazers meetings. Minutes are listed by meeting date.
To View: Click on the box that says Select past minutes. Choose the meeting date in which you'd like to view and click on it. Then, click the View Selected Minutes button. This will open a PDF file of the minutes you chose.

Select Past Meeting Minutes September 21, 2017         March 30, 2017         March 31, 2016         December 10, 2015         October 1, 2015         April 2, 2015         December 11, 2014       September 25, 2014       April 3, 2014       December 12, 2013               September 30, 2013       March 28, 2013       December 13, 2012              October 4, 2012       March 29, 2012       December 15, 2011       September 29, 2011       August 10, 2011       March 7, 2011       November 3, 2010

 

Trailblazer Memories:

Join us for a trip down memory lane as some of the Indian Hills retirees share their recollections of their time at Indian Hills.  You may click on the person’s name below to read about what he or she shared.

Rhonda Conrad
Ottumwa, IA

"I really enjoyed the Christmas parties that the Business Tech office used to have on the last day of school before break. Everyone would bring delicious snacks and we enjoyed many different beverages, some alcoholic, and lots of great conversation."

Beth Cook
Bloomfield, IA

"There were so many nice students that would stop by my desk and visit. I still have fond memories of many them. Also, I enjoyed meeting people coming in for interviews. I knew they were nervous and I tried to make them feel as relaxed as possible."

Bill Matkovich
Centerville, IA

"All great memories!"

 

Bob Morrissey
Ottumwa, IA

"Indian Hills has not become what it is today by accident. It is the result of the talents, dedication, and blood, sweat, and tears of many. My hope is that this same spirit remains an integral ingredient of this great college in the years to come."

Connie Millard
Ottumwa, IA

"I enjoyed all of the fundraisers at the college, especially the annual IHCC auction. For many years I chaired the “Celebrity Booth” and received autographed pictures, baseballs, and basketballs to sell in my booth."

David McQuoid
Keosauqua, IA

"One of the first days of the term, I taught Styrofoam cup bomb making. This project was to show when they are in a confined space what can happen with mixed gases. Bob Wells and John Vandello were giving a tour of the new facilities to some dignitaries when I set off the bomb. It was quite an explosion!"

Peg Frushour
Cedar Falls, IA

"My favorite memories are of the students themselves, mainly. Our coaches recruited top
athletes who were also mostly good citizens. I am still in touch with many of them on Facebook.
I still remember how scared Terry Black looked when he was introduced at a basketball event!"

Debbie Overby
Ottumwa, IA

"The difference between when I started in 1979 at the Airport Campus and what it was like when I retired was almost unimaginable. In 1979, it was truly a small family and it was like you knew every student and co-worker!"

Floyd H. Dailey
Ottumwa, IA

"Leach tied a softball to Herrington’s door handle. Every time he went around a corner,
it would bang the door. He didn’t find it until evening; he kept looking under the truck."

Keveen Mullendore
Swisher, IA

"I had the best times working the fundraisers—Auction, Golf Tournament, Celebrity Night,
and Ottumwa Pro-balloon Races."

Margaret Woollums
Ottumwa, IA

"I scheduled the use of the auditorium and classrooms by outside groups, so I had a lot of contact with people in the community and I liked that. I, also, really enjoyed the faculty I worked with day in & day out, &, also, my office mates. Linda Mace was my last office mate and she I & are still good friends."

Maxine Whittington
Ottumwa, IA

"I hope Indian Hills will continue to thrive and expand it's beautiful campuses."

 

Morris Frisbie
Ottumwa, IA

"I was score keeper for the basketball team from 1993 – 2004, through three national
championships, 1997-1999. Attended games in Florida, Nevada, Missouri, Nebraska, &
Kansas."

Sylvia Hunolt
Ottumwa, IA

"I enjoyed working with so many dedicated, hardworking, student oriented Indian Hills employees. After
moving to the Ottumwa campus, we watched the campus grow with one new building after the next. I
think the main building was the only building on campus when we moved onto the Ottumwa Campus."

If you would like to share some of your memories, please complete the “IHCC Memories” form, by following the directions below:

1. Download the above Microsoft Word file, accessed by clicking on "IHCC Memories." 
2. Open the file after it has been downloaded, if editing is not enabled, click the Enable Editing button.
3. Type your answers to each of the questions, in the blank spaces provided, (take as much space as needed).
4. Save the document and name the file: firstname_lastname.docx - example (becky_henderson.docx).
5. Finally compose a new email to Becky (information below), and attach the file you have just completed.

Becky Henderson, Scholarship Coordinator
Indian Hills Foundation
525 Grandview Ave
Ottumwa, IA 52501 
Email: [email protected] 
Phone: (641) 683-5156 or (800) 726-2585, ext. 5156

If you are having trouble completing the form or simply have a question, please do not hesitate to
contact Becky, and she would be more than happy to help you.

 

Communications:

• Memo: Spring Meeting + Update (March 11, 2015)
• Memo: Fall Update (November 26, 2014)
• Memo: Spring Update (April 14, 2014)
• Memo: Activity Survey (April 14, 2014)
• Memo: Spring Meeting (March 18, 2014)
• Memo: Fall Staff Day (August 07, 2014)

 

 

Catch up on what's going on at Indian Hills:

 Officers:

Executive Board

Brenda Ragen	President
Vicki Sims	Vice President
Connie Millard	Secretary
Sylvia Hunolt	Treasurer
Rhonda Conrad Linda Mace Elaine Schweizer	Members–at–Large

Committee Members

Communications
Ann Allison	Linda Marshall	Margaret Woollums
Program and Social
Bob Allison	Bill Dell	Richard Dutton
Linda Farrington	Peg Frushour	Jerry Harshman

 

Retiree Directory:

Looking for someone? Contact Becky Henderson at (641) 683-5156 to request a copy of the current Indian Hills Community College Retiree Directory. The directory is available to Indian Hills Retirees only.

 

Contact Us:

Becky Henderson, Foundation Board Secretary
Indian Hills Community College

525 Grandview Avenue Ottumwa, Iowa 52501

Phone: (641) 683-5156 or (800) 726-2585, ext. 5156