Gamma Pi Boulé Foundation

PO Box 11396

Chattanooga, TN 37401

Your downloaded 2023 applications for the Paul A McDaniel Golf Classic can be emailed to the Commitee Chairman Dr. John S Adams at dcsindos@aol.com

The Gamma Pi Boulé Foundation Board members are well-established, socially active local philanthropic individuals who typically have shown board level expertise as well as genuine interest in the furtherance of the mission of this foundation.

John S. Adams, M.D., F.A.C.O.G.

Dr. John Adams is a Navy trained Obstetrician Gynecologist in private practice as a partner in Women’s Health Services of Chattanooga.  He is a native New Orleanean and  a graduate of Xavier University of Louisiana, cum laude, and Tulane University Medical School.  Upon his graduation from Tulane, he started his Internship in OB/GYN at the Naval Hospital, San Diego. The following year, he became Ship’s Medical Officer aboard the USS Proteus, Guam, where he was stationed for 2 years.   After the completion of that tour of duty, he returned to San Diego, where he completed his residency training in 1993.  Camp Lejeune, NC, was his next and final duty station as a practicing physician.  In 1995, Dr. Adams and his family moved to Chattanooga, Tennessee where he has been in private practice since.  

Dr. Adams is an active member on The Community Foundation of Greater Chattanooga Board of Governors.  He serves as Medical Director at Physician’s Surgery Center of Chattanooga and is the Chairman of the Medical Executive Committee.  Former board positions held include: Parkridge Board of Governors and Physician’s Surgery Center Governing Board.

Dr. Adams has been listed in Personalities Of The South and Young Community Leaders Of America. He has been honored by The Global Directory of Who’s Who, Top Doctor Lifetime and is a recipient of The Patients’ Choice Award, Chattanooga.  In 2023, he was honored as a Champion of Healthcare, Diversity and Equity Division for his work on the Gamma Pi Boulé Foundation Board.

Dr. Adams is married to his high school sweetheart, Annette.  They are the proud parents of 3 sons and grandparents of 4. In his spare time, he enjoys spending time with family, traveling,  golfing and gardening. He is an active member of Sigma Pi Phi Fraternity.

Robert Clark, D.D.S.

Dr. Clark was born in Gibson County, Tennessee.  He finished elementary school and junior high school in Joliet, Illinois. He graduated from high school in Milan, Tennessee.  At Middle Tennessee University, he earned a double major in biology and chemistry. Subsequently, he received a Doctor of Dental Surgery Degree at the University of Tennessee in Memphis. At that time, he was the youngest person in the history of the program to receive a Doctor of Dental Surgery Degree from the University of Tennessee in Memphis.  When he graduated in 1974, he was 23 years and 10 months old. 

Dr. Clark has been practicing dentistry for over 45 years and he currently owns Greater Brainerd Dental, a private practice in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Outside of work, he is on the board of directors for SPLASH Youth ArtsBuild, he is chair of the board of directors for Polk-Clark School in Milan, Tennessee, and he serves on the board for the Chattanooga Area Dental Society as treasurer.

Walter L. Few, III, M.D., F.A.C.C.

Dr. Few is a native of Chattanooga, Tennessee, where he graduated from Brainerd High School in 1989. He completed his undergraduate education at Morehouse College in 1993, with a bachelors of science major in biology, and a minor in psychology. He received his medical degree from the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine in 1997. His trainings in Internal Medicine, General Cardiology, and Interventional Cardiology were concluded at the Emory University School of Medicine in 2005.

Upon returning home, he worked at the Galen Medical Group in 2005, then co-founded the Cardiovascular Care Center, where he worked from 2006-2010, before joining Erlanger in 2010.

He currently works at the Erlanger Heart and Lung Institute as an Interventional Cardiologist, with a focus in coronary artery disease and peripheral vascular disease. He was the Interim Chief and Medical Director of the cardiology program from 2018 to 2019. He is an active faculty

member within the University of Tennessee College of Medicine, on behalf of the general cardiology fellowship training program, and he is a member of the Clinical Competency Committee for academic review of the program participants, from its inception in 2015 until present.

His wife, Dr. Tiffany P. Few, MD, FACOG, is an Obstetrician/Gynecologist with the Women’s Institute of Specialized Health within Erlanger. Their son, Jaylen Few, is a current business major at Middle Tennessee State University.

Dr. Few enjoys supporting the youth in their ascension to excellence, as well as educating the community regarding health and wellness.

Martina Suttle Harris, EdD, MSN, RN

Dr. Harris is a native of Chattanooga, Tennessee.  She graduated from Middle Tennessee State University with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing.  In 1999 she received the Master of Science in Nursing from Vanderbilt University; and in 2006, Dr. Harris received the Doctor of Education from Tennessee State University in Nashville, TN.

Dr. Martina Harris serves as the Dean of Nursing and Allied Health Division at Chattanooga State Community College. In 2016, she was selected as a Tennessee Board of Regent Maxine Smith Fellow and in 2018 she was recognized by Girls Inc. of Chattanooga as an Unbought and Unbossed Recipient.

Prior to joining Chattanooga State Community College, Dr. Harris was a Tenured UC Foundation Associate Professor of Nursing at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. 

Dr. Harris has been involved heavily in community-based research due to a strong interest in decreasing health care disparities as well as increasing diversity in the nursing profession.   Dr. Harris brings many talents and much scholarly insight to the field of recruitment and retention of minority/disadvantaged/underrepresented students.   Her many years of clinical practice as well as her years of experience in education have allowed her to serve as both formal and informal mentor for many first-generation college students.

Dr. Harris is a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated and serves on several state, and local community boards and professional nursing associations.  In 2020, Dr. Harris was appointed by Governor Bill Lee to serve as a member of the TN Board of Nursing . 

Dr. Harris is married to Gerald Harris, and they have three adult daughters.  In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her granddaughter, Tatum.

Althea Reid Jones

Althea Jones is responsible for TVA public and community engagement, programs, processes and staff. She externally maintains relationships with special interest groups and with other stakeholders representing public power; industry; supplier and trade associations; economic development; environment; and federal, state and city governments.

Althea serves as TVA’s Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA) Committee Management Officer (CMO), and is responsible for TVA’s Regional Energy Resources Council and the Regional Energy Resources Stewardship Council.

Internally, Althea manages and coordinates enterprise-wide strategies for public and community engagement across the company. She works with all TVA organizations to develop and implement approaches to stakeholder engagement, including an enterprise-wide employee community engagement / volunteerism strategy, and community contribution initiatives.

Prior to Public and Community Engagement, Althea served as Senior Advisor to TVA’s Executive Vice President and Chief External Relations Officer. In this role, she provided expert advice and strategic guidance to managers and executives regarding TVA External Relations

Over her 22 year career in the energy industry, Althea has served as TVA’s Supplier Diversity Manager, where she developed and managed all aspects of TVA’s supplier diversity policy and strategies, which included promoting inclusion of small, diverse (as defined by the US Small Business Administration) and valley based businesses; leading all outreach activities at the national, regional, state, and local levels; and collaborating with business partners, business councils, advocacy organizations,  local and state government officials, and federal agencies to maximize participation of small, diverse, and valley based suppliers; and a TVA Human Resource Recruiter, where she was responsible for the vacancy requisition process for the Corporate Nuclear and Generation Construction organizations.

An active member of the Chattanooga community, Althea serves as Vice Chair, City of Chattanooga Industrial Development Board, Board President, Leadership Chattanooga Alumni Association, and serves as a board member at United Way of Greater Chattanooga, River City Company, and Hamilton County Schools Foundation.

Jones is a proud 25-year member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. And a member of the Links Incorporated and Jack and Jill of America Incorporated.

Althea and her husband Marcus have been married 15 years. He is the Managing Partner of Magnolia Developments, LLC.  They are the proud parents of sons, McCorey (13) and Myles (11).

Stacy Goodwin Lightfoot, a Chattanooga native, earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communications and Theatre from DePauw University and a Master of Arts degree in International Service from the University of Roehampton in London, England. During her graduate studies, she lived in Kingston, Jamaica, where she taught Mathematics and English. Her international experiences also include studying abroad at Temple University’s Rome, Italy, campus and at the University of Technology in Kingston, Jamaica.

In 2021, Stacy joined the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (UTC) as the inaugural Vice Chancellor for Diversity and Engagement. In this role, she plays a key part in fostering an inclusive campus community and leading initiatives related to diversity, access, inclusion, and community engagement. Before joining UTC, Stacy spent 12 years with the Public Education Foundation (PEF), serving as the organization’s Executive Vice President. PEF is a nonprofit providing training, research, and resources to educators.

Stacy’s achievements include significant work with the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, collaborating on programs to close opportunity gaps and increase college-going and completion rates for students in Chattanooga public schools. Her commitment to education reform is evident in her involvement in programs like PEF’s STEP-UP Chattanooga, a high school internship that connects low-income students with top companies.

Her advocacy extends to national platforms, as seen when she testified before the U.S. Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions about empowering families with knowledge for college decisions. Stacy’s outstanding 25-year career in education has garnered her numerous accolades, including the National Excellence in Education Award in 2016—an esteemed recognition also bestowed upon prominent figures such as First Lady Michelle Obama, Dr. Ben Carson, Hugh O’Brian, and Eugene Lang. In addition to her busy schedule, Stacy actively participates in leadership programs and on local and regional boards.

Stacy Goodwin Lightfoot stands as a respected leader in the field of access and engagement, embodying passion, innovation, and an unwavering commitment to inclusivity. Her work continues to make a lasting impact on students, locally and nationally. As a proud mother to a teenage son, Dallas Lightfoot. Stacy’s personal and professional endeavors reflect her dedication to creating a brighter future for the next generation.

Dallas Joseph

Mr. Joseph is the COO/CFO at the Baylor School in Chattanooga, TN. He entered the independent school sector after serving in financial leadership positions at higher education institutions. In 2000, he joined the Baylor School as Chief Financial Officer/Chief Operating Officer, where he oversees accounting, dining operations, bookstore, technology, security, transportation, auxiliary programs, and physical plant operations. His career in education includes 10 years in higher education administration. Dallas is the former Vice President of Finance at Fisk University in Nashville, Finlandia University in Hancock, Michigan and Shaw University, Raleigh, North Carolina.

On the national level he has held leadership roles in the areas of financial and enrollment management and served as board chair of the NBOA (National Business Officers Association) and currently serves as Chair of the Enrollment Management Association and Community Foundation of Greater Chattanooga. He serves on numerous nonprofit and community boards including the Hunter Museum of American Art and Shaw University.

Mr. Joseph is originally from Beaumont, Texas. He is married to Tonya Joseph. He is the father of three adult sons, and they are grandparents of three.

Aaron D. Webb, Esq.

Mr. Webb has more than 25 years of wide-ranging professional experience, with the last 17 in senior healthcare services.  He currently serves as President and Chief Executive Officer of Senior Life Planner, LLC which he founded. He served as the President and Chief Executive Officer of CHI Living Communities which is a national senior living provider. Prior to that, he was the Chief Operating Officer of Morning Pointe Senior Living, where he worked closely with the owners of the company to develop, communicate, execute, and sustain strategic business initiatives in assisted living and memory care.  Aaron began his career as an investment professional working at Fidelity Investments where he consulted with Fortune 500 companies on the importance of retirement planning.  Upon graduating from Denison University, he obtained his Juris Doctorate degree from the University of Tennessee where he focused on business operations.  Aaron is also a licensed attorney and has a business advisory and medical malpractice defense focus.   In 2019, Aaron was selected to attend a cohort at Harvard School of Business where he studied the benefits of cross sector business collaboration.  Aaron is currently on the board of directors of several non-profit organizations such as Chattanooga Boys Preparatory Academy and The Lyndhurst Foundation. He is married to R. Marie Webb, and together they have three daughters.

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Paul A. McDaniel Boulé Scholarship Banquet 2023

On May 29, 2023, the Gamma Pi Boulé of Sigma Pi Phi Fraternity awarded four scholarships for the 2023 Paul A. McDaniel Scholarship. These scholarships are awarded to high school seniors who reside in the southeast Tennessee region and who have been accepted to an accredited four-year college or university. The awards are based on high moral character, superior academic achievement, leadership skills, and a demonstrated willingness to use their talents to improve society.

This year’s winners were as follows:

·● Maurquez Thompson of Brainerd High School;

College choice – Stanford University

● Evan Haynie of the Baylor School;

College choice – Princeton University

● Joshua Adams of the Chattanooga School for the Arts and Sciences;

College choice – Middle Tennessee State University

● La’Nari Davis of the Chattanooga Center for Creative Arts.

College choice – Middle Tennessee State University

The program is designated as the Paul A. McDaniel Boulé Scholarship. It was named in honor of a distinguished former Gamma Pi Boulé member , Reverend Paul A. McDaniel. Reverend McDaniel was a retired pastor of the Second Missionary Baptist Church, a former Hamilton County Commissioner, as well as a legendary civic and community leader. Notably, He was one of the founders of the Gamma Pi Boulé and a staunch original supporter of this scholarship program. More importantly, he embodied the honorable qualities and characteristics that we aim to encourage, stimulate and instill into these young scholars. Since its inception, over $180,000 have been awarded.

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Paul A McDaniel Boulé Scholarship Banquet 2022

On May 5, 2022, the Gamma Pi Boulé of  Chattanooga, Tennessee held its annual Paul A. McDaniel Boulé Scholarship Banquet at the Chattanooga Trade and Convention Center. This event as well as its primary financial source the Paul A. McDaniel Scholarship Golf Classic both honor and commemorate Reverend Paul A. McDaniel.   Reverend McDaniel was a widely respected community icon, religious leader, long time pastor, trailblazing political leader and official, as well as a civil rights leader with influence throughout the Greater Chattanooga region , the state of Tennessee and the nation. This was the first scholarship banquet to be held since Reverend McDaniel passed in August 2021.

This memorable event honored five local young African American male high school seniors for their outstanding academic achievements and community service. The program was attended by the students’ families and monitored by Wade Hinton, Esq.. A highlight of the event  consisted of a fireside chat with Judge Curtis Collier., which was moderated by a past scholarship recipient Mr. Jalil Barnes.  Judge Collier spoke of how he had risen  from humble beginnings in the Mississippi Delta region of rural Arkansas during the 1950’s era of segregation to become the first and only Black United States District Judge in Eastern Tennessee. This conversation provided a  forum for Judge Collier to not only vividly recount his life story  but to also give eye opening life lessons to the scholarship recipients. The program was well attended and well received by all.

The winners of the Paul A McDaniel Boulé 2022 renewable scholarships were as follows:

• David Crum, The McCallie School, attending DePaul University
•  Jaylan Sims, Tyner High School, attending Vanderbilt University
•  Jayen Johnson, The McCallie School, attending Georgia Southern University
•  Grey Armstrong, East Hamilton High School, attending the University of Tennessee
•  Christopher Giles, Brainerd High School, attending Middle Tennessee State University

The annual Paul A McDaniel Scholarship Golf Classic was held on May 10, 2022 at the historic Brown Acres Golf Course in Chattanooga, Tennessee.   There was a festive atmosphere, good food, fun and fellowship all for a worthy and noble purpose. Through this event the Gamma Pi Boulé Foundation raised a record amount in excess of $65,000  to support the scholarships.

• Submitted by Dr. John V. Golding III Grapter, Gamma Pi Boulé
• Adapted by Dr. James Nunally, Jr.  Web Editor

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Paul A McDaniel Boulé Scholarship Awards Program 2021

The 2021 Paul A McDaniel Boulé Scholarship Awards Program was held August 6, 2021, at the Chattanooga Trade and Convention Center in Chattanooga TN. The Scholarship is named in honor of recently deceased Archon (“Leader”) Paul A. McDaniel, a charter member of Gamma Pi Boulé.  Archon McDaniel was a widely respected community icon, religious leader, long time pastor, trailblazing political leader and official, and civil rights leader with influence throughout the Greater Chattanooga region , the state of Tennessee and the nation. We were fortunate that Archon McDaniel was present with us at the Paul A. McDaniel (PAM) Boulé Foundation Classic Golf tournament earlier this year. However, due to COVID-19 restrictions, he was unable to attend the Scholarship Awards Program Banquet for the first time. We lost Archon McDaniel on August 22, 2021, at the age of 91.

This year’s program was held in a COVID safe setting using strict guidelines. Attendance was restricted to the award recipients, their immediate family and Archons. The program was hosted by Archon Wade Hinton, committee chairman, featured an inspiration presentation from Archon Curtis Collier and a keynote presentation from Archon John Adams, chairman of the PAM Golf Classic. Introductions were done by Sire Archon Charles Bass and Sire Archon Elect Travis Lytle.

Archon Collier reviewed the plight of the Black male in society referencing their tendency to perform less well in academic settings leading to higher dropout rates and a greater likelihood of criminal behavior when lacking motivation and stimulation. He stressed the importance of self-confidence by highlighting Russell Wilson’s successful journey to becoming a superstar despite being told that he was too short to be a great NFL Quarterback. He reminded us that it was Archon WEB Dubois’ writings about the necessity of training men that lead to social action programs goals such as cultivation of the Black male, provision of scholarships that lift up and celebrate high academic achievements, and the significance of proving competent mentoring.

Archon John Adams gave a poignant rendition of his previously untold personal life story. He revealed how the impact of his complicated relationship with his father had affected him negatively as a young man. His mother, however, was a teacher and worked extra jobs to support the family. Although initially as a young man Archon Adams was a rebellious underachiever, he later married his high school sweetheart, started a family and quickly achieved academic excellence. He became an exemplary father, a respected naval officer and is now a successful Board-Certified Obstetrician & Gynecologist.  He had learned and mastered “the true measure of a man”.  Archon Adams encouraged the students to be purposeful and study like everything depended on them (not others). He told them to expect trials, victories, setbacks and a life of lessons to be learned. 

The PAM scholarship supplies financial assistance to academically accomplished African American male high school seniors who reside in southeast Tennessee and who have been accepted to accredited four-year colleges or universities. Applications, written essays as well as interviews were used to judge the candidates. The candidates were screened using the “whole person concept” for high moral character, superior academic achievement, leadership skills and a demonstrated willingness to use their talents for the betterment of society.

This year’s winners are;

Samuel Ellis of The McCallie School receiving $3000

Elijah Parker of East Hamilton High School, receiving $2000

Jerrin Lowe if Ooltewah High School, receiving $1500

Joseph Dockery of The STEM School, receiving $1000

This program is primarily supported by The Gamma Pi Boulé Foundation Golf Classic.  This years tournament was held at Brown Acres Golf Course in Chattanooga.  Archon McDaniel was present and graciously welcomed each of the participants and sponsors.   Thanks to an ever-growing list of sponsors and steady revenue, all current awards are annually renewable for four years if predetermined academic guidelines are maintained. Since its inception, over $100,000 have been awarded in scholarships.

We the members of Gamma Pi Boulé and Gamma Pi Boulé Foundation will always cherish the legacy and memories of Archon Paul A McDaniel.

 In honor of this legacy, we aim to preserve the distinct honor and high praise associated with this scholarship so that it will serve as a reflection of his character and as an inspiration to all recipients.

Respectfully submitted,

Archon James Nunally, Jr

Gamma Pi Boulé Grapter 2021

Gamma Pi Boulé Foundation Wed Editor

Paul A McDaniel Scholarship Banquet 2019

What is the Paul A McDaniel Boulé Scholarship Classic?

The major fundraising source for the Gamma Pi Boulé Foundation has been the Paul A. McDaniel Boulé Scholarship Golf Classic. This event is held annually , typically in the month of May, traditionally at the Brown Acres golf course in Chattanooga,Tennessee. This event has been sponsored by an ever-growing list of local and regional businesses, organizations and individuals who support our mission. Thanks to this extraordinary growth, the event has been relocated to the Council Fire Golf Club also here in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

The Council Fire Golf Club offers not only a new venue for this event , but has terrific scenery, challenging play at all levels and extraordinary fairways. This most recent tournament in June 2024 showed significant growth and raised close to $90,000.

These funds continue to support four individual four year scholarships. Annual renewal of these scholarships is based on predetermined academic criteria. As of 2024, more than $180,000 have been awarded since the inception of the program in 2013.

The Paul A. McDaniel Boulé Scholarship Golf Classic was rightfully named in honor of Reverend Paul A. McDaniel. Reverend McDaniel was a widely respected community icon, religious leader, long time pastor, trailblazing political leader and official, and civil rights leader with influence throughout the Greater Chattanooga region , the state of Tennessee and the nation.

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2024 Paul A. McDaniel Scholarship Golf Classic: A Resounding Success

On June 12, 2024, the Paul A. McDaniel Scholarship Golf Classic was held at the prestigious Council Fire Golf Club, marking a significant milestone in the history of this annual event. With the largest field of participants to date—28 full teams—the event was a tremendous success, underscoring the continued commitment of local and regional businesses, organizations, and individuals to advancing our mission.

The day unfolded under ideal conditions, with exceptional weather complementing the meticulously maintained course. Participants and sponsors alike had the opportunity to engage directly with the scholarship recipients, fostering a deeper connection to the cause. The event featured generous beverage sponsorships from Coca-Cola and Cherokee Distributors, and culinary excellence was provided by Blue Orleans, with two exquisite meals crafted by renowned Chef Mike Adams.

We extend our sincerest appreciation to our Signature Sponsor, the Community Foundation of Greater Chattanooga, as well as to our Platinum Sponsors: Food City, Linda Brock Homes, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Tennessee, and Truist Bank. Their support, alongside that of our additional sponsors and partners, continues to be instrumental in the success of this event and the broader mission it supports.

We are deeply grateful to all sponsors, participants, and volunteers for their contributions to this year’s Golf Classic. Your dedication ensures the sustainability and growth of this vital scholarship program, furthering educational opportunities for deserving students and shaping a brighter future for our community. 

2024 PAM Boulé Scholarship Tournament Photos

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2023 PAM Boulé Scholarship Tournament Photos

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2022 PAM Boulé Scholarship Tournament Photos

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2021 PAM Boulé Scholarship Tournament Photos