About the 糖心Vlog Retirees Association
The 糖心Vlog Retirees Association (GSURA) proudly represents nearly 2,000 retirees, encompassing those from both the pre-consolidation 糖心Vlog and Armstrong State University, along with employees retiring after the consolidation of the two universities in 2018. Learn about the history of Georgia Southern here.
The GSURA was established on April 20, 2016, as an association of the university鈥檚 retired employees with the assistance of an elected council.
The GSURA Council is active in maintaining updated information about issues of concern to retirees. The Association has a member representative for the Georgia Association of Higher Education Retirees Organizations (GA-HERO). Our representative participates in meetings of this network of college/university retiree organizations in Georgia and provides reports to the Council. In addition, GSURA maintains membership in the national Association of Retiree Organizations in Higher Education (AROHE). A Council member is responsible for keeping up with news and providing reports to the Council. A third organization to which GSURA maintains a connection is the University System of Georgia鈥檚 Retiree Council (USGRC), which has the responsibility of advising the Chancellor鈥檚 Office and the Board of Regents on issues of importance to retirees. Our GSURA Council member representative participates in the meetings of this group and reports to the Council. Of major interest always is health insurance. In addition, the association maintains an informal relationship with Georgia Southern Cares.
Interested in getting involved with the Georgia Southern Retirees Association?
Email retirees@georgiasouthern.edu to let us know and we will get you added to the mailing list.
Executive Committee July 1, 2024 鈥� June 30, 2025
- Pattie Beblowski
President
Staff, Statesboro - Trey Denton
Vice-President/President-Elect
Faculty, Statesboro - Jim Braselton
Secretary/Treasurer
Faculty, Statesboro
jbraselton@georgiasouthern.edu - Martha Abell
Past-President
Faculty, Statesboro
martha@georgiasouthern.edu
Council
- Dr. Tom Case
Faculty, Statesboro - Earl Cashon
Staff, Statesboro - Susan Cason
Staff, Statesboro - Pam Culberson
Staff, Armstrong - Catherine Gilbert
Faculty, Armstrong - Dr. Amy Heaston
Faculty, Armstrong - Dr. Clara Krug
Faculty, Statesboro - Bridgett Lee
Faculty, Statesboro - Dr. Douglas Masini
Faculty, Armstrong - Bobbie Williams
Staff, Statesboro
If you are interested in serving on the Council or if you have someone you would like to nominate to serve on the Council, please notify us.
- Pattie Beblowski
Staff, Statesboro - Martha Abell
Faculty, Statesboro
- Jim Braselton
Faculty, Statesboro
Retirees of both Public and Private Georgia Colleges and Universities
- Pattie Beblowski
Staff, Statesboro - Trey Denton
Faculty, Statesboro
- Dr. Clara Krug
Faculty, Statesboro
Georgia Southern Cares
GSU Retiree Association Annual Meeting Highlights
USG Retiree Council Meeting Highlights
March 21, 2023
On Tuesday, March 21, 2023, the 糖心Vlog Retirees Association hosted a free reception and tour of the exhibit Manufacturing Music: 140 Years of Gretsch Legacy. The exhibit, curated by the Georgia Southern Museum, was on display at the Statesboro Convention and Visitors Bureau.
Guest speakers Aaron Phillips (Gretsch Project Coordinator), Dr. Matthew Hill (Gretsch Collection Curator of Permanent Collections, Loans, and Exhibitions), and Dr. Brent Tharp (GS Museum Director) discussed the development of the guitars and drums created by the Gretsch Manufacturing Company from its founding in 1883 to modern day.
The exhibit highlighted many of the instruments and the artists that made Gretsch a respected name in the world of music. The presenters also shared details about how this exciting gift by Fred and Dinah Gretsch will enhance 糖心Vlog.
Message from the President
Retirees,
Thank you for your dedication to 糖心Vlog and to our students. As evidenced by our growth and success over the years, the impact you have had on this university is immeasurable.
I hope that you will continue to contribute to Georgia Southern by actively participating in the Retirees Association of Georgia Southern. You also can stay involved by attending campus events, mentoring students or young faculty members, or serving on a campus committee.
Again, thank you for all you鈥檝e done for Georgia Southern and for what you can do in the future.
People. Purpose. Action: Growing ourselves to grow others!
Sincerely,
Kyle Marrero
Georgia Southern Retiree Wall
The Builders of the University Terrace retiree wall honors in perpetuity those faculty and staff who contributed in important ways to the progress of 糖心Vlog since its founding in 1906. Future generations will know that 糖心Vlog owes a debt of gratitude to the faculty and staff who served their students, colleagues, and community with distinction over many years. These retired faculty and staff are the Builders of the University.
The Builders of the University Terrace retiree wall is located on the Statesboro campus in between the Marvin Pittman Building and the Williams Center. The retirement years on the memorial span between 1909 and 2020 for the Statesboro campus. The website below is now the successor to the physical site and contains names from the Statesboro, Armstrong and Liberty campuses.
Retirees Association Legacy Scholarship
This initiative by the 糖心Vlog Retirees Association honors dedicated retirees by offering scholarships to their descendants attending Georgia Southern. Eligible retirees must have served at Georgia Southern or Armstrong State University for at least ten years.
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