Trustees recognize two longtime volunteers LSSU’s Board of Trustees and the LSSU Foundation, during the board’s meeting on July 27, recognized two longtime friends for volunteering their time to better the institution. The board approved resolutions recognizing Sen. Walter North of St. Ignace and Ron Sober ‘70 of Sault Ste. Marie for their service with the LSSU Foundation. The two are leaving the Foundation’s board of directors this year. “These two gentlemen have been dependable as volunteers for many years,” said Trustee Patrick Egan. “While we’re saying good-bye to them as they leave the Foundation board, they will always be invited and encouraged to continue giving advice and counsel to the LSSU Foundation.” North chaired the LSSU Foundation Board four times and served more than 20 years as a member of the panel. He was named as director emeritus in the board’s resolution. Both LSSU President Tony McLain and Trustee Doug Bovin applauded North’s years of service as a member of Michigan’s State Senate, from 1994-2002. During his tenure in Michigan’s 37th District, North was instrumental in securing funding for a number of LSSU capital projects, including the renovation and expansion of the Crawford Hall of Science and Kenneth J. Shouldice Library, and construction of the Arts Center. “He brings humbleness, distinction and honor to every role, including that as the recipient of LSSU’s Honorary Doctorate in 2007,” the board resolution states. North, a Korean War Air Force veteran, was comptroller of the Mackinac Bridge Authority from 1966-1982 and executive secretary of the MBA from 1982-1993. Sober, too, has been a member of the Foundation’s board of directors for more than 20 years. In addition, he was a founding member of the LSSU Cager Club in 1982, and a member of the Alumni Association’s board of directors from 1994-2001. He became a member of the LSSU Lake Ontario Society more than 15 years ago for lifetime giving in excess of $10,000. “Mr. Sober has demonstrated exemplary commitment and financial support to the university…and has worked to strengthen LSSU,” the board resolution states. The LSSU Alumni Association described him as a “dedicated and energetic LSSU advocate and benefactor” when he received the Outstanding Alumnus Award in 2000. Sober is area vice president of Gallagher Benefit Services, Inc. in Sault Ste. Marie. Both Sober and North have been recognized by LSSU in the past. North received the LSSU Alumni Association’s Donald and Catherine Finlayson Award in 2003. Sober, in addition to receiving the Outstanding Alumnus Award, received the Outstanding Business Alumnus Award in 2008 and, with his induction into the LSSU Athletics Hall of Fame in 1995, was noted for being Most Valuable Player in three of his four seasons, and continues to hold the record for most points (54) in a single basketball game. LSSU Board of Trustees Chair Jenny Kronk presents resolution to Sen. Walter North. Prof. Madan Saluja presents Outstanding Business Alumnus Award to Ron Sober “70 in 2008. 7