Chronological History of M Club Actions Oct 1940 - Apr 1950 October 1940 - October 1942 James Stevens served as president for the two-year period. A publication named the "Roll Call" was edited by President Stevens and by Ed Powell (the founder of lacrosse at Maryland). It contained a biographical sketch of over 200 letterwinners and was distributed to members for $1 each. A spring dinner was held at the Stafford Hall, chaired by James Swartz, with athletes present from high and prep schools. Football Coach Clark Shaughnessy was elected an Honorary Member. Assets were $32 in 1941 and $84 in 1942. October 1942 - November 1945 Ed Powell was elected president for this three-year period, but no meetings were held due to World War II. From '42 through '44, Homecoming dances were managed by the Student Government Association, as the University continued varsity football and basketball programs. President Powell made all of the arrangements for the Homecoming program on November 10, 1945. Treasurer Ernest Cory reported total assets at $1,756 for '45. November 1945 - December 1947 Albert Vaughn "A.V" Williams was elected president for two years. The Permanent Endowment Fund increased to $2,842 with the annual scholarship grants rising to $292 for each athlete. Historian Talbot T. Speer met with state representatives to discuss resuming competitive athletics in Maryland's high schools. Football Coach Clark Shaughnessy gave birth to forming the Maryland Educational Foundation in 1946 as a football booster organization. He was ably assisted in the planning and organization by Al Heagy. Individual members of the M Club, including Bucky Clemson, James Swartz, Talbot Speer, A.V. Williams, Don Adams, Joe Deckman and Julie Radice, were instrumental in the formation of the MEF and provided the majority of the charter group. Later in the planning, the Terrapin Club was organized as the social segment of the organization. County school superintendents were invited as guests at the N.C. State football game and a pre-game luncheon. Engraved watches were awarded to selected athletes at the annual meeting held in the Washington Hotel after the UNC game. The M Club received the entire profits from the Homecoming dances- $165 in '45, $899 in '46 and $565 in '47. Treasurer Cory reported assets in '47 as $2,978. December 1947 - April 1949 Burton Shipley served as president. A revised Constitution and By-Laws were drafted by Mike Stevens and approved by the Board. New membership dues were set: annual $2; supporting $5; contributing $10; sustaining $25; and life $50. Profits from the Homecoming Dance were $708 in '48 and a record $1,100 in '49. In 1948, Frank Cronin formed a spring sports program to stimulate interest among alumni and M Club members. Sports Awards Banquets were held on April 24, 1948 and April 9, 1949. Both events were held in the Rotary Room on campus under Chairman Al Heagy. Coaches awards went to Jim Tatum and Burt Shipley in 1948 and Reggie Tuitt, Jack Faber, Geary Eppley and Les Bopst in 1949. Honorary memberships were also awarded. A successful buffet supper was held at the Burlington Hotel following the Duke football game. Our assets in fiscal '48 were $2,750 and $3,065 in '49. April 1949 - April 1950 James A. "Pop" Wharton was elected president, and Al Heagy was named secretary. Four meetings were held in Washington to entertain high school prospects. Senior letterwinners were also entertained to encourage them to join in the objectives of the M Club. Our Baltimore chapter followed this example for Baltimore area letterwinners. An M Club directory, similar to the format of the "Roll Call" was published. It was prepared annually until 1972. The Sports Awards Banquet was held on April 29, 1950, once again in the Rotary Room under Chairman Al Heagy. An annual Social Golf Outing was inaugurated by a group of Baltimore letter winners, principally Milt van den Berg and Sam Silber. This event was held annually in Baltimore from 1950 through 1955. Dr. Cory reported assets as $4,494 in '50.