FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Lloyd Clark, President
Friends
of the Arkansas History Commission
P.O.
Box 250916
Little
Rock, Arkansas 72225
501-454-4371
February 16, 2016
Little Rock -- A new organization has been established to
support the work of the Arkansas History Commission. Known as the Friends of
the Arkansas History Commission, the new group has the purpose of encouraging
and supporting the advancement of Arkansas History by assisting the state’s
official history agency in fulfilling its mission.
The chairman of the
Friends is Lloyd Clark, a resident of Powhatan in Lawrence County and a
long-time leader in promoting Arkansas history. Clark has been president of the
Lawrence County Historical Society since 1995. He is also a Justice of the
Peace representing the Powhatan area where he lives with his wife, Barbara
Jones Clark.
Clark said the
organization was established at a meeting in Little Rock at which over 40
people attended from all areas of the state. “The impetus for establishing the
group,” Clark explained, “is the realization that the History Commission faces
huge obstacles.” He specifically mentioned inadequate funding, a small staff,
and a lack of support in the legislature.”
Other officers
comprising the leadership of the Friends are: Lynda Suffridge of North Little
Rock, vice chairman; Tim Nutt, secretary, and Tom Dillard, treasurer.
Board members
are: Joan L. Gould, Fayetteville; Blake
Perkins, Lynn, Ark.; Rex Nelson, Little Rock; Blake Wintory, Lake Village;
Russell P. Baker, Mabelvale, Carl Drexler, Magnolia; Frances Ross, Little Rock;
Sondra Gordy, Conway; Marion Butler, Little Rock; Tom DeBlack, Conway; Ken Bridges, El Dorado; and Richard C.
Butler, Little Rock.
Membership in the
Friends of the History Commission is only $10 per year. A sustaining membership
is available for $25, life membership for $200.00, and a one-time corporate
membership for $500.
To join the Friends
of the Arkansas History Commission send your full name, complete contact
information (including phone and email), and a check for your membership dues
to:
Friends of the
Arkansas History Commission
P.O. Box 250916
Little Rock, AR 72225
