Lindy and Steve Spaulding of Little Rock have been named chairs of the UAMS College of Pharmacy Parents Club. As chairs, they will lead a club that comprises more than 110 families who fund specific student-related projects. The Club provides an avenue for parents to be informed about and involved in activities and events at the College.

"We are pleased that the Spauldings have agreed to serve in this important role as leaders of our Parents Club, an organization that has been highly successful in only four years of existence. They already have provided leadership and creative ideas to our club," said Dean Stephanie Gardner.

Steve Spaulding is vice president of enterprise networks for Arkansas Blue Cross Blue Shield.  Lindy Spaulding is a former teacher. They are parents of second-year pharmacy student Ashley Spaulding, a graduate of Mount St. Mary's High School who attended the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville for her undergraduate work.

"We are happy to be able to help support the students with our time and energy," said Lindy Spaulding. "We hope to increase the membership and find new ways to meet the needs of students. We want to support our daughter and help other parents to be more involved also."

The Parents Club was founded in 2007 and now comprises 90 families who pay dues of $50 per year. The funds are used to provide the magazine to members and to pay for student exam snacks, the Family Open House, Faculty Appreciation Lunch, and gifts for graduates. Parents Club members receive two magazines per year, as well as four e-newsletters and invitations to college events. For information on the Parents Club, go to http://www.uams.edu/cop/alumdev/parents/default.asp.