In honor of the 2019 Morris Thompson Memorial Golf Classic, we’d like to introduce you to another of our amazing Morris Thompson competitive scholarship recipients: Jayne Martin. A 2019 graduate who holds bachelor’s degrees in safety management and business management, Jayne earned Morris Thompson competitive scholarships awarded by Doyon Foundation. Her parents are Jean Martin of Clarion, Pennsylvania, and Jim Martin of Butler, Pennsylvania. Jayne’s hometown is Meadville, Pennsylvania.
Jayne is a graduate of Slippery Rock University in Slippery Rock, Pennsylvania. She lives in Virginia where she’s employed as a safety coordinator with Rosendin Electric, a design-build engineering company founded in 1919.
Doyon Foundation: Congratulations on your new job and earning two degrees in four years. How did Doyon Foundation help you achieve your goals?
Jayne Martin: The Foundation helped endlessly by awarding me with scholarships every semester. Without those scholarships, it would have been difficult to stay in school and earn two degrees in my four years.
DF: That’s a significant achievement.
JM: My biggest challenge was overcoming challenges that were new to me. But the greatest challenges and struggles in life bring you the greatest rewards. I learned that it’s important to be resilient and face challenges head on.
I would tell everyone to always remember that failure is a part of life. Failing is a learning opportunity that can make you stronger and better in the end.
DF: And beyond the classroom? How did you spend your time?
JM: I was part of a Relay for Life team representing my college majors. In my freshman year, I was a seminar peer leader. I’ve volunteered through my church and was a member of professional groups including Women in Safety Excellence and the American Society of Safety Professionals.
DF: Now that you’re settling into a new home and a new job what’s on the horizon for you?
JM: I plan to continue working for Rosendin and eventually earn credentials as an Associate Safety Professional and Certified Safety Professional. I want to become a safety manager one day.
Named in honor of the late Morris Thompson, former president and CEO of Doyon, Limited, the Morris Thompson Scholarship, awarded by Doyon Foundation, has helped more than 200 students earn college degrees. The annual Morris Thompson Memorial Golf Classic raises money for this competitive scholarship fund. This year’s golf classic took place June 13 and 14 in Fairbanks.
A special thank you to all of our 2019 Morris Thompson Memorial Golf Classic sponsors, including our custom sponsors:
- Alyeska Pipeline Service Company
- Avalon Development Corporation
- American Tire & Auto
- Associated Pipe Line Contractors, Inc.
- Avalon Development Corporation
- B & H Promotions
- Bruce Abbott & Helen Renfrew
- Carlson Center
- Chena Hot Springs Resort
- Colville, Inc.
- DW Grill & Catering
- Explore Fairbanks
- Chevrolet Buick GMC of Fairbanks
- GCI
- Great Harvest Bread Company
- McCafferty’s, A Coffee House, Etc.
- Moose’s Tooth/Bear Tooth
- NOV Rig Technologies
- Peppermill Reno
- Salon Bella
- Santina’s Flowers & Gifts
- Sophie’s Station & Zach’s Restaurant
- Spenard Roadhouse
- Strategies 360
- Street Sounds
- Sunrise Bagel & Espresso
- The Outpost
- The Woodway
- Westmark Fairbanks
- Yukon Quest
Your support makes scholarships for students like Jayne possible! View all 2019 sponsors on our website.
To learn about future opportunities to support the event as a sponsor, golfer or volunteer, visit the Foundation website for details.