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Southern University Alumni Federation Home Chapter Appreciation Celebration Programme
In Partnership with Gamma Eta Omega, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. August 15, 2015 ~ 6:30p.m. ~ 9:00p.m.
Greetings Ms. Katina Semien
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Gamma Eta Omega, President
Prayer Pastor Raymond Jetson
Star Hill Church - SU Alumni Federation Home Chapter Member
Reflections of SU Alumni Federation Home Chapter’s Accomplishments Cortny R Jarrell, SU Alumni Federation Home Chapter, President
Introduction & Acknowledgements Ms. Charlissa Laws
SU Alumni Federation Home Chapter Public Relations & Sponsorship Director &
Ms. Gwen Thomas Home Chapter Member & Alpha Kappa Alpha, Sorority, Inc., Gamma Eta Omega, Vice President
Southern University Alumni Chorus
Presentation of Guest Speaker Ms. Terrlyn Blunt – SU Alumni Federation Home Chapter, Chaplin
Guest Speaker Ms. Tracey Taylor-Jarrell, SU Alumni Federation Houston Chapter, President
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Mu Kappa Omega Chapter – Missouri City, TX
Executive Board Oath of Office Attorney Preston J. Castille, Jr.
SU National Alumni Federation President & SU Alumni Federation Home Chapter Member
Pinning Ceremony Attorney Tony M. Clayton
Southern University Board of Supervisors
Home Chapter Membership Recruitment Mr. Dudley Williams
SU Alumni Federation Home Chapter, 2nd Vice President
Closing Remarks Ms. Cortny R Jarrell
SU Alumni Federation Home Chapter, President
Refreshments Served Catered by Ms. Ann Lockett, SU Alumni Federation Home Chapter Member
Fellowship Home Chapter & Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Gamma Eta Omega Chapter
SU Alumni Federation President’s Remarks
I am overwhelmingly thrilled about the many tasks the SU Alumni Federation Home Chapter has accomplished during my first fiscal year (August 1, 2014 – July 31, 2015) as President. This booklet will attest to just a few of our Chapter’s accomplishments. All of the hard work thus far is a result of enthusiasm and support from each Home Chapter member willing to take our Chapter to greater levels in the Federation. Praise God for faithful members!
We are the Chapter of innovators. Our theme “Remembering our Past & Supporting our Future” allows
committed people to jump on board as we try to advance our cherished University (SU). I encourage all members to continue to give your time and finances to the Home Chapter as we continue to make SU a better place.
Our new System President-Chancellor, Dr. Ray L. Belton has committed himself to working with the
various alumni chapters and the Jaguar Nation fan base to be inclusive as we all try to achieve the best for Southern University and I look forward to his involvement.
As we begin a new fiscal year, I believe we will continue to achieve advanced levels of success and
recognition for Southern University A&M College and the National Alumni Federation. As Thomas Edison so eloquently reminds us, “Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work.” Therefore, I encourage every supporter of SU and members of the Home Chapter to get ready to invest in a new pair of overalls.
Cortny R Jarrell, MPA SU Alumni Federation Home Chapter President
Congratulations to our new Home Chapter Officers. I cannot say enough good things about the
leadership of this administration. We are building on the success and incredible hard work of the prior administrations and moving to another level. As I often say, this Chapter is the fastest growing Chapter in the country.
Congratulations to our Chapter President, Cortny Jarrell, and all of the Officers for the work you have done so far and the work that you will do in the future. There is no reason why the Home Chapter should not only be the fastest growing Chapter, but the largest in the country.
I look forward to the inauguration of the new Officers to celebrate our Chapter’s accomplishments and to witness the future success of our organization. On behalf of the entire Executive Board of the Southern University Alumni Federation and fellow chapters from around the country, I wish you good luck and congratulations again!!!
Preston J. Castille, Jr., JD SU Alumni Federation National President
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated
GAMMA ETA OMEGA CHAPTER
Greetings! It gives me great pleasure to welcome you to the home of the Gamma Eta Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated! We are pleased to partner with the Home Chapter of the Southern University Alumni Association to promote the famed historically black college, Southern University A&M College. For many people around the world, the name of Southern University is synonymous with exceptional leadership, educational advancement and historical accomplishments that have produced some of the country’s greatest leaders. Gamma Eta Omega is proud to be a part of that legacy and we are proud to join the Alumni Association in promoting one of Alpha Kappa Alpha’s signature programs, Think HBCU℠. The “Think HBCU℠” program highlights HBCU’s and their contribution to the sorority and society. Through programs such as this, we are able to provide the opportunity for engagement and advocacy. Additionally, it allows for our local HBCU’s to be showcased as a critical venue for moving students to and through college. We sincerely thank you for joining us on this journey and we hope that you will consider joining the Home Chapter of the Southern University Alumni Association as they continue to support the goals and objectives of the University through recruitment, financial support, public relations, community outreach, talent loyalty, dedication and commitment to the highest standards.
Sincerely,
Katina Semien
____________________________ Katina M. Semien, Esq., President Gamma Eta Omega Chapter
Southern University Alumni Federation Home Chapter Recognitions & Accomplishments (August 1, 2014 – July 31, 2015)
Chapter’s 2014-2015 Theme Remembering our Past & Supporting our Future
Executive Council Members Cortny Jarrell, President Julius McCray, 1st Vice President Dudley Williams, 2nd Vice President Carlton Jones, 3rd Vice President Charlissa Laws, Sponsorship & Public Relations Director Janice Adolph, Financial Reviewer Pamela Burleigh, Treasurer Kellie Moore, Recording Secretary Mary Morgan, Corresponding Secretary Elnita Plain, Corresponding Secretary Terrlyn Blunt, Chaplin Linda Veal, Parliamentarian
Former Executive Council Members (August – May) Judy Martin Davis “Lady Jag”, Chaplin Krystal Perkins, Parliamentarian Cassandra Washington, Public Relations Director
Executive Council Board Meetings August 2014 February 2015 May 2015 As of June 2015 - The Executive Council decided to meet every 2nd Tuesday of each month
Home Chapter Membership Increased local chapter dues from $25 to $50 (first time increasing) Revised membership application (completely new design) Designed and distributed 500 membership push cards Over 90 New Home Chapter members (August 2014 –April 2015)
2014 Freshman Move In Day - August 40 cases of water and sodas donated by members and local businesses Provided bottled water and sodas to students and parents Unloaded vehicles to assist students with moving into dormitories Provided on-site voter registration Recruited two new chapter members Approximately 12 Home Chapter members participated
2014 Prayer Breakfast – August Purchased a table of 10 to support the SU Alumni Federation Prayer Breakfast Cortny Jarrell, SU Alumni Home Chapter President, served as a guest speaker
2014 Football Nutritional Drive Corliss Fingers, Strengthening Coach, encouraged the chapter to provide nutritional items for
the football team Started a campaign to collect nutritional items and monetary donations each Friday before all
home games Collected over $5,000 in nutritional items and monetary donations; Home Chapter Collectors:
Cassandra Washington Cortny Jarrell Dortha George Eric Raby Eric Mitchell, Sr. Janice Adolph Judy Martin Davis, Lady Jag Kia Bickham Melonie Pryer Pam Burleigh Shanna Warner Sylvia Copper
Provided thank you notes to donors Encouraged all local HBCU Greeks, other SU Alumni chapters, and local churches to participate
in the nutrition drive
100 Year T-Shirts & Yard Signs Designed and sold “100 year” t-shirts with logo Designed and sold “100 year” yard signs with logo
Supported SU Cheerleaders – October 2014 Partnered with the St. Louis, Missouri Alumni Chapter to provide $500 to the cheerleaders for
the purpose of purchasing winter jackets for the football season
Supported SU Tennis Team – October 2014 Partnered with the Washington, D.C. Alumni Chapter to provide $500 to the tennis team for the
purpose of purchasing tennis shoes
2014 Jaguar Jamboree – October Designed & Distributed event push cards to promote the Jamboree Honored former SU Football Stars
Al “Big Al” Barron Charlie Granger Elisha “Tack” Jackson
Eight (8) vendors participated Appeared on Channel 2 to promote the event Conducted a silent auction which included 8 year old painter’s work – James Williams, Jr. Sold 199 Jaguar Jamboree tickets at $20 each Sold six (6) 100 year alumni cups Appointed Charlissa Laws as the Chapter’s Sponsorship Director Received various sponsorships
Supporting SU Track Team - January 2015 Awarded Track Team with a $250 track scholarship for event travel to New York
Student Scholarships Awarded Created criteria to award student scholarships and partnered with the SU Alumni Federation in
student selection Awarded two $500 book scholarships to two nursing students Provided one $220 emergency scholarship to one nursing student Provided one $100 scholarship for graduate student to study abroad in Belize
Holiday Social Bowling at Mt. Pilgrim Baptist Church Potluck desserts Approximately 30 Home Chapter members attended
Media Relations Communicates monthly with Home Chapter members (meeting and events reminder) Created an Instagram Account Regularly post Chapter and SU events on Facebook page Kia Bickham, Past President appeared on local media station (WBRZ) to promote the Jaguar
Jamboree & Crawfish Boil (Live Broadcast) Conducted a taping of the Nutritional Drive with WAFB Appeared on Cox Communications Channel 4 to promote the Crawfish Boil & Music Festival
Aired on t.v. for one full week Successfully solicited LAMAR Advertisement billboards to promote Crawfish Boil & Music Fest
Website (www.suhomechapter.com) Updated website to include the following tabs:
President’s Message Faculty & Staff Officers Newsletter
Correspondence Tools Expanded/Created Expanded Email list from 170 participants to 277 (107 additional contacts were added) Created Home Chapter Welcome Letter for New Members Created business cards Template for all Executive Board Members Created Alumni Home Chapter All Purpose and Membership Recruitment Cards Started a Chapter Newsletter Created Emergency Contact Sheet for all Home Chapter members
Bylaws Updated Chapter Constitution & Bylaws, last revised in 2005
501(c)3 Obtained Home Chapter Employee Identification Number (EIN) Registered with the Secretary of State Obtained 501(c)3 non-profit tax exempt status Registered with the Office of Attorney General to solicit properly
Established an Event & Membership Promotional Tour Star Hill Church – Pastor Raymond Jetson
Alpha Kappa Alpha House – Gamma Eta Omega Chapter Alpha Phi Alpha – Beta Iota Lambda Chapter Omega Psi Phi – Lambda Kappa Kappa & Lambda Alpha Chapters Kappa Alpha Psi – Baton Rouge Alumni Chapter Zeta Phi Beta – Mu Zeta Chapter Sigma Gamma Rho – Mu Sigma Chapter Phi Beta Sigma – Omicron Beta Sigma Chapter Delta Sigma Theta – Baton Rouge Delta Alumnae Chapter Southern University Quarter Back Club
Crawfish Boil & Music Festival Sold approximately 394 event tickets Created a new look to the Crawfish Boil Tickets Created a fresh and innovative event flyer and push card Created and featured an event video – featured members: Shanna Warner and Pat Jordan Created a PowerPoint to showcase sponsors and chapter events Offered vendor space: 13 Vendors participated Solicited/Distributed SWAG Bags to event participants Crawfish boil brought to a new venue with added amenities (BREC Greenwood Community
Park, Baker, La) Videoed event and placed it on YouTube for visibility and exposure Offered a crawfish boil cook-off competition (best corn, crawfish, potatoes and wild card)
Al Baron (Jazz It Up Seasoning) Omega Psi Phi (Lambda Kappa Kappa) William Patrick (Will P.) (Open Range Cooking) Winston & Brandon Decuir (Decuir Law Firm) Dave Arlondo (Ludlows Taste of Louisiana)
Cook-off Celebrity Judges Robyn Merrick Attorney Cleo Fields Clarence Buggs Michelle McCalope Reggie Flood
Offered live music for the duration of the event The Michael Foster Project Rendevous Last Ripp Tamara Montgomery, Soloist Ava McCoy, Soloist Justin “J-Spitta” Patterson D.J. MJ D.J. Marquis
Home Chapter Workshop First annual workshop Approximately 45 members attended Placed members in groups of four (4) to develop and present ideas for the upcoming fiscal year
Topics for discussion included: Freshman Move In Day
Jaguar Jamboree Crawfish Boil & Music Festival Chapter Appreciation Day Scholarship Membership
Ideas were considered by the Executive Board while planning the August 1, 2015 Budget
SU President-Chancellor Search Invited Dr. Albert Samuels, SU Faculty to share updates regarding the final three candidates Provided biographies of the final three candidates to all Home Chapter members Approximately twelve of the Home Chapter members attended the Board of Supervisors
listening session and reception, featuring Dr. Ivory Toldson and Dr. Ray Belton Preston Castille, Home Chapter member and SU Alumni Federation National President, Pam
Burleigh, Home Chapter Treasurer and Alumni Federation 3rd Vice President, and Cortny R Jarrell, Home Chapter President publicly asked questions to both candidates
Chapter Appreciation Event Partnered with Gamma Eta Omega, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. to host Home Chapter’s
first annual appreciation event Provided lapel pins for active members to signify appreciation for their service Hosted the appreciation event free of charge to members and possible Home Chapter recruits
Home Chapter Members Contribution to the SU Alumni National Federation Office
2014 SU Alumni Federation Hospitality Suite Coordinator Cortny Jarrell, SU Alumni Home Chapter President, organized the Hospitality Suite for the
following 2014 away games: ULL Jackson State Prairie View Bayou Classic
2014-2016 Federation Officer Pamela Burleigh serves as the National Alumni Federation 3rd Vice President
2014-2016 Regional Director Kia Bickham serves as the Louisiana Regional Director for the National Alumni Federation
2014-2016 Committees Dr. Shanna Warner, serves as the Young Alums Network -Vice Chair under the leadership of
Deion Dorsett, Chair Carlton Jones, Home Chapter 3rd Vice President serves on the National Alumni Membership
Committee under the leadership of Betty Fuller, National Alumni Federation 2nd Vice President 2016 National Level Election Committee Linda Veal, SU Alumni Home Chapter Parliamentarian serves as the 2016 Election Committee
Chair for the National Alumni Federation
Sponsorships Received to Support Home Chapter Events: SU Freshman Move In Day, SU Football Nutrition Drive, Jaguar Jamboree &
Annual Crawfish Boil & Music Festival
2014 Jaguar Jamboree Alpha Phi Alpha, Beta Iota Lambda Chapter Attorney Preston Castille
Brandon Dumas
Community Coffee
Duane Jordan, Allstate Insurance
Jeremy Jackson, State Farm Insurance
Jason’s Deli
Jesse Spland Photography
Louisiana Lottery
Louisiana Waste System
Pepsi
Piggly Wiggly
Raising Canes
RaceTrac
Smoothie King
Walmart
2014 SU Football Nutritional Drive
E-Federal Credit Union
Eric Raby
SU HOME CHAPTER MEMBERS
SU Houston, Texas Alumni Chapter
St. Louis, Missouri Alumni Chapter
Zeta Phi Beta, Mu Zeta Chapter
2014 Crawfish Boil & Music Festival
AMC Theatre
Associated Groceries
Attorney Cleo Fields
Auto Zone
Coca-Cola
Cox Communications
Cynthia Lenoir
Elton Blunt, E&E Awards
Exxon Mobil
Gerry Lane Cadillac
Hotel Indigo
Jesse Spland, Photography
Kimberly Wilcox, State Farm Insurance
Lamar Outdoor Advertising
Mike Tucker, Arthur J. Gallagher & Co.
Nomzamo’s
RJ Snack Foods (Roosevelt & Myrtis Jarrell)
Salsbury, Dodge City
Jaguar Jamboree & Crawfish Boil & Music Festival Vendors
Artise Mitchell-Ashford Massage Therapy
Fashion Boutique
Figure 8 Boutique
Gulf South Animated Motion Technologies, Inc., GSA
“It Work” Global/Crazy Wrap Thing
Jesse Spland Photography
J’Rae’s Creations
Levee Crossfit
Mary Kay
Mogal Threads
Origami Owl Jewelry
SeneGence Intl/Cosmetics
Sassy Southern Diva Boutique
Top Choice
Tracy Lynn Fashion Jewelry
Ty-Ty’s Royal Ice
Younique Cosmetics
The Home Chapter Appreciation Committee Says Thanks
Thank you so much for participating in the Southern University Alumni Federation Home Chapter Appreciation Event, in partnership with Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Gamma Eta Omega Chapter. The Home Chapter Executive Council encourages all FY 14 members to renew their membership and all participants who are not members of the Home Chapter to consider
joining today.
Our meetings are scheduled the first Wednesday of the month in the Smith-Brown Memorial Union at 6:30 p.m. The Home Chapter Executive Council looks forward to seeing you on
September 2, 2015, for the next Chapter meeting and especially, October 3rd for our Jaguar Jamboree. With your participation (financially and/or physically), we will make SU a better
institution.
Terrlyn Blunt Dortha George Cortny Jarrell
Charlissa Laws Ann Lockett Tamara Montgomery Elnita Plain Gwen Thomas Shanna Warner
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