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The Alumni VoiceVOL. 4 NO. 2
SEPTEMBER 2017
In This IssuePre-Alumni Association
Chapter Events
HBCU News
Giving Back InvolvesMore than Money!
ALUMNI WANTED...Alumni Day On the Hill
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Greetings!
It's official! As of September 1st theExecutive Officers of the PVAMUNational Alumni Association are onthe job. Many thanks to those thatvoted. More than 3000 alumniviewed the August issue of theAlumni Voice and the NAA receiveda great number of responses.Please take note of upcomingevents in our alumni chapters, enjoythe articles and links provided foryour enlightenment; and feel free toshare! To view your new nationalofficers click on the link...View your New Executive Board!
FROM THE PEN OF THE PRESIDENT!
Visit our website! BACK TO THE BASICS;FORWARD WITH ALUMNIENGAGEMENT Hurricane Harvey haswreaked havoc on much ofTexas and Louisiana in thepast week, withdevastating blows to each
state and the people that reside there.According to AccuWeather, Harvey has quicklybecome one of the worst tropical systems to hitth e United States in years. In classic PVUstyle, many alumni have jumped on thewagon to help with relief efforts for fellowalumni and others living in the Houston area.The Prairie View Nurses Alumni Chapterprovided nursing care at the NRG Center and
CHAPTER EVENTS
DALLAS SCHOLARSHIP GALA
Ads, Tables, K Club DonationsPurchase Here!
HOUSTON TO BATON ROUGE!
Travel with us to Baton Rouge, LaPV vs SU
Nov. 4, 2017Purchase tickets online at www.pvamuhouston.com
WASHINGTON DC INTERNSHIP
2018
"The PVAMU Hurricane ReliefFund is being established tosupport the immediate needs ofstudents, faculty and staff whohave been adversely impactedby Hurricane Harvey.'-Ruth J.Simmons, Interim President.For more information, click thelink: LINK
PRAIRIE VIEWPRODUCES
PRODUCTIVEPEOPLE
Allison TuckerClass of '91
FROM CONCEPTION TOCOMPLETION
...Started in 1995 TheSILENT PARTNER is thebrainchild of PVAMUAlumnus Allison Tucker. In1991 Mr. Tucker received aBBA degree with a doublemajor of Finance andEconomics. He keeps a busyschedule and is mostdefinitely camera shy. Notusing his own likeness forthe business has beenadvantageous, hence TheSilent Partner. The SilentPartner specializes in tour/event marketing andmanagement, creative urbanprogramming for concerts,special events, and sportingevent promotion throughoutthe United States. Thismonth's promotions includeChris Tucker at Bass Hall inAustin, Texas, MAZE andThe Isley Brothers at Verizonin Grand Prairie, Texas.
are willing to work with organizations in needof nurses.
The Dallas Alumni Chapter in support ofthe Metro Alumnae Chapter of Delta SigmaTheta Sorority Incorporated and NPHC-Dallashosted a drop-off location for those affected byHurricane Harvey. Alumni wanting to assist inthe relief effort have the opportunity via thePVAMU Relief Fund. Click on the link!
Too often Alumni Chapter Presidents areasked,"Why should I join the NationalAlumni Association?" "What's in it forme?' The NAA is where you belong. Youbelong with your family of almost 60,000 livingPrairie View A&M University alumni. YourNAA is here to support and advocate for theperpetuation of Prairie View A&M University.Become a member today and join thousandsof other PVAMU graduates, fans and friends.Whether you're looking to network with fellowalumni, stay connected with the campus, aleadership role, new friends, a new job,financially support the education of the nextgeneration and/or a collective manner toadvocate for our alma mater the NAA is whereyou belong. The purpose of the Association is to form aunion of Prairie View A&M University , ex-students, and interested citizens of similaraspirations for the perpetuation of PVAMU. Kim be r l e yKi m be r l e y
The NAA has Scholarship Money!
Great thanks to golf tournament chair,Alumnus Harold Bonner and our 3 hostchapters (PV Athletic, PV Local andHempstead) of the 43rd Annual AlumniConvention. Due to their success the NAAAnnual Scholarship Fund netted $5,000 forfreshman (2017) and current students(2017) that meet the criteria for a scholarshipaward. Applications are due in June for theupcoming school year 2018.Get the application HERE!
Alumni Support the Marching
Storm with donations to
Macy's Thanksgiving Day
Parade 2017
The Washington D.C. AlumniChapter is putting the finishingtouches on their Summer InternshipProgram at our nation's capitol. Thealumni chapter is In partnership withCongressman and PV AlumnusEmanuel Cleaver II ('72), the PVAMFoundation, Texas A&M and thePolitical Science Department at PVUto complete the project. The PoliticalScience Department will select 2 - 3students to be granted internships.Thanks to the PVAM Foundationand TA&M, students will be housedin the city of Alexandria. These arenon-paying internships and studentstipends will be supplemented by theWashington D.C. Alumni Chapterand the NAA.To assist with student stipends:Please contact Chapter PresidentCol.(Ret) Pam Hodges [email protected]
NAA CALENDAR
Saturday, September 30th; 10:00NAA BOD Meeting
HOMECOMING 2017 Friday, October 27th; 10:00 a.m.
Alumni HouseNAA BOD Meeting
Friday, October 27th; 1:00 p.m.PVAMU- Admin Building
AuditoriumGeneral Alumni Meeting
Friday, October 27th; 7:00 p.m.PVAMU - Memorial Student
Center BallroomAlumni Banquet & Dance
PVNAA SUITE REWARDS
Complete form
#PVHC2K17 EventsSponsorship
PackagePromote and Market
YOUR BUSINESS, Y0URORGANIZATION and
YOUR BRAND....Anyone can be a
sponsor... it's notlimited to alumni...
student organizations,alumni organizations,
your friends'business/organization,
etc... PVAMU wants to
engage our alumni andsupport your business
and brand by givingyou an opportunity to
market via asponsorship.
DEADLINE OCTOBER2nd
HomecomingSponsorship
PackageFor more [email protected]
Let's Finish What WeStarted
Meet the Challenge!
We have all either seen orheard about the new SportsComplex and Stadium. Allthat remains is to eliminatethe debt. The goal is $10Million and with more than6,600 financial gifts we havereached $4 Million!
We're asking all Alums tomeet the challenge of ourstudents and match theircommitment. All you need todo is contribute $1,500. Jointhese NAA chapters andclasses that have MET andEXCEEDED theCHALLENGE:
$200K+Dallas PV Alumni ChapterPrairie View Athletic Club
$100K+San Antonio PV Alumni
Additional donation from the NAA of $15K to theMarching Storm for the Macy's Parade Campaign Alumni Chapters (Dallas, FortWorth, Houston, Los Angeles, PVNurses, Prairie V iew Local and theclass of '54) were the first to support theMarching Storms' quest to participate in theMacy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. PVites, Trina and Thomas Holloman areready to book your trip to New York to seePV's own Marching Storm; the only Texasband invited to perform in the parade. Holloman Destination Travel is a FULLservice travel agency. Cruises, car rentals,airfare, all-inclusive vacations and now the2017 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. Getstarted on your trip today! Email:[email protected] or clickon the link Alumni travel to New York!
Ask for the Prairie View University RateAdditionally, we welcome any alumnus withprograms, products or services we can market onour website at a discount to our alums. We willask for a small commission rebate to the NAAfrom the provider.
NAA CHAPTERS & CLASSESAustin, Beaumont, Chicago, Dallas, Fort Bend,Fort Worth, Hempstead, Houston, Los Angeles,Missouri City, Prairie View Agriculture, PrairieView Local, Prairie View Nurses, PV AthleticClub, PVAMU ROTC, San Antonio, Waco,Washington D.C.Class of '53, Class of '54, Class of '57, Class of'60, Class of '61, Class of '62 , Class of '64, Classof '67Three points of focus for chapters and classes:*Membership:Primary focus on the classes of the 80's and'90's, younger alums and recent graduates;*Friendraising/Scholarships: Direct financial support to our students;*Mentorship: Sharing of experience and expertise betweenlegacy, younger alums, and students.
Again this season the PrairieView National AlumniAssociation has a stadium suiteand NAA members are beingnotified first! (1) Your $2,600 donationguarantees access for you and afriend to the NAA Suite for allhome games of the 2017 footballseason; includes food, drink andone parking pass. (2) Your $1,350 donationguarantees access for you to theNAA Suite for all home games ofthe 2017 football season;includes food and drink.(3) Access to the NAA Suite for1 home game of the 2017 footballseason requires a $350 donation;includes food and drink. Call or email then send yourdonation today!Phone: (936) 857-5817Email:[email protected]
SNEAK PEAK...ALUMNI CONVENTION
July 2018
Audubon Park & Zoo Audubon Park & Zoo Go lf Tourney BourbonGo lf Tourney Bourbon
Street S treet Hospita lity Frenc hHospita lity Frenc h
Quarter Quarter Riverboat C ruiseRiverboat C ruiseFrenc h Market Frenc h Market
Rec ruitment Fair Rec ruitment Fair
HBCU NEWS
Inside The Tense, UnusualHBCU-White House Relationship
Black college meeting is on,
Chapter$5K+
Houston PV Alumni ChapterPVAMU NAA
Prairie View Local AlumniChapter$1,500+
Class of '57 Alumni ChapterClass of '59 Alumni ChapterClass of '62 Alumni Chapter
Fort Worth PV Alumni ChapterPV Nurses Alumni Chapter
Los Angeles Alumni ChapterWaco PV Alumni ChapterAtlanta Metro PV Alumni
ChapterClass of '54 Alumni Chapter
Washington D.C. AlumniChapter
White House says $Million Donations: Not so muchfor HBCUs
Black lawmakers launch tour tomobilize historically blackcolleges
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