Alumni Chapter Purpose:

The Jackson State University (JSU) Greater Washington, D.C. Area Alumni Chapter, Inc.'s purpose is to bring the Alumni of JSU together to perform and engage in such charitable activities and acts as may be provided for in by-laws of this Chapter; to bind the alumni of the University into a united fellowship working together for the common purpose and advancement of the University.

Mission:

The JSU Greater Washington, D.C. Area Alumni Chapter, Inc.'s mission is to unite the local area JSU alumni and graduates into one body where we can utilize our skills and talents for the betterment of JSU and our surrounding communities.

Goals:

The Chapter goals are to:

• Provide a means of strengthening the ties of alumni with the University,
• Assist in location of alumni and keeping alumni records up to date,
• Welcome new alumni to the community,
• Keep alumni informed of the University programs, progress and problems through regular meetings and communications,
• Continue an aggressive student recruitment program which encourages the interest of outstanding students and their parents in Jackson State University,
• Support the University, and assist in promoting a positive image of JSU and its alumni in all forms of local news media, and
• Participate in local College Fairs held at colleges, high schools and churches.

Chapter Committees:

Activities Committee
This committee is responsible for planning social gatherings for the chapter, fostering ways and means to insure alumni and visitors feel welcome, and obtaining alumni support to assist with refreshments when needed. This committee works the auxiliary activities at the annual scholarship dinner and dance (directing guests to tables, raffle tickets, distribution of door prizes).

Fundraising-Logistics Committee
This committee plans, organizes, and promotes our fundraising activities as well as solicits donations and contributions from corporations. This committee coordinates the logistics of the annual scholarship dinner and dance such as working with the venue to select the décor, setting up the night of the event, negotiating and accommodating with the band, etc.

Membership Committee
This committee is responsible for maintaining our membership roster, coming up with new ideas and strategies to recruit new members, and reclaiming lost members.

Website-Publicity Committee
This committee designs and maintains our website and e-mail distribution list and is responsible for publicizing chapter events.

Scholarship Committee
This committee handles all requests for scholarships including the selection of the recipient(s) to be awarded at the annual scholarship dinner and dance. They are also responsible for planning and attending local college fairs. This committee also works with the annual scholarship dinner and dance committees to ensure the recipient(s) and family are accommodated the night of the event.

Amenities Committee
This committee is responsible for providing appropriate expressions of concern or sympathy if any of the following shall occur: death, illness, injury, loss or incapacitation of members of the Chapter and their immediate family.

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