April 21-24, 2022
The CSRA Alumni Chapter of Claflin University International Alumni Association 48 th Annual Alumni Convention 2651 Perimeter Pkwy, Augusta, GA 30909 Dear The CSRA Alumni Chapter of Claflin University International Alumni Association, On behalf of the City of Augusta, it is my pleasure to welcome members and guests to The CSRA Alumni Chapter of Claflin University International 48 th Annual Alumni Convention. I offer much appreciation for the CSRA Alumni Chapter hosting this conference at the Doubletree Hotel by Hilton in Augusta. Our community is stronger because of your continuous service and dedication to excellence in upholding the mission of "Feeling Good from the Garden City to the Hilltop High." Claflin University, founded in 1869, is the oldest historically black educational institution in South Carolina. In its years of ranking of America’s Best Colleges, Forbes.com determined that Claflin University is the best Historically Black College or University (HBCU) in the country. U.S. News and World Report have consistently ranked Claflin as one of “America’s Best Colleges” for the past 25 years. Claflin was also ranked #1 in alumni giving among HBCUs. U.S. News and World Report has consistently ranked Claflin a Top Ten HBCU for the past 11 years. I applaud your leadership and commitment to service and dedication to not only our community but also many others. Your allegiance to the Alumni Association indicates your desire to advocate for the health and wealth of our community. During the convention, take advantage of the opportunity to engage with others and exchange ideas. As you gather in fellowship and build unbreakable bonds to strengthen humanity, your work here is invaluable. While you are here, we hope that you take the time to enjoy the City of Augusta. Once again, thank you for being an integral part of our community and best wishes for a memorable 48th Annual Alumni convention. Sincerely,
Hardie Davis, Jr. Mayor
Congratulations on the 48th Annual Claflin University International Alumni Convention from your friends at
and Best Wishes on the CUIAA 48th Convention to the
CSRA Alumni Chapter of Claflin University from
Mrs. Carrie Shepherd
Congratulations to Claflin University’s 48th Claflin University International Alumni Association (CIUAA) Convention on behalf of Pine Grove Baptist Church Ministerial Staff and its beloved members of Graniteville, S.C. “CHRIST IN YOU THE HOPE OF GLORY” Pastor: David Mathews Associate Pastor: Elvie Bryant Youth Director: Reverend Jane Wise Special thanks to: Willie & Louise Green, Richard & Beverly Muse, Ernie & Lena Childers, Polly Green, Paul & Cheryl Wilson
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CONGRATUATIONS and BEST WISHES to the CENTRAL SAVANNAH RIVER AREA CHAPTER (CSRA) of CLAFLIN UNIVERSITY INTERATIONAL ALUMNI ASSOCIATION on hosting the
48th ANNUAL CUIAA CONVENTION “Feeling Good from the Garden City to the Hilltop High”
CHARLESTON COUNTY CHAPTER CLAFLIN UNIVERSITY INTERNATIONAL ALUMNI ASSOCIATION Sierra S. Williams ‘07, President
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Congratulations To the CSRA Alumni Chapter of Claflin University On your 48th Alumni Convention Aiken Alumni Chapter SCSU President: Annie Glover Vice President: Patricia Price Secretary: Tonya M. Moton Treasurer: Wanda Tutt Chaplain: Larry Nelson Gloria Allen Loretta D. Williams
Gene Bell Earline Broaden Byron Bush Howard Bush Loretta Bush Carolyn Fortson Willie Langford
Marion M. Gary Doris Hickson Sherman Hickson Willar Hightower R. Evergrace Jackson Albertine W. Grant Terri Smith
Mary H. Mason Carnelia McManus Cassandra McManus Fred Smalls, Jr. Michael Smith
CONGRATUATIONS and BEST WISHES to the CENTRAL SAVANNAH RIVER AREA CHAPTER (CSRA) of CLAFLIN UNIVERSITY INTERATIONAL ALUMNI ASSOCIATION on hosting the
48th ANNUAL CUIAA CONVENTION “Feeling Good from the Garden City to the Hilltop High”
“A Good Education is the Fabric that Binds Us as a Unit Forever” Maurice & Hinetha Jackson-Tolliver, ‘69 North Augusta, South Carolina
CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CSRA CHAPTER WISHING YOU A SUCCESSFUL 48TH CUIAA CONVENTION METRO ATLANTA CHAPTER COL. HOWARD BUTLER, PRESIDENT
To the CSRA Alumni Chapter of Claflin University On the 48th Convention of the
Claflin University International Alumni Association From
Mr. William Holmes
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CONGRATUATIONS and BEST WISHES to the CENTRAL SAVANNAH RIVER AREA CHAPTER (CSRA) of CLAFLIN UNIVERSITY INTERATIONAL ALUMNI ASSOCIATION on hosting the
48th ANNUAL CUIAA CONVENTION “Feeling Good from the Garden City to the Hilltop High”
Dr. Jessie G. and Yates Donnan “Dr. Donnan was a long term Chemistry Professor at Claflin University and a Great Supporter of the CSRA Alumni Chapter”
In Honor and Memory of Myrtle L. Williamson Pollard ‘60 ~ Our Loving Sister
Life member CUIAA, Life member Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Lay Speaker Westbury United Methodist Church Scholarship Chair Westbury United Methodist Church Thirty-Three Years NYC Educator
Reverend Dr. W. Franklin Blue Class of 1973
In Memory of Dr. Daniel W. Blue, Sr. Class of 1960
In Memory of Victor L. Blue, Sr. Class of 1966
Congrats to the CSRA Alumni Chapter
The Blue Boys
Best wishes to the CSRA Chapter of the Claflin University International Alumni Association for a successful 48th International Alumni Association Meeting. Leal and loyally yours, James C. Lane Class of 1978 Sumter, SC
And members of my Sumter family Gloria J. Lane – Class of 1975 Juanita Lane – Class of 1979 Shirley A. J. Lane – Class of 1989 Brittani Lane-White – Class of 2007 Jessica E. Simon – Class of 2012 Joshua I. Simon – Class of 2017 Danielle L. Dotson – Class of 2022
CLAFLIN UNIVERSITY NEW YORK ALUMNI CHAPTER CONGRATULATES
CSRA ALUMNI CHAPTER For Hosting The 48th Annual International Alumni Association Convention
President: Mrs. Candis I. Bugg Vice-President: Mrs. Trinidell White -Thomas Secretary: Mrs. Shirley Jefferson Financial Secretary: Mrs. Trinidell White - Thomas Corresponding Secretary: Mrs. Gertie Tippitt Treasurer: Mrs. Laura Haynes-White Social Committee Chair: Ms. Rose Anderson Chaplin: Rev. Dr. Bronco H. Crooke Parliamentarian: George Alexander
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Deacon Willie and Deaconess Betty Frazier on the 48th Convention of the
Claflin University International Alumni Association Deaconess Ministry Antioch Baptist Church
and Best Wishes on the Claflin University International Alumni Association 48th Convention Rev. Jerry Harrison
Benedict College and Best Wishes on CIUAA’s 48th Convention Mr. Leroy Stokes
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Best Wishes and Congratulations on CUIAA’s 48th Convention To
Willie & Betty Frazier From
Andrew & Connie Tillman Augusta, Georgia 30901
Benedict College Alumni Club of Augusta, Georgia Mrs. Jacqueline Lawrence President
To the CSRA Alumni Chapter of Claflin University On the 48th Convention of the
Claflin University International Alumni Association from Mr. & Mrs. William Lockett
Congratulations and Best Wishes to the CSRA Alumni Chapter of Claflin University International Alumni Association Wishing you a success 48th CUIAA Convention “Feeling Good from the Garden City to the Hilltop High” From the Upstate Alumni Chapter of Claflin University Mrs. Estella Rickenbacker, President Dr. Travis Gleaton, Vice President Mrs. Mimi Jefferson, Secretary Miss Kanisha McCrea, Corresponding Secretary Mr. Harvey Choplin, Treasurer Mr. Oscar Neely, Chaplain
Congratulations to the CSRA Alumni Chapter of Claflin University on the 48th Convention of the Claflin University International Alumni Association
Rev. Dr. Sallie Cooks is a lifelong resident of Edgefield, South Carolina. She is married to Calvin Leon Cooks. God has blessed them with 4 children and 12 grandchildren. She serves as an assistant to the pastor of Mt. Canaan Baptist Church, Trenton, S. C. Dr. Cooks earned a bachelor’s degree from Claflin University. She continued her studies at Nova Southeastern University, Ft Lauderdale, Florida where she earned a Master’s in Human Resource and a Doctorate in Education Leadership. She has attended Augusta Bible Institute. Rev. Cooks is a Certified National Christian Counselor with Sarasota Academy of Christian Counseling. She has a lifelong commitment for serving others. Dr. Cooks was elected for 3 consecutive 4year terms on the Edgefield County School Board. Six of those years, she served as chairwoman. She and 8 others collaborated to develop an organization, Edgefield County Churches Helping Others where she continues to serve as the board chair. She is a trustee on the Board of the South Carolina School Improvement Council in Columbia, SC. Also, Rev. Cooks has served as a missionary in South Africa and China. Dr. Cooks retired from the Savannah River Plant, Aiken, SC, and is presently employed with CDC Foundation as a School Health Specialist. She and her husband founded Power One Family Matters Ministries, Inc. which is a non-profit ministry for families. Their mission is to “Provide families with knowledge and skills to strengthen them spiritually, educationally, intellectually, and socially from GENERATION to GENERATION.
Her motto is “Serving the Present Age is a Privilege.” Topic: You are Strong OR You are Powerful Acts 4:16-17 Good News Translation 16 “What shall we do with these men?” they asked. “Everyone in Jerusalem knows that this extraordinary miracle has been performed by them, and we cannot deny it. 17 But to keep this matter from spreading any further among the people, let us warn these men never again to speak to anyone in the name of Jesus.”