Volume 1, Issue 5
June 2019
Upstate SC Chapter M o n t h l y
Overview
Special points of interest: •
N e w s l e t t e r
ALERT: Next Meeting is scheduled for Saturday, June 8, 2019 at the Augusta Road Library (100 Lydia Street; Greenville, SC. starting at 1:00 PM. Look forward to seeing you there!!!
Founded on October 3, 1887, Florida A&M University (FAMU) is part of the State University System of Florida and is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges. Distinguished by lush foliage and massive oaks, FAMU's main campus comprises 156 buildings spread over 422 acres atop the highest of Tallahassee’s seven hills. The university also has several satellite campuses including a site in Orlando where the College of Law is located and sites in Miami, Jacksonville and Tampa for its pharmacy program.
Did you know??? Florida A&M University enrolls nearly 11,000 students from the United States and more than 70 countries such as India, Egypt, Trinidad, Netherlands, China, Bahamas, Jamaica, and Brazil.
Inside this issue:
Academic Programs
National, Regional and Local Chapter Dues
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Alumni Store for your Alumni GEAR
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FAMu Industry Cluster
2019 FAMU Football Schedule
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Florida A&M University offers 54 bachelor’s degrees, 29 master’s degrees, three professional degrees and 12 doctoral degrees. The three professional degrees include the JD, PharmD, and the Doctor of Physical Therapy. The 12 doctoral degree programs include 11 Ph.D. degrees and one Doctor of Public Health (DrPH). The Ph.D. degrees include the following: biomedical engineering, chemical engineering, civil engineering, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, industrial engineering, pharmaceutical sciences, physics, educational leadership, environmental science and entomology.
Emails for the Chapter FAMU Alumni Chapter famu.upstatesc@gmail.com
FAMU Alumni President famu.upstatesc.pres@gmail.com
FAMU Alumni Secretary famu.upstatesc.sec@gmail.com
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U p c o m i n g
Its that time of year again when we have to pay our annual alumni association dues for the year. As a reminder, the Florida A&M University National Alumni Association has four main goals in its mission: raising and giving funds to the University that will support its programs; recruiting students who will attend the University; doing those things that perpetuate a positive image of the National Alumni Association and the University; and influencing community and governmental activities that will support the University's priorities. Accomplishing these goals requires that the FAMU NAA recruits alumni and others who will support the University and its goals through
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membership in the FAMU NAA. In order to be a regular member of the Florida A&M University National Alumni Association, you must be a graduate or have at least completed one semester in good standing. If a person did not attend the university, but is interested in supporting the university, they may become an associate member. The fiscal/membership year for the association is July 1 to June 30. This is also the time frame for dues payment.
Costs to Join the FAMU NAA The cost of an annual membership with the FAMU NAA is $50 per year. The membership
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year runs from July 1 to June 30. In addition to this $50, there are regional and local chapter dues depending on which chapter and/or region a person chooses to become a member. Life membership costs $750. There are no Life Membership dues for regional and local chapter dues (at this time). Once a person is a life member, they no longer have to make annual payments to the NAA. The subscribing life membership allows people who wish to be come life members of the FAMU NAA to make the required $750 in increments over a three or five year period. Each year, those people making subscribing life payments pay the predetermined fraction of the life mem-
bership payment in addition to the annual membership payment. Dues Schedule is as follows for the FAMU Upstate Chapter of the FAMU NAA. National Dues $50.00 Regional Dues $10.00 Chapter Dues $30.00 National and Regional dues are due starting July 1 for the new year. They are to be paid online at the FAMU NAA website. The Chapter dues are to be paid at the chapter meeting. Please ask one of the officers for more information and details.
http://www.famualumnistore.com
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S o u t h e r n
The Southern Region covers the following states: North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Alabama, Missi ssippi, Tennessee, Louisian a and Arkansas. The Southern Region chapters are: • •
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Valdosta (GA)
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Greater New Orleans (LA)
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Metro Charlotte (NC)
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Fayetteville-Ft. Bragg (NC)
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Raleigh-Durham (NC)
The officers for the Region are as follows:
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Middle TN
Regional Vice President: Yolanda L. Pinkard
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Southwest TN
Secretary: Kevin B. Brinson
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Columbia (SC)
Treasurer: Douglas A. Shaw
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Upstate South Carolina
Chaplain: Lashandra Newton-Span
Birmingham (AL)
Pending chapters to charter: •
Savannah (GA)
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Charleston (SC) (Low Country)
Gulf Coast (AL)
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Montgomery (AL)
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Central Mississippi
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Metro Atlanta (GA)
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R e g i o n
Peachtree (GA)
Member-at-Large: Xavier Durden
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Northwest Georgia
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Southwest Georgia
Inactive chapters include the following
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Thomas County (GA)
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West GA/East Alabama
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Middle Georgia (Macon,
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Dothan-Wiregrass (AL /
Parliamentarian: Howard C. Burton Scholarship Committee Chair: Adrienne H. Berry (Harrison)
http://www.famualumnistore.com
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FA M U
What is the Industry Cluster? The Industry Cluster, a partnership program, originated from the 1968 “Plans for Progress” initiative of the Johnson Administration. The historic motivation for this initiative was to enable employers to access highlyqualified minorities with leadership skills for placement in the business, scientific and technology fields. Florida A&M University (FAMU) Industry Cluster has one of the strongest and most loyal Cluster partnerships of all HBCU institutions. It also leads the nation in graduating students at the undergraduate level. Consequently, the FAMU Cluster partnership program for the new millennium focus-
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es on a range of cooperative initiatives between employers and the University. As a strategic national institution, one of FAMU’s goals is to assist in global economic, educational and social progress by providing research, technological and economic development expertise to major employment sectors. Adding to its’ primary mission of establishing and growing a diversified workforce to meet employers’ needs. Additionally, as the only HBCU in the State of Florida Education System, FAMU continues to make progress in establishing and growing strong Cluster partnerships. These partners provide significant support, and visit the campus to develop and recruit diversified global workforces with leadership qualities. Thus, the FAMU Industry Cluster benefits the school, the industry, the region,
and the students.
We recognize and acknowledge our Cluster partners for the significant support it continues to provide. The Cluster program works diligently to help our partners strengthen their competitive boundaries by providing access to pools of graduates with leadership and specialized skills. In this enhanced partnership, FAMU, industry, academia and government engage in highly beneficial exchange relationships where: •
FAMU prepares students that become highly valued employees and leadership resources with the financial and vital resources provided by the Cluster partners.
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Cluster partners
gain effective lines of communication with core academic departments as a means for fulfilling their commitment to higher education, and developing structured approach to increasing recruitment and visibility on FAMU’s campus. • Cluster partners make significant contributions to the development of future workforce leadership by serving on advisory boards, participating in curriculum design, and accessing students and faculty for exchange programs. •
The faculty of the university participates in realizing economic and social visions in both industry and government through summer work exchange programs, technology development and transfer, and research projects.
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N a t i o n a l A l u m n i A s s o c i a t i o n & S o u t h e r n R e g i o n N e w s
Two mayors and a former NFL standout, who won three Super Bowl rings, are among distinguished Florida A&M University (FAMU) alumni honored during a black-tie gala on Friday May 17, in Birmingham, Ala. The Distinguished Alumni Awards gala is one of the highlights of the four-day FAMU National Alumni Association Annual (NAA) Convention being held at the Hyatt-Regency Birmingham-The Wynfrey Hotel. Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms, Miami Gardens Mayor Oliver
Gilbert III and former Los Angeles Raiders Tackle Henry “Killer” Lawrence are among 16 alumni lauded for their outstanding service and distinguished careers. “It’s always a pleasure for the FAMU National Alumni Association to honor its graduates for their successes in life and their contributions to Florida A&M University,” said Col. Gregory L. Clark, FAMU NAA president. The late Angela M. Bledsoe, who is being recognized posthumously, served as FAMU NAA parliamentarian. She died
Name Angela M. Bledsoe Keisha L. Bo oms, Esq Howard C. Burton O&s Clia II LTC (Ret) Milton D. Corley, Sr. Shawnta S. Friday-Stroud, Ph.D Oliver G. Gilbert III, Esq Henry Lawrence Layla McCall Stafford, DPT Yolanda L. Pinkard (Southern Region VP) John Pugh Rodney Smith Phyllis Tate Natalie White Harry B. Williams William Youmans, III
last October. Her daughter Alana Bledsoe and sister, FAMU Foundation Vice Chair Lisa LaBoo, accepted the award Friday night and announced an endowed scholarship has been established in Bledsoe’s name.
president for the LA Sparks WNBA team; and Phyllis Taite, a FAMU College of Law professor.
Others being recognized include Shawnta Friday-Stroud, Ph.D., dean of the FAMU School of Business & Industry and vice president for University Advancement; Florida State Circuit Judge Rodney Smith, who has been nominated for a federal judgeship; Natalie White, senior vice
Clark added, “The Class of 2019 is representative of the dynamic and diverse accomplishments of our extraordinary alumni. We are paying tribute to alumni representing government, law, business, education, athletics, science and technology and community service. They’ve made FAMU very proud.” The 2019 Distinguished Alumni Awards recipients include:
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(Posthumous) Atlanta, GA Tuskegee, AL Dove Canyon, CA Deland, FL Tallahassee, FL Miami Garden, FL Palme o, FL Charlo e, NC Conyers, GA Saginaw, MI Miami, FL Ocoee, FL Los Angeles, CA Port St. Lucie, FL Gotha, FL
Business Law/Government Business Business Community Service Business Law/Government Athle&cs Community Service Technology Community Service Law/Government Educa&on Athle&cs Community Service Science/Technology
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F O O T B A L L
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2019 FAMU FOOTBALL HIGHLIGHTS Some highlights of the 2019 season that impact us locally are the game against the University of Central Florida (in Orlando). This game will be played on a Thursday night. If I had to speculate, this game will be on one of the ESPN channels as it is a Thursday night game. We also play South Carolina State University in Orangeburg on Saturday, October 12. (POTENTIAL ROAD TRIP) HOMECOMING 2019 A key and probably the most important date is Homecoming, 2019. Homecoming this season is scheduled for Saturday, October 5. The game will start at 2:00 PM and we will be playing North Carolina Central.