DSUAA October Newsletter

DSUAA Monthly Newsletter October Edition 2021

Table of Contents 3 Announcements 6 Local Chapter Feature 7 Local Chapter Announcements 8 Chaplain's Chat 196 Past Events 13 Upcoming Events 15 Archived Pages YOU CAN LEAVE THE NEST BUT YOU WILL ALWAYS BE PART OF THE HIVE

Announcements Homecoming 2021 Latest message from Dr. Allen in regards to 2021 Homecoming: A Message from Tony (viewstrip o.email) Vendor Registration Link Homecoming Vendor and Parade Registrat ion Link Link to Schedule of Homecoming Activities Homecoming (desu.edu) Detailed schedule of DSUAA specific events will be shared shortly. 130th Anniversary Greater Hampton Roads Chapter Member, Robert Presbury, is riding his bike 130 miles in support of DSU's 130th Anniversary and the DSU Football Program. The Greater Hampton Roads Chapter of DSUAA is a major sponsor. All are welcome to participate in the fundraiser. Please download additional information on the fundraiser here: Support the Sting Fundraiser

Announcements Black College Alumni Hall of Fame Inductee - Dr. Lorene Robinson Congratulations Dr. Lorene K. Robinson, DSU Class of '77 and '19, as Dr. Robinson will be inducted into the National Black College Alumni Hall of Fame in Atlanta. Dr. Robinson was honored in the Lifetime Achievement category for her 35 years of service to Delaware State University's Division of Institutional Advancement. Dr. Robinson retired last fall as the director of donor relations. Congratulations Dr. Allen - Life Member of DSUAA! DSUAA presented Dr. Tony Allen and his finance, Tara Anderson with their DSUAA Life Membership Card and certificates at the home football game on 9/25/21

Announcements Dear Alumni Business Owners, Please encourage someone who is not currently DSUAA would love to feature you business in connected to join our DSUAA email list using the Hornet's Holiday Gift Guide. Please contact the QR code above. Let's stay connected! us at [email protected] for more information! We encourage you to become a financial member Scholarships are available via DSUAA. Please of DSUAA by paying annual dues using the QR encourage a student you know to apply. Please code above. Life membership dues are also contact us at [email protected] for more available to be paid over a three year period. information!

Local Chapter Feature Greater Hampton Roads (VA) Chapter President: Albert (Al) Weal, Jr. Contact Information: [email protected] Chapter Monthly Meetings: 3rd Mondays @ 7:30pm via zoom 2021-2022 Chapter Exec Board Officers: President: Albert (Al) Weal, Jr.'74 VP: Jayne Alexander '89 Sec.: David Redden '85 Assist. Sec.: Wilma Gerald-Bond Treasurer: Frankie Manley '79 Business Manager: Armetris Howard '79 Chaplain: April Smack Nominating Committee Chair: Anordia Weatherly '86 President Al Weal, Jr. presents Frankie Manley '79 with a chapter gift for being recognized as the DSU 2021 MEAC Distinguished Alumnus. She's a Life Member, Charter Member and Chapter Treasurer. On July 29, 2021, the DSUAA GHR Chapter met On May 29, 2021, the GHR Chapter donated with Coach Milstead at the Cove Restaurant in 200 American flags and participated in laying Newport News, VA. We were elated to join the the flags at Bassett and Elmerton Cemeteries football coach /alumni for dinner and to fellowship amongst each other for the evening. in Hampton VA on Memorial Day weekend. This is the final resting place for many African American trailblazers in Hampton, VA. Also, clean-up supplies and bottled water were Caption: GHR Chapter members( Lt to Rt) Wilma donated too. Gerald-Bond, Frankie Manley, Jayne Alexander & Armetris Howard supporting the MEAC Basketball Tournament on 3/13/2021 in Norfolk, VA. Caption for DSUAA GHR Chapter Partners Caption: DSUAA GHR Chapter is building their with The Do Gooders of Hampton Roads membership. Meet DSU Mom Tiara and sophomore for Community Service, by donating Ya'hnis. They are residents of Hampton, VA. school supplies. Greater Hampton Roads T-shirt fundraiser, Please contact Chapter for more information on how to purchase a shirt. JOIN A LOCAL CHAPTER NEAR YOU TODAY!

Local Chapter Announcements New Castle County Chapter We are excited to announce that the New Castle County Alumni Chapter is growing and we have 85 Chapter Members. We would like to invite other DSU Alumni in the New Castle County area to join our local chapter. We meet the 4th Tuesday of each Month. Please reach out to [email protected] to get additional information on how to join the chapter and access Chapter activities. The Chapter hosted a very well attended Meet and Greet on Tuesday, September 28, 2021 featuring the DSU Athletic Department. Those in attendance had the opportunity to meet and speak with Alecia Shields-Gadson, DSU Director of Athletics and the DSU Athletic Coaching Staff. The Chapter looks forward to meeting with Justin Rodstrom, Director of Major Gifts in October 2021 as he discusses some of the new things that the Division of Institutional Advancement is doing around endowments and planned giving. Greater Washington Chapter The Greater Washington Chapter of DSUAA is participating in the 2021 Walk to End Alzheimer's. If you would like to participate either in-person or virtually, please join the Greater Washington Chapter's team by registering using the link below. There is no cost to participate, but if you would like to donate to support the Alzheimer's Foundation, donations may be submitted also using the registration link below. The Walk to End Alzheimer's will be held on Saturday, October 9, on the National Mall in Washington, DC. The GWC team will be meeting at 9am to participate in the walk together in person, as there will be adequate space for the team to walk and be a comfortable distance from one another. If you prefer to participate virtually, please feel free to submit a photo or video to [email protected]. Registration Link: http://act.alz.org/goto/DSUAA-GWC

Chaplain's Chat Some words of inspiration shared by our DSUAA Chaplain throughout the month of September PLEASE FEEL FREE TO CONTACT OUR DSUAA CHAPLAIN ANYTIME AT: [email protected]

Past Events 11th Annual President's Prayer Breakfast The 11th Annual President's Prayer Breakfast took place on Friday, September 24th. The event theme was \"Faith, Unity, and Change in a Time of Transition\". The keynote speaker was Dr. William H. Curtis, Senior Pastor of Mount Ararat Baptist Church in Pittsburg, Pa. DSUAA Chaplain Cheryl Latney Bridges shared a prayer for Health and Healing. \"Pre-Homecoming Mixer\" with DSU's Graduate Student Association DSUAA partnered with the Graduate Student Association to provide a \"Pre-Homecoming Mixer\" to students on September 25, 2021.

Past Events Sussex County Chapter The Sussex County Chapter of DSUAA hosted the DSU Approaching Storm Band at Rehoboth Beach. In the bottom middle photo picture is the Sussex County Chapter President Bernard W. Carr, and the Chairwoman Elizabeth Allen who has coordinated the event in recent years 2021 Convocation The 2021 University Convocation took place on September 23rd, featuring alumna Dr. Quincy Rose-Sewell as the keynote speaker. Remarks were also made by DSUAA President, Leah Williams

Past Events Alumni Forum with Dr. Allen Greetings Hornet Family, On behalf of the Delaware State University Alumni Association, we would like to thank everyone who participated in the Alumni Forum Event, which took place September 20th, featuring Dr. Tony Allen. We hope you enjoyed the discussion. Attached below is a link to the recording of the event. Please feel free to share with other alumni and view at your leisure. DSUAA Alumni Forum featuring Dr. Tony Allen, President of Delaware State University - 9/20/2021 - YouTube \"Hornets Highlights\" Interview with DSUAA New Castle County Chapter Member, Frank Burton, interviewed members of the DSUAA Leadership Team as part of his \"Hornet Highlights\" series. The interview can be watched using this link: Hornets Highlights Series - Episode #3 / New DSUAA Cabinet (2021-23) - YouTube

Past Events Alumni Support Sporting Events Several alumni have supported DSU Athletic events, We encourage alumni to continue to support all DSU athletic teams. We would love to showcase you as you support student activities. Please submit your photos to [email protected]. Feel free to view the upcoming sporting schedule here: Composite Schedule - Delaware State University (dsuhornets.com) Kristi Gomez scores one of her 10 kills against Hornets freshman Sy'Veon Wilkerson lands in the Binghamton in Memorial Hall. Photo & Summary end zone to score one of his three touchdowns by: Bernard W. Carr against Bowie State University in the home opener on Saturday, September 4. The lady Hornets volleyball team won its 8th straight game Photo and Summary by: Bernard W. Carr against Binghamton University on Sunday, September 19, in a home match at Memorial Hall gym. The win assured that DSU The DSU Hornets football team played in front of leads the MEAC with a 12-1 record. Kristi Gomez led all players the largest home crowd since 2007, and came away with a 32-24 hard fought victory over Bowie State with ten kills and five aces, placing her second in the MEAC. University. According to DSU officials, the 8,000 seat Alondra Maldonado added nine kills and Valerio Otero eight. Alumni Stadium was sold out, on a picture perfect Scores from each set were 25-14, 25-18, and 25-16. The school sun-filled day. It was the home opener for DSU. record for consecutive wins is nine, held by the 1986 MEAC champions. The Hornets will have a chance to break that record while participating in the upcoming MEAC Tournament at Echols Hall at Norfolk State University.

Upcoming Events Ongoing DSUAA BUSINESS OWNERS we would love to include your business in the All 2021 \"Hornet's Holiday Gift Guide\". If month you are interested and are a financial member, please send an email to [email protected] with a link to your website! October The Clothing Drive will run from now until October 8th. Items such as slacks, 8 suits, dress shirts, ties, dresses, blazers, skirts, blouses, and dress shoes are all October welcome and included in the Wishlist. If there is an item not listed on the 14 Wishlist, that you would like to donate, please reach out to us at October [email protected]. 22 DSU Student Dress Clothing Drive Wishlist: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/ 4I66K7T5NTJG? ref_=wl_share&fbclid=IwAR3j3uXBp6GNu 1wLIG9WoGFvpgILruiLvdy1mGv5KBVhuc D9B5MkfLZuAgg WHAT IS DEEP DAY? The Delaware Executive Exchange Program (DEEP) Day, sponsored by the College of Business at Delaware State University, is a full-day professional development conference designed to develop students’ soft skills. Learn more about DEEP Day here: DEEP Day | DSU College of Business (desu.edu) DSU Class of '81, 40th Year Reunion, Parlor A, MLK Student Center Please contact: Karen Miller: [email protected] or Michael Pryor: [email protected]/(704)620-0112 If you would like to submit content for our newsletter, please contact us at [email protected]

Upcoming Events October 22 We hope you will join us! Tickets are available at www.dsualumnihomecoming.com. The event will take place from 9pm-2am, at the Queen in Wilmington, DE, and will feature a special performance by AMillion the Poet, music by DJ Blaire, and hosted by Loren Lorosa. October 23 Announcing one of several DSUAA Homecoming Events for Homecoming 2021. SATURDAY OCTOBER 23, 2021 | 9PM - 1AM Brunch Like A Hornet & DSUAA will be hosting: Homecoming TASTE LOUNGE, right on campus in the MLK Student Center! Featuring ALL Hornet Entertainment, Your Alumni Favorites will be on the mic, 3 DSU Alumni DJ's, HBCU Raffles and More! Brunch Bites and refreshments will be available for purchase. This is an informal event, come in your flyest DSU or Greek apparel! Register here: DSU Alumni Taste Lounge Tickets If you would like to submit content for our newsletter, please contact us at [email protected]

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Join DSUAA Today! Membership is available to all graduates and former DSU students who attended for one year or more. Active DSUAA membership is achieved by paying annual dues, ranging from $50.00 to $1,000.00 for Life Memberships. Payment of dues to the DSUAA provides the funds for the organization to carry out its goals and objectives, specifically for its operations and initiatives relative to the support of university programs and the achievement of university goals. As members of the association, alumni can also take advantage of great benefits including voting privileges in the DSU Alumni Association, 10% discount at the DSU Bookstore, Networking Opportunities, and more! The fiscal year shall be July 1 to June 30. Membership dues are to be paid during each fiscal year. More information on the types of Memberships, Rights and Benefits of Membership, and the link to pay your Membership dues is listed below. Types of Membership CLASS A (REGULAR) CLASS B (ASSOCIATE) LIFE MEMBERS Any person who received a degree Husbands, wives, parents of alumni Class A and Class B members shall be from Delaware State University or members and Delaware State eligible to be Life Members in the who was in attendance for one or University faculty and staff Association upon payment of Life more years shall be eligible for members shall be eligible for Class Membership dues. Class A membership in the B membership in the Association Association Class A Life membership dues are $1,000. Class B Membership dues are $25.00 Class B Life membership dues are $500. Class A Membership dues are $50 per year. Payments of any amount can be made per year. to complete the life membership dues, Class B Membership Dues are active as long as the dues amount is paid in Class A Membership Dues are active from July 1 to June 30th of the full within the three year time period. from July 1 to June 30th of the current fiscal year. current fiscal year. Life Membership dues do not expire. LINK TO PAY NATIONAL DUES: HTTPS://WWW.DESU.EDU/ABOUT/ALUMNI-RELATIONS/DSUAA

DELAWARE STATE UNIVERSITY ALUMNI ASSOCIATION Local Chapters Please get involved in a local chapter near you! The Names and Emails of Chapter Presidents is Listed Below Atlanta Metro Charlotte (NC) Florida \"Sunshine\" Greater Hampton Roads (VA) Renee Gallman Jones Nicole Hughery Arnold Nearn Albert Weal [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Greater New Jersey Greater Washington (DC) Kent County (DE) New Castle County (DE) Jacquelyn Gilbert Robert Saunders Geraldine Jones Carmon Harmon [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] New York Maryland Philadelphia Sussex County Renee Legendre Thomas Berry Tyrone Manning Bernard Carr [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] If you are interested in starting a new local chapter near you, please contact us at [email protected]

DELAWARE STATE UNIVERSITY ALUMNI ASSOCIATION Join a Committee! Please contact our Committee Leads at the contact information provided below. MEMBERSHIP SCHOLARSHIP STUDENT ENGAGEMENT [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] BYLAWS COMMUNICATIONS OUTREACH [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] RECENT FINANCE & NOMINATING GRADUATES FUNDRAISING [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Additional Officer Contact Information below. PRESIDENT VICE PRESIDENT CHAPLAIN [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Let's stay connected! WWW.DSUALUMNIASSOCIATION.COM DSUAA @DELSTATEAA @DSUAA PLEASE CONTACT US ANYTIME AT: [email protected]

DSUAA Monthly Newsletter October Edition 2021