DSUAA August Newsletter

DSUAA Monthly Newsletter August Edition 2021 YOU CAN LEAVE THE NEST BUT YOU WILL ALWAYS BE PART OF THE HIVE

Table of Contents 3 Announcements 6 Alumni Business 7 8 Feature 9 Chaplain's Chat 12 Past Events Upcoming Events Archived Pages YOU CAN LEAVE THE NEST BUT YOU WILL ALWAYS BE PART OF THE HIVE

Announcements THANK YOU!! Q1 T-shirt Fundraiser Recent Graduates Survey Thank you for supporting our Q1 T-shirt If you graduated in the last 25 years, we encourage fundraiser. We greatly appreciate your support. you to complete the survey linked below. There were a total of 105 t-shirts purchased https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/7HQ8KX5 which exceed our 100 t-shirt goal. \"How to Recruit?\" - Alumni Information Session Delaware State University’s Admissions Team has partnered with DSUAA to provide a session for Alumni on the topic of Recruitment. The goal of this “How to Recruit?” Information Session is to provide Alumni with the supporting guidance, resources, and tools needed when recruiting prospective Hornets. The DSU Admissions Team will be present to share key details with alumni, and to answer any questions you may have. WebEx information: Event number: 180 449 4486 Event password: RECRUIT

Local Chapter Announcements Florida \"Sunshine\" Chapter The Florida ' Sunshine ' Alumni Chapter has mentored and guided a Georgia student, Preston Stanberry, through the process applying to our DSU Aviation Program. This outstanding young man has been accepted, enrolled and begins his DSU education this fall! He is very excited! We are proud and delighted to do this important work. The chapter continues searching for viable future candidates for our commercial pilot and aviation management programs. The chapter is working to create a pipeline for the future working with the department, our DSU Aviation Alums and fellow alums who have directed them to the chapter. The chapter is also assisting aviation management students identify career opportunities . Sussex County (DE) Chapter Neveiah Jarrett (center), a senior at Woodbridge High School in Greenwood, Delaware received the annual five hundred dollar Carr Family Scholarship at the Senior Awards Ceremony on June 10, 2021. Additionally, Neveiah, was the recipient of a one thousand dollar scholarship from the Delaware State University Alumni Association, Inc.-Sussex County Chapter. Ms. Jarrett will major in Elementary Education. In the photo, (l-r), Bernard W. Carr, President, DSUAA,Inc-SSC (DSC class of '77) his mother, Agusta E. Carr- Ross, age 93, who attended high school on the DSU campus, graduating in 1946. Neveiah Jarrett, her mother Jamie and grandmother Rhonda, and Beverly L Carr Banks (DSC class of '75).

Local Chapter Announcements New Castle County (DE) Chapter The New Castle County Alumni Chapter and the Class of 1973 are partnering together to host our Inaugural Scholarship Golf Classic. This fundraising initiative is scheduled to take place on Friday, August 27, 2021 at the Back Creek Golf Club located at 101 Back Creek Drive Middletown, DE 19709 with a 1:00 p.m. Shot Gun Start. The Funds raised from this event will go towards scholarship initiatives for students at our beloved DSU. Ways that you can support this Initiative: Register To Play - $125.00 per Golfer Hole Sponsorship - $125.00 per Hole Cocktail Reception Only - $40 Use the following link - tinyurl.com/DSU1973golf to register and purchase your Hole Sponsorship. Please see the attached flyer for more information and feel free to share the flyer with your networks. Sussex County (DE) Chapter Greater Hampton (VA) Chapter The Sussex County Chapter is holding a The Greater Hampton Roads (VA) Chapter is \"Fish Fry, Chicken BBQ, and Car Show\" hosting a Meet and Greet with guest speaker event. The funds raised from this event will Col. Michael Hales, Director of DSU go towards scholarship initiatives for Aviation Program. All are students at our beloved DSU. welcome to attend.

Alumni Business Feature Business Name: PREEMPT INC d/b/a Biz of EEO Business Owner: Wanda Marie Johnson (New Castle County Local Chapter ) Business Email: [email protected] Business Website: : www.preemptcorp.com Products and Services: Your Biz of EEO Entrepreneur and Career Experts providing EEO Consulting and On Line Training for people interested in becoming EEO Entrepreneurs, Certified EEO Investigators, Certified EEO Counselors and completing Annual EEO Refresher training. Upcoming Events/Activities: Monthly Biz of EEO Networking Discussion Group Sessions - 3rd Wednesday of each month from 5:00-6:00pm. Biz of EEO Podcast Series find on all podcast forums and website. Awards/Accomplishments: Graduate Goldman Sachs 10K Small Business Program, Graduate U.S. Small Business Administration 8(a) Program, Certified Vendor by U.S. General Services Administration, Accredited by the Better Business Bureau AAA+ Rating, Member Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Licensed Attorney District of Columbia, Maryland and Pennsylvania (inactive), Graduate Howard University School of Law, Author-Professionals Guides for Winning & Keeping Federal Contracts. Social Media Handles: @PREEMPT_CORP @PREEMPT--CORP PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR ALUMNI BUSINESS INFORMATION TO [email protected]

Chaplain's Chat Some words of Keep grindin, Hornets! God sees Be careful not to let your “To whom much is given, much is inspiration what you’re doing. Your reward is emotions get out in front of you. required…” shared by our on the way! Let your faith be your guide. We have all been blessed with DSUAA Chaplain different talents, skills and gifts. throughout the month of July. Let’s be sure to use them to benefit others. You will not regret it! Worry is like a rocking chair; it Happy July 4th, Hornets!! As you begin this week, remember It’s Motivation Monday, Hornets! gives you something to do, but how far you’ve come. It may be a Stay on course, even when it gets you nowhere! week where you’re already anticipating some challenges…but seems tough. There’s something “So, do not worry about tomorrow; amazing at the end!! ❤ it will have enough worries of its don’t quit! Even through the own. There is no need to add to doubts, delays and denials…keep the troubles each day brings.” right on going! You’ve got this, ‘cuz Matt 6:34 GNT Gods got you! Good Monday Morning, Hornets!! “Isn’t it obvious that all runners on “You’ll not likely go wrong here if “Jesus answered, “You don't really We’ve been blessed to see a new the racetrack keep on running to you keep remembering that our know what I am doing, but later Master said, ‘You’re far happier you will understand.” day…choose to make it a good win, but only one receives the John 13:7 CEV one! victor’s prize? Yet each one of you giving than getting.’” must run the race to be victorious.” 1 Corinthians 9:24 PLEASE FEEL FREE TO CONTACT OUR DSUAA CHAPLAIN ANYTIME AT: [email protected]

Past Events (July) Hornet Golf Classic Several Hornets Participated in the 2021 Hornet Golf Classic benefitting the DSU Athletics College of Business \"March to 1000\" Kickoff event Several Alumni supported the College of Business \"March to 1000\" Kickoff event. Information on more events to come! The link to support the campaign is: Join the March to 1000 DSUAA Maryland Chapter \"A Day of Fishing\" - July 17th The MD Chapter hosted an event to fish and network, while also raising funds for scholarships

Upcoming Events (Pt. 1) August The Greater Hampton Roads (VA) Chapter is hosting a Meet and Greet 4 with guest speaker Col. Michael Hales, Director of DSU Aviation Program. All are welcome to attend. August The Sussex County Chapter is holding a \"Fish Fry, Chicken BBQ, and Car Show\" 14 event. The Funds raised from this event will go towards scholarship initiatives for students at our beloved DSU. August DSU’s Admissions Team has partnered with DSUAA to provide 17 a session for Alumni on the topic of Recruitment. The session will provide Alumni with the supporting guidance, resources, and tools needed when recruiting prospective Hornets. The DSU Admissions Team will be present to share key details with alumni, and to answer any questions you may have. YOU CAN LEAVE THE NEST BUT YOU WILL ALWAYS BE PART OF THE HIVE

Upcoming Events (Pt. 2) August Residence Halls open for all students on August 23 23rd. If you are interested in volunteering to assist on Move-in Day, please contact us at [email protected] August The New Castle County Alumni Chapter and the Class of 1973 27 are partnering together to host our Inaugural Scholarship Golf August Classic. This fundraising initiative is scheduled to take 28 place on Friday, August 27, 2021 at the Back Creek Golf Club September located at 101 Back Creek Drive Middletown, DE 19709 with a 4 1:00 p.m. Shotgun Start. The Funds raised from this event October will go towards scholarship initiatives for students at our 14 beloved DSU. The next event as part of the \"March to 1000\" College of Business campaign is scheduled for Saturday, August 28th at the Blue Bell Barn in Wilmington, DE from 2pm - 6pm. Blue Bell Barn 1914 W. Park Drive Wilmington, DE 19803 First Home Football Game of the 2021 Season. It is also Hall of Fame and Champions Weekend. 2021 Football Schedule - Delaware State University (dsuhornets.com) 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.

Upcoming Events (Pt. 3) October DSU Class of '81, 40th Year Reunion Parlor A, MLK Student Center 22 Please contact: Karen Miller: [email protected] or Michael Pryor: [email protected]/(704)620-0112 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 December 11 President's Scholarship Ball Tickets can be purchased here: President's Scholarship Ball | Delaware State University (desu.edu) If you would like to submit content for our newsletter, please contact us at [email protected] YOU CAN LEAVE THE NEST BUT YOU WILL ALWAYS BE PART OF THE HIVE

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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) Duane Dey 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 August Edition 2021 YOU CAN LEAVE THE NEST BUT YOU WILL ALWAYS BE PART OF THE HIVE