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GUNAA
Newsletter
June 2024
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Grambling University National Alumni Association | |
Interested in Becoming a Member?! | | |
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Becoming a part of the change is a picture away.
FREE the 1st year for recent GSU graduates!
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Click here to update your contact information and/or call our National Office at 318.247.6770 from Monday to Thursday, 9am to 3pm CST.
The election period ends on 6.30.24 Election results will be shared at the 2024 GUNAA National Convention.
for President
Dr. Tammy Richardson
for Secretary
Torry Dean
for Vice President
Zimbalist Chalk, Courtland Dixson, Crystal Sayles
for Financial Secretary
Wilbur Washington
for Business Manager
Terri Giles
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Voice Services
Available for GUNAA members who graduated or attended GSU before 1986.
Please contact our national office at 318.247.6770 if you need hard copies of any GUNAA materials. In the spirit of fairness and to prioritize those in genuine need of assistance—specifically, individuals with disabilities or those without access to email and/or cell phones—please reserve this limited service for members who depend on it to remain engaged with the alumni association.
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2024 GUNAA NATIONAL CONVENTION | | |
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Join us in Houston!
Click here
Hashtag: #GRAMFAMCPU
Would you like to be a National Convention Sponsor?
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Be sure to read the proposed changes to the GUNAA Constitution and Bylaws, which will be voted on at the National Convention. A link was sent to all paid members of GUNAA.
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Louisiana News | Impactors
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Congrats to our Men's Baseball Team!!!
- SWAC Tournament Champions
- Men's College World Series Regional
Congrats to Kyler Walker for being invited to the 2024 Baseball Collegiate National Team Camp!
Congrats to the many members of our Men's Baseball Team for being selected to partcipate in the HBCU Classic, to be held in Dallas,TX, on Friday, July 12th at the Globe Life Field during MLB All-Star Week.
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GSU had 3 players on the All-SWAC Team - congrats to each of you! | |
Baseball Legend | Coach Wilbert Ellis | |
Basketball
The GSU Men's Basketball team will participate in the HBCU Basketball Event set to take place at the Mohegan Sun in Uncasville, CT on December 19th and 20th, 2024.
In the Division I bracket, fans can look forward to thrilling matchups between Delaware State, Grambling State, Alabama State, and Norfolk State. These teams are known for their high-energy play and skilled athletes, promising an exciting display of basketball prowess.
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Five GUNAA Members to be Inducted into the HOF
JULY 13, 2024
Congratulations
*Elsie Dillard
*Larry Pannell
*Herman Arvie
*Robert Williams
*Dr. Arlester Brown (recently added)
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GUNAA NATIONAL CONVENTION - Houston, TX
We are excited to welcome you to Houston, Texas from July 18th to July 21st. The committee is organizing an incredible convention tailored just for you!
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GSU HOMECOMING (HOCO) - Grambling, LA
Stay tuned for the exciting events we have planned for our alumni returning to campus on the weekend of October 19th.
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We encourage all officers, regional representatives, committee chairs, and chapters to contribute content via gunaacommunications@gmail.com | |
Congrats on a successful event! Everyone wore their best derby attire, and GSU Football received a $5K check! | |
Douglas L. Williams Chapter | Eleven (11) Scholarships totaling $18,000 were given to students. The event also included a signing day ceremony. DLW took a trip to the 1920's, the era of roaring tigers! | The Tiger Cub Reading Club, in partnership with The Michelle Project, allows kids to enjoy a book reading, playtime, snacks and more. Everyone enjoyed a signed copy of the book plus an additional book to grow their home library. | |
St. Landry Parish Chapter | | |
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St. Landry Alumni Association GUNAA chapter enjoyed another successful month of membership enrollment, community service, GramFam chapter support and preparing to send students to Grambling with financial support from the St. Landry chapter. Community service efforts included donating a tailgating basket to the 15th Annual Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) Kid's Benefit Banquet to support their fundraising goals and needs. The chapter was recognized as a 2024 In-Kind sponsor.
Other community service donations included a red beans & rice dry food items basket donation to the Opelousas Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated- Crimson & Cream Food Drive for Second Harvest Food Bank - Feeding South Louisiana. The St. Landry chapter was recognized publicly and through social media outlets.
An Alumni representative traveled to Alexandria, La to support the GUNAA- Mildred S. Jones Chapter Alexandria, La for their Soul Food Sunday Dinner Fundraiser.
Our final community service volunteering initiative closing out the month was volunteering at the Opelousas Love Heals Free Clinic supporting medical professionals as they provided free medical services with eye exams, prescription glasses, dental cleanings, fillings, extractions, medical physical exams, treatment of chronic illnesses and prescription medications. The chapter President, Florence Guidry-Milburn, volunteered as a licensed medical professional, while other alumni volunteered in areas of patient registration and patient navigation. It was a great feeling to be of service to our community.
As more work needs to be done, we are focusing on doubling active membership, so that we are aligned with and support the mission, goals and focus of the local and national chapter. .
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Southern California Chapter | |
The First Annual "My HBCU Day" was a great success! | |
River Parishes Chapter
(St Charles, St. James, St. John Parishes, LA)
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Mental Health | The chapter meeting featured TIGER TALK presenter, Patrick Leblanc, an advocate for mental health and founder of Bridging the Gap Foudnation.
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The 4th annual GramFamATL Old School vs. New School Kickball Tournament was a success! New School was victorious bringing the tournament record to 2 - 2. Next year, they will join forces and challenge FAMU Alumni ATL. | |
Participating in the Juneteenth local event. | |
The 2024 Adolph J. Byrd Scholarships were awarded to Baileigh Kado and Iayana Smith. | |
GUAALA held the annual Fish Fry Scholarship fundraiser. | |
Attending the HBCUC Family Day hosted by the Northern California HBCUC. | |
In August, our digital library will open after a three year delay. | |
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Communications Team
Are you looking for a creative way to give back to your Alma Mater? Well, look no further! The Communications Team is seeking volunteers to assist with the monthly newsletter. For more information, email gunaacommunications@gmail.com.
We look forward to hearing from you!
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Calling all YOUNG ALUMNI
Recent Graduates, we want you to be involved! Please reach out to Chairperson Ashley Dabney to get involved.
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2024 Homecoming Committee
Make GSU Homecoming 2024 unforgettable, whether you're an expert party promoter or simply want to soak in the vibes, there's a place for you on our team.
From fresh ideas to managing the details we are taking our homecoming traditions to the next level! For more information, email Angela A. Long.
We look forward to hearing from you!
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GUNAA National Alumni Association | |
House Matters
PREVIOUS QUESTION
To close debate (discussion on a topic) immediately
The specialized motion for this purpose is called PREVIOUS QUESTION. The adoption of this motion immediately closes debate. This motion requires a two-thirds vote to do so.
Member1: (obtains the floor) I MOVE the Previous Question.
Member2: (without rising) Second.
Chair: It is moved and seconded to order the previous question.
Those in favor, say aye (Pause). Those opposed, say no (Pause).
If there are two thirds in the affirmative, the Previous Question is ordered. [debate will end; the chair proceeds to completed the vote on the underlying motion]. If the vote is < two thirds, the debate continues.
Below are the GUNAA documents that govern our association. It is important for all members to acquaint themselves with the contents:
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Constitution & Bylaws -- This is the latest version of our bylaws from the July 2023 National Convention. For a copy, click here.
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Financial Procedures - This is the most recent version from 2013. We are currently updating this crucial document. For a copy, click here.
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Operating Procedures - This is the latest version from August 2022. We are in the process of updating this crucial document. For a copy, click here.
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Get Involved in GUNAA - Join a Committee!
GUNAA Committees are a vital part of the association and the heartbeat of all activities and planning. GUNAA is in search of volunteers who are talented and eager to utilize their gifts to positively effect GUNAA and GSU. Go to our website: www.gunaa.org/committees or click here: Committees
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peak periods on Fridays
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