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GUNAA
Newsletter
April 2025
| | Grambling University National Alumni Association | | |
Help us FIND and ACTIVATE our ALUMNI
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Leadership Announcements
| | Special Call Meeting - 4.25.25 | | Zoom Credentials were sent to your email on file at the national office. | | |
AWARDS
Submit Your Nominations by 5.31!
| | The mission of the Grambling State University Athletics Department is to build on our national reputation of winning championships, graduating student athletes, and developing leaders. | | Meet our National Champs! Congrats to our Cheer team!!! | | Baseball season tickets are still on sale! Don't miss your chance to catch all the action at the ballpark this season. Grab your tickets now and be a part of the excitement. | | GSU welcomes our new Basketball Coach, Patrick Crarey! | | Come catch a vibe as GramFam and JSU Alumni gather for a mixer on the strip! | | |
100 years of the State Fair Classic—the legendary rivalry between Prairie View A&M and Grambling State University has electrified the Cotton Bowl--this isn’t just a game; it’s a celebration of tradition, excellence, and legacy in HBCUs' football.
Game Day: Saturday, September 27, 2025
Kickoff: 6:00 PM
Tickets On Sale: Friday, June 20, 2025, at 10:00 AM on Ticketmaster
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University of Louisiana System Board of Supervisors Meeting;Meeting Link
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Scholarship Committee Meeting
7:15PM CST
Meeting ID: 817 7207 1148
Passcode: 704664
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Program Committee Meeting
7:15PM CST
Meeting ID - 494 546 9653
Passcode- 966083
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Spring Commencement
10am CST
Fred Hobdy Center
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IRS Tax filings - 990N due
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GUNAA High School Relations/ Recruiting Committee Meeting
6:30 PM CST
Meeting ID: 734 248 5454
Passcode: 961771
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GUNAA Social Committee (Homecoming/Bayou Classic)
6:30 PM CST
Meeting ID: 846 0164 7034
Passcode: 166611
| | | | Shine the light on your chapter! We encourage all officers, regional representatives, committee chairs, and chapters to contribute content via gunaacommunications@gmail.com | | |
Mildred Jones Chapter
Alexandria, LA
Local high school seniors and their families were welcomed to this event to celebrate their official commitment to GRAMBLING STATE UNIVERSITY
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San Antonio, TX
Thank you San Antonio GRAMFAM for your support of the "G" during HBCU All-Star Game Weekend!
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Shreveport Chapter
Shreveport, LA
Friday, June 6, 2025, at 7:00 PM.
Guests will enjoy an elegant evening of entertainment featuring Eddie Spencer & Alter Ego, while contributing to the advancement of students pursuing higher education.
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Shreveport Chapter
Shreveport, LA
Participate in the Inaugural Dr. Joseph Carter Golf Tournament at Northwood Hills Golf Course. This four-person scramble tournament provides an opportunity for alumni and friends to engage in friendly competition while furthering our mission to support education. Team registration is $500. For additional details or to register, please visit www.gunaashreveport.org
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Windy City Chapter
Chicago, IL
Support the chapter as they plan a bus trip to the GSU vs OSU football game to be held in September
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Windy City Chapter
Chicago, IL
Scholarships available for local students planning to attend Grambling State University
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Doug Williams Chapter
Houston, TX
The Crawfish Boil and Fish Fry Scholarship fundraiser was a huge success. They also welcomed the GSU Student Leadership Initiatives students to the event. We were in the company of royalty with our 1954 graduate (Mr. Johnny Taylor, 95 years old), our 1969 graduate (Ms. Willie Mae Wilson) along with our National President (Dr. Tammy Richardson).
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Greater Houston Chapter
Houston, TX
GSU Student Leadership Initiative students gathered and learned from local alumni. The day was filled with shared knowledge, wisdom and key take aways to include personalized gifts.
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Monroe/Ouachita Chapter
You will not be disappointed. Come out and support the annual event.
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Charles P. Adams Chapter
Baton Rouge, LA
Scholarships available for local students planning to attend GSU
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Metro DFW Chapter
Dallas, TX
The Class of 2025 will have 71 students in the locale planning to attend the 1st Annual Freshman Send-Off Party on July 19th from 1pm - 3pm at Arlington Baptist College Student Union.
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Metro DFW Chapter
Dallas, TX
Come out for an afternoon of thrilling horse racing, networking, and GSU Tiger pride! Tickets are $125 each and $1000,Table of 8.
Cashapp: $MetroDFW1901
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Southern California Chapter
Los Angeles, CA
Golfing for a great cause. Plan to come out and support the Event.
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Metro DFW Chapter
Dallas, TX
Recruiting future TIGERS!
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Morehouse Parish Chapter
Bastrop, LA
Morehouse Chapter provided 42 meals to the baseball team and staff on April 8 in Grambling. Congratulations to the baseball team on their 15-5 win over Wiley University.
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Metro DC Chapter
Come out and meet your GRAMFAM in the DMV area!
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River Parishes Chapter
LaPlace, LA
Scholarships available for local students
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Metro ATL Chapter
Atlanta, GA
For Women's History Month, this chapter donated 100 personal hygiene bags to My Sister's House, a local homeless shelter for women and children.
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News of Interest
Public Relations Chair: Vinson Primas
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Laura Knighten
We congratulate GUNAA life and Martha Adams chapter member, Laura Knighten --- 1952 GSU graduate. She is 95 years young!!!...and a living legend in the Hammond, LA community. A street has been named in her honor.
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New Student Leadership
We congratulate all new student leaders elected to SGA and the Royal Court!
The Student Government Association President - Elect is Amaya Moore and Miss Grambling State University - Elect is Sha'Cyla Allen.
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Kathy Lathon
We congratulate our GUNAA National Office Manager in her debut cameo speaking role. The film, "Old Man's Camp," is set to premiere later this year.
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LEGENDS
Sports
Hall of Fame
We congratulate our GUNAA life member, Mr. Martin Lemelle, Sr. (basketball) and all GramFam on their 2025 induction.
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Communications Team
Are you creative? Are you looking for a way to give back to your Alma Mater? The Communications Team is seeking volunteers to assist with the monthly newsletter. For more information, email gunaacommunications@gmail.com.
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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 —please reserve this limited service for members who depend on it to remain engaged with the alumni association.
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Office hours: Monday - Thursday | 9am - 3pm Central
Peak periods on Fridays
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Do you desire to see a bylaw change? Click here to submit your proposal for consideration using the Blank Template .
Article X Section I: Constitution and Bylaws may be amended or revised at any annual or special meetings of the Association with two-thirds vote of the voting power present and voting whether in person or by proxy, provided that the proposed amendment shall have been submitted in writing to the Secretary and the Constitution and Bylaws Committee at least sixty (60) days before the Association meets. The Association shall email a copy of the proposed amendment to each financial chapter of the Association no later than thirty (30) days before the annual or special meeting. The Constitution and Bylaws Committee shall review the proposed amendment and report its recommendations to the body at the annual or special meeting.
Bylaw amendments will be voted on at the upcoming national convention. Any submittals should be sent to the following emails: gunaaconstitutionandbylaws@gmail.com and gunaasecretary1901@gmail.com
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Get Involved in GUNAA
Join a 2025 National Committee!
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Are you looking for a way to make a difference and contribute to our organization’s success? Joining a national committee is an opportunity to share your ideas, utilize your skills, and help us achieve our goals. GramFam you can make an impact; your expertise and enthusiasm can help drive meaningful change.
Committees Available:
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· Social
· Young Alumni
· Fundraising
· Awards
· Membership
· Technology
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· Public Relations
· High School Relations/Recruiting
· History
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· PC For Students
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