|
GUNAA
Newsletter
May2024
| |
Grambling University National Alumni Association | |
Interested in Becoming a Member?! | |
|
Becoming a part of the change is a picture away.
FREE the 1st year for recent GSU graduates!
| |
|
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. | | |
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.
| | |
Program Guidelines & Priorities:
- Seeking currently enrolled students at Grambling State University with a current record of volunteerism in the community, active leadership in either school or non-school sponsored activities, and/or participation in extracurricular school activities.
- Applicants must have a minimum GPA of 2.75, and a total family annual income under $100,000.
-
Scholarship funds will be paid directly to the university. It will be the student’s responsibility to submit to GUNAA their current semester's tuition and fees, G number, and all other pertinent information.
-
Applicants must have all documentation submitted along with their application attesting they are a qualified fit for this scholarship program by application deadline central time zone, late applications are not accepted.
www.gunaa/org/scholarships
| | |
Ballots will be mailed electronically starting June 3rd. You may cast your vote between June 3 and June 30, 2024. 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
| | |
2024 GUNAA NATIONAL CONVENTION | |
|
Join us in Houston!
Click here
Hashtag: #GRAMFAMCPU
Would you like to be a National Convention Sponsor?
| Click image below to view tentative schedule. | | |
Louisiana News | Impactors
| |
|
Click the title to read each article
| | |
CONGRATS GUNAA Life Member & Past National Officer - Alvin Washington
Mr. Williams will become the Interim Chancellor for Southern University's Law Center.
| |
Congrats to Our GRADUATES | |
|
Baseball
Congratulations to our men's baseball team - SWAC Tournament Champions!!
Congrats to OUR 4 baseball players and the Sports Information Director on their elite recognition!
We are going to the NCAA World Series. Let's show up and cheer on the Tigers to victory - Friday, May 31st, at
1 pm at Texas A&M campus in College Station, TX.
| | |
Track and Field
Congratulations to Jaime, Jet, and Lawrence for qualifying for the NCAA East Regionals.
Congratulations to Jet Brown for qualifying for the Track Nationals in the long jump! If you are in the PNW/Oregon area, please come out and cheer him on.
| |
| |
Four GUNAA Members to be Inducted into the HOF
Congratulations
*Elsie Dillard
*Larry Pannell
*Herman Arvie
*Robert Williams
Grambling Legends Sports Hall of Fame tickets can be purchased by contacting
Dr. Ruby D. Higgins
318-243-7557 or via email
| |
|
| |
Baseball World Series - College Station, TX
GSU is inviting all alum to come out and support the Tigers!
1pm - College Station, TX
| | |
|
| |
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!
| | |
|
| |
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.
| |
We encourage all officers, regional representatives, committee chairs, and chapters to contribute content via gunaacommunications@gmail.com | |
Douglas L. Williams Chapter | |
St. Landry Parish Chapter | |
Southern California Chapter | |
River Parishes Chapter
(St Charles, St. James, St. John Parishes, LA)
| |
Due to forecasted severe weather, the event has been moved to June 9th. | |
We celebrate ACADEMIC Excellence....always! | |
|
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!
| | | |
|
Job Opportunity - Chattanooga TN
PRESS SECRETARY. Great opportunity for someone early in their communications career or someone looking to break into communications from another profession. Role description
| | | |
|
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!
| | | |
GUNAA National Alumni Association | |
House Matters
MAIN MOTIONS
To introduce a new subject
Member1: (obtains the floor) I MOVE to ______ or I MOVE THAT ____.
Member2: (without rising) Second.
Chair: It is moved and seconded to _____ or THAT ____.
Those in favor, say aye (Pause). Those opposed, say no (Pause).
The AYES have it and the motion is adopted OR the NOES have it and the motion fails.
Below are the GUNAA documents that govern our association. It is important for all members to acquaint themselves with the contents:
-
Constitution & Bylaws -- This is the latest version of our bylaws from the July 2023 National Convention. For a copy, click here.
-
Financial Procedures - This is the most recent version from 2013. We are currently updating this crucial document. For a copy, click here.
-
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.
|
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
| |
|
Office Hours
Monday - Thursday
9am - 3pm Central
peak periods on Fridays
| |
2024 Theme: "We are LOYAL to thee..." | | | | |