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Jacksonville State University



Art Alumni Chapter

The Art Alumni Chapter produces a regular e-newsletter. If you would like to receive updates on the chapter on a regular basis please e-mail your updated contact info to iveta.staks@gmail.com. We are also looking for some more individuals to assist with different committees within the chapter.

Iveta Staks ('06) - President
903 Vaughn Drive
Weaver, AL 36277
(256) 453-9191 (C)
iveta.staks@gmail.com


Atlanta Area Chapter

The Atlanta Area Chapter is currently seeking new leadership. If you would like to be a part of the planning committee for the chapter, please contact Alan Renfroe at the JSU alumni office at 877-JSU-ALUM.

The chapter recently hosted a Pre-Game Tailgate Party at The Varsity in Midtown prior to the JSU vs. Georgia Tech football game. There were over 150 people in attendance! Thanks to all who participated.
 


Birmingham Area Chapter

The Birmingham Chapter recently held their annual luncheon at Lloyd's Restaurant on Highway 280. Thanks to all who attended!

Check back soon for an announcement regarding the chapter's next activity.

The chapter held a "State of the University" event in May at Ross Bridge Resort, and JSU President Dr. William A. Meehan was our guest speaker.

Birmingham Area Chapter Officers are:

Emily Clark - President
Lacey Bacchus - Vice President/President Elect
Shane Wiley - Vice President

Emily Clark ('99), President
2385 Abbeyglen Circle
Hoover, AL 35226
(205) 916-6133 (W)
(205) 940-2499 (H)
emily.clark.lvlo@statefarm.com


Black Alumni Chapter

The Chapter held a Soul Food Dinner on Saturday, February 14th on the 11th floor of the Houston Cole Library.  Thanks to all who attended.

Fred Pearson ('79), President
390 Knight Lane

Sylacauga, AL 35150
(256) 249-3926


Blount County Chapter

The Blount County Chapter is currently seeking new leadership. The chapter would like to thank Dr. Joe Brindley for his wonderful leadership over the past few years. If you or someone you know would be interested in leading the chapter, please contact the JSU alumni office.


Calhoun County Chapter

The Calhoun County Chapter will be holding their annual After-Hours event in support of JSU's Homecoming Week on Thursday, October 22nd at 6pm at The Vault on the square in Jacksonville. Click here to view invitation postcard containing all the details. Make reservations by calling the alumni office at 782-5404.

Congratulations to the Calhoun County Alumni Chapter! The chapter will be recognized at the Homecoming football game this year as the recipient of the JSU Alumni Association's Chapter of the Year award!

The chapter held its 4th annual Spring Shrimp Boil in April. There were approximately 230 people in attendance! Musical entertainment was provided by the steel drum band JAXPAN. Thanks to all who attended this wonderful event and make plans now to attend next year's event on April 22, 2010.

Lynn Burgess-Smith - President
Andy Green - Vice President of Recruiting
Adrianne Curvin - Vice President of Community Relations

Lynn Burgess-Smith ('85), President
PO Box 3522
Oxford, AL 36203
lynnburgesssmith@att.net
(Sam)



Central Alabama Chapter

The Central Alabama Chapter recently held an alumni night at the Montgomery Biscuits minor league baseball game. Thanks to all who attended!

The chapter is currently planning its next activity. Tentative plans are being made for a riverboat dinner cruise event featuring a guest speaker from the University. Be sure to check back soon for an announcement regarding our next event.

Chapter Officers:
James Newell - President
Leigha Cauthen - Vice President
Pat White - Secretary

James Newell ('91), President
2010 Vonica Rose Se
Deatsville, AL 36022
(334) 290-7913 (H)
James.Newell@miltope.com


Central North Carolina Chapter

Congratulations to the JSU Alumni Association's newest chapter! The Association's Board of Governors recently voted unanimously to recognize the newly formed Central North Carolina Chapter. Mr. Alan LaQuay will serve as the chapter's inaugural president. If you would like more information about the chapter, please contact Alan LaQuay at alan@laquay.com.

The chapter formed as a result of a survey that was administered last year which resulted in an alumni event in Chapel Hill, NC at the Carolina Brewery. Thanks to all who attended and supported the event!

Alan LaQuay ('81), President
280 Indian Trail
Timberlake, NC 27583
alan@laquay.com


Central Texas Chapter

No scheduled activity at this time. 

Brandie Cleaver ('96), President
Friends of Texas Public Schools

www.fotps.org
2211 Tye Valley Rd
Harker Heights, TX 76548
(254) 291-4623 (H)
fotps@hot.rr.com


Chattahoochee Valley Chapter

The Chattahoochee Valley (Auburn/Opelika and surrounding areas) recently held an alumni dinner at Logan's Roadhouse in Opelika. Our special guest speaker was JSU's Vice President of Academic & Student Affairs Dr. Rebecca Turner. Thanks to all who attended!

Check back soon for an announcement regarding our next activity.
Wendy Perry - President
Nicole Simmons - Vice President
Jay Prater - Vice President

Wendy Perry ('00), President
8230 Alabama Highway 51
Opelika, AL 36804
(334) 728-7522 (H)
wendyperry@bellsouth.net



Cherokee County Chapter

The chapter is in the process of selecting new officers and will become active again soon. Check back soon for an announcement of future activities.  If you or anyone you know are interested in helping to reviving the chapter, please contact the alumni office.  


Criminal Justice Chapter

The CJ Alumni Chapter will host its 5th annual alumni dinner at the JSU alumni house pavilion on Friday, October 23rd, the night before Homecoming 2009. The dinner will once again be sponsored by Calhoun County Sheriff Larry Amerson, and throughout the day, the sheriff's department will be displaying many of their capabilities, including K-9 units, simulators, and SWAT demonstrations. Make plans now to attend this year's event!  Click here to view invitation flyer containing all of the information. 

Lana Guthrie (‘99), President
107 Cedars Glen Circle
Villa Rica, GA  30180
(h) 770-456-9893
(w) 404-372-7570
lanajill@charter.net


Dekalb County Chapter

The chapter has no scheduled activities at this time. 

President - Brent Satterfield
Vice President - Susan Swann Shankles


Brent Satterfield ('87/90), President                Susan Swann Shankles ('90), Vice President
631 County Road 28                                     Asst. General Manager, Holiday Inn Express
Geraldine, AL 35974                                     112 Airport Road W.
(256) 659-5478 (H)                                        Fort Payne, AL 35968
bamacop@farmerstel.com                             (256) 997-1020
                                                                   suzs65@yahoo.com


Emergency Management Chapter

The JSU National Alumni Association proudly welcomes its newest chapter - The Emergency Management Alumni Chapter!  The chapter exists to keep alumni of JSU's Emergency Management program networked with one another and informed.  The group meets online via Blackboard usually every other Thursday evening around 7pm.  For more information, contact chapter president Alison Welty at alison.welty@gmail.com

Alison Welty ('04) - President
PO Box 680867
Prattville, AL 36068
(334) 358-4059
alison.welty@gmail.com


Etowah County Chapter

The Etowah County Chapter recently held an alumni dinner at Austin's Steak & Seafood Restaurant in Gadsden.  We had a great turnout!  Thanks to all who attended!   

President - Grover Kitchens

Grover Kitchens ('87/89), President
1600 Main Street
Gadsden, AL 35904
(256) 547-0373 (H)
(256) 593-1861 (W)
gkitchens@snead.edu


Florida Panhandle Chapter

The JSU Alumni Association recently hosted two events along the Gulf Coast. An alumni after-hours was held at Wintzell's Oyster House in downtown Mobile on Tuesday, September 8th and an after-hours was held at the Will Call Sports Grille in Pensacola on September 10th. In addition, Mr. Charley Waldrup hosted a pre-game gathering in Tallahassee prior to the JSU vs. Florida State football game. Thanks to all who attended these events!


Greater Huntsville Area Chapter

The Greater Huntsville Area Chapter hosted a pre-game tailgate gathering prior to the JSU vs. Alabama A&M game at The End Zone Sports Grille in Huntsville. There were nearly 100 people in attendance! Thanks to all who supported this event.

The chapter held a younger alumni event called "Chillin' with the Prez" at Ketchup at The Bridge Street in April. Our special guest speaker for the event was JSU President Dr. William A. Meehan. Thanks to all who attended!

Check back soon for an announcement regarding the chapter's next activity.

Miranda Martin ('04), President
114 Raleigh Way
Huntsville, AL 35811
(256) 239-1874 (H)

mirandabmartin@hotmail.com


Greater Rome Area Chapter

The Greater Rome Area Chapter recently held an alumni & friends dinner at the new location of Las Palmas Mexican Restaurant in Rome. Our special guest was Alan Renfroe from the JSU Alumni Relations office. Thanks to everyone who participated!

Check back soon for announcement regarding the chapter's next activity.

President: Carla Patterson
Vice President: Randy Robertson
Chapter Officer: Brice Wood 

Carla Patterson ('89/99), President
1 Sugarwood Dr.
Rome, GA 30165
cbpjsu@gmail.com


Greater Washington D.C. Chapter

Click here to view the latest chapter newsletter for the Greater Washington D.C. Area Chapter!

The Greater Washington D.C. Area Chapter (GWDCA) recently held an alumni reception at the home of Congressman Mike and Beth Rogers. Thanks to all who attended!

Chapter officers:

Derrick Bryant, President
Timothy Ballard, Vice President
Gordon Rogers, Secretary
James Joyner, Ph.D., Treasurer
Dave Bryan, Scholarship Committee Chairman

Derrick Bryant (‘88), President
205 Spectacular Bid Drive
Havre De Grace, MD 21078
(h) 410-939-0299
(w) 301-688-4949
dmispy@hotmail.com


Grey Echelon Chapter (former Marching Southerners & Ballerinas)

The former Southerners and Marching Ballerinas will be holding their annual reunion on Saturday, November 21, 2009.  Make plans now to attend!

Gene Inglis ('73), President
416 Goodlett Avenue #2A
Jacksonville, AL 36265
teinglis@cableone.net


International House Program Alumni Chapter

The International House Program Alumni Chapter will be planning another reunion for 2010. Check back soon for more details. 

Kim Greene - President ('85/'88)
229 Prairie Dr.
Madison, AL 35758
kgreene@knology.net
(256) 837-2486

Marshall County Chapter

The Marshall County Alumni Chapter in conjunction with the Greater Huntsville Area Chapter hosted a pre-game tailgating event at The End Zone Sports Grille in Huntsville prior to the JSU vs. Alabama A&M football game. Thanks to all who attended!

The chapter held their annual Mardi Gras Celebration on Fat Tuesday, February 24th, at Papa Dubi's Cajun Restaurant beside Lowe's in Guntersville. There were over 50 people in attendance! Thanks to all who supported the event.

The chapter is in the process of scheduling its next activity. Check back soon for an announcement regarding our next event.

Chapter planning committee:
Katie Boggus - President
Danza McAbee
Deidra Tidwell
Adam Pierce
Brady Thrower

Katie Boggus ('01), President
PO Box 30
Guntersville, AL 35976
(205) 741-5347 (W)
 
katie.boggus@rossbridgeresort.com


Middle Tennessee Area Chapter

No scheduled activity at this time. The chapter is currently seeking new leadership.


North Texas Chapter

No activity scheduled at this time.  

Greg Foster ('85) - President
PO Box 451791
Garland, TX 75045
gregkfoster@verizon.net 


NW Georgia/SE Tennessee Chapter

No activity at this time.

Brad Butler ('95)
Conasauga Judicial Circuit
P.O. Box 1066
Dalton, GA 30722
(706) 876-1396 (W)
(706) 695-2625 (H)
bbutler@whitfieldcountyga.com


Nursing Alumni Chapter

The Nursing Alumni Chapter has a new chapter president!  Mr. Dan Robertson will serve as the chapter's new president and he is looking for other officers as well.  If you or someone you know would like to serve as an officer for the chapter, contact Dan Robertson.

Dan Robertson ('07), President
212 Davis Ave.
Oxford, AL 36203
(256) 835-6979 (H)
(256) 591-4582 (C)
DLR5JSU@gmail.com


ROTC Alumni Chapter

(Click here for the ROTC alumni home page)

The annual ROTC Alumni Banquet will be held at the Gamecock Center on the JSU campus on Friday, October 23rd as part of Homecoming week, 2009. Make plans now to attend!

Mark Pentecost ('75), President
809 County Road 18
Piedmont, AL 36272
(256) 447-7950 (H)
pentecostm@allandtrust.org


Students Today, Alumni Tomorrow - The STAT Club

The STAT Club has a new web site! Check it out at http://statclub.webs.com.

Officers for the 2009/2010 school year are:

President: Kimberly Megill
Vice President: Shalon Montgomery
Executive Secretary: Jonathan Patrick Davis
Treasurer: Krystal Hardy
Social Director: Kayla Barnes
Executive Officer: Jeremy Prothro

Applications for membership in STAT are now being accepted throughout the year. If you are interested in applying or would like more information, contact Alan Renfroe in the JSU Alumni Relations office at (256) 782-8256.

Kimberly Megill
STAT President
c/o Alumni House
700 Pelham Rd. N
Jacksonville, AL 36265
kimberlymegillstat@yahoo.com



Other News

The JSU Alumni Association has a presence on Facebook!  Search for the JSU Alumni Association on Facebook and join as a member!

A Housing Alumni Reunion is being planned for next year's Homecoming, 2010.  A group of alumni are organizing a focus/planning group.  Check out the group on Facebook at:

http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=142207356610

Many of the football players and Delta Zeta alums from the 1980s recently held a tailgate gathering on the JSU quad prior to the JSU vs. UT-Martin game. Thanks to all who attended!
If you have any questions about chapter activities, interested in attending scheduled events, interested in serving as a volunteer for one of the chapters, or are interested in starting up a new chapter, please contact Alan Renfroe at the Alumni Office at (256) 782-8256.



If you have any questions about chapter activities, interested in attending scheduled events, interested in serving as a volunteer for one of the chapters, or are interested in starting up a new chapter, please contact Alan Renfroe at the Alumni Office at (256) 782-8256.
 





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