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Atlanta Area Chapter

The Atlanta Area Chapter will be hosting its 3rd Annual "Gamecock Fiesta" at Pappasito's in Marietta on Thursday, May 9.  Make plans now to attend!

The chapter recently held an after-hours gathering at Fado Irish Pub in Buckhead.  Thanks to all who participated!

Shirley Smith ('76) - President
11104 St. James Dr.
Conyers, GA 30094
(770) 367-2073 (H)
jsuflute76@yahoo.com


Birmingham Area Chapter

The Birmingham Chapter will hold its 9th annual "State of the University" dinner at Ross Bridge Resort on Thursday, April 11 with Dr. William A. Meehan as guest speaker.  A social hour will begin at 6pm and the dinner will be at 7pm.  Register online at www.jsu.edu/giving.

The chapter recently held an after-hours event at Jefferson's in Hoover.  JSU Athletic Director Warren Koegel was our guest speaker.  Thanks to all who attended the event!

Birmingham Area Chapter Officers are:

Lacey Bacchus - President
Shane Wiley - Vice President
Ashlee Jones - Leadership Team
Ekaterina Fontikova - Leadership Team
Clay Sparks - Leadership Team

Lacey Bacchus ('00) - President
157 Hayesbury Lane
Pelham, AL 35124
(205) 982-5574 (W)
lbacchus@bmss.com


Black Alumni Chapter

The Black Alumni Chapter will be holding its annual Soul Food Banquet on Saturday, April 20 at 6pm on the 11th floor of the Houston Cole Library.  This year's guest speaker will be Senator Vivian Figures.  Make plans now to attend!

The chapter held a Jazz Mixer on the club level of Stadium Towers on the JSU campus in October, the evening prior to the JSU vs. Tennessee State football game.  The jazz group T.A.D. of Jazz performed and there were nearly 100 people in attendance!  Thanks to all who attended. 

The chapter will be hosting several tailgating events this fall.  Check back soon for more information. 
 
David Mahaffey ('01), President
156 Ashmaline Lane
Oxford, AL 36203
(256) 403-1033


Blount County Chapter

The Blount County Chapter recently hosted an alumni and prospective student dinner at Charlie B's in Oneonta.  The event was attended by about 85 people.  JSU's new head football coach Bill Clark was the guest speaker for the event.

The chapter hosted a Senior Sendoff Reception for Blount County students who began the fall semester at JSU. Thanks to all who attended.

The chapter is currently seeking a new president.  If you or anyone you know would be interested, please contact the JSU alumni office at 877-JSU-ALUM.


Calhoun County Chapter

The Calhoun County Chapter will be hosting its 8th annual Spring Shrimp Boil on Thursday, April 13, 2013.  Make plans now to attend!

The chapter held a wine & cheese reception in the Coxwell Room at JSU's field house on Thursday, October 25th in celebration of JSU's Homecoming week.  About 45 people attended the event and a silent auction raised $600 towards the chapter scholarship!  Thanks to all who participated.

The chapter held its 7th annual Spring Shrimp Boil at the alumni house pavilion on April 19, 2012.  This year's event was attended by nearly 300 people!  Musical entertainment was provided by JAXPAN.  Thanks to all who attended. 

Adrianne Curvin - President
Leadership Team - Danny Warrell, Catherine Minerich, Matt Whitaker

Adrianne Curvin ('96) - President
PO Box 627
Jacksonville, AL 36265
acurvin@curvinandking.com


Central Alabama Chapter

The Central Alabama Chapter hosted its third annual 'Denim & Diamonds' Gala at the Capital City Club in Montgomery on February 8, 2013. Special guest speaker was JSU President Dr. William A. Meehan and a silent auction helped raise money for the chapter's scholarship.  Thanks to all who participated! 

The Central Alabama Chapter has a new president!  We would like to welcome Leigha Cauthen as the new president for 2013 and would like to thank Mr. James Newell for his wonderful leadership over the past five years.

Leigha Cauthen ('03) - President
2247 Country Club Drive
Montgomery, AL 36106
(334) 467-1126 (H)
leighacauthen@aol.com


Central North Carolina Chapter

The Central North Carolina Chapter recently held a JSU basketball gathering in Asheville and the Gamecocks won at the buzzer!  Thanks to all who participated.

The chapter held a JSU football watching party in October at the Fox & Hound in Winston-Salem.  The chapter also held an alumni dinner at Newk's Express Cafe in Winston-Salem in May.

Check back soon for information regarding our next chapter event.

Tull Wigley ('94) - President
205 Village Green Square
Winston-Salem, NC 27104
tcwigley@gmail.com  


Chattahoochee Valley Chapter

The Chattahoochee Valley Chapter (Auburn/Opelika and surrounding areas) recently hosted an alumni dinner at Jeffersons in Opelika. Thanks to all who participated.

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 currently inactive. If you or anyone you know is interested in helping revive the chapter, please contact the alumni office.


Criminal Justice Chapter

The CJ Alumni Chapter will host an alumni reception at Brewer Hall on Friday, October 11, 2013 at 6pm. Make plans now to attend!

Jim Epik ('83/87) - President
571 Bailey Road
Weaver, AL 36277
703-255-6101
epikjim@gmail.com


Dekalb County Chapter

No activity at this time.

President - Brent Satterfield
Vice President - Susan Swann Shankles

Brent Satterfield ('87/90) - President
631 County Road 28
Geraldine, AL 35974
(256) 659-5478 (H)
satterfieldb@nacc.edu


Emergency Management Chapter

Currently inactive 


Etowah County Chapter

The Etowah County Alumni Chapter held an alumni dinner at Jeffersons on Broad Street in Gadsden in early March.  Thanks to all who attended! 

The chapter held a very successful after-hours at the Back 40 Beer Company in Gadsden in August.  It was such a success we intend to make it an annual event!  Check back soon for a date for this year's event. 

Nicole Marbut Cotton ('05) - President
107 Meadowpoint Way
Gadsden, AL 35903
(256) 295-3879 (C)
aubienm@aol.com


Greater Huntsville Area Chapter

The Greater Huntsville Area Chapter is hosting an alumni dinner at Jeffersons in Madison on Thursday, April 4th at 6pm.  Contact the JSU alumni office at 877-JSU-ALUM to make reservations.

Stefanie Walfield ('97) - President
112 Ophelia Circle
Harvest, AL 35749
(256) 425-8040 (H)
stefanie.walfield@gmail.com


Greater Rome Area Chapter

The Greater Rome Area Chapter is proud to be hosting JSU's new head football coach Bill Clark for an alumni dinner at Bella Roma on Thursday, April 25!  Reservations are required and can be made by calling the JSU alumni office at 877-JSU-ALUM.  

Randy Robertson ('05), President
1537 Old Summerville Road NW
Rome, GA 30165
kipownsme@bellsouth.net


Greater Washington D.C. Chapter

The Greater Washington D.C. Area Chapter (GWDCA) will be hosting a dinner event in the DC area in October.   More details will be posted as they become available.  

Timothy Ballard ('90/04) - President
30 Goodport Lane
Gaithersburg, MD 20878
(h) 202-701-3884
ballard.timothy@me.com


Grey Echelon Chapter

Make plans now to join the Southerners and Marching Ballerinas alumni group as they celebrate their 57th Anniversary November 8-9, 2013. Check back soon for more information.

Gene Inglis ('73), President
505 Hunter Lane SW
Jacksonville, AL 36265
(h) (256) 782-2069
teinglis@att.net


International House Program Alumni Chapter

The International House Program Alumni Chapter will be celebrating its annual U.N. Tea on Sunday, October 13, 2013.

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


J-Club Chapter

All former players are invited to join the Football JCLUB alumni chapter of the JSU National Alumni Association for only $25 a year for single player or $40 a year to include your spouse. Membership in the organization gains you access to the Coxwell Room at the JSU Fieldhouse prior to the home games. Join today!!!!

Don Hedden ('69), President
100 Rathdoon Ct.
Madison, AL 35757
donhedden@trigreenequipment.com

  

Marshall County Chapter

The Marshall County Alumni Chapter is holding a Gamecock Spirit Night at Jeffersons in Albertville on Tuesday, April 23rd.  Come out and meet new JSU head football coach Bill Clark!  There will be a silent auction to help raise funds for the chapter's scholarship AND Jeffersons is donated 10% of all sales to the chapter's scholarship.  Come out and support your local chapter at this event and tell everyone you know!  Make reservations by calling the JSU alumni office at 877-JSU-ALUM or via email at alumni@jsu.edu.

The chapter recently held their annual Mardi Gras Celebration at Papa Dubi's Cajun Restaurant in Guntersville in February. Thanks to all who attended. 

Chapter planning committee:

President: Deidra Tidwell
Leadership Team: Justin Smith, Barry Kennedy, Adam Pierce, Sherri Bruce

Deidra Tidwell ('01/03/06) - President
305 Mann Avenue
Boaz, AL 35957
(205) 572-1777 (H)
dtidwell@albertk12.org


Middle Tennessee Area Chapter

The Middle Tennessee Chapter is in the process of planning their next event.

New leadership to be named soon.


Northeast Florida Chapter

The chapter held event in Orlando, Jacksonville, and Gainesville the week leading up to the JSU vs. University of Florida football game in November.  Thanks to all who participated.

Brian Clark ('94) - President
5213 River Park Villa Drive
St. Augustine, FL 32092
(904) 522-1702 (h)
clarkbrian@bellsouth.net


North Texas Chapter

The North Texas Chapter is in the process of planning its next event.  Check back soon for more information.

Michael Merriweather ('05), President
11655 Audelia Rd #701
Dallas, TX 75243
(214) 341-3729
mbamerriweather@gmail.com


NW Georgia/SE Tennessee Chapter

The chapter recently hosted a Pre-game tailgate party in Chattanooga prior to the JSU vs. UTC football game. The event was catered by Sticky Fingers BBQ. Thanks to all who participated.

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 is currently seeking new leadership. If you or someone you know is interested in a leadership position with the chapter, contact the JSU alumni office.


ROTC Alumni Chapter
(Click here for the ROTC alumni Facebook page)

Click here to view the latest ROTC Alumni Chapter Newsletter.

The annual ROTC Alumni Banquet will be held on Friday, October 11 as part of Homecoming week, 2013. We hope to see you all here! 

Joe Serviss ('69) - Secretary/Treasurer
Lieutenant Colonel (Ret.), USA
Jacksonville, AL 36265
(256) 435-1776 (H)
(256) 235-0849 (C)
joeserviss@aol.com


Students Today, Alumni Tomorrow - The S.T.A.T. Club

Attention current JSU students! Be sure to check out the S.T.A.T. Club Facebook fan page and 'like' us to stay up-to-date with all club activities. Here is the link: http://www.facebook.com/#!/STATatJSU

Officers for the 2012/2013 school year are:
President: Katie Bowman
Vice President: Emmalie Cole
Executive Secretary: Heather Pollard
Treasurer: Meg Nevels
Social Director: Ryan Jefferson
Public Relations Director: Jessica Althouse

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. Click here to view a printable pdf version of the S.T.A.T. Club brochure with application for membership.

Katie Bowman
STAT President
c/o Alumni House
700 Pelham Rd. N
Jacksonville, AL 36265
kbowman@jsu.edu


Interested in starting an alumni chapter in your area?  Contact the JSU alumni office at 877-JSU-ALUM to find out more information about the process.