Message from Robert Ridley, President
Greetings Smithites,
September marks the beginning of the 2018-2019 alumni year and with a new set of goals. It's my goal for the JCSU Washington DC Metropolitan Area Alumni Chapter to set the standard for alumni engagement and giving among all JCSU alumni chapters. In FY 2017, DC Area Smithites gave more than $45,000 to support current JCSU students, $7,000 of which will support students directly from the DMV
The JCSU Alumni Chapter is an active, passionate and engage group of alumni and friends who love JCSU and the greater HBCU community. I encourage you to lend your contributions. It’s a place for you.
On our site you will be able to view our alumni calendar, become a member, and contribute to our endowment and access local resources
Some of my goals for the alumni year of 2018-2019
- To have 125 financial members. ITS MORE THAN 900 SMITHITES IN DMV area.
- Raise atleast $10,000 for our local scholarship endowment.
- Increase our use of social media and other communication tools to connect with Alumni
- Sponsor one signature event
- Host generational theme events
Welcome home! Hope you will join us in 2018-2019
Hold High the Gold and Blue!
Robert "Philly" Ridley, Chapter President
Class of 1999
How can you become involved:
1. Become a financial member of the JCSU Washington, DC Metropolitan Area Alumni Chapter. Dues are $60 which pays your local and national alumni dues.
2. You can attend chapter meetings on the second Saturday of each month from 12 Noon to 2PM.
3. Attend JCSU Chats where we discuss professional development and self-improvement (chats will be held once a quarter starting in September).
4. Assist with the operations of the chapter and join a committee. I am especially looking for someone to manage our website and social media accounts.
5. Volunteer to attend a College Fair.
Your participation will help us reach the following goals for this year:
1. To have 125 financial members exceeding our 2017-2018 membership of 64.
2. Raise an additional $15,000 for our scholarship endowment. During the past two years, we've raised $12,000 (annually). If we each give just $16.66, we will reach out goal!
3. Provide leadership opportunities for members
4. Increase our efforts and alumni positioning to target young alumni (graduates within the last 10 years).
5. Build a connection (mentor) between alumni and current students at JCSU.
Please contact me directly at 202.468.9037 if you have additional questions or concerns.
Hold High the Gold and Blue!
Robert "Philly" Ridley
Chapter President
Hold High the Gold and Blue!
Robert "Philly" Ridley
Chapter President