2011 T H E N A T I O N A L A L U M N I A S S O C I A T I O N N E W S L E T T E R FALL/WINTER

SHAW UNIVERSITY

1. Participate in the NAA’s fund raising efforts by giving $1, $5, $20, $50, $100 or more per month. Please accept our thanks in advance. Money can be given via the university website or send checks to: The Office of Institutional Advancement, 118 East South Street, Raleigh, NC 27611.

2. Participate by joining both your local chapter and the National Alumni Association. NAA Annual dues are $50 per year and $1000 for life time membership. Please be reminded that in 2010 the life time membership was increased to $1000.00 to be paid over a period of five years. Please join today by mailing your check to NAA, P.O. Box 27036, Raleigh, NC 27611.

3. Participate and become informed through a video conference November 15th, 2011. Hearing and understanding this accurate and up to date financial information can assist you in dispelling rumors. You will need a computer, a telephone and an hour and a half of your time.

4. Get involved and be in contact with other Shaw alumni by phone and/or email. 5. Please provide the NAA and the university with your full current name, address, phone number, email address,

and other pertinent information, as well as, the year you graduated or years that you attended Shaw University. This information can be entered on the website or given to your chapter president for submission.

6. Be prayerful and positive about Shaw University.

Peace and Blessings,

Emily Perry ’71 National Alumni President

Greetings Shaw Alumni:

As we continue to rejoice from an outstanding homecoming 2011 and begin a fundraiser for $1 million to assist our university, let us remain prayerful and positive about the future of Shaw University. We have withstood the test of challenges and times but our doors remain open. Shaw University is the oldest historical African American institution in the south and was built on a foundation of God, love, justice and equal opportunities for all men and women. We need your support and participation to maintain our University and our high standards of excellence.

I would like to thank all alumni for their generous contributions be it time, money or talent. Our remarkable alumni worked hard to raise funds in the past so we can do the same in raising $1 million. These funds will be used for student scholarships/adopt-a-student and/or basic ongoing upkeep of the university. Your support has allowed several of our students to remain in school. To access some of their testimonies please log onto shawunaa.net. $203,000 was allocated toward unrestricted student funds in 2010 and $203,000 for unrestricted. The NAA campaign continues with a new challenge to raise $1 million by fiscal year ending June 30th, 2012.

Emily Perry, President of NAA speaks at Annual Alumni Banquet

NATIONAL ALUMNI ASSOCIATION OBTAINS

501c3 STATUS

NOVEMBER 15NAA WEBINAR

DECEMBER 9KANNAPOLIS CAPE

REGIONAL HOLIDAY GATHERING

DECEMBER 9ROCKY MOUNT CAPEREGIONAL HOLIDAY

GATHERING

FEBRUARY 27- MARCH 3, 2012

100TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION CIAA

TOURNAMENTCHARLOTTE, NC

JUNE 8-10, 2012NAA LEADERSHIP/CONFAB

NORCROSS, GEORGIA

OCTOBER 15-21, 2012(TENTATIVE)

HOMECOMING CELEBRATION

On July 12th, 2011, the National Alumni Association of Shaw University  obtained 501c3 status. Special thanks to the following NAA members who initiated this process. Charles Sparks was very instrumental in beginning this process for the NAA and the late Glenn Horton who worked very diligently to start the paper work for the 501c3 status. We are grateful for both individuals who shared in this tremendous effort, in order to move the NAA to the next level. Antowanna Blount worked tirelessly day and night to assist the NAA with making sure that we had all the appropriate documents to submit to the Internal Revenue Service. We greatly appreciate the time that she worked and it will never be forgotten.

Now that we have the 501c3 status the real work begins. What does this mean for NAA?  This means we are now ready to raise some money for our Alma Mater by measures of tax deduction, which we did not have before. It means that all contributions are now tax deductible through the NAA , except for goods and services that are provided. Can we count on you? We raised over $400,000 in a short period of time in the past. We are confident that we can repeat our success.

We thank you in advance for your time and financial efforts and we know with God’s help we will achieve our goal.

STUDENTS FIRST! PLEASE HELP KEEP OUR STUDENTS AT SHAW!

DATES TO REMEMBER

HAVE QUESTIONS, CONCERNS OR COMPLIMENTS?

CONTACT US!

Emily Perry, PresidentE-MAIL- ejpejj@yahoo.comPHONE- 704 - 645 - 8710

Dr. Alton Byrd, Vice PresidentE-MAIL- abbyrd2@verizon.net

SHAW UNIVERSITY HOMECOMING 2011“BACK L IKE WE NEVER LEFT”

The Shaw University Homecoming Experience continues to be an exhilarating experience from beginning to end. Each year, thousands of faithful alumni, family, and friends come home. The multi faceted homecoming celebration has fostered a legacy of fellowship, entertainment and most importantly good ol' Shaw “U” pride.

The homecoming committee has already starting planning homecoming 2012. Next year’s event will be one for the history books!

The Class of 1961 presented Shaw University with a check for $72,605

WE NEED POWERFUL PRAYER WARRIORS!!!!

Pro Christo et Humanitate- that religion and learning go hand in hand, and character grows with knowledge. That is the Shaw University motto.  Our beloved Shaw University was built on strong Christian values. Let us remind ourselves how far we have come and know God is always in control. Join the NAA each Wednesday morning from 6:30 to 7:00 for prayer.

DIAL: 218-339-2500 Code 306861#

TELL A FRIEND!

National Alumni Association of Shaw UniversityPO Box 27036Raleigh, NC 27611

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