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Trojan Weekly:  Our Online Newsletter for Alumni and Friends
January 10, 2020
  
Alumni graduate from the university, but the university never graduates from its alumni." 

Membership into the Virginia State University Alumni Association is one of the best ways to maintain a lifelong connection back to Virginia State University. As an independent, non-profit 501(c)(3) organization, your membership helps to strengthen the vitality of the Association by infusing your talents, skills, experiences, and expertise into a membership roster that helps make Virginia State University the strongest institution possible. Show your Trojan pride by joining or renewing your membership with the Virginia State University Alumni Association today!

VSUAA Membership Categories
 
The Virginia State University Alumni Association currently offers three types of membership. These include Annual, Associate, and Life and are described in detail below. 

Annual Membership - $30.00 per year
Annual membership is designated for those individuals who attended Virginia State, or any of its  previous designations.Those who subscribe within this category pay annual national dues of $30.00 to the National Alumni Association directly -at large- or through a local chapter, and receive full membership benefits for one year.  Membership is FREE for New Graduates following their first year after graduation. 

Associate Membership - $30.00 per year
Associate membership is designated for those individuals who did not attend Virginia State, or any of its previous designations, but have an interest in advancing the goals of the University through the Alumni Association. Those who subscribe within this category pay annual national dues of $30.00 to the National Alumni Association directly -at large- or through a local chapter, and receive full membership benefits for one year.

Life Membership - $750.00
Life Membership is conferred to those individuals who meet the qualifications in one of the above membership designations and have submitted an application and have paid the $750.00 fee for Life Membership. A subscribing life member is an individual making payments towards life membership.
Join/Renew Your VSU Alumni Association Membership Today!
Note:   Local chapter dues vary and are in addition to the National membership dues of $30.00.  You can pay your National Membership Dues and Life Membership online by  clicking here , however, if you are joining through a local chapter we encourage you to pay your National dues through the local chapter.  
If you prefer to mail in your application, please click here to download


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Alumni News 
Happy Birthday To All VSU Alumni Born In The Month Of January






May your birthday and everyday be filled with the warmth of sunshine, the happiness of smiles, the sounds of laughter, the feeling of love and the sharing of good cheer. 

 


 
Trojan On The Move:  Rodney Robinson, 2019 National Teacher of the Year
Secure Your Room For The CIAA At The VSU Host Hotel 
The Virginia State University Alumni Association has secured the Embassy Suites Charlotte Uptown as the VSU host hotel for the 2020 CIAA Basketball Tournament.  This will be the CIAA basketball tournament's last year in the Queen City, so you don't want to miss this final opportunity of camaraderie as we close this chapter in CIAA history before the tournament moves to the City of Baltimore in 2021. 

Secure your room by January 24th at https://book.passkey.com/go/VSUAlumni2020. A minimum three-night stay is required. Help spread the word and lets paint the city Orange and Blue!  For questions, please email Dr. Michael Rainey at vicepresident@vsuaaonline.com
Get Your CIAA Tournament All-Session Pass! 
Get your CIAA all-session pass! Buy one general admission ticket at the regular price, get the second ticket for half-off! That's a saving of $100!  Don't delay! Offer good December 1-31, 2019, or while supplies last.  Go to  Ticketmaster.com  to purchase your ticket today!  For questions, please contact the CIAA at 704-910-2133, ext. 105. 

VSU Trojan Explosion Marching Band Are In The Top Ranks of HBCU Bands 
Great news! The VSU Trojan Explosion Marching Band are in the top ranks of HBCU bands for the end of the marching season according to the ESPN/The Undefeated HBCU Band Rankings.  


Virginia State University Marching Band VSU 2019

Save The Date:  Trojan Explosion 5th Annual Alumni Weekend Event

Fallen Trojans

Our hearts go out to the bereaved families of our fallen Trojans.  May our prayers ease the pain of your lost and serve as comfort to your family and loved ones.

Whenever you learn of the passing of a fellow Trojan, please help keep the University informed by sending an email to the following email address: alumni@vsu.edu.  


Please include the obituary/notification or funeral program so it can be updated in the database. This process will ensure that VSU's records are up to date.  

Show Your Trojan Pride 
Ride With Trojan Pride


Whether cruising down I-95 or traveling across the country, Trojan Pride Tags are a great way to displa y your love for Virginia State University by telling everyone on the road not only where you're from but also where your heart is!

This pride promotion is an initiative of the VSUAA-Washington, DC Chapter to help showcase VSU and alumni pride throughout the State of Maryland.  This pride promotion is a "win-win" for both the University and the Washington, DC Chapter since part of the revenue from the purchase of these plates are returned back through perpetual scholarship support.  

To learn more on how you can get your plate visit our website at 
Get A Quote From GEICO And Help The Alumni Association A t The Same Time

The VSU Alumni Association is proud to partner with GEICO to offer VSU alumni and members a discounted rate on GEICO auto insurance.

By contacting GEICO for a free, no obligation quote and identifying yourself as a VSU alumnus, you will help support your Alumni Association, which receives compensation from this program each time a VSU alum gets an auto insurance quote from GEICO.  The compensation received goes to support student scholarships.  

To find out how much you could save with GEICO, call 1-800-368-2734 -- and be sure to mention that you're a VSU alum.   You can also get an online quote by  clicking on this link.  If you already have a G EICO policy, contact GEICO anyway to discuss whether you qualify for the VSU alum discount.  GEICO offers great rates, superior 24-hour service, fast and fair claim handling, customized coverage, convenient payment plans, safety discounts and more.  
Join The VSU Federal Credit Union Today! 
For more information please visit  www.vsufcu.org.

Chapter News & Events 
Chapter Reminders:
Attention Chapter Presidents!   Please complete and submit the information below for your chapter if you haven't done so already.
Also, if you haven't done so already, please submit your membership rosters and chapter dues.  
VSUAA - Prince George's County (MD) Chapter 
University News
HBCU Sunday At Alfred Street Baptist Church in Alexandria, VA
2020 Freedom Classic Festival
The 25th Annual Freedom Classic Festival returns to VSU's Multi-Purpose Center on January 18, 2020.  The festival celebrates the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and the rich history and culture of two of the nation's top HBCUs - VSU and Virginia Union.   Dust off your VSU gear and join us for the 25th installment of one of the biggest HBCU rivalries ever!   
  • 4:00PM - Doors Open
  • 4:45PM - High School Drumline Competition
  • 6:00PM - VUU vs. VSU Women's Basketball Game
  • 8:00PM - VUU vs. VSU Men's Basketball Game
Click here for more information   
Honoring The Legacy Of Saint Paul's College
SAVE THE DATE - VSU Homecoming 2020

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About Us
The Virginia State University Alumni Association strives to promote and advance the interests of Virginia State University; to foster life-long relationships between the University and its alumni; and to promote the interaction of alumni with each other.
Virginia State University Alumni Association | P.O. Box 2488 Petersburg, VA 23804  
(804) 524 - 5596
Email: stayinformed@vsuaaonline.com