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GUNAA
Newsletter
March 2024
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Grambling University National Alumni Association | |
Interested in Becoming a Member?! | | |
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Becoming a part of the change is a picture away.
FREE the 1st year for recent GSU graduates!
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We had 23 new members join GUNAA this month. | | | |
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ELECTION TIME!
We would love to see at least two candidates running for each office. Go to gunaa.org, click Election 2024, and download the letter of intent and election guidelines.
The application deadline is March 30, 2024, at 11:59 p.m. Use your talents, time, and treasure to invest in Grambling's future. We need you!!! Future Gramblinites need you!!! Your classmates need you!!!
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Voice Services
This service is accessible to all GUNAA alumni who graduated from or attended GSU before 1986.
Please contact our national office at 318.247.6770 if you should need hard copies of any GUNAA materials. In the spirit of fairness and to prioritize those in genuine need of assistance—specifically, individuals with disabilities or those without access to email and/or cellphones—please reserve this limited service for members who depend on it to remain engaged with the alumni association.
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Program Guidelines & Priorities:
- Seeking currently enrolled students at Grambling State University with a current record of volunteerism in the community, active leadership in either school or non-school sponsored activities, and/or participation in extracurricular school activities.
- Applicants must have a minimum GPA of 2.75, and a total family annual income under $100,000.
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Scholarship funds will be paid directly to the university. It will be the student’s responsibility to submit to GUNAA their current semester's tuition and fees, G number, and all other pertinent information.
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Applicants must have all documentation submitted along with their application attesting they are a qualified fit for this scholarship program by application deadline central time zone, late applications are not accepted.
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GUNAA NATIONAL CONVENTION | |
EARLY REGISTRATION extended
by one week!
Join us in Houston! Click here
Hashtag: #GRAMFAMCPU
Would you like to be a National Convention Sponsor?
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History is the appropriate theme for the Rev Dr. Arlester Brown - Born in Homer, Louisiana, April 1st, 1924, and spent a great deal of his life in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Arlester was one of legendary Coach Eddie Robinson’s first players and a member of Grambling’s famous 1942 team which went unbeaten, untied, and unscored upon during their season. Grambling didn’t field a team the next two (2) seasons due to World War II.
A 1949 graduate of Grambling, he holds a bachelor’s degree in science. His journey took him from the south at 18 years old, to the front lines of WWII in Europe. As a Quartermaster engineer with the 599th Quartermaster Laundry Company, he played a vital role in keeping troops supplied and clean during the war. Brown was hit by shrapnel when an unmanned buzz bomb exploded near him in January 1945. Arlester and other black soldiers were treated with more respect and equality in Europe than at home in a highly segregated American culture. This past summer Dr. Arlester had an opportunity to make a unique trip to Normandy to mark 79 years since D-Day. To facilitate assistance to Grambling college, graduates began to organize in the late 1950s. “There was a great need to financially support the college and its students (as is today) “. Dr. Brown was elected parliamentarian (The alumni newsletter was the “Alumni Link 1960”) and remained active for many, many years. He reminds us of the often-overlooked contributions of individuals like him. Let us celebrate his legacy.
Birthday cards may be sent via email or by postal mail to 3700 North Capital St. N. W. #104, Washington DC 20011.
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Women's Basketball
Congratulations to our Lady Tigers on advancing in the WNIT tournament. We are incredibly proud and eagerly anticipate supporting them in the next season.
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Cheerleaders
Our 2023 National Co-Ed Cheerleading Champions are asking for alumni support as they continue to provide spirit, pride and support of all athletic teams. Donate here
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Men's Basketball
What an exceptional season! Congrats to the Men's Basketball team as they are SWAC Champions, SWAC Tournament Champions, selected to participate in the
NCAA Tournament and won their first NCAA game - ever!
Coach Donte' Jackson was named SWAC Coach of the Year and HBCU All Stars NCAA Division 1 Coach of the Year; Tra'Michael Moton for being name SWAC Tournament MVP; Kintavious Dozier for being named All SWAC First Team and Tra'Michael Moton and Jourdan Smith for being named a HBCU All Star.
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Men's Baseball
Seek out chances to attend both home and away games, particularly those in proximity to your communities. We encourage local chapters to host our teams whenever feasible. Purchase Tickets
SWAC Tournament will be in Atlanta, GA on Wednesday, May 22 - Sunday, May 26 at Russ Chandler Stadium.
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Football
We hope to see you at the Spring game- April 20th!
Your purchase of season tickets helps to support the program. Click here to purchase tickets.
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Outdoor Track & Field
Please look for opportunities to come out and support the team.
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Four GUNAA Members to be Inducted into the HOF
Congratulations *Elsie Dillard
*Larry Pannell
*Herman Arvie
*Robert Williams
Grambling Legends Sports Hall of Fame tickets can be purchased by contacting
Dr. Ruby D. Higgins
318-243-7557 or via email
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ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE ON DISPLAY
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GSU SPRING FOOTBALL GAME - Grambling, LA
Plan to come back to campus on April 20th to see our football team's Spring Game.
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SPRING 2024 GRADUATION - Grambling, LA
Join us for the Spring 2024 graduation, held at the Fredrick C. Hobdy Assembly Center at 10:00 AM CST. The event will also stream live on our YouTube Channel and HBCU+. For more information, click here.
ATTENTON Class of '74
Don't miss out! CLICK HERE to register for your 50th year recognition during the ceremony!
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Drum Major Round-up & Retreat - Ruston, LA
GSU is inviting all past drum majors to participate in this event.
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GUNAA NATIONAL CONVENTION - Houston, TX
We are excited to welcome you to Houston, Texas from July 18th to July 21st. The committee is organizing an incredible convention tailored just for you!
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GSU HOMECOMING (HOCO) - Grambling, LA
Stay tuned for the exciting events we have planned for our alumni returning to campus on the weekend of October 19th.
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We encourage all officers, regional representatives, committee chairs, and chapters to contribute content via gunaacommunications@gmail.com | |
Douglas L Williams Chapter | Our annual "GramFam Fest" is back! Proceeds will help fund chapter scholarships and community efforts. | Greater Houston Alumni Chapter | |
Participating in the Houston HBCU Alumni Association College Fair | |
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The Las Vegas Grambling Alumni Chapter is awarding two scholarships, each valued at $1,000.00, to either first-semester freshmen or returning upperclassmen students residing in the Las Vegas area. For scholarship applications, the acceptance period begins on March 1, 2024, at 12:00 AM and ends on April 15, 2024, at 12:00 AM. Click here to apply.
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St. Landry Parish Chapter | |
Southern California Chapter | |
River Parishes Chapter
(St Charles, St. James, St. John Parishes, LA)
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Rufus Harris Chapter
(Birmingham, AL)
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Providing dinner for the Women and Men's Basketball teams | | |
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Want to be a Team Captain?
If you're interested in leading a team to raise funds for this pivotal GSU fundraising event, please click here to sign up
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Purchase a License Plate
In Texas, $22 of each license plate goes to GSU. To upgrade an existing license plate, visit myplates.com to select your design and calculate your total cost of a new plate.
Current Costs in Texas
Grambling Background Only Passenger Plate
- 1 year renewed annually - $50
- 3 years - $130
- 5 years - $175
For help with license plate ordering in Texas, call 1.888.769.7528 or customerservice@myplates.com.
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Looking for the Class of 1974
Congratulations! You have achieved GOLDEN GRADUATE Status! Your class will be honored at the Spring Commencement on May 9-10, 2024. Please register to participate in this unique celebration. Don't miss this opportunity! CLICK HERE
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Dayton Alumni
Numerous Life Members persist in volunteering for GUNAA across the Greater Dayton, OH region.
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Join Our Team
Are you looking for a creative way to give back to your Alma Mater? Well, look no further! The Communications Team is seeking volunteers to assist with the monthly newsletter. For more information, email gunaacommunications@gmail.com.
We look forward to hearing from you!
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Alumni Presence Shone Brightly!
During this extraordinary basketball season, our alumni's support for our teams has been outstanding. We are grateful for all contributions, no matter their size!
Alumni presence shone brightly for the world to see!
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GUNAA National Alumni Association | |
House Matters
Do you have suggestions on how to strengthen our bylaws? Would you like to see changes? Submit the proposal now using the GUNAA template to ensure your proposed changes arrive in time for consideration at the 2024 National Convention. Send the completed template to the Bylaw Chair and Secretary.
Bylaw excerpt:
Page 14
ARTICLE X AMENDMENTS Section I: The Constitution and Bylaws may be amended or revised at any annual or special meetings of the Association with two-thirds vote of the voting power present and voting whether in person or by proxy, provided that the proposed amendment shall have been submitted in writing to the Secretary and the Constitution and Bylaws Committee at least sixty (60) days before the Association meets. The Association shall email a copy of the proposed amendment to each financial chapter of the Association no later than thirty (30) days before the annual or special meeting. The Constitution and Bylaws Committee shall review the proposed amendment and report its recommendations to the body at the annual or special meeting
Below are the GUNAA documents that govern our association. It is important for all members to acquaint themselves with the contents:
- Constitution & Bylaws -- This is the latest version of our bylaws from the July 2023 National Convention. For a copy, click here.
- Financial Procedures - This is the most recent version from 2013. We are currently updating this crucial document. For a copy, click here.
- Operating Procedures - This is the latest version from August 2022. We are in the process of updating this crucial document. For a copy, click here.
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Get Involved in GUNAA - Join a Committee!
GUNAA Committees are a vital part of the association and the heartbeat of all activities and planning. GUNAA is in search of volunteers who are talented and eager to utilize their gifts to positively effect GUNAA and GSU. Go to our website: www.gunaa.org/committees or click here: Committees
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Office Hours
Monday - Thursday
9am - 3pm Central
peak periods on Fridays
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2024 Theme: "We are LOYAL to thee..." | | | | |
