Greetings to all!

We just completed our Annual Fall Conference November 3-5 in Houston, TX. Kudos to the Houston Alumni Chapter, under the leadership of Meca Walker, for their hard work in planning and orchestrating a successful conference. They showed us why they are “Chapter of the Year”.

A few highlights and updates:

• Welcome the Class of 2005 graduates who are now members of the National Alumni Association. For the first time in the school’s history, the University included their alumni dues in the graduation fees. Many thanks to Dr. Isabella Jenkins for making this a reality. A newly developed Membership Handbook will be given to each graduate along with their membership card.

• For the first time in the history of CAUAA, we have over 1000 members! It was reported that we had 1,367 members and the number keeps growing. If you have not joined…get on board!

• We now have 20 Life Members. I issued a challenge for us to have 50 by May Weekend when they will receive special recognition. Should you like to be included among this distinguished group of alumni, you may send your check for $1000 made payable to CAUAA, Inc. to 223 James P. Brawley Drive, SW, Campus Box 1913, Atlanta, GA 30314.

• We have a new website – www.cauaa.org. We are still building, but go online and check it out. Your feedback is appreciated. You will be able to pay your dues, register for conferences, make contributions to CAU, and purchase CAUAA merchandise all with the click of a button. If you missed an event – view our photo gallery.

• All financial members as of December 1^st will receive nomination guidelines for next year’s election. Membership applications are available on our website.

• VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! Let me know if you are interested in serving on any of our Standing Committees:

BUDGET

FUNDRAISING

TIME & PLACE

CONSTITUTION & BY-LAWS

AUDIT

PROGRAM

AWARDS

COMPUTER & TECHNOLOGY

PUBLICITY/MARKETING

TRADITION & CULTURE

There is much work to be done and your participation is welcomed.

· Mark your calendars for our Spring Conference, May Weekend (May 18-22, 2006). This will be the reunion year for the classes of 1’s and 6’s.

· We have a new Director of Alumni Relations – Beverly Ferguson-Riggins, CC ’77. Beverly attended and was introduced at our conference. She comes on board November 21^st. Let’s welcome and give her our support!

As you can see, we have a lot going on. As we approach the holiday season, I wish each and everyone a Happy Thanksgiving and joyous yuletide season.

Sincerely,

Brenda