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 Dear Fellow Vikings and Friends:
Let me thank all of you for your vote of confidence in my ability to provide the leadership for the ECSU National Alumni Association over the next two years (2008-2010). My first term was challenging, but exciting, and I anticipate the future will be equally as involved and stimulating.
As we move forward to serve our mission of support for our alma mater, we will continue to build on the theme - ECSU Alumni: Investing in the Future, for it is this banner that carries the purpose for our existence. By our keeping a clear focus on our mission, we are better prepared to build on our past successes, which include increases in alumni membership, alumni giving, and student recruitment.
Especially noteworthy, among our many successes, is the completion of our License Plate Initiative, under the dynamic leadership of Melvyn (’61) and Vonda Riley (’65) and the able assistance of Todd Twine (’92), Elston Howell (’88), Gerald Honeyblue (’80), and Portia Manley (‘76), and, of course, all of you who answered the clarion call to purchase license plates. We are also grateful to Anthony Eason (’77) and Dr. Paul Norman (’81), former NAA presidents, for their efforts in bringing this project to fruition. Let us not forget Tyron Eason (’86) who has been involved throughout the process in making this dream a reality. The teamwork has been awesome. To all, I say thank you and Viking Pride!
There is so much more I could say, but I will conclude by expressing my sincere gratitude to our leadership team, alumni, and friends everywhere for supporting ECSU and the NAA. I encourage you to intensify your involvement as we continue to pursue our mission and goals. It is through our concerted efforts that we can make a difference for our students and university.
We hope to see you in Elizabeth City at our annual National Convention on July 11-12. Check the ECSU website for more information.
With Viking pride,
Dr.
Charles Cherry
President of the National Alumni Association
Elizabeth City State University
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