· Albert Edwards – Scholarship Recipient

2007-12-09T20:45:00.000-08:00

Volunteers Needed for Black College Expo

2007-12-09T15:24:00.000-08:00

Brothers,

We need you to work at the booth on Saturday for the Black College Expo. Please join us to represent Morehouse to a new generation of students who need to understand what their future can hold. This is a great opportunity to share your story, to influence young minds and to give back to the community and the chapter. We will have a double booth this year (I got them to donate it) and we will also be asking current students to assist us. Bring a partner. This is always a great deal of fun. The Expo starts at 9:00 AM and we need workers for the morning (9:00) and 12:00 PM and later. Let me know when you can work. The dress code is up to you. Just represent the college well.
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Alumni Survey Results

2007-11-29T13:40:00.000-08:00

Results from our recent survey can be found here: http://MorehouseLA1.speedsurvey.com/report.aspx

To those who took time to respond, we thank you for your input. As a group, you can see the areas we are all interested in improving.

Out of the nearly 200 names on our mailing list, approximately 80 opened this survey. Disappointedly, only 29 chose to take 3 mins. to complete the survey. These numbers are not good. They show the high level of apathy present in our alumni. We encourage you to be active on a consistent basis. Also, hold each other to a high standard. A little of your time each month will allow us to make a difference in our community. We can do better. As Morehouse Men, it is our duty.

Delta Sigma Theta:Support a Scholarship Fundraiser: Harbor Cruise Final Information

2007-11-28T22:42:00.000-08:00

The first Orange County Alumnae Chapter Delta Holiday Harbor Cruise is rapidly approaching. The event is this Friday, November 30, 2007. The cost is $100.00 per person.

The Orange County Alumnae Chapter has been hard at work preparing an elegant holiday cruise experience. The cruise is on-board the yacht “Electra”. Upon entering the yacht, you and your guest will be greeted by the staff and served chocolate covered strawberries and champagne. You will then have an opportunity to take a complimentary photo, which will be printed during the cruise and given to you as a keepsake for the evening. You will dine on a succulent meal and dance the evening away to the sounds of N the Groove Productions.

The cruise line office address is 3439 Via Oporto in Lido Marina Village Newport Beach, CA. From the cruise line office, walk across the brick street to the boardwalk until you see the yacht “Electra.” Look for the Red & White Balloons to guide the way. Parking is $10.00

Please plan to arrive dockside at 6:00 P.M. Boarding begins as 6:45 PM, and departs promptly at 7:00 P.M. The yacht will return at 10:45 P.M.

This is the Orange County Alumnae Chapter’s first fundraiser for the sorority year. It is not too late to join us on the yacht.

If you wish to attend, please email Tonya Whiteside at tlwhiteside@hotmail.com as soon as possible and bring your $100.00 per person cash or check payment with you to yacht.

Yvette White-Hodge
Orange County Alumnae Chapter President
ocacpresident@yahoo.com
P.O. Box 6523
Anaheim, CA 92816-0523
(949) 862-4390 Voicemail
(951) 314-4567 Cell

Dr. Pryor and the war effort. Nov 28, 2007

2007-11-28T09:11:00.000-08:00

The war to get to the war is trying. I am still at Lejeune waiting. My first day here was smooth sailing. Needed an anthrax shot and a smallpox shot and that was basically it. Except you have to wait a week to see if the smallpox took before they release you to go to your unit. So that was a whole week of catching up on emails and twiddling my thumbs. I did go to Winston-Salem to see my sister over the weekend.

When I got back Monday, smooth sailing. Got the smallpox cleared and got to my unit that afternoon and was told that they went over in AUG! Needless to say I got my orders in OCT. The orders were for a GMO(General Medical Officer),sooooooooooooo now that they know I am a surgeon they are trying to find a spot for me. Of course nothing happened last week because of Thanksgiving. I did go back to Winston and my brother and youngest nephew drove up from ATL.

Now I am back waiting and twiddling more thumbs. The latest, get this....I was supposed to be with II MEF(Marine Expeditionary Force based at Lejeune). It seems that I MEF can use me. Where is I MEF? Moth*&^%$#@ng Camp Pendleton!!! They may send me back home to send me to Iraq! And I thought your administration was chaotic(just kidding, a little). Anyway, sorry for the wordiness, but that is the latest. Tell all I said hello and will keep everyone posted.

By the way, I did complete the survey.

out

jap

Morehouse Meeting Friday 7:00PM Lucy Florence

2007-11-27T18:17:00.000-08:00

Gentlemen,
Please join us for a Morehouse Alumni meeting on Friday at Lucy Florence Coffee house in Liemert park. We have several things to speak about, so please have all committee members present.

Thank you

Eric

Fine tune your inner warrior. paintball the day after Thanksgiving 11/23

2007-11-13T19:14:00.000-08:00

Gentlemen,
The day after Thanksgiving can find you sitting around the house, rubbing your sizeable and well-fed stomachs, watching an all-day law & Order Marathon on Bravo, or you can reach deep within yourself to find that ZULU-Masai-mau mau or Navy Seal soldier within, and embrace it! Even if only for one day. Or just come out with the fellas and fellowship with a wholesome day of paint enabled mobile target artillery practice. Last year, I went out with a group on the day after thanksgiving and we had an awesome time. This year, I want to give you guys a shot at the ol' GLAMMA president (me, but I shoot back) and give us all a great team building experience.
The location will be Hollywood Sports in Bellflower, http://www.hollywoodsports.com/, and we want to meet there at 10AM in the morning. If we can get a large enough group, including your guests, we can go into the courses alone with a private ref. Please let me know if you are interested and if you would like to bring somebody. The cost is about $20-25 for all day, and gear is included.
I also want to thank everybody for coming out to the going away party for Dr. Pryor. It was a great event, and we probably had nearly 200 people come through, including our Alumni, and other guests. I appreciate your outpouring for Jonathan. He was sincerely touched. And, maybe a little bit drunk, as well. Our next chapter meeting will be the 11/30. The location is TBD

Election of National Officers for FY 2008-2010

2007-11-12T13:50:00.000-08:00

The National Alumni Association will accept nominations for the Offices of President, Vice President-at-Large, Secretary, Financial Secretary, Treasurer and Regional Vice Presidents between November 12, 2007 and December 31, 2007. All alumni are encouraged to get involved in this election and to participate in selecting the persons you wish to lead the National Alumni Association.

Nomination and Voting Deadlines. Nominations will be received starting Monday,

November 12, 2007 and must be postmarked no later than Monday, December 31, 2007, by the United States Postal Service or by a commercial delivery service such as Federal Express or United Parcel Service. Private postmarks will not be accepted. Current officers who wish to stand for re-election must indicate in writing their intent to seek re-election and this notification must be postmarked as described above no later than Monday, December 31, 2007.

The National Office under the supervision of the Election Committee will mail ballots to members in good standing on Friday, February 8, 2008. Return ballots must be postmarked as described above no later than Friday, March 7, 2008.

Nominations and completed ballots should be mailed to Morehouse College National Alumni Association, Box 93, 830 Westview Drive, S.W., Atlanta, GA 30314.

Who Can Nominate. Candidates for President, Vice President-at-Large, Secretary, Financial Secretary and Treasurer may be nominated by any member in “good standing” or by an organized Chapter. Candidates for Regional Vice Presidents must be nominated by a member in good standing who resides in the region from which the candidate seeks election or by an organized Chapter located in that region.

Nominee Criteria. A nominee for any office must (1) be a graduate of Morehouse College; (2) be a member in “good standing” for the current fiscal year (July 1, 2007, to June 30, 2008), (3) submit a resume along with a platform statement; and (4) submit a recent photograph to be placed on the ballot. The resume should include social and civic affiliations, past and present, as well as honors received. The platform statement must not exceed fifty words. No candidate may run for more than one office in the same election.

Voting Requirements. To permit proper and timely accounting, only members of the Association who are in good standing (dues paid or postmarked) as of Thursday, January 31, 2008, will be permitted to vote in the election. (There are no provisions for write-in votes)

Inauguration and Term of Office. The newly elected officers of the National Alumni Association will be administered the oath of office during the Annual Alumni Banquet scheduled for Saturday, May 10, 2008, and will officially assume the duties of the office on July 1, 2008. The elected term is for two years, ending June 30, 2010.

Marketing Layout Samples

2007-11-09T16:54:00.000-08:00

Here are 2 more layout samples. Please provide INPUT. Our marketing efforts are ESSENTIAL to the success of the Association.

Volunteers Needed for Youth Conflict Resolution Program

2007-11-07T10:12:00.000-08:00

Conflict Resolution Program
November 15, 2007 (Thursday) - 2:45 - 4:50 pm (2) Hour Program in conjunction with the Los Angeles County Bar Association, Dispute Resolution Services, and volunteers from Mexican American Bar Association.

Audubon, like many other schools in South Los Angeles, faces challenges with racial divides between Black and Brown children. We are teaming up with trained conflict resolution professionals from LCABA, and volunteers from MABA to educate the kids, show unity, and deliver tools and cultural awareness skills to help prevent unnecessary racial tension. The kids LOVE to see and hear from people like you, and your presence can change a life. Come join us next Thursday, we would Love to have you out!

PLEASE R.S.V.P. TO ME PRIOR TO THE EVENT!!!

Reginald Roberts, Jr., Esq.
John M. Langston Bar Association
Youth Outreach Committee Chair

Adorno Yoss Alvarado & Smith
633 W. Fifth Street, Suite 1150
Los Angeles, CA 90071
(213) 229-2400 - Telephone
(213) 229-2499 - Fax
rroberts@adorno.com
www.adorno.com

Chase greatness - not just success - Tavis Smiley tells Morehouse audience

2007-11-03T08:05:00.000-07:00

Chase greatness - not just success - Tavis Smiley tells Morehouse audience

By RODNEY HO
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Published on: 10/26/07

For his current tour of historically black colleges, TV and radio host Tavis Smiley has been using the theme of the "talented tenth," the 10 percent of the African-American population that could lead the the rest.

At Morehouse College Friday night, the phrase was plastered on a huge banner at the Executive Conference Center auditorium crediting civil rights activist W.E.B. Du Bois. But someone at the college informed him earlier in the day that "talented tenth" was coined by Henry Morehouse, the namesake of the college, in the mid-1890s.

Tavis Smiley

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"Du Bois actually borrowed that phrase," Smiley said, sheepishly.

Whatever its source, Smiley used that term to anchor an hour-long speech filled with references to his hero, "the greatest American," Martin Luther King Jr., and challenges to the up-and-coming generation of Morehouse students to take the reins and define themselves by not just success but "greatness."

"We're not loving and serving," he said, the two tenets he feels make for a great leader. "We're mostly chasing success... You can be successful without being great. You can't be great without being successful."

He cited Donald Trump. "I'm not casting hate but even his success is suspect. Only in America can a white boy file bankruptcy two or three times and end up with a show called 'The Apprentice.' " [Actually, Trump has never filed for personal bankruptcy. Several of his casinos, though, have filed for bankruptcy.]

Smiley ended his speech with a well-known quote about how short life can be from a former Morehouse president, Benjamin E. Mays, and many in the overflowing crowd of 400-plus recited along with him.

I have only just a minute, only 60 seconds in it,

Forced upon me, can't refuse it.

Didn't seek it, didn't choose it,

But it's up to me to use it.

I must suffer if I lose it,

Give account if I abuse it.

Just a tiny little minute,

But eternity is in it.

What are you going to do with your minute?

During the Q&A session, someone asked him why the goal for great leaders shouldn't be 25 percent as opposed to 10 percent. Smiley related a story he heard from the late Coretta Scott King, that people would constantly tell her they had "marched with Martin." "If I had a dime every time someone said that," she told Smiley a few years ago, "I'd be independently wealthy." Folks may have seen Martin march by, but most people simply aren't equipped, he said, "to be servant leaders."

After the speech, Morehouse junior and business major Nicholas Parrilla said he appreciated Smiley's precept that would-be leaders need to look internally at "who" they want to be as opposed to "what" they want to be.

"He gave me a little more purpose in what I should do with my life," said Parrilla, who heads the campus gay support and advocacy group Save Space.

Oct. Meeting Minutes

2007-10-31T15:16:00.000-07:00

There was no secretary present at last Friday's (10/26) meeting. By recollection, the items discussed were as follows–

Old Business: A check was issued to the national alumni association. Spelman has paid remaining balance from BTS cookout.
Financial Report: Financial secretary was not present, but a detailed report was distributed to the group. A suggestion was made that a simplified report should be prepared for future distributions. One that members could more easily decipher.
Elections: Donovan Samuels presented a list of nominees. Offices were not specified.
Events: The Bachelor Auction organizers were not present. No progress reported. The New Years HBCU party has been cancelled due to time limitations. The members agreed to move forward with planning an event in February to coincide with a possible visit by President Franklin. There is a possibility of retaining Magic Johnson for this event as well. Cecil Brim and an associate of Eric Rice are point persons. In December, there will be a recruitment fair that we should have a presence at.
Membership Committee: There was a membership meeting held at my apt. earlier in the month. Immediate goals include to reconcile the national and local mailing lists. Once compiled, we will be conducting a survey to gauge the local alumni population and form a basis for recruitment/reclamation. Also, we are working on a membership drive event to take place in Nov. or Dec.
Marketing Committee: A meeting was held this month and it the immediate goals include creation of a marketing package for assisting in attracting corporate sponsorship. A sample layout was distributed. An email template was introduced. Its purpose is to direct traffic to this blog and present a more professional image when we contact members. This blog was introduced. In discussion, security/privacy issues were mentioned esp. in regard to personal info appearing on the site. Also, it was decided that there needs to be a point person who is responsible for establishing and maintaining relationships with corporate donors.
Open floor, Questions etc.: I don't recall. Assistance?

Please assist in filling in omissions by posting missing information in the comments section below. I will update these minutes as needed.

Thanks,
Michael Glasco

note: We want to thank all that attended and welcome new alumni Troy Brown and Almuhtada Smith.

Morehouse Recruiter in Los Angeles until Nov. 10

2007-10-30T17:26:00.000-07:00

We have Mr. John Hobbs, the Morehouse recruiter responsible for California in Los Angeles right now, and we want to make sure we get him in front of our best and brightest students. He has a dynamic presentation and we want these kids to hear it. Two things we want to do are

1. Give him the names and contact information of great candidates for the school. He would need Name, School, Phone Number, email and any other vital information. If you have neighbors or friends with young men in the 11th or 12th grade, or a young man of your own, help us spread the positive benefits of Morehouse to those students.

2. Volunteer to host a meeting at your home, office or church where students can join as a group, hear a presentation and interact with the recruiter. We really need to make this happen, and hopefully, this can be a yearly interaction. It would need to be on Nov 9 or 10, 2007, so please let me know ASAP.

Profile Layout

2007-10-25T20:25:00.000-07:00

Here is a sample layout for the "Profiles" marketing piece. Maybe we can do 5 a month and add them to the blog. Please provide feedback.

MG

Alumni Membership survey

2007-10-25T20:11:00.000-07:00

We have a survey setup to query members regarding their contact info and a few basic questions regarding their membership status. Please click link below and check it out. It has not been published and can be modified per your suggestions. Please provide feedback.

This format also lends itself very well to conducting elections as there are options for signing in, restricting retake and scoring responses to the survey. It can also be set to anonymous as it is now.

morehousela1.speedsurvey.com

General Meeting This Friday

2007-10-23T17:43:00.000-07:00

We will be having a general body meeting of the Greater Los Angeles Morehouse Alumni Association on this upcoming Friday at 7:30PM at the home of Dr. Johnathan Pryor. Please be there at 7:00. Food and beverages will be served. More beer is always welcome, however.

Amongst the very important topics to be discussed are:
1. Upcoming /Fund Raising Social Activities
Bachelor Auction
HBCU New years party
2. Sponsorship planning committee
3. Outreach for students
4. Membership Drive
5 Chapter elections ???? TBD. All offices are up for election.
6. Other chapter business.
Please make plans to join us.

As a side note, Dr. Jonathan Pryor, our host and a great friend of the Alumni Association will be deploying to Iraq on Nov 12. Please help us to wish him well. We will be hosting a casual event in his honor the week before his deployment.

Eric Rice
President

College Day this Thursday

2007-10-23T17:40:00.000-07:00

Help is still needed with this event which will be hosted by our own Reginald Roberts. If you want to tell young people about what you do, and help shape their lives, please consider being a part of this career day.

********************************************
Our first function of the school year is here!
College Day
October 25, 2007 (Thursday) - 3:30 - 4:50 pm
Audubon Middle School is located at:
4120 11th Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90008
(323) 290-6300

This will be a chance to talk to our kids about going to college. We want to give them a "Road Map" to success so they know what they need to do each step of the way to make it to college. Wear your School colors, college shirt or hat and come share with our kids! Your personal stories can help provide the motivation that many of these kids need. Seeing you and listening to your story makes the possibility of college real to the kids. Come join us and share your story with hopes that some of our kids will follow in your foot steps!

Oct. Membership meeting notes

2007-10-20T17:11:00.000-07:00

Our immediate goals include:

A reconciliation between our national and local mailing lists. Chris McGee
A survey of local members to verify contact info etc. Michael Glasco
Develop a membership drive event for the holidays. Perhaps a food drive sponsored by a local restaurant. Jason May

Oct. PR/Marketing meeting notes

2007-10-20T17:09:00.000-07:00

The website needs to be redone. Michael Glasco is point person.

We are developing a sponsorship package to attract corporate partners. One part of the theme will be profiles of successful alumni. The other thing we will highlight is our scholarship efforts. It will be printed in limited quantity (<100). Eric Rice and Jonathan Pryor are developing the written content. Michael Glasco will handle the layout. Layout sample to be by finished by 11/1. The printing budget is ??. Delivery date is ??

Needed: A member who can develop and maintain relationships with potential target corporations.

The committee also discussed upcoming events such as the New Years Eve HBCU event and the bachelor auction.

If anyone has expertise in marketing and/or corporate sponsorship efforts, please step forward, we need your help.

Clippers vs. Supersonics-Free Childrens tickets

2007-10-19T07:12:00.000-07:00

Hi All,

Breaking News: We have an opportunity from the Clipper Organization to receive 50 free children tickets.

Our offer to you is parents pay $25 and children up to 12 are free. Spread the word. Youth groups invited.

Please contact your network of Alumni and friends and ask them if the would like to attend the Clipper game with us. Tickets are $25. Payable to UNCF. Mail check to: United Negro College Fund, 3699 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 675, Los Angeles, CA 90010. Reply to me with the list of your Alumni and friends who are planning to go. Reply to: Adavis3584@aol.com. See details below:

UNCF & Los Angeles Inter-Alumni Council

Invites you to join us for an exciting evening of fun

LA Clippers Vs Seattle Supersonics

Friday, October 26, 2007

Game Time: 7:30 PM

Doors Open @ 6:00 PM

Staples Center

Tickets must be purchased by Saturday, October 20, 2007

Tickets will be distributed on October 26 @ 6:30 PM

Registration table will be at the 11^th St. & Georgia entrance

For more information please contact:

Arthur Davis

(805) 490-4928 E-mail: Adavis3584@aol.com

Please send checks to: United Negro College Fund, 3699 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 675, Los Angeles, CA 90010

Best Regards,

Arthur B. Davis

Vice President, LAIAC

Representation needed at College Day

2007-10-16T22:36:00.000-07:00

If you would like to participate in this event, please contact Reginald Roberts, and represent for us. Be a role model for excellence. Represent Morehouse

Eric

Our first function of the school year is here!
College Day
October 25, 2007 (Thursday) - 3:30 - 4:50 pm
Audubon Middle School is located at:
4120 11th Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90008
(323) 290-6300

This will be a chance to talk to our kids about going to college. We want to give them a "Road Map" to success so they know what they need to do each step of the way to make it to college. Wear your School colors, college shirt or hat and come share with our kids! Your personal stories can help provide the motivation that many of these kids need. Seeing you and listening to your story makes the possibility of college real to the kids. Come join us and share your story with hopes that some of our kids will follow in your foot steps!

We will have information for you and the kids on the date of the event.
If you plan to attend, please RSVP to me with your name, contact info. and the school you will represent.
Special thanks to our early volunteers:
1. Jay Lake – UCLA
2. Stephanie J. Floris – - University of Miami
3. Henderson Jr., Uleses C. – Purdue University
4. Rita Mims – SF State
5. Walter Mosley - - Michigan

Make sure you represent your school!!

Reginald Roberts, Jr., Esq.
Adorno Yoss Alvarado & Smith
633 W. Fifth Street, Suite 1150
Los Angeles, CA 90071
(213) 229-2400 - Telephone
(213) 229-2499 - Fax
rroberts@adorno.com
www.adorno.com

GLAMAA Blog test

2007-10-16T00:05:00.000-07:00

Upon examination of a few relevant websites including those mentioned recently, I think a site CAN be a great tool for building our organization, but we must give brothers a reason to visit frequently. I present this test run for the GLAMAA blog.

It provides a vehicle for the organization to present messages in a unified way. Its a big improvement over generic emails.
I will commit to being the "admin" if everyone agrees to move forward in this direction, but the great thing is that anyone on an approved list can post. And its very easy to do. Also, anyone can leave a comment on a thread.

The real point is for this blog is to serve as a hub for the org including:
events
bios
contact info
dues paying paypal link
notices
committee info/progress
community sevice projects
discussion threads (jena 6, aids, poverty, education etc.)
anything at all! the point is it can be completely flexible and very dynamic

I think we can drive traffic to the site on a regular basis via teaser emails (a la Evite) w/current post headlines as links.

Please take a look and be ready to discuss. Pass it on to whomever you see fit for feedback, BUT it is not official and will not be announced/presented to the members UNTIL there has been time to address issues such as:

•who should be able to post (paid dues?)
•what contact info will be posted
•what else should/could be included (including from past GLAMAA site)
•other issues/concerns that you can think of

**try replying in the comments section

Michael Glasco

Related Alumni association sites

2007-10-15T23:26:00.000-07:00

Please check these out and make note of what you feel is good content and what doesn't keep your interest.

http://www.morehousemenofcharlotte.com/
http://www.morehouseatl.org/
http://morehouse-phila.org/
http://www.morehousedc.org/
http://www.morehousemanhattanalumni.org/
http://www.baltimoremorehouse.org/aboutus.html
http://www.detroitmorehousealum.org/links.htm
www.gcmaa.org/about_us
http://www.njmorehousealumni.org/events.html
http://morehousealumni-memphis.blogspot.com/
http://alumni.usc.edu/baa/about_us_founder.htm also for Content for website and marketing about Thomas Kilgore
also
http://www.dstla.org/Prg8-Scholar.htm
deltas give out 17k a year in LA!

Representation needed for Rialto

2007-10-15T23:20:00.000-07:00

There is a need to have representation at Rialto HS in Rialto, on this Saturday, Oct 20th 7a to 4p as part of their Gate Conference. I normally take part in this event but this year it's the same day as homecoming and I have a MH Alumni Assn Board meeting.

The point of contact is Ms Daniels at 909 820 7700 x2363. HOpe I have her name correct.

What I have done in the past is to be there w/materials and have a table. This last year 2006 after the initial session I met with students in a classroom. Then subsequently participated in a general session. I don't remember staying after lunch although the school provided both breakfast and lunch.

Pls advise earliest.

Don Long sends

Alumni success profiles

2007-10-15T23:11:00.000-07:00

We are creating a marketing document to help promote the activities of the Alumni Association to solicit funds, and we would like to focus on examples of some of our best and brightest local alumni and students. We would like to include a brief statement, picture (action picture or in work clothes), and brief title, job description, etc of distinguished Morehouse Men. We would like the opportunity to include your likeness and statement about the mission of the alumni association, the college or the need to send students to Morehouse.

The following list is what we have compiled:
Robert Davidson-Entreprenuer
Jacque Sexton-Bank VP
Seith Mann-Director
Terrell Smith-scientist Cal-tech
Kwasi Connor-Scientist-USC
Calvin Jackson-Education
Rupert Byrdsong-lawyer
Dr. Littlejohn physician-passed
Brent Tilley-teacher/ Political pact
Almuhtada Smith-law Student UCLA/entreprenuer
Dennis Cummings-Business Student USC
Stan Washington
Oscar Moore-Physician
Tony Mack- Entreprenuer

I have no guarantee that all of these people will be available, or that all will have quotes and pictures that will be used, but we ask that you do make yourself available for the process. I am also interested in any other people who might be great examples of Morehouse men in the LA Area. We are looking for our shining lights, and to show that Morehouse Produces great men who give back to their community and reach for excellence. We are showcasing young graduates and seasoned contributors for this campaign. I hope you can help.

Eric

Membership Committee progress

2007-10-15T23:07:00.001-07:00

Immediate Objectives:

Revise the Mailing List (acclamation of Contacts for possible members)
Coordinate contact list with National Association mailing list
Draft a survey to include interests and suggestions of current and prospective members
Membership Drive to include FEE and Incentives e.g. T-Shirts Calendar

GLAMAA support personell needed

2007-10-15T23:03:00.000-07:00

Hi All,

I want to mention some GLAMAA support activities that have (historically) been performed by volunteers rather than officers. That is, the tasks were not specific to an existing office but were needed or desired. The volunteer approach was taken rather than expanding the duties of an office or creating a standing committee. The following list may not be complete, it is only what I recall.

sunshine: acknowledgement and expression to alumnus or family during crisis
web master: creation and maintenance of a web site
web services: filing for site name, site hosting, recurring fees
contact list maintenance: update and distribution of contact list
notices: distribution of info to alumni
mail: receipt of and distribution of USPS items
mail: maintenance of a postal address
email: maintenance of email system
phone messages: maintenance of phone message system
Tiger Tales newsletter: guest editor

In some organizations the mission, goals, and guidelines for the authority, limitations, and protocols are available either in writing or by understanding of the institution involved; for example, a lawyer belonging to a legal association probably doesn't need lots of framework when performing on an ad hoc committee. Not true for an organization like ours; the only common experience that can be assumed is that everyone attended the same undergraduate institution at some time.

As we embark upon rebuilding, rejuvenating, and cleaning house maybe we should work as a team with many star squads, rather than a team with many stars?

Best wishes,

Calvin

Membership Outreach

2007-10-15T22:54:00.000-07:00

I got this from Dion Bing Turner, whose family is opening a "Candy Lounge" on Melrose one block east of Fairfax. Please support our friends, and at the same time, indulge your sweet tooth this weekend for the opening. Mention you are a Morehouse Alumni and recieve 15% off any purchase. It is a family friendly weekend. Enjoy!!!

Eric

Dear Brothers,

I would like to invite you out to my families' latest venture on Melrose. The Sweet Sugar Candy Lounge! This weekend, we our offering a special discount to all family and friends. That includes all Morehouse Brothers and Spellman sisters! Come out, hang out, and bring a friend.

Dion Bing Turner '99

Kappa Alpha Psi Wine & Cheese mixer

2007-10-15T22:51:00.000-07:00

Good Morning Brothers,

Kappa Alpha Psi is kicking off to a New Year 2007-2008. Beverly Hills Century City is starting this year with our 3rd Annual Wine & Cheese. This event is to raise funds for our Guide Right Program the Gentlemen's Klub and Scholarship.

This will be a grand event and we invite all to join us. The event will be October 21, 2007 at McCormick & Schmick's Seafood Grill in Beverly Hills. The details are attached.

If you have any questions give me or Miles Houze a call 310.946.7538.

YITB,
Robert Spearman
Polemarch
BHCC
310.410.4033
310.346.5291

Membership Outreach

2007-10-15T22:44:00.000-07:00

My Morehouse brethren,

The Greater Los Angeles Morehouse Alumni Association (GLAMAA) is holding a Membership Drive.

Now is a good time to become involved with you alma mater.

We are planning some affordable and lively events in the up and coming months and we want everyone to have the option of participating.

Please, help us increase our contact list by submitting your updated contact information e.g. name address telephone and email and the contact information of any alumni you know in the Greater Los Angels area.

I know that were all busy chasing that higher plain, but we can’t make this happen alone. Search your mental rolodex and email any contacts you have.

Thank you in advance,
Jason May class of 1992
4902 Valley Ridge Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90043
(323) 293-5670 hm
(323) 829 2883 cell

Homecoming 2007

2007-10-15T22:42:00.001-07:00

Friends,
I am trying to get an account of all of the LA Alumni who will be going back to Morehouse for Homecoming this year. If you are going and also if you have an idea of some of the events you will be attending (i.e., golf tournament, parties, cookouts), please send me an email so we know who is there, and what is going on. I will compile a list, so possibly some of you can get together on some things before next week. And oh yes, I will be there.

Thanks.

PR/Marketing Committee

2007-10-15T22:36:00.000-07:00

This committee consists of Maurice Hale, Michael Glasco, Eric Rice and Jonathon Pryor currently. Our job is to create a winning professional image for the college. In my opinion, this includes a marketing piece, meaning a view book of local alumni and students and success stories featuring GLAMAA. We also want to create a social image as well. Everything is up for discussion. Lets get together.

Membership/Reclamation comittee

2007-10-15T22:34:00.000-07:00

This committee consists of Michael Glasco, Chris McGee, Jacques Sexton and Jason May . We had a survey that went out last year and we had some initial research conducted by Michael Glasco and Tommy Brewer to build on, but there is much work to do. Please get together amongst yourselves to plan to meet, to come up with suggestions, a format and a game plan. I would like to work with you, because I have some ideas. One of these is to send out self addressed, stamped envelopes to our members to solicit dues for this year. It might be the push they need. Also, at the same time I would like to link this group with some of the other activities we have underway. One of these is to as alumni if they would like to present our marketing materials to their job to solicit contributions for scholarships or functions. Another is to offer Alumni the opportunity to buy college and Alumni Association Paraphernalia with their returned information. Such as offering them a choice of t-shirts, window stickers, license plate holders, or other items that they can purchase as well as the dues. Lets get together soon.

Passing of Marietta Williams

2007-10-15T22:30:00.000-07:00

I regret to inform you of the passing of Mrs. Marietta Williams on Friday, September 28, 2006. Services for the widow of prominent Los Angeles dentist, Dr. Morris Williams, '50, will be held Monday, October 8, at the Lewis Metropolitan CME Church, 4900 S. Western Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90062.

Members of the Morehouse family are encouraged to attend the services of one of our long standing and ardent supporters.

Dr. Robert Franklin visit

2007-10-15T22:22:00.000-07:00

Gentlemen,

On Sept 24, the newly appointed president of Morehouse College was in Los Angeles to film a segment for the upcoming UNCF Evening of Stars Program. He took this opportunity to meet with Board of Trustee Members the West. He also asked Henry Goodgame to invite a small contingent from GLAMAA to join him for breakfast, so that he could introduce himself to us, and get a feel for the alumni association. We were asked to invite a limited number of guests for intimate, semi-formal affair at the Marmalade Café in El Segundo. I made a list of some of the most active and supportive members of our local alumni chapter, and cleared it with school. They added names they wanted included as well. The result was an even collection of 25 distinguished men from classes from 1950 to 2005 The school was very pleased. In addition, Mr. G. Bernard Brown made a large donation to the school and presented it during the introductions. From every indication, we made a great impact on the new President, and his attendants. In the future, there is every indication that his trips to the LA area will include the same sort of breakfast meeting with the Men of the Greater Los Angeles Alumni Association. Through your participation and support, we hope that you will be chosen to join us next time.

Pictures:
http://www1.snapfish.com/share/p=97531191454277214/l=311163643/g=102092540/otsc=SYE/otsi=SALB

2008 Elections, Oct. 26

2007-10-15T22:03:00.000-07:00

The Attached document, contains a proposed a standardized procedure for all future elections, descriptions of officers/board of directors, and the current, Bylaws of the Greater Los Angeles Morehouse Alumni Association .

The highlighted areas in this documents are deadlines that can be changed based upon the approval of the current General Body.

In regards the Directors, my concern is that the current Bylaws vaguely identifies the description of Vice President, and does include the 2nd Vice President, and the Financial Secretary as Directors.

Unfortunately, due to prior commitments, I will not be able to attend tonight's meeting.

If you have any questions please feel free to respond to me I will be at work until 3:15pm

Thank you
Donovan Samuels
Election Chair

General Body Meeting Friday, Sep 28

2007-10-15T21:59:00.000-07:00

We had a great meeting on this past Friday for the Greater Los Angles Morehouse Alumni Association, and thanks to Jason May, we have those minutes available for your perusal. We decided on the formation of 5 committees, and we want you to be involved in atl east one of these. Please email me to volunteer your time, your expertise or your commitment to a minimun of one of the following committees. Meetings will be held twice a month and chair roles for each committee are available. Some volunteers have volunteered for more than one committee, but hopefully, we can get you involved to take some of the burden off of those committed to successful completion of our goals. This is a great opportunity to work with fellow alums. There is something to be gained by the association of Strong men working towards a cause. Remember Proverbs 27:17 "

Iron sharpens iron, So one man sharpens another." help us build this Association into something this whole town can be proud of. We can do it!

The following Committees and Volunteers were established:

Bachelor Auction – Maurice Hale, Darnell Holcolmb and Jason May
Fundraiser - Chris McGee and Jason May
PR/Marketing – Maurice Hale, Michael Glasco, Eric Rice and Jonathon Pryor
Recruitment – Chris McGee and Eric Rice
Membership/Reclamation – Michael Glasco, Chris McGee, Jacques Sexton and Jason May

October Meeting

2007-10-15T21:57:00.000-07:00

We will be having a general body meeting of the Greater Los Angeles Morehouse Alumni Association on this upcoming Friday at 7:30PM at the home of Dr. Johnathan Pryor.

Amongst the very important topics to be discussed are
1. Upcoming /Fund Raising Social Activities
Bachelor Auction
HBCU New years party
2. Sponsorship planning committee
3. Outreach for students
4. Membership Drive
5. Chapter elections update. All offices are up for election.
6. Other chapter business.

Please make plans to join us.

2007-04-27T07:33:00.000-07:00

Our 3rd meeting was called to order on the 18th of
April at 7:30 p.m. and at the home of Dr. Maurice
Hale. At the top of the agenda was ticket selling and
distribution. Congratulations to our President Eric
Rice for selling 50 tickets and counting. He has set
the bar and we all must crank it up.

This was the crux of our meeting Wednesday night. I
am currently in the possession of a 180 tickets to be
sold. Each of the brothers in attendance received 60
tickets. Now we implore you, the illustrious Alumni,
to exhaust all resources and connections to help us
get these tickets in the hands of the community and
sponsors alike.

Our goal for this pancake breakfast is to raise $4000
for our scholarship fund. We believe this is a noble
cause and lends itself to the more altruistic side in
all of us. Let us employ whatever leverage and savoir
faire necessary to bloat our scholarship fund for the
future of our dear ole alma mater.

Please let Eric or myself know how many tickets we can
mail you to sell. The date is closing in and we are
excited at the opportunity for success.

Respectfully Submitted,

Kingslee Purcell.

Support the Pancake Breakfast

2007-04-03T21:58:00.000-07:00

Greetings,

The 1st Pancake Breakfast meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. Over dinner prepared by Eric Rice, we addressed the following issues concerning the Breakfast. We set the date for May 5th, 2007. Hours will be from 9 to 12 p.m (8 a.m. to 1 p.m. for staff and volunteers). Next up we decided on the ticket price: $10 adults/ $8 students.

Tickets. We would like to have the tickets available at the next meeting Wednesday, April 4th, 2007 at 7518 S. Denker Street, 90047. Brother Austin and Eric are finalizing the flyer design and we will be contacting Brother Calvin about ticket design and production. The approved design will grace the cover of the e-flyer to be distributed by Alumni and Supporters. ***We would like each Alumni to be responsible for no less than ten tickets for themselves, their family or for donating to local students.

We voted to have a Morehouse table at the breakfast with Alum at the table to speak with prospective students and their families and to distributing Morehouse paraphernalia and pamphlets. We also voted to have two formal introductions during the four hour block. Morehouse men will address the audience and any prospective students at 10:30 and 12 noon, so please be present at one of these times.

We did a rough itemizing. Butter, syrup, apple and orange juice were at the top of the list. Dr. Hale volunteered to be responsible for securing these items. Other items on the list are plates, napkins, cups, and utensils. If you would like to be responsible for these items and be reimbursed, please let Eric or myself know. Next meeting we will a complete itemized list.

We addressed the issue of having the proper amount of staff in the kitchen to flip flapjacks, stir batter and cook sausage. We also need brothers to serve the line. Please let us know where you would like to volunteer.

Eric would like to sell Morehouse Pancake Breakfast Tee Shirts and GLAMAA tee shirts for $15 a pop. The design is pending. Lastly, we are cold calling next meeting via a phone tree by Brother through the alumni list, so expect to be called and expect to be present and participate. The more the merrier and the swifter the job.

Respectfully Submitted,

Kingslee Purcell.

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Eric Rice
President
Greater Los Angeles Morehouse Alumni Association
www.GLAMAA.org

Please send dues ($40 yearly) to:
Greater Los Angeles Morehouse Alumni Association
P. O. Box 78820
Los Angeles, CA 90016

President search

2007-04-03T21:57:00.000-07:00

http://www.nytimes.com/2007/03/28/nyregion/28morehouse.html

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Eric Rice
President
Greater Los Angeles Morehouse Alumni Association
www.GLAMAA.org

Please send dues ($40 yearly) to:
Greater Los Angeles Morehouse Alumni Association
P. O. Box 78820
Los Angeles, CA 90016

threebrothersandasister

2007-04-03T21:56:00.000-07:00

Hello Men of Morehouse,

I'm excited to share with you a project that Avery Williams and I (Both Class of '85) are involved in. We think you're going to really enjoy it.

When you get a minute, check out: http://threebrothersandasister.blogspot.com

The site has only been up a week today and the response has been unbelieveable! We have already received over 2000 hits!!! Folks from the D.C. metro area, New York, Georgia and the whole West Coast are checking in. We've even been getting hits from Canada, Aruba and the Netherlands!

Just trying to be that candle in the dark. Aren't we all?

Thanks for your support.

Rise,

Kevin Ross

--
Eric Rice
President
Greater Los Angeles Morehouse Alumni Association
www.GLAMAA.org

Please send dues ($40 yearly) to:
Greater Los Angeles Morehouse Alumni Association
P. O. Box 78820
Los Angeles, CA 90016

Admissions Interviews

2007-04-03T21:41:00.000-07:00

Morehouse Focuses On Character, Retention Through Admissions Interviews

Click here: http://diverseeducation.com/artman/publish/article_7152.shtml

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Eric Rice
President
Greater Los Angeles Morehouse Alumni Association
www.GLAMAA.org

Please send dues ($40 yearly) to:
Greater Los Angeles Morehouse Alumni Association
P. O. Box 78820
Los Angeles, CA 90016

General Body Meeting

2007-04-03T20:30:00.000-07:00

Hello Gentlemen

I want to personally thank those of you that have been supportive of the efforts of the Alumni Association already this year. This includes those of you who have helped/participated in the recruiting efforts for the School, the Glee Club Concert and those who supported Alumni Calvin Mackie at the Normandie Christian School College fair. We still have a great need for Brothers to support some of our projects. We have a definite need for representatives at college fairs at local high schools. We also have been asked to have members participate in career days at middle schools as well. Please get back to me to volunteer for either opportunities.

We also want to rally around our next two fundraisers. The first is a membership drive. If you have not paid your yearly dues, please do that as soon as possible. The second is our second annual pancake breakfast. Last year we raised almost $3000 (almost) for our scholarship fund. This year, we hope to raise at least $5000 through ticke4ts and donations. Come to the meeting on Friday to reserve your tickets and to get involved.

General Body Meeting
Lucy Florence Coffeehouse & Cultural Center
3351 W. 43rd Street
Los Angeles, CA 90008
Friday, March 23
7:30

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Eric Rice
President
Greater Los Angeles Morehouse Alumni Association
www.GLAMAA.org

Please send dues ($40 yearly) to:
Greater Los Angeles Morehouse Alumni Association
P. O. Box 78820
Los Angeles, CA 90016

Alumni Calvin Mackie

2007-02-26T20:15:00.000-08:00

Alumni Calvin Mackie will be in town on March 3, 2007 to speak to high school students at Normandy Church of Christ. He is a professor, inventor, and entrepreneur, and for the last few years, he has been one of the featured speakers at Morehouse New Student Orientation. If you have the time or the inclination, please come out and support the speaker and the event, We will be having a Morehouse table there for the college fair session, and volunteers are welcome
Eric