2014—2015, Issue 1

ALUMNI NEWS October 1, 2014 NATIONAL HAMPTON ALUMNI ASSOCIATION, INC. 2014—2015, Issue 1 NHAA Inc. Greetings Hamptonians... 2014-2016 EXECUTIVE I am excited about my new responsibilities leading the NHAA, COMMITTEE Inc., and I look forward to representing you as your National PRESIDENT President during my tenure. Dorothy M. Lee-Murray, ‘80 1st VICE PRESIDENT This administration plans are to work together to provide Dyanne B. Baldwin, ‘80 resources and support to our Chapters and Regions to strengthen VICE PRESIDENT EAST our network and Association. We will be utilizing social media to Shirley Farr, ‘64 improve our communication with our fellow Hamptonians and improve the Association’s visibility with our Hampton University NHAA Inc. President VICE PRESIDENT WEST Dorothy M. Lee-Murray Gregory W. Whiting, ‘68 students to prepare them to join us as alumni as they graduate. RECORDING SECRETARY Carol D. Bell, 07 Our Alumni Giving Co-Chairs will be implementing goals that will embrace Chapters, Regions, Class Leaders, individual alumnus to participate in CORRESPONDING SECRETARY giving back to our alma mater. We have a responsibility to make sure that our “Home by Gloria Thorpe Doyle, ‘73 the Sea” sustains and endures for years to come. TREASURER Wayne G. Greene, ‘83 The NHAA’s mission statement is very simple…Recruit the best students to attend Hampton University and financially support our alma mater to become and remain the CHAPLAIN Rev. Richard C. Keller, Jr., ‘74 “BEST” educational institution to attend. We are all proud of our “Home by the Sea” and the Legacy that it represents, so what better way to show our “Blue & White” pride than to work together as a TEAM and Inside this issue: support Hampton University and the students through donations and scholarships. The Student Recruitment 2 students need us and it is time to pay it forward and do the right thing. All donations, Alumni Giving Cor- 3 regardless of the amount, are very important in achieving our goal. Biennial Conference 5 Review The Executive Board of the National Hampton Alumni Association, Inc. is ready to Alumni Events 9 “ROCK the BLUE & WHITE” and increase our Donor Base…Please join us! Mid Atlantic Region 11 Let’s work together to make giving back to Hampton University a reality every single North Atlantic 16 year! “Together…We Make A Difference” Region North Carolina 17 In the Hampton Spirit, Region Southeast Region 23 Dorothy Sports 25 Dorothy M. Lee-Murray ‘80 President NHAA Contacts 26 National Hampton Alumni Association, Inc. 2014—2015, Issue 1 STUDENT RECRUITMENT CORNER Greetings and Salutations Hamptonians, We are Calvin Ruffin, Jr., class of 2005, and Carole Dupree-Fennell, class of 1991, and we are your new National Student Recruitment Chairs for the 2014-16 term. We are excited to serve Hampton and to work with you all as we continue to recruit highly qualified and talented future Hamptonians. We would like to share with you some basic information that will be helpful when speaking to students and parents. It is our goal to unify our recruitment efforts and to act as an extension of the university. Please note the following admission criteria as they have changed within the last two years: Average GPA: 3.2 Average SAT: 1050 (critical reading and math only) Average ACT: 22 For best consideration: GPA:3.0 SAT: 1000 (critical reading and math only) ACT: 21 Hampton is now test-optional: Students in the top 10% of their class or who have a cumulative GPA of 3.3 in the core courses do not need to submit SAT or ACT scores. However, scores must be submitted to be considered for scholarship. For scholarship consideration students must apply and submit all documents before November 1. Scholarships range from $5,000-$25,000 with a minimum of a 3.0 and SAT 1000/ACT 22. Tuition- including room, board, and fees- is $31,702 We look forward to meeting and working with you and your local student recruitment chairs. If you have any questions about recruitment please feel free to contact your local recruitment chair or contact us directly at [email protected] or [email protected]. 2014-2015 In the Spirit of our Alma Mater, Undergraduate Tuition, Room, & Board Calvin Ruffin, Jr. c/o 2005 Carole Dupree-Fennell c/o 1991 Tuition (All Students) $19,548 Comprehensive Fee $2,212 HAMPTON UNIVERSITY FACTS AT A GLANCE Total Tuition $21,760 Founded April 1, 1868 as Hampton Normal and Agricultural Institute President Dr. William R. Harvey Room/Board $9,692 Location Hampton, Virginia, United States Undergraduate Campus Size 314 acres Per Credit Hour $496.00 Number of Buildings 118 Motto "The Standard of Excellence, An Education for Life" Additional estimated expenses Nickname Pirates include books, supplies, University Colors Reflex Blue and White transportation and other personal Conference Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) expenses that are determined by lifestyle and other cost-saving Affiliation NCAA Division I FCS avenues. Page 2 ALUMNI NEWS ALUMNI GIVING CORNER As we write this message as incoming Alumni Giving Co-Chairs, we reflect on how important Hampton Uni- versity has been in our lives. I daresay the same is true for all Hampton Alumni. The tools you were given, the hard-edged thinking process you learned, the friends you made and the degree you earned have likely been among the main pillars of the life which you have built. We have been blessed by the opportunity to attend Hampton University. Our appreciation for our education, however, is not the primary thing that motivated us to accept this position. We took on this role for a very specific reason: although we consistently rank among the most elite HBCUs in America, our percentage of alumni giving (14%) ranks well below those schools against whom we compete – and this must change. We want to be part of that change with you. So why would it be that we rank so low in alumni giving? After all, our highly ranked school produces many successful lawyers, doctor, judges, accountants, teachers, military officers, etc., and our national alumni association is viable. There is no reason to think that our alumni are any less generous than those of the schools against whom we compete. No, it’s not a lack of generosity or a lack of love for our school. We firmly be- lieve that our 14% alumni giving rate is the product of the misperception that their funding does not matter or that the University is thriving without it. And we are convinced that correcting that misperception will trigger our alumni to rally in support of our school and to give. As in all things, knowledge is key. Bottom line: if we wish to keep Hampton University at or near the top of the heap, we alumni must help to maintain its preeminence, and advance the school to greater recognition for the benefit of itself and its alumni. We can no longer be satisfied with 14% alumni giving. It is up to us, the alumni, to help our school. Alumni contributions assist with off-setting student tuition; building maintenance, supporting Federal matching grants and under-pinning philanthropic Foundation support. Your Alumni Giving Team is composed of Alumni Chapter and Regional Presidents, Office of Alumni Af- fairs and fellow graduates who are committed to this effort. We are spreading the word and working to increase the level of participation. Our alumni base is like a sleeping giant which, once awakened, will lead the school to ever greater heights. As Winston Churchill once said, “We make a living by what we get; we make a life by what we give.” Andre DeBose, ‘80 Michael Byrd, ‘80 2014-2016 Alumni Giving Co-chairs National Hampton Alumni Association, Inc. Page 3 2014—2015, Issue 1 WAYS TO GIVE TO HAMPTON ... HAMPTON UNIVERSITY NEEDS OUR SUPPORT TO... Provide support to students who need financial assistance to stay in school. Help increase our alumni participation giving rate. (We are currently behind Claflin, Spelman, Morehouse, Tuskegee, Livingstone, and Central State!) Enhance the quality and reputation of our alma mater; improve our ranking, therefore, the value of our degrees. Show corporations and foundations that alumni are supporting Hampton so they should support Hampton, too. Strengthen the credibility of our University and enable it to continue to attract experienced faculty and highly driven students. Help keep our alma mater relevant and secure. Give Online: Use HU’s secure online gift form. Check or Money Order: Fill out an online Giving Form, designate amounts and areas, make checks payable to Hampton University, and send a printout of the form with your check to: Office of Development, Hampton University, Hampton, Virginia 23668 Credit Card Gifts: For this convenient method that entitles you to the same income-tax deduction as a gift of cash, use HU’s secure online gift form. Electronic Fund Transfer: Print, complete and return the online Authorization Form to: Office of Development, Hampton University, Hampton, Virginia 23668. Your checking account will be automatically debited in the amount you designate at the same time each month and you may change or cancel your authorization at any time. Wire Transfer: Contact the Cashier’s Office at 757-727-5663 Monday through Friday between 8:30AM and 4PM. Matching Gifts: Thousands of companies will match an employee’s charitable contribution and in some cases, companies even match gifts made by retired employees. To find out if your company has a matching gift policy, you can use HU’s online search engine. Gift Pledges: Complete your gift by making regular payments over time. Each payment is eligible for an income- tax charitable deduction.

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