SPARTANBURG MARRIOTT HOTEL 299 NORTH CHURCH STREET SPARTANBURG, SOUTH CAROLINA April 10-13, 2014

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1 SPARTANBURG MARRIOTT HOTEL 299 NORTH CHURCH STREET SPARTANBURG, SOUTH CAROLINA April 10-13, 2014 The Legacy Continues. Celebrating Then and Now Dr. Luns C. Richardson, President, Morris College Mrs. Barbara R. Jackson, President, Morris College National Alumni Association Mrs. Ruth M. Pendergrass, First Vice President, Morris College National Alumni Association, Co-Alumni Weekend Coordinator Mrs. L. Marie G. Floyd, Second Vice President, Morris College National Alumni Association, Co-Alumni Weekend Coordinator

2 Table of Contents Greetings from National Alumni Association President....Page 1 Alumni Weekend Activities...Page 2 Registration Form...Page 3 Hospitality Room Flyer......Page Class Challenge.Page Class Reunion......Page 6 MCNAA Awards Pages 7-8 Ad Form.Page 9 Nomination Form.Page Homecoming Activities Pages Officers......Page 13 Membership Application..Page 14 Establishing or Reactivating a Chapter....Page 15 Alumni Update Form... Page 16 Alumni Volunteer Form....Page 17 Wishing you a very Merry Christmas and A Happy New Year! From The Morris College National Alumni Association Barbara R. Jackson, President

3 Morris College Officers Barbara Roman Jackson President Ruth McFadden Pendergrass First Vice President L. Marie Gainey Floyd Second Vice President Reno Russell Boyd Treasurer Sonya Davis Levy Financial Secretary Bernadette Hampton Secretary James Blassingame Chaplain Recharda Dawkins Parliamentarian Cecil Payton Sergeant at Arms Past Presidents *Everett J. Thompson *John Alsbrooks Brenda D. Dixon Bennie Anderson *Hilton Shirley Edna Evans *Elias Young Leo Richardson R. Russell Boyd Ellie W. Palmer Bevlin York Collier Carolyn Wiley Woods *Deceased National Alumni Association Post Office Box 1736 Sumter, SC Greetings Alumni and Friends, It is my pleasure to greet you and express my appreciation for your continued support and commitment to our alma mater. The Alumni Weekend is rapidly approaching and it is my pleasure to invite you to join us for this awesome Alumni Weekend of enjoyment. This yearly event will be held on April 10-13, 2014 in the foothills of Spartanburg, South Carolina and is hosted by the Morris College Spartanburg Chapter. We hope that you will plan to be part of this year s celebration as we strive to continue the promotion of the MCNAA mission to provide and support educational and scholarship opportunities. We look forward to working with you to increase our fundraising as we support our institution. Your membership dues and generous donations, in support of the many worthy projects, have afforded MCNAA the ability to raise the percentage and level of alumni giving. Again this year, each alumnus is encouraged to give $100 plus cents representing your class year. For example, if you graduated in 1974, please give $ The Alumni Weekend committees have exhausted an unlimited number of voluntary hours to plan a memorable weekend, The Legacy Continues.Celebrating Then and Now. The weekend schedule is filled with opportunities to renew friendships, network and celebrate with classmates and friends. In addition to the MCNAA awardees, chapters and alumni celebrating fifty or more years as an alumnus, we will recognize classes ending in 4 and 9, Greeks Please take a few minutes to review the Weekend Registration Booklet as you begin planning to join us in Spartanburg. It outlines and provides a details of the weekend activities at a glance. A block of rooms is reserved at the Spartanburg Marriott Hotel for the Morris College National Alumni Association. Reservations should be made directly with the hotel. You may register online at for the Alumni Weekend Activities and make payment via Pay- Pal or submit your Registration Form and payment to MCNAA. Additional fees will be imposed for payments received after deadlines. Let s continue to support MCNAA and the weekend activities. See you in Spartanburg. In the Spirit of Morris College, Barbara R. Jackson, MCNAA President 1

4 Alumni Weekend Activities At A Glance SPARTANBURG MARRIOTT HOTEL 299 NORTH CHURCH STREET SPARTANBURG, SOUTH CAROLINA THE LEGACY CONTINUES.CELEBRATING THEN AND NOW THURSDAY, April 10, :00 pm- 8:00 pm...check In/Pick Up Registration Package 6:00 pm - 11:00 pm...mcnaa Reception, Spartanburg Chapter Join the Fun and Fellowship! FRIDAY, April 11, :00 am - 1:00 pm...check In/Pick Up Registration Package 9:00 am - 10:30 am...workshop I - MCNAA Business Networking 11:00 am 1:30 pm...luncheon/class Reunion The Hornet Celebration Classes ending in 4 & 9 - Group Photos (No Athletic Attire) 4:00 pm 5:30 pm...workshop II - Round Table Discussion (Chapter Presidents/Officers/Standing Committees/Membership) 6:30 pm....dinner/dance Spartanburg Celebrating Then and Now - All White Affair Entertainment/Music SATURDAY, April 12, :00 am - 8:00 am...fitness Mania: Let s Get Moving 8:00 am - 9:00 am Check In/Pick Up Registration Package 9:00 am 9:45 am...president s Message - Dr. Luns C. Richardson, Morris College 10:00 am 12:00 noon...mcnaa Business Meeting/Election of Officers 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm.. Luncheon - Calling All Greeks and Friends Recognition Greek Charter Members (Greek Paraphernalia/Colors) 6:30 pm...dinner/mcnaa Awards and Recognition 9:00 pm 12:00 Midnight......Entertainment/Music SUNDAY, April 13, :00 am 10:30 am... Worship Service 10:30 am...checkout and Farewell Reservations should be made directly with the Marriott Hotel by calling and reference Morris College National Alumni Association to receive the special rate. Room rates are $ (Double or King) per night (tax not included) (FREE Breakfast - 2 per room) Rates increase after March 13, 2014 NOTE: You must be financial with the National and registered for the Alumni Weekend Activities to receive the special hotel rates. If you do not register in advance, you will be charged the regular rates. 2

5 Name Guest(s) Name Address Phone - Home Morris College National Alumni Association Post Office Box 1736 Sumter, South Carolina INDIVIDUAL PREREGISTRATION FORM April 10 13, 2014 Phone - Cell Date Chapter Affiliation/Class Year MEMBERSHIP DUES MCNAA DUES FOR THE CURRENT FISCAL YEAR, , MUST BE PAID BY MARCH 31, 2014 TO VOTE DURING THE APRIL 2014 ELECTION OF OFFICERS. DUES RECEIVED AFTER THE DEADLINE WILL BE APPLIED TO THE FISCAL YEAR. ALL ALUMNI MUST BE FINANCIAL TO REGISTER. Registration Rates Amount Quantity TOTAL MCNAA MEMBERSHIP DUES Check Year: 2013/ /2015 $ EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION ALL EVENTS (POSTMARKED BY MARCH 13, 2014) LATE REGISTRATION $ (POSTMARKED MARCH 14 APRIL 9, 2014 ON-SITE REGISTRATION $35.00 (APRIL 10 14, 2014) $ $ $ REGISTRATION SUBTOTAL GUEST TICKETS Tickets & Fees (Check Events) GUEST ONLY (No Membership Dues/Late Fees) Amount Quantity Total Luncheon: Friday Saturday $50.00 each $ Banquet/Dance: Friday Saturday $65.00 each $ Children (4-12) Luncheon: Friday Saturday $ Banquet: Friday Saturday $20.00 each INDIVIDUAL TICKETS SUBTOTAL $ PAYMENTS CAN BE MADE ON-LINE VIA PAYPAL (FEE 3% OF TOTAL CHARGE PLUS TRANSACTION FEE, $.30). PLEASE VISIT MORRIS COLLEGE ALUMNI REGISTRATION LINK TO COMPLETE YOUR ON-LINE REGISTRATION. Registration Subtotal $ Guest Tickets Subtotal $ Donation to College $ PayPal Fee $ Total Payment $ PAYMENT INFORMATION Make checks and/or money orders payable to: Morris College National Alumni Association or MCNAA Mail this Registration Form with payment to: MCNAA Post Office Box 1736 Sumter, SC

6 Thursday, April 10, 2014 Marriott Hotel 299 North Church Street Spartanburg, South Carolina Gear up for an Evening to Remember Competition by Classes in Line Dancing, Clean Comedy, and Karaoke Line Dancing Clean Comedy Karaoke The Hospitality Room will be opened at 3:30 PM Line dance classes will be available from 4-5:30 PM Complete the evening by dancing to the music of one of the best DJ s around. IT S ALL GOOD AND IT S ALL FREE *FOOD *FUN *LAUGHTER from 7 PM until 11 PM To make reservations, contact the Hotel at

7 SURRENDER TIME AND RESOURCE (S T A R) The Surrender Time and Resource (S T A R) Program has been established to boost alumni attendance and encourage fellowship and fun during the Morris College National Alumni Association (MCNAA) Weekend. The class with the highest amount of financial alumni members present will be recognized and presented with the annual S T A R Award for This travelling plaque is a way to honor and congratulate the class for commitment and maximum participation. This very important recognition is considered a high mark of excellence within our association and the plaque is showcased on the campus, visible to our students and visitors. We encourage you to contact your classmates and solicit their support. Make no excuse; show up and be counted among the best. This year our goal is to present a financial gift to the college. Each alumnus is asked to give $ plus cents representing your class year. For example, if you graduated in 1974, please give $ If you are a member of the class of 2009, we kindly ask that you donate $ We want to give back to the college and support our alma mater - Morris, our College Dear. We encourage and solicit your interest, support, cooperation and involvement in the endeavors of the Association to help insure that we do as much as possible for the college as it has done for us. Dr. Cecil Payton, Chairperson c.payton4011@comcast.net Mrs. Rachel Inabinet, Co-Chairperson vengeance4rdi@aol.com 5

8 1934 THE HORNET CELEBRATION The Morris College National Alumni Association will be honoring classes ending in 4 and 9 during Alumni Weekend, April 10 13, This will be an exciting opportunity for you to fellowship with your former classmates. MCNAA will give special recognition to each alumnus who has reached the 50 th year milestone. We congratulate you! We will celebrate with you as all of these classes reunite on Friday, April 11, 2014, during the Hornet Celebration Luncheon. Each alumnus is asked to contribute one hundred dollars plus cents representing your year of graduation. Example: $100.74, for the class of We encourage you to contact your classmates and solicit their support Please complete and return along with your registration form Name: Class Year: Address: Phone Number: Cell: I will be attending. I will not be attending. I am unable to attend the weekend activities, but would like to make a contribution in support of my alma mater My contribution - Amount: Date: $ Contact Chairpersons for more information: Ms. Recharda Dawkins 89, Chairperson, lady2london@yahoo.com Mrs. Mary Jo Walker, 68, Co-Chairperson, mjwalker@hotmail.com

9 MCNAA Distinguished Service Award For significant contributions to Morris College, the MCNAA, Local Alumni Chapter, to the quality of life in his or her community and to the development of values and morals of others. MCNAA Outstanding Young Alumnus Award For community service and professional achievement within 10 years of graduation which reflect well on all alumni and the college. MCNAA Professional Alumnus Award For significant contributions to his or her field of endeavor while exemplifying high moral standards and professional ethics. MCNAA Outstanding Alumnus Minister Award For significant contributions in sharing the word of GOD, church development, membership growth, development of new ministries within the church, high moral character and exceptional service to his or her community and Morris College. Completed Awards Application should be mailed no later than January 26, 2014 to: MCNAA Post Office Box 1736 Sumter, South Carolina

10 Morris College MCNAA AWARDS APPLICATION Deadline: January 26, 2014 Mail application to: MCNAA * Post Office Box 1736 * Sumter, South Carolina (Circle One) 1. Distinguished Service Award 3. Professional Alumnus Award 2. Outstanding Young Alumnus Award 4. Outstanding Alumnus Minister Section I: Personal Information Name of Nominee: Date of Birth Mailing Address Telephone (Home) Address (Last) (First) (Middle) Street City State Zip (Cell) Section II: Education/Credentials Year Graduated from Morris College: Present Occupation and Service: Comment(s) Major: Please attach additional sheet(s) if needed Section III: List of Accomplishments/Recognitions (No Resume) Provide accomplishments and recognitions within the last five years. Section IV: Biographical Essay (No Resume) * In words, express your personal views of the nominee listed above. Provide supporting in formation about the nominee. * Please include a (bust) photo. NOMINATION MADE BY: By signing below, I certify that the above statements are true and that this application is complete and accurate. Signature: Date: 8

11 Morris College National Alumni Association Weekend Souvenir Journal 2014 We want our 2014 Souvenir Journal to have each alumni chapter represented. Don t let your chapter be left out. Ad Criteria ad to afdeas@morris.edu. Ensure that the ad is constructed in MS Word or as a pdf and the picture is imbeded in jpeg format. The remittance should be mailed to the address listed below. To insure excellent quality in printing, photos MUST BE very high resolution, not scanned from another source to be rescanned for inclusion in the journal. Ad Prices Full page $ Half Page $ Patrons List $ and less Ad Contact Information Name Chapter/Organization s Name Address City State Zip Code Telephone Make checks and/or money orders payable to: Morris College National Alumni Association or MCNAA Mail this form with payment by March 1, 2014 to: MCNAA - Post Office Box Sumter, SC

12 Candidate Nomination Form ( ) Morris College National Alumni Association An individual wishing to be nominated as an officer of the Morris College National Alumni Association must: Be a member in good financial standing (must have paid MCNAA national dues) Have made significant contributions to Morris College, MCNAA, and/or the local Alumni Chapter, and Exemplify high moral standards and professional ethics. Name of Nominee Graduation Year Seeking Nomination for Office of: Nominee s Address City State Zip Nominee s Phone: Home Cell Nominee s Occupation Please attach a short biographical sketch of the NOMINEE S interests/qualifications to this form. If the nominating committee presents you on the nominating slate, the nominee s exact comments indicating why he/she would like to serve as an officer will be available for the eligible voting members. Please provide a brief profile of yourself and your experience in words or less. Has the nominee served as an officer or committee chairperson/member of Morris College National Alumni Association (MCNAA)? If so, please list the nominee s experience including service on any board or committee that may qualify the nominee for the appointment he/she is seeking. How will the nominee s participation benefit the Association? (Attach to nomination form.) What specific MCNAA issues are of interest or concern to the nominee? (Attach to nomination form.) What significant contributions has the nominee made to Morris College, MCNAA, and his/her Local Alumni Chapter? (Attach to this nomination form.) Nominee s Membership: Local Chapter MCNAA Dues Paid: YES NO Name of local chapter Nomination is being made by: (Check self or give your name if you are nominating someone else.) self OR Name of person making the nomination PLEASE NOTE: Candidates/nominees for the office of president and vice president: (1) must have paid their MCNAA dues for ; (2) must have served in a leadership position in the MCNAA during the previous five (5) years and must have served as an elected or appointed officer and/or committee chairperson. All other offices shall be held by a financially active member (paid MCNAA dues for ). Dues for the current fiscal year ( ) are due NO LATER THAN March 31, 2014, in order to be eligible to vote by official ballot during the April 2014 election process. Return nomination form to Betty Dicks, chairperson, Nominating Committee, 2921 Moorland Drive, Columbia, SC, 10

13 2014 Homecoming Schedule of Events Sponsored by the MCNAA Mardi Gras FRIDAY, JANUARY 24, :30 PM - 7:00 PM Alumni Meet and Greet Location: Garrick-Boykin Human Development Center 9:00 PM 1:00 AM Alumni Dance Location: Quality Inn 2390 Broad Street Sumter, SC ATTIRE - CASUAL HORS D OEVRES AND CASH BAR SATURDAY, JANUARY 25, :00 AM 11:00 AM MCNAA Business Meeting Morris College O.R. Reuben Chapel 10:00 PM 2:00 AM Alumni Social Location: Quality Inn 2390 Broad Street Sumter, SC :00 PM Drawing - National Fundraising Effort Jerry Hannah, Chairperson CASUAL - ATTIRE HORS D OEVRES AND CASH BAR ADMISSION ONE NIGHT: $25.00 ADMISSION BOTH NIGHTS: $35.00 Tickets may be purchased in advance by mailing your check or money order to: MCNAA - Post Office Box 1736, Sumter, SC Name Telephone Address Telephone Number of Tickets Amount Enclosed Reservations should be made directly with the Quality Inn, , and reference Morris College Homecoming Weekend to receive the special rate. Room rates are $69.00 per night plus tax (Double Queen, King and 2 Handicapped accessible). Rates increase after January 10, Rachel D. Inabinett, Chairperson, Ruth M. Pendergrass, Coordinator, Vengeamce4rdi@aol.com 2267casherct@bellsouth.net 11

14 2014 Homecoming Activities Sunday, January 19, 2014 Sunday s Best Dress Day Monday, January 20, 2014 Mix-Match Dress Day Tuesday, January 21, 2014 Old School/Flashback Dress Day Wednesday, January 22, 2014 Patriotic Wear Day Thursday, January 23, 2014 Morris College Paraphernalia Day 6:00 pm Gospel fest (Neal-Jones Auditorium) 8:30 am 2:00 pm 6:00 pm MLK Dream Walk (USC-Sumter) Pep-Rally Garrick-Boykin Human Development Center Basketball Game Ladies: Auburn Montgomery Garrick-Boykin Human Development Center 7:00 pm Fashion/Talent Show (Neal-Jones Auditorium) 4:00 pm Faculty/Staff vs. Student Softball Game (Campus Athletic Field) 6:00 pm Basketball Game Ladies: Allen University Garrick-Boykin Human Development Center 12 Noon 4:00 pm Campus Beautification Greek Stroll Off Garrick-Boykin Human Development Center Friday, January Blue & Gold Pride Day Saturday, January 25, 2014 Spirit Day/ Blue & Gold 5:30 pm 7:00 pm 8:00 pm 10:00 am 11:30 am 12 Noon 2:00 & 4:00 pm 8:00 pm Alumni Re-Acquaintance Mixer Garrick-Boykin Human Development Center Comedy Cafe Garrick-Boykin Human Development Center Homecoming Concert & Dance Garrick-Boykin Human Development Center Parent s Day 2014 President s Brunch/Welcome Program (Daniels Dining Hall) Alumni Basketball Game Garrick-Boykin Human Development Center Homecoming Cookout Greek Display & Fellowship Vendors Display (Gymnasium Lawn) Homecoming Games (Male & Female Teams) MC vs. Concordia University & Life University Homecoming Step Show (Sumter Civic Center) 12

15 Morris College National Alumni Association Officers Mrs. Barbara Roman Jackson 72 President 1510 Radical Road Sumter, SC (fax) Mrs. Ruth McFadden Pendergrass 71 First Vice President 2267 Cashier Court Decatur, GA (404) Ms. Bernadette Hampton 92 Secretary Post Office 4002 Burton, SC (843) Ms. Sonya Davis Levy 85 Financial Secretary 204 Crescent Ave. Sumter, SC (803) Rev. Dr. James Blassingame 81 Chaplain 3060 Foxcroft Circle Sumter, SC (803) Mrs. L. Marie Gainey Floyd 71 Second Vice President Post Office Box 1405 Conway, SC (843) Mr. Reno Russell Boyd 69 Treasurer 107 Nightingale Lane Greenville, SC Ms. Recharda Dawkins 89 Parliamentarian 401 Wingcup Way Simponsville, SC Dr. Cecil Payton 65 Sergeant at Arms 4011 Loch Raven Blvd. Baltimore, MD c.payton4011.comcast.net Mrs. Betty Gamble Dicks 70 Historian 2921 Moorland Drive Columbia, SC Mrs. Altoya Felder-Deas 81 Alumni Affairs Officer Morris College 100 West College Street Sumter, SC (803)

16 Call for Membership We Need Your Help! The Morris College National Alumni Association Application for Membership Name Class Year Address Telephone Number Cell Date Please join today! Just complete the application and return, along with your check for $25.00 to: MCNAA Post Office Box 1736 Sumter, SC

17 Establishing or Reactivating A Morris College Alumni Chapter Morris College, along with the Office of Alumni Affairs, is committed to offering assistance to alumni who are interested in establishing new chapters in their area or reactivating a chapter that is already established. We realize that Morris College alumni have a genuine purpose and are among the college s greatest resources. they play a unique role in student recruitment, financial support, promoting the College to the public, and perpetuating the college s legacy and mission. Thus, it is imperative that we keep our alumni chapters functioning vitally. For those interested in serving as a contact person in establishing a local chapter or reactivating an existing chapter in a particular area, the following steps should be taken: Contact the Morris College Office of Alumni Affairs at: 100 West College Street Sumter, South Carolina Phone: (803) / Fax: (803) The Office of Alumni Affairs will provide you, once your identity has been confirmed, with a printout of alumni in your area. We will also notify the alumni in the area, by mail, of your efforts to establish or reactivate the local chapter. Three (3) members or more are needed to establish a local chapter. Officers (President, Secretary, Treasurer and others, if needed) must be elected and names forwarded by mail or fax to the Office of Alumni Affairs. When written and duly adopted in a business meeting by the local chapter, an official copy of the Constitution and By-Laws, meeting dates, and times should be forwarded to the Office of Alumni Affairs. Chapter members are required to pay national dues of $25 annually to the Morris College National Alumni Association to receive a membership card. Each local chapter will set its own local dues requirement. It is the desire of your alma mater to stimulate the growth and development of Morris College alumni chapters so that they will be strong and responsive. We stand ready to assist all of our chapters that are striving to become more serviceable to the College. By working together, we can embrace the challenges of the future while preserving and transmitting our rich and unique heritage. To our alumni who are hard at work for the cause of higher education at Morris College, we recognize and encourage you. Keep up the good work. To everyone else, we invite you to join the rest of us in sharing the pride and excitement that surrounds our future as an institution of higher learning. Altoya Felder-Deas, Director of Alumni Affairs 15

18 By completing the following and returning to the office. Name Mailing Address Telephone Number Cell Number Address Class Year Degree Major If there is an alumnus of the college that you know who is not receiving mail from the college, please share this information with him/her. You may this information to or fax or mail to: Altoya Felder-Deas Director of Alumni Affairs Morris College 100 West College Street Sumter, South Carolina

19 MORRIS COLLEGE ALUMNI Office of Admissions & Records Please consider giving assistance to the Morris College recruitment efforts. No one can tell the Morris College story better! Please provide the following information and we will be in touch, which will include sending you a Volunteer Recruitment Packet. This packet will provide tips and materials that will be helpful at educational fairs that may be held in your area. We will assist with training and scheduling. (Please Print) Name: Mailing Address: Thank you for your consideration in advance. Home Telephone Number: Cell: Preferred Method of Contact: Home Cell Other Time You Prefer Calls: Areas where you would like to see more recruitment done: NOTE: No form of compensation can be given for these services. Spring Semester 2014 January 3, Residence halls open for new & returning students January 6, Registration for Spring Semester January 7, Classes begin 17

20 Office of Alumni Affairs Morris College 100 West College Street Sumter, South Carolina ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED Contact Coach Clarence Houck if interest in playing in the Alumni Basketball Game at