It is my pleasure to introduce a new member of the University Advancement team – Dariel Dixon, Database Manager, a 2001 graduate of Winston-Salem State University with a B.S. in computer science. Dariel comes to us from Fidelity Information Services where he was Client Server Developer Analyst. His responsibilities there were to handle day-to-day technology operations for several financial organizations.

Here at SSU, Dariel will ensure accuracy, integrity, and optimization of the donor database system; assess, analyze, and produce research summaries on prospective donors; and, act as liaison to the Computer Services & Information Technology department. Additionally, he will ensure technology performance for the Advancement Call Center.

Raised in the Hampton Roads area of Virginia, Dariel currently resides in Jacksonville, FL with his wife, LaWanda, and their miniature schnauzer, Genesis. Dariel and LaWanda are members of Mount Horeb Missionary Baptist Church, where he serves on the usher board.

Dariel is located on the 1st floor of Gardner Hall and can be reached by calling (912) 358-3060 or by emailing dixond@savannahstate.edu .

Please join me in welcoming Dariel Dixon to Savannah State University!

It is my pleasure to introduce three new members of the University Advancement team – Jovita Covington, Marketing Coordinator; Linda Hansen, Administrative Services Coordinator; and, Barbara Myers, Director of Alumni Relations.

Jovita “Marti” Covington is a native of northern Virginia and a 2008 graduate of the University of Mississippi, where she earned a B.A. in Journalism with an emphasis on print publications. After graduation, she spent six months covering the 2008 presidential election with the Washington bureau of TIME Magazine before accepting a reporting position with The Beaufort Gazette and Island Packet newspapers in coastal South Carolina. She joins the Office of Marketing and Communications after more than a year covering Beaufort County business and government for both newspapers.

Marti is located on the first floor of Gardner Hall, and can be reached by calling 356-2427 or emailing covingtonj@savannahstate.edu.

Linda Hansen is a South Carolina native and obtained bachelor’s in Liberal Arts and Master of Education degrees from Armstrong Atlantic State University. She possesses 17 years of experience within the University System of Georgia in departments of advancement, criminal justice, and institutional research; as well as the school of graduate studies at AASU. Linda is the proud mother of three grown children and one grand-daughter. Having traveled extensively during her husband’s 30-year military career, they now reside in Richmond Hill. Linda is located in room 8 of Gardner Hall and can be reached by calling 356-2427 or emailing hansenl@savannahstate.edu.

Barbara Myers graduated from Paine College with a BA in English and Savannah State University with a Master’s of Public Administration degree. She is also a 2004 graduate of Leadership Savannah. Barbara has over 20 years of experience in higher education, most recently having served as the Director of Career Services and Coordinator of the Post Secondary Readiness Enrichment Program (PREP) at Armstrong Atlantic State University. She brings a wealth of experience in program development and community initiatives. Barbara has lived in the Savannah area for over 21 years and currently resides in Richmond Hill, GA with her husband, Kelvin; daughter, Kourtney; and son, Kameron. Barbara is located on the second floor of Gardner Hall and can be reached by calling 912-353-3205 or emailing myersb@savannahstate.edu.

Please join me in welcoming Marti Covington, Linda Hansen, and Barbara Myers to Savannah State University!

It is my pleasure to introduce a new member of the University Advancement team: Louise Haaker – Grant Specialist. Ms. Haaker obtained her bachelor and master’s degrees in Public Administration from Florida International University, possesses 18 years of professional grant writing experience, and has held leadership roles in local governments in the State of Georgia.

I am confident that Ms. Haaker’s enthusiasm and expertise will lead to a significant increase in private grant funding for Savannah State University. Her immediate tasks are to implement a Grants Resource Center, and to develop a subject matter expert database in the Division of University Advancement; as well as to develop/recommend policies and procedures governing solicitation and administration of private grants at SSU. Toward that end, she will be reaching out to senior administration for information and input. Your support and assistance will be greatly appreciated.

Ms. Haaker is located in room #6 of Gardner Hall, and can be reached directly by calling 353-3063 or emailing haakerl@savannahstate.edu. You should also feel free to contact Louise by calling the University Advancement main line at 356-2286.

Please join me in welcoming Louise Haaker to SSU/Division of University Advancement!

It is my pleasure to introduce our new Director of Development, Henry Lee Perry! Lee is a Savannah native and SSU alumnus. He graduated here in 1996 with a Bachelors of Business Administration and has since held progressively responsible positions in the banking and finance industry, most recently at Carver National Bank. Lee is very active in the community and has been a member of several local boards, including the Oglethorpe Charter School and Savannah Chamber of Commerce. The immediate past president of the 100 Black Men of Savannah, Lee was instrumental in chartering the Collegiate 100 on SSU’s campus. The Collegiate 100 is the mentoring arm of the 100 Black Men organization. In his spare time, Lee likes to work out and play golf. He resides in Savannah with his wife, LaVertta, and their two children; son, Damien and daughter, Trinity.

Lee is excited about the opportunity to increase private support for SSU toward securing the future of his dear Alma Mater! His responsibilities include fundraising compliance and oversight of the [Title III funded] Grant Specialist. Lee is located on the second floor of Gardner Hall and can be reached by calling 692-4587 or emailing perryh@savannahstate.edu.

Please join me in welcoming H. Lee Perry to Savannah State University!

Greater Albany Area Chapter

Presents Its

Scholarship Gala

“Holding On To The Dream”

August 28, 2010

6:00pm – 8:00pm

Admission: $25.00

Silent Auction/Music/Southern Cuisine

Creekside Education Center

The Parks at Chehaw

Semi – Formal Attire

Margie Terry, Chairman

349 Lees Lake Rd.

Fayetteville, Ga. 30214

email: terrytyty@bellsouth.net

WHEN: July 23-24, 2010

WHERE:
Ramada Atlanta Airport Conference Center
1380 Virginia Avenue
Atlanta, GA 30344
(404) 762-8411

ROOM RATE: $69.00

Registration information – download

The Savannah State University National Alumni Association (SSUNAA) is calling all alumni to join and support efforts to provide more academic, athletic and performance scholarships! Your generous support and input is vital! Please join the National Alumni Association Today, and become an active member of your local area Chapter!

National Annual Dues are:
$50.00
Pay this fee and you have taken the first step, then find a LOCAL CHAPTER.

Life Membership Dues are:
$500.00-Regular
$750.00-Prestigious
$1,000.00-Diamond

These amounts increase October 2010 to:
$1,000.00-Regular
$1,500.00-Prestigious
$2,500.00-Diamond

Please contact your local area Chapter for local dues information.

We need your moral and financial support, as less and less resources are available from State and Corporate budgets. Join TODAY!!!

You may PAY FEES or DONATE online:
http://www.savannahstate.edu/alumni-donors-parents/foundations.shtml

Click on the Donate button. Please add 4% to your payment for the online processing fee.
(Please note in comments what the payment is for)

or

Send PAYMENT/DONATIONS to SSUNAA, POB 22843, Savannah, GA 31403.

We thank you for all that you do for SSU!!!

“YES WE CAN”
(Don’t forget it)

Join the SSUNAA Mailing List
http://www.ssunaa.org/contact

There have been several alumni members inquiring about this meeting wanting to make reservations, etc.   Registration details regarding the conference are denoted below

The conference will be held at

Charlotte Marriott Executive Park

5700 Westpark Drive
Charlotte, NC 28217
USA

Reservations
 http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/CLTNC?groupCode=SVUSVUA&app=resvlink&fromDate=3/12/10&toDate=3/14/10
The 3-letter code is SVU if they call to book their room through the 800# (800-359-7961) and the 7-letter group code if they want to book online using the link below is: SVUSVUA

Rates with the Marriott have been renegotiated from $109.00/ Night to $89.00/Night, a $20.00 savings per night! 

Do not wait until last minute to book your rooms.  The SSUNAA has been extended until February 26th to secure rooms at these rates.  After that, they go through the roof! 

It’s far better to book now, and have to cancel, then to book too late and have to spend more on a higher room rate.

Regards,

Kenneth Wilson, President, Charlotte, NC Chapter