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GREATER COLUMBIA CHAPTER SOCIAL
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2009 CONVENTION AT-A-GLANCE
*Additional fees apply |
| Thursday, July 30, 2009 |
| 7:30AM | | Golf Tournament* |
| 12:00PM | 1:30AM | Pre-Convention Luncheon - Divas and Gents in Hats* |
| 10:00AM | 6:00PM | Registration |
| 2:00PM | 6:00PM | Hospitality |
| 6:30PM | 8:30PM | Legislative Reception |
| 9:00PM | 1:00AM | Hospitality |
| Friday, Jully 31, 2009 |
| 7:00AM | 8:15AM | Breakfast (on your own) |
| 8:00AM | 4:00PM | Registration |
| 8:00AM | 4:00PM | Vendor Shoppe |
| 9:00AM | 10:00AM | Opening Session |
| 10:15AM | 11:10PM | Workshops A, B, C |
| 11:20AM | 12:15PM | Workshops A, B, C |
| 12:30PM | 2:00PM | Convention Luncheon |
| 2:15PM | 4:15PM | Town Hall Meeting - Our Concerns and Issues |
| 4:30PM | 5:30PM | Hospitality |
| 6:00PM | 11:00PM | Greater Columbia Chapter Social - We Let the Dogs Out!* |
| 11:30PM | 1:00AM | Hospitality |
| Saturday, August 1, 2009 |
| 7:00AM | 8:15AM | Breakfast - on your own |
| 8:00AM | 12:00PM | Registration |
| 8:00AM | 4:00PM | Vendor Shoppe |
| 8:30AM | 10:30AM | President Cooper's State of the University |
| 10:45AM | 11:45AM | Our Responsibilities and Obligations |
| 12:00PM | 1:30PM | SCSUNAA Life-Member Luncheon* |
| 2:00PM | 4:00PM | SCSUNAA Annual Council Meeting |
| 7:30PM | 10:30PM | Culmination Banquet |
| 10:45PM | 1:00AM | Hospitality |
| Sunday, August 2, 2009 |
| 8:45AM | 10:30AM | Ecumenical Breakfast |
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"Giving Back to the University is not just Our Responsibility, it is Our Obligation"
Greater Columbia Chapter will host the 20th Annual National Alumni Convention
at the Marriott Downtown, Columbia, South Carolina; Thursday, July 30 - Sunday, August 2, 2009 in Columbia, South Carolina.
The South Carolina State University National Alumni Association each year convenes its full membership to discuss proposed initiatives and to devise creative strategies for enhancing support of our beloved alma mater. The anticipated outcome is that the ideas discussed will be implemented by local chapters and embraced by the University and our future alumni. We look forward to seeing you in Columbia, South Carolina for our association's most important event of the year.
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CHAPTER INFORMATION
for Greater Columbia Chapter members
CONVENTION INFORMATION
CONVENTION UPDATES/NEWS
Rally all Bulldogs! Register today!
New Deadline!
The Pre-Convention Golf Tournament
deadline is July 23, 2009.
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Pre-Convention Golf Tournament
Charwood Country Club Golf Course; 222 Clubhouse Drive; West
Columbia, South Carolina, 29172
Ticket: $65
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Golf fans this is the event for you! Join the morning fun with alumni and friends at the beautiful Charwood Golf Course. Click the picture at right and take the tour. Register today! All proceeds benefit scholarships. For details on National Association scholarships please see http://www.scsunaa.org/
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Pre-Convention Luncheon
Divas and Gents in hats!
Brookland
Banquet and Conference Center, 1066 Sunset Boulevard, West Columbia, South Carolina 29169
Hats are encouraged but not mandatory.
Ticket: $35
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Plan to attend this lunchtime event the day prior to the official start of the National Convention. Enjoy lunch with alumni and friends in Hats as we prepare to address the matters of dear Alma Mater. Click the picture to tour the banquet hall. Register today! All proceeds benefit scholarships. For details on National Association scholarships please see http://www.scsunaa.org/
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 Legislative Reception
This interactive and cordial reception will allow alumni from across the nation opportunities to receive and share ideas that will advance the mission of South Carolina State University.
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The University and the National Alumni Association are very proud of the many accomplishments that have been reached with support from our alumni and friends in the political arena.This reception will give us an opportunity to personally thank them for their support.
After five business attire.
Ticket: $25
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Keynote Speaker
Business casual attire.
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Announcement is forthcoming!
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Workshop A: Health and Fitness: Fighting the Battle of the Bulge
Casual attire.
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Participate in this session to learn how to take charge of your health. Weight control -it's the right thing to do! Announcement is forthcoming!
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Workshop B: Board of Trustee Outlook
This is your opportunity to hear from the Board, the body having both "authority and responsibility for the governance of South Carolina State University." The Board "intends for SC State to be recognized as the institution of choice in terms of providing a rigorous and challenging program for the intellectually curious student. A distinguished faculty and a qualified staff are integral to sustaining this level of performance. Focus and responsive administrative processes are in place to support the effort."
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Mr. Lumus Byrd, Jr.; Chair of the SCSU Board of Trustees
Presenters: Members of the South Carolina State University Board of Trustees
Casual attire.
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Workshop C: Technology and You
 Living, working and learning in later life; purchasing smarter cars and homes; shopping and banking online; communicating with acquaintances anytime, anywhere and anyplace -are you participating in these uses of technology? Have you joined your friends who are using technology to enrich their
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Presenter: Jacquelyn N. Cunningham
lives or are you feeling a little left behind? This hands-on workshop is intended to provide pointers to help you get engaged.
Casual attire.
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Convention Keynote Address
Announcement is forthcoming!
Business casual attire.
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President Cooper's State of the University
Pictured: Dr. George E. Cooper:
"Dear SC State Family:
I am honored to be selected as the 10th President of SC State University. I look forward to working with the Board
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of Trustees, administration, faculty, staff, students, alumni, and stakeholders as we, together move towards academic excellence. It is my intent to establish a creative and participatory campus environment as we embark on defining SC State's future. Again, I am honored and excited about the transition from Washington to Orangeburg, and to SC State University.
Business casual attire.
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Culmination Banquet
Announcement is forthcoming!
Semi-formal attire.
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Entertainment for the evening!
The Skipp Pearson Jazz Ensemble and the Skipp Pearson Foundation for jazz music. Click the picture to visit this great website!
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Hotel Accommodations: Columbia Marriott-Downtown The Columbia Marriott will serve as the site for the 2009 National Convention. Located in the pedestrian-friendly heart of downtown Columbia, amenities are Revive Bedding, Valet Parking, Complimentary Airport Shuttle, Concierge Services, Wireless Internet Access, Fine Dining, On site ATM, Parking garage at $10.00 per day, Fitness Center and Retail Shoppe. Room prices are $105 per night (single/dbl/quad). Reservations required by June 30, 2009. For reservations, contact the Marriott Hotel toll free number, 800-228-9290. The code when making reservations is SCSU Alumni. Check in time is 4 p.m. and Check out is 11 a.m. No pets are allowed and the hotel is smoke free. For more information on the hotel, visit the hotel web site:
http://www.marriottcolumbia.com
Columbia Marriott-Downtown
1200 Hampton Street
Columbia, SC 29201
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To the Marriott Hotel from the Columbia Metropolitan Airport - 7.8 miles - about 19 minutes Heading north turn right at Aviation Way bear left onto Lexington Drive. Turn right at John N. Hardee Expressway. Turn left at Airport Blvd/Edmund Road/SC-215/SC-302. Continue on Airport
Blvd/Knox Abbott Drive/Blossom St for about 5.5 miles. Turn left at Assembly St. Continue for .09
miles turn Right at Hampton St. Marriott Columbia 1200 Hampton St.
To the Marriott Hotel from From Orangeburg/Charleston
From I-26 West take exit 111B for US#1 towards West Columbia. Merge onto Augusta Rd/US#1. At
the fork bear left onto Klapman Blvd/ SC #12. Continue for 3.5 miles this becomes Hampton St.;
proceed to the Columbia Marriott at 1200 Hampton Street.
To the Marriott Hotel from Greenville/Spartanburg
From I-26East continue to I-126East continue onto Elmwood Ave/US#176. Make a right onto
Assembly St/SC-215/US-76. Make a left onto Hampton S.; proceed to the Columbia Marriott at 1200
Hampton Street.
To the Marriott Hotel from I-20
Merge onto I-26East continue onto I-26East continue to Elmwood Ave/US#176. Take a right onto
Assembly St/SC-215/US-76. Make a left onto Hampton St.; proceed to Columbia Marriott at 1200
Hampton Street.
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Greater Columbia Event: We let the Dogs out!
Just one month before the season-opening MEAC-SWAC challenge in Orlando against Grambling Tigers and two months before a return visit to the University of South Carolina Gamecocks, the Greater Columbia Chapter will be ready to let the dogs out! This fun-filled evening will be designed for Bulldogs ready to get their game faces on! Join the National Alumni Convention, SCSU coaches, Alumni, Friends, and fans in enjoying foods from around South Carolina and the color commentary of Bobby Gist and Ernest Robinson of ESPN Sports Hotline 103.1FM. You don’t want to miss the FANtastic Bulldog Attire Fashion Show. Take advantage of the opportunity to add to your collection of Bulldog paraphernalia. Hear Head Football Coach Buddy Pough's predictions and former Coach Willie Jefferies' wit. Then party the evening away with DJ Prince Ice, playing your favorite tunes from the hits! Come dressed to impress in your favorite Bulldog attire! Reconnecf with classmates, network with the Bulldogs. We let the 'Dogs out!
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