Jacksonville Chapter Scholarship Golf Tournament 24 Sept 2010 (1PM) at Eagle Landing Golf Course

Jacksonville Chapter Scholarship Golf Tournament 24 Sept 2010 (1PM) at Eagle Landing Golf Course

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August 2010 Meeting Minutes

Savannah State University Alumni Meeting

Jacksonville Chapter

August 18, 2010 (Wed)
 

Attendance (Start time: 6:35pm  Stop time: 7:55pm)

Tameiko Allen Grant

Natasha Mckie

Huriyah Gordon

Keisha Jones
Bubba Mattox 

LaTonya Parker
Dr. Maxwell
Willie Walker
Tourea Robinson
Thomas Raines (via phoncon)

HIGHLIGHTS

 

1.      Dues are currently due which actually starts FY July 1 2010. For those who would like to become life members at the regular price, diamond or prestigious life level, please sign up by September 30, 2010 because the fees will double after October 1 2010.

2.      Huriyah Gordon gave the financial report. 

3.      2010 N. Florida Alumni HBCU Hall of Fame Diner 16 SEPT (Thurs) at EWC at 6PM. Our chapter honoree – Dr. George Maxwell.  Tickets are at Attorney Willie Walker’s office for $25

4.      Fundraisers - SSU Jax Chapter Golf Tourney (Bubba Mattox lead).  Eagle Landing 24 SEPT 2010 (FRI) with a 1PM start time.    www.eaglelandingfl.com

       Golf course is responsible for hotdog/hamburger buffet, practice range balls, cart, tourney set up

       Jax Chapter is responsible for entry forms, gift grab bags, sponsor signs, awards, drawing/prizes.

       Tourney fee: $75 before 16 Sept / $85 afterward

       Hole Sponsor fee: $125 for 1 sign or $200 for 2 signs

       Pre Tourney Sale: Mulligans $5 for 1 (max. 2) 

       Golf Tourney Prizes: (4) 1st  Place Awards, (4) 2nd Place Awards, (4) 3rd Place Awards, (2) Longest Drive Awards, (2) Closest to The Pin Awards

        

       Same weekend, 25 SEPT (SAT), SSU vs Albany State in Waycross, Georgia

1.      Fundraisers - Adult Costume Party (Keisha Jones lead)

       30 OCT at Bayless Community Center (1513 Lasalle St)

       $28 couple / $15 single

       Building rental $500 (Capcity 200 or 100 w/tables & chairs) and DJ $225

       Decor done by Natasha Mckie

       Alcohol - BYOB

        

Upcoming Birthdays in Sept -  N/A

2009 SSU Homecoming - Miss Jacksonville Chapter (Mrs. LaTonya Parker)

Steering Committee Lead Mr. Ray Brinson, 2009 Honoree Mr. Bubba Mattox, SSU Jacksonville Chapter President Mrs. Tameiko Allen-Grant

HISTORY OF HBCU ALUMNI HALL OF FAME OF NORTH FLORIDA

The Gateway Classic was an annual football contest played in Jacksonville with Bethune-Cookman University as the host team. During the 2001 event, the Steering Committee, led by A. Ray Brinson, introduced an alumni recognition event as an official classic activity. This concept was in keeping with the annual Historically Black Colleges & Universities Week proclaimed by the President of the United States via Executive Order usually around the Labor Day Weekend which coincided with the annual football classic. 

The Gateway Classic game was removed from the Bethune-Cookman schedule after the 2006 game against Southern University. However, the HBCU recognition event continued, and was sponsored by the Duval/Nassau Alumni Chapter of Bethune-Cookman. During the preliminary planning for the 2008 event, a suggestion was made to expand the scope of the committee and invite other HBCU Alumni Chapters in North Florida to join the committee. During the first meeting, the history of the recognition event was explained to the group and from that discussion the concept of establishing an HBCU Alumni Hall of Fame (HOF) evolved. The founders were: A. Ray Brinson, Peggy Turner and Ira Turner, Bethune-Cookman University; Juliette Fields, Carl Johnson and Marguerite Warren, Edward Waters College. The purpose of the hall of fame is to honor and recognize alumni of HBCUs who had: 1) Made outstanding contributions of money, talent, and time to their alma mater. 2) Achieved outstanding accomplishments in their respective profession. 3) And or performed outstanding community service where they live, work and worship. Nominees who live in Duval and surrounding counties (not to exceed a 150 mile radius) are eligible for nomination. The respective schools/alumni chapters would make the nomination and the HBCU HOF Steering Committee would have the final approval for induction. The 2006 Gateway Classic Excellence Award winners became the founding members of the North Florida HBCU Alumni Hall of Fame. They were: Archie Gallon, Edward Waters College; James Harris, Grambling  versity; Marsha Holmes, Morgan State University; Irving Matthews, Southern University, and Larry Roziers, Bethune-Cookman University.

Inductees for the Class of 2008 were: Dr. Brenda Simmons, Bethune-Cookman University; Demetral Wester, Florida A & M University; Nathaniel Washington, Florida Memorial University; Dr. Roy I. Mitchell, Edward Waters College, (Posthumous), and Attorney Willie Walker, Savannah State University.

This year’s class of 2009 honorees are: Michelle Carter-Scott (NBA Vince Carter's mother), Bethune-Cookman University; Kenneth Reddick, Hampton University; Walter White, Florida A & M University; Geraldine Orr, Edward Waters College and Bubba Mattox. Savannah State University.

The first Lifetime Achievement Award will be presented to Dr. Ezekiel Bryant (Posthumous)for his decades of leadership and contributions in education and community service. He will be inducted along with the members of this year’s class. A joint resolution will also be issued by the three HBCUs he attended, Edward Waters College, Bethune-Cookman University and Florida A & M University.

Bubba Mattox C/O 93'

Congratulations to Bubba Mattox (93') for being selected as a nominee at the 2009 HBCU North Florida Alumni Hall of Fame Ceremony to be held Thursday, 3 September 2009 at 6PM at EWC Sports Complex. 

Born in Blackshear, Georgia in 1971, Bubba Mattox 
is the only child of Savannah State College (now 
Savannah State University) alums, Mr. Thomas Sr. 
(1974) and Mrs. Almisha Mattox (1970). He is one 
of fifteen extended Mattox family members to attend 
and graduated from SSU.

A 1989 graduate of Sol C. Johnson High in Savannah, 
Georgia, Bubba Mattox had a stellar high school 
track career which earned him a full track scholarship 
to SSU. He was an All SIAC Conference Long Distance 
Specialist. As a student he was a member of the SSU 
Naval ROTC program and a three year captain of the SSC 
Marching Tiger Band Drum Line “Roaring Thunder”. 
Bubba Mattox graduated with a major in Criminal Justice 
in 1993 and commissioned into the United States Navy. 

Bubba Mattox has been selected by the SSU Jacksonville 
Chapter for his dedication and hard work to his beloved 
alma mater and mainstay with SSU Jacksonville Chapter. 
Bubba has been an active member of the chapter for the 
last 10 years. He has played an integral role in the life 
and advancement of the chapter. From the position of 
student to now SSU Alumni, Bubba have given financially 
(over 3K), his time and service to the university. 

As a member of the Jacksonville Chapter he envisioned and 
created the Jacksonville Chapter's dynamic alumni website 
(the very first of any SSU chapter regionally or nationally). 
He currently serves as the chapter secretary, sergeant-at-arms 
and webmaster. He takes on an unofficial role of communicating 
and maintaining the strong connections within the chapter. 
He is the chapter’s “go-to” guy. During the past ten years he 
has consistently attended all meetings, fundraisers, and 
athletic events. Because of his personal connection to the 
marching band and athletics, he has and continues to make 
financial contributions to the university. Bubba is that alumni 
member who is not afraid of getting his hands dirty in any 
capacity, because of the love and pride he holds for his alma 
mater. He sets personal goals within the chapter and with the 
national alumni association. He will become an SSU National 
Alumni LIFE Member this year and was recently named a member of 
the SSU National Alumni Association website committee.

In the community, he is a faithful donor to his church, United 
House of Prayer for All People; he has donated over 5K to 
helping underprivileged children with instruments and uniforms 
within the church’s band program. He is also an annual donor 
with the Boy Scout’s of America. He is a strong supporter of 
the Breast Cancer programs and foundations. He donates twice a 
year to the American Red Cross. He is a five year veteran 
Basketball State High School Officials of Florida. 

In his career he has given 16 dedicated years to the United 
States Navy as a Naval Officer (rank of Lieutenant Commander). 
He has served a year overseas on both a ship and Flag Rank 
Joint Staff fighting Global War on Terrorism and Drugs. He 
received the awards of the high prestigious honors of Joint 
Service Commendation Medal and Joint Service Achievement Medal.

He is married to the former Phyllis L. Oliver a 1998 Bachelor 
of Arts and 2002 Master’s of Public Administration graduate 
of Savannah State University. They have one son, five year 
old Aaron Javon Mattox. 

If you wish to attend this ceremony, please contact Willie Walker or Bubba Mattox for available tickets ($25 per ). Attire for this event is business dress/business casual.  


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Mozella Raines C/O 75' and Latonya Parker C/O 96'

Congrats to Mrs. Latonya Parker (Oceanway Elementary) and Mrs. Mozella Raines (Paxon Middle School) for being selected as Duval Teachers of the Year Award!!!!!!!!



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Tourea Robinson (Jax past Chapter President), SSUNAA Parade Queen

SAVANNAH— Savannah State University’s 2008 Homecoming celebration began Sunday, Oct. 26, and culminated Saturday, Nov. 1. This year’s celebratory theme was “Spirit Unleashed: The Year of the Tiger.”

This year, the Savannah State University National Alumni Association (SSUNAA) had selected Tourea B. Robinson (1997) as Ms. SSUNAA. Joining Robinson on the SSUNAA Homecoming court are her attendants: Elsie Marselles Owens Ridley (1981) and Lydia M. Harris (1968).

Robinson is director of Donor Relations and Communications at Florida Community College at Jacksonville Foundation. She received her bachelor’s degree in Mass Communications and recently earned her MBA from the University of Phoenix .

Robinson is an active volunteer for numerous civic and professional boards, including the Forestview Athletic Association; Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies of North Florida, Inc.; and the Jacksonville Regional Chamber of Commerce. She is a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.; president of the Jacksonville , Florida , chapter of SSUNAA; and a member of New Mt. Calvary Missionary Baptist Church .

A resident of Warner Robins , Ga. , Ridley is director of Disbursement at Fort Valley State University (FVSU). She received her bachelor’s degree in General Business Administration and her MBA in Human Resource Management from the University of Phoenix (2008). Ridley is a member of several professional business organizations as well as SSUNAA, the Fort Valley Chapter of SSUNAA, the Fort Valley State University National Alumni Association

(FVSUNAA) and the Fort Valley Chapter of FVSUNAA. She is a member of Fellowship Bible Baptist Church .

Harris, a native of Savannah , Ga. , graduated with honors from Savannah State College (now university) with a major in Mathematics Education. She later received a Master of Public Administration degree from Central Michigan University . In 2005, Harris retired as a mathematician with the United States Air Force at Wright Patterson Air Force Base in Dayton , Ohio .

An active member of Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church , Harris volunteers for Hospice Savannah and Goodness and Mercy Foundation, Inc. She also is a member of the Savannah Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.

The highlight of the Homecoming festivities is the annual parade through downtown Savannah followed by the football game at T.A. Wright Stadium on Nov. 1. Starting at 9 a.m., the parade will travel north on East Broad to Broughton Street, west on Broughton to MLK Jr. Blvd., south on MLK to Anderson Street and west on Anderson to Ogeechee Road. The game versus Concordia College Selma of Alabama will start at 2 p.m. For ticket information, visit   www.savannahstate.edu.


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Phyllis Mattox (Jax Chapter Member & Cancer Survivor)

Phyllis Mattox (Oliver), A Breast Cancer Survivor,  represented Jacksonville as SSU Jacksonville Chapter Queen this homecoming

A native of Warner Robins, Georgia, Phyllis is a reading coach at Jeb Stuart Middle School in Jacksonville, Florida. She received her bachelor’s degree in History (1998) and her masters in Public Administration (2002). Phyllis is a Breast Cancer survivor (2007-08) and a devoted cure Breast Cancer Advocate. She is also a active local Jacksonville Chapter member as well as a Savannah State University National Alumni Association (SSUNAA) member.


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Attorney Willie Walker (Jax Past Vice President), SSU Parade Grand Marshal

SAVANNAH— Savannah State University ’s annual Homecoming Parade took place this Saturday, Nov. 1.  Parade participants  marched to the 2008 theme, Spirit Unleashed: the Year of the Tiger.

The parade grand marshal was Attorney Willie J. Walker, a 1981 graduate, who also was selected as guest speaker for Founders’ Day, Friday, Oct. 31, in conjunction with the 2008 Homecoming celebration. Walker currently serves as vice president of the Savannah State University National Alumni Association (SSUNAA).

A native Savannahian, Walker has a longstanding record of generously supporting athletics, band and other scholarship programs at SSU. He formerly established the Howard E. Alls Scholarship in memory of his childhood friend, fellow attorney and alumnus of Savannah State University .

Based in Jacksonville , Fla. , Walker practices law primarily in the areas of personal injury and wrongful death in both Florida and Georgia ; he also is a Supreme Court certified mediator. Walker earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice from Savannah State University and a Doctor of Jurisprudence degree from Mercer University . A member of Alpha Phi Alpha and Sigma Pi Phi fraternities, he recently was inducted into the “North Florida HBCU Hall of Fame.”

Serving as honorary parade marshals was Dorothy B. Wilson (1963) and Clemontine F. Washington (1962), alumnae who are longtime co-chairs of the SSUNAA Homecoming Committee; Captain Leonard B. Jones (1978), U.S. Navy retired; and Major General Walter E. Gaskin (1974), vice director of The Joint Staff, Washington , D.C.

This year’s celebrity marshal was Doug Banks, the Philadelphia-born, Detroit-raised on air radio personality who started his career at KDAY in Los Angeles . Recently, The Doug Banks Morning Show celebrated its 10th year on ABC Radio Networks. The show airs locally, weekday afternoons, on LOVE 101.1 FM, a Clear Channel radio station.

Parade units assembled at 7 a.m. on East Broad Street near Taylor Street . The parade traveled north on East Broad to Broughton Street, west on Broughton to MLK Jr. Blvd., south on MLK to Anderson Street and west on Anderson to Ogeechee Road.

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Dr. George Maxwell

We congratulate SSUNAA 2008 Award Recipients from the Jax Chapter:  New Life Member: Dr. George Maxwell  


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