The theme for the chapter this fiscal year is “The Dawn of a New Chapter – Building the Foundation.”  As Aggies and Aggie supporters, we already know that when a functional mechanism has fallen apart, it must be evaluated, improved, and rebuilt.  For this fiscal year, the chapter will be dedicated to building the chapter’s structure and ability to do business.  While we are building, we must contribute to NC A&T State University and fulfill our mission.

 

I present you with the focus or direction for the year.  By committing ourselves to fulfilling the five directives mentioned below, we will have a successful year that we can be proud to be involved, hereby, building the foundation for the future.

 

- President Byron Simpson, Jr.

 

 

Implement Organizational Structure

For any chapter or organization to prosper and be successful, there must be structure.  For this year, we must create, maintain, and follow documents that will govern the chapter, create a Chapter Executive Board structure that will involve the membership in chapter operations and allow Board members to communicate and operate the chapter under the will of the membership.  Once this is established, rules and policies shall be created to insure professional handling of chapter business.

 

 

Increase Chapter Exposure

If the chapter will have an influence on the city of Los Angeles, inform communities of the excellence that NC A&T has provided and continues to provide, we must publicize the purpose and activities of the chapter and university.  To make this a reality, we shall create a network with other organizations and provide activities that influence the membership and greater Los Angeles community.

 

 

Manage Membership Recruitment

Active membership participation in the chapter has been a problem in the past.  If the membership is happy with or feels appreciated by the Alumni Association, there is reason to return to the chapter each year.  Without the membership, there is no chapter.  To maintain a solid membership, we must retain the effort-giving and financially active members; solicit potential members in public places, and present attractive benefits for membership.

 

Produce Financial Stability

Everyone knows that an organization will not survive unless there is a stable source of finances.  By executing a plan for raising funds and soliciting funds from government and private sources, we will bring money into the chapter to fill the financial need for chapter operational expenses and donations to the University Annual Giving Fund and scholarships.  After a chapter budget is created, we will create savings and relief accounts for emergency situations and backup support.

 

Improve Chapter Communication

One of the purposes of the chapter is to pass information from NC A&T to the alumni and supporters in an efficient and effective manner.  To do this, we must improve the communications within the Chapter Executive Board and between the Board and chapter members.  By creating effective methods of communication within the chapter, communication will be improved.