Fort Valley State - DeKalb County Alumni Chapter

📣📣ATTENTION ALL WILDCATS AND FRIENDS!!

Our 14th Annual Scholarship Jazz Brunch is on the way.
Mark your calendars for Saturday, August 15 at 10AM at the Henry County Heritage Park Community Center, McDonough GA with guest speaker Mr. Kenneth Ward, FVSU National Alumni Association Hall of Fame Inductee.

Our Jazz Brunch is our biggest fundraising event that fully supports our students via scholarships and financial assistance to make sure their future is a success.
We’re calling all alumni, friends and supporters to help make this event an amazing experience by purchasing a ticket, sponsoring, purchasing an ad, or donating.

Our goal this year is $35,000.00, and as you can see from our Jazz Brunch Financial Meter we’re at $21, 825.00 so we’re getting closer to reaching that goal thanks in large part to many of you that have contributed.

Further information regarding the Scholarship Jazz Brunch ticket pricing, ads and sponsorship are below via our Jazz Brunch website link (the website is being updated for this year’s event but the information to purchase tickets, sponsorships, and ads is
the same), or scan the QR Code on the flyer.

Let’s make this year’s Scholarship Jazz Brunch the most exciting and successful event ever! 💙💛💙💛💙💛

Let’s come together and support our FVSU Choir. No donation is too small or too big for this momentous occasion. 💙💛💙💛

Fort Valley State University Choir - Clubs & Organizations - Fort Valley State University Located in the heart of Georgia, FVSU combines the personal attention and family feel of a small, private college with the resources and research found at large public universities.

Have you gotten your tickets yet?

It’s going down at the Lucky Strike Marietta at 2pm, FVSUNAA DeKalb Alumni Chapter 5th Annual HBCU Bowling Sunday June 28.

Grab your family, your friends, your teammates for a fun filled event. Registration and ticket details are below 👇🏾 or scan the QR code on the flyer.
Let’s get it! Let’s go!💙💛💙💛

https://forms.gle/LB6D1V1ebRN19jp56

The DeKalb County Alumni Chapter would like to first congratulate our newly chartered Las Vegas Alumni Chapter for the FVSUNAA. We are so humbled and elated for your success.
Also a special thank you to our esteemed guests and speakers for their support and attendance
FVSU President Dr. Paul Jones
Dr. Antonio Cuyler, University of Michigan
Dr. Issac Crumbley, CDEP
Dr. Joanna Jezierska, UNLV Director of Graduate Studies
Mr. Cedric Crear, Former City Councilman & HBCU Alum
Dr. Velma McCray- FVSU Alum & Former FVSUNAA President

Finally a special thank you to the Association and committee for another successful Biennial Conference. Las Vegas owes us nothing and we cannot wait for 2028!
Fort Valley State. Fort Valley State. Our lives to thee we dedicate 💙💛💙💛💙💛

Fellow Wildcats,

Homecoming 2026 is almost near! Please vote below our Homecoming theme this year and don’t forget to like, post, comment and share. Spread the word!!💙💛💙💛

FVSU NAA, INC. HOMECOMING THEME 2026 VOTING

Wildcats… THE MOMENT IS HERE!
Homecoming 2026 is loading… and YOU get to set the tone

This isn’t just a theme—it’s the feeling, the legacy, the experience we bring back to The Valley.

Which one are you rocking with?!
🔥 CAST YOUR OFFICIAL VOTE HERE (Deadline is June 8th at 11:59 PM EST):
👉🏾https://form.jotform.com/261033000311128

1️⃣ Generations of Greatness; Legacy Lives in Us
— A powerful tribute to our roots, our impact, and the legacy we carry forward

2️⃣ Once a Wildcat, Always a Wildcat; Forever The Valley
— A timeless celebration of pride, connection, and that unbreakable Wildcat bond

💬 After you vote, drop your pick in the comments (1 or 2)
📣 Tag your classmates, your line sisters/brothers, your Wildcat crew—EVERYBODY!

Let’s run this vote UP and make 2026 unforgettable 💙💛

The Valley is calling… which theme are you bringing home?

🚨📣 CALLING ALL ALUMS OF Fort Valley State University, Savannah State University & Albany State University! 📣🚨

💙💛🧡 IT’S TIME TO SHOW UP & SHOW OUT FOR ONE LOVE HBCUNITY WEEKEND 2026! 🧡💛💙

Get ready for an unforgettable weekend filled with HBCU pride, fellowship, networking, music, fun, competition, and memories that will last a lifetime! Whether you’re reconnecting with classmates, representing your chapter, or simply coming for the vibes — THIS is where HBCU culture comes alive! 🔥🎉

🥎🏆 KICKBALL TOURNAMENT REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!
Who’s bringing home the bragging rights in 2026?!
🔗 Register for the 2026 One Love HBCUnity Kickball Tournament

🏛️ CHAPTER REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!
📅 Chapter Registrations are due by JUNE 1, 2026!
Represent your alumni chapter with pride and unity!
🔗 Complete Your One Love HBCUnity Chapter Registration

🤍✨ ALL WHITE SOIREE ✨🤍
An evening of elegance, music, and unforgettable energy awaits!
🎟️ 🔗 Purchase All White Soiree Tickets Here

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📣 PLEASE SHARE WITH YOUR CHAPTERS, CLASSMATES, LINE BROTHERS & SISTERS, FAMILY, AND FRIENDS!

🎉 ONE LOVE. ONE CULTURE. ONE HBCUNITY. 🎉

Before we end the day, DAC prays that you all had an amazing Mother’s Day full of love, joy and blessings.
Happy Mother’s Day💖💖🌹🌹🌹

On behalf of the DeKalb County Alumni Chapter, we too would like to express our sincere prayers and condolences to Coach Marlon Watson and his family for their loss💙💛💙💛

On behalf of the FVSU Athletic Department, we want to extend our condolences to Coach Marlon Watson and the family on the passing of his father. Sending Wildcat love.

Hi Wildcats, this is Dr. Kim Thomas Smith.

Happy Mother’s Day to all the incredible mothers, grandmothers, and mother figures in Henry County.

There’s just ONE WEEK left of early voting. Early voting continues this week, Monday through Friday, before Election Day.

This race is about fighting for working families, strong schools, seniors and veterans, safer communities, and real economic opportunity.

Please make your plan to vote this week. Every single vote matters.

VoteDr.Kim for Georgia State House District 117💙💛💙💛💙💛💙💛

FVSUNAA Election has begun. If you’re an active member (dues were paid 30 days prior) you have the option of paper or electronic ballot.

VOTING STARTS TODAY! FVSU NAA, INC. 2026 ELECTIONS

The election will take place May 4 through May 11, 2026. As a reminder, in accordance with the Constitution and Bylaws only financially active members may vote (i.e., life members and regular/associate members whose 2026 membership dues are received in the alumni office 30 days prior to delivery of the official ballot).

The following individuals have been confirmed as official candidates for the FVSU NAA, Inc. 2026 Election:

President
Mr. Edward L. Boston
Mr. Hollis Towns
Mr. Garren M. Walker

Vice President
Ms. Vonda Atkinson
Mr. Willie G. Davis
Mrs. Miriam Love

Treasurer
Mrs. Kasie Swayne

Recording Secretary
Mr. Deion Mapp

Assistant Recording Secretary
VACANT

Financial Secretary
Ms. Yashica Woods

LEARN MORE: https://www.fvsunaa.com/fvsunaa-2026-elections