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Shaw Bears are everywhere, and we mean everywhere! From big cities to small towns, our alumni, students, family, and friends make their mark all over the world. Now it’s time to make sure Shaw University alumni chapters are just as far-reaching.
Alumni chapters give us presence, they build community, and they remind us that no matter where life takes us we’re always part of the Shaw family. Even more, through our chapters we pour into the communities we live in, serving, uplifting, and leaving a legacy of impact wherever Bears call home.
And the best part? Starting a chapter is easy!
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Gather 3 or more Bears in your area who are ready to charter a chapter.
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Name your chapter after your city or county (Sacramento, CA Alumni Chapter of Shaw University).
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Read the Organization of New Chapter guidelines
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Fill out the form, sign it, and submit!
That’s it, you’ve started something powerful!
So, wherever Bears are, let’s make it official. Because wherever Bears gather, greatness follows.
So, wherever Bears are, let’s make it official. Because wherever Bears gather, greatness follows.
Organization of a New Chapter
Three (3) or more alumni living within a city or town or metropolitan complex where there is no organized chapter may organize to form a local chapter. The Chapter shall be named for the city or county in which the alumni live or with which the alumni wish to affiliate and be distinguished as a chapter of the National Alumni Association of Shaw University (“The Association”).
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Contact the National President to request a copy of the Chapter Leadership Handbook.
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Contact the Regional Vice-President to request assistance in organizing a chapter.
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Schedule an initial meeting of interested alumni at a convenient location. This group should review the handbook, determine the level of effort needed to get a chapter started, designate itself as the organization committee and elect acting officers.
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Decide on the time, date and place for an organizational meeting and notify the Association, Office of Alumni Relations and the Regional Vice President of the plans.
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At the organizational meeting, the acting chair should preside. The group should elect officers, draft chapter constitution and by-laws, select chapter name and establish the number of charter members.
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The Chapter shall submit a copy of initial meeting minutes through the Regional Vice President for approval by the National Alumni Association. The chapter affiliation fee and National dues for all charter members should be forwarded to the National Alumni Association, P.O. Box 27036, Raleigh, NC 27611.
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The Chapter will be granted permission to organize and be given full rights and privileges of chapter affiliation until the next meeting at which time they will receive their official charter.
This application must be mailed to: NAASU P.O. Box 27036 Raleigh, NC 27611 or email to president@shawunaa.com. Upon receipt, it will be presented to the Regional Vice President and NAASU Executive Committee for approval. Once approved, charter will be granted full rights and privileges of chapter affiliation until the next annual meeting at which time will receive official charter provided the applicant chapter certifies that within six months from date of formation the following actions will occur:
- Uphold the values and mission of Shaw University and the National Alumni Association of Shaw University (NAASU).
- Promote the presence of the Association and support fellow Bears in the chapter's community.
- Submit regular updates to NAASU.