Central State University National Alumni Weekend 2022

For God, For Central, For State

The Columbus Alumni Chapter Executive Board Officers

J une 2022

PRESIDENT Kimberly Jones

Greetings Centralians and Friends,

VICE PRESIDENT Michael A. Taylor

It is my pleasure to welcome you to this year’s Central State University National Alumni Weekend 2022 in conjunction with the Columbus Alumni Chapter on June 24 th – 26 th 2022. The NAA and the Columbus Alumni Chapter have worked together to create an informative and fun-filled weekend. We are excited to welcome everyone to the state of Ohio and finally have an opportunity to gather in person.

TREASURER Marketta L. Simpson

FINANCIAL SECRETARY Jada Thomas

RECORDING SECRETARY Gina Robison

CORRESPONDING SECRETARY Sharron SpiveyAlston

The Columbus Alumni Chapter is committed to helping increase the level of participation and support to our beloved Alma Mater and the NAA. Our goals are to raise awareness about Central State University in the Columbus and surrounding areas by the way of student recruitment and retention initiatives. Also, to increase our alumni memberships on the national and local levels. We as alumni will have the opportunity to witness the NAA function in continuing to uplift our university during the annual meetings and workshops. We encourage everyone to attend and participate for the entire weekend.

On behalf of the members of the Columbus Alumni Chapter, we look forward to fellowshipping with each one of you at the Annual Alumni Weekend 2022.

FOR GOD, FOR CENTRAL, FOR STATE Sincerely,

Kimberly Jones Kimberly Jones, Chapter President Central State University Columbus Alumni Chapter

Central State University Alumni Weekend Scholarship Luncheon

Key Note Speaker Commissioner Erica Crawley

Commissioner Erica C. Crawley is a mother, advocate, and veteran. As the first Black woman Commissioner and Board President, her commitment to serving every resident, every day comes from her lived experiences and deep understanding of what working families need to thrive, and not just survive. Commissioner Crawley has always stood with the most vulnerable among us – working to ensure we have access to high-quality childcare, affordable housing, supportive addiction and mental health treatment, better maternal health outcomes, and first-rate veteran services for those who have bravely served our nation.

Before her service as a Franklin County Commissioner, Erica represented Ohio’s 26th District in the Ohio House of Representatives, where she worked on maternal health, infant mortality, birth to five initiatives, housing and food insecurity, and veterans’ issues as a member of the House Finance and Armed Services Committees. She was previously appointed to the Governor’s Commission on Infant Mortality, the Commission on Minority Health, the State Controlling Board, the Capitol Square Review and Advisory Board, and is a founding member of Ohio’s Black Maternal Health Caucus.

Prior to her service in elected office, Commissioner Crawley worked on behalf of children and families as a Court Appointed Special Advocate for Children (CASA), and in positions with the YWCA Head Start/Early Start Program and the Black Child Development Institute.

Commissioner Crawley served in the U.S. Navy and is a proud first-generation college graduate. She also holds a J.D. from Capital University Law School and M.P.A. from Walden University.

CONGRATULATIONS

COLUMBUS ALUMNI CHAPTER ON A JOB WELL DONE SERVING AS HOST FOR THE 54TH ANNUAL ALUMNI MEETING WEEKEND

The University Is No Stronger Than Its Alumni Like the running stream, the National Alumni Association will generate far-reaching power if properly harnessed. A complete organization, a concerted operation, a determined objective, a sustained action, and good alumni fellowship is the intelligent aim of the Association.

Anthony E. Gardner ’92 President

Keith Aaron Perkins ’82 Executive Director

Best Wishes, heartfelt love and support to The Central State University National Alumni Association-Columbus Chapter on hosting the 54th Annual Conference “Meeting the Challenge Since 1887”

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For GOD! For CENTRAL! For STATE!

Best Wishes Columbus Alumni Chapter For

A Successful NAA Conference

The Everglades Alumni Chapter

Best Wishes to the CSU Columbus Alumni Chapter

The CSU Metro DC Alumni Chapter Congratulates You

on a Successful National Alumni Association Annual Meeting June 24-26, 2022 For God, For Central For State!

Patron List of Supporters Name Graduating Class Kimberly Jones 1989 Michael Taylor 1982 Marketta Simpson 1994 Gina Robinson 1996 Jada Thomas 1997 Sharron Spivey-Alston 1993 Keisha Lindsey Trammell 1999 Dennis L. Wells 1975 Henry McCloud 1970 April Barker-Casey 1994 Shirley McKinney 1975 Keith Aaron Perkins 1982 Markerite Parker --Arturo Barnes 1997 Anthony Gardner 1992 Charlla Allen 1978 Serita McGunia-Garth 1997 Tyrone E. Nadir 1992 Kiesha Burks 2005 Deanna K. Howell Jones 1986 Angela Williams 1992 Alicia Durruh 1989 Gail Anderson Taylor 1992 Cassandra Williams 1992 Sherry S. Ellis 1985 Tarina Mason 1993

Patron List of Supporters Name Graduating Class Aisha Q. Dunning 1988 David Lashawn Holly 1996 Phill Black 1986 Monica V. Williams Black 1992 Lori Anne Dickerson 1992 Tawana Boykin 1996 Conida Hawk 1998 Tosha Y. Cox 1995 Donayla Harris 2022 Kunta Jackson 2000 Joe Lipsey 1982 Quelina Jordan Shaw 1993 Wayne Knox 2008 Tina L. Allen 1988 Lisa Foster 1988 Tara L. Johnson 1995 Anita Liste 1962 Denise Scott 1976 Kym Cooley 1983 Gail Ann Taylor 1990 Adrian Taylor 1995 Kenneth Goodrum 2011 Constance Goodrum 2001 Andre Conner 1991 Mykish Summers 2004 John C. Jones 1996

Patron List of Supporters Name Graduating Class Gigi Barton 1989 Richard H. Shephard Jr. 1971 Betty Shepard 1971 Natalia Harris 1997 Pamela M. Hodge 1990 Yvette Dukes 1986 Tondalaya Makai Wright 1999 Bertram Walker 1982 Beniann Moss 1981 Marcia Childs 1984 Michael Childs 1984 Lynn Davis 1967 Renee J. Paige 1966 Dennis J. McNeal 1966 Valunda Artis 1996 Naomi Kenney 1985 Edwin H. Lloyd 1978 Gillis Bowden 1977 Lisa (McGee) Bellamy 2004 Judy G McGee 1970 Markita West 1989 Lisa McGee-Bellamy 2004 Judy G McGee 1970 Traci E. Bell-Thomas 1992 Karen Carey 1990 Kristin Chinn 2006

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CENTRAL STATE UNIVERSITY COLUMBUS ALUMNI CHAPTER ON HOSTING THE 54TH ANNUAL NATIONAL ALUMNI ASSOCIATION CONFERENCE

BEST WISHES AND CONTINUED SUCCESS! Dr. Serita McGunia Garth ’97 - President Tondalaya Wright ’99 – Vice President Beatrice Baker-Oten ’17 – Corresponding Secretary Ron’Dale Simpson ’18 – Recording Secretary Tyrone McGuinea ’82 -Treasurer Ruth Ray ’00 – Financial Secretary

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For God, For Central, For State

Wristfitsbyrobin – Robin Graham, Class of 1992