Reminder: Morgan State University Alumni Association,

 Washington, DC Metropolitan Area Chapter Meeting  

 May 16:               Chapter meeting at 4:00 pm

  Location:         WMATA Northern Bus Garage Community Room                           

 4729 14th Street, NW (at the corner of 14th and Decatur Streets)               

Agenda:

• Update on plans for the 27th Annual Crab Feast
• Announce plans for special group event at Nationals Park
• Budget for fiscal 2010-2011

  I hope to see you there.  

 Jacqueline Lawson

Chapter President

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Hello all.  A couple special events coming up:  

• November 19, 2009: The date is fast approaching for the Remarkable Journey Tribute Banquet celebrating Dr. Earl S. Richardson’s retirement after 25 years as president of the Morgan State University.  Contact me today to reserve a seat at the Washington, DC alumni chapter table.  Only 4 seats left! The banquet is at 6:30 p.m. at the Valley Mansion,
  
  594 Cranbrook Rd, Cockeysville, MD21030-3702

  .   Ticket price is $100.  For additional information about Dr. Richardson’s remarkable journey and the tribute, go to http://www.morgan.edu/Remarkable_Journey.html.  Also, to view photographs of the September 12 Victory Tour reception hosted by the Maryland and Washington, DC alumni chapters, visit www.victorytour.org.

• March 8-13, 2010: MEAC Basketball Tournament in Winston Salem, NC.  We expect the Bears to be victorious again this basketball season, so plan early to go.  For lodging and other tournament information, go to http://www.morgan.edu/About_MSU/News/2010_MEAC_Tournament.html.

 Also, remember to renew membership for the 2009-2010 term.  A membership form is attached to this email.  Mail in your dues today!

Thank you and I hope to see you soon,

Jacqueline Lawson

Chapter President

Membership: Pay your annual membership dues today.  Fill in the attached membership form and send your payment to the address at the end of the form. 
Membership Form 2009-2010

First Homecoming Cruise Aboard The Spirit of Baltimore
Hosted by: WEAA.org 88.9 FM The Voice of the Community
Thursday, October 8, 2009
7PM-10PM 
Cotton Club Casino Night Fundraiser
Boat begins boarding at 6:00 PM
Sailing the Historic Inner Harbor
Blackjack, Roulette, Craps, and Poker games for prizes!!!
Your ticket price includes dinner and a special performance from
soulful jazz vocalist Jean Carne.
A portion of your ticket price will benefit WEAA.
Don’t miss the boat!!!

Tickets are available by calling 410-727-3113 or 1-800-695-BOAT (2628) or online at WEAA.org.

Thank you very much for taking the opportunity to consider this request.  If you have any questions you may contact me at 443-621-8336.

Christina Saunders
Assistant Promotions Director, WEAA
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Concert in Tribute to Dr. Earl S. Richardson
Morgan State University Choir Alumni Choral Ensemble
Sunday, October 11, 2009 at 3:00 PM
Carl J. Murphy Fine Arts Center in the Gilliam Hall
2201 Argonne Drive
Baltimore, MD
www.murphyfineartscenter.org

The Morgan State University Choir grew to international prominence and fame during the tenure of President Richardson. This special concert closes Morgan’s 2009 Homecoming Week and pays tribute to the Choir’s most ardent and dedicated supporter, Dr. Earl S. Richardson.  This 75-voice choir will be comprised of MSU Choir alumni whose voices helped build and sustain The Choir’s reputation and status.  This concert is free and open to the public.  Seating will be on a first-come, first-served basis.  This is sure to be a beautiful, nostalgia and moving afternoon.