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ATHENS AREA CHAPTER

Charles Knapper
P.O. Box 82042
Athens, GA 30602
(706) 584-2857
knappercq@msn.com

METRO ATLANTA CHAPTER

Mr. Paul Kerr
3149 Cherry Valley Drive SE
Atlanta, GA 30316
H/ (404) 822-3405
tiainvestments@aol.com

COLUMBUS CHAPTER

Ms. Saundra Ellison
PO Box 6312
Columbus, GA 31917-6312
W/ (706) 685-7630
saundraellison1@bellsouth.net

WEST GEORGIA CHAPTER

Mr. Jackie Baugh
931 Kelly Street
LaGrange, GA 30241
H/ (706) 443-2186
W/ (706) 668-7813
jbaugh@charter.net

SOUTHERN CRESCENT CHAPTER

Ms. LouAnn Gross
6345 Wallker Road
Riverdale, GA 30296
H/ (678) 895-4906
W/ (404) 562-9642
zetagirl123@yahoo.com

WEST CENTRAL GEORGIA CHAPTER

Ms. Mary A. King
P. O. Box 78
Buena Vista, GA 31803
H/ (229) 649-9011
W/ (706) 665-8577
making2@windstream.net

DEKALB CO. CHAPTER

Mr. Richard Taylor
440 Wynns Way
Atlanta, GA 30331
fvsu1@att.net

FORT VALLEY AREA CHAPTER

Brenda King
135 Erin Court
Byron, Ga 31008
(478) 396-5953
kingbl@windstream.net

MACON-BIBB CO. CHAPTER

Mr. John H. Simmons, Jr.
P. O. Box 5547
Macon, GA 31208
H/ (478) 743-3613
C/(478) 719-7845
simmons-john@att.net

MACON CO. CHAPTER

Mr. Charles J. Ivey
308 Hillcrest
Montezuma, GA 31063
H/ (478) 472-9516

ROBERTA-CRAWFORD CO. CHAPTER

Mr. Arthur J. Bentley
P. O. Box 314
Roberta, GA 31078
H/ (478) 836-3432
W/ (478) 301-2780

WARNER ROBINS AREA CHAPTER

Ms. Tonja Simmons
202 North Davis PMB#330
Warner Robins, GA 31093
C/ (478) 954-9285
tmsimmons@gmail.com

DOOLY CO. CHAPTER

Mrs. Carol B. Lester-Hooks
324 W. Pine Street
Vienna, GA 31092
H/ (229) 268-7123
W/ (229) 276-9880

BALDWIN CO. CHAPTER

Mr. Bennie L. Huff, Jr.
PO Box 737
Milledgeville, GA 31061
H/ (478) 968-5698
W/ (404) 906-2405

TAYLOR CO. CHAPTER

Ms. Deborah Williams
P. O. Box 1838
Butler, GA 31006
H/ (478) 862-3419
Will1838@yahoo.com

FITZGERALD ALUMNI CHAPTER

Mr. Rudolph Russell
P. O. Box 1053
Fitzgerald, GA 31750
H/ (229) 424-0325
rrussell72@windstream.net

ALBANY AREA CHAPTER

Ms. Marye J. Wright
1109 Waddell Avenue
Albany, GA 31707
H/ (229) 432-7602
mljwright@bellsouth.net

TELFAIR CO. CHAPTER

Ms. Gladys M. Hall, Secretary
200 Austin Avenue
McRae, GA 31055
H/ (229) 868-6736
W/ (229) 868-6096

AMERICUS AREA CHAPTER

Mr. Marvin D. Harris
134 Ginger Drive
Americus, GA 31719
mharris24@yahoo.com

EASTMAN ALUMNI CHAPTER

Mr. Todd Morgan
P.O. Box 952
Eastman, GA 31023
H/ (478) 374-4115

GOLDEN ISLES CHAPTER

Mr. Walter C. McNeely
2001 Starling Street
Brunswick, GA 31520-4161
H/ (912) 265-9252

GREATER MIAMI CHAPTER

Mr. Miles Jennings, Jr.
3471 Oak Avenue
Miami, FL 33133
H/ (305) 446-3295
W/ (305) 606-4289
mjjcgrove@aol.com

NORTHEAST FLORIDA CHAPTER

Mrs. Gladys M. Haugabook
1084 Woodbridge Hollow Road
Jacksonville, FL 32218
H/ (904) 751-3744
gladyshaugabook@aol.com

ROSE CITY CHAPTER

Dr. Charlene B. Hampton
73 Academy Drive
Thomasville, GA 31792
H/ (229) 221-0727
W/ (229) 276-3430
champton@rose.net

VALDOSTA-LOWNDES CO. CHAPTER

Mr. Donald K. Williams
2423 Lochwood Drive
Valdosta, GA 31601
H/ (229) 244-5769
W/ (229) 333-8505
fvsuwildcats@bellsouth.net

MOULTRIE-COLQUITT CHAPTER

Ms. Sonja M. Bridges
1102 10th Street, S.E.
Moultrie, GA 31768
H/ (229) 985-7018

CAIRO AREA CHAPTER

Mrs. Yvonne W. Stewart
17 4th Avenue, N.W.
Cairo, GA 31728
W/ (229) 377-2883
y.stewart@grady.k12.ga.us

GREATER PALM BEACH CO. CHAPTER

Dr. Voncia Haywood
PO Box 8236
West Palm Beach, FL 33407
H/ (561) 840-7639
W/ (561) 681-5911
Vonhaywood1@aol.com

DETROIT AREA CHAPTER

Dr. Magalene Hester
2110 Hyde Park Drive
Detroit, MI 48207-3823
H/ (313) 259-0040
covhes@aol.com

GREATER NEW YORK CHAPTER

Mr. Saul Bethay
220 Ruthland Road
Brooklyn, NY 11225

WASHINGTON D. C. METRO AREA CHAPTER

Mr. Robert Brooks, III
8217 Bayberry Ridge Road
Fairfax Station, VA 22039-3024
H/ (703) 690-6771
RBrooks293@aol.com

CAPITOL AREA CHAPTER

Mr. Willie L. Pittard
4302 Wynnwood Drive
Annandale, VA 22003-3429
H/ (703) 354-1789
wpittard@verizon.net

PHILADELPHIA AREA CHAPTER

Ms. Mozelle McCrea
8226 Pickering Street
Philadelphia, PA 19131
H/ (215) 247-6835

NEW YORK CHAPTER

Mr. Robert "Bob" White
618 Goldleaf Avenue
Capital Heights, MD 30743
C/ (301) 254-5260
robertw34@verizon.net

AUGUSTA AREA CHAPTER

Mr. Kenneth Ivey
P. O. Box 6181
Augusta, GA 30916-6181
H/ (706) 789-3488
C/ (706) 294-4640
IveyKenneth@bellsouth.net

DUBLIN-LAURENS CO. CHAPTER

Mrs. Margaret P. Pauldo
1762 Scotland Road
Dublin, GA 31021-1363
H/ (478) 984-4219
mpp99@progressivetel.com

BURKE CO. CHAPTER

Mr. Willie E. Latimore
P. O. Box 523
Waynesboro, GA 30830
H/ (706) 554-5816

CAROLINAS CHAPTER

Ms. Henri Rumph
4316 Stonefield Drive
Charlotte, NC 28269-1937
H/ (704) 921-2022
hmrumph73@bellsouth.net

WASHINGTON CO CHAPTER

Mr. Jerrie J. Woods
116 Hampton Court
Sandersville, GA 31082
H/ (478) 552-8185
jjwoods13@bellsouth.net

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA ALUMNI CHAPTER

Mrs. Gwen McMullins
1245 Rubio Vista Road
Altadena, CA 91001-1533
g.mccullins1913@gmail.com

This is my University - This is my Promise

The Harriet Barfield Black Society (HBBS) is a distinct Fort Valley State University Alumni group. It is named in honor of Mrs. Harriet Barfield Black, the first person to receive a degree from Fort Valley State College in 1941 and a major financial supporter for more than 15 consecutive years. The HBBS is open to all alumni concerned about the future and well being of their alma mater and who desire to demonstrate their appreciation for their university over time. To join the HBBS, alumni are asked to promise to make a gift of some amount each and every year. It is that easy!

Mission Statement
Valuing:
1. the Fort Valley State University liberal arts and land-grant tradition,
2. the university’s diversified and challenging programs designed to meet educational needs of a diverse student body,
3. the importance of alumni to the life and health of the university,
4. the concept of giving back to enhance the Fort Valley State University experience for future students, and
5. the continued appreciation of the Fort Valley State University diploma,
The Harriet Barfield Black Society was formed.
In support of these values, Harriet Barfield Black Society members make the solemn promise of an annual and ongoing charitable commitment to our university with the aim of increasing the alumni giving percentage and the total amount of support generated by alumni.
The first members of the Harriet Black Society were installed at the Hunt-Bond-Troup Gala, during homecoming 2008.

Join Now
To join the Harriet Black Society, download and complete the HBBS Promise form, and mail to:

Office of Career and Alumni Services
Fort Valley State University
1005 State University Drive
Fort Valley, GA 31030

If you have further questions about the Harriet Barfield Black Society, please contact the Office of Career and Alumni Services at (478) 825-6347 or braswellc@fvsu.edu.

The Harriet Barfield Black Society: FAQs

Q: Why is a promise to make a gift to FVSU every year so important?
A: There are three main reasons why a lifetime annual giving promise is so important. First, Fort Valley State University is healthy and vibrant for students today because many alumni made the lifetime commitment to serve and give back. The Office of Alumni Affairs wants to honor and increase the numbers of alumni that participate in a lifelong connectedness. Harriet Black herself is a role model for alumni doing what they can for this great institution.
Second, by making a gift each and every year, you instantly help present-day Fort Valley State University students with needed scholarship assistance and provide support in important areas that impact all students.
Finally, your annual gifts help keep Fort Valley State University strong into the future. Your promise to make a gift each and every year allows your alma mater to make plans and advance for years to come.

Q: What is “alumni giving percentage?”
A: Alumni giving percentage is the percentage of all Fort Valley State University alumni that make a gift of any size to the university in any year. The university has a goal of 50% alumni giving percentage - or half of all alumni making a gift to FVSU.

Q: How much do I have to give for my gift to count?
A: There is no minimum amount! Every gift, no matter the amount, counts to increase the university's national reputation.

Q: I understand how increasing the alumni giving percentage helps the university, but how does it help me as an alum?
A: When the university's alumni giving percentage increases, the ranking services that help enhance the university's national reputation will rate the university higher. In essence, your annual gift to FVSU - no matter the size - is your way to ensure that your diploma will increase in value over time. As the university's reputation grows, so does the value of your diploma.

Q: What are membership benefits?
A: As a HBBS member, you will become eligible for Promise Awards. As you keep your promise and make a gift each year, you will receive special Promise Awards at years 5, 10, 15, 25, 40, and 50. You will receive recognition in the president's report each year, and your gifts will receive special recognition as having come from a Harriet Barfield Black Society member.

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Clara Braswell
Sr. Director of Career and Alumni Services
(478) 825-6347
E-mail: braswellc@fvsu.edu
Fax Number(478) 825-6544

Romelda Y. Simmons
Director of Career and Alumni Services
(478) 825-6202
E-mail: simmonsr@fvsu.edu
Fax Number(478) 825-6471

W.Charles Murphy
Career Placement Counselor
(478) 825-1058
E-mail: murphyw@fvsu.edu
Fax Number(478) 825-6471

Shakira Burge-Ortiz
Clerical Assistant
(478) 825-6347
E-mail: ortizs@fvsu.edu
Fax Number(478) 825-6544

Louvenia Parks
Office Manager
(478) 825-6350
E-mail: parksl0@fvsu.edu