GREETINGS FROM THE PRESIDENT OF CUIAA

Dear Alumni and Friends

I am delighted to have the opportunity to serve as your president of the Claflin University International Alumni Association.  As we move ahead with our organization, we will keep you abreast of the many projects that are being implemented.

The purpose of CUIAA is to coordinate and enhance programs and activities which support our beloved Alma Mater.

Because of the love we have for Claflin, we can achieve our goals by becoming active members of our local and national alumni associations.  We encourage you to become totally involved in serving as officers, working on various committees, recruiting students and visiting the campus that has been transformed into the most beaufiful campus in South Carolina and in the nation.
              
It is our vision to increase the number of active chapters and membership by 30% for the year 2007 - 2008.  And, it is our goal to establish an Advisory Board.  We are calling all alumni (especially our young alumni) to "Get On Board!"

Let us always remember that our forefathers left us a rich heritage of determination, courage and perseverance.  Those of us who have achieved any measure of success have done so because of this legacy.  It is our responsibility as leal and loyal sons and daughters to make sure that our Alma Mater is being supported financially, educationally, and spiritually so that the legacy of excellence will continue.

Please feel free to keep in touch with me at (803)-534-4263, plpsum@aol.com or contact Marcus Burgess, Director of Alumni Relations at     (803)-535-5348, mburgess@claflin.edu.  Also, visit the Claflin University website at www.claflin.edu.

                                                                   Sincerely,

                                                                   Liz Z. Keitt
                                                                   Liz Z. Keitt