HOT OFF THE PRESS | NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2023N


Happy Holidays to Lions, Lions EVERYWHERE! Welcome to the second edition of the Roar, your alumni newsletter pulling together relevant information and events to keep you informed and connected to all things Orange and Blue empowered and supported by alums! Since our last edition in October, we have gathered for Homecoming, held our first Alumni General Body Meeting, and supported many wonderful initiatives. 

Struggling through unanticipated technical challenges, on November 18, 2023, I presented at the LU Board of Trustees Meeting. I spoke about the 3 Ps that will be the ingredients to our success: People, Power, and Participation. Click on the photo above to see the presentation or you can read it here.

The message focused on PEOPLE -- our two new Alumni Trustees, Drs. Rodney Ridley ‘87 and Tiffany Harrison ‘08 and the wonderful time we had at Homecoming including at the AALU-sponsored tailgate tent; POWER -- our $45,000 gift to Lincoln as a result of the 2023 Annual Golf Tournament; and PARTICIPATION -- Alumni support of the young Lions known as the Freedom 14 on the 66-mile trek from LU to Harrisburg (they also presented at the BOT meeting). Finally, I announced the four candidates for the role of Alumni Trustee Nominee: 1) Lorella Dicks ‘80, Baltimore Metro Chapter; 2) George McGriff ‘86, Philadelphia Chapter; 3) Bill McIntyre ‘94 DC Metro Chapter and 4) Fred Sinclair, ‘85 Philadelphia Chapter.

Hail, hail Lincoln!!

Charisse Carney-Nunes, JD/MPA '88
National AALU President




Congratulations to Ron Walker '68 on his retirement after a exemplary career dedicated to the uplift of boys and young men of color providing them opportunities to soar to success in school, career, and in life. Lincoln University alumni, Kappa fraternity brothers, and friends who believe in the mission gathered on October 21, 2023 at the Philadelphia Clef Club of Jazz & Performing Arts to salute Ron Walker for his achievements. National Executive Committee member, Tawana Frink '91, represented the AALU at the event, which was full of LU music, appreciation, and a lot of love and admiration. (Click to see photos from the event).

Congratulations to the Mayor-elect of the City of Philadelphia | We are so proud


Thank you to all who have generously donated to

The Lincoln Lion Fund

We have achieved Phase One, and are working with University officials to move the Lion to Lincoln! 

Alums: there is still time to be a part of this once-in-a-generation opportunity to leave a permanent imprint on the Lincoln legacy.

We still need donations to develop the site and install the Lion and legacy bricks.

Donations of $500 or more ensures your name will be enshrined on a brick. 

(Donations count toward LU annual giving)




AALU Trip Update

Save the date - June 2025

Thank you so much for your responses for the AALU International Trip Survey!

We are excited to share that the planning for an Adult Only, All Inclusive Resort in Jamaica is officially underway!

Resort and Dates TBA.

Once the AALU Executive Committee designates the resort and dates, the booking details and other pertinent information will be sent out to everyone.


Events Calendar 2023-24

  • 01/07/2024  AALU New Year’s Prayer Service

  • 02/10/2024   Lincoln University February Board of Trustees Meeting

  • 02/10/2024  AALU Candidates Forum

  • 02/21/2024  AALU February Alumni Council Meeting

  • 02/26-03/02/2024  CIAA in Baltimore

  • 03/23/2024 AALU Chester County Jazz Brunch

  • 03/30/2024  AALU Philadelphia's Frank “Tick” Coleman Luncheon

  • 04/20/2024  Lincoln University April Board of Trustees Meeting

  • 05/01/2024  AALU May Alumni Council Meeting

  • 05/04/2024  AALU Annual May Meeting (hybrid)

  • 06/19 or 26  Baltimore Metro Chapter’s All-You-Can-Eat Crab Feast

  • 07/15/2024  4th Annual Golf Tournament

  • 07/20/2024  Alumni Family Gathering

New Year's Prayer Service Will Honor Fallen Lions

On Sunday, January 7, 2024, we will memorialize LU Lions who we have lost over the past year. If you have lost a beloved LU friend, classmate, sorority/fraternity family, or someone who was a part of Lincoln University community, and you think we may not have the information, please reply to this message with details.


ALUMNI TRUSTEE NOMINEE ELECTION INFORMATION


IMPORTANT DATES!!

  • January 31, 2024: Updated Deadline: All AALU members desiring to vote in this election MUST be financial with the National AALU NO EXCEPTIONS.
  • February 23 & 24, 2024: Voting begins. Ballots will be sent via text or email, unless requested or we have no contact info.
  • March 11, 2024: Post-mark deadline for mail ballots.
  • March 16, 2024 at NOON: Voting ends
FULL ELECTIONS CALENDAR IS HERE


Coming to the February Board of Trustees meeting or the Candidates Forum?


 The AALU thanks you for your donations to support our students. 



CIAA Registration Open NOW!

The Hyatt Regency Baltimore Inner Harbor Hotel will be the LU host hotel once again.

Event dates: February 26 through March 3, 2024! Reserve your room thru the link below. 

Let’s go, LIONS!
Reserve your room here today.  https://ow.ly/w5p350Q49yo

BMC & DCMAC CIAA Holiday 50/50 Raffle

What/When: Ticket sales now through Sunday, December 17, 2023. 

Where: Drawing on Monday, December 18, 2023 via Facebook Live or ZOOM (FIRST 100 ATTENDEES) 

Only one winner.

Fundraiser sponsored by BMC & DCMAC for CIAA Student Athletes Reception

Purchase your tickets today.







Early Bird Registration

OPEN NOW!!

https://aalupa.org/earlybirdregister 

Register for the 4th Annual Alumni Golf Tournament by January 31, 2024 for an early bird discount.
Discounts valid now - January 31, 2024 only.


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