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  Vol. 1 No. 2 Fall 2003 

National Alumni Association President

Howard Townsend

Howard Townsend, National Alumni Association President, warmly welcomes new graduates into the A&M-Corpus Christi Alumni Association at the May 2003 commencement.


Howard Townsend is the newly elected president of the National Alumni Association. He graduated from the University in 1951 with a BS degree in accounting. He then worked for Goliad Corporation/Mobil Oil Corporation for 31 years in accounting and administrative positions until retiring in 1987. Townsend has dedicated considerable personal time and money to the support of the University mission and the Alumni Association through the years.

“My mission is to contact and encourage all alumni,” Townsend said. “We need to take pride in our accomplishments, alumni, and assist the Alumni Association in supporting Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi in its future achievements.”

 

Upcoming National Alumni Association Events in Corpus Christi

Wednesday, Oct. 8 Grad Gala University Center (tentative)
Saturday, Dec. 20 Fall Commencement Memorial Coliseum
Wednesday, Jan. 7 Nominating Committee Meeting University Center
Wednesday, Jan. 14 Executive Committee Meeting Town Club
Saturday, Feb. 7 Alumni Annual Meeting University Center

Chapter News

Austin Chapter
The Austin Chapter is being organized by Chapter President Victoriano Casas III, assisted by Jackie Soliz-Chapa and Jessica Toscano. With these three sharp young people at the helm, a lot of shaking is sure to go on! There are more than 300 alumni living in the Austin area. To find out more about joining the group, e-mail victoriano3@alumni.tamucc.edu.

Corpus Christi Chapter
Members from the Corpus Christi Chapter participated once again in the commencement ceremonies that took place August 2003. The alumni raised funds to present gifts to the graduates to welcome them into the Alumni Association as they exited the stage. The Corpus Christi Chapter also assisted with the University’s “Welcome Aboard” and “Move-In Day” projects. These projects are geared to gain more alumni awareness among freshmen and sophomores. To see how you can participate in these fun and positive activities, please contact Chapter President Arnold Montoya at 361-853-3521 or e-mail him at amon478536@aol.com.

Greater Houston Chapter
The Greater Houston Chapter is busy with public service projects including their “Adopt-A-Highway” undertaking. They also recently awarded their annual $1,000 scholarship to a freshman student from the Houston area. Some Houston Chapter members personally give up to $500 toward this scholarship fund! We have over 600 alums in the Houston area, and we are looking for you to get actively involved. Please contact Chapter President Eddie Cathey at 713-453-0347 or e-mail him at elcwillow@att.net.

  

Vince Hefley, Dianne Duperier and Shirald Hendrix, with current president Eddie Cathey

The Greater Houston Chapter conducted an “Adopt-A-Highway” trash pick-up in April. Pictured l to r are former chapter presidents Vince Hefley, Dianne Duperier and Shirald Hendrix, with current president Eddie Cathey.

San Antonio Chapter
In the near future, the San Antonio Chapter plans to attend a Missions baseball game, hold a meeting at and tour the SBC Center, hold an alumni family picnic and organize a Sea World trip. The chapter also is establishing a scholarship to help a San Antonio student attend A&M-Corpus Christi. With more than 600 alums in the area, we invite you to participate in these wonderful activities! For more information, please call Chapter President Larry Mills or Melissa Johnson at 210-648-8937, or e-mail Mills at larry.mills@holtcat.com.

New York/New Jersey Chapter
Alumni in the NY/NJ area are currently organizing exciting and interesting activities. Contact Chapter President Richard “Dick” Tracey at 518-828-0017 or by e-mail at hogun013786@yahoo.com.

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