Tuesday, June 30, 2009

No. 104

CLASS NEWS

A Boone Is Headed To The UK

Congrats to Christine Elizabeth Boone, daughter of Kenny and Francine Boone, who recently graduated from Yale. Christine landed a job in Scotland at the University of Edninburgh's neurology lab. She'll be attending medical school next year.

The Boones hosted a celebration for Christine in Philly in May. David Stith, Brett Pulley and Pam and Kelvin Johnson were in attendance.

Reunited

Stephanie Allen Gowin and her family hooked up with Miki Turner last weekend in L.A. Steph's oldest son, Scott, will be attending the USC film school in the fall and the family came down for his orientation weekend.



Birthdays

July

Donna Wilds, July 2
Marcia Fields Milton, July 6
Donna Yancy Blanks, July 6
Joyce Wilson, July 6
Valerie Whittlessey, July 8
Chan Phillips, July 10
Charlene Alexander-Taylor, July 10
Margaret Colden-Stanfield, July 10
Rhonda Bush, July 10
Wanda James, July 16
Chuck Dortch, July 18
Kenny Boone, July 24

August

Brenda Mallory, Aug. 6
Yvette Lee Davis, Aug. 9
Gregory "Trammel" Groce
Leonard Chester, Aug. 18
Lauren Jones, Aug. 19
Pam Jones Johnson, Aug. 20
Janice Tyson, Aug. 24
Karen Randolph, Aug. 26
Donna Porter, Aug, 29


END NOTE

As you all know we lost Michael Joe Jackson last Thursday. Mike's "Off the Wall" LP (not CD!!) dropped during our junior year. What was your favorite jam?

Monday, June 22, 2009

New Cafeteria Reminder From
Michael Byrd

Many Ubiquitians pledged funds to help purchase a window in the new Cafeteria while others pledged to donate funds towards the construction of the New Caf. This message is sent to remind everyone that each person pledging to buy a pane must complete their pledge by 30 June 2009. We are now less than two weeks away from the window pane pledge deadline. So no matter whether you are part of a group purchase or one person buying a window pane or contributor, we want to thank you for your support to Hampton University and the New Caf Capital Improvement project. I have records on the amounts pledged and paid thus far so if you need to know what is owed, contact me. Also email me (Michael_byrd@bellsouth.net) with your actual paid amount to complete your pledge so that I can track what Hampton University should credit Ubiquity towards our Reunion 2010 class gift. Remember Hampton is still Hampton, so always double check to insure your contributions are counted towards our Ubiquity goals and keep your verification records. Indicate in the memo section, “New Café Project Class of 80.” Hampton University established a special Office of Development liaison for each class to assist with questions and concerns. Ubiquity’s “New Cafe” campaign and Reunion 2010 liaison is Ms Harriett Davis (757) 728-6669. So call your line sisters, your line brothers, your academic major colleagues, so we can finish strong in accomplishing our pledges to our Home By the Sea.


Monday, June 15, 2009


Mahorn Gets Shock-ed

Congratulations to Rick Mahorn, who today took over head coaching duties for the WNBA Detroit Shock. Mahorn had been an assistant to his former "Bad Boy" Pistons teammate Bill Laimbeer, who suddenly quit the team on Monday. The Shock are the defending WNBA champs.

Sunday, June 14, 2009

Blue & White Marina Party Evite!

It's that time again. The hottest HIU party in the D.C. Metro area will take place this Friday. If you want to go click the link and RSVP.

http://www.evite.com/pages/invite/viewInvite.jsp?inviteId=XABUTCZOJRWDBYCPRERZ&li=iq&src=email&trk=aei6


Wednesday, June 3, 2009

Russell Minus

Our classmate Russell Minus is in the ICU of the Central Bronx Hospital struggling with kidney and heart issues among other complications. Please keep Russ and his family in prayer.

If you'd like to reach out to Russ directly he can be reached at 646-721-5233, Rm. 10A.

Monday, June 1, 2009

News From the Reunion Committee

Dear Classmates,

It’s hard to believe that 30 years ago we were beginning our senior year at “HI!" The years have flown by. We hope that for you and your family the past 30 years have been filled with many blessings. While this letter marks the official start of reunion year activities for our class, your reunion committee has been hard at work planning fund raising, planning reunion activities and communicating with our classmates. The members of the committee are listed below:

Andre DeBose Chief Executive Officer
Mike Byrd Chief Financial Officer
Cheryl Dunn Vice President - Fundraising
Wynton Norvell-Dillard Vice President - Operations
Miki Turner Chief Information Officer

Several others have also begun to assist us by volunteering their time, talents, energy, gifts and suggestions to make this the most successful reunion year for us yet.

Your reunion committee began this year by establishing a few simple objectives:

1. Raise at least $125,000 for Hampton University by May 8, 2010
2. Recruit and/or reclaim 35 classmates that have not participated in our 5 year reunions
3. Receive contributions from at least 80% of our class in our fund raising effort
4. Facilitate reconnection and communication among our classmates throughout the reunion year
5. Facilitate an on-line payment system

Listed below are a few accomplishments thus far:

  • Collected approximately $71,000 for Ubiquity’s financial gift to the school. This amount represents the funds pledged and collected for the “New Café Campaign and classmates’ Reunion Gifts."
  • Publishing UNEWS, Ubiquity’s electronic newsletter, giving you “all da news U need to know!” concerning our class. If you (or someone you know) haven’t received these weekly newsletters from Miki, it means we don’t have your current email address. Please send Miki updated email addresses at dmiki@aol.com. You’ve been missing something really special.
  • Secured blocks of rooms for Homecoming Weekend at the Crown Plaza – Hampton Marina (formerly the Radisson, just across the bridge from HU). Although the block of rooms is sold out, you can contact the Crown Plaza at 757-727-9700 as there are rooms still available at the group rate of $119/night.
  • Planning the Official Kick Off the 30th reunion year with an Old School Party at the luxurious Strawberry Banks Resort during Homecoming.
  • Reaching out to reconnect with missing classmates

We’ve gotten off to a great start, but there is more work to be done. We want and need your participation to make this year a success! Here’s how:
Fundraising

  • Contribute $1,300 toward our class financial gift to the school ($5/week X 52 weeks X 5 years = $1,300)
  • Match your gift through your employer’s matching gift program. Check with your HR department regarding details governing your employer’s program
  • If you did not save $5/week, it’s not too late! There’s still 1 year to put away $108.33 per month!
  • If you can’t give $1,300, give something. Every dollar counts
  • Encourage fellow classmates to give

Less than 12% of our classmates have pledged/contributed to Hampton this reunion year. Corporate foundations determine their financial support of Hampton, in part, based on the percentage of alumni who give. We can do better!

Make checks payable to Hampton University and write Class of ’80 in the memo line. Send your contributions to:

Michael Byrd
1908 Barrington Drive
Jonesboro, GA 30236

Homecoming
  • Meet us at The Crown Plaza – Hampton Marina (formerly the Radisson, just across the bridge from HU), the official Ubiquity 30th Homecoming Headquarters. We’ll be in the Hospitality Suite Friday evening!
  • Bring something old and something new to share at the Hospitality Suite…
  • Party at Strawberry Banks Saturday night. Ubiquity, Ogre Phi Ogre III (Class of ’79) and Eminence (Class of ’81) are planning an ol’ school party with all of the fun and none of the drama from back in the day!

Action Required

Volunteer to make our 30th Reunion a success. We need…

  • Corporate sponsors to donate gifts and to underwrite activities
  • Committee Chairs for various activities (i.e., Registration, Reclamation, Photography, Libations, etc.)
  • You to serve on various committees
  • You to come ready to have a Ubiquity Good Time


So much has occurred over the last thirty years, and we’ve grown in so many ways. We look forward to recalling fond (and not so fond) memories, sharing our experiences over the years, and making a positive impact on our “Home by the Sea” with you. Above all, thank you for supporting and encouraging your 30th Reunion Committee throughout the past 4 years! We hope to see you at Homecoming. It won’t be the same if you’re not there!


Respectfully,

Andre DeBose
Michael A. Byrd
Miki Turner
Wynton Ivey Norvel-Dillard
Cheryl Dunn Badger