REUNION NEWS

So, you know all about the hotel and the various deadlines, you know the dates of the reunion and you single folks know not to bring sand to the beach, right? What you might not realize is that you have only one week to get your early registration postmarked by 15feb. Again, that early worm rate is $190 ($275/couple), the same rate it was five years ago. The late freighters will be charged $235 and $325 respectively.

Fundraising

Dear Classmates,

Greetings from your 30th Reunion Fundraising Committee: Cheryl Badger, Marilyn Gordon, Wynton Norvell-Dillard, Vince Bayyan, Tony Cheatham, Chuck Dortch and Bert Allen.

It's hard to believe we have just a little under 100 days until our 30th class reunion. Over the years we, the members of Ubiquity, have distinguished ourselves individually and collectively as leaders in support of our Home By the Sea. Our support has shown up in a variety of ways: volunteering with local alumni chapters, serving in official capacities at the school or the national alumni association, and contributing generously to fundraising campaigns.

Ubiquity's financial gift will be a significant part of our Reunion Weekend, May 7-9. Hampton benefits from our tax deductible contributions, but you should know that many of the school's funders determine how much they will contribute based on the percentage of alumni who give to the school. Some have asked about the recommended contribution amount - as stated 5 years ago, $5/week totals $1,300. However, our goal is to have 100% of our classmates contribute to our fundraising campaign, no matter how small the contribution. Our financial goal is $170,000. We have raised $94,300 (which includes contributions to the New Café) toward our goal and we truly thank all who have given to date! Funds raised will go to the Hampton’s General Fund, unless otherwise directed.

Your Fundraising Committee has identified several ways you can participate:

• The primary fundraising strategy is the “Battle of the Sexes” campaign! This campaign is designed to determine which gender can raise the most money for our 30^th reunion.
• Secondly, you can participate in the “Ubiquity 30th Golf Outing” on the Friday during reunion weekend where a portion of the proceeds will go towards our class gift.
• Also, you can bid for exciting prizes, like tickets to an NBA basketball game, in the “Ubquity 30th Online Auction”.

More information will be published on the Golf Outing and Online Auction soon!

Also, you can contribute directly via one of the options listed below:

Online Giving - Go directly to the University’s website, HYPERLINK "https://secure.hamptonu.edu/development/" \t "_blank" https://secure.hamptonu.edu/development/ to designate gifts to the Cafeteria Campaign, Unrestricted Giving, the General Scholarship Fund, Proton Therapy Institute, and/or the NHAA, Inc. Endowed Scholarship Fund.

Debit Authorization - Access the Electric Fund Transfer form via HYPERLINK "http://givingto.hamptonu.edu/ways.cfm" \t "_blank" http://givingto.hamptonu.edu/ways.cfm to allow funds to be deducted on a regular basis directly from your checking or savings account.

Corporate Match - Check to see if your employer participates in a corporate match program. Visit HYPERLINK "http://givingto.hamptonu.edu/ways.cfm" \t "_blank" http://givingto.hamptonu.edu/ways.cfm matching gifts search engine for more information.

Write a Check - Send a check directly to the Office of Alumni Affairs, c/o Ms. Mildred Swann. Be sure to reference the “Class of 1980” in the memo section of your check so our class is recognized.

Over the coming weeks your Fundraising Committee will be contacting you with more details on the activities mentioned above, and soliciting your ideas on other ways we can make fundraising for Hampton fun and fruitful.

Whether you have given before and wish to give more, or you are giving to this campaign for the first time, thanks in advance for your participation and your contribution. Please let our Treasurer, Michael Byrd, know the amount you have given directly, via email at michael_byrd@bellsouth.net

Hope to see you in May!

Cheryl, Marilyn, Wynton, Vince, Chuck, Tony, and Bert

CLASS NEWS

Proud Parents

Unews received a note from Kenny Boone who was bubbling over with excitement regarding his oldest daughter Christine. The Yale grad has been accepted to a number of med schools, including one of the nation's best--Johns Hopkins. No word yet on Christine's decision, but I'm sure her proud parents will keep us all up to date.

Mik Joins The Jet Set

Miki Turner just completed her first cover for Jet Magazine on actress Gabrielle Union. The issue hits stands on Feb. 20 and features a candid interview with the actress who talks extensively about her relationship with NBA all-star Dwyane Wade for the first time; her flaws and her fear of failure. Miki, along with Dr. Ian Smith and other notables, were recruited by Jet editor Mira Lowe earlier this year as part of the magazine's re-branding. Jetmagazine.com will also be launching in March. Miki will handle the bulk of the company's multi-platform entertainment coverage from the West Coast.