Smiley to broadcast from Hampton, By Andrew Petkofsky, RTDWILLIAMSBURG -- Tavis Smiley's 2007 "State of the Black Union" will be broadcast live from Hampton University on Feb. 10 as part of the ongoing commemoration of Jamestown's 400th anniversary. Jamestown 2007, the state agency organizing the commemoration, announced yesterday that the symposium, held annually since 1999, will take place atHampton University's Convocation Center and will be broadcast live via theC-SPAN cable channel. The event brings together America's black leaders, educators, public policymakers, community organizers and religious leaders to examine the black influence in America. This year's edition will focus on Jamestown, which is near where the first Africans came to America in 1619, officials said. Jamestown, founded in 1607, was the first permanent English settlement in America. "Jamestown changed the world in many ways, but perhaps it shaped our nation most profoundly the day Africans arrived," Smiley, a radio and television personality, said in the news release announcing the broadcast. "I can't think of a more relevant place to talk about the issues facing our community today than the place where African culture became American culture." Guests on the broadcast will include Princeton professor Cornel West; Angela Glover Blackwell, founder of PolicyLink; and the Rev. Jesse L. Jackson, officials said. Admission is free. Those interested in attending may register online at www.tavistalks.com, or by calling (213) 694-1883.
Here is a link for more about Tavis Smiley http://www.prnewswire.com/cgi-bin/stories.pl?ACCT=ind_focus.story&STORY=/www/story/02-12-2007/0004526058&EDATE=MON+Feb+12+2007,+06:45+PM
Wednesday, November 29, 2006
Thursday, November 16, 2006
More Pictures Homecoming 2006
Here are a few more pictures from Homecoming 2006. The young ladies who are not members of our class are Miss Hampton 2006 and two from her court after Chapel Sunday. . Nancy's daughter and Mom are in that picture as well. Dee's two teenage daughters are pictured with Nancy's daughter. You probably recognize the rest.
Homecoming 2006 - What A Blast!!!!
You can see from the pictures that the Class of 1986 was well represented at Homecoming. We had a blast. There were so many of us there. From the looks of most of these pictures, it looks like there were only ladies from our class in attendance. However, there were many of our male comfidants, not just Dana Hubbard.
By the way, Senator Bobby Scott was not in our class. The tailgate turned out to be so much fun. It was a place where we could congregate, get reacquainted, eat, and purchase Dana's book and Gina's CD. The weather was perfect. The music was good and we won the game!!!! If you missed it this year, make plans to be there in 2007 because the Class of 1986 will represent again.
Remember you guys. HU needs us. We are a prestigious educational institution that has a tremendous amount to offer. The only way that we will continue in our tradition of excellence is if we support our Home By The Sea. Though it may be a sacrifice, write a check to Hampton through this class. We are doing awesome things in our communities and we need to let the world know that a step in our building blocks of greatness was Hampton University. It is a university worthy of all great minds. PLEASE GIVE BACK!!!!!!!!
If you took pictures during homecoming, please send them to me. I need more because I do not have a good representation of all of us who were there.
Monday, October 09, 2006
Share What's Happening!
Whenever I talk with a classmate I have not seen in years, I always get excited about the wonderful things that he/she is doing. I know there are many of you who have started businesses, won awards, been promoted, traveled to wonderful places, and/or are doing interesting, creative, and noteworthy things through your work, church, or civic organization. Let me hear from you. It would be great to share that with the rest of the class and other Hamptonians who are connected to us through this blogsite.
Perhaps you do not want to brag about your personal accomplishments. But maybe your children, spouse, or close family member has done something you'd like to share. Send that information to me. Pictures are great to have to share on this site also.
There are two ways to contact me. You can send a comment to this site by clicking on the word "comment" or you can shoot me an email at nancymcline@yahoo.com. I will take a look at the information and yours might just end up on this site.
Perhaps you do not want to brag about your personal accomplishments. But maybe your children, spouse, or close family member has done something you'd like to share. Send that information to me. Pictures are great to have to share on this site also.
There are two ways to contact me. You can send a comment to this site by clicking on the word "comment" or you can shoot me an email at nancymcline@yahoo.com. I will take a look at the information and yours might just end up on this site.
Classmates' Websites
Check this out!!!!!!! There are several of our classmates who have awesome websites. Take a minute and spend some time getting to know what's going on with that proud '86 crowd.
Dana S. Hubbard - http://www.danashubbard.com/ - Dana is a playwright, producer, actor, and author. You will be so proud of where Dana's talents have taken him. He has authored a new book that we all can enjoy. Dana is out of NY and is married with 3 sons.
L. David "Ice" Harris - http://phayzeone.home.att.net/ - David is out of Atlanta and has his own catering businees. He can bring his delicious dishes to your house, office, ...anywhere. When it comes to catering, you just can't find any better in Atlanta. Give him a call or drop him an email and watch all your eating dreams come true.
Gina Towns Darby - http://www.ginadarby.com/ - Gina is a gospel recording artist with a flavor all her own. She brings the spirit of the Lord to your heart through an upbeat melodious sound that only Gina could have. She's still short, gorgeous, and now, married with 3 children.
If you have a website that you would like to share with the rest of us, contact me at nancymcline@yahoo.com. If it is appropriate, I will share it on this blogsite.
Dana S. Hubbard - http://www.danashubbard.com/ - Dana is a playwright, producer, actor, and author. You will be so proud of where Dana's talents have taken him. He has authored a new book that we all can enjoy. Dana is out of NY and is married with 3 sons.
L. David "Ice" Harris - http://phayzeone.home.att.net/ - David is out of Atlanta and has his own catering businees. He can bring his delicious dishes to your house, office, ...anywhere. When it comes to catering, you just can't find any better in Atlanta. Give him a call or drop him an email and watch all your eating dreams come true.
Gina Towns Darby - http://www.ginadarby.com/ - Gina is a gospel recording artist with a flavor all her own. She brings the spirit of the Lord to your heart through an upbeat melodious sound that only Gina could have. She's still short, gorgeous, and now, married with 3 children.
If you have a website that you would like to share with the rest of us, contact me at nancymcline@yahoo.com. If it is appropriate, I will share it on this blogsite.
Thursday, September 28, 2006
A Challenge from the Class of 1980
Class of 1986 Challenge
Raising money for an organization is always a challenging experience. It takes planning and much effort because your vision is success. Each year the National Hampton Alumni Association, Inc. (NHAA) implements a strategic plan to find innovative and unique ways to encourage the Hampton Family to give to the Alumni Giving Fund. It’s important to give at reunion time. But, it is equally important to give annually that helps increase our donor base and monetary giving. Those of you who are in corporate America know that many organizations solicit contributions for their fund raising activities. The first thing senior executives want to know is what are your alumni contributing to the giving program. Currently, we have about 18% of 25,000 alumni contributing to the Alumni Giving Program. This is not where we want to be compared to our sister schools with an average donor level of 35-40%. They have higher averages because their alumnus contributes annually, as well as during their reunion years. NHAA, Inc.’s goal is to encourage alumni to be consistent contributors while you focus on the larger contribution for your reunion year. We also want you to understand that giving what you can is appreciative.
The Class of 1980 has raised the bar of giving to an unprecedented level for classes celebrating its 25th reunion year. In 2005, this class presented its contribution of $100,000 to NHAA, Inc. and Hampton University at Reunion Weekend. The standard was set that initiated the challenge for reunion classes from 1981 and above to continue this level of giving. Class of 1986, accept the challenge and go forward with achieving this goal as good stewards of the Hampton Family. It’s about what you can do for your alma mater. And, you do it well.
Anthony Cheatham, President
National Hampton Alumni Association, Inc.
Raising money for an organization is always a challenging experience. It takes planning and much effort because your vision is success. Each year the National Hampton Alumni Association, Inc. (NHAA) implements a strategic plan to find innovative and unique ways to encourage the Hampton Family to give to the Alumni Giving Fund. It’s important to give at reunion time. But, it is equally important to give annually that helps increase our donor base and monetary giving. Those of you who are in corporate America know that many organizations solicit contributions for their fund raising activities. The first thing senior executives want to know is what are your alumni contributing to the giving program. Currently, we have about 18% of 25,000 alumni contributing to the Alumni Giving Program. This is not where we want to be compared to our sister schools with an average donor level of 35-40%. They have higher averages because their alumnus contributes annually, as well as during their reunion years. NHAA, Inc.’s goal is to encourage alumni to be consistent contributors while you focus on the larger contribution for your reunion year. We also want you to understand that giving what you can is appreciative.
The Class of 1980 has raised the bar of giving to an unprecedented level for classes celebrating its 25th reunion year. In 2005, this class presented its contribution of $100,000 to NHAA, Inc. and Hampton University at Reunion Weekend. The standard was set that initiated the challenge for reunion classes from 1981 and above to continue this level of giving. Class of 1986, accept the challenge and go forward with achieving this goal as good stewards of the Hampton Family. It’s about what you can do for your alma mater. And, you do it well.
Anthony Cheatham, President
National Hampton Alumni Association, Inc.
Tuesday, September 12, 2006
Monday, September 11, 2006
Get Involved
We need your assistance as we prepare for 2011. Contact any of the persons below to let them know you would like to be a part of the planning or that you have suggestions.
Nancy (Johnson) Cline Co-Chair, Fundraising Committee,
nancymcline@yahoo.com
Paul Harris, Co-Chair, Membership Committee,
saintpaul64@yahoo.com
Lauri (McGuire) Burnett, Co-Chair, Fundraising and Events
laurimcguire@adelphia.net
Joy (Luckes) Jefferson, HU Liaison
JOY.JEFFERSON@hamptonu.edu
Tawana (Burnett) Fortune, Secretary, Events Coordinator,
rich10tbf14@verizon.net
Brett Martin, Website Coordinator
brettlmartin@yahoo.com
Damita (Salters) Prince, Treasurer
damitaprince@cs.com
Nancy (Johnson) Cline Co-Chair, Fundraising Committee,
nancymcline@yahoo.com
Paul Harris, Co-Chair, Membership Committee,
saintpaul64@yahoo.com
Lauri (McGuire) Burnett, Co-Chair, Fundraising and Events
laurimcguire@adelphia.net
Joy (Luckes) Jefferson, HU Liaison
JOY.JEFFERSON@hamptonu.edu
Tawana (Burnett) Fortune, Secretary, Events Coordinator,
rich10tbf14@verizon.net
Brett Martin, Website Coordinator
brettlmartin@yahoo.com
Damita (Salters) Prince, Treasurer
damitaprince@cs.com
Reunion, May 2006, We Had a Blast!!!!
About 75 of us came together in May of this year at our Home By The Sea to enjoy 20 years since graduation. Here are a few pictures from that weekend. Thanks to many of you, we presented over $20,000 from our class at the banquet that weekend. The next time that we will present as a class will be May 2011. However, remember that as alumni we are asked to give on a continuous basis yearly. Enjoy the pictures! If by chance you would not like your picture posted on this weblog, please let me know and it will be removed immediately. Email me at nancymcline@yahoo.com
Friday, September 08, 2006
Hampton University's Homecoming 2006
Hampton is playing Winston Salem State University for Homecoming, Saturday, October 28, 2006. Many of the members of the our class will be there. Hope to see you there also. We are planning a few activities for that weekend so that we can spend some time together. As soon as those plans are finalized, we will share them on this site.
Most of the hotels are totally booked, but many of us are staying at the Point Plaza Hotel http://www.pointplazasuites.com/ on J. Clyde Morris Blvd. in Newport News (1-800-841-1112 ). It's not far from campus. They still have rooms available.
Most of the hotels are totally booked, but many of us are staying at the Point Plaza Hotel http://www.pointplazasuites.com/ on J. Clyde Morris Blvd. in Newport News (1-800-841-1112 ). It's not far from campus. They still have rooms available.
Friday, August 25, 2006
86' Hampton Alumni J.R. Fenwick releases Tell All AudioBook.....
Tell-All AudioBook Your BOSS Doesn't Want You To Hear
This audiobook takes you on J.R. Fenwick's journey from grade school, high school and college to high paid corporate jobs with every perk you can think of from 6-figure salaries, elaborate expense accounts and fancy company trips to new company cars. Yet with all the money and perks, there was something big missing from J.R.'s life ...Freedom! Freedom to control his time...Freedom to pursue his passions...Freedom to make the amount of money he knew he was worth.
This audiobook is a "how-to-book" that shares step-by-step how J.R. was able to obtain the freedom he desired by following his passions and starting his own company. In the audiobook, J.R. tells real stories that will make you laugh and cry to teach the various principles and actions he used to leave his $100,000 a year job, start his own company and become financially independent. Also included with the audiobook is the "How To Quit Your Job Workbook" a workbook with actions designed to start the listener/reader on the road to freedom. This audiobook package is a must have for entrepreneurs and individuals looking to turn thier passions into profits by starting their own business.
Now Available from Getting The Word Out Enterprises, LLCOrder online at www.gtwoe.com
Getting The Word Out Enterprises, LLCP.O. Box 670, Bowie, MD 20718-0670For Bulk Orders, Interviews, Seminars and Book Signings call 301-809-2439 or email jr@gtwoe.com
This audiobook takes you on J.R. Fenwick's journey from grade school, high school and college to high paid corporate jobs with every perk you can think of from 6-figure salaries, elaborate expense accounts and fancy company trips to new company cars. Yet with all the money and perks, there was something big missing from J.R.'s life ...Freedom! Freedom to control his time...Freedom to pursue his passions...Freedom to make the amount of money he knew he was worth.
This audiobook is a "how-to-book" that shares step-by-step how J.R. was able to obtain the freedom he desired by following his passions and starting his own company. In the audiobook, J.R. tells real stories that will make you laugh and cry to teach the various principles and actions he used to leave his $100,000 a year job, start his own company and become financially independent. Also included with the audiobook is the "How To Quit Your Job Workbook" a workbook with actions designed to start the listener/reader on the road to freedom. This audiobook package is a must have for entrepreneurs and individuals looking to turn thier passions into profits by starting their own business.
Now Available from Getting The Word Out Enterprises, LLCOrder online at www.gtwoe.com
Getting The Word Out Enterprises, LLCP.O. Box 670, Bowie, MD 20718-0670For Bulk Orders, Interviews, Seminars and Book Signings call 301-809-2439 or email jr@gtwoe.com
Thursday, August 24, 2006
Need Talented Class Members
It is going to take a lot of effort and talent from our class members to create an enjoyable and exciting journey to our 25th year reunion. We are looking for classmates who know how to design websites, plan events, find other classmates, and so on to make this happen.
Come on! I know you are busy, you are working, made lots of new friends, and perhaps, have your own family now. But it would be great to get connected to you again. Contact us and get involved in our efforts to support Hampton University become even greater than it is. Use the "comment" tab to send any information you would like to share.
Come on! I know you are busy, you are working, made lots of new friends, and perhaps, have your own family now. But it would be great to get connected to you again. Contact us and get involved in our efforts to support Hampton University become even greater than it is. Use the "comment" tab to send any information you would like to share.
Tuesday, August 22, 2006
Looking For The HU Class of 1986!
Hard to believe that it's been 20 years since we graduated from our "home by the sea," and it's been THAT long since many of us last saw each other. Just think about it, Ronald Reagan was President and another Bush ("41" that is) was still VP back then. In the spring of '86, Prince & The Revolution came out with "Kiss" but Whitney Houston claimed the top spot on the charts in May with "Greatest Love of All," while Janet Jackson asked "What Have You Done for Me Lately?" and Patti Labelle & Michael McDonald hooked up for "On My Own." A few weeks before we walked across the stage, many of us watched in horror as the space shuttle Challenger exploded after launch and we also cheered when Desmond Tutu was elected archbishop of South Africa. It all seems so long ago now . . . back in the day!
During our 20-year class reunion this past spring the class organized a reunion committee to begin planning for the next class reunion. And believe it or not, our reunion committee -- a great team headed by Nancy M. Cline (http://us.f537.mail.yahoo.com/ym/Compose?To=nancymcline@yahoo.com, formerly Nancy Johnson) -- has already made preliminary plans for our 25-year class reunion in 2011! (It'll be here before you know it!) I have volunteered to be the chairman of the membership committee and will be attempting to locate and reach out to as many of our classmates as possible. YOU CAN HELP by sending me any contact information (especially email addresses) for other class members. The reunion committee has many exciting and ambitious plans for our next big reunion, as well as some new and fun stuff in the lead-up to the reunion (i.e., Class Website and blog, "Where are they now?" features, fund-raisers, regional get-togethers, etc. -- you'll be learning more about these later!). One of our main goals is to communicate information to as many of our classmates as possible during the reunion planning process and to keep in touch with each other between reunions. PLEASE HELP! Just take a few minutes and send me any email addresses that you have for other class members . . . the more contact information you can send, the better! This could be the start of something great. Come on, let's keep this thing going!
Thanks in advance for your cooperation!
Paul Clinton Harris, Sr.
email: http://us.f537.mail.yahoo.com/ym/Compose?To=saintpaul64@yahoo.com
During our 20-year class reunion this past spring the class organized a reunion committee to begin planning for the next class reunion. And believe it or not, our reunion committee -- a great team headed by Nancy M. Cline (http://us.f537.mail.yahoo.com/ym/Compose?To=nancymcline@yahoo.com, formerly Nancy Johnson) -- has already made preliminary plans for our 25-year class reunion in 2011! (It'll be here before you know it!) I have volunteered to be the chairman of the membership committee and will be attempting to locate and reach out to as many of our classmates as possible. YOU CAN HELP by sending me any contact information (especially email addresses) for other class members. The reunion committee has many exciting and ambitious plans for our next big reunion, as well as some new and fun stuff in the lead-up to the reunion (i.e., Class Website and blog, "Where are they now?" features, fund-raisers, regional get-togethers, etc. -- you'll be learning more about these later!). One of our main goals is to communicate information to as many of our classmates as possible during the reunion planning process and to keep in touch with each other between reunions. PLEASE HELP! Just take a few minutes and send me any email addresses that you have for other class members . . . the more contact information you can send, the better! This could be the start of something great. Come on, let's keep this thing going!
Thanks in advance for your cooperation!
Paul Clinton Harris, Sr.
email: http://us.f537.mail.yahoo.com/ym/Compose?To=saintpaul64@yahoo.com
Wednesday, August 16, 2006
Our 25th Class Reunion
The year 2011 is our 25th class reunion. Are you ready? Let's get started!!!!!
A few of us have gotten together to prepare for our 25th Class Reunion at our Home By the Sea.
We want to see you there and need your help to prepare. You have to know that with the great time we will have during our reunion, that we have a great purpose. That greater purpose is to enhance the endeavors of our alma mater. Hampton is in the process of building a $10 million dining facility on the waterfront. Can you imagine? On our campus students, parents, and you can enjoy a great meal while viewing the waterfront!!!!!! You can be a part of making that happen by helping your classmates raise $100,000 to present at the alumni banquet in 2011.
A few of us have gotten together to prepare for our 25th Class Reunion at our Home By the Sea.
We want to see you there and need your help to prepare. You have to know that with the great time we will have during our reunion, that we have a great purpose. That greater purpose is to enhance the endeavors of our alma mater. Hampton is in the process of building a $10 million dining facility on the waterfront. Can you imagine? On our campus students, parents, and you can enjoy a great meal while viewing the waterfront!!!!!! You can be a part of making that happen by helping your classmates raise $100,000 to present at the alumni banquet in 2011.
We need you!!!!! Yes, anyone who considers him/herself a member of Hampton University's Class of 1986.
You are in the right spot to reconnect to classmates with whom you have lost contact, to stay abreast of events and activities for the Class of '86, make financial pledges for the year 2011, and to be a part of preparing for the reunion in 2011.
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