President & Vice President’s Message

PRESIDENT | LARRY RENTZ

Hello FAMUly,

We bring you greetings on behalf of the FAMU DC Alumni Chapter. Melissa and I are
excited to begin this new adventure with all of you to support our beloved FAMU. We
have some new ideas to try and will continue this great chapter’s traditions. The window to renew your annual alumni membership is now open.  Don’t miss out on the benefits and opportunities. Renew your membership today at www.famunaa.org.
Call your classmates, roommates, spades partners, brothers, sisters, friends, foes, and
anyone who loves FAMU, and ask them to join now. Membership matters!

Here are our top goals:

1.   Increase active participation and strengthen communication channels to
keep alumni informed and engaged.
2.   Be recognized as the Best Large Chapter in the NAA
3. Align chapter activities with FAMU and the NAA’s strategic plans
Your voice matters. Join us on August 17th for a chapter planning meeting. Together, we will shape our calendar of events for the year and identify the chapter’s goals and objectives.
Warm Regards,

Larry B. Rentz, Sr.
President Washington DC Chapter
FAMU Alumni Association

VICE PRESIDENT | MELISSA WILSON

Dear FAMUly,

I am excited to serve as the Vice President of the Washington, DC Chapter National Alumni Association. As a proud two-time alum, I understand the importance of maintaining strong ties to our alma mater. Our chapter is dedicated to fostering connections among alumni and supporting our beloved alma mater.

Additionally, the chapter offers various opportunities to stay engaged, including networking events, fundraising, and alumni chapter meetings. Your participation in these activities is crucial to FAMU’s continued success. We encourage you to explore these opportunities and find ways to contribute. Please check the website for events, mark your calendars, and plan to attend.

We are always looking for ways to improve and grow. If you have ideas for events or other ways to enhance our chapter, please don’t hesitate to reach out. Your input is invaluable.

We look forward to connecting with you and building a strong alumni community.

Sincerely,
Dr. Melissa Wilson
Vice President Washington DC Chapter
FAMU Alumni Association