Chapter Volunteer Team
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Would you like to serve the West Tennessee Chapter as an officer, committee chair or board member? Do you have ideas to share, want to learn more about the chapter or volunteer?
Please contact Janet Downey, Coordinator of Alumni Chapter & Volunteer Programs, jdowney@alumni.msstate.edu or 662-325-8515.
Explore ways to get involved with the West Tennessee Chapter
Want to Get Involved?
We’re always looking for passionate Bulldogs to join our volunteer team!
Your West Tennessee Chapter of the Mississippi State University Alumni Association needs some “True Maroon” volunteers to help build a strong Bulldog presence in the greater Jackson, Brownsville, Dyersburg, Savannah areas.
So, what exactly is a chapter’s role with the MSU Alumni Association?
Basically, a chapter becomes "Mississippi State" in its community. The interest you stimulate, the service you provide, and the information you collect and disseminate helps the university, the community and the chapter members. Not only are you keeping your local alumni and Bulldog friends connected through communication, activities and events, you are recruiting prospective students.
The MSU Alumni Association is working to establish an organized and enthusiastic connection for our alumni, friends, and students. If you are interested in learning how you can help spread the Maroon and White, share your ideas, learn more about the chapter, volunteer for service, or just show your support, please contact Janet Downey, Coordinator of Chapter and Volunteer Programs, MSU Alumni Association, jdowney@alumni.msstate.edu or 662.325.8515
How can you help?
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Volunteers for chapter leadership opportunities (options) – Team Lead, Finances, Communications/Social Media,Community Service, Social Events, Student Recruiting, Send-Off Party, Young Alumni, Senior/Retired Alumni, Fundraising
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Possible activities – happy hour, fellowship dinner/supper club, Sunday casual gathering, Saturday coffee meet up, athletic game-watch gathering; community service activity, family outing, writing note cards to prospective students. The possibilities are endless.
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Chapter Goals/Initiatives – engaging all Bulldogs, community service, recruiting students in your area, supporting scholarships to MSU.
If you’re an alumnus or friend of MSU who lives in the greater Jackson area, based on your mailing address with the Alumni Association, you’re automatically a member of this chapter. An annual gift to Mississippi State made through the MSU Foundation makes you an active member of the MSU Alumni Association and the West Tennessee Chapter.
Financial support is important to the success of the West Tennessee Chapter. There are two ways to support through the MSU Foundation.
Chapter Scholarship
The West Tennessee Chapter has established a scholarship fund to be awarded to entering freshmen students from the tri-county area. Help us grow these funds by making a tax-deductible gift, in any amount, below.
For more information about chapter scholarships and eligibility, visit here.
Advancement Fund
The West Tennessee Chapter Advancement Fund supports the chapter's goals and initiatives. Gifts to this fund help pay for activities and events hosted by the chapter, which ultimately supports the chapter scholarship.
To use a check, make checks payable to MSU Foundation and send to:
MSU Foundation, P.O. Box 6149, Mississippi State, MS 39762
You can also call (662) 325-7000.
Students who complete the general scholarship application after admittance to Mississippi State will automatically be considered if the established criteria of the scholarship are met.
The University Scholarship Committee administers the scholarship program at Mississippi State University. Financial need may be used as consideration in selection. Any scholarships will be awarded on a year-to-year basis.
Awards will be based on funds available. Funds will not be given directly to the recipients; rather, the university business office will credit the recipients' tuition and fees expenses each semester.
For more information about chapter scholarships and eligibility, visit here.
Tennessee Admissions Counselors
MSU Office of Undergraduate Admissions
Dylan Plumlee, Admissions Counselor for West Tennessee and parts of Shelby County
Hannah Moroney, Transfer Counselor for Northwest Mississippi, Arkansas, Tennessee, Missouri
For more information or if you have any questions, visit here.
Alumni Recruitment Network
Alumni and friends are encouraged to assist with student recruiting. If you would like to join the volunteer, please visit the Alumni Recruitment Network to sign up.
