Volume 2, Issue 1
August 30, 2015
ALUMNI NEWS
USC SoCal Welcomes New Executive
In its recent election of officers, the USC Alumni Association Southern California selected several individuals to serve
in various capacities for the period August 2015—2017. (See Page 2 for full listing)
Upcoming Events:
General meeting- October 11th at 11:00
a.m. Venue– TBA
Alumni Vespers- November 20th at 6:00
p.m. Venue- Gittens’ residence
Evening of Elegance II
December 13, 2015 5-7pm
Wong Kerlee Conf. Center, LLU
Featuring:
FOCUS (Afrocentric Gospel Music )
Camryn Holt (Classical Harpist)
Dan St. Marseille (Jazz Saxophonist)
CBU Sax Quartet
A Note form The last two years brought
the outgoing s i g n i f i c a n t c h a l l e n g e s a n d
President:
opportunities and by God's grace the
association continues to flourish.
Dear
Notably, the association added a
members and
Christmas event to the roster of
friends of the yearly fundraisers and filed for nonUSC Alumni
profit status. Both of these
Association
accomplishments are a testament to
SoCal Chapter,
your dedication to USC and it's
Warmest greetings to you and your mission. Your unwavering support
families. I know that God has was met with much effort and
blessed us individually and enthusiasm from the executive
collectively throughout this service committee and the association
year and I pray for His continued thrives.
mercies as we seek to do His will.
A Note form the I am also expressing gratitude to Dr.
i n c o m i n g Sherma Charlemagne-Badal, our
President:
immediate past president, for the
outstanding leadership that she
Dear
officers,
provided during her terms of office as
members, and
social-vice president, vice-president,
friends of the
and president of this organization.
University of the
Her contribution to our association
Dr. Horatius Gittens
S o u t h e r n
was conscientious and productive
Caribbean Southern California Alumni
and for this we would always be
Association chapter, I am writing in a
grateful. I am also thanking all the
spirit of humility to thank the
outgoing officers and those
members of our association for the
continuing in their respective offices
selection to serve as president of this
for their diligent and reliable service.
great chapter. I am certain that my
They all bore the burden of leadership
sentiments are similar to those of the
and hard work in the ―heat of the
rest of the officers elected to provide
day‖ in order that we all might
leadership and service for this
experience collective success. We are
chapter.
In our service to the
indebted to you all for silent but
organization we hope we would
deliberate support. Finally, there
honorably demonstrate behaviors
must be appreciation expressed for
worthy of the trust and confidence
the stream of unending generosity of
that you have hereby expressed in us.
the officers, members, and numerous
We are on the Web!
www.uscsocal.org
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[email protected]
And tell us what’s new.
More News
USC SoCal gets 501(c) 3
Status
Good News!! USC SoCal is now
a fully registered Non-profit
Organization . We look forward
to utilizing this new status to
provide even greater assistance
to our Alma Mater
donors and friends who in a pattern
of systematic benevolence support
the organization by their financial
resources. Their ongoing historic
support has benefited many.
The work that we will all do requires a
reflection on the past, an evaluation
of the present, and a futuristic focus.
So, a few things are necessary. First,
respect for the foundation laid by the
s t alw art s w h o f o und e d and
developed this great organization and
a commitment to keep on building on
the groundwork of their labor.
Second, maintaining inclusiveness in
the planning and implementation of
our ongoing projects. Third,
establishing and maintaining contact
with all our members and friends of
the USC Southern California Chapter
members. Fourth, expanding our
fund-raising efforts in order to tap
As we look to a bright future under
new leadership, we are confident
that no matter what the years ahead
bring, God will take us through.
Thank you for the opportunity to
serve with you and for your
unwavering support of the USC
students and administration. My
family and I recently relocated and
we will surely miss you all greatly.
You will remain dear to our hearts.
May you never grow weary in your
well-doing.
Warm regards,
Sherma J. Charlemagne-Badal
into new sources of funding. Fifth,
maintaining unity within the
organization and effective connection
with our national USC Alumni
Association. And finally, maintaining a
focus on our mission of supporting
our Alma Mater USC and the students
that we seek to give opportunities for
achieving academic and spiritual
excellence.
Therefore, on behalf of the entire
leadership team, I solicit the support
and prayers of every member and
friend of our organization to enable
us to do these stated things and
many others. We are in this together
for a noble cause. We do this for the
glory of God. Consequently, we seek
full submission to God, knowing that
―we can do all things through Christ
who strengthens us.‖
An Evening of Elegance
The fundraiser in support of the Build-A-Band
project was held on December 14, 2014 and
featured top class artistes and entertainment
along with a delectable assortment of edibles.
The venture raised over $4,000 toward the
project. Look out for An Evening of Elegance II
this year, and please continue to support BuildA-Band at http:// buildaband.uscsocal.org
USC Alumni Making Us Proud
Dr. Crystal Clarke
PhD Family Studies
Meet some of our alumni & friends who are recent graduates of Loma Linda University!
Dr. Olivia Francis
PhD Anatomy
Dr. Horatius Gittens
PhD Marital & Family Therapy
Dr. Carolyn Sallion-Love
PhD Marital & Family Therapy
ALUMNI HOMECOMING WEEKEND
Laurel Beckles
MS, Speechpathology
Dana Fox
MPH, Health Policy & Leadership
Deirdre Parkinson
MS, Counseling
CONGRATULATIONS! on behalf of all your fellow Alumni..
USC President tours California Baptist University
Kerron Hislop, Guy Holliday, Steve Posegate, Clinton Valley
USC President Dr. Clinton Valley toured of the
campus and facilities of California Baptist
University in Riverside. During the tour, Dr.
Valley met with CBU’s President Dr. Ronald
Ellis as well as Dr. Guy Holliday and Dr. Steve
Posegate—professors in CBU’s School of
Music. The visit bore immediate fruit as Dr.
Ellis as well as Marketing & Communication
VP, Dr. Mark Wyatt visited USC’s main campus
to participate in its faculty and staff Colloquium
exercises held last week.
Our Annual USC Alumni Weekend 2015 kicked off to a
beautiful start on Sabbath 2nd May, 2015 with our
Sabbath School Service followed by the Divine Hour
Service at the San Bernardino Community SeventhDay Adventist Church located on 1696 North G Street,
San Bernardino, California...
Our Annual Fundraiser Luncheon proceeded the next
day on Sunday 3rd, May 2015 at 12:00 noon at the
beautiful Cuban Restaurant Coco Palms at 1600
Fairplex Drive, Pomona, California.
Full report and photos at http://uscsocal.org
It is hoped that continued collaboration
During his recent visit to Southern California
between the two institutions can be fostered.
for our Alumni Homecoming Celebrations,
Who’s New
USC SoCal Executive Officers 2015- 2013
LLU:
President: Dr. Horatius Gittens
PR & Recruiting Officer: Mr. Kerron Hislop
 Avonelle Henry
 Michael & Lesley Ann Nicholas
Vice President: Dr. Winsley Hector
Assoc. PR & Recr.: Mr. Shaunrick Stoll
Treasurer: Mr. Ian Francis
Parliamentarian: Dr. Lynbrook Barker
Don’t forget to show our fellow USC Alumni
our warm Cali hospitality!
Assoc. Treasurer: Mr. Garrick Bernard
Assoc. Parliamentarian: Dr. Lloyd Stoll
Administrative Secretary: Ms. Abiala Gill
Social Activities : Mrs. Germyn King
Assoc. Secretary: Dr. Naomi Modeste
Assoc. Social Director: Ms. Lana Kerr
Chaplain: Dr. George King
Floor Members: Mrs. Thelda Greaves, Dr.
Sherma Charlemagne-Badal
Who
Flew
 Diadrey-Ann Sealey
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Olivia Francis
Crystal Clarke
Assoc. Chaplain: Dr. St. Claire Alexander