The NAAC Board has set the schedule for the 2008 fiscal year.  Below are dates to remember, so mark your calendars!

NAAC General Meetings:

All are invited to attend NAAC General Meetings to learn about what NAAC is currently planning, touch base with fellow alums and over all have some fun.  We are always looking for assistance in coordinating certain events and seeking new ideas.  So don’t hesitate to stop by and see what NAAC is all about!

Welcome Carnival: Embracing YOUR American Indian Community at ASU:

Friday, August 17, 2007

3:30pm-5:00pm

Agriculture Bldg, Tempe Campus

FREE

What was formally known as the Native American Freshmen Welcome has now been reformatted to the Welcome Carnival.  Departments, programs and student organizations will host an activity, game or promotional give-a-ways to provide new incoming students with their information.  NAAC is involved and will be collecting donations from members to provide student survival packs.  Please contact Vickie.Balwin@asu.edu for more information. 

13th Annual Josiah N. Moore Memorial Scholarship Benefit Dinner

Saturday, October 20, 2007

6pm

The Buttes Marriott Resort

$50

The Native American Alumni Chapter dedicated a scholarship in memory of Josiah N. Moore to fulfill his lifelong dream of providing and improving educational programs for Native Americans.  Through the Josiah N. Moore Memorial Scholarship Benefit Dinner, the chapter raises funds to assist in the cost of tuition and books for selected Native American students attending Arizona State University.  The event includes dinner, entertainment, student and alum recognition, silent auction and more.  Please contact Lambert.Yazzie@asu.edu for more information.

ASU Homecoming FestDevil Blockparty

Saturday, October 27, 2007

Tempe Campus

FREE

ASU will play Cal Golden Bears

NAAC will host a section of the university blockparty prior to the Homecoming Football Game.  Last year, NAAC provided cultural dances, food, crafts, face painting and more.  This year we are excited to be involved!  For more information please contact Dennis.Eagleman@asu.edu. 

ASU West Pow wow Volunteer Outreach

Saturday, November 10, 2007

ASU West Campus

NAAC members will gather at the ASU West Pow wow to volunteer their time to assist in the overall event.

Meet & Greet

Thursday, November 8, 2007

6:30pm

University Club, Tempe Campus

NAAC has developed its relationship with the student organization called NATIONS (Native Americans Taking Initiative ON Success).  Working with the student organization NATIONS, we co-host this networking event.  The event enhances the relationship between students and alumni to provide possible opportunities of internship, jobs and career exploration.

Winter Holiday Social

Saturday, December 8, 2007

Location TBA

NAAC members and their families and friends gather to celebrate the winter holidays with food, games and fun.  The atmosphere is very casual with potluck style food and a white elephant gift exchange. Lots of fun!

Spring Breakfast & Social

Saturday, April 19, 2008

Alumni Lounge, Memorial Union, Tempe Campus

9am

ASU Pow wow

Friday, April 18-20, 2008

Tempe Campus

2nd Annual Camping Social & Retreat

Friday, July 18-20

Camp Tontozona

NAAC will host its 2nd Annual Camping Social to provide an opportunity for NAAC members and their families and friends to get away from the city.  This event creates an opportunity for NAAC members to develop working relationships, team building exercises and allows for an energy boost for the new fiscal year. 

Please mark your calendar and other events may be added.  If you have questions about getting involved please contact me at 480-965-7078 or mha@asu.edu.  We hope to see you at the events!

The 2007-08 Native American Alumni Chapter Board of Directors

President- Mary Hubbell-Ansera

President Elect- Open

Secretary- Lambert Yazzie

Treasurer- Roxanne Yazzie

Directors-at-Large

Regena Dale

Eileen Allison

Kimberly Silentman-Kanuho

Vicky Lomay

Vickie Baldwin

Annabell Bowen

Dennis Eagleman