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PPURPOSEURPOSE• The planning committee and the associated sub-

committees are responsible for the planning and execution of all 125th Anniversary activities.

• ECSU’s 125th will observe the University’s founding in 1891 and commemorate ECSU’s proud history.

Chair: Mrs. Janice Baker • Co-Chair: Dr. Darnell Johnson, ’73Chair: Mrs. Janice Baker • Co-Chair: Dr. Darnell Johnson, ’73

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CCOMMITTEEOMMITTEEAdministrative Support: Ms. Lucretia Banks Student Relations: Mrs. Deborah Branch

Budget: Ms. Sh’Rhonda Gilliam, ’98Signature Events: Mrs. Ruth Williams, ’89

Community Involvement: Dr. Sheila Williams, ’84

Logistics: Mrs. Makitta McLean, ’04

Fundraising: Mr. Doug YoppAlumni Relations: Dr. Jeanette H. Evans, ’63

History: Dr. Glenn Bowman Memorabilia: Vacant

Honorary Chairperson: Vacant Hospitality: Ms. Gwen Sanders, ’77

Public Relations & Marketing: Mrs. Katie Murray

Tagline: A Proud Heritage of

Inspired Excellence

Submitted by:

Chelsea Raynor Whidbee, ‘97

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Professor Glen Bowman, AuthorTwo phases

• Beginnings – 1972• 1972 – 2012

Other Information• 240 pages, 300 photographs• Due to the Donning Publishing House by

December, 2014• Ahead of schedule

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Elizabeth City State University 1891-2016: 

The Continuity of a Historical Legacy of Excellence and Resilience

Submitted by: Ella M. Ivory, ‘65

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SPONSOR THE BOOK!$1,250 = name listing + copy of the book

PRE-ORDER THE BOOK!$60 = book delivered to you July, ’15

The goal of the fundraising committee is to secure $1,500,000 for all 125th anniversary events as well as funds for a 125th anniversary endowment, Viking monument and historical book.

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Endowment $1,250,000 / 83%

Viking Monument

$75,000 / 5%

Historical Book $25,000 / 2%

VikingPalooza $10,000 / 1%

Marketing $50,000 / 3%

125th Gala $40,000 / 3%

Other Committees

$50,000 / 3%

To date, development officers have made at least 84 contacts regarding the 125th. Included in these contacts are several proposals, including one $150,000 title sponsor.

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• July, 2015 Book Signing: NAA Convention

• August, 2015 Viking Palooza: Student Welcome Back Festival

• February 28, 2016 ECSU Day: Churches all over the US

• March 3, 2016 Quasquicentennial Birthday Celebration: Viking Monument Unveiling

• March 4, 2016 Quasquicentennial Founders Day Convocation

• March 5, 2016 Quasquicentennial Founders Day Gala

• May, 2016 Quasquicentennial Spring Commencement: 125th Anniversary Endowment Announcement

• Also proposed during the year:• 125 Community Service Projects• 52 Columns in the Daily Advance about ECSU’s History• All existing university events will highlight the Quasquicentennial.PPROPOSED ROPOSED EEVENTSVENTS

July 2015 Book Signing: NAA Convention

August, 2015 VikingPalooza: Welcome Back Festival for Students

February 28, 2016 ECSU Day: Churches throughout the U.S.

March 3, 2016 125th Birthday Celebration & Monument Unveiling

March 4-5, 2016 125th Founders Day Convocation & Gala

May, 2016 125th Spring Commencement & Endowment Announcement

In addition... • 125 Community Service Projects• 52 Columns in the Daily Advance about ECSU’s history• All existing university events will highlight the 125th Celebration

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TOGETHER WE WILL!

TOGETHER WE WILL!