51st Annual Claflin University International Alumni Association Convention
Hosted By:
The Columbia Metropolitan Alumni Chapter of Claflin University April 3-6, 2025
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel
2100 Bush River Road, Columbia, SC 29210
ABOUT
The Columbia Metropolitan Chapter of Claflin University International Alumni Association believes that Claflin’s greatest measure of success is its alumni. We encourage you to stay informed, get involved, give back, and help us continue to make Claflin University one of the country’s best universities in which we all can be proud to call our alma mater.
The Columbia Metropolitan Chapter of CUIAA not only represents the interests and needs of our diverse graduates by affirming the history and traditions of Claflin, we also offer a place to congregate and fellowship while encouraging lifelong support of our alma mater. The welcome mat is always waiting to greet you on the 4th Tuesdays of each month at 6:00 PM so please make plans to attend the upcoming meetings. Meetings are held at the Granary Event Center located at 2638 Two Notch Road, Unit 218, Columbia, SC 29204. The annual membership dues of $25 for young alumni and $50 for alumni are accepted in the form of cash or check at each meeting.
In the words of Mrs. Liz Zimmerman Keitt, the former President of Claflin University International Alumni Association (CUIAA):
“Let us always remember that our forefathers left us a rich heritage of determination, courage and perseverance. Those of us who have achieved any measure of success have done so because of this legacy. It is our responsibility as leal and loyal sons and daughters to make sure that our Alma Mater is being supported financially, educationally, and spiritually so that the legacy of excellence will continue.”
19th Annual Strides Walk start from jake moore park
Claflin University Alumni Book signing showcase
Chapter Officers
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Ms. Crystal Jamison
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President
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Ms. Veronica Chestnut
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Vice-President
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Ms. Greta Frazier
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Corresponding Secretary
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Ms. Janice Marshall
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Treasurer
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Ms. Demetrice King
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Financial Secretary
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Mr. Jeremiah Douglas
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Chaplin
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Mr. Charles Gary
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Parliamentarian
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Mr. Dalton Tresvant
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Immediate Past President
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The Columbia Metropolitan Chapter of Claflin University International Alumni Association presents
Panther family reunion
Convention Steering Committee
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Phone
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Kelli Carroll
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Convention Chair
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Crystal Jamison
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Chapter President
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Janice Marshall
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Program Co-Chair
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Charles Gary
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Program Co-Chair
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Katinia Blake-Davis
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Registration Co-Chair
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Demetrice "Dee" King
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Registration Co-Chair
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James Mack
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Sponsorship Chair
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Veronica Chestnut
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Marketing Co-Chair
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Jasmine Destiny Scott
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Marketing Co-Chair
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Tosha Dash
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Hospitality Chair
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Tiffany Scott
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Hospitality Chair
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Dalton Tresvant
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Logistics Co-Chair
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Demetrice "Dee" King
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Finance Chair
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Kenita Pitts
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Golf Tournament Chair
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Room Information
- Room Rate: $139 plus tax per night
- Reservation Deadline: March 4, 2025
- For Reservations Call: 1-866-247-3572
- Group Name: CU International Alumni Association
- Group Code: CDT91R