Virginia State University Alumni Association

Washington DC, Chapter

Meet Our Chapter Officers

Patrick Johnson, '04

President

Patrick Johnson,'04

Vice-President

Kevin Stewart,'91 & '93

Treasurer

Frann Burt, '84

Financial Secretary

Adairius Trent, '04

Recording Secretary

Stacee Johnson, '86

Corresponding Secretary

Mint Basnight, '56

Chaplain

Franklin Johsnon, '04

Past President

The Washington, DC Chapter has had a long and proud history of outstanding leadership. We give special recognition to those who have served in the Chapter's highest leadership capacity, Chapter President. It is through the leadership, committment, and dedication of these members, as well as those who served as officers and committee chairs with them, that have helped to make the Washington, DC Chapter what it is today.

Past Chapter Presidents Term In Office
Thomas Washington 1955 --- 1968
Archie Thorton 1968 --- 1970
Keith Spinner 1970 --- 1972
Henry Terrell 1972 --- 1974
Dr. Floyd Keene 1974 --- 1978
Thomas Montague 1978 --- 1980
Melvin McCoy 1980 --- 1982
Lawrence Emanuel 1982 --- 1984
Samuel Cox * 1984 --- 1986
Lucille Wheatley * 1986 --- 1990
Russell Powell* 1990 --- 1992
Mint Basnight 1992 --- 1994
Effie Macklin 1994 --- 1996
J. Otis Harris, Jr. * 1996 --- 1998
Dwayne "Pete" Ford 1998 --- 2000
Mint Basnight 2000 --- 2002
Keith Yancey 2002 --- 2004
David A. Meyers 2004 --- 2012
Franklin Johnson, Jr. 2012 --- 2021

*Deceased

Ways To Get Involved 

The Washington, DC Chapter is administered solely by alumni volunteers who give freely of their time and talents to make it possible for alumni in the Washington, DC metropolitan area to celebrate their Trojan Pride. As a member of the Chapter, you can get involved at many levels and in many different ways. So make the most of your membership by getting involved today!

Become a Chapter Leader
There are many leadership positions available that will allow you the opportunity to have a real impact on the success of the Chapter. The Chapter’s executive board consists of eight elected positions and five President-appointed committee chair positions. Each holding a two-year term. The eight elected positions include: President; Vice-President; Recording Secretary; Corresponding Secretary; Treasurer; Financial Secretary; Parliamentarian, and Chaplain. The five President-appointed committee chair positions include: Activities; Amenities; Membership; Recruitment, and Scholarship.

If interested in obtaining a leadership role within the Chapter, please send an email to chapterinfo@vsuaadc.com. 
 

Join a Chapter Committee
Serving on a Chapter committee is one of the easiest ways to get involved with the Washington, DC Chapter. Not only will this give you a hands-on experience in the inner workings of the Chapter, but it also is a great way to get the most out of your Chapter membership.

Click Here to learn more about how you can volunteer for one of our five committees.



Make a Scholarship Donation
The funds that the Chapter raises to help support Washington, DC metropolitan area students who desire to matriculate at our beloved Alma Mater comes primarily from our members and from those who support our mission and purpose. M onetary donations are always welcome from those who would like to help advance the Virginia State University Alumni Association and its Washington, DC Chapter. Scholarship donations should be made payable to the VSUAA-DC Chapter, and the word "Scholarship Donation" earmarked in the memo section. All donations are tax deductible and a receipt can be issued if requested.

To make a donation, click here



Be a Sponsor or Partner
Do you have a product, service, or business that you would like to promote exclusively to Washington, DC Chapter members through face-to-face communication? If so, you can maximize your exposure by becoming a Chapter sponsor or partner at our events held throughout the year. This may include funding support, in-kind donations, and other mutual benefiting partnerships. Your support would not only help further the mission of the Chapter but it would also help you create an emotional tie and leave a lasting impression with alumni consumers.
 
To find out more about such opportunities, contact us  .