Lee County Chapter
Serving alumni, friends and prospective students in Lee County, Mississippi.
Upcoming Events
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2023 Chapter Officers & Volunteers
President - Chase McPherson '12 email
Vice President - Nick Demoran '14 email
Secretary - Kim Fandel '87, '94
Treasurer - Brian Barnes '09
Committees:
Communication/Social Media - David Garrett '82
Recruitment & Membership - David Garrett '82
Student Recruiting - Brian Barnes '09 & Sarah Yates '17
Community Service -
Scholarship -
Social Gatherings -
Young Alumni -
Board Members
Steve Fandel '84
Belvia Giachelli '80
Dot Graham '84
Martha Hood '94
Donna Hawkins McNeese '78
Joe Norman '72
Bob Pilgrim '85
Chris Riles '98
Brandy Smith '06, '11
Bill Waters '66
Barbara Wagoner
Larry Witcher '69
James Yates '20
If you would like to volunteer with the chapter as an officer, committee chair or board member, please send an email to leecountybulldogs@gmail.com.
*Please do not solicit for any reason. Contact info is provided only for chapter related purposes.
2023 Volunteer Recruitment
Would you like to serve the Lee County Chapter as an officer, committee chair or board member?
Do you have ideas to share, want to learn more about the chapter, or volunteer?
Your Lee County MSU Alumni Chapter Needs You!
Your Lee County Chapter of the Mississippi State University Alumni Association needs some “True Maroon” volunteers to help build a strong Bulldog presence in Lee County.
So, what exactly is a chapter’s role with the MSU Alumni Association?
Basically, a chapter becomes "Mississippi State" in its community. The interest you stimulate, the service you provide, and the information you collect and disseminate helps the university, the community and the chapter members. Not only are you keeping your local alumni and Bulldog friends connected through communication, activities and events, you are recruiting prospective students.
The MSU Alumni Association is working to establish an organized and enthusiastic connection for our alumni, friends, and students. If you are interested in learning how you can help spread the Maroon and White, share your ideas, learn more about the chapter, volunteer for service, or just show your support, please contact any officer or board member,
or
Janet Downey, Coordinator of Volunteer Engagement, MSU Alumni Association, at jdowney@alumni.msstate.edu or 662.325.8515
How can you help?
- Volunteers for chapter leadership positions – student recruiting chair, scholarship chair, social chair, community service chair, retiree/Senior Bulldogs chair, young alumni chair and board members.
- Possible activities for 2023 – student recruiting Maroon Mail writing and events, Tupelo festivals and main street events, MSU Night at Queen's Reward Meadery, 2023 Send-off Party, regular board meetings, community service activities, annual chapter meeting, family outings. The possibilities are endless.
- Chapter Goals/Initiatives – providing engagement activities for alumni and friends; being involved in our communities throughout Lee County; raising money for scholarships to MSU for Lee County students, and recruiting students to MSU.
Read more about becoming a chapter volunteer.
Chapter Membership Information
If you’re an alumnus or friend of MSU who lives in Lee County (based on your mailing address with the Alumni Association), you’re automatically a member of this chapter. An annual donation to Mississippi State made through the MSU Foundation makes you an active member of the MSU Alumni Association and the Lee County Chapter.
Supporting the Chapter and Scholarships
Financial Support of individuals and businesses is also important to the success of the Lee County Chapter. There are two ways to support through the MSU Foundation.
Chapter Scholarship Support
The Lee County Chapter has established two scholarship funds to be awarded to entering freshmen from Lee County. Help us grow these funds by making a tax-deductible donation, in any amount.
Designate your donation to the one of the following scholarship funds. Utilize secure online giving through the links below.
• Lee County Chapter Endowed Scholarship
• Jack and Mavis Cristil Endowed Scholarship
Advancement Fund
The Lee County Chapter Advancement Fund supports the chapter's goals and initiatives. Gifts to this fund help pay for activities and events hosted by the chapter, which ultimately supports the chapter scholarship. Support the Lee County Alumni Chapter
To use a check, make checks payable to MSU Foundation and send to:
MSU Foundation, P.O. Box 6149, Mississippi State, MS 39762
You can also call (662) 325-7000.
Student Recruiting and Scholarship
Student Recruiting in Lee County - MSU Office of Admissions & Scholarships
Rob Butler, Admissions Counselor for North Mississippi, 662.418.9015 • reb552@msstate.edu
Katelyn Stidham, Transfer Counselor, 662-418-5503 • aks613@msstate.edu
If you have any questions about student recruiting in Lee County, please contact Rob Butler or Katelyn. Our Admissions Counselors visit area high schools and community colleges, participate in college and career fairs, talk to students and parents and work full time to recruit students to become Mississippi State Bulldogs!
Alumni and friends are encouraged to assist with student recruiting. If you would like to join the volunteer Alumni Recruitment Network, please contact the Alumni Association to sign up with the Alumni Recruitment Network.
Lee County Chapter Scholarships
Applications for scholarships are available through the student application for admission after receiving admittance to MSU. Students who complete the scholarship information after admittance to Mississippi State will automatically be considered if the criteria is met.
The University Scholarship Committee administers the scholarship program at Mississippi State University. Financial need may be used as consideration in selection. Any scholarships will be awarded on a year-to-year basis.
Awards will be based on funds available. Funds will not be given directly to the recipients; rather, the university business office will credit the recipients' tuition and fees expenses each semester.
