Bolivar County Chapter

Serving alumni, friends and prospective students in Bolivar County, Mississippi.

www.alumni.msstate.edu/bolivar

Upcoming Events

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Chapter Volunteers

President - Cheryl Comans '84 email
Vice President -
Secretary/Treasurer - Andrew Whalen '11 email

Committee Chairpersons
Membership - Charles Cascio '79
Scholarship - Andrew Whalen '11 email
Board Member - Danny Whalen

*Please do not solicit for any reason. Contact info is provided only for chapter related purposes.

2021 Volunteer Recruitment

Would you like to serve the Bolivar 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 Bolivar County MSU Alumni Chapter Needs You!

Your Bolivar County Chapter of the Mississippi State University Alumni Association needs some “True Maroon” volunteers to help build a strong Bulldog presence in Bolivar 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 Janet Downey, Coordinator of Chapter and Volunteer Programs, MSU Alumni Association, at jdowney@alumni.msstate.edu or 662.325.8515

How can you help?

Volunteers for chapter leadership positions – president, vice president, secretary, treasurer, student recruiting chair, membership chair, social chair, social media chair, young alumni chair, retiree/Senior Bulldogs chair and board members.
Possible activities for 2021 & 2022 – student recruiting Maroon Mail writing and events, 2022 Send-off Party, regular board meetings, community service activity, annual chapter meeting, family outings. The possibilities are endless.
Chapter Goals/Initiatives – scholarship fund, community service project and recruiting students in your area

Chapter Membership Information

If you’re an alumnus or friend of MSU who lives in Bolivar 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 Bolivar County Chapter.

Supporting the Chapter and Scholarship

Financial Support of individuals and businesses is also important to the success of the Bolivar County Chapter. There are two ways to support through the MSU Foundation.

Chapter Scholarship Support
The Bolivar County Chapter has established the Eugene Tarsi Memorial scholarship fund to be awarded to entering freshmen from Bolivar County. Help us grow this fund by making a tax-deductible donation, in any amount. Utilize secure online giving - Eugene Tarsi/Bolivar County Chapter Scholarship Fund

Advancement Fund
The Bolivar 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 Bolivar 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.

Donations designated to one of our chapter funds help students from our area become Bulldogs and graduate from Mississippi State.

Student Recruiting and Scholarship

Student Recruiting in Bolivar County - MSU Office of Admissions & Scholarships
• Morgan Alexander, Admissions Counselor for Mississippi Delta, 601.624.0622 • mea190@msstate.edu
• Katy Tucker, Transfer Counselor for North Mississippi, 662-418-5503 • k.tucker@msstate.edu

If you have any questions about student recruiting in Bolivar County, please contact Morgan or Katy. 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.

Eugene Tarsi Memorial Scholarship

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 required 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.