About | FAMU NAA Tampa Bay

Chapter Leadership

President: Wanda V. Mays
Email: famunaatampachapterprez@gmail.com

Recording Secretary: Ottesha Williams

Financial Secretary: Wendell Duggins

Treasurer: Dorothy Flowers

Assistant Treasurer: Juanita Cook

Parliamentarian: Tracy Logan Holmes

Committees: Chairperson

ByLaws:
Wanda V. Mays

Fundraising:
Wanda V. Mays

Government Relations:
Kimberly Blount
Email: FAMUNAATampaGR@gmail.com

Membership:
VACANT

Nominating Committee:
Wendell Duggins

Recruitment (813 Rattlers): Wanda V. Mays
Email: FAMUNAATampaRecruitment@gmail.com

Retired Rattlers:
Edith Randolph

Scholarship:
Wendell Duggins
Email: FAMUNAATampaScholarship@gmail.com

Technology:
VACANT

Young Alumni:
VACANT
Email: FAMUYATampa@gmail.com

Tampa Chapter’s Mission

The mission of Florida A & M University National Alumni Association, Inc. (NAA) is to participate, as a partner, with the University in supporting the University's continued success through student recruitment, alumni retention and expansion, financial support, public relations and community outreach.

Our Goals

1. Increase Alumni Engagement

Goal: Strengthen connections between alumni and the university by increasing participation in chapter events, networking opportunities, and communications.

2. Support FAMU Students

Goal: Provide financial and professional support to current FAMU students.

3. Enhance Community Outreach

Goal: Strengthen the presence and impact of the FAMU Tampa Alumni Chapter within the Tampa community.

4. Fundraise for FAMU

Goal: Support the financial needs of Florida A & M University through dedicated fundraising efforts.

5. Promote Professional Development

Goal: Provide alumni with opportunities for career advancement, leadership development, and continuing education.

6. Increase Visibility and Membership

Goal: Expand the chapter’s visibility and membership within the Tampa Bay area.

7. Celebrate FAMU’s Legacy and Achievements

Goal: Highlight and honor FAMU’s history, traditions, and alumni accomplishments.

Our History

In 1948, a group of FAMU Alumni started a chapter in the city of Tampa. Initially, the Tampa Chapter was part of the Southeastern Region which included chapters in the state of Georgia. As the Tampa Chapter grew, so did the number of alumni chapters in the state of Florida.

1940 1948 1956 1964 1972 1980 1984 1988

Our Presidents

1. Everett Holt

2. John Lockhart

3. James “FAMCEE” Hargrett

4. James “Big Jim” Williams

5. Abraham “Abe” Brown

6. Littleton Long

7. George Davis

8. Dale Green

9. Dorothy Reed

10. Henry Stokes, Jr.

11. Leon McComb

12. Norris Collins

13. Phillip Austin

14. James Green, Jr.

15. Marvin Frazier

16. Theodore Scott, Jr.

17. Loretta Anderson

18. Mary White Darby

19. Jackie Hearns

20. Wendell Duggins

21. Paula Goodman

In 1984 we became members of the newly formed Florida Region which included 27 Florida cities. The Tampa Chapter continues to be rich in history as being the only FAMU NAA chapter currently having a past university president, Dr. Walter L. Smith, the 7th president and past president of the NAA, Dr. Carolyn Collins, the first female president, as members of our chapter. The Tampa Chapter has recruited and directed thousands of high school students to continue their education at FAMU.

Surrounding FAMU Alumni Chapters

Fort Myers

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FAMU NAA Tampa Bay Chapter | P. O. Box 11503 Tampa, Florida 33680 | FAMUNAATampaChapter@gmail.com

Tel: (813)-738-3201