Wednesday, October 16, 2013

CHANGES BEING MADE TO MTA (ALL ALUMNI: PLEASE READ)













President-Audrey Dawson
Secretary-Miara Arnold
Treasurer-Kristina White
Parliamentarian-LaKendra Jackson
Chaplain-Darren Thompson


Hello Marching Tiger Alumni. Once again, we had another great homecoming and came together to enjoy time with fellow alumni. Now that homecoming is over we are back to focusing on moving forward, growing, and building MTA.

Of importance right now: changing the atmosphere of MTA, distinguishing financial (or active members), and non-financial (or inactive members), homecoming protocol, and a possible 10-year MTA homecoming reunion celebration next year. This information is for the entire general body, and particularly to those who don’t stay connected to MTA throughout the year and only appear at homecoming.

So, as we move forward, there are some changes that will be implemented and important information that you need to know. Below is a summarized version of these things:

Changes
The most important thing that will be implemented this year is changing the atmosphere of MTA. For nine years we've come together to celebrate homecoming and we've been able to come together with fellow alumni to have fun at the game. Those nine years served its purpose, but now, as we move forward to be an active organization, one that will be a support system for the Marching Tiger Band, Mr. Redding, and his staff, the "homecoming only", "t-shirt wearing only" mentality can't be a part of MTA anymore. This is mainly for those who aren’t connected with MTA throughout the year, are only seen at homecoming, and aren't active beyond that.


Financial (or active members)
You are considered a financial (active) member of Marching Tiger Alumni once you have paid your dues. Currently, there are 30 financial members of MTA. Everyone still has an opportunity to make a $10 contribution to MTA. You can make your contribution online at: http://jhsmarchingtigeralumni.blogspot.com/p/membership-information.html or by contacting Kristina White at MTAmembership@yahoo.com for in-person payments. This contribution is considered dues and will make you a financial member of MTA.  



Non-financial (or inactive members)
You are considered a non-financial (inactive) member of Marching Tiger Alumni if you have not paid your dues, or are not a current financial member of MTA. Non-financial members are considered a part of the general body with no rights or benefits of MTA [*Benefits will be posted soon].

[Note: Dues will be used for the general operation of MTA, scholarships, and financial assistance to the Marching Tiger Band.]

Homecoming Protocol
One of the things that will be enforced next year, and in the following years, is the requirement to wear MTA shirts to the homecoming game in order to be able to participate or join other alumni members in the area where we gather. This isn't just a rule/requirement from me, it's from the principal and staff at Jones. It's been in place since 2011. For the most part alumni have been purchasing shirts which has given them access to the alumni area for homecoming. But there are those who aren't in the loop, who come to the games in plain clothes under the assumption that they can hang out in the same area as other alumni. From this point forward, I have to enforce the requirement that all alumni members who want to be in the alumni section must have on an alumni shirt.

10-year Homecoming Reunion
Next year will mark 10 years since we came together for our first Marching Tiger Alumni Reunion. I would like to commemorate this great occasion during homecoming next year. I have some ideas in mind but it will truly depend on the interest and participation of MTA. Before I share my ideas, I'm going to present them to the Executive Board so we can discuss them. Once we've discussed them, I will present them to you.

This is all for now. You will be updated with information for the general body as things are finalized (updates will not always be this lengthy). If you have any questions, you can contact me at marchingtigeralumni@yahoo.com.

In Marching Tiger Spirit,
Audrey D. Dawson









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