As we near the end of the 1st Quarter of 2009, in what is turning out to be a very traumatic year on many fronts, it's times like these that we all need to pause and reflect on the values, honor and traditions of our alma mater. Many of our fellow alumni will experience job losses in 2009; or a depleted 401k; or tightened budgets at home. Collectively we need to, now more than ever, become active in The Citadel community. The Charlotte area houses more than 800 alumni literally spanning the decades from the 1930s to 2008. Only through active engagement will all of us truly lift the band of gold network to its highest peaks.
I encourage each of you to become ambassadors for the The Citadel - if you are not a member of The Citadel Alumni Associate - JOIN! Did you know that 60% of the alumni in the Charlotte area are NOT members of the Citadel Alumni Association?!
If you are not active in the Charlotte Area Citadel Club (CACC) I encourage you to join or at least attend one our events. If you are already active - reach out to a classmate or a friend and encourage them to join or participate in an event. We've all succeeded if we get more and more Dogs to come out. Membership in the CACC is just $60 for seasoned alumni and only $20 for alumni who have graduated in the past 5 years ('04 - '08). The benefits of membership in the CACC will virtually pay for itself through reduced pricing at events, free appetizers at our networking social, and free admission for you and your family at our annual family Oyster Roast (Dec. 5th). I want to thank you in advance for your support and your friendships - I'm extremely excited about what 2009 has to offer and all that we will accomplish together. Remember - it is through you and because of you that we have such a great club. I remain respectfully,
Dana A. Catchpole
Class of '94