2023 has been an eventful and “event full” year for YOUR CAA. Things are winding down for 2023 and gearing up for 2024. “Thank You” for all that you have done to support YOUR CAA in these past months and what you will do in the upcoming year. Some recent happenings and reminders are listed below.
CAA “Giving Back” Donations in 2023
YOUR CAA presented a $3,733.82 check for the Choctaw-Nicoma Park Schools Museum at the 10/09/2023 C-NP School Board meeting. This donation consisted of the net proceeds raised from the CAA’s 2023 Annual Reunion Gala on June 10th. It brought the total donated for the Museum in 2023 to $4,933.82. Along with previous donations made for the C-NP Teacher of the Year Ceremony, Scholarships to CHS Seniors, Instructional Grants to each C-NP school site, and Choctaw-Nicoma Park Public Schools Foundation (CNPPSF) teacher grants; YOUR CAA has donated $17,183.82 as part of OUR ongoing efforts in support of alumni, students, and faculty of C-NP Schools and our respective communities.
Help YOUR CAA Fund These Worthwhile Projects
In order to support these endeavors at existing and, hopefully, expanded levels, YOUR CAA requires generous donations from individuals and our Business/Community Partners & Sponsors. These donations along with YOUR continued participation and support of YOUR CAA’s two annual fundraisers – the Alumni Golf Tournament and the All-Class Reunion Gala – are essential. Check out the CAA Giving Opportunities and make a Donation Now to YOUR CAA!!!
2024 CAA Scholarships – Applications Now Available
Attention CHS Seniors (and Parents/Guardians/Grandparents) – CAA Scholarship application/criteria information and documentation have been provided to the CHS Vice Principal, Mr. JJ Venzor, and CHS Counselor Mr. Ryan Farquhar. Deadline for submission of completed CAA Scholarship Application forms to Mr. Farquhar is February 16th, 2024. The CAA Scholarships are substantial – $2000 each. Current plans are to award five (5) CAA Scholarships for the 2023-24 school year.
Click on the following link for more information about the CAA Scholarships and their respective application criteria/documents.
Attention CHS Alumni/Faculty/Friends – YOU can help fund these CAA Scholarships by making a tax-deductible donation to the CAA. Click on the Donate/Pay Now link to do so.
2024 CAA Reunion Gala – Date Set & Planning Started
Mark Your Calendars – Saturday, June 22, 2024. This is an All-Class event with special recognition for any class celebrating a “Milestone Reunion Year.” The Classes of 1974 and 1964 will have attendees joining us for their 50th and 60th Reunion celebrations respectively. Other “Milestone Reunion Year” classes are also welcome and encouraged to join us. More information on the 2024 Gala will be forthcoming.
2024 Alumni Golf Tourney date has yet to be scheduled but will be in June 2024.
Related NOTE: If your class is celebrating a Milestone or any other event/gathering, YOUR CAA can help publicize your event – IF we know about it. We will:
- Post your event info on the Events Calendar and in the Class Reunions section.
- Include it in our email correspondence and in CHS-related Facebook group posts.
Let us know and stay informed by:
- Completing the Reunion/Event Notification form in the Events-Reunions section;
- Using the website’s Contact Us capability;
- Sending us an email at info@choctawalumni.org or reunions@choctawalumni.org;
- Providing your Alumni Contact Info and encouraging your classmates to do so as well.
2024 CAA Board Leadership & Leadership/Volunteer Openings
Annual CAA Board elections were conducted in accordance with the CAA Bylaws at the CAA Board Meeting on 09/12/2023. YOUR CAA has been and continues to be extremely blessed with very competent and dedicated Board leadership since its inception. Click on the following link for the current CAA Board composition.
In this vein, YOUR CAA has Board Leadership openings in the following areas: Treasurer (alternate/trainee); Secretary; Publicity/Website (alternate/trainee.) The Board also has other Board seat vacancies that can be filled in accordance with CAA Bylaws. We especially need an “infusion” of CHS Alumni from the 1970s onward who are willing to volunteer their time and talents. Click on the following link to Volunteer and/or submit your name for Board leadership consideration.
Reminders
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