University of Arizona Black Alumni-Maricopa County Club

University of Arizona Black Alumni Maricopa County (UABAMC) scholarship winners for the 2007-08 academic year pose with club members and supporters during an awards reception held on April 10 at the new UA College of Medicine auditorium
in downtown Phoenix.

Mission and Objectives: The University of Arizona Black Alumni-Maricopa County Club is the Phoenix-area chapter of the UA Black Alumni which is based in Tucson. Membership is open to everyone.

Our club aims to unite black alumni in Maricopa County who are interested in providing support for UA fundraising initiatives and outreach programs. We are excited about the opportunity to form relationships with students, parents, community groups and corporations in Maricopa County. We need support from anyone who wants to contribute financially or their time to help mold the UA Black Alumni-Maricopa County Club. Our objective is to be well-organized, recognized and productive!

Scholarship Opportunities:

Please click here to download our Scholarship Application for the 2010-11 academic year. The application deadline is February 22, 2010.

Ways to Support:

Join the UABAMC
Make a financial contribution to our scholarship efforts
Support our events by attending and inviting someone
Contribute to our fundraising efforts by providing gifts that we can auction off (Hotel, Travel, Vacation/Spa Packages, etc)

Get involved with a stellar organization that not only contributes to making a difference in our members’ lives but in the lives of African American high school seniors - Turning their Dreams into Reality!

Inception: January 2006

In July 2006, David and Elizabeth Harper (front row, center) provided a $10,000 gift to the University of Arizona Black Alumni-Maricopa County to support the club's efforts to promote scholastic excellence and to provide scholarship opportunities for African American students.

Events and when they are held: The UABAMC hosts a number of social, community service and fundraising events throughout the year. We also support events organized by the other Valley alumni clubs, the UABA in Tucson and the university itself. University of Arizona grads and friends of all races are encouraged to attend and get involved with the UABAMC.

Meetings: Board members meet on a monthly basis to chart activities and initiatives for the UABAMC. If you are interested in serving as a UABAMC officer, please contact president Anthony Wingate at mcuaba@al.arizona.edu.

Scholarship Opportunities: Please click here to download our Scholarship Application.
The application deadline is December 6, 2008.

Subscribe to our Listserv: Would you like to receive updates on UABAMC events and programs? The UABAMC sends e-mails to members on a regular basis to keep them informed about social gatherings, fundraisers and much more. If you would like to be added to the UABAMC Listserv please send an e-mail to mcuaba@al.arizona.edu.

UABAMC Board Members

Anthony Wingate, President Tremaine
Jasper, Vice President
Anthony Wingate, Treasurer
Tennille Lamb, Secretary
Felicia Thompson, Event Chair
Alisa Fleming, Community Service
Chair Nicholle Harris, Legislative Relations Chair
Elizabeth Harper, Public Relations Chair
Sarah Simpson, Membership Chair

Membership

The UABAMC encourages graduates, former students and Maricopa County residents who are interested in supporting our organization's efforts to raise scholarship funds, perform community service and support University of Arizona initiatives. Membership with UABAMC is free, but donations are always appreciated.

Recent Event Photos


Martin Luther King Jr. parade in Phoenix (Pictured: Tremaine Jasper and Erika Bowman-UABAMC members)		UA Maricopa Black Alumni at Jillian's for Men's B-Ball game watching vs Washington St.


UABA MC President Anthony Wingate (Blue Tie) and Legislator Cloves Campbell.		Martin Luther King Jr. parade in Phoenix.

If you would like to get involved, please contact president Anthony Wingate at mcuaba@al.arizona.edu or the Phoenix Alumni Office at (602) 266-4820.