About the BAC

The BAC has worked to turn a shared vision into an organization dedicated to bringing Black Alumni together and creating a link with the University. The BAC has evolved from a small group of alumni and faculty into a formal alumni chapter with an energetic leadership.

In January 2003, the BAC became a formal alumni chapter of George Mason University. At that point, the organization established a governing structure and began mapping a plan for how the BAC can serve alumni. We have adopted the following working mission statement:

The BAC, a formal alumni chapter of George Mason University, brings together Black Alumni through fellowship and professional development activities.

The BAC hopes to become a resource for Black Alumni to forge lasting relationships, identify professional development opportunities, match alumni resources with current Black students and organizations, as well as support the University’s growing network of alumni who give back.

Our organization has hosted several events, including our annual barbecue, Spring Brunch, and Founders' Dinner. Our future events will be focused on professional development opportunities, networking and scholarship fundraising. Please refer to our calendar for a list of coming and recent events.

All BAC members will have access e-newsletters that discuss activities of the organization. Members are encouraged to participate in our standing committees and other activities.

For more information about the benefits of joining the BAC, please refer to our membership information.

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2009–2010 BOARD OF DIRECTORS / TOP

President | Timothy Cotman, '95 & '99

Vice President of Events | L. Allen Johnson '99

Vice President of Outreach | Alicia Jones '99

Vice President of Fundraising | Kevin Holmes '02, '07

Secretary | Danielle McNeill '09

Treasurer | Shavawn Dowling Holmes '02, '09

Directors at Large:
• Robert Elam '05
• Chantee Christian '05
• Michael Wilson '99
• Brent Elliot '01


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COMMITTEES / TOP

Programs and Events Committee: It is the responsibility of the Programs and Events Committee to solicit volunteer assistance in planning, organizing, and hosting various alumni activities and special events throughout the year. The Vice-President chairs this Committee. E-mail this Committee.

Annual Bylaws Review Committee: This committee is charged with maintaining the Chapter’s governing regulations with input from the Board of Directors to meet the needs of the Chapter and the University. The by-laws must be reviewed once each year. The Vice-President chairs the Annual Bylaws Review Committee. E-mail this Committee.

Publication/Communications Committee: The committee is responsible for distributing information to members and for marketing and promoting all Chapter events and projects through local and university media. The Secretary chairs the Publication/Communications Committee. E-mail this Committee.

AD HOC COMMITTEES

Membership Committee: This Committee works to ensure that all of our members have full access to member benefits. The Committee is responsible for maintaining the membership database, establishing membership benefits and welcoming new members. E-mail this Committee.

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PAST PRESIDENTS / TOP

Melissa Bradby | 2007–2008

Isaac Thweatt | 2006–2007

David Atkins | 2005–2006

Tennille Parker | 2004–2005

Cynthia Porter | 2003–2004