EBRP Southern University Alumni

History of the East Baton Rouge Parish Chapter
Southern University Alumni Federation

Mrs. Olga O.K. Gaines

The East Baton Rouge Parish Chapter of the Southern University Alumni Federation began in the late 50’s and early 60’s because the Home Chapter was exclusive to employees of the University. In that I was no longer an employee, but was interested in being a contributing graduate, I joined a group who sought guidance from the Alumni Federation. We obtained the Alumni Federation’s Constitution and By-Laws, Robert’s Rules of Order, the Chapter Leaders Handbook and started a plan action to assist our beloved University.

We extended into various parishes with membership such as Ascension and West Baton Rouge. Meetings were held in members’ homes, churches and local businesses.

Fundraisers in members’ homes included fish fries, car washes, Pay for Play parties, etc. These fundraisers were all for Southern University. We had family picnics, whereas we used them as a mean to solicit and recruit members.

On September 14, 1983, the EBRP Chapter became chartered. In 1981–1986, during SU football Coach Otis Washington’s reign, the Chapter established the first Women’s Football Clinic.

In 1987, the EBRP Chapter began to co-host the Alumni Federation National Conference in Baton Rouge through 2015. The Chapter has consistently attended conferences in other cities where they were held. We presented our scholarships and donations each year. Many of our chapter members served as executive officers on the Alumni Federation Board.

In 1987, the EBRP Chapter instituted its first “Alumnus of the Year” Award and continues to present this award every year.

In 1988, the EBRP Chapter introduced the Life Member Breakfast. The name was later changed to the Alumni Breakfast. This event has consistently been held each year.

In 1995, the EBRP Chapter was the host of the SUAF National Alumni Conference. In 1999, the EBRP Chapter, under the guidance of members David Quiett, Melvin Robinson and former SU Football Coach, Otis Washington, the Chapter’s Homecoming Golf Tournament was established. In 2011, the name of the golf tournament was changed to the David Quiett Memorial Golf Tournament after his untimely death. This event continues to be held on the Friday before Homecoming.

In 2005, the EBRP Chapter welcomed more than 1,000 students that migrated to the Baton Rouge campus from New Orleans, as a result of Hurricane Katrina. The EBRP Chapter, in conjunction with former SU Director of Alumni Affairs, the late Donald C. Wade, was there to provide and assist in the distribution of clothing, supplies, as well as financial and emotional support.

The EBRP Chapter was co-host for Southern University’s FABULOUS Homecoming Round-Up through 2015.

The Chapter started as a successful wheel of Southern University Alumni Federation and it will continue to roll “as mighty as the river that flows out to the sea…and stand out bold for thee.”

East Baton Rouge Parish Chapter is offering four $1,000.00 scholarships to East Baton Rouge Parish graduates that plan to attend Southern University. Application is available at ebrpsu1880@gmail. For more information contact Janet St.Cyr Moore at (225) 572-4681. The deadline for application is April 30, 2018.

Please join us at our Annual Alumni Breakfast on Saturday, March 10, 2018 at 9:00 a.m. at the Event Center on Southern University campus. Come and help us celebrate our alma mater. Tickets are $20.00. We will have an excellent speaker, great food and door prizes.

EBRP Chapter will be having their Annual Alumni Breakfast on March 11, 2017 at 9:00 A.M. in the Cotillion Ballroom on SU Campus. The guest speaker will be Chancellor John Pierre, Southern University Law Center. Also present will be Congressman Cedric Richmond. Tickets are $20.00. You can contact Janet St.Cyr Moore (225) 571-4681 and can be purchase the morning of the event.

The East Baton Rouge Parish Chapter meet monthly every second Wednesday in the Blue & Gold Room in the Student Union at 7:00 p.m. Please join us in supporting SU !!

The East Baton Rouge Parish Chapter will have their Fifth Annual David Quiett Memorial Golf Tournament on Friday, October 15, 2015 at the Dumas Golf Course at 8:00 a.m. The fee is $85.00 per golfer, with teams of four available also. Please contact Melvin Robinson for more details at 225.337.0466. This is a great way to begin your Homecoming Weekend.

If you are a member of a graduating class from Southern University ending in the number 5; your class is celebrating a reunion. Please contact Jourdan Martin at 225.771.4200.

The East Baton Rouge Parish Chapter will have their Annual Recruitment Picnic on Saturday, June 20, 2015 at 13037 Sunshine Road in Baker from 12 Noon to 6:00 p.m. We welcome all Jaguars looking for a chapter to join. There will be plenty of food, games and even a desert contest. If you are looking for a free meal and an opportunity to meet and join THE SU chapter with four national officers, this is the place. Applications will be available. Now, more than ever SU need your support!!

EBRP SU Alumni Holiday Social

EBRP SU Alumni Holiday Social tonight, Dec. 10 at 7 p.m at Hotel Indigo. All alumni, friends, and supporters are invited. Come and bring a friend. There will be food, vendors, and drink specials.

Join us for the EBRP Southern University Alumni Holiday Social on Wed. Dec. 10 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Hotel Indigo downtown. There will be food, music, vendors, drink specials, and door prizes. It's open to all alumni, supporters, friends and family. RSVP at [email protected].

Join us for the EBRP Southern University Alumni annual Holiday Social on Wednesday, Dec. 10 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Hotel Indigo, 200 Convention Street in downtown Baton Rouge. There will be food, drink specials, door prizes and vendors on hand. Alumni, family, friends, supporters, and potential alumni members are all invited to attend. RSVP at [email protected].