Involvement

Chicago Chapter Members have been actively involved in leadership positions with Tougaloo College, the Tougaloo College National Alumni Association and Chicago Inter-Alumni Council/UNCF.  As a result of our involvement, the following honors have been bestowed upon our members:

Tougaloo College Trustees:
Bernard Slaughter                                                       Carrie Lapsky Davis ’64
Thomas W. Gray ’69 (1997 – 2000)

Tougaloo College National Alumni Association Presidents:
Wilbert L. Smith ‘57
Thomas W. Gray ’69              

Alumnus/Alumna of the Year Recipients:
Wilbert L. Smith ’57                                                    Ruby L. Jackson ‘57
Leroy B. Vinson ’55                                                     Addie Armstrong Hudson ‘71
Joyce Small Delk ‘73

Tougaloo College Alumni Hall of Fame Inductees:
Honorable Corneal Davis – 1991                                Carrie Lapsky Davis ‘64
Ruby L. Jackson ’57                                                     Wilbert L. Smith ‘57
Percy Moss ’59                                                            Dr. Lela A. Bridges ‘71
Rev. Dr. Silas James, Jr. ’59                                        Addie Armstrong Hudson ‘71

National Alumni Council / UNCF Award Recipients:
Wilbert L. Smith; Recipient, James E. Stamps National Award:

Chicago Inter-Alumni Council / UNCF Officers & Representatives:


Joyce Small Delk ‘73

President, Chicago Inter-Alumni Council

2000 - Present

Wilbert L. Smith ‘57

UNCF Representative / Founder of Chicago Teachers’ Campaign

50 Year Member

Leroy B. Vinson ‘55

UNCF Representative / Founder of Chicago Teachers’ Campaign

50 Year Member

Dr. Frankie Sutherland ‘71

UNCF Representative / Immediate Past Chairman UNCF / Ebony Fashion Show

 

*Ruby L. Jackson ‘57

Former UNCF Representative / Founder of Chicago Teachers’ Campaign

 

 

 

 

* Deceased

In addition, the chapter has produced a plethora of TCNAA Officers, Regional Representatives and Committee Chairs.