Dear Fellow Alumni,

It has been a phenomenal year!  Our organization is thriving and growing.  The number of active members is at the highest level in our organization’s history.  Last week I had the honor of speaking at the graduation of the Birmingham Class, where 20 outstanding individuals joined the elite ranks of Citizens Academy graduates.  Their enthusiasm is contagious and I know that they will strengthen our organization as they get involved in the Alumni Association.

The year is drawing to a close but it is far from over!   I am excited to tell you about some important activities that are planned for the next few months.  All alumni are invitedundefinedso please mark your calendars and plan to get involved!

• CALL FOR NOMINATIONS – FBICAAA Board of Directors:
  Several positions are coming open on the Board of Directors for next year.  Positions to be filled include slots for Huntsville and Birmingham CA graduates.  All alumni interested in serving on the board should submit an application to the Nominating Committee for consideration by Friday, November 11.  Board members will be elected at the annual meeting and will serve a two-year term (January 1, 2012 – December 31, 2013).  Click HERE to learn more about the qualifications for board service and to obtain an application form.
  
• ALUMNI PARTY - November 20th:
  Believe it or not, this year marks our chapter’s 5^th anniversary!  Please join us on Sunday, November 20^th, as we return to the scene of our very FIRST alumni event for a party to kick off the holiday season.  We’ll be honoring Paul Daymond for his service to our chapter and we hope that everyone will join us for this event!  It will be a great opportunity to reconnect with alumni from Birmingham and Huntsville CA Classes and to visit with FBI instructors and retired agents previously involved with the Citizens Academy. Click HERE for more information and to register.
  
• ANNUAL MEETING and BOARD ELECTIONS – December 8th:
  All alumni are invited to attend our annual meeting on Thursday, December 8^th.  We will have a special guest speaker and present a report of the year’s activities, hold board elections, and announce plans for the coming year.  More details will follow soon, but please save the date!  We hope that each of you will plan to be there.
  
• MEMBERSHIP DRIVE CONTINUES:
  You also know that we’re in the midst of a membership drive.  It’s not too late to join the FBICAAA!  As part of this campaign, anyone paying their dues between now and the end of the year will have their membership extended through the end of 2012 at no additional cost.  Dues are tax deductible and help us carry out our mission.  So don’t wait!  Join today!  Click HERE for more information.

It has been an honor to serve as your president this year.  Let’s keep the momentum going!

Sincerely and Thank you,
Don Lupo