Becoming a member of the Alumni Chapter is easy. You can sign up here online. You may also pay your membership dues in person at one of our monthly meetings or signature events.

All alumni of Shaw University University are eligible to become a member of the Greater Alumni Atlanta Chapter. Additionally, persons attending Shaw University for at least one semester and parents or family members of Shaw University alumni are able to become associate members.

What's most important is to become a member! Each chapter has specific goals to continue to support the University through various mechanisms and to be a source for Shaw University alumni to continue their support of one another.

However, the Greater Atlanta Chapter may offer some programs, committees, and events that are specific to our chapter. As a member of the Greater Atlanta Chapter, you also become a part of one of the largest chapters in the Greater Atlanta area and can leverage this to network with other alumni.

Some of the benefits of memberships include discounts to signature Greater Atlanta Chapter events, discounts on products offered by the Chapter (T-shirts, sports games, etc.), discounts provided by local business partners in the Membership network, ability to advertise your business at no cost online, camaraderie with other Shaw alumni, an organized avenue to support the University, membership dues are tax deductible, and much, much more!

Annual chapter dues will be $35 payable in full. National dues ($50) per member, with the exception of NAA life members, who will only pay $35 for the local dues. All dues, local and national, should be paid to the Treasurer. 

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While we'd love for every member to become active and participate in as many events as possible, we understand the demands that each individual has. Therefore, at the most granular level, membership only requires payment of dues. However, we encourage each member to participate in our meetings, support the Chapter by attending events and spreading the word, and more importantly, get involved with a committee to help make a difference.

Yes and no. The portion of the fee that is for your personal benefit is not deductible. The portion that goes to charitable activity is.

The alumni association should be able to tell you how much of your fee is deductible based on their charitable activities of the association. They vary, but typically 50 to 80% are deductible. Please retain receipts for your records. 

There are several different opportunities to participate in activities that the Chapter has. Committees include Executive, Fundraising, Scholarship, Membership, and Policies and Procedures. Each of these committees is always seeking additional support from our membership body and we can use you! Please contact the respective chairs if you are interested in joining a committee.

July 1^st thru June 30_^th 

Our monthly general meetings are held the 2nd Saturday of each month (excluding July, a vacation month) at 10:00 am. The meetings are held at the Charles Drew Charter Elementary School (301 East Lake Blvd. SE) in Atlanta, GA 30317. We can also dial in via Conference Call. The Dial-in number is 605.475.5900 and the access code is 5457373 for every meeting. Sometimes, we may have 'off-site' meetings but we try to give ample communication before doing so.