How it all started…
The Absolutely AX Chapter of Tennessee State University National Alumni Association (TSUNAA) was founded in 2010 to serve and support the University in its annual giving. Membership in Absolutely AX is open to ALL Sorors who have attended Tennessee State University.
Absolutely AX Initiatives/Responsibilities are to support:
• Tennessee State University and its annual giving and alumni support campaigns
• Wilson Hall and the ladies who reside therein
• Students by providing scholarships and programmatic support to TSU students
• Maintenance of the AX Monument on the TSU Campus
There were 22 charter members of the Absolutely AX Affinity Chapter of TSUNNA. These members pledged Alpha Chi as early as 1967 and as recent as 2008. The charter members include: Michelle Carter Johnson, Alanna Adams, Brittini Barnes, Colette Bradley, Datoina Carter, Tiffany Dobson, Brittany Irby, Tondaleya Jobe, Gloria Johnson, Tamara Johnson, June Kellum, Mia McCain Gray, Tarria Vasser-McNeal, Janiqua Owens, Kanitha Pope, Cristal Powell Roach, Rachael Ruffin, Chandra Smith Vasser, Kera Taylor and Neysa Taylor.
The affinity group was formed under the guidelines of the University & National Alumni Association, with approval from our (Delta Sigma Theta) National President & 1st Vice President. It is a chapter of the TSU National Alumni Association. It functions/operates like the other Alumni Greek Letter Organizations' Affinity chapters formed before us (Omegas, Alphas, Kappas, Sigmas). This can be referenced under the Alumni (Chapter) section of the TSU website at www.tnstate.edu. The purpose of the group is for women who are members of Delta and have attended TSU to give back to the university. The dues for membership are currently $75. Of your dues, $30.00 goes to TSU & pays for your TSU National Alumni Association dues. The other $45.00 goes to the Absolutely AX Affinity Chapter of TSUNAA. As a chapter, we have the major responsibilities of supporting Wilson Hall; raising funds for scholarships; and future maintenance of the monument. This is outside of individual and line contributions being made to erect the monument.
Sorors, we hope that you now have the knowledge that you need to comfortably make a decision to join us in support of our University. We encourage you and others to become involved in our efforts. In short, we just wanted to create a concise and organized way to support & give back to Tennessee State University. Please feel free to relay this information to as many sorors that you know who have attended TSU. We need your support! If you have any questions, concerns, or comments please feel free to contact us directly via email tsualumnideltas@gmail.com.
Absolutely AX Affinity Chapter
PO Box 70225
Nashville, TN 37207