President's Letter

Deaf Matador Alumni,

It's amazing to see our NCOD alumni chapter grow stronger and more alumni are interested in learning what we do. The seed started with Julie Rems-Smario, the first NCOD Alumni Chapter president, and Roberto Solorzano. James "Manny" Johnson, the next president, along with his board ensured that the seed planted by Julie will grow stronger by taking the lead as the second president. I am thrilled to carry the torch for the next two years.

I am honored to work with my executive board. Together, we will achieve our goals to connect with alumni and provide support to our current students. Allow me to introduce the 2008-2010 Executive Board:

Daniel Girard, President of NCOD Alumni Chapter
Jerry Nelson, Vice President
Dana Foster-Armendariz, Secretary
Melanie Najaki, Treasurer
Erika Guarino, eNewsletter Editor
Manny Johnson, Past President
Lisalee Egbert, President of NCOD Alumni-Sacramento Chapter

We value input from our alumni and current students. NCOD Alumni Chapter will work closely with NCOD on different projects and events. Many exciting events are coming your way and please check the website for future announcements. We plan to have the eNewsletter distributed to alumni every other month with news and events. If you have any announcements you would like to add to the eNewsletter, please feel free to contact our eNewsletter Editor at erika.guarino@comcast.net. We would love to hear from you!

If you are interested in offering any assistance with our NCOD Alumni Chapter, please feel free to contact us at ncodalumni@gmail.com.

We wish you all Happy Holidays!

With Matador Spirit,

Daniel J. Girard, Class of 2001
President NCOD Alumni Chapter