President's Message

Dear Alumni & Associate Band Members

First, thank you for the opportunity to continue to serve as the President of the Marching 100 (M100) Alumni Band Association (ABA) DMV Area Chapter. Our unique chapter encompasses membership from the following eight (8) states: Delaware; Maryland; New Jersey; New York; Pennsylvania; Virginia; Washington, DC; and West Virginia.

On 15 Jan 22, the DMV Area Chapter Executive Council will have our annual planning meeting for the upcoming 2022 calendar year. Our intent is to continue to plan-for & execute those activities that will help provide organizational stability and future growth of the DMV Area Chapter as well as cater to support request(s) of the FAMU Band Program. The Executive Council is excited about the up-coming year and will focus on our primary mission:

“Make sure the association actively assists, enthusiastically supports, and aggressively promotes the Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University (FAMU) Band Program and the university through all reasonable and appropriate means”

If you are a M100 Alumni or Associate Band Member that is new to the DMV Area, we encourage you to become a financial member of our chapter.

If you live in the DMV Area and have not had the opportunity to become a financial member of our chapter, feel free to contact us at M100ABA.DMVAREA@gmail.com to become an active member and support our activities that are focused on uplifting the FAMU Band Program.

If you are a returning DMV Area Chapter Member; Welcome Back! We look forward to your continued support!

Furthermore, this email address is accessible to ALL DMV Area Chapter Officers, and facilitates our ability to support one another, while simultaneously responding to your questions/concerns.

We hope & trust that your membership is not limited solely to financial support, and that you are also excited about giving of your time, talents and expertise. There are many more opportunities whereas you can contribute your support to the DMV Area Chapter and the FAMU Band Program as a whole.

When you decide to become an active member of the M100 ABA, in the DMV Area, you are demonstrating your commitment to the mission & goals of the Association and a willingness to support the ‘heartbeat’ of our beloved M100 - The Students!

Welcome to the DMV Area Family!

Sincerely,

Jeramy Green, USMC (Ret.)

Fall 84 Trumpet

President, DMV Area Chapter

Marching 100 Alumni Band Association, Inc.