The Charlotte Rattlers were named the 2025 Large Chapter of the Year at the National Alumni Association’s Annual convention!!!

Congrats Charlotte Rattlers!

Congratulations to these outstanding Rattlers and chapter members for being named 2025 Distinguished Alumni Honorees of the Florida A&M University National Alumni Association

Lauren Carter, Charlotte Chapter – Community Service

Angenique R. Drayton, Charlotte Chapter – Community Service

Stafford L. Thompson, Jr., Charlotte Chapter – Business

Each honoree exemplifies the FAMU spirit and the values we hold dear.

They will be celebrated during the Distinguished Alumni Awards Banquet at the 2025 FAMU NAA National Convention this month! #OneFAMU #FAMUNAA #DistinguishedAlumni #RattlerPride #FriscoBound

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EVENTS and volunteer opportunities

RATTLER ROUND-UP: July 19th

1–6pm

Save The Date for Saturday, July 19th as we party with a purpose at the Rattler Roundup! Join us as we celebrate sending our Rattler scholars to the Hill! Bring your chairs, picnic baskets, blankets, tents and BYOB! More details to come….

6th Annual Queen City HBCU Cookout

Pull out your Orange and Green and come represent at the 6th Annual Queen City HBCU Cookout! July 26th at the JCSU Humanities Plaza Lawn from 5-9pm.

Menu: Wings, hot dogs veggie burgers, baked beans, pasta salad and chips ($12pp)

More Info: www.queencityhbcus.org

SERVICE

Participation in community service activities are open to everyone, regardless of current paid membership status. While we encourage you to pay your dues as soon as it is feasible for you, we understand that financial circumstances can vary. We value inclusivity and respect individual situations without judgment.

We also recognize that participating in chapter events can provide a deeper understanding of our mission and the sense of connection we aim to foster. As an organization rooted in connection, giving, and serving, we welcome you to engage with us in the spirit of Rattler pride and community.