External Relations
Vice President Mike Lee has been a member of various external organizations since his appointment with Sacramento State in October 2011. His participation in the Sacramento community includes the Sacramento Asian Chamber of Commerce (SACC), Sacramento Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (SHCC), and Sacramento Black Chamber of Commerce (SBCC).
In addition to the Annual Installation Banquets, Vice President Mike Lee, periodically attends the Sacramento Chamber Alliance Mixers. These Mixers are a great way to expand our network by meeting members in the Sacramento Asian Chamber of Commerce (SACC), SBCC, and SHCC. These events also provide the opportunity to meet and mingle with key Sacramento businesses.
As part of the President's new initiative to transform Sacramento state onto a university for the 21st century, Vice President Mike Lee is embracing this initiative in developing community support, by
- Increasing our visibility
- Expanding our advocacy base
- Encouraging broader community financial support
Sacramento Black Chamber of Commerce (SBCC)
The ex-Vice-President, Stephen Garcia sponsored a table at the 24th Annual Installation & Awards Banquet on December 3, 2009.
Mayor of the City of Sacramento, Kevin Johnson, was the key-note speaker at the 23th Annual Installation & Awards Banquet on November 13, 2008.
Please visit http://www.sacblackchamber.org/ for more information.
Joseph Serna, Jr. Scholarship
Sacramento State sponsors the Joe Serna, Jr. Scholarship reception through Vice President's Office annually. 2009 Scholarship Program reception was held on Friday, May 29, 2009 at the University Union Ballroom. In 2008, the SHCC awarded scholarships totalling $54, 500 to 53 deserving students in the Sacramento area. Eight (8) of the recipients were Sacramento State students.
Ex- Vice President Stephen Garcia (far right), posing with the recipients of the Joseph Serna, Jr. scholarship awardees on May 29, 2009.
Ex- Vice President Stephen Garcia posing with (from left) Rosalyn Van Buren, Celia Cortez, Programs and Events Manager, from SHCC, and Kem Gravenberg.
To view the Awards program, please click on the word Program.
Sacramento Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (SHCC)
Ex-Vice President Stephen Garcia, has been a member of the SHCC since he took the Vice President post at Sacramento State. As a member, he has participated in various functions including the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Gala held in February 2009. On behalf of the University, Vice President Stephen Garcia sponsored three tables at the event.
Please visit the Chamber web site at http://www.sachcc.org/ for more information.
President Alexander Gonzalez receiving the Businessman of the Year Award at the Annual Business Awards and Recognition Gala on February 27, 2009.
President Alexander Gonzalez posing with the SHCC President/CEO Steve Gandola and the SHCC Chairman, Nick Montoya.
President Alexander Gonzalez and his wife, Gloria, at the SHCC Gala in February 2009.
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