CHAIRMAN'S REPORT

As a follow-up to several concerns with regard to the athletic program at Cass Tech and with the help of  board member Ed Tomlin, we  instituted two meetings with parents, CTAA members, CTAA alumni and principal Lenora Ashford and her administrative designee for athletics.

At these two meetings, a vigorous discussion was held with regard to the concerns that have been manifested by parents and staff.  Much of the time at the meetings was spent on defining the definition of a successful program.  A subcommittee was formed to research Michigan State rules for high school athletics and to review the Cass Tech staffs recently developed guidelines for our athletic program.  Mr. Ed Tomlin will further elucidate on these developments at our Board of Directors meeting. We also are suggesting a presentation to the parents by the committee at the Cass Association meeting.

On another issue or potential entertainment, I am working to have a performance at Cass Tech of  Let My People Go,a choral work with four soloists, two actors, and two African drummers, along with an 80 member chorus.  If I am successful, this work will be performed at Cass Tech on March 1, 2008.

On a personal note, I recently had a seriously restricted heart artery repaired with a stint.  The procedure is very easy to undergo and  I was only in the hospital for one day. Those of you who think you might have a heart condition, should consult a cardiac physician to be directed to the evaluation process, which will then indicate if further action is necessary.

I'm sorry to report that this stint installation will not curb my usual verbose approach to life.

Cass Technically Yours, 

Ray Litt

Chairman

Cass Tech Alumni Association

Membership cards will be coming soon. In the meantime, please take advantage of the CTAA benefits program, which offers you discounts and special rates with businesses and other organizations, such as Hertz, Marriott, Rock Financial, Black Enterprise Magazine and our newest affiliate-TICKETMASTER. Should you have any questions regarding membership or alumni giving please email membership@casstechalumni.org.

Welcome again! We look forward to working with you!

Congratulations to the Class of 2007. As a gift to you, your first year of membership in the Cass Tech Alumni Association is absolutely FREE! To sign up for you alumni membership please go to our website to download our membership form and mail or fax the completed form back to us today. Congrats again on this wonderful accomplishment and welcome to the Alumni Association!

100^th Anniversary Edition of the Cass Technical HS Alumni Directory

If by chance you were left out of the last edition- here is your change to be listed as esteemed graduated of Cass Tech.

The data collection process will begin shortly with mailers and phone calls directly from Harris Publishing Co. Responding at that time is the only way to guarantee inclusion in the publication.If for any reason you do not wish to be contacted you may opt out by sending an email to membership@casstechalumni.org.

In addition, we are seeking 1 individual per class year to serve as the liaison for their class. Should you be interested in serving as your class liaison, please contact us at membership@casstechalumni.org.