A Note from the Former-LEE President

Lee College means different things to different people.  To some it’s just a place for higher education, to others it provides a window for opportunity, to another it’s a starting point and to yet another it is a place for a second chance.  To me, it is all of those things and more.  That’s why it gives me great pleasure to serve as the President of the Lee College Former Students Association, Former-LEE. 

Former-LEE had its inaugural meeting in January of 2007.  Since then we have made many great strides to build what we expect to be an organization that will grow in membership and be a part of the Lee College family for many years to come. 

In the first year we have been very active.  We sold 2007 Former Students calendars, distributed the Former-LEE newsletter, hosted a MySpace page, participated in the May graduation ceremonies, hosted VIP night at the Astros game as well as the Lee College theatre production, Runnin’ Rebels basketball game and the faculty holiday reception.  We also held a membership mixer at Dave & Buster’s.  All of these events were planned with you mind.

If you haven’t joined Former-LEE, join now.  Think of your membership as a wise investment with a great return and just like all other good things, share it with a friend and encourage them to experience it first hand.  

Remember the role Lee College played in your life and how it contributed to where you are now, then join me in supporting the mission of the organization.  An organization is only as strong as the combined strength of its members.

 Lee College made a difference for us; let’s make a difference for someone else.

Humbly Submitted,

Gina Rivon
Former-LEE President

A BIG THANKS for the capable leadership of our Former-LEE Board of Directors

President – Gina Rivon
Vice President – Chad Merling
Secretary/Treasurer – Crystal Johnson-Bessix
Brenda Clem
Jeanie Carmody
Ryan Hightower
Debi Jordan
David Kadjar
Wanda Mitchell
Jennifer Nerf
Becky Sobotik
Ron Ummel
Lee College Support Staff:  Kaye Sneed

Who is eligible for membership in Former-LEE?
Anyone who has taken a credit or non-credit class at Lee College or anyone who wishes to support the College and connect with our former students is eligible for membership.

What are the benefits of membership in Former-LEE?
You can connect with old friends and get acquainted with new ones.  It will provide a great networking opportunity for everyone.  Member benefits include:

• Lee College Library free check-out privileges
• Lee College career coaching and assistance
• 20% discount on all Lee College logo items in the Lee College Bookstore
• Free admission to all home athletic events
• VIP receptions at Lee College events
• Free tickets to LC theatre productions
• Lee College e-mail address upon request
• Former-LEE newsletter
• E-mail alerts to Lee College events
• Annual meeting
• Voting privileges in Former-LEE elections

Are there any membership dues?
Former-LEE offers two types of memberships:

• Annual Membership – Annual dues are $20.  The membership year will follow the college’s academic year, September 1 through August 31.
• Lifetime Membership – Lifetime dues are $200, and married couples may purchase lifetime memberships for $350 per couple.

How do you join?
Download and complete the membership registration form and mail it with your membership dues to:
        Former-LEE
        Lee College
        P. O. Box 818
        Baytown, TX  77522-0818
If paying with credit card, you can fax the membership form to 281.425.6880 or call the Institutional Advancement office at 281.425.6303.

We Want To Stay In Touch!

We would like to keep up with what you are doing, and want you to be able to keep up with the exciting things that continue to happen at Lee College.  A new Lee College website is under construction, and we hope to expand the Former-LEE website in the future to include class notes, an online directory, features on former students and more.  We welcome your feedback.  Please feel free to e-mail us with comments and suggestions at formerstudents@lee.edu.