New Locations, New Events, New Fun ~ Let's make some New memories!Valley City State University Alumni Association and Foundation office staff will be hosting a number of activities February 5 & 6, 2010 in SUNNY Arizona. Friday, February 5 No-host Luncheon @ 11:30 amDesert Palms Restaurant12425 W Bell Rd - Surprise, AZBurgers and Baskets with the classes from the 80's, 90's and 2000's @ 6:00 pmR.T. O'Sullivans6646 Superstition Springs - Mesa, AZSaturday, February 6Golf and LuncheonArizona Golf Resort425 S Power Rd - Mesa, AZGolf with President Shirley8:30 am Registration9:30 am Shot Gun Start - 5 (Includes green fees, sleeve of VCSU Golf Balls and Golf Cart)Alumni Social and Luncheon12:00 noon – Reunion Social1:00 pm – Luncheon - 5 per person (includes lunch, dessert, coffee & ice tea)2:00 pm – University Message from Dr. Steven ShirleyStart making plans now to attend! Bring a friend! These events are not restricted to just VCSU Alumni.For a complete list of deatils and registration information go to:

North Dakota residents and VCSU Viking fans can now order personal Valley City State University license plates for their vehicles. The VCSU Foundation and the North Dakota Department of Transportation are pleased to provide an opportunity to show your Valley City State University Viking Pride every day as you drive your vehicle around the state and across the country. By supporting this "pride promotion," you also directly support Valley City State University and its V-500 Scholarship Programs.Facts about the program:1. To purchase the VCSU plate, the cost is 5. The State will return 5 of this fee to the University. After the initial purchase, you will be assessed an annual VCSU license plate fee of 5, plus your regular tag renewal fees on your normal anniversary registration statement. 2. Available to all North Dakota vehicles. Anyone who has a registered North Dakota vehicle can secure a plate. You do not need to be a VCSU alumnus or student. 3. There will be 5 alpha/numeric characters on the VCSU plate. You can secure a vanity plate for an additional 5 fee. 4. How do I order a VCSU license plate? Fill out the North Dakota Department of Motor Vehicle "Application for Organizational Plate" form along with a 5 payment to ND DOT. Forms are available in the VCSU Foundation Office (701) 845-7203.5. When will the VCSU plate be available?The North Dakota Department of Motor Vehicles will begin the production of the official VCSU license plate as soon as the minimum 50 plates are reserved. Every plate ordered gets us closer to the goal of 50!

VCSU Alumni Association recognizes ten other alumni with Certificates of MeritJerry Topp, a 1974 graduate of Valley City State University, has been selected by the Valley City State University (VCSU) Alumni Board of Directors to become the 56th recipient of the association's most prestigious award, the Distinguished Alumni award. Mr. Topp will be recognized at the Homecoming Alumni Honors Breakfast on Saturday, October 3, at 9:00 am in the VCSU Student Center. Topp joined Eide Bailly in 1978 and was promoted to partner in 1989. He served as partner-in-charge of the firm's Fargo, N.D. office for four years before being appointed to chief operating officer in 2000. On May 1, 2003 he was elected by the partners to serve as managing partner/CEO of the firm.As managing partner, Topp is responsible for carrying out the policies and objectives adopted by the firm's Board of Directors. Topp oversees the management and profitability of the firm and is responsible for implementing and monitoring actions to achieve the firm's strategic and long-range plans. Topp is also responsible for monitoring developments in the profession and business environment, and determining their relevance to the firm, to ensure continuity and success.Topp is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), the AICPA Major Firms Group Committee, and has most recently served on the AICPA Nominations Committee. He is also a member of the North Dakota and Minnesota Societies of Certified Public Accountants.Topp is a Grace City, N.D. native. He has a bachelor's degree in business education from VCSU and a master's degree in accounting and business law from the University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, N.D. He holds his CPA license from the state of North Dakota.Jerry lives in Fargo, N.D. with his wife, Marie (VCSU '74), who is a retired regional vision consultant with the North Dakota School for the Blind. They have two grown sons.The Valley City State University Alumni Association will also honor ten alumni with the Certificate of Merit Award, an award adopted by the VCSU Alumni Association to recognize alumni for accomplishments, service or other noteworthy honors. The alumni being honored include Greg Allen '82, Jamestown; Mike Blake, Grand Forks; Gary Clark '71, Horace ; Eric Olson '00, Gwinner;; Mark Rerick '01, Hillsboro; Kathy Ringdahl '93, Wahpeton; Scott Roehrich '91, Valley City; Cory Schall '99, Oakes; Alan Sorenson '80, Valley City; and Kimberly (Nudell) Webster '72, Custer, SD.The breakfast is open to the public. Tickets are and may be reserved by calling VCSU's Foundation and Alumni Office at 845-7203.For a complete listing of Homecoming activities hosted by the VCSU Alumni Association go to alumni.vcsu.edu and click on the Homecoming 2009 banner.