The University of South Alabama National Alumni Association was founded in 1974. The organization’s mission is to support and positively influence the goals of the University through an active relationship with the University, its alumni, students and friends. The vision of the National Alumni Association is to provide comprehensive programs, services and resources to benefit the University, its alumni, students and friends. The Alumni Association is governed by a Board of Directors who oversee the business of the Association. The executive council consists of the President, Vice-President, Secretary, Treasurer and the Executive Director. Officers serve two-year terms. Board members are elected with the officers at the September annual meeting and serve three-year terms. National Alumni Association activities and programs include homecoming and football game events, alumni chapter events, scholarship programs, and the annual Distinguished Alumni and Service Awards. The Alumni Association publishes South alumni magazine biannually, as well as a monthly e-newsletter, South Spots. The Association also sponsors the Southerners. The Southerners is comprised of student leaders who serve as University ambassadors. The Southerners assist with recruitment, fundraising and alumni functions. The members also serve as role models who encourage fellow students to become involved in the National Alumni Association after graduation.