Founders Club

The Founders Club works to strengthen and support the University, its academic enterprise, and its position in the greater New Orleans community. It also advocates for retired University faculty and staff and supports the efforts of the UNO International Alumni Association on behalf of alumni. The Founders Club was initially established to remember Founders Day, September 8, 1958, the first Convocation of then Louisiana State University in New Orleans, each year and it remembers that date with a luncheon on the first Friday after Labor Day.

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Founders Club Membership

Membership in the Founders Club is extended to all individuals and families who support the purpose of the Club “to strengthen and support the University, its academic enterprise, and its position in the greater New Orleans community.”

The Charter Members of the Founders Club are faculty and staff members who were employed by the University prior to June 8, 1962.

Membership dues are $25 per INDIVIDUAL or $35 per FAMILY (two people in the same household) and is valid for one (1) year. Membership is complimentary for Charter Members.

Our Activities

Annual Business Meeting and Luncheon to commemorate the founding of the University
Homer L. Hitt Presidential Lecture Series
Social Events - Annual Christmas Party

Annual Founders Day Luncheon

DATE & TIME:
Thursday, September 4, 2025 | Noon - 2 p.m.
(Brief Members' Business Meeting at 11 a.m.)

LOCATION:
Homer Hitt Alumni & Visitors Center at UNO, 2nd Floor Ballroom

TICKETS
Purchase or renew your membership and/or luncheon tickets securely online or download a printable form to mail with a check.

Please Note: All mailed forms with 2025 Luncheon ticket orders must be received by August 27, 2025.

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Krystle Beauchamp

Join us to commemorate the founding of The University of New Orleans!

Our annual Founders Day Luncheon is scheduled for Thursday, September 4, 2025, at Noon in the Homer L. Hitt Alumni & Visitors Center – 2nd Floor Ballroom.

New and renewing members are invited to join us at 11 a.m. in the 1st floor conference room for a brief business meeting to vote for new board members and to learn about the Homer L. Hitt Presidential Lecture Series. You will have time to grab a glass of wine (red or white) and socialize a bit before the luncheon. The buffet style luncheon offers main courses of Sliced Beef Tenderloin and Blackened Chicken with Crawfish Monica Sauce plus salad, sides and dessert, and it includes complimentary wine. The cost is just $35 per person.

Our speaker this year is UNO 2005 Political Science Alumna Krystle Beauchamp who currently serves as the communications director and spokeswoman for Caddo Parish, Louisiana.

We look forward to having you with us!