Greetings, JCSU family and friends! I am Tonya Jefferson Morrow, Class of ’91—though many of you know me as “TJ”—and I am proud to be a native of Fayetteville, North Carolina. It is both a pleasure and an honor to serve as President of the JCSU 100 Club for the 2026–2028 term. As a former student-athlete who attended JCSU on a basketball scholarship, I am especially grateful for the opportunity to lead an organization devoted to supporting Johnson C. Smith University’s athletic program and the student-athletes who represent it.
Many of our members and donors know firsthand the life-changing value of collegiate athletics and a college education. Their support helps us pay that opportunity forward by creating more financial resources for today’s student-athletes. If you share our desire to help young adults earn a degree while competing in the sports they love, we warmly invite you to attend a meeting, support our fundraising activities, and—most of all—become a member of the JCSU 100 Club.
There is a place for everyone who wants to support Johnson C. Smith University’s student-athletes—whether by joining an existing event, helping us plan a new one, or serving on a committee. I encourage you to visit our website and Facebook page to learn more about our work. Each year, the JCSU 100 Club makes a meaningful contribution to the University’s athletic program and to our Endowment Scholarship, but none of it is possible without your time, generosity, and leadership. I look forward to welcoming you and working alongside you.
My hope for the 2026–2028 term is that you will choose one—or more—of these meaningful ways to get involved:
The JCSU 100 Club is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization established to generate funds for Johnson C. Smith University athletics. It provides a tangible way for Golden Bulls fans to show their loyalty and commitment to JCSU student-athletes and the University’s 15 sports.
The original 100 Club was organized in 1966 by James “Jimmy” McKee, who expressed an interest in creating a means to support Johnson C. Smith University or to help with community projects during a conversation with friends. As a result, the 100 Club was organized to help JCSU celebrate its 100th year. Each member of the group was asked to contribute $500 to the Centennial Fund. At that time, the 100 Club had 34 members. Membership opened to women in 1996.
Today, the JCSU 100 Club raises funds to support the Department of Athletics by supplementing funds allocated to the department by the University. A minimum annual donation of $150 is required to be a member. Members may give cash gifts and raise funds through the Club’s annual fundraisers. The JCSU 100 Club has over 100 active members, businesses and organizations.
