As Duke Club members, you are making a BIG impact on the JMU student-athlete experience. Your gift to the Duke Club goes to benefit the Proud & True Fund and supports all of JMU's 18 varsity sports, cheerleading, and the athletics operating budget.
As a great THANK YOU for all you do to support our JMU student-athletes, we want to feature you in the Duke Club Donor Spotlight, a new initiative to celebrate our donors.
The Duke Club invites you to provide a glance into the JMU donor and fan experience — through the lens of a Duke Club member — as we spotlight JMU Athletics donors who are making an impact on Dukes' student-athletes.
- From tailgating, game day traditions and fan fun...
- To favorite sport teams and favorite JMU sports history moments...
- To reflections on why you donate to the Proud & True Fund and why/how you encourage fellow JMU fans to give too!
LEARN MORE ABOUT THIS WEEK'S SPOTLIGHT DONOR
Name: James Talbott Jr.
City/Town: Roanoke, Virginia
JMU Affiliation: Alumni: Class of 1988 (Graphic Design)
What is your current job title? Where do you work? What is a brief summary of your job description?
I currently work as a Ratings Veterans Service Center representative.
Why did you decide to become a member of the Duke Club and make a gift to the Proud & True Fund?
I love my school and I want it to excel.
What has been your favorite part of being a member of the Duke Club?
Social gatherings are my favorite part of being a member of Duke Club.
What has kept you involved as a member of the Duke Club?
I am a huge football fan.
Do you have a favorite JMU team(s)? Why is the team(s) your favorite?
Football because I love football and we have been very successful.
What do you love most about JMU Athletics?
I love the fan spirit and the professional look of our teams and facilities.
Do you have a favorite moment in JMU Athletics history?
My favorite moment was beating Virginia Tech 21-16 in football in 2010. Read about this football win.
Do you have any game day fan traditions?
I enjoy JMU tailgating.
What advice do you give to other JMU fans and friends to encourage them to give and get involved with the Duke Club?
It's a class organization and it's a winner across the board.
Your gift/membership to the Proud & True Fund/Duke Club supports JMU Athletics and makes a big impact. What motivates you to give and be a part of this program?
I am motivated by the success of the football program.
Are you a JMU Duke Club member who is interested in being featured in a Duke Club Donor Spotlight? You could be chosen next...all you have to do is complete the brief Duke Club Donor Spotlight survey and submit your photo!
