Alumni Relations Committee
Short Description
The purpose of the Alumni Relations Committee is to develop a program designed to strengthen interpersonal and written communication with the chapter’s alumni and other alumni in the area.
Target Audience
VPAR
Alumni Advisor
Borradaile Challenge or Area of Focus
Alumni Relations
Why have a committee?
- A small group is able to work more rapidly, meet more easily, and discuss issues more effectively.
- Members are chosen for their expertise, ability, and interest in the committee’s function.
- Committee membership provides excellent officer training experience.
- Committees get the whole chapter involved in fraternity affairs.
Functions of the Alumni Relations Committee
- Develop and implement a program designed to improve and enhance the relationship between undergraduates and alumni
- Coordinate special alumni events with the social chairman and treasurer
- Work with the Board of Governors and/or House Corporation to recruit additional alumni to serve in these capacities
- Maintain alumni information files in a database which include names, addresses, phone numbers, birthdays, occupations, anniversaries, initiation dates, offices held, etc
- Help coordinate the printing and distribution of the chapter newsletter
- Work with key alumni to sponsor activities encouraging alumni participation
- Develop “alumni awareness” among the undergraduates
- Present awards to alumni in recognition of their service to the chapter and to recognize their professional accomplishments
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