A Message from President Rebecca S. Chopp - Alumni
A Message from President Rebecca S. Chopp - Alumni
A Message from President Rebecca S. Chopp - Alumni
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Office of <strong>Alumni</strong> Affairs<br />
Welcome to the Colgate University <strong>Alumni</strong> Club Network!<br />
There are more than 50 clubs located around the country and abroad that offer alumni, parents, and friends<br />
a variety of ways to connect with each other. By volunteering their time and energy to the club network, the<br />
volunteers play a vital role in promoting life-long learning and connection with Colgate. The Office of <strong>Alumni</strong><br />
Affairs is fortunate for the volunteers who lead regional clubs, plan reunions, raise funds, offer career counseling,<br />
promote Colgate to prospective students, and provide leadership and advice for the University.<br />
The following guide is intended to help volunteers plan successful events and develop a strong and active alumni<br />
club. We hope that volunteers add to this knowledge and pass it on to those who will follow in their footsteps.<br />
The Office of <strong>Alumni</strong> Affairs is committed to working with club leaders to help the clubs remain a vital link<br />
with Colgate and the Hamilton community. Enjoy the role of an ambassador for the University as well as the<br />
opportunity to connect with fellow alumni.<br />
<strong>Alumni</strong> Affairs Staff<br />
RuthAnn Loveless MA ’72<br />
Lorie Riedl<br />
Vice <strong>President</strong> of <strong>Alumni</strong> Affairs<br />
Associate Director of <strong>Alumni</strong> Affairs<br />
315-228-7433 315-228-6789<br />
rloveless@colgate.edu<br />
lriedl@colgate.edu<br />
Amanda Kalal<br />
Amber Vogt<br />
Associate Director of <strong>Alumni</strong> Affairs<br />
Assistant Director of <strong>Alumni</strong> Affairs<br />
315-228-7873 315-228-6794<br />
akalal@colgate.edu<br />
avogt@colgate.edu<br />
Vicky Stone<br />
Amy Montroy<br />
Senior Administrative Assistant<br />
Administrative Assistant<br />
315-228-7433 315-228-7439<br />
vstone@colgate.edu<br />
amontroy@colgate.edu<br />
Table of Contents for <strong>Alumni</strong> Affairs section<br />
<strong>Alumni</strong> Affairs Volunteer Job Description............... 16<br />
<strong>Alumni</strong> Club Mission Statement............................. 17<br />
Starting a New Club............................................... 17<br />
<strong>Alumni</strong> Club Officers............................................... 18<br />
Meetings and Attendance....................................... 19<br />
Volunteer Management.......................................... 19<br />
Avoiding Burn-Out.................................................. 20<br />
Leadership Succession.......................................... 20<br />
The <strong>Alumni</strong> Website............................................... 21<br />
Finances................................................................. 22<br />
Annual Planning Process....................................... 23<br />
Club Awards.........................................................23<br />
Event Planning.....................................................24<br />
Event Photos........................................................25<br />
Sample Event Calendars.....................................26<br />
Send-Off Parties...................................................27<br />
Social Events.......................................................29<br />
Family Events.......................................................29<br />
Educational/Cultural Events.................................30<br />
Community Service Events..................................31<br />
Sporting Events....................................................31<br />
Colgate University’s fiscal year June 1 – May 31 15
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