A Message from President Rebecca S. Chopp - Alumni

Alumni Club Mission Statement
Why alumni clubs are vital to Colgate’s future
Alumni Clubs Exist To:
Develop programs which give alumni, parents, students, and friends the opportunity to share
information, ideas, and memories of Colgate.
• The most effective club will hold regular events which will allow for social, professional, and
intellectual interaction focused on fostering fellowship in the spirit that is Colgate.
Encourage alumni to become involved in life-long learning
• Intellectually engaging events support and promote the ideals of a Colgate education and
reinvigorate the student in all of us.
Serve as a general resource to alumni and undergraduates through camaraderie and networking
• Colgate is fortunate to have a loyal and active alumni base comprised of thousands of people
with unique talents, interests, and areas of expertise. The members of the club can serve as a
great resource for each other, especially to those alumni who are new to the area.
Promote involvement in the local community
• Clubs should strive to give something back to their communities in the name of Colgate.
These events are fun for all ages, provide an opportunity for alumni to network while
helping out their community, and help expose Colgate’s name to a wider audience, including
prospective students.
Provide volunteer opportunities and serve as an extension of the university
• Clubs give hundreds of alumni a chance to pursue leadership opportunities that generate
and maintain interest in the university and increase the reach of the university. Examples
include: serving as an Alumni Admission Volunteer and identifying alumni who can offer
career-assistance to both alumni and undergraduates.
Blue and
magenta
were Colgate’s
original colors
Starting a New Club
Tips for creating or reorganizing a club
Any alumnus/a interested in establishing, reorganizing, or simply evaluating if a club would
work in his/her area should contact the Office of Alumni Affairs. Volunteers are provided a list
of alumni in the area and some suggestions for a first event.
A new club or one that is reorganizing should plan 2-3 events during the first year (you
can find a list of suggested events later in this manual). Plan programs that address current
alumni interests (such as an update on campus building projects), attract varied audiences and
different age groups, are held at various times and locations, and include current students and
parents (especially during the summer and school holidays).
Colgate University’s fiscal year June 1 – May 31 17