Alumni Association WebinarAlumni Relations3 December 2013

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Welcome

Diane LopezAlumni Relations Coordinator

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Welcome

Jorge MoroniPresident of the Rotary Foundation Alumni Association of District 4920

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Welcome

Kendall AbbeyAlumni Relations Specialist

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How to Participate Today

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Learning Goals

1. Provide Alumni association basics.

2. Share tips on engaging alumni and strengthening alumni associations.

3. Discuss specific questions about associations.

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Alumni Association Basics

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What is an alumni association?

Part of the Rotary Foundation Alumni Network

Group based on district or region

Officially chartered by Rotary

Group of alumni that meet regularly

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Purpose of alumni associations

Establish and maintain a common bond among Rotary alumni

Enable alumni to network with one another and with Rotarians

Provide alumni opportunities for involvement in Rotary service

Facilitate alumni membership in Rotary and Rotaract clubs, including e-clubs

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Why establish an alumni association?

Connects alumni to Rotary

Possible source of donations and members

Support RI and TRF programs

Support Rotary’s service efforts

Positive public relations

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Poll Question 1

How many active alumni associations are there?

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Alumni Association Facts

119 alumni associations

Average size 20-25 people

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Minimum Requirements

A group of interested alumni

Two alumni officers

Constitution

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Finding Interested Alumni

What are the steps? Identify local alumni

Hold events

Identify leaders

Charter group

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Alumni Association Resource

FAQ on Rotary Alumni Associations

Sample constitution

Excel spreadsheet for members

Contact information

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Poll Question 2

How can you strengthen Rotary alumni associations?

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Strengthening your Alumni Association

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Tips for Strengthening Your Alumni Association

Local service projects

Organize international service projects

Volunteer for local Rotary club projects

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Rotary Foundation Alumni Association of District 4920

Pre-orientation for program participants

Attendance at district seminars and district conferences

Combination of e-meetings and in-person meetings

Facebook page

Bulletin

Fundraising

Photography contest

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Rotary Engagement Projects

Mentoring

End Polio Now – Make History Today

Alumni Association Survey

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Alumni Association Survey Results

91% of associations have Rotarians

75% of respondents have former youth program participants

88% meet in person

33% meet online

70% work with Rotary clubs or districts

62% rank social/professional networking as most frequent activity

58% ranked fundraising as least common activity

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Questions and Answers

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Thank You