Guidelines for Alumni Chapters
Vision
Alumni chapters are a vital part of the extended
University of Wisconsin – Stevens Point community.
As
such, their purpose is:
- To provide an organization where alumni,
parents, prospective students and friends, in a
specific geographic area, can meet on a regular
basis for intellectual and social enrichment.
Chapters may also choose to have a service related
component.
- To encourage support for UW-Stevens Point
through programs such as development, student
recruitment, legislative advocacy, career placement,
community service, and professional expertise and
advocacy.
- To ensure continued two-way communication
between UW-Stevens Point and its graduates.
UW-Stevens Point gains from alumni involvement and
support. Alumni gain from a heightened awareness of the
vibrant extended university community whose reputation
affects their own; they also benefit from networking and the
opportunity to serve the institution that served them.
Goal
Improve and strengthen communication between UW-Stevens
Point and its alumni
Objectives
- Plan and promote a minimum of one regional event per
year
- Counsel the Alumni Affairs Office regarding future
regional events/programs
- Promote the interests and welfare of UW-Stevens
Point
- Encourage friendship and networking among UW-Stevens
Point alumni
- Enhance UW-Stevens Point’s presence in their
community
- Provide social and educational opportunities for
UW-Stevens Point alumni
- Encourage UW-Stevens Point alumni participation in
community activities
- Encourage qualified people to attend UW-Stevens
Point
- Provide leadership in support of higher education
and UW-Stevens Point
Membership
Membership will consist of alumni and friends of the
UW-Stevens Point Alumni Association living in the geographic
region associated with each chapter.
A steering committee comprised of three to six alumni or
friend volunteers will meet at least once a year to plan at
least one event in the chapter’s geographic area.
Chapter members are welcome to volunteer for the steering
committee at any time and existing member may elect to leave
the committee at any time.
A chapter leader (or co-leaders) will be selected from
the steering committee to work with Alumni Affairs staff,
lead chapter meetings, and serve as a liaison to the Alumni
Association Board of Directors, preparing an annual report
for presentation at the April Alumni Board meeting. Election
of the Chapter Leader will be held annually. There are no
term limits for Chapter Leaders.
Responsibilities of the UW-Stevens Point Alumni Affairs
Office
- Provide alumni address lists, labels, and other
information upon request
- Provide graphic design support in creation of
printed materials
- Provide marketing support for promotion of chapter
events in local area
- Implement printing and mailing for chapter events
- Post chapter information on UW-Stevens Point’s
alumni web site
- Perform accounting duties, deposits, payment of
bills related to chapter activities
- Keep chapter informed of campus and alumni
association activities
- Attend at least one chapter planning meeting or
chapter planned event annually
- Train chapter leader in creating and sending
broadcast e-mails to their geographic area with Alumni
Office assistance
Planning Activities/Events/Programs
Three basic event categories: social, educational and
special. The suggestions below have been gathered from the
success stories of many alumni and staff at alumni events.
Use them as suggested or modify them to suit your needs. If
you have additional ideas to add to this list, please
contact the UW-Stevens Point Alumni Affairs Office.
Social
- Potluck supper
- Barbecue/Picnich
- Luncheon/Dinner
- Wine/Cheese party
- Tailgate party-college
- Tailgate party-professional
- Guest speaker reception
- Send-off party for Freshmen
- Dec/Jan holiday party
- Nature walk/picnic
- Theatre party
- Concert/musical event
- After hours social
- Sporting event
- Bowling
- Golf event
- Cycling event
- Zoo/picnic
- Open house at alum’s house
Educational
- Health/fitness lecture
- Tour of interesting locale
- Faculty presentation
- Financial seminar
- Retirement seminar
- Forum
- Museum
- Political speaker
- Nature speaker
Special
- Benefit drive (e.g. food)
- Benefit dinner
- Career Day Program
Chapter Resources
