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Iowa Alumni Association OrientationJuly 2010

Who we are and what we do . . . .

Left to Right

• Karri Chatham: Administrative and Gift Records Specialist• Dr. Nancy Rieves: Executive Director, Phi Theta Kappa

Foundation• Courtney Taylor: Alumni Relations Coordinator

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What is the purpose of having a Foundation?

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The Purpose of Establishing our Foundation is:

To secure funds for long-term planning To have a centralized location for fundraising To create a Board focused solely on fundraising To attract individual donors & private

foundations (i.e. Hites Foundation)

The Foundation works with Regions and Associations interested in establishing

endowments.

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How to “Become” an AlumnusA Phi Theta Kappan is considered an Alumnus when he/she leaves to Community College - in good standing - through

GraduationTransfer to senior institutionEntering the work force

To be acknowledged as an alumnus update information online at www.ptk.org/alumni email alumni.office@ptk.org

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The Role of Alumni . . . .

To support the established goals of chapters & regions through volunteerism and financial support.

Chapters/regions can engage alumni by welcoming support of: Event registration & hospitality Induction ceremonies Membership Drives Chapter projects & fundraisers Mentorship

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The Role of Regional Coordinators & Officers

To help facilitate communication of the established goals of regional leadership to help align goals and action plans

Regional Coordinators have the privilege of appointing/approving Association Advisors for Regional Associations.

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Introducing the Alumni Advisory Council

The AAC is a three-person council that serves as liaison between alumni and headquarters. Contact them at aac@ptk.org

Laurel Rothenberger (VA), Pattie Van Atter, Chair (NJ), Ari Disraelly (CT)

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Why is it important to engage our alumni?

Ways we can help you engage your alumni: Providing lists of alumni contacts Sharing email tools for mass alumni contact

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AssociationsApproximately 75 active associations

Regional Community: Chapter, College, Non-regional

Geographic Area University

CharteringAverage chartering 4 associations annually

First Steps: Identify an advisor & recruit 15 charter members

Then: Submit paperwork and plan ceremony

Iowa Association Orientation

AssociationsApproximately 75 active associations

Regional Community: Chapter, College, Non-regional

Geographic Area University

CharteringAverage chartering 4 associations annually

First Steps: Identify an advisor & recruit 15 charter members

Then: Submit paperwork and plan ceremony

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International Engagement Opportunities for Alumni . . . .

Annual ConventionIn 2010, alumni donated more than 350 hours of service – an impact of more than $4,500

Honors InstituteThe Nevada/California Regional Alumni provided snacks, door prizes, and literature about the area for R&R Day during Registration for our 2010 Institute at Chapman University

Alumni Socials Past socials hosted at Convention & Institute, as well as in

Washington DC and New York City Future socials planned for Chicago, Phoenix, Philadelphia, St. Louis…

Phi Theta Kappa Foundation

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