INDIANA UNIVERSITY ALUMNI ASSOCIATION Alumni Relations 101

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INDIANA UNIVERSITY ALUMNI ASSOCIATIONAlumni
Relations 101

• Pre-Conference for New Alumni Chapter Leaders
  Veteran Chapter Leaders Seeking a Refresher
  Course

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Alumni Relations 101

• With the May 2007 graduating class, IU now has
  ______ alumni worldwide?
• 150,000
• 250,000
• 220,000
• 500,000
• Answer 500,000

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Alumni Relations 101

• The IU Alumni Association has approximately
  ______ members?
• 25,000
• 80,000
• 100,000
• 70,000
• Answer 80,000

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Alumni Relations 101

• The IU Alumni Association is the _______ largest
  alumni association in the country?
• Eighth
• Second
• Third
• Fifth
• Answer Eighth

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Alumni Relations 101

• With more than 500,000 alumni worldwide, Indiana
  University has the _____ largest alumni body in
  the country?
• Second
• Fourth
• Eighth
• Third
• Answer Third

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Alumni Relations 101

• The IU Alumni Association has approximately ____
  alumni chapters worldwide?
• 200
• 50
• 100
• 75
• Answer 100

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Alumni Relations 101

• IUAA membership automatically includes membership
  in the following groups
• Chapters
• Constituent Societies
• Affiliate Groups

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Alumni Relations 101

• IUAA Volunteer Leadership
• Board of Managers
• Executive Council
• Chapter Boards
• Constituent Society Boards
• Affiliate Group Boards

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Alumni Relations 101

• Traditional Partners of IUAA
• IU Foundation
• IU Athletics IU Varsity Club
• IU Bloomington Admissions
• Hoosiers for Higher Education

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• Emerging Partners
• Regional Campuses IUPUI
• International Programs Services
• Schools Constituent Societies
• Affiliate Groups
• Career Services
• Student Alumni Association Service Learning
  Programs
• Study Abroad Programs
• Communications Information Technology

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Alumni Relations 101

• IUAA Vision
• As a dynamic organization vital to the excellence
  of Indiana University, the IU Alumni Association
  strives daily to actively engage all alumni in
  the success of our university.

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• Keystones of Excellence
• Community Service
• Diversity
• Lifelong Learning
• Membership
• Scholarship
• Service to IU
• Social Gatherings
• Student Recruitment Engagement

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Alumni Relations 101

• YOU ARE US!
• IUAA Chapters represent the Alumni Association,
  and thus, provide direct benefit to IUAA members
  and interested non-members in a particular area.
  
• Consequently, the more a chapter does ( and
  variety of activities), the better IUAA as a
  whole is viewed by graduates and the institution.
  

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Alumni Relations 101

• Keys to Successful Chapters
• Establish a Core Group of Volunteers
• Regularly Recruit New Volunteers
• Regularly Communicate to Chapter Members,
  Interested Non-Members, and Volunteers
• Provide Chapter Members with Annual Calendar of
  Events
• Offer a Variety of Chapter Activities and Events
• Take Risks Try New Chapter Programs Events
• Develop Alumni Chapter Scholarship Awards
  Program
• Organize Community Service Projects
• Be Financially Responsible
• Serve and Promote Indiana University!

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Alumni Relations 101

• Keys to Successful Alumni Chapter Leadership
• Effective Communication
• Good Organizational Skills
• Be Flexible!
• Plan Ahead and Anticipate Challenges
• Seek Out All IU Opportunities Available
• Work Closely with IUAA and IU Staff
• Recruit Other Alumni Volunteers
• Promote Indiana University!
• Ask Questions Try New Things!

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Alumni Relations 101

• What should the primary mission be of an IUAA
  chapter?
• Answer
• Actively engage all alumni!

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• How many Keystones of Excellence are there?
• Answer Eight
• Community Service, Diversity, Lifelong Learning,
  Membership, Scholarship, Service to IU, Social
  Gatherings, Student Recruitment Engagement

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• What are three characteristics of a successful
  chapter?
• What are three characteristics of a successful
  chapter leader?

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Alumni Relations 101

• What is the name of the IU Bloomingtons new
  science building opening in 2007?
• Answer Simon Hall

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• IUB Athletics will break ground on three new
  athletic facilities next week. What are the new
  facilities?
• Answer
• North Endzone Building - Memorial Stadium
• New Baseball and Softball Stadium
• New Mens and Womens Basketball Practice
  Facility.

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Alumni Relations 101

• How many post-season bowl games are Big Ten teams
  eligible for this year? Which one will IU play
  in?!!
• Answer Seven
• Motor City Bowl (Detroit)
• Champs Sports Bowl (Orlando)
• Alamo Bowl (San Antonio)
• Insight Bowl (Phoenix)
• Outback Bowl (Tampa)
• Capital One Bowl (Orlando)
• Rose Bowl (Pasadena)