Alumni Chapter Best Practices 2005-06
- Using local restaurants for events, which keeps the cost down, events run at close to break-even. (Boston)
- Finding administrative person at local colleges to work with regarding induction ceremonies - easier to make contact with this person as opposed to a professor or a dean. (Boston)
- Make a contest between the area collegiate chapters for the scholarship program. (Boston)
- Applying cost for entry at event toward membership fee at the meeting has proven to be worthwhile. (Denver)
- Providing panel-format discussions regarding current “hot” topics. (Houston)
- Continued involvement of former Board members provides a degree of continuity and history. (Houston)
- Involvement of former Board members in an ad hoc capacity; i.e., President’s Advisory Council (Houston)
- Plan diverse events to appeal to broad audience. (Philadelphia)
- Respond to requests of members for type of events. (Philadelphia)
- Limit events to fit chapter’s ability to deliver. (Philadelphia)
- Disperse responsibilities to lighten load to each committee member. (Philadelphia)
- Continue attending induction ceremonies to increase visibility. (Philadelphia)
- Emailing announcements of events has been the only way to increase attendance; rely on a first announcement email with our logo, our URL and sign-up information; then a reminder email. (SF)
- Rely on chapter website to maintain local chapter brand and to record past and present events and other announcements. The website provides credibility.(SF)
- Obtain speakers for events through other organizations such as Chamber of Commerce, by contacting local businesses and utilizing alumni chapter members. (Seattle)
- Quarterly chapter e-newsletter. (Hong Kong)
- Created invitation for collegiate chapters to handout to student members at end of induction ceremony; consists of - 1) Letter from the Alumni Chapter President, 2) a copy of Fact Sheet about the Alumni Chapter and 3) Chapter Membership Form. (Hong Kong)
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