Rochester Chapter Training Rochester, MN October 2017
Agenda Welcome / Introductions Rochester Chapter Engaging Alumni Expectations & Support Online Resources Chapter Leader Handbook Partnership between You & WAA
Introductions Name Hometown Current occupation Why are you involved with the chapter?
Twin Cities Chapter Rochester Chapter Region Dodge, Fillmore, Goodhue, Mower, Olmsted, Wabasha, and Winona Counties Mankato Chapter La Crosse Chapter (Inactive)
Rochester Chapter- Alumni 1,590 Addressable Alumni 960 email addresses 79 WAA Members (~5%) 70 Alumni of Color (~4.5%) 21.3% are 30-39 years old
Rochester Chapter- Alumni Rochester- 914 Winona- 157 Live Austin- 49 Red Wing- 48 Work Mayo Clinic Health Systems- 181 IBM Corporation- 98 Self Employed- 41 Winona State- 28
Engaging Local Alumni Take advantage of WAA Supported Events Founders Day (February-May) Student Send Off (June-August) Welcome to the City (September) Ask alumni what they are interested in Informally- at events, on social media Formally- chapter surveys, post-event surveys
Engaging Local Alumni Stay active on Badger Bridge, Facebook, etc. Share updates from @Wisalumni, @alumnipark, and @UWMadison (Pictures, Nostalgia, Athletics work best) Volunteer through Admissions & UWVolunteers Host a Badger Café Bring Madison to town- The Red Shirt, Go Big Read, Fill the Hill, Homecoming, etc. Get Social- Attend Community Events, WAA Chapter Partners, Happy Hour, Hike, Movie Nights, Volunteer, etc.
Engaging Alumni with Badger Café Programs Chapter Identifies a venue Hosts guest speaker Provides light refreshments WAA Speaker management Registration support Email(s) Post-event survey
Engaging Alumni with Recognition Nominate local alumni for: Badger of the Year Award Lifetime Achievement Award President s Circle of Excellence Award Recognize volunteers, chairs, etc.
Expectations and Support
Expectations Establish a board of directors. Ensure that chapter officers are UW-Madison alumni and encourage WAA membership. Submit annual report and leadership roster (Oct. 1). Direct all alumni communications through WAA email systems. Use WAA-branded logos and materials for all communications and promotional materials at events. Host a Founders Day event annually. Carry out ongoing fundraising efforts to fund a chapter scholarship. No chapter dues.
Support
Cover Photos Emails Flyers Webpages Business Cards Chapter Logo Profile Photos
Support at Your Fingertips uwalumni.com/chapterleader
Support- Email & Registration
Support- Web
Chapter Leader Handbook 67 Pages 19 Pages
Chapter Leader Handbook Welcome Welcome to the City, Chapter Website, Social Media, Student Send-Off Connect Game-Watch, Social Event & Outings, Community Service Projects, Holiday Events, Networking Events, New Alumni, Awards, Etc. Support Founders Day, Scholarships
Chapter Resources
Contact WAA Lora Klenke Managing Director of International Alumni Relations Angela Lillethun Director of Volunteer Management & Regional Relations Jesse White Manager of Chapter & Regional Relations Nancy Powell Manager of Geographic Outreach Jessica Gile Program Coordinator Sam Ryan Digital Producer Megan Kuzia Marketing Coordinator Alexa Worth Marketing Coordinator Michael O Brien Senior Registration Coordinator Kasey Crampton Registration Coordinator
Chapter Communication Chapter Connection Chapter Conference Calls Every 4 th Wednesday of the month at 3 p.m. (Central) Dial information: 1-888-327-8914 Passcode: 7668425# To view the presentation: http://wisc.adobeconnect.com/chapterleader/ Conference calls are posted on the Chapter Leader pages 1-3 days after the call.
Thank You