5395 Emerson Way, Indianapolis, IN 46226 fax: (317) 275-3448 email: alumni@phikappapsi.com phi kappa psi 2016 Introduction Alumni Associations have been an integral part of the Phi Kappa Psi experience since the late 1800 s, providing regional outlets for Phi Psi gatherings, support networks for local brothers and experienced mentors for chapters in those areas. With the active status comes a great expectation of activity: alumni associations are given the power to vote at Grand Arch Councils and District Council Meetings, but their influence should be felt more on the local level than on the national stage. Maintaining an active AA is fairly simple: 15 active members and paid dues. To provide the best resources possible for our groups or measure the success of our regional associations, it requires a full update from them each year. The following program was developed to measure the success of our alumni associations. You ll find five sections in which your association will be measured. Please take the time to fill this out with your annual report and submit for consideration. 5 out of 5 Accredited Consideration for Outstanding Alumni Association award at GAC 4 out of 5 Accredited 3 out of 5 Accredited 2 out of 5 or lower Not Accredited Application is Due May 1st We do not want this to be a time-consuming project, but the information you provide could be valuable in shaping the programs offered from the National Fraternity. To provide you with an incentive for filling this out, please refer to our accredited association rewards in red. Any AA receiving a score of 3 or higher will be considered accredited.
Alumni Association Name: Alumni Association Accreditation Section 1 Membership This section aims to provide a snapshot of an association s total membership, from officers to participating members. Each alumni association is expected to cater to all alumni living within their geographic region, and this section aims to measure that success. # of members of your association How does that relate to the previous year (% of growth) # of chapters represented by your membership Breakdown of age groups in your association: Initiated prior to 1960 Initiated between 1961-1980 Initiated between 1981-2000 Initiated after 2000 Do you charge membership dues? o Y or o N If so, how much? Do you have all four officer positions filled? o Y or o N President: Chapter/Year: Date Elected: Vice President: Chapter/Year: Date Elected: Secretary: Chapter/Year: Date Elected: Treasure: Chapter/Year: Date Elected: Do you have somebody assigned to work on increasing membership? o Y or o N How many chapters are represented within your officer board? List any other officer positions you have within your association: List the goals and expectations for each officer position for this year:
Alumni Association Accreditation Section 2 Programming Every association is responsible for providing programming of varying natures for local Phi Psi alumni. Are you hosting a Founders Day gathering of some sort in 2016? o Y or o N If yes, please list date: How many attended your 2016 Founders Day? If you do not host a Founders Day, is there another large annual event for your group that serves as an annual meeting? o Y o N If so, please elaborate: How frequently does your association conduct business meetings with officers and volunteers, either in person or virtually? _ Do you host any of the following events? (Please check and list last date of event) o Philanthropy Event Please list the philanthropy as well: o Networking Event o Family Event o Holiday Event o AA Hall of Fame Do you have a regularly occurring event (lunch, happy hour, etc.) for your members? o Y or o N If so, elaborate: Have you featured a speaker(s) in any event over the past year? o Y or o N If so, who?
Alumni Association Accreditation Section 3 Chapter Relations While the primary purpose of each association is to act as a support to local alumni, they have the capability to assist our local chapters in a variety of ways as well. If there are chapters in the area of your association, this section aims to measure the relationship you have with those undergraduate members. How many chapters are located within the boundaries of your association? (Note: If you listed 0, feel free to skip this section) Do you have liaisons assigned to work with each chapter and be in regular communication with the GP, AG or Alumni Chairman? If Yes, detail: Are undergraduates regularly invited to association events? o Y or o N Does your association host an alumni induction ceremony for your local chapter(s) or young alumni? o Y or o N If Yes, list last date: Does your association participate in a philanthropy event with an undergraduate chapter? o Y or o N If Yes, describe: Are there measures in place to welcome recent graduates into your association? o Y or o N If Yes, describe: Is there a collection plan or method for tracking the following information: o # of members in each chapter o Upcoming chapter events o List of relevant chapter officers o Chapter awards o Campus activities of note for alumni If yes to any, please describe: Does your alumni association promote mentoring partnerships with local chapters? o Y or o N
Alumni Association Accreditation Section 4 Communications Alumni Associations need to have a way to communicate effectively and regularly with the entire population. This section aims to measure the level of success your group is having in reaching your population. Does your association have its own unique website? o Y or o N If Yes, identify the link: Does your association offer regular (monthly, quarterly, etc.) communication to all members in your area? o Y or o N If Yes, in what form? (Attach most recent form of communication) Does your association have its own unique Facebook page? o Y or o N How often is it updated? Does your association have its own unique Twitter account? o Y or o N How often is it updated? What percentage of your total alumni population is reached annually by the follow methods: Newsletter Email Snail Mail Phone Calls Social Networking Total Percentage Alumni Association Accreditation Section 5 Phi Psi Involvement Did your association have a delegate at the last Grand Arch Council (2014, Phoenix), if active? o Y or o N Did your association have a representative at the last District Council Meetings (Woodrow Wilson Leadership School in Omaha, 2015), if active? o Y or o N Has your association submitted all appropriate newsletters to The Shield over the past year? o Y or o N