Governance Corner: Seeking Alumni Leaders for FY2021-22
It’s time again for my annual last call for nominations before they close for the coming fiscal year. Don’t worry – I accept nominations for outstanding Executive Council and Board of Managers all year around – but if you want your candidate (or yourself) to be included in this year’s pool of candidates, get your …
read moreUpdated Guidance for Chartered Alumni Community Events
We write to share guidance to help you – the essential leaders of IUAA Chartered Alumni Communities – protect your health, the health of your family, and the health of the alumni you work so hard to engage. Following these guidelines should help mitigate the spread of COVID-19 and provide the alumni we serve assurances …
read moreDeclaration Against Racism
On behalf of the Senior Management Team, I write to share our declaration against racism. Read our complete statement. The senseless murder of George Floyd and other innocent people of color reflects a legacy of hatred, systemic racism, and violence that must be broken. We stand with the Black community and all people who have …
read moreIUAA Election is Online
Since our community is responding to the COVID-19 pandemic by staying home and practicing social distancing, it’s a good time to have digital resources at our fingertips. In addition to an election ballot in your spring 2020 issue of the Indiana University Alumni Magazine, the slate and election is being offered online as well! All …
read moreIU Alumni Volunteers: You Are Cared For
By now, you have likely been contacted by your liaison letting you know about the ever-changing COVID-19 situation. You are reading IU updates online and talking with fellow volunteers, and I’d like to offer additional context and information. I apologize for the length of this note, but we want to offer some clarity and comfort …
read moreRecruiting Reminders for our Best Alumni Fans
In my role with the I Association, I interact with current and former student athletes regularly. It is important that we all understand the guidelines of the NCAA and our interactions with talented prospective students (“prospects”), so I’m providing some helpful reminders: As an Indiana University (IU) season ticket holder, alumnus, Varsity Club member, or …
read moreBoard and Executive Council Slate 2020
The IU Alumni Association governance committee has determined its slate of candidates for the election of officers, at-large members of the Board of Managers, and at-large members of the 2020-2021 IUAA Executive Council. Nominations for the Board of Managers are Joshua Kornberg, BA’12, nominated for chair-elect; Lori Pearson-Perry, BS’01, nominated for vice chair; Larry Lentych, …
read moreRecruiting For the Future
A new year, a fresh start! We’ve accomplished so much this past year at the IUAA and now it’s time to welcome in a new fiscal year. This means: Starting the external audit of the corporation and closing FY2019’s books Welcoming our new members of the Executive Council, Board of Managers, and all our Alumni …
read moreIU Kokomo Region: Onward and Upward For All
Change is inevitable, but not always comfortable. But sometimes in the uncomfortable places, great things happen. Prior to becoming the Alumni Director at IU Kokomo, the former Howard/Tipton Chapter and the IU Kokomo Alumni Association were in the early stages of merging to become one alumni chapter of the IUAA. This was the first proposed …
read moreHelp Thank Outstanding Alumni Volunteers
My new year’s resolutions are these: be a better listener, learn something new every day, and show gratitude. That last one is probably due to my love of thank-you notes. Some of the volunteers with whom I’ve worked are the same ones that have sent me hand-written notes over the years or verbally thanked me …
read moreWe Need You for Leadership in the IUAA
Every summer, just as we start the new fiscal year (July 1) we must consider top volunteer leaders for next year. Yes, the Governance cycle does start pretty soon after welcoming and celebrating the new class! It’s important as members of the IU Alumni Family to always keep an eye or two out for new talent …
read moreAudit Underway
I bet you are thinking to yourself, “Hey, I wonder what the Alumni Business Office is up to these days!” Well, let me tell you! With our 2017-18 fiscal year ending on 6/30/2018, we are currently engaging in our annual audit. An audit is a standard procedure for any organization of our size. With almost …
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