1. Chapters and Societies OHIO UNIVERSITY ALUMNI ASSOCIATION

2. OHIO Alumni Association Staff Jennifer Neubauer Assistant Vice President, Alumni Relations & Executive Director, OAA Andrew Pueschel Special Assistant to the Executive Director, OAA

3. OHIO Alumni Association Staff Megan Fowler Business and Operations Manager

4. OHIO Alumni Association Staff Campus Relations David Bambrey Senior Director Katrina Heilmeier Associate Director Casey Arnold Assistant Director Kellea Tibbs Assistant Director

5. Ali Wills Assistant Director, Strategic Partnerships Vickie McFadden Assistant Director, Alumni Special Projects OHIO Alumni Association Staff Campus Relations

6. OHIO Alumni Association Staff External Relations Erica Lipscomb Associate Director Dawn Werry Senior Director Tyler Gagai Assistant Director Debbie Crabtree Administrative Services Specialist

7. Tier Structure: Chapters and Societies Hold four event per year Philanthropic Around up event cost by $1 or to the nearest whole dollar Dinner with live or silent auction Alumni networking Speaker or panel discussion with a reception post event Wine Tasting Student and alumni networking Work with Katrina Heilmeier

8. Community service Volunteer in a soup kitchen Organize a group for Habitat for Humanity Small Board of volunteers VAAN program participation Annual reports Promote OHIO university

9. Volunteer Alumni Admissions Network (VAAN) represents a major effort on the part of Ohio University to expand, increase, and refine its student recruitment activities. It further represents a commitment by the university, undergraduate admissions, and alumni relations to the future excellence of the institution. We realize that alumni, parents of OHIO students/graduates, and others who have been positively touched by the university have a great deal to offer in terms of knowledge, skills, and expertise. www.ohio.edu/admissions/vaan

10. Volunteer Standards & Expectations Promote a positive image OHIO university and the alumni association Maintain appropriate social media manners. Report to and work with the office of alumni relations in a timely and effective manner.

11. OHIO Alumni Association Board Of Directors Comprised 28 OHIO graduates from many different backgrounds, your alumni association board represents the diversity of more than 200,000 bobcats worldwide. The members serve to uphold the mission of the association - to connect you with your alma mater. The alumni association board meets three times a year. They consult with students, campus stakeholders, community leaders, legislators, and alumni. Bobcats forever, their work continues even after serving their term, at which point they join the Thomas Ewing Society.

12. External Relations Committee The external relations committee advises the association regarding programs and services that are externally focused and engage alumni, including but not limited to alumni chapters, societies, and friends of the university, signature events, reunions, communication and online community initiatives. When possible, committee members assist and participate in such activities to enhance effectiveness of the committee.

13. Committee Members Casey Christopher, Chair Bryon Carley Brenda Dancil- jones Alissa Galford Lyndsay Markley Jeff Laturell Rocky Mansfield Matt Latham Carolyn Merriman Julie Righter Ken Rusche Larry Starr Ron Teplitzky Kyle Triplett Professional Staff: Dawn Werry, Erica Lipscomb, Tyler Gagai, Debbie Crabtree

14. Year End Reports All alumni groups are required to submit: Year end report Leadership roster Year out planning calendar The Ohio Alumni Association Board of Directors certifies new and existing groups annually. The certification and recertification process determines your available tier funding for the fiscal year.

15. Chapter and Society Awards Ohio University Alumni Association chapters and societies work hard all year to bring great programming and events to bobcat alumni across the country and around the world. Each spring we recognize their exceptional work at our annual alumni leaders conference. Https://www.Ohio.Edu/alumni/involve/alumni- awards/chapter-and-society.Cfm Https://www.Ohio.Edu/alumni/involve/alumni- awards/chapter-and-society.Cfm

16. Cutler outstanding chapter/society award Glidden innovation award Alden community service award Baker philanthropy award Templeton networking award Lindley student networking award Konneker volunteer of the year award

17. Board of Directors Awards Committee A committee of the Ohio Alumni Association Board of Directors reviews all nominations and presents the nominated chapters and societies to the full board for approval at the annual winter meeting. Upon approval, award recipients and nominating individuals are notified via a congratulatory letter from the Alumni Association.

18. Committee Members Jeff Laturell, Chair Joe Becherer Craig Brown Bryon Carley Steve Ellis Connie Lawson-davis Rocky Mansfield Carolyn Merriman Julie Righter Ken Rusche Dustin Starkey Stacia Taylor Kyle Triplett Professional Staff: David Bambrey, Dawn Werry

19. Volunteer Tools Https://author.Oit.Ohio.Edu/alumni/already-involved/ Updated tier documents Finance information Event notification Event evaluation Https://www.Facebook.Com/groups/ohioalumni/ Your Ohio Alumni Association liaison

20. Thank you!