1. APO IMPACT Live Graduating Seniors: Alpha Phi Omega for Life

2. Why are Alumni Important? Provide our “institutional history” – Traditions, knowledge, stories Provide the bulk of the work of the Fraternity – Direct student support, presentations, etc. GRADUATING SENIORS

3. Alumni support shows when… GRADUATING SENIORS We can support the fraternity financially We can support the fraternity as volunteers. We can provide a network of professional and volunteer possibilities to new alumni Alumni Membership means AФΩ is more than a college thing!

4. Main Types of Alumni Supportive Alumni Help keep dues low and programs active by donating money to Alpha Phi Omega Interested in keeping in touch, but not able or interested in taking on an official role GRADUATING SENIORS Alumni Volunteer Have time and interest in serving at some level as a volunteer

5. SUPPORTIVE ALUMNI Graduating Seniors: Alpha Phi Omega for Life

6. Maintain Contact with Local Chapter Stay in touch with Chapter Alumni Officer Go to banquets, homecomings special anniversaries Attend Conferences Attend Traditional Chapter Events GRADUATING SENIORS

7. Maintain Contact with National Fraternity Keep contact information current at the National Office Log in to the new Member Portal Update email, address and other personal information Encourage APO friends to stay in touch

8. Check out the website! GRADUATING SENIORS My Location: Washington, DC, Local Chapter: America University, Eta Phi Chapter Local Alumni Association: located in Virginia

9. Alumni Associations Chapter- or geographically-based Look on apo.org to find out the current requirements to start and maintain an alumni association Belonging to an alumni association is different than participating in a chapter GRADUATING SENIORS

10. Financial Support Opportunities GRADUATING SENIORS Society of Life Members One time initial contribution $50 for new graduates $100 one year or more since graduation Goes to Fraternity Endowment Fund Certificate, pin, membership card, T&T Annual Fund (Torchbearers) Yearly campaign/contribution All Donors are recognized Torchbearer: $75 - $149 Silver Torchbearer: $150 - $249 Gold Torchbearer: $250 - $499 Diamond Torchbearer: $500 - $999 Silver Founders Circle: $1,000 - $2,499 Gold Founders Circle: $2,500 - $4,999 Diamond Founders Circle: $5,000 and above Goes to annual operating budget Certificate/stickers, pin, recognition in calendar The Blue and Gold Society Provides recognition for large gifts Goes to Fraternity Endowment Fund Donors may either contribute during their lifetime or make Alpha Phi Omega a beneficiary Generally to be considered once you are established The 1925 Club Alumni are not eligible to give Can make a donation on an active’s behalf Could be used as a gift on an honor Recognition would be to the named Active brother Goes to Fraternity Annual Fund

11. Serving the Community Many alumni continue to serve the community by using the skills they developed in Alpha Phi Omega Rotary Clubs or other service clubs Volunteer for Boy or Girl Scouts GRADUATING SENIORS

12. Serving the Community Volunteer for other nonprofit organizations Serve on a non-profit’s Board of Directors Career in non-profit or Government GRADUATING SENIORS

13. Supportive Alumni Keep the spirit of Leadership, Friendship and Service alive Might not be directly involved with the Fraternity Are still active and contributing citizens GRADUATING SENIORS

14. ALUMNI VOLUNTEERS Graduating Seniors: Alpha Phi Omega for Life

15. GRADUATING SENIORS National Fraternity RegionsSectionsChapters Petitioning Groups Interest Groups National Programs Program Committees Alumni Associations* Program Sub- Committees National Office Professional Staff

16. Who is “Nationals?” National Office – Paid professional staff in Independence, MO National Fraternity – All of us! – The Supreme Authority of the Fraternity rests with the National Convention National Board of Directors – Elected officials (by voting delegates at National Conventions) – Stewards of the Fraternity GRADUATING SENIORS

17. Roles of Alumni Volunteers  Communicator  Facilitator  Resource  Counselor  Administrator GRADUATING SENIORS

18. Types of Alumni Volunteers GRADUATING SENIORS Chapter Support Volunteers Work directly with Actives and Advisors Require varying amounts of time Available at all levels of the Fraternity Program Volunteers Create, maintain and deliver Alpha Phi Omega programs Skills-based volunteer positions Available at all levels of the Fraternity

19. Chapter Support Volunteers Chapter Advisor – Supports chapter, primarily leadership – Serves as resource for chapter – Does NOT run chapter! Guidelines – In general, wait 2-3 years after graduation – More if wanting to advise home chapter – Chapters select their advisors - and have the right to remove them GRADUATING SENIORS

20. Section Level Volunteers GRADUATING SENIORS Chapter Support Volunteers Section Chair Vice-Chair Section Representatives (to each chapter) Extension Sponsor Conference Advisor Program Volunteers Webmaster Communications Program Area Support (Service, Leadership, etc.) Other Special Projects

21. GRADUATING SENIORS Regional Level Volunteers Chapter Volunteer Support Regional Director Direct Chapter Support Fostering Community Relations Support with Service Projects Conference Advisors Extension Support Program Volunteer Support Delivering National and Regional Programs Workshop Presenters Additional Special Projects National Committee Representatives

22. National Level Volunteers National Committees – May Represent Regions or Serve At-Large Special Projects/events National Board of Directors – President – Vice-President – Program Directors – Regional Directors – Others GRADUATING SENIORS National Board of Directors Region Directors Executive Leadership Program Directors Service National Service Week Leadership APO IMPACT program Membership and Extension Membership Academy Alumni Relations and Internal Volunteer Development Alumni Associations National Volunteer Conference Risk Management (Floating) Rules Review Finance and Operations Budget

23. Other Volunteer Opportunities Workshop/seminar presenters Reference Committee Advisor Regional Alumni Councils National Convention Committee Advisors Increasing number of project-based opportunities GRADUATING SENIORS

24. As An Alumni Volunteer… Things you should know… Except for full-time staff in the National Office, Alpha Phi Omega alumni leaders are volunteers. Working as an alumni volunteer in Alpha Phi Omega is a privilege, not a right. As an alumni volunteer, you represent the National Fraternity to undergraduates and the local community. GRADUATING SENIORS

25. Want to Become an Alumni Volunteer? Identify your interest areas and skill sets Time Commitment: How much? When? Let the appropriate people know Don’t be afraid to be a bit persistent (especially in new geographic area) GRADUATING SENIORS “ Volunteering is optional. Doing the job is not.” Jack McKenzie Past National President

26. Want to Become an Alumni Volunteer? When given a task, do it and do it well Be open to continuous learning and improvement Attend the National Volunteer Conference! GRADUATING SENIORS

27. NVC: July 18- 21, 2013 GRADUATING SENIORS

28. Chat Question #2 Which of your APO skills do you think will be most useful in your life as an alumnus/a? GRADUATING SENIORS

29. Time, Talent and Treasure APO Alumni are always asked to consider giving of their TIME, TALENT and TREASURE. GRADUATING SENIORS Thank you for your continued service to Alpha Phi Omega!

30. Acknowledgements The Volunteer Development Program would like to thank the original author of this workshop, Julie Moore, Ph. D., chair of the 2004-2006 Alumni Relations / Internal Volunteer Development Committee. Further thanks go to George Kober and Andrew Braverman for their contributions to this workshop. GRADUATING SENIORS