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1.
Introduction
This book was prepared by the
Truman State University Alumni Association Board of
Directors, current alumni chapter leaders, and the Office of
Advancement staff. The purpose of the book is to provide a
how-to reference manual for volunteer chapter and club
leaders. It is intended that the book will be a constant
work in progress with alumni leaders and University staff
adding to it year after year.
The book has three main
components:
•
concept and administrative
material for chapter leaders
•
instructions for organizing
specific types of events
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and sample forms or
examples of literature used by other chapters.
The Office of Advancement at Truman State
University is ready and willing to help chapter and club
leaders at any time and each section includes reference to
the individuals from various offices that may lend
assistance. A list of University contact information
is
also provided.
New leaders will be able to
plan a year’s events using the guidelines in this book.
Experienced leaders can pick something their chapter has not
done before to add a spark to a routine chapter schedule.
Experience has taught us that varied and unique events lead
to increased membership. Whether this is your first year as
a leader or your 10th, we challenge you to try something new
in your chapter or club this year.
Please note that where a sample of a letter or flyer is
included, the names and contact information in the piece may
be out of date. The sample is provided for you to use as a
form only. If you are interested in something mentioned in
a flyer or letter, we recommend that you contact the
current
chapter or club leader.
If you
are reading this book, you are an alumni leader. The Truman
State University Alumni Association is strong because of the
enthusiasm, loyalty, and commitment of its leaders. On
behalf of Truman State University, we thank you for your
time and efforts in your club or chapter.
If you have requests for topics
to be covered in future updates of the Resource Book,
or would like to contribute a section, please contact Denise
Smith,
dlsmith@truman.edu
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