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Your Life, Our
Legacy; Life As An
Active Alumni
By: Christina Miller &
Jenny Kay Pollock
Twitter: @XtinalynnMiller
@Jennykaypollock
#AFLVCentral
#YourLifeOurLegacy
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“First you’re a part of it,
then it becomes a part of you.”
#YourLifeOurLegacy
@JennyKayPollock
First things first…
• Alumnus - male singular (or both genders)• Alumni - male plural (or both)• Alumna - female singular • Alumnae - female plural
@XtinaLynnMiller
10 Tips in 10 Minutes
1. Reach out 2. Be active with your local alumni chapter 3. Connect with your collegiate chapter4. Keep your contact info updated5. Travel for your organization
@JennyKayPollock
10 Tips in 10 Minutes
6. Give your time 7. Donate money8. Reach out to your undergraduate brothers and sisters 9. Attend Panhellenic events in your area 10. Inspire the next generation to go Greek
@JennyKayPollock
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Hopefully one of
these tips sparked an
idea in your mind.
Tweet what you plan
to do to remain an
#activealumni
#YourLifeOurLegacy
@JennyKayPollock
Before You Graduate, Leave a Succession Plan
Raise your hand if your chapter rocks and has won any local or national
awards or has members active in IFC/ PHC
@XtinaLynnMiller
Succession Planning
• In a few semesters the people that are doing all of this will be graduated, yourself included.
• Recruit for members who want to be involved
• Once they get a bid, inspire them to get and stay involved.
@XtinaLynnMiller
What is a Succession Plan?
• Succession Planning: is a process for identifying and developing members with the potential to fill key leadership roles in the chapter and community.
@XtinaLynnMiller
Succession Plan Steps
Identify Positions
Clarify Required
Skills
Who fits or could fit this
skill set?
Foster Mentoring
Relationships
Provide Leadership Experiences
Move into Leadership
Roles
@XtinaLynnMiller
Inspire the Next Leaders
• 1:1 conversations • Offer to help with applications • Create committees• Encourage members • Create Executive Board Shadow
Program • Give new members chances to serve
in different roles
@XtinaLynnMiller
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Think of one or more
newer members who
have the potential to
lead your chapter in the future. Now text or tweet
that person to let them know! #YourLifeOurLegacy
@XtinaLynnMiller
Graduation Day! • Wear your letters
on graduation day (cords or stolls)
• Look into open advisor positions. You can still have an impact on the direction your chapter takes, if you stay involved.
@JennyKayPollock
Transition into Alumni Life
• You don’t have a meeting every week!
• You will have a wider age range in members
• Social media will keep you connected
• Wear your letters and live your ritual
Not four years, but for life @JennyKayPollock
Mark Your Calendars
• International Badge Day – Monday, March 3, 2014
• Ritual Celebration Week – March 2-8, 2014
• Hazing prevention Week – September 2014
• Character Counts! Week – October 19-25, 2014
• Alcohol awareness week – October 19-25, 2014
• Hazing Prevention Week – TBA @JennyKayPollock
All Greek Opportunities
• UIFI• Leadershape • AFA • IFI • AFLV
@XtinaLynnMiller
Get Active with Your Local Chapter
• Alumni chapter• Attend chapter
initiation • Alumnae
Panhellenic• Advise • Founder's day• Alumni initiation• Alumni events
@JennyKayPollock
What do local chapters do?
• Networking • Potlucks • Meetings • Service Events• Panhellenic Events• Activities
– ex: Roller Derby – ex: Haunted Capital
Tours
• Tip: Keep it fun!@XtinaLynnMiller
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This is your chance,
Greek Experience
Elevator Pitch.
140 characters. Go.
#YourLifeOurLegacy
@JennyKayPollock
Simple Ways to Stay Involved
• Update your contact information • Alumnae dues • Wear letters • Share your story • Social media • Member
recommendations• Live your ritual
@XtinaLynnMiller
“While I work for Sigma NHQ and value the opportunities I have within a job setting, I feel I get an important balance in my Sigma experiences when I serve in my volunteer role as a chapter advisor. I promised as a freshmen college student to be active for a lifetime. I feel I show that commitment to other undergraduates women when I volunteer. I get to learn from them, we share in Sigma experiences, I role model the lifetime commitment, and I hope they see the joy I get from working with them.” - Lorin Phillips @JennyKayPollock
Phi Sigma Sigma
• Sessions for alumnae at leadership conferences.
• Scholarship opportunities to attend leadership conferences.
• Scholarship opportunities provided to alumnae members for their post-secondary degrees.
• Specific programming offered for alumnae members at conventions.
• Can apply to be an advisor or take on a volunteer position.
• Chapter Excellence program participation.
@XtinaLynnMiller
Sigma Alpha Epsilon
• Serve as a faculty member at the John O. Moseley Leadership School,
• Attend the Alumni track of the John O. Moseley Leadership School.
• Serve as a volunteer Chapter Advisor or Advisory Board Member
• Serve as a member of a Chapter Housing Corporation Board
• Serve as a member of a Province Council. • Serve on one of the committees appointed by the
Eminent Supreme Archon • Serve on the Supreme Council, Financial and Housing
Corporation Board, or Foundation Board. @JennyKayPollock
Alpha Kappa Alpha
• Soon as you graduate, look for a local graduate (alumnae) chapter to join.
• Take part in opportunities to hold leadership positions or serve on a variety of committees.
• Represent your chapter at regional conferences or the international meetings.
• Take part in general membership to receive the latest information regarding the sorority and attend regional, leadership and international conferences.
@XtinaLynnMiller
Sigma Sigma Sigma
•Alumni Chapters Membership •Serve as a chapter advisor, National Volunteer or Housing Corporation member•Coach at Officer Academy •Attend Labyrinth, Service Immersion, or Convention
@JennyKayPollock
Small Groups
• Share your name, chapter and involvement.
• What other ways can alumnae be involved?
• What are the benefits of staying involved?
• Name an alumni/alumnae that has influenced you. Who were they and what impact did they have?
• What can YOU do to encourage others to get involved?
• What are some ways you plan on staying involved after graduation?
• What have you learned here that you want to take back to your council or chapter?
@XtinaLynnMiller@JennyKayPollock
“Lifelong membership means committing to a community for better or worse, based on mutual benefit. My fraternity provides a network of like-minded individuals I care for, and opportunities for me to spend time engaged in meaningful activity with that network. In exchange, I agree to advocate for the fraternity, contribute to its financial health and utilize my thoughtful efforts to make it stronger and more effective. When lifetime membership is on the table, you take it seriously – expecting that you will give a great deal, and also that you will be given a great deal in return.” - T.J. Sullivan
@XtinaLynnMiller
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I commit to carrying on the legacy on my organization as an alumnae by…”
#YourLifeOurLegacy
@XtinaLynnMiller@JennyKayPollock
Resources
@XtinaLynnMiller@JennyKayPollock
TJ Sullivan http://bit.ly/1fsv3ud Lorin Phillips http://bit.ly/MYOT8D Sigma Sigma Sigma http://bit.ly/1boF7C9 Alpha Kappa Alpha http://www.aka1908.com/ Phi Delta Theta http://www.phideltatheta.org/ Beta Theta Pi http://www.betathetapi.org/
Contact Us
Christina Miller@XtinalynnMiller
Jenny Kay Pollock@jennykaypollock