ALUMNI LEADERS' HANDBOOK
CLUB SECTION
Alumni clubs are geographically-based groups of Ohio State alumni, supporters and friends; these groups exist to promote the university through communications, community relations, student recruitment, fellowship and networking.
HOW DO I…
Organization
Start a new club?
Request a list of alumni in my area?
Conduct an interest survey?
Recruit members?
Recruit volunteers?
Organize my board?
Provide the association with an updated list of officers?
Get chartered?
Finances
Become self-supporting?
Establish a bank account?
Learn more about our tax-exempt status?
Participate in group filing?
Seek out corporate sponsorship?
Communication
Send a mailing to alumni in my area?
Start a Web site?
Create a listserv?
Use the OSUAA logo?
Create a logo for my club?
Meeting
Create an event?
Request free meeting space at the Longaberger Alumni House?
Publicize my event?
Request a speaker?
Get name tags and other event materials?
Conduct a post-event survey?
Report back to OSUAA?
Student Recruitment
Promote Ohio State to prospective students?
Raise funds for our scholarship fund?
Recognize scholarship winners and organize a student send-off?
Adhere to ethical standards when recruiting students?
Participate in college fairs?
Participate in the Alumni Scholars Program?
Start an endowed scholarship?
Adhere to ethical standards when awarding scholarships?
Awards
Win an award for a group program or nominate an exceptional club member for an award?
Miscellanous
Get a photo in Buckshot?
Advertise a product in Marketplace?
Get group tickets for football and other athletic events?
WHAT DO YOU EXPECT OF ME?
WHAT CAN CLUBS EXPECT FROM OSUAA
Communications
Provide a list of area alumni annually
Print and mail services
Web hosting
Listserv
Provide OSUAA logo
