ALUMNI LEADERS' HANDBOOK
SOCIETY SECTION
An alumni society is a group of graduates who are brought together by a common interest and connection to a particular facet of student life. Societies are placed in three categories - college, department or special interest. Societies are charged with bringing alumni together to support the university.
HOW DO I…
Organization
Start a new society?
Request a list of constituents?
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?
Work with corporate sponsors?
Communication
Send a mailing to my constituents?
Start a Web site?
Create a listserv?
Use the Alumni Association's logo?
Create a logo for my society?
Meeting
Create an event?
Request a speaker?
Request free meeting space at LAH?
Publicize my event?
Get name tags and other event materials?
Conduct a post-event survey?
Report back to OSUAA?
Student Recruitment
Promote Ohio State to prospective students?
Start an endowed scholarship?
Raise funds for our scholarship fund?
Recognize scholarship winners or organize a welcome reception?
Adhere to ethical standards when recruiting students?
Adhere to ethical standards when awarding scholarships?
Awards
Win an award for a group program or nominate an exceptional 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?
HOW DO YOU HELP US?
Communications
Provide a list of alumni listing upon request
Print and mail services
Web hosting
Listserv
Provide OSUAA logo
Finances
Meetings
Resources
