Over 280 registrants
A new class giving model
Old Guard induction
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Class of 1960 anniversary giving
2.1 Million Dollars

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Event
Class of ’85
Class of ’75
Class of ’65
Class of ’60
Class of ’70
Class of ’80
Young Alumni (six classes)
Date
September 10-11
September 17-18
October 8-9
October 14-16
October 22-23
November 4-5
November 26-27

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Event
Corps of Cadets Homecoming
College of Engineering Homecoming
College of Agriculture & Life Sciences Homecoming
College of Liberal Arts & Human Sciences Homecoming
College of Science Homecoming
College of Veterinary Medicine Homecoming
Pamplin College of Business Homecoming
Graduate School Homecoming
College of Natural Resources and Environment Homecoming
College of Architecture & Urban Studies Homecoming
Multicultural Alumni Reunion
Date
September 11
September 11
September 18
October 9
October 9
October 16
October 23
November 4
November 4
November 27
November 27

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3500
3000
2500
2000
1500
1000
500
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2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010
Class Reunions Constituency Homecomings Total

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Event
Food for Thought: Entertaining with Fine Wine and Creative Cuisine
Focus on Photography: Learn from the Masters
Old Guard Reunion
Sustainability in Agriculture and Natural Resources: Gardening,
Urban Forestry, Crops, Livestock, and Food Safety
Off Off Broadway: A Behind the Scenes Look at Theatre Arts
A Day in the Life of College Admissions
Steppin’ Out at Summer Around the Drillfield
Date
February 18-20
March 25-27
May 25-27
June 16-19
July 1-3
July 29-30
August 4-7

JAMIE LUCERO, DIRECTOR OF ALUMNI RELATIONS AND AMBASSADOR
PROGRAM, COORDINATOR OF SPECIAL EVENTS
COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE AND LIFE SCIENCES
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Director of Alumni Relations
Coordinate all activities of the College Alumni
Organization (CALSAO) and its Board of Directors
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Assist board in organizing annual Scramble for
Scholars golf tournament
 Plan and travel to alumni regional events in the
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Commonwealth featuring speakers from campus and highlighting off-campus facilities and programs
Plan annual Alumni Awards Weekend
Coordinate marketing efforts of CALSAO through
B.S. 1999 (Animal Science)
University of Central Missouri
M.S. 2001 (Animal Science)
Kansas State University online and print media outlets and displays
 Cultivate and secure sponsors for various events; cultivate donors for CALSAO endowment funds
 NEW! Introduced “Virginia Agriculture” tent at
2010 CALS FALL FEST Homecoming Celebration featuring exhibitors from agricultural organizations and commodity groups along with departments and student organizations
 Assist departments in planning anniversaries and with print and e-mail communication with alumni
 Collaborate with Recruitment Coordinator to develop materials for board’s assistance in recruitment and to develop the Young Alumni Network
Director of Ambassador Program
 Thirty five Ambassadors serve the college by assisting undergraduate recruitment efforts, alumni activities, and career fairs
 Develop leadership and team-building activities
 Host Welcome Social for incoming freshman and transfer students (250+ in attendance)
 Service and agricultural educations projects for the community
Coordinator of Special Events
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Plan annual Scholarship Banquet for donors and students (400+ in attendance each year)
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Plan annual Fall Kickoff Picnic for students, faculty, and staff (1000+ in attendance each year)
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Plan annual Outstanding Senior Luncheon and assist with college Commencement Ceremony
 Assist in planning college and departmental special events and dedications

JAN WILSON, DIRECTOR OF ALUMNI RELATIONS AND CAREER SERVICES
FOR THE COLLEGE OF ARCHITECTURE AND URBAN STUDIES
Director of Alumni Relations
 Plan and oversee all special events for the college including research symposiums, lecture series, awards ceremonies, celebrations of high achievement, new faculty gatherings, new program launches , new facility introductions, and retirement galas
 Coordinate and oversee all college events and alumni receptions in conjunction with regional, national and international conferences and competitions (including travel to select events)
 Serve as member of College Diversity
Committee and College Recruitment Sub-
Committee
 Recruit, interview and select CAUS Student
Ambassadors and serve as their Faculty
Advisor
B.A. 1978 (Sociology)
University of NC at Greensboro
A.O.S. 1995 (Culinary Arts)
California Culinary Academy
 Promote alumni events and news on the
College website, Bi-annual Online Magazine and numerous department newsletters
Director of Career Services
 Develop and encourage stronger relationships between CAUS and VT Career Services to increase
Career Services presence within the College
 Increase student awareness of unique career development information and employment opportunities using all available resources at VT
 Serve as first and main point of contact to key stakeholders within CAUS to communicate and promote VT Career Services Program goals
 Meet with select recruiters to enhance relationship between employers and CAUS Dean, Associate
Deans, School Directors, Department Heads,
Faculty and Students
 Receive and review requests for Career Services workshops and coordinate requested workshop sessions for CAUS students and faculty

CAROLYN BAIN, DIRECTOR OF ALUMNI RELATIONS
VIRGINIA TECH COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING
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Coordinate alumni and special events for the College of Engineering Dean’s Office and Development.
Assist the College of Engineering’s 12 departments with planning, coordinating and attending reunions, department anniversary events and other special events.
Serve on the College of Engineering’s:
• Administrative Committee
• International Alumni Board
• Commencement Committee
• Advancement Committee
 Promote alumni activities through the engineering website, monthly newsletter and other publications.
 Assist with the fall and spring Dean’s
Advisory Board meetings, the
Committee of 100 and the Academy of Engineering Excellence.
 I am committed to serving the
College of Engineering’s 56,000+ alumni and maintaining their ties to the college, the university and the alumni association.
B.S. 1996 (I/O Psychology)
High Point University

KELLIE T. WELLS, DIRECTOR OF ALUMNI RELATIONS
COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS & HUMAN SCIENCES
Director of Alumni Relations
 Oversee the College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences Alumni Advisory Board
 Serve as the facilitator of the CLAHS Alumni Advisory Board scholarship
 Sit on various departmental alumni boards
 Responsible for promoting alumni events on both the College website and in newsletters and magazines
 Plan all special events for the college including retirement , new faculty, new programs, grand openings, departmental anniversaries, etc.
 Conduct all personal correspondence with alumni through mailings, email, and phone calls
 Assist with the CLAHS Student Ambassador Program
 Oversee award nominations
 Assist in planning CLAHS development events
 Serve as liaison with the university on major events for the entire alumni population including an Old Guard Reunion in May and assisting with special events throughout the year

LANE GUILLIAMS, DIRECTOR OF ALUMNI RELATIONS
COLLEGE OF NATURAL RESOURCES & ENVIRONMENT
Director of Alumni Relations
 Plan and travel to alumni receptions in conjunction with college alumni events (regionally and nationally)
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Assist with planning of annual student event - Mudbass
Work with CNRE Student Ambassadors at alumni events
Serve as coordinator and chair for Alumni Board programs (mentor program and ambassador program
)
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Responsible for promoting alumni events on both the
College website and in printed CNRE Newsmagazine
B.S. Virginia Tech
M.A. University of Oklahoma
 Serve as Secretary of the CNRE Alumni Board

Director of Alumni Relations
M.A. 2000 –Virginia Tech
Adult Learning /Career
Development
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Serve as member and advisor to 6 Pamplin Advisory Boards
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Pamplin Advisory Council; Accounting & Information
Systems Alumni Board; Finance Alumni Advisory Board;
Hospitality & Tourism Management Advisory Board;
MBA Alumni Advisory Board; Management Alumni
Advisory Board
Promote alumni events on College and Alumni websites, newsletters and magazines
Assist several student organizations in planning and promoting events on campus and off-campus.
Serve as Faculty Advisor to National Society of Collegiate Scholars and Hospitality Management Association
NEW! Secured funding to provide 3 corporate sponsored student recruiting & alumni gathering tailgates
Develop and promote Wachovia and BB&T Speaker Series – including
Recent Alumni Award recipient speaker
NEW! Developing Wine and Food Pairing Weekend & Beer
Tasting/Silent Auction
Plan and coordinate multiple offsite alumni dinners/receptionsfor
Pamplin Development team. Locations to include: Atlanta, NYC,
Chicago, Arizona, Charlotte/Raleigh, Northern Virginia, Virginia
Beach, Florida and Richmond

ROBIN JACKSON, DIRECTOR OF ALUMNI RELATIONS
COLLEGE OF SCIENCE
 Committed to serving the college’s alumni base and continually striving to strengthen the bond between our alumni, the college, and the university.
 Serve as a member of the College of Science
Advancement Team, working in conjunction with our Development and Communications office to steward and promote our alumni.
 Coordinate alumni and special events for the
College of Science Dean’s office.
 Assist the College of Science departments with planning and coordinating lectures, advisory board meetings, reunions, and other special events.
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Plan and coordinate fall and spring Dean’s
Roundtable Advisory Board meetings.
 Promote alumni activities through the college website, departmental newsletters, college magazine, and student organizations.
B.S. 1974
University of North Carolina
Chapel Hill
M.A.L.S. 2002
East Tennessee State
University
 Serve on the Executive Committee of the college’s student based Dean’s Leadership Council.
 Serve on the Editorial Committee of the College of
Science magazine.
 Serve as the Alumni Association’s representative to the Alumni Award for Research Excellence committee.
 NEW! Continuing the momentum of the university’s $1 billion fundraising campaign, after its completion, by working with our Development office to host a series of regional alumni events.
 NEW! Planned and coordinated a ‘Celebration of
Excellence’ luncheon to celebrate the talent within the college and honor those whose support makes their success possible.
 NEW! Establishing a Recent Alumni Network in order to broaden our focus to garner more involvement with our recent alumni, both undergraduate and graduate.

LYNN YOUNG , DIRECTOR OF ALUMNI RELATIONS AND STUDENT AFFAIRS
VIRGINIA-MARYLAND REGIONAL COLLEGE OF VETERINARY MEDICINE
Director of Alumni Relations
 Plan and travel to alumni receptions in conjunction with National Veterinary
Associations (regionally and nationally)
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Cultivate and secure sponsors for various events
(up to $10,000) annually
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Serve as Secretary/Treasurer of the VMRCVM
Alumni Society Board of Directors B.S. 1989 (Business Ed.)
M.A. 1995 (Student Personnel)
Responsible for promoting alumni events on both
Virginia Tech the college website and in newsletters and magazines
 Plan all special events for the college including retirement, new faculty, new programs, etc.
 NEW! Plan continuing education programming throughout Virginia
 NEW: Currently collecting Corps stories for inclusion in the Corps Review
Director of Student Affairs
 Responsible for coordination of Vet College Tours
 Direct the VM Recruitment Program – Vet
Students visit high schools with a diverse minority and/or rural student populations to speak about various careers in veterinary medicine
 Responsible for Prospective Student Weekend in conjunction with the annual Open House
(attracting over 1000 participants)
 Responsible for coordination of week-long freshman student orientation program
 Liaison to the Edward Via Virginia College of
Osteopathic Medicine
 Approve outside speakers on behalf of student clubs and work closely with student leadership
(Class Officers and Club Presidents)

COLONEL ROCK ROSZAK, USAF (RETIRED)
ALUMNI DIRECTOR, VIRGINIA TECH CORPS OF CADETS
Alumni Responsibilities
 Conduct the annual Corps Homecoming event
 Conduct the annual Highty-Tighty Reunion in conjunction with 50 th reunion weekend
 Manage a comprehensive donor support and recognition program
 Plan for and execute one VTCC alumni event for each class reunion
 Publish three issues of the Corps Review annually
B.S. 1971 (Business Mgt)
Virginia Tech
M.A. 1978 (General Studies)
Texas Christian University
 Travel to alumni chapters to provide VTCC updates
VTCC Staff Responsibilities
 Full-time resource responsible for a variety of staff functions
 Assist in leadership and values training to cadets
 Manage all Corps scholarships (~$1.5M annually)
 Primary liaison with the VT athletic department
(including flyover coordination)
 Manage VTCC partnership with MCPS for county
Winning Choices character program
 Assists in public affairs function for the VTCC, including VTCC page in each VT Magazine

LAURIE BROGDON , DIRECTOR OF MULTICULTURAL ALUMNI PROGRAMS
VIRGINIA TECH OFFICE FOR DIVERSITY & INCLUSION
Program Purpose
Alumni Responsibilities
 Build mutually beneficial relationships between multicultural alumni and the university
 Coordinate special outreach projects aimed at
 engaging alumni in university and alumni relations
Assist members of multicultural alumni constituent groups to maintain connections with the university
Alumni Responsibilities
 Manage Multicultural Alumni Advisory Board
 Plan constituency group reunions
 Host regional alumni programs and events in Richmond, VA
Beach & Northern VA
 Secure corporate sponsorships for programming efforts
 Serve as liaison to university committees including:
Virginia Tech
●University’s Council for International Affairs (UCIA)
B.A. 2004 Communication
●Undergraduate Student Taskforce on Race
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Organize mentoring program to connect alumni with current and prospective students
Plan regional yield events for underrepresented high school students and parents.
 Organize alumni admissions ambassadors
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Plan “Legacy Through Leadership” speaker series for current students
Virginia Tech 
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Assist in donor cultivation and stewardship activities
Collaborate with over 20 university departments/units to build connections with alumni
 Implement the Diversity Strategic Plan in programming model

GWEN HARRINGTON, ASSISTANT DIRECTOR FOR ALUMNI RELATIONS
YOUNG ALUMNI, TRAVEL AND SENIOR TRANSITION PROGRAMS
 Oversee and coordinate the Virginia Tech
Alumni Association (VTAA) Travel Program
 Provide oversight of reunion and special events including class reunions using effective planning, marketing and leadership
 Create and manage projects, activities, and events that facilitate Student Transition and
Young Alumni constituency programs
 Speaker Series - Virginia Tech for life
 Grad Fair
 Grad Bash
 Senior Mailing
 Student Recognition Banquet
 Reading Day Study Sessions
 Essential Europe – Grad Trip
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Responsible for promoting young alumni, travel and student programs in various marketing materials including websites, magazines, etc.
B.S. 2001 (Psychology)
Pursuing a degree in MIT
Virginia Tech
 Oversee development and ongoing management of the Hokie Nation Network (HNN), an exclusive professional networking site for Virginia Tech alumni, students, faculty and staff
 NEW! Manage Young Alumni Mixers to help engage alumni in regional events
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Two mixers were in partnership with the
Director of Multicultural Programs and
Services to reach a more diverse group
 NEW! Recruit Young Alumni Chapter Chairs. 1 st chair in New Jersey – Christina Smith
 NEW! Develop new HokieZone agreement with the bookstore to help support the Student Alumni
Associates (SAA)
 Advise, recruit, and mentor the student organization, Students Today Alumni Tomorrow
(STAT).

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160 total participants – 95 chapter officers – 43 chapter areas
Seattle & San Antonio Chapters traveled the furthest distance
Six Board members present:
Curry Roberts
Kendley Davenport
Pam McConnell
Greg Merritt
Nick Moga
Mark Lawrence
Discussion Highlights:
Engaging Alumni Across Generations
University & Diversity Strategic Planning
Introduction to new Scholarship Gateway program
Alumni Career Resources
Legislative Advocacy
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Chapter Awards
49 Outstanding Chapter Awards
Outstanding Chapter Awards
14 Chapter Achievement Awards
Most Improved Chapter:
New Jersey
Outstanding New Chapter:
Western North Carolina
6 Superlative Awards:
Outstanding Community Service:
Outstanding Event:
Outstanding Fundraising Event:
Outstanding Golf Tournament:
Outstanding Scrapbook:
Outstanding Website:
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National Capital Region, Capital Area Food Bank
Alleghany Highlands, Blue-Gray Banquet
Denver, Wine Tasting and Silent Auction
NC Triad, Carroll Dale Charity Golf Tournament
National Capital Region
New York City, marooneffect.org
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Outstanding Chapter Volunteer
Jill Heyman
NC Triad Chapter
Outstanding Chapter Officer
Marvin Boyd
National Capital Region Chapter
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63 Chapters awarded 162 scholarships to incoming freshmen for a total of $185,200
200
150
100
50
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# Scholarship Awards
$200 000
$150 000
$100 000
$50 000
$0
Award Amount
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36 In-State Chapters and Clubs
Contacts needed for Blue Ridge, Charlottesville and Piedmont
99 Out-of-State Chapters and Clubs (42 States)
Contacts needed for Arkansas, Indianapolis, Southern Maryland,
Starkville, Oklahoma and Morgantown
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Date
Wednesday, January 13 th
Tuesday, January 20 th
Saturday, January 30 th
Thursday, February 4 th
Tuesday, February 16 th
Thursday, March 4 th
Thursday, April 1 st
April/May 2010
July 2010
Topic
Golf Tournament Best Practices
Diversity Programming in Chapters
Winter Officer Training
2 Hour Web Conference
Scholarships & Financial Aid Update
Community Service Programming
Electronic Chapter Development
Marketing & Publicizing Chapters
Three Open Forums Based on Chapter Size
New Officer Training
Two 2-Hour Web Conferences
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Pinehurst Chapter
Hokies for a Hungry Sandhills food drive
50 chapters participated in community service projects in 2009-2010
 7 chapters held their first community service event
 Increase of nearly 25% in number of service projects from 82 to 101
Goal for 2010-2011 is to have each chapter participate in a community service project at least once during the year
Ut Prosim Update , an on-line newsletter meant to connect service among alumni and students.
 Published 4 issues
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Develop strategies to engage Alumni Board members more involved with local chapters.
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Merchandising/Tour Revenue
Acirris (Alumni Lamp)
Waterfield (Online Banking)
AIA (Insurance Program)
Alumni Tours
Class Ring Commission
Commemorative Brands (Announcements/Rings)
Cut In Stone Pictorial
LaHart Catalog
Legendary Teams Seminars
Moseley Prints
On Campus Marketing (Old Diploma Frame Vendor)
Standard Chairs (Captains Chairs)
University Frames
Virginia Tech Magazine Ad Revenue
New Programs:
Eric Fitzpatrick - Game Day
Commemorative Brands (Letterman Jackets)
Hokie Bird Coffee
Bookstore: Frames/Announcements
Bookstore Partnership (Advertising/Sponsor)
Total:
2007/08
Actual
2008/09
Actual
2009/10
Projection
$360
$7,283
$0
$6,030
$59,041 $68,807
$26,820 $20,070
$26,840 $17,856
$14,690 $1,940 n/a n/a
$2,652
$1,617
$220 $605
$14,184 $14,270
$14,018 n/a
$8,784
$16,630
$44,000 $54,500
$350
$5,800
$75,000
$15,000
$60,000
$1,000
$1,000
$3,000 n/a
$300 n/a
$6,000 n/a
$35,000
$2,500
$2,000 n/a
$50,000
$207,457 $213,761 $256,950
2009/10
Actual
$0
$2,705
$75,125
$12,882
$64,050
$1,707
$730
$1,959
$507
$105 n/a
$7,383
$218
$27,000
$2,472
$2,184
$40
$50,000
$249,067
2010/11
Projection
$100 n/a
$80,000
$18,000
$90,000
$1,000
$400
$2,000 n/a
$150 n/a
$6,000 n/a
$7,500
$2,500
$2,000
$250
$50,000
$25,000
$284,900

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 New strategic partnership with University Bookstore
 Receive $50,000 from Bookstore for partnership in
Graduation Invitations and Diploma Frames
 Receive $25,000 from Bookstore for advertising and sponsorships

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Focus areas of the program are:
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Website
– www.alumni.vt.edu/career -Revamped with content for alumni looking for jobs or changing careers. Includes assistance with networking, interviewing, resume writing, etc. Webinars on relevant career topics and ideas are included.
Marketing
– A job board containing numerous job openings on
Hokie
Nation Network is critical in serving our alumni career needs.
Marketing campaigns and incentive programs are currently underway to populate the Hokie Nation Network with additional alumni profiles and job postings by employers.
 Personal assistance – responding to phone calls and emails from alumni and recruiters, presenting the program at chapter events where career related topics are featured, and creating articles and newsletters to inform Hokies about the program are key success factors .

SIMILARITIES AND DIFFERENCES IN
ALUMNI CAREER RESOURCES PROGRAM AND
VIRGINIA TECH CAREER SERVICES
 Alumni Career Resources
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Supports all Virginia Tech alumni
Job postings for experienced personnel are featured on “Hokie
Nation Network”
 Counseling services are referred to trained career counselors
 VT Career Services
 Supports Virginia Tech students and recent grads
 Job postings for university hires are primarily featured on
“Hokies4Hire”
 Career counselors are available for on-campus sessions
Collaboration with VT Career Services, sharing information on relevant programs for both audiences, and maintaining synergy and communication is important to provide alumni with beneficial services.

Any questions, concerns, ideas, suggestions, and/or needs regarding career resources should be sent to:
Nancy Brittle nbrittle@vt.edu
Office 540-231-8901
Cell 540-553-1013 www.alumni.vt.edu/career

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No. Mailable Alumni
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Printed Pieces
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 Web Work/Updates
 HNN Registrants
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Facebook Fans
2009 - 2010
(July 1 - June 30)
195,990
175,616
273
521
122
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2010-2011
(July 1 – August 31)
202,404
12,351 (July only)
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179
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New Student Orientation
Career Fairs
Parent Newsletter
Hokie Focus
“What’s In Store” (University Bookstore publication)
VT Magazine
Press Releases
Features in local newspapers
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Movin’ On
Gobblerfest
VT NetLetter
Collegiate Times
Organization Presentations
Listserv’s (RA, Student Organizations

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16 pages
Summer 2010
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Fall 2010
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The Hokie Nation Network (HNN) is a free professional networking site designed exclusively for Hokies
Users will be able to post career opportunities, while those seeking employment can share their resumes and promote their skills
Information on programs of the Alumni Association, colleges and departments, student organizations, and on-campus and off-campus activities
Total Hokie Nation Network Registrants: 8,417

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Fueling economic growth
 Estimated economic impact of 100,000 additional degrees by 2025
Preparing Virginian’s for top job opportunities
 STEM Degree Initiatives and Marketplace Demands
Public-Private Research Initiatives

• Optimizing utilization of physical and instructional resources
• Using technology-enhanced instruction to deliver great value
 Virtual Departments, Online Courses, and Electronic Textbooks
• Creating innovative and economical degree paths
 Community college transfer programs, expedited degree options
• Continuing the success of Systemwide Restructuring

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 Reducing drastic funding swings in state funding
 Per-student funding to incentivize and support growth
 Alleviating middle-income squeeze
 Guarding against tuition spikes in the future

Our Charge:
To help alumni become more knowledgeable concerning the
University’s needs that can be met best through state appropriations or federal grants
How can we best accomplish this goal?
Virginia Tech
Hokies for Higher
Education on
Facebook
Virginia Tech
Government
Relations
Advocacy
Network
Virginia Tech
Hokies for
Higher
Education
Quarterly
Newsletter

Hokies for Higher Education Newsletter VT Legislative Advocacy

To encourage support for the programs of the University by elected representatives at the state and national levels through a “Hokies for Higher Education” network
• Organize activities at the Chapter and Regional Levels
• Encourage the creation and fostering of relationships with elected officials
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HOKIE DAY 2011: January 27 th , 2011

Ralph Byers byers@vt.edu 540-231-7111
Elizabeth Hooper ehooper@vt.edu 804-786-1604
Virginia Tech Government Relations www.govrel.president.vt.edu
Virginia General Assembly http://legis.state.va.us
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Hokie Hi! Welcome Back Picnic – “Tunnel Guards”
Gobblerfest Event (downtown Blacksburg near Squires)
- Class of 2012 Kick-off Concert (capacity crowd)
- Student Organization Fair (SAA, Class Programs)
- SAA Spirit Rally
Fall Retreat at SELU (Radford University) on September 26
Spirit Rallies – September 17, October 15 (Homecoming), November 3
Float in Blacksburg Holiday Parade
Holiday Dinner for Members
STAT – Students Today Alumni Tomorrow Initiative
HokieZone T-shirt sales – over 2,000 sold through University Bookstore
Bi-weekly meetings
Promote Hokies Respect
Early SAA Recruitment Information Sessions in November
Bylaws Revision

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Classes of 2010, 2011 and 2012 Ring Sales
Class of 2010 Fall Commencement Planning
Class of 2008 and 2010 Class Gift – Columbarium on grounds of Alumni Center
Class of 2011 Class Gift – Dedication of Big Ring in Squires Atrium
Class of 2011 Commencement Speaker Selection
Class of 2012 Class Gift Planning
Class of 2012 Kick-Off Concert
Class Sponsor: Dr. Edward F.D. Spencer
Class of 2012 Game Day at Lane Stadium – September 18
Class of 2012 Ring Premiere – October 5 featuring the Charles M. Forbes ʼ49 Collection
Class of 2013 Leadership Team Application Process and Information Sessions
Class of 2013 Leadership Interviews
Class of 2013 Ring Design Process
Class of 2013 Leadership Team Retreat
Class of 2013 Dinner hosted by Tom Tillar for officers and design committee
Class Election Information Session for Class of 2014

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Integration of STAT message into SAA
Promote the Alumni Association services to students, student organizations, senior classes, etc.
Engage students and young alumni with speaker programs, workshops, and seminars
Train SAA to effectively promote the Alumni Association
Develop and implement programs to area chapters and encourage their involvement with undergraduate students, with the goal of securing a connection with the Alumni
Association
Promote Grad Fair and Virginia Tech for Real Life Speaker Series in both fall and spring semesters
Fall Programs:
- Grad Fair
- Virginia Tech for Real Life Speaker Series
- Senior Mailing