Young Alumni Board Application
The Young Alumni Board of the University of North Georgia began its inaugural year during the 20132014 school year. The board consists of approximately 30 members who serve two-year terms and meet
bi-annually on one of UNG’s four campuses. Young Alumni eligible to join the board will have graduated
within the last 10 years, 2005 to 2015, from North Georgia College and State University, Gainesville
State College, or the University of North Georgia.
The goals of this group are to:
(1) Connect and engage with the University as a lifelong partner, advocate, and investor.
(2) Collaborate with the Office of Alumni Relations & Annual Giving to grow young alumni
engagement and serve as a link between the administration and young alumni body.
(3) Serve as an advisory group to the University on behalf of young alumni.
(4) Foster participation from young alumni in University programming.
(5) Foster a culture of giving among young alumni.
(6) Assist in the identification, cultivation, and training of potential alumni leaders.
(7) Collaborate with and support the Student Alumni Association, a student organization that’s
focus is on building student awareness of alumni and building a bridge between students and
young alumni. SAA is advised by the Office of Alumni Relations & Annual Giving.
Board members are expected to fulfill the following requirements:
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Attend bi-annual board meetings on one of UNG’s four campuses at their own expense.
Serve as a member of one Young Alumni Board committee.
Participate in regularly scheduled committee conference calls.
Maintain contact with fellow board members and University staff.
Attend events sponsored by the Young Alumni Board.
If you are interested in becoming a member of the Young Alumni Board, please complete the following
application and return it along with your resume to the Office of Alumni Relations & Annual Giving by
Friday, April 10, 2015.
For further information or questions, please contact Sarah Dunlap at sarah.dunlap@ung.edu or
(706) 864-1562.
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Young Alumni Board Membership Application
Check all that apply:
Name:
_ ___________Class Year: ________ ( ) NGCSU ( ) GSC ( ) UNG
Address: _____________________________________________________________________________
Phone Number: _____________________________ Email: ____________________________________
Employer:
Title: ____________________________________
1. What activities were you involved in while in college? Please note any organizational
leadership positions held.
2. How have you been involved with UNG since your graduation?
3. What activities are you involved with in your community, work, and personal life?
4. What does it mean to be a “partner, advocate, and investor” of the university? What special
skills would you bring to the Young Alumni Board?
5. What are your ideas for additional services and programs that the Office of Alumni Relations
& Annual Giving can offer to Young Alumni?
6. Members of the YAB will be asked to support the University financially every year. The level of
support will be decided by each individual and our goal is for 100% participation, rather than
number of dollars raised. Would you be willing to give to the University?
____ Yes ____ No ____ Maybe (please provide explanation)
7. Serving on the Young Alumni Board will involve a commitment of time and energy (bi-annual
meetings at UNG and active participation on a committee and in YAB-related activities).
Members serve a two-year term. Do you feel your schedule and commitment will allow you to
participate fully?
PLEASE INCLUDE YOUR RESUME WITH YOUR APPLICATION SUBMISSION.
Please return the completed application to the Office of Alumni Relations & Annual Giving at:
P.O. Box 1599 Dahlonega, GA 30533; email: alumni@ung.edu ; or fax: (706) 864-1649
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