PO Box 541
West Chester, PA 19381
610-436-2868
610-235-4453 FAX
www.wcufoundation.org
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The Golden Rams Society (GRS)
The Golden Rams Society is a group of up to 30 highly motivated, dedicated and successful students who have
been selected by the WCU Foundation for recommendation to the President of WCU to represent the student
body to various external constituencies.
Mission & Benefits of the Golden Rams Society:
To educate current WCU students about the WCU Foundation and Alumni Association’s mission to generate
resources to support student needs and the University’s future growth. The Golden Rams Society will also work
to encourage WCU students to become involved with Foundation and Alumni Association programs and
activities; and to educate current students about the importance of being active alumni and donors in the future.
Golden Rams Society (GRS) Members will gain valuable experience in marketing, program planning,
networking and managing projects. In addition, GRS members will be recognized participants among the
faculty, staff and alumni constituencies. Most importantly, GRS members will have the opportunity to network
with some of WCU’s most distinguished and successful alumni, corporate leaders, and friends of WCU.
All Golden Rams Society Members will receive a $250 award for every 20 hours of service for their work and
commitment to the WCU Foundation, WCU Alumni Association and the University (there will be a maximum
annual award of $500 - $250 per semester).
Golden Rams Society Member Requirements:
 Must attend/staff a minimum of two presidential events:
President’s Gala
President’s Corporate Breakfast
President’s Dinner
President’s Gold Box Football Game
 Must attend/staff a minimum of three other annual events (i.e., Homecoming Weekend, Alumni Weekend,
Family Barbecue, Senior Day, Class Reunion, guest lectures, presentations and other special events)
 Must help to plan, organize, promote and conduct the Annual WCU Student Giving Program
 Use and help manage social networking tools and marketing resources to reach out to WCU students
and promote the Golden Rams Society, the WCU Foundation and Alumni Association
 Must work with (or organize) student groups to attend and participate in events and programs for the
WCU Foundation or WCU Alumni Association
 Must be available to give campus tours to WCU Trustees, alumni, donors and others as requested
 Must remain in good academic and disciplinary standing while at WCU and complete a minimum of 10
service hours annually
 Must be willing to provide a personal testimonial if requested
 Serve as a liaison between the students and the WCU Foundation and the WCU Alumni Association
 Participate in training/orientation session(s) to learn more about WCU history, facts, latest news and
events.
West Chester University Foundation
Golden Rams Society Application
INSTRUCTIONS
1.
Complete the attached application and the essay statement. Please type all the information
requested.
2.
Return the completed application form with the essay statement to the WCU Foundation
Office at 202 Carter Drive. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Application
review and selection will begin March 12, 2012.
3.
Questions pertaining to this application should be directed to the Director of Annual Giving,
WCU Foundation by emailing svanscovich@wcufoundation.org or calling 610-430-4127.
6.
Please note that your application will not be considered if the information is not completed
correctly and accurately on the application.
7.
All applicants must list the names and contact information for two references. One WCU
reference (instructor, counselor, advisor, staff member, etc.) and one non-WCU (community)
reference.
8.
The first group of candidates will be presented to WCU President, Dr. Greg Weisenstein
on MARCH 16, 2012 for selection. The program will begin immediately following the
naming of the 2012 WCU Golden Rams Society members.
9.
Applications received after March 12 will be reviewed and presented to the President for
selection monthly.
West Chester University Foundation
Golden Rams Society Application
Full Name _______________________________________________________________________________
First
Middle/Maiden
Last
ID # ____________________
Cell Phone # ________________ Email:_____________________________
Address: _________________________________________________________________________________
City: _____________________________________________State:_________________Zip:______________
Declared Major: _________________________________
Class Year:
First-Year
Second Year
Credits Completed:_______
Third-Year
Current Extracurricular/Community Activities
Fourth-Year
GPA: ______
Graduate Student
Your Participation/Offices Held
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Please list any Scholarships you have received:
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References: (2 required – 1 WCU (campus) and 1 non-WCU reference)
Name _________________________________ Email _______________________ Phone _____________
Name _________________________________ Email _______________________ Phone _____________
Employment History:
Company _____________________________________________
Position ________________________
Company _____________________________________________
Position ________________________
ESSAY STATEMENT
At a WCU Presidential event, you meet an alum who proceeds to tell you that while he is enjoying the event, after
all these years later, he is not sure he should get more involved with his alma mater either financially or physically.
What is your response back? On a separate page, please limit your response to no more than 500 words.
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I authorize the West Chester University Foundation to conduct a review my academic and judicial
records with University Officials in order to affirm that I am a student in good standing.
Signature _______________________________________
Date __________________