ACES Alumni Association
College of Agriculture, Consumer and
Environmental Sciences
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
College of ACES Structure
Where does the ACES Alumni Association fit into the College?
• ACES Advancement
• IL 4-H Foundation
• Alumni Relations
• Marketing
ACES Alumni Association History
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College of Agriculture Alumni Association
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Began in 1956
Supporters believed that such an organization could effectively promote student enrollments, to
foster college wide programs and activities, and provide a system for alumni recognition, gifts, and
endowments. Above all, the organization was needed to help renew alumni "spirit" and pride in the
past history and accomplishments of the College.
Meeting participants also expressed a need for renewed College and alumni spirit and an
improved capability to lobby for increased College funding and badly needed capital
improvements.
School of Human Resources and Family Studies Alumni Association
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Began in 1974 - The first meeting of the Home Economics Alumni Association was held, Saturday
morning, November 9, 1974, Student Lounge, Bevier Hall.
Many changes were taking place that called for support of alumni during this time:
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The Department of Home Economics changed from a Department to a School status, new name.
Financial support was needed. State Funds available for new or replacement equipment, and
money for expenses had decreased. Giving by alumni and friends of the School became
increasing important and necessary in order to maintain a continued degree of excellence in
education.
Student recruitment and job placement of graduates was a concern for both faculty and alumni.
Merger
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In 2006, the ACES Alumni Association celebrated the 50th anniversary with the Agriculture and
Home Economics Alumni Association merging in 1995 to become the College of ACES Alumni
Association.
ACES Alumni Association
MISSION STATEMENT:
To enhance, support, and communicate the mission of the college and to provide
and foster a lifelong connection among alumni and between the college and its
alumni.
ACES Alumni Association Facts
• The ACES Alumni Association is a constituent association of the University of
Illinois Alumni Association (UIAA)
• Celebrated 50 years as an alumni association in 2006-2007
• Many of our alumni graduated from both
• College of Agriculture
• School of Human Resources and Family Studies
• Associations merged in 1991 to form ACES Alumni Association
Total # Members
ACES Alumni – 31,122
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alumni
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ACES Alumni Association Facts
Total Living Alumni: 31, 122
Male—16,868 (54%)
Female—14,254 (46%)
Top 5 Illinois Counties
Cook
2811 (9%)
Champaign 2105
DuPage
1162
Lake
766
McLean
533
Top 5 Occupations
Retired
2106
Agriculture 883
Business/Management 855
Education
591
Finance/Insurance 425
Alumni by Age
20-30
4,588
31-40
4,939
41-50
6,289
51-60
6,399 (21%)
61-70
3,829
71+
5,078
Top 5 International
India
86
Canada
67
Taiwan
45
Korea
44
Australia 29
31% young alumni (under 40)
79% - 40+ years old
Top 5 Employers
University of IL
Monsanto
Caterpillar, Inc.
ADM
State Farm
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Count by Graduating Years
1900-1930 90
1931-1940 444
1941-1950 1,384
1951-1960 2,868
1961-1970 3,541
1971-1980 6,055
1981-1990 6,210
1991-2000 5,436
2001-2010 5,094
ACES Alumni Association
Alumni Association Board Initiatives 2007-2009
• Student Recruitment
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Jr. College Transfer Student Recruitment
Student recruitment for entering Freshman class
Sponsor events for students on campus (ie. Feed your fACES)
Continue involvement with Student Advancement Committee
• Advocacy
– Continue to advocate for the University of Illinois and College of
ACES to local and federal legislators.
• ie. University of Illinois Extension, C-FAR
• Work with Illinois Connection
• Outreach
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C-FAR & Extension Partners
Engage International Alumni
Expand district alumni events
Engage Chicago alumni through events and activities.
ACES Alumni Association
ACES Alumni Board of Directors
• Executive Board – 5 members
• District Directors – 8 members
– Two-year terms
– Those directors representing odd numbered districts are elected in odd numbered
years; those representing even numbered districts are elected in even numbered
years
• Vocational Directors – 7 members
– Two-year terms
– ACE, Ag Eng, Crop Sci, An Sci – elected in odd numbered years
– FSHN, NRES, HCD elected in even numbered years
• Young Alumni Directors – 2 members
– Chicago Director and Illinois Director
• Extension Director – 1 member – NEW in 2008-2009
• International Director – 1 member - NEW in 2008-2009
• Liaison members – Extension Partners/C-FAR/SAC
ACES Alumni Association
ACES Alumni Board of Directors
• Board Terms
– 1 term = 2 years. Maximum of 3 terms = 6 years
– Executive Board members exempt from terms
• Ex-officio Voting Member
– Vice Chair Alumni Relations Student Advancement Committee
• Ex-offico Non Voting Members
– Dean of College of ACES
– Associate Dean for Advancement
– Director of Alumni Relations
• Nomination and Selection Process
– Nominees are asked to complete an application process, nominating committee
reviews and selects. Applications are available online.
• Committees
– Nominating, Initiative Groups, Awards, Endowment – or as needed.
ACES Alumni Association
Alumni Association Executive Committee
Greg Oltman
Angie Eckert
John Huston
President
Past President
Vice President
Bill Francis
Tara Anderson
Secretary
Treasurer
ACES Alumni Association
Alumni Association District Directors
Kris Lauritzen
Leo Kelly
Kenny Eathington
Bill Francis
District 1
District 2
District 3
District 4
Katheryne
Rehberg
District 5
Jerry Wallace
Roger Sanders
Ken Hayse
District 6
District 7
District 8
ACES Alumni Association
District 1 – Boone, Carroll, DeKalb, JoDaviess, Kane, Lee,
McHenry, Ogle, Stephenson, Whiteside, Winnebago
District 2 – Cook, DuPage, Lake
District 3 – Bureau, Fulton, Hancock, Henderson, Henry,
Knox, Marshall, McDonough, McLean, Mercer, Peoria,
Putnam, Rock Island, Stark, Tazewell, Warren, Woodford
District 4 – Grundy, Iroquois, Kankakee, Kendall, LaSalle,
Livingston, Will
District 5 – Adams, Brown, Cass, DeWitt, Logan, Macon,
Mason, Menard, Morgan, Moultrie, Piatt, Pike, Sangamon,
Schuyler, Scott
District 6 – Champaign, Douglas, Ford, Vermilion
District 7 – Alexander, Bond, Calhoun, Christian, Clinton,
Fayette, Greene, Jackson, Jersey, Macoupin, Madison,
Monroe, Montgomery, Perry, Randolph, St. Clair, Union,
Washington
District 8 – Shelby, Coles, Edgar, Clark, Cumberland,
Effingham, Jasper, Crawford, Clay, Richland, Lawrence,
Marion, Wayne, Jefferson, Franklin, Williamson, Johnson,
Pulaski, Massac, Hamilton, Saline, Pope, Edwards, White,
Gallatin, Hardin, Wabash
ACES Alumni Association
District Directors Roles
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Represent College of ACES in geographical region
Coordinate a social or professional event in the geographical region every year
– Work with Alumni Director on location and time of year.
– Special Events Associate Director will coordinate logistics.
– Alumni Director coordinates invitations, online registration, program for
event.
– District Director hosts event at location.
Meet with area extension county directors during their regional advisory council
meetings to develop a more coordinated approach to conduct district alumni
meetings. In addition, assist the regional extension county directors in their
professional efforts.
Contact for generating student interest in the UI from within their district and
encouraging prospective students to attend UI
Assist Office of Advancement in identifying individuals who possess a
philanthropic interest.
Assist with overall mission of the ACES Alumni Association through various
events and activities sponsored by the association.
ACES Alumni Association
Alumni Association Vocational Directors
Brian Wills
Susan Sutherland
Curt Rincker
Sue Gray
Ag & Bio Engineering
Ag & Consumer
Economics
Animal Sciences
Crop Sciences
Lindsay Lynch
Carl Quanstrom
Dawn Bohn
Human & Community
Development
Natural Resources &
Environmental Sciences
Food Science & Human
Nutrition
ACES Alumni Association
Vocational Directors Roles
• Liaison between Board of Directors and Department
• Serve as an ex-officio member of the Department’s Advisory
Committee
• Provide updates on the activities and programs in the
department
• Solicit award nominations from Department head
• Serve as a resource for programmatic activities by
identifying prospective speakers for student clubs and
organizations within the department
• Assist with overall mission of the ACES Alumni Association
through various events and activities sponsored by the
association.
ACES Alumni Association
Alumni Association Young Alumni Directors
& Board Liaisons
Kirk Builta
Tara Anderson
Linda Smith
Vivek Damle
Young Alumni
Young Alumni - Chicago
Extension Director
International Director
Mumbai, India
John Huston
Brittany Powers
C-FAR/Extension
Partners Liaison
Student Advancement
Committee Member
ACES Alumni Association
Young Alumni and Liaison Roles Directors Roles
• Young Alumni Directors
– Focus on fostering and building a relationship with undergraduates in the
College of ACES and the alumni association
– Ensure that the alumni association is present at Freshman Welcome,
Shadowing Program, and Senior Welcome
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International Director
– Represent the College of ACES in home country and internationally
– Assist alumni board in understanding needs to engage international alumni
• Extension Director
– Serve as a liaison to University of Illinois Extension program
• Vice President of Alumni Affairs, Student Advancement Committee
– Serve as liaison to student body of the College of ACES
• C-FAR & Extension Partner Liaisons
ACES Alumni Association
Finances
Budget consists of income from:
– ACES Alumni Endowment (approx. $2000 per year)
– University of Illinois Alumni Association
– Event income
– ACES Advancement
ACES Alumni Association
University of Illinois Alumni Association
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ACES Alumni Association is a constituent group of the University of Illinois
Alumni Association. Provide line budget item to ACES to assist with funding.
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New Membership Model
July 1, 2008 the new UIAA Membership Model took affect making all alumni members of
the University of Illinois Alumni Association.
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Illinois Connection — http://www.supportuillinois.org/supportuillinois/home.html
Illinois Connection a coalition of University alumni, business, civic and community leaders
and others interested in the University of Illinois. Through a grassroots network, Illinois
Connection Ambassadors engage in a full range of strategies and activities designed to
enhance internal and external support for the University of Illinois.
Ambassadors serve as advocates working with elected officials on specific issues of
importance to the University and in general, Ambassadors promote a greater
understanding of the impact the University has on the state, nation and the world.
ACES Alumni Association
Alumni Award Recognition Opportunities
• ACES Alumni Association Awards
– Award of Merit— Due October 15 of each year
– Young Alumni Awards
– Family Spirit Awards
• University of Illinois Association Awards- Due September 30 each year
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Alumni Achievement Award
Distinguished Service Award
Alumni Humanitarian Award
Constituent Leadership Award
Lou Liay Spirit Award for Extraordinary Alumni Service
Loyalty Award for Exceptional Alumni Service
Chicago Illini of the Year Award
Madhuri and Jagdish N. Sheth International Alumni Award for Exceptional Achievement
Illini Comeback Award— Due January 31 of each year
Applications online at www.acesalumni.uiuc.edu
ACES Alumni Association
Important Events to attend and support throughout the year:
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ACES Alumni Board Meetings and Retreat – very important to attend!
New Student Welcome (August/September) – Young Alumni Directors
Feed Your fACES (September)**
ACES College Connection (October/November)
Salute to Ag Day (October/November)
JBT Banquet – invited to attend (December)**
Award of Merit Luncheon (April)
Funk Banquet (April)
District Events held in your area of the state or vocational area.
(Throughout the year)
– Other events as designated by the ACES Alumni Association.
**in conjunction with ACES Alumni Board meeting
ACES Alumni Association
Communication IS CRUCIAL!
• As board members, Email is the main form of communication with the
alumni association board and staff. Email is critical between meetings.
• Secure area on ACES Alumni Association website for board members
www.acesalumni.uiuc.edu – under Board area.
– Meeting agendas, minutes, etc.
– Log in by typing in email address and a password will be sent to you.
Other forms of communication to alumni:
• Always Illinois – an online social networking group – only Illinois alumni
and student community
• Facebook and Linked In Pages
• FACETS Newsletter – sent 1-2 times per year to all alumni
• Monthly E-Alum Report – sent to 9,000 email addresses
• Alumni Website
• District Event mailings/email invitations
ACES Alumni Association
Preparation for Board Meetings
Executive Committee
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Meets to plan agenda and meetings via teleconference prior to meeting date.
Vocational Directors
– Meet with Department Head to provide update on vocational department – news,
faculty/staff updates, programming efforts, student news, etc.
– Prepare a written update for consent agenda for each meeting sent via email to
Alumni Director at least 1 week in advance for meetings.
District Directors & Liaison Directors
– Prepare a written update for consent agenda for each meeting sent via email to
Alumni Director at least 1 week in advance for meetings.
• If items need to be brought forward for agenda, contact Alumni Director
and President of Association for inclusion 1-2 weeks prior to meeting.
• Participate in meetings for input and discussion!
ACES Alumni Association
Thank you!
Questions?