VIRGINIA TECH ALUMNI ASSOCIATION
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
FA L L 2 0 1 3 M E E T I N G – O C T O B E R 2 5 - 2 6 , 2 0 1 3
ALUMNI CHAPTERS
COMMITTEE
JEAN MONTAGUE
2013 CHAPTER OFFICERS FORUM
• 103 total participants – 82 chapter officers – 37 chapter areas
• San Diego & Seattle Chapters traveled the furthest distance
• Twelve Board members present:
Bill Aden
Lisa Carter Ellison
Glenn Reynolds
Jim Wade
Marvin Boyd
Jean Montague
Judy Springer
Erich Windmuller
Kendley Davenport
Carole Pratt
Karen Torgersen
Matt Winston
• Forum highlights:
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Lunch with Patty Perillo, Vice President for Student Affairs
Presidential Search Committee Focus Group
Chapter Best Practices Open Forum
“Favorite Dishes From the Grove” Awards Reception and Dinner
“Actively Caring 4 People” Community Service Breakfast with Scholarship Recipients
2013 CHAPTER OFFICERS FORUM
• Chapters presented President Charles Steger with a $4,000
weekend for the Steger family at Primland Resort
Chapter Awards (New Structure)
• 44 Outstanding Chapter Awards
• 31 Bronze, 5 Silver, 8 Gold
• Most Improved Chapter:
Seattle
• Outstanding New Chapter:
Charlottesville
Outstanding Chapter Awards
60
50
40
30
20
10
0
5 Superlative Awards:
Outstanding Community Service: Denver Chapter, Hokies Adopt a Denver Family at Christmas
Outstanding Chapter Event:
Denver Chapter, Inaugural Denver Hokie Ski Day at A-Basin
Outstanding Golf Tournament:
Grand Strand/Myrtle Beach Chapter, 2013 Alumni Golf Tournament
Innovation Award:
Baltimore Chapter, VTea Event with Rand McNally
Broadening Alumni Engagement: New River Valley Chapter, “Behind the Scenes” Campus Events
2013 CHAPTER OFFICERS FORUM
Outstanding Chapter Volunteer
Doug Ewell, Shenandoah Chapter
(Award received by Devon Smith, Shenandoah Chapter)
Outstanding Chapter Officer
Rachael Spruill, San DiegoChapter
2013 CHAPTER SCHOLARSHIPS
58 Chapters awarded 155 scholarships to incoming freshmen
for a total of $182,000
# Scholarship Awards
250
200
150
100
50
0
Award Amount
$400,000
$350,000
$300,000
$250,000
$200,000
$150,000
$100,000
$50,000
$0
Western Maryland Chapter
Adopt-a-Road Volunteer Project
2012-2013
52 chapters participated in 152 community service projects
2013-2014 Goal
65 chapters to participate in 165 community service projects
MAJOR CHAPTERS PROGRAM
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
2012-2013
• More than 110 alumni attended Hokie Day at the General Assembly
• Introduced new email template for chapter
• Implemented New Chapter Awards program
• Held several events to engage scholarship students with Alumni Association
• Seven chapters participated in Strong Together events (Atlanta, Charlotte,
National Capital Region, New River Valley, Richmond, Roanoke, Tidewater)
• Implemented Hokies Hosting Hokies program
CHAPTERS COMMITTEE FOCUS
2013-2014
• Continue to promote Alumni Board member engagement with
local chapters and volunteers.
• Continue to develop identified programs to connect current
students and their families with local alumni chapters and the
Virginia Tech Alumni Association.
• Create more concrete tools and training opportunities for
chapter succession planning through benchmarking other
university practices.
• Update Chapter Resources web pages with more robust
training opportunities
ALUMNI CONSTITUENCIES
COMMITTEE
LISA MILLER, CHAIR
ALUMNI CONSTITUENCIES
FALL 2013 CLASS REUNIONS
Event
Date
# Registrants
Young Alumni
September 6-7
n/a
Class of ʼ93
September 6-7
18
Class of ʼ88
September 20-21
44
Class of ʼ63
October 3-5
337
Class of ’83
October 11-12
70
Class of ʼ73
October 25-26
68
Class of ʼ78
October 25-26
71
Class of ʼ68
November 15-16
84
FALL 2013 COLLEGE AND OTHER
CONSTITUENCY EVENTS
Event
Date
# Registrants
College of Liberal Arts & Human Sciences Homecoming
7-Sep
55
Corps of Cadets Homecoming
21-Sep
383
College of Agriculture & Life Sciences Homecoming
21-Sep
93
College of Engineering Homecoming
5-Oct
209
Highty-Tighty Alumni Reunion
5-Oct
262
Student Affairs Reunion – Recreational Sports
5-Oct
68
College of Science Homecoming
12-Oct
109
College of Natural Resources & Environment Homecoming 12-Oct
41
College of Architecture & Urban Studies Homecoming
26-Oct
34
Graduate School Homecoming
26-Oct
102
College of Veterinary Medicine Homecoming
16-Nov
122
Pamplin College of Business Homecoming
16-Nov
88
FALL EVENT REGISTRATIONS
3500
3000
2,866
2,598
2500
2,656
2,253
2,874
2,711
2,462
2,390
2000
2,258
2,159
1,984
1500
1000
500
0
2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013
Class Reunions
Constituency Homecomings
Total
SPRING & SUMMER 2013 EVENTS
Event
Date
Registrations
Food for Thought: Exploring Virginia Wine & Fine
Cuisine
February 1516
93
Focus on Photography III
May 10-11
40
Old Guard Reunion
Class of 1943 70th Anniversary Dinner
Class of 1948 65th Anniversary Dinner
Class of 1953 60th Anniversary Dinner
Class of 1958 55th Anniversary Dinner
May 22-24
189
3
4
47
41
Hokie Classic at the River Course
June 17
68
Corps of Cadets Weekend
June 21-22
N/A
A Day in the Life of College Admissions
July 12-13
138
Women’s Getaway Weekend for Alumnae
July 19-20
58
SPRING & SUMMER 2014 EVENTS
Event
Date
Food for Thought: A Taste of Indulgence
February 7-8
Old Guard Reunion
May 21-23
Focus on Photography IV
May 30-31
2nd Annual Hokie Classic at the River Course
June 16
Hokie Beer Festival
June 28
A Day in the Life of College Admissions
July 11-12
Healthier and Happier Pets
August 8-9
Jamie Lucero
Director of Alumni Relations
E-mail:
jlucero@vt.edu
Office:
540-231-9666
Cell:
540-230-2944
June
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National Agricultural Alumni and Development Association annual conference
 CALS Connections awarded first place electronic newsletter in the Publications and Projects Competition
 Jim ‘60, ’67 and Janet Johnson awarded the Ruby C. McSwain Outstanding Philanthropist Award
 Ronnie Gill, past president of CALS Alumni Organization and Jamie both presented in panel sessions
Alumni Reception in Washington, DC
August
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Alumni Dinner in conjunction with the Virginia Ag Expo in Virginia Beach
 Speaker was Matt Lohr, Commissioner of Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
 Also participated in Expo as an exhibitor
Summer meeting of CALS Alumni Organization
Chick-fil-A Kickoff CALS Alumni Tailgate in Atlanta
 Unveiled new CALS video http://vimeo.com/74206379
September
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Fall Semester Kickoff Picnic for entire college
Scholarship Banquet
 Additional speaker this year – Brent Ashley, SGA President and CALS student
Fall Fest Homecoming Celebration
October
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9th Annual Scramble for Scholars Golf Tournament
Fall meeting of CALS Alumni Organization
November
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Urbanna Oyster Festival education day and festival exhibit - CALS Alumni Organization
Other Activities
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CALS Alumni Organization established the “CALS Alumni Organization Excellence Fund”
 $25,000 endowment to be raised by 2017
National Agricultural Alumni and Development Association Board of Directors
 2013-14 Education Committee Chair
CALS Diversity Council Chair
Editor of CALS Connections e-newsletter
• Chicago Studio Alumni/Student Reception
• Annual CAUS Faculty/Staff Reception
• Center for Public Administration and Policy Washington
Semester
• Building Construction Golf Tournament Fundraiser
• American Society of Landscape Architects
Conference/Alumni Reception
• CAUS 50th Anniversary Steering Committee
• CAUS Diversity Committee Steering Committee
• CAUS Homecoming and Tailgate Party
• Building Construction Career Fair/Alumni Reception
• Departmental Career Advisors Coffee Club
• International Archive of Women in Architecture Annual
Symposium/Reception
• Architecture Exchange East Regional Conference/Alumni
Reception
Regional Outreach – “Meet Dean Sumichrast Receptions”
 Richmond
 National Capital Region
 New York
 Tidewater
 Roanoke
 Bud Foster Manhattan Hokies Fundraiser
 New York Women’s Networking Reception
 Atlanta Pamplin Pre-game Tailgate
 Young Alumni Mixers
 New York & Northern VA
Corporate Sponsored Tailgates –
Ernst & Young – 9/7
Deloitte – 9/21
KPMG – 10/5
 Wells Fargo Speaker Series
Brian Callaghan – Apex Systems Founder
Doug Horne – Deputy Controller – Time Warner
BB&T Speaker Series
Christopher Halmy – Ally Financial
Pamplin Advisory Boards Liaison
ACIS Alumni Advisory
Business Information Technology
Finance Alumni Advisory
Hospitality & Tourism Alumni Advisory
Management Advisory Board Meeting
Marketing Management
Pamplin Advisory Council Meeting
Bonnie Gilbert, Director of Alumni & Pamplin Relations
E-mail:
bgilbert@vt.edu
Office:
540-231-9551
Cell:
540-599-3215
Pamplin College of Business Homecoming
November 16, 2013
College of Engineering 2013 Fall Events
9/7 – Western Carolina Game guests in the Engineering Skybox
9/17 & 18 – Engineering Expo
9/21 – Marshall Game; Skybox and 148 guests at Alumni Tailgate
10/5 – UNC Game - Engineering Homecoming Alumni Tailgate & Skybox
10/10 – McAllister Leadership Scholars Dinner
10/11 – Committee of 100, Engineering Advisory Board, Alumni Tailgate & Skybox
10/26 – Duke Game guests in the Engineering Skybox
11/6 – CEE Alumni event in California
11/16 – Maryland Game; Skybox and Alumni Tailgate
Carolyn Bain, Director of Alumni Relations
E-mail:
cbain@vt.edu
Office:
540-231-5753
Cell:
540-553-1761
Celebrating our 10th Anniversary!
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Sue Ott Rowlands, Dean
2013
Events
• Air Force ROTC
• Apparel, Housing, and
Resource Management
• Army ROTC
• ASPECT
• Center for 21st Century
Studies
• Center for Gerontology
• Communication
• English
• Foreign Languages and
Literatures
• History
• Human Development
• Navy ROTC
• Philosophy
• Political Science
• Religion and Culture
• Science and Technology in
Society
• Sociology
SCHOOL OF EDUCATION
• Educational Leadership and Policy Studies
• Learning Sciences and Technologies
• Teaching and Learning
SCHOOL OF PERFORMING ARTS AND CINEMA
• Music
• Theatre and Cinema
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August 29 – New Faculty Reception – University
Club
September 6 – Dean’s Board – The Inn at Virginia
Tech
September 6 – Fall Awards Ceremony and
Reception – Owens Banquet Hall
September 7 – Homecoming – Lawn of LittonReaves Hall
September 12 – Retirees Breakfast – Hahn Pavilion
October 4 – Dean’s Reception, School of Performing
Arts and Cinema – Perspective Gallery
October 9 – Fall Faculty and Staff Council Meeting –
Owens Banquet Hall
November 19 – Dean’s Reception, School of
Performing Arts and Cinema – Perspective Gallery
December 9 – College Holiday Party – Location TBD
December 10 – Dean’s Reception, School of
Performing Arts and Cinema – Perspective Gallery
Additional department-based alumni events
occurring throughout the Fall
Angela Mills – Director of Alumni Relations – amills3@vt.edu – 540-231-2893
Jordan McCauley, Director of Alumni Relations
E-mail:
jordanm5@vt.edu
Office:
434-444-1855
Summer and Fall 2013 Events
June
• VT Forestry Club reunion
• Mountain Lake Biology Research Open House
September
• State of the College Address
• American Fisheries Society alumni reception
October
• CNRE Homecoming
November
• University Open House
College of Science
Donna Wardell, Director of Alumni Relations
wardelld@vt.edu | 540-231-8706
September 2013
Faculty/Staff Reception and 10 Year Celebration, Blacksburg
An Evening with the Dean, Arlington, VA
October 2013
Homecoming Tailgate, Blacksburg
Science, Technology and Law Symposium,
Blacksburg
November 2013
Biological Sciences “Fireside Chat” Career Panel,
Blacksburg
Fall Roundtable Meeting, Blacksburg
Hall of Distinction Induction Ceremony, Blacksburg
Celebration of Excellence and 10 year anniversary Dinner,
Blacksburg
December 2013
Fall Commencement Breakfast, Blacksburg
Lynn Young
Director of Alumni Relations
E-mail:
youngl@vt.edu
Office:
540-231-5809
Cell:
540-230-8745
2013 EVENTS
July – VMRCVM Component of AG Governor’s School – Blacksburg
July– American Veterinary Medical Association Conference & Alumni Reception – Chicago
August – VMRCVM Prospective Student Event at Baltimore Zoo – Baltimore
August – VVMA Picnic and tubing with the Class of 2017 – McCoy
August – Visits to VMRCVM Alumni Hospitals – Virginia Beach and surrounding area
September – Class of ‘08 (5th Reunion) – Barrel Oak Winery – The Plains
September – Stepping Down Reception Honoring Dean Gerhardt Schurig
September – Continuing Education – Roanoke
October – Continuing Education – Virginia Beach and Richmond
October – VVMA/MVMA Mentee/Mentor Workshop – Blacksburg
October – Bavarian Bash at Mountain Lake Lodge - Entire College and VMRCVM Class of ’88 Reunion
November - Potomac Regional Veterinary Conference – The Greenbrier
November - VMRCVM Homecoming and Reunion for Classes of ‘93, ‘98, ‘03 – Blacksburg and Alumni Society
Board Meeting
Nov/Dec Alumni Visits – Petersburg and Southside
December - American Association of Equine Practitioners Conference & Alumni Reception - Nashville
ALUMNI CHALLENGE - Alumni classes give money towards renovating and naming space in the Veterinary Teaching
Hospital. (Over $60,000 raised since March!)
Gwen Harrington
Director of Alumni Relations for Travel,
Young Alumni, & Sponsorship Programs
Email: gwenh@vt.edu
Office: (540)231-9401
• September
 Meetings with prospective sponsors: Prime Consulting, VED, Lowes, Hyundai, IMG,
MC Economic Development, RBTC, Coke, and Woods Edge.
• October
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Homecoming Tailgate presented by Lowes
Hyundai company display
Virginia Tech Grad Fair
Virginia Tech for “Real” Life Speaker Series
· Personal Brand and Social Influence for your Careers presented by Donna Wertalik
Young Alumni Mixer – New York City and Southern Maryland
Essential Europe Grad Trip interviews
• November
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Young Alumni Mixer – Piedmont Chapter, Virginia
Young Alumni Mixer – Harrisonburg, Virginia
Virginia Tech for “Real” Life Speaker Series
· Top Ten Tips for Graduating Seniors presented by Irene Leech
Essential Europe Grad Trip marketing and internship begins
• December
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Montgomery County Economic Development Partnership – VT Magazine Article
Young Alumni Mixer – Charlotte
The Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets
Developing Today’s Leaders for Tomorrow
Patience Larkin, Alumni Director
E-mail:
patience@vt.edu
Office:
540-231-9369
Cell:
443-883-5722
Fall 2013 Events
August
• 331 freshman cadets arrive to bring the regiment to 1071 cadets total
• For the first time, 3 Senior Non-commissioned Officers brought on Commandant’s staff to lead training efforts
September
• Freshman class takes trip to D-Day Memorial in Bedford, gift of Raymond Reed ’57
• Coffee table book with pictures of trip and signed by all freshman cadets presented to Mrs. Peggy Reed
• Corps Homecoming held— 200 plus alumni march onto the football field in pregame activities, Rake n’
Ramblin 4 (country/bluegrass group formed of VTCC ‘66 alumni perform during dinner reception)
• Caldwell March sponsored by alumni donating $78,000+ to sponsor 117 freshman cadets
October
• Highty-Tighty Reunion; HT Alumni band march first in the VT Homecoming parade and try out a new “tailgate
venue” for their social event
• Pass in Review Parade by Corps Regiment held in honor of Class of 63’s 50th Reunion
• B-25 Flyover at Duke Football game sponsored by VTCC Class of ̓ 49 Alumnus
November-December
• VTCC Alumni Board Fall meeting 1 Nov; Dr. Patty Perillo to speak
• VPI Company, Gregory Guard and Color Guard march in Roanoke’s
Veterans Day Parade
• Veterans Day Ceremony held at War Memorial Chapel
• Fall edition of the Corps Review published
• Rasche Hall removed; new Corps dormitory to begin construction
DIVERSITY, INCLUSION AND COMMUNITY
ENGAGEMENT
August
 Black Alumni Summit
 Strong Together Reception Atlanta
September
 Multicultural Alumni Advisory Board
October
 Ex Lapide Fall Gathering
Ongoing
 Multicultural Alumni Advisory Board strategic
planning
 Ex Lapide information sessions and strategic
Planning
 Additional Strong Together receptions and followup events
 Black Alumni Society Development
Latanya R. Walker
Director, Alumni Relations for Diversity,
Inclusion and Community Engagement
latanya@vt.edu
(540) 231-8970
DIVISION OF STUDENT AFFAIRS
2013 EVENTS
July
• New Parent Welcome Receptions
September
• Fall Family Weekend
October
• DSA Reunion – Recreational Sports
• DSA Alumni Advisory Board Meeting
• DSA Parent Committee Meeting
• Career Services Alumni Speakers
Penny Helms White
Director of Parent and Alumni
• DSA Scholarship Luncheon
Relations
Email: phwite@vt.edu
• RA/RHF Tailgate
Office: 540-231-1348
November
• Alumni/Parent Visits with VP– Northern Virginia
ALUMNI SERVICES &
COMMUNICATIONS COMMITTEE
JEROME FOWLKES, CHAIR
REVENUE
Merchandising/Tour Revenue
Alumni Tours
AIA (Insurance Program)
Blacksburg Partnership (Hokie Bird Statues)
Bookstore Partnership (Advertising/Sponsor)
Bookstore Merchandise
Class Ring Commission
Commemorative Brands (Letterman Jackets, Misc.)
Eric Fitzpatrick - Game Day
Graduate Announcements - Bookstore
Graduate Diploma Frames - Bookstore
LaHart Catalog
Moseley Prints
Quicken Loans
Sponsorships
Standard Chairs (Captains Chairs)
StellarOne
Virginia Tech Magazine Ad Revenue
Total:
2010-11
Actual
2011-12
Actual
2012-13
Actual
2013-14
Actual
2013-14
Projection
$35,853
$80,966
$30,363
$93,516
$20,000
$25,000
$23,316
$150,000
$1,464
$25,000
$97,600
$897
$1,365
$25,000
$25,000
$1,496
$96,900
$865
$100
$25,000
$25,000
$1,777
$109,612
$1,618
$125
$25,000
$25,000
$1,883
$10,683
$0
$0
$0
$0
$7,350
$305
$0
$0
$18,750
$569
$40,000
$150,000
$500
$25,000
$1,000
$99,000
$1,000
$200
$25,000
$25,000
$1,700
$50
$90
$95
$0
$100
$15,000
n/a
n/a
n/a
$6,500
$1,310
$15,968
$2,500
$389,391
$0
$295
n/a
n/a
$37,952
$30,000
$1,500
n/a
n/a
$400,000
$1,217
$2,716
$20,000 $15,000
$7,500
$7,500
$317,584 $339,494
MERCHANDISE AND TOUR REVENUE
$400,000
2013-2014*
$389,381
2012-2013
$339,494
2011-2012
$317,644
2010-2011
$249,067
2009-2010
$213,761
2008-2009
$207,617
2007-2008
$0
$50,000 $100,000 $150,000 $200,000 $250,000 $300,000 $350,000 $400,000 $450,000
* Projected
Growth of Total Program Policies and Premiums
7,000
$7,121
6,000
5,000
$5,166
5,322
$8,000
$7,000
$6,282
$5,750
$7,461
5,880
6,023
$6,000
5,555
4,925
$5,000
4,000
$4,000
3,000
$3,000
2,000
$2,000
1,000
$1,000
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$0
2009
2010
Policies
2011
2012
2013 YTD
Premium (in thousands)
New Policy Purchasing Behavior:
Production by Channel
2%
25%
73%
Field Sales
Call Center
Internet
COMMUNICATIONS
COMMUNICATIONS SUMMARY
2012-2013
(July 1 – June 30)
2013-2014
(Thru September 2013)
211,820
218,029
 Printed Pieces
181
36 YTD
 Email sends
414
132 YTD
 Outsourced Pieces
57
11 YTD
 No. Mailable Alumni
Major Communications Projects June – Dec 2013 include:
• VT Magazine – Fall and Winter Issues
with University Relations
• 2014 Drillfield Series Marketing
Grad Fair
• Developing new email templates
Senior Mailing
Chapter Football and Holiday Events Promotions • Ongoing updating and implementation of
Social Media Strategic Plan
Reunion Materials
• VT Monthly email newsletter
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• Class of 1963 50th Reunion Bugle
• 2014 Travel Tours
• Email Best Practices Research
Responsive Email Templates
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Improves email request submission process
Reduces security concerns
Addresses coding concerns
Optimized for desktop, tablet, and phone
Anticipated rollout: Early 2014
Mobile devices now account for
approx. 50% of email views
SOCIAL MEDIA PRESENCE OVERVIEW
Facebook Likes – 13,270
+ 13.8% over Fall 2012
LinkedIn members – 27,400
+ 16.6% over Fall 2012
Twitter followers – 4,097
+ 47% over Fall 2012
Pinterest followers – 323
+ 336% over Fall 2012
Instagram followers – 343
+ 145% over Spring 2013
A FEW POPULAR FACEBOOK POSTS:
APRIL-SEPTEMBER
Most commented post on Facebook and Twitter:
WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU GIVE TO INCOMING FRESHMEN
FOR A GREAT FIRST YEAR AT VIRGINIA TECH?
Enjoy life in the 24061: You'll never,
ever, have the opportunity to get back
to the same special place and time.
Try not to get any 8 a.m. classes in
winter...walking across the Drillfield
in subzero temps is NOT fun!! LOL
Virginia Tech is one of the most
wonderful places in the world. Live
every moment and know that your
life will never be the same. Welcome
to being a Hokie! Enjoy the ride!
Eat breakfast, enjoy the silence
around the Drillfield in the morning.
Join a student org, try something
new - step out of that comfort
zone, and build friendships with
students, profs, and admins
Being a part of VTRelay for 4 years
was the best decision I made. Lots
of great friends and great memories!
START JUMPING!
2014 - ALUMNI TRAVEL PROGRAM
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Pearls of Southeast Asia
Asian Wonders
Cuban Discovery
Splendors Down Under
Alumni Campus Abroad - Peru, Featuring Machu
Picchu
Tahitian Jewels
Belize Scuba Adventure
Historic Reflections
Alumni Campus Abroad - Normandy, 70th Anniversary
of D-Day
Mediterranean Marvels
Greek Isles Odyssey
VT Grad and Young Alumni Trip
Discover Wales and Yorkshire
Alumni Campus Abroad - Tuscany
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283 Passengers booked for 2014
$10,683 in revenue to date
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Alpine Lakes and Scenic Trains
Provence - International Lifestyles Explorations
Alaskan Frontiers and Glaciers
Canadian Rockies Family Discovery
The Wild West and Yellowstone Family Adventure
Great Pacific Northwest
Cruise The Waterways of Russia
Baltic Treasures
Ireland - Kilkenny, Killarney, and Dublin
Spanish Serenade
Accent on The Rivieras
Treasures of Southern Africa
Cruise the Panama Canal
Old Fashioned Holidays in the South
Caribbean Getaway
Alumni Career Services
Fall Updates and Highlights
Virginia Tech Alumni LinkedIn Group has grown :
18,292 members in Jan 2012 to 27,400 + in September 2013
* Active discussions related to career opportunities and networking events
* Total # of Virginia Tech Alumni with a LinkedIn profile > 109,000
* Membership continues to grow due to industry acceptance of LinkedIn as a strategic social and
business networking resource
Alumni Job Board continues to enable companies to post job opportunities when seeking Hokie
candidates with experience
Participation in Career Fairs introduces employers to our alumni job board. Sessions held for
attendees on “Getting the Most Out of a Career Fair”
Roanoke Blacksburg Technology Council (RBTC) Partnership - Continuing to work with the
Council to promote job opportunities in the region. Job openings from the RBTC will be added to our
alumni job board.
Alumni continue to seek career assistance – help with resume revision, using social media tools
effectively, and resource awareness are the key discussion topics
STUDENT PROGRAMS
COMMITTEE
JIM O’CONNELL, CHAIR
STUDENT ALUMNI ASSOCIATES
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Official Hokie Bucket List – new revision includes “Alumni 18”
Support for Fall Alumni Association Events
Hokie Hi! Welcome Back Picnic – “Tunnel Guards”
Gobblerfest Event on the Drillfield
- Student Organization Fair (SAA and Class Programs)
- SAA Spirit Rally
Class of 2015 Kick-off Concert held downtown with Spirit Rally
Spirit Rallies – August 29, September 6, October 4 (Homecoming), November 15
Float in Blacksburg Holiday Parade
Holiday Banquet for members – Inn at Virginia Tech
2,000 HokieZone T-Shirts distributed at events, to Highty-Tighties, at Bookstore
Bi-weekly meetings
Promote Hokies Respect
Early Bird SAA Recruitment Information Sessions in November
Exec members attended Student Activities leadership retreat in August
Revamping Hokies Hosting Hokies and STAT (Students Today Alumni Tomorrow)
CLASS PROGRAMS
• Family Day Ring Promotion – September 28
• Classes of 2013, 2014, and 2015 Ring Sales
• Class of 2013 Fall Commencement Planning and Speaker Selection
• Class of 2014 Class Gift Planning
• Class of 2015:
-Class Sponsor: Dr. Frank Shushok Jr.
-Kick-off Concert – Downtown Blacksburg
-Class of 2015 Day at Lane Stadium – October 5
-Ring Premiere – October 8
featuring the Minnis E. Ridenour Collection
• Class of 2016:
-Leadership Team Application Process and Information Sessions
-Leadership Interviews and Team Selection
-Ring Design Process
-Leadership Team Retreat
-Dinner hosted by Tom Tillar
• Early Bird Class Election Information Session for Class of 2017
FALL 2013
LEGISLATIVE
UPDATE
FALL 2013 LEGISLATIVE UPDATE
 Grow By Degrees: College, Knowledge, &
Jobs
 JLARC Study: Cost Efficiencies and
Opportunities in Virginia’s System of Higher
Education
 Budget Priorities for 2014-2016
 2014 Legislative Priorities and Issues
 Hokie Day 2014
 Election Day 2013
COLLEGE, KNOWLEDGE & JOBS
• Grow By Degrees Coalition – TJ21
• Phase II: College, Knowledge & Jobs
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Performance Funding for STEM-H Degrees
Student Advising, Work Study Programs, Job Skills Training
Relief from the “Middle Class Squeeze”
Enhance Innovative Technology for Instruction and
Operations
• Support Community College Transfer Grants
STUDYING VIRGINIA’S SYSTEM OF
HIGHER EDUCATION
• What factors affect the cost of higher education?
• What opportunities exist to reduce the cost of higher
education?
1. Trends In Higher Education
2. Review of Auxiliary Enterprises
3. Review of Academic Cost and Efficiency (December 2013)
4. Review of Administrative Efficiency (2014)
5. Strategies and Practices – Recommendations (2014)
VIRGINIA TECH BUDGET PRIORITIES
2014-2016
Agency 208:
 Advance Neurological and Life Science Research
 Increase Virginia Undergraduate Enrollment
 Expand and Enhance STEM-H Degree Production
 Enhance Creative Technologies Programming and Degree
Attainment
Agency 229:
 Operating and Maintenance for Human Agricultural
Biosciences Building I
 Food Safety and Agricultural Productivity Enhancements
2014 LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES
• Support Targeted Investments in Higher Education
• Base Operating, Enrollment Growth, Financial Aid, Research,
Faculty Salaries
• Maintain Institutional Authority for:
• In-State/Out-of-State Enrollment Levels
• Determining Tuition and Fees
• Level III: Information Technology and General Procurement
Practices
HOKIE DAY 2014 - FEBRUARY 6, 2014
HOKIES TO WATCH FOR!
ELECTION DAY: NOVEMBER 5, 2013
Current Hokies in the General Assembly:
Senate of Virginia (Not up for re-election)
• Senate District 10: John Watkins C/O 1969
• Senate District 26: Mark Obenshain C/O 1984
• Senate District 38: Phil Puckett C/O 1974
Virginia House of Delegates (Up for re-election)
• House District 30: Ed Scott (R), C/O 1987
• House District 37: David Bulova (D), C/O 1996
• House District 51: Rich Anderson (R), C/O
1979
• House District 54: Bobby Orrock (R), C/O
1978
• House District 79: Johnny Joannou (D), C/O
1962
• House District 86: Tom Rust (R), C/O 1965
Virginia Tech Alumni Running for Office:
Virginia Statewide Candidates:
• Lieutenant Governor: Sen. Mark Obenshain (R)
Virginia House of Delegates Candidates:
• House District 12: James Harder (D), Current Student
• House District 14: Gary Miller (D), C/O 1970
• House District 35: Leiann Leppin (R), C/O 2004
• House District 45: Jeff Engle (I), C/O 2013
CONTACT INFORMATION
Ralph Byers, byers@vt.edu 540-231-7111
Elizabeth Hooper, ehooper@vt.edu 804-786-1604
Virginia Tech Government Relationswww.govrel.president.vt.edu
Virginia General Assemblyhttp://legis.state.va.us/
Who is your legislator?
http://conview.state.va.us/whosmy.nsf/main?openform