virginia tech alumni association spring meeting april 4-5, 2014
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Virginia Tech Alumni AssociationSpring Meeting
April 4-5, 2014
WELCOME DIRECTORS-ELECT
Gordon “Gordy” BrianTom Hughes
Michael KenderAdeel Khan
Nathan LavinkaJake Lutz
Justin Yalung
Alumni Constituencies
Lisa Miller, Chair
FALL EVENT REGISTRATIONS
2,2532,598
2,656
2,8662,874
2,4622,390
2,711
2,1591,984
2,258
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2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013
Class Reunions Constituency Homecomings Total
Alumni ConstituenciesFall 2014 Class Reunions
Event Date # Registrants to date
Young Alumni November 28-29
SAA Reunion November 28-29
Class of ʼ89 October 23-24 49
Class of ʼ84 October 23-24 42
Class of ’79 September 19-20 80
Class of ʼ74 September 19-20 43
Class of ʼ69 October 31- November 1 73
Class of ʼ64 September 25-27 226
Alumni Constituencies Fall 2014 Homecomings
Event Date Registrants to date
Graduate School Homecoming August 30
College of Veterinary Medicine Homecoming August 30
Corps Homecoming September 12-13 78
College of Liberal Arts & Human Sciences Homecoming September 13
College of Natural Resources & Environment Homecoming September 13
College of Agriculture & Life Sciences Homecoming September 20
College of Engineering Homecoming September 28
Student Affairs Homecoming (SGA & Order of the Gavel) September 28
Highty-Tighty Homecoming September 28
Marching Virginians Homecoming September 27
College of Science Homecoming October 23
Pamplin College of Business Homecoming November 2
College of Architecture & Urban Studies Homecoming November 29
Spring & Summer 2014 Events
Event Date Registered to date
Food for Thought: A Taste of Indulgence February 7-8 44
Civil War Weekend March 14-16 102
Black Alumni Reunion March 20-23 96
Old Guard Reunion May 21-23 63
Focus on Photography IV May 30-31 16
Mountain Lake Weekend June 6-7 6
2nd Annual Hokie Classic at the River Course June 16 13
Hokie Beer Festival June 28 42
A Day in the Life of College Admissions July 11-12 27
Healthier and Happier Pets August 8-9 6
2014
January One year anniversary of CALS Connections e-newsletter –
serve as editor Attended Virginia Agribusiness Council Legislative banquet VTAA Real Estate networking event
March Human and Agricultural Biosciences Building 1 Grand
Opening CALS Alumni Awards Program CALS Alumni Organization Board Retreat Winston ‘81, ‘83 and Marilyn ’82 Samuels – recipients of
Influential Black Alumni Award Outstanding Entrepreneur
April Second Annual CALS Alumni Organization New Alumni Launch
Party
May College Commencement address by CALS Alumni
Organization President Old Guard Reunion College Breakfast Virginia Cooperative Extension Centennial Celebration
June
NAADA conference at Penn State - co-presenting a session on Alumni Board Strategic Planning
July
Summer meeting of CALS Alumni Organization
August Alumni Dinner in conjunction with the Virginia Ag Expo in
Kilmarnock; also participate in Expo as an exhibitor CALS Alumni Reception before VT vs. OSU game– Columbus,
OH
Jamie Lucero Director of Alumni Relations E-mail: [email protected]: 540-231-9666Cell: 540-230-2944
September Fall Semester Kickoff Picnic for entire college CALS Fall Fest Homecoming Celebration
October 10th Annual Scramble for Scholars Golf Tournament Fall meeting of CALS Alumni Organization CALS Scholarship Banquet
Other Activities National Agricultural Alumni and Development
Association Board of Directors – 2013-14 Education Committee Chair
CALS Diversity Council member – 2013-14 Chair Part-time doctoral student in Agricultural and Extension
Education Co-leader Montgomery County 4-H Livestock Cloverbud
Club
February– School of Architecture + Design Career Fair and Industry Expo – Blacksburg, VA
February – Myers-Lawson School of Construction Career Fair and Industry Expo – Blacksburg, VA
April – Association of Collegiate Schools of Architecture (ACSA) National Conference –Miami, FL
April – American Planning Association Urban Affairs and Planning National Conference – Atlanta, GA
May – CAUS Annual Graduation Party – Blacksburg, VA
May – Strawberries and Champagne Faculty/Staff Celebration – Blacksburg, VA
May – American Society of Landscape Architects National Conference – Denver, CO
June – American Institute of Architects National Conference – Chicago, IL
College of Architecture and Urban StudiesJan Wilson
Director of Alumni Relations and Career Services202-D Cowgill Hall
Phone: 540.231.1486Email: [email protected]
2014 HighlightsJanuary – American Graphic Design Award to Four Design/Virginia Tech for CAUSe for Engagement Book.January – December – CAUS 50th Anniversary Celebration with ongoing events throughout the year.April– Installation at the Smithsonian's Freer Gallery of Art in Washington DC by a team of designers from Virginia Tech during the National Cherry Blossom Festival.
Spring 2014 Events Regional Outreach – Meet the Dean Receptions & Leadership Lunches
Atlanta - Richmond – New York City – Tidewater • Roanoke - Denver – Phoenix
New York Women’s Networking Event Young Alumni Receptions • National Capital; New York
• VT Talks Business Speaker Series
Wells Fargo Speaker Series Brian Callaghan– Apex Systems founder
BB&T Speaker Series Christopher Halmy – Ally Bank Greg Ip – Editor “The Economist”
Cutchins – Rich Leadership Lecture Bill Bennett – Former Sec. of Education
Pamplin Commencement Speaker – Floyd Merryman– BOV & Management Advisory Board
Corporate Sponsored Tailgate: Ernst & Young – KPMG – Deloitte
Pamplin Homecoming
Pamplin Advisory Boards 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 RelationsE-mail: [email protected]: 540-231-9551Cell: 540-599-3215
Carolyn Bain, Director of Alumni Relations E-mail: [email protected] Office: 540-231-5753 Cell: 540-553-1761
College of Engineering 2014 Spring Events 4/10 – Civil and Environmental Engineering Alumni Awards Dinner 4/26 - Spring Football Game – Student Engineers’ Council and Forum 4/24 – Academy of Engineering Excellence 4/25 – Engineering Advisory Board 5/17 - College of Engineering Commencement 5/22 – Old Guard Breakfast
Spring 2014January 22 Real Estate Networking Event in Arlington, VA with other colleges
and VT Alumni Association – Residential Management Program
January 27 SOPA Dean’s Reception – Nicholas Ross, Piano
February 13 CLAHS Regional Gathering in Tampa – Cancelled due to weather
February 19 CLAHS Regional Gathering in Orlando
February 28 SOPA Dean’s Reception – Three Days of Rain
March 3 Alumni Speaker: AHRM Kitchen and Bath Design – Jessica Altman
March 14-16 Civil War Weekend at The Inn at Virginia Tech
March 20 Alumni Speakers: Communication - Matt and Jodi Arden
March 21 Dean’s Roundtable Spring Meeting (Development Focused)
April 13 SOPA Reception for Dept. of Music – Exposition I: Create
April 25 Alumni Advisory Board Spring Meeting (Alumni Focused)
April 25 SOPA Dean’s Reception – Spring Awakening
April 26 CLAHS Suite for Spring Game – Alumni Advisory Board
JuneThe Future of Diversity in Our Disciplines and Careers Conference
Mountain Lake Biology Research Open HouseSeptember
Virginia Tech American Fisheries Society Meeting – Little Rock Fall Forestry and Wildlife Field Tours
Forest Recreation and Environmental Conservation Seminar SeriesOctober
CNRE Homecoming and TailgateWorking Woods Walk – Montpelier Demonstration Forest
NovemberCNRE Career Fair
Northern VA Alumni and Students EventMarch
Virginia Tech Forestry Club Hosts 57th Annual Southern Forestry Conclave – Claytor Lake
Jordan McCauley, Director of Alumni RelationsE-mail: [email protected]: 434-444-1855
2013-2014 Events
College of ScienceDonna Wardell, Director of Alumni
[email protected] | 540-231-8706February 2014
• Hokie Day at the General Assembly with three students from our Dean’s Leadership Council
April 2014• Deans Roundtable Scholarship Selection Interviews,
Blacksburg, VA• Deans Roundtable Scholarship Awards Dinner,
Blacksburg, VA• Geosciences alumni breakfast, Blacksburg, VA
May 2014• Commencement Reception for all COS Graduates,
Blacksburg, VA• Departmental Commencement Ceremonies,
Blacksburg, VA
June 2014• Spring Roundtable Meeting, Blacksburg, VA
COS students with Gov. McAuliffe on
Hokie Day
COS student Kody Cobb in Ghana
COS students Participate in
Hokies Abroad Antarctica
3 credit course
Graduates and families celebrate at Fall Commencement Breakfast
COLLEGE OF SCIENCEBiological Sciences Chemistry Economics Geosciences
Mathematics Physics Psychology Statistics
2013-14 EVENTSJuly – VMRCVM Component of AG Governor’s School – BlacksburgJuly– American Veterinary Medical Association Conference & Alumni Reception – ChicagoAugust – VMRCVM Prospective Student Event at Baltimore Zoo – BaltimoreAugust – VVMA Picnic and tubing with the Class of 2017 – McCoyAugust – Visits to VMRCVM Alumni Hospitals – Virginia Beach, Norfolk and ChesapeakeSeptember – Class of ‘08 (5th Reunion) – Barrel Oak Winery – The PlainsSeptember – Stepping Down Reception Honoring Dean Gerhardt SchurigSeptember – Continuing Education – RoanokeOctober - Welcome Reception for Dean Cyril ClarkeOctober – Continuing Education – Virginia Beach and RichmondOctober – VVMA/MVMA Mentee/Mentor Workshop – BlacksburgOctober – Bavarian Bash at Mountain Lake Lodge - Entire College and VMRCVM Class of ’88 Reunion November - Potomac Regional Veterinary Conference – The GreenbrierNovember - VMRCVM Homecoming and Reunion for Classes of ‘93, ‘98, ‘03 – Blacksburg and Alumni Society Board
Meeting (over 250 attendees)December – Visits to VMRCVM Alumni Hospitals – Tennessee and VirginiaDecember - American Association of Equine Practitioners Conference & Alumni Reception - NashvilleJanuary – North America Veterinary Conference & Alumni Reception – OrlandoFebruary – 2nd Annual Casino Night ($9000 towards Compassionate Care Fund) w/500 attendeesFebruary – VVMA Winter Conference and Alumni Society Board Meeting – Hotel RoanokeMarch – Visits to VMRCVM Alumni Hospitals – Richmond and Petersburg
Lynn YoungDirector of Alumni Relations
E-mail:[email protected]: 540-231-5809Cell: 540-230-8745
2014 Marks the 30th anniversary of the first graduating VMRCVM Class of ’84AND
Over 100 alumni were visited in their Veterinary Practices!
October Homecoming Tailgate sponsored by Lowes Hyundai company display – Holtzman Alumni Center Virginia Tech Graduation Fair Virginia Tech for “Real” Life Speaker Series: Personal Brand and Social Influence for your Careers Young Alumni Mixer – New York City, NY
November Young Alumni Mixer – Culpeper, Virginia Young Alumni Mixer – Harrisonburg, Virginia Virginia Tech for “Real” Life Speaker Series: Top Ten Tips for Graduating Seniors
December VT Magazine Article highlighting VTAA and Montgomery County Dept. of Economic Development partnership
January Young Alumni Mixer – Southern Maryland Essential Europe Grad Trip Information Booth and Information Sessions
February Essential Europe Grad Trip Information Booth and Information Sessions Young Alumni Mixer – Charlotte, NC sponsored by Lowes Virginia Tech Graduation Fair
March SXSW Technology Mixer, Austin, TX - sponsored by Montgomery County Dept. of Economic Development Young Alumni Mixer – Richmond, VA Young Alumni Mixer – Virginia Beach, VA Virginia Tech for “Real” Life Speaker Series: The Art of Interviews
April 2014 Student Recognition Banquet Virginia Tech for “Real” Life Speaker Series: Generations at Work
May Reading Day Study Session Virginia Tech Grad Bash Commencement Reception hosted by the Alumni Association Young Alumni Mixer – Arlington, VA sponsored by TBA Young Alumni Mixer – New River Valley, VA
June Young Alumni Mixers – Roanoke VA, Baltimore MD, and Loudon County VA
Gwen HarringtonDirector of Alumni Relations for
Sponsorships, Travel and Young AlumniEmail: [email protected]
Objective: Promote young alumni participation in Alumni Association events and services including local chapter activities, constituency programs, mixers, reunions, social and professional networking and community service. Engage young alumni by developing programs and services specific to their needs and interests.
Current Programs: Marketing Campaign: “VirginiaTechforlife. All alumni are members for life. No dues, ever!”
Young Alumni brochure, senior mailing, website, and branded logo Social Media
Young Alumni Reunion Alumni come back to campus, catch up with friends and past classmates, and watch Virginia Tech football. The night before the
game, the reunion kicks off with a happy hour social. Game day, alumni gather on the lawn of the Alumni Center for a fun-filled tailgate, Hokie-style.
Young Alumni Mixers Regional happy hours that allow alumni to network in a fun social environment
Alumni Chapter Young Alumni Chairs Oversee programming to better engage young alumni for the chapter
New Initiatives: Young Alumni E-Newsletter – Quarterly
The first young alumni e-newsletter is scheduled for May to graduating students. The content will reflect the Young Alumni brochure sent in their senior mailing. The brochure outlines all the programs and services that the Alumni Association has to offer.
The following three newsletters will highlight upcoming college and alumni events, VT News topics (relevant to this demographic) , Alumni Association content, and profiles on successful young alumni.
Young Alumni Advisory Council The Young Alumni Advisory Council (YAAC) will be comprised of Alumni Association Board members who have graduated within the
last 15 years. They will advise the Young Alumni Director on matters key to engaging young alumni. The council’s advice to specific programs and services for this demographic will be valuable.
Restructured Young Alumni Website
Gwen HarringtonDirector of Alumni Relations for
Sponsorships, Travel and Young AlumniEmail: [email protected]
94,955 Young Alumni
41% of Hokies are Young Alumni
Classes ‘98 – ‘13
Spring and Summer 2014 Events
Dec 2013/January 2014• VTCC Alumni Executive Committee Meeting (approved Spring 2014 Class Champion Dinners)• Commandant Speaking Engagements with VT Alumni Chapters (Huntsville, AL and Northern Neck, VA)• Highty-Tighty Alumni Board meeting; reorganized board structure to be more effective in planning alumni
events, increasing alumni participation and supporting the Regimental BandFebruary 2014• Women of the VTCC breakfast; 15 alumnae in attendance- Guest speaker Deb Cheslow, ’87, first female
military pilot from the Corps. 150 female VTCC cadets, as well as a female VMI and VWIL cadet attendees March 2014• VTCC Alumni board sponsors two Class Champion dinners for Junior and Senior cadets (500 total);
welcome cadets to ranks of Alumni, discuss post-graduation VTCCA efforts, to include new Class Champion program
• VTCC Leadership Conference/Cutchins Lecture – keynote speaker Bill Bennett, Former Sec of Education• Spring issue of the Corps Review publishedApril 2014 • Gunfighter Panel (four VTCC alumni speakers) for Cadet regiment• VTCC Alumni Executive Committee Board Meeting• Commandant Speaking Engagement with VT Alumni NCR Chapter• Gregory Guard (VTCC Honorary Drill Team) 50th Anniversary DinnerMay 2014• Spring VTCC Alumni Board MeetingJune 2014• Commandant Speaking to VT Alumni Baltimore Chapter (TBD)
Patience Larkin, Alumni DirectorE-mail: [email protected]: 540-231-9369Cell: 443-883-5722
The Virginia Tech Corps of CadetsDeveloping Today’s Leaders for Tomorrow
Women of the VTCC Breakfast (Feb ‘14)
Diversity, Inclusion and Community Engagement
August Black Alumni Summit Strong Together Reception Atlanta
September Multicultural Alumni Advisory Board
October Ex Lapide Fall Gathering
February Strong Together Reception Atlanta
March Black Alumni Reunion
Ongoing Multicultural Alumni Advisory Board strategic
planning Ex Lapide information sessions and strategic
Planning Additional Strong Together receptions and follow-up
events Black Alumni Society Development
Latanya R. Walker Director, Alumni Relations for Diversity, Inclusion and Community Engagement [email protected] (540) 231-8970
Division of Student Affairs2014 Events
February 3 Alumni Speakers Panel – Leadership Tech
March 21 – 23 Men’s Club Lacrosse Alumni Reunion
March 24 Alumni Speakers Panel – Leadership Tech
April 25 - 27 Spring Family Weekend
Family Tailgate
Family of the Year Award
April 26 Division of Student Affairs Alumni Advisory Board Meeting
April 26 Division of Student Affairs Parent Committee Meeting
June 23 - 26 Transfer Student Orientation – Family Sessions
Penny Helms White Parent and Alumni Relations Email: [email protected] Office: 540-231-3678
• Real Estate January 22, 2014Arlington, VA
• Hospitality and TourismFebruary 27, 2014Arlington, VA
• TechnologyMarch 10, 2014Austin, TX
Alumni Professional Networking EVENTSThese events provide an opportunity to make contacts with alumni in specific fields and explore trends with fellow professionals. Alumni who want to expand their network and create new business opportunities are encouraged to share information about career paths, industry trends, and professional development. Enjoy complimentary appetizers and a cash bar.
UPCOMING
• DefenseWashington, DC
• Hospitality and TourismHouston, TX
• FinanceCharlotte, NC
• TheaterNew York City, NY
• Non-ProfitsAtlanta, GA
Alumni Chapters Committee
Marvin Boyd, Chair
Chapter Committee Goals Alumni Board Engagement
Student and Family Engagement
Training and Tools
Chapter Team Areas of Focus Succession Planning
Broadening Audiences
Hokie Hospitality
Training and Tools (Best Practices)
Social Media and Marketing
Branded Events Professional Networking Events
Young Alumni Receptions
Hokie Nation Serves Community Service
Strong Together Receptions
Student Engagement Parent & Family Programs
Events for Scholarship Students
Senior Programs
Graduate Student Engagement
Alumni Chapter Scholarships
Other Types of Events Student Send-Off Picnics
Family Friendly Events (bowling, skiing, etc.)
TV Game Watching Parties
Local Professional Sporting Events
Wine/Beer Tasting
Speaker Event
Hokie Holiday Parties
Other Types of Events (continued) Community Service Projects
Cultural Events
Hokie Day in Richmond
Student Recruitment/Admissions Fairs
Scholarship Fundraising
Golf Tournaments
Alumni Services &Communications Committee
Jerome Fowlkes, Chair
Revenue
2010-11 Actual
2011-12 Actual
2012-13Actual
2013-14 Actual
2013-14Projection
2014-15Projection
Merchandising/Tour Revenue Alumni Tours $35,853 $30,363 $23,316 $25,493 $40,000 $35,000 AIA (Insurance Program) $80,966 $93,516 $150,000 $0 $150,000 $150,000 Blacksburg Partnership (Hokie Bird Statues) $1,464 $805 $500 $700 Bookstore Partnership (Advertising/Sponsor) $20,000 $25,000 $25,000 $0 $25,000 $25,000 Bookstore Merchandise $1,375 $1,000 $3,500 Class Ring Commission $97,600 $96,900 $109,612 $17,000 $99,000 $100,000 Commemorative Brands (Letterman Jackets, Misc.) $897 $865 $1,618 $2,920 $1,000 $2,000 Eric Fitzpatrick - Game Day $1,365 $100 $125 $0 $200 $200 Graduate Announcements - Bookstore $25,000 $25,000 $25,000 $12,500 $25,000 $25,000 Graduate Diploma Frames - Bookstore $25,000 $25,000 $25,000 $25,000 $25,000 $25,000 LaHart Catalog $1,496 $1,777 $1,883 $1,656 $1,700 $2,000
Moseley Prints $50 $90 $95 $0 $100 $100
Quicken Loans $15,000 n/a n/a n/a n/a
Sponsorships* $6,500 $0 $30,000 -- Standard Chairs (Captains Chairs) $1,217 $2,716 $1,310 $2,927 $1,500 $1,500 StellarOne $20,000 $15,000 $15,968 $67 n/a n/a Virginia Tech Magazine Ad Revenue $7,500 $7,500 $2,500 n/a n/a n/a
Total:$317,58
4 $339,494 $389,391 $89,743 $400,000 $370,000
*reported separately
Merchandise and Tour Revenue
*Projected**Excludes sponsorships
2007-2008
2008-2009
2009-2010
2010-2011
2011-2012
2012-2013
2013-2014*
2014-2015*
$0 $100,000 $200,000 $300,000 $400,000 $500,000
$207,617
$213,760
$249,067
$317,644
$339,494
$389,381
$400,000
$370,000**
Discover – LAUNCHED 11/13
InsuranceNew Business Results vs. Goal
1,174
Policies =
94% of
Goal Met
76 Poli-cies =
6% Goal Shortfall
2013 Goal Met 2013 Goal Remaining
2013 Growth Goal: 1,250 Policies = .68% 2013 Actual Production: 1,174 Policies = .64%
(Liberty Mutual Alumni Segment Goal = .69%)
Insurance2013 New Business Results
1st Quarter 2nd Quarter 3rd Quarter 4th Quarter0
50
100
150
200
250
$0
$200,000
$400,000
$600,000
$800,000
$1,000,000
$1,200,000
$1,400,000
112 127 120
98
164 182 192
130
12 15 11 11 $281,720
$592,807
$916,811
$1,189,962
Auto Home Other 2013 Program Premium
288 324 323 239
• Total 2013 NB Policies: 1,174
• Total YTD NB Premium: $1,189,962
• NB Participation Goal for 2013: 1,250 Policies
• Total Program Policies: 6,067
• Total Program Premium: $7,841,230 Participation: 3.3%
Total Avg. Auto Savings in 2013: OVER $195K
2014 - ALUMNI TRAVEL PROGRAM 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
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
243 Passengers booked for 2014 $25,493 (VTAA Dashboard figures as of March 1, 2014)
Communications
Communications Summary2012-2013
(July 1 – June 30)2013-2014
(Thru February 2014)
No. Mailable Alumni 211,820 218,029
Printed Pieces 181 87 YTD
Email sends 414 261 YTD
Outsourced Pieces 57 28 YTD
Major Communications Projects June – Dec 2013 Include: • VT Magazine – Spring and Summer Issues• VT NetLetter (Monthly)• Ring Dance• Senior Mailing• Reunion mailers, website, emails• Homecoming websites and emails• Chapter emails and postcards• Drillfield Series marketing and materials• Old Guard• Civil War Weekend
• HokieZone T-shirt• Grad Bash T-shirt• Affinity Services email newsletter• Continue to develop and implement
Social Media Strategic Plan• University CMS advisory committee
• Approximately 80% of total annual communications printing occurs between February and May
New Email Templates• Improved submission process for chapters• Improved security and better code• Optimized for desktop, tablet, and phone • Began using these for Alumni Association emails Winter 2014• Anticipated rollout for chapter emails: Spring 2014
Mobile devices now account for approx. 50% of email views
Social Media Presence Overview
Facebook Likes – 13,838
LinkedIn members – 29,125
Twitter followers – 4,745
Pinterest followers – 464
Instagram followers – 1,031
+ 10% over Spring 2013
+ 15.45% over Spring 2013
+ 40.55% over Spring 2013
+ 145.5% over Spring 2013
+ 636.43% over Spring 2013
Social Media Strategic Plan
• Monitor social media trends• Use analytics to help determine
what to post and when• Watch for opportunities to
partner with the University Relations to promote our events and programs through University channels
A Few Popular Posts: October-February
Alumni Career Resources ProgramUpdates and Highlights
Virginia Tech Alumni LinkedIn Group Continues to be active with discussions and significant increase in numbers: From
18,292 members in Jan 2012 to 29,200+ in March 2014Total number of Virginia Tech alumni and students with LinkedIn profiles is > 112,000
Webinars held and posted on the website for alumni to view:Alumni Connections Using LinkedInImportant Considerations When Crafting Your Resume
Classes interested in Alumni Connections and CareersInvited to speak at two classes in March and Career Jump Start for Athletes in JanSpoke to Debbie’s Leadership Class regarding the Alumni Career Resources
Career Fairs – attended campus career fairsNRV Career Fair – March 11th
Chapter Networking EventPresenting LinkedIn capabilities to Roanoke chapter Mar 18th
Continuous flow of alumni calls and meetings to review resumes, help with making alumni connections, consulting on job search strategies
Nancy Brittle [email protected]
Student Programs Committee
Jim O’Connell, Chair
Student Alumni Associates
Spring Events New and improved Hokie Bucket List Promotion New Membership Recruitment – 47 new members New Member Orientation and Training Low Techs performance at campus philanthropy events Grad Fair – February 12 CASE ASAP Conference in Charleston, SC – February 6-9 SAA Team at The Big Event with Smithfield – April 5 Spring Retreat – April 13 Support for 3.2 Run in Remembrance and April 16 Day of Remembrance
activities Spring Spirit Rally at Relay for Life – April 25 Senior Wine and Cheese Reception – April 29 Spring Banquet – May 6
Class SystemSpring Events Class of 2014 and 2015 Ring Sales Class of 2016 Ring Design Process
- Visit to Balfour in Austin, Tx WITH 2016 Ring Design Chair
- Class Ring Design
- Marketing Materials
- Video and Production Planning Class of 2015 Ring Delivery Class of 2015 80th Anniversary Ring Dances & Banquet featuring the
Minnis E. Ridenour Ring Collection Class of 2017 Elections – March 3 Class Leadership Team Gathering at TOTS Class of 2014 Grad Bash – May 15
FALL 2014 MEETING
OCTOBER 23-25, 2014
THURSDAY NIGHT GAMEVT vs. MIAMI
FRIDAY AND SATURDAY BOARD MEETING