1. A R A B U N I T Y S C H O O L
AUS Alumni Association
1st AUS Development & Alumni
Relations (DAR) meeting
2 1 S T S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 3

2. Agenda
 Welcome / Introduction / Ice Breaker
 Overview
 AUS Advisory Board
 Alumni Association and DAR Committee
 Vision / Roles and Responsibilities
 1st AUS Networking Night
 Briefing
 Brainstorming
 3i strategy (Idea, Innovate and Implement)

3. About
 The Arab Unity School (AUS) Alumni
Association was formally endorsed on Feb 9
2013 by Ms. Arwa Abdul Hussain Taher,
Executive Director
 The AUS Alumni Association is an official
AUS chapter which represents more than
10,000 alumni living throughout the world
 AUS Alumni Association shall encourage
alumni to develop strong ties with each
other and AUS through an engaging mix of
programs and activities

4. Arab Unity School Advisory Board
Development and Alumni Relations (DAR) Committee
Association A Association B
Structural Overview

5. Ice Breaker

6. Development & Alumni Relations (DAR) Committee
 Director: Mrs. Arwa Taher
 President: TBA
 AUS Liaison Officer: Mrs. Gomes
 Faizan Hassan: Finance Manager
 Mashfique Hussain: Web Manager
 Mehvish Fatima: Media Relations
Manager
 Imran Omar Buksh: Marketing
Manager
 Principal: Mrs. Sunita
 Vice President: TBA
 Manal Siddiqui: General Secretary
 Rizwan Farooq: Events Manager
 Rabea Ahmed: Social Media
Manager
 Raza Hassan Ali: Sales Manager
 Nashmia Rashid: Media Content
Officer

7. Vision
"To be recognized as the gateway that fosters lifelong
connections between its alumni and Arab Unity
School"

8. Mission
"The mission of the AUS Alumni Association is to
serve its members and alumni and to support and
serve the needs of Arab Unity School, its students,
faculty, staff, and friends"

9. Value Statements
1. Promote and preserve the distinctive values and traditions of Arab Unity
School (AUS), founded in 1974 on 2nd of October by Mrs. Zainab Taher
2. Promote AUS’s role as a provider of quality education at an affordable price
through progressive teaching methods and advanced technology
3. Communicate to alumni, students and other constituents the achievements,
concerns and activities of the Alumni Association and Arab Unity School
4. Encourage alumni and friends to make their human and financial resources
available to AUS, and influence others to help AUS achieve its goals
5. Provide networks for alumni to interact with each other and with AUS
6. Building on the legacy of past leadership, pass on to future generations a
strong Association that will serve effectively the interests of alumni and be a
strong advocate for Arab Unity School

10. What is expected from DAR?
 2013 / 2014
 Passion; purely voluntarily
 Meeting once in a month / off during summers
 5 hours a week

11. How do we start?
 Paid membership in the AUS Alumni Association, open to
all graduates, students, fans, and friends, is the most
recognizable way of expressing loyalty and affinity to AUS
 Engagement process
 Register for free with limited access to benefits and privileges
 Paid member with full access to benefits and privileges
 Modes of engagement
1. Network
2. Support
3. Connect
4. Merchandise

12. 1. Network
 Reunions / Networking
nights
 Corporate profile
providing services and
products
 Search / announce jobs
 Career mentors during
graduation events
 Facilitate economic
opportunities

13. 2. Support
 Alumni Awards
 Honor through dedication
 Applicable to both Alumni, faculty
and ex faculty
 Generate funds
 Scholarships funded by Alumni’s
 New development for the school
 2nd Generation / Alumni
offspring's
 Attract through offers and
scholarships

14. 3. Connect
 Website
 Dedicated AUS Alumni Portal
 Online directory
 Magazines
 Emails / database
 Social Media
 Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter
 Email for life

15. 4. Merchandise
 Promote memorabilia
 Desktop items – pens, cups,
mugs
 Apparel – shirts, caps,
sweatshirts
 Car decal
 AUS calendar
 Certificate / Card

16. 1st AUS Alumni
Networking Night
1st AUS Development & Alumni
Relations (DAR) meeting
3 0 T H S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 3

17. What is a Networking Night?
An event usually held in the evening where a group of people
exchange information, contacts, and experience for
professional or social purposes
 Possible networking goals:
• To increase market share/customers
• To find new ideas
• To learn and develop yourself
• To find a job/work/career
• To find new colleagues/friends
• To pursue a hobby or interest
• To gain new perspectives on topics of
interest to you
• To go into business for yourself

18. 1st AUS Alumni Networking Nite
 30th Sept 2013
 7 to 9 pm
 New Taher Hall
 AED 20 cover charge
 Dress code: Straight from the
office, a business suit, national dress
or smart casual is all acceptable
attire
 Eligibility: an ex-student of Arab Unity School over 21 years old or in
the last year of college may attend. All current & former teachers and
administrators of AUS are also welcome. You do not need to be employed
as one major reason of participating

19. 3i Strategy
Idea / Initiative
Innovation
Implement?

20. Before and After
Before
 Aim for at least 100
attendees
 Create a lot of hype
and momentum
 Call non Facebook
alumni’s
After
 Put a lot of pics after
the event followed by
comments
 Budget analysis
 Announce the next date
– Dec 2013? Or do a
poll?

21. Initiative: Menu

22. Initiative: Countdown / Tips
1. Be sure to introduce yourself! Say your name clearly. Use an
"elevator" speech: describe who you are or what you do in ten
seconds or less
2. Bring plenty of business cards! When appropriate, offer a
business card, and ask the other person for one of his or hers
3. Name tag is worn on the right side to provide an easy sight-line
to your name when shaking hands
4. Have an effective handshake. This may appear obvious, but you
have probably been on the receiving end of at least one "bone-
crusher" and one "limp fish.“
5. Working a room: Don't stay too long in one place. After eight to
ten minutes, excuse yourself with a pleasantry such as, "It was
nice meeting you ... “
6. Be sure to introduce yourself! Say your name clearly. "Hello, my
name is Tom Jones, It's a pleasure to meet you."
7. Once the event is over, your networking doesn't stop! Be sure to
follow up with those you've met, keep in contact, share
information and offer to help in any way you can

23. Initiative: Badges / Name Tags
The name tag is worn on the right side to provide an easy sight-line to your
name when shaking hands.

24. Initiative: Photography

25. Initiative: Cash Counter / Registration

26. Initiative: AUS Photo Corner

27. Initiative: Message Board

28. Initiative: Current and Ex Faculty

29. Initiative: Support Staff

30. Initiative: Podium / Speakers

31. Idea: Awards

32. Idea: Quiz / Spot Prizes

33. Idea: Sponsorships for booths and awards

34. Idea: Giveaways

35. Idea: Twitter Feeds

36. Idea: online sign up

37. Idea: Opening Ceremony like Morning Assembly

38. Idea: Pair Discount

39. Idea: Collage video of old pics

40. KEY TAKEAWAY
INVITE AT LEAST 5 ALUMNI
PERSONALLY AND ENSURE THEY
ARE COMING!!
Thank you