1. The Alumni Association of the
North Carolina School of
Science and Mathematics
2008 Annual Meeting
11 October 2008, 10:30 am
NCSSM campus, Durham, NC
Brian Mahoney, class of 1990
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2. Agenda
2008
Mission of Alumni Association
Your Alumni Board – introductions
2007 – 2008 accomplishments
2008 – 2009 goals & objectives
Election of new board members
Alumni Recognition
What can the Alumni Board do for you?
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3. Mission
2008
“The purpose of the Association shall be to
promote positive, active relationships
among NCSSM Alumni and the larger
NCSSM community in support of the
school’s educational mission, and to focus
such relationships toward volunteerism,
financial giving and stewardship of
NCSSM.”
Article 2, Bylaws of the Alumni Association
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4. Your 2007 – 2008 Alumni Board
Executive Committee 2008
 Brian Mahoney ’90 President, 2008 - 2010
 Colin Law ’86 Vice President, 2008 - 2010
 Amanda Hodges ’97 Secretary, 2008 - 2010
 Darcie Smith ’93 Treasurer, 2007 – 2009
 Michael Martine ’88 Immediate Past President
Volunteer Committee
 Eugene Murray ’82 Chair
 Josh Hardison ‘90
 John Mathew ‘91
 Prerana Patel ’92
 Stephen Roberts ‘87
 Eric Roush ’82
 Kimberly Tisdale Turk ’90
 Darcie Smith ’93 Vice Chair
Fundraising Committee
 Ed Blackman ‘91
 Anna Shepherd ‘05
 Peter Weld ’96
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5. Your 2007 – 2008 Alumni Board
Communications Committee 2008
 Jeff Milbourne ’99 Chair
 Ed Blackman ’91
 John Mathew ‘91
 Valerie Parham-Thompson ’87
 Brian Mahoney ’90 Vice Chair
Social Committee
 Michael Martine ’87 Chair
 Josh Hardison ’90
 Emily Martine ‘88
 Prerana Patel ’92
 Stephen Roberts ’87
 Eric Roush ’82
Ex-Officio
 Therese Taxis Executive Secretary
 Ashwin Perez-da-Silva ’09 SGA President
 Michael Martine ’88 Immediate Past President
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6. 2007 – 2008 Accomplishments
2008
Development of role documentation for board members,
officers, and committees
Recruitment of board members
Contributions to Campus Master Plan
Providing the Alumni voice to NCSSM Board of Trustees
& Foundation Board
Participation of Faculty Excellence Award (Michael
Martine)
CD-ROM versions of Slideshows (Colin Law)
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7. 2007 – 08 Goals and Objectives
2008
Improve communications to, from and between alumni
and the school
Increase alumni participation in fundraising
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Participation level and amount
Strengthen alumni involvement and visibility on campus
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8. Improve Alumni Communications
2008
NCSSM Alumni Connections Website
www.ncssmalumni.com
Class notes, career classifieds and
networking
Alumni Board information and minutes
posted
Communications committee reviewing
opportunities to improve functionality
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9. Increase Fundraising Participation
2008
2008-2009 Annual Fund: $425,000 goal
Current participation is only 11%
 Participation is important for state funding!
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10. Strengthen Alumni Involvement on Campus
2008
Volunteer support
 Adopting residence halls
 Junior Move-in day
 Phone-a-thons and regional fundraising
events
 Alumni Career Forum and alumni speakers
 Reunion weekend
 Volunteerism time & talent form
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11. Nomination & Election 2008 – 2010
2008
Ed Blackman ‘91
Josh Hardison ’90
Amanda Hodges ‘97
John Mathew ’91
Jeff Milbourne ’99
Stephen Roberts ‘87
Anna Shepherd ‘05
Kimberly Tisdale Turk ’90
Valerie Parham-Thompson ’87
Nominations?
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12. Alumni Recognition
2008
Annual alumni volunteer awards
Dr. Virginia Wilson Outstanding Alumni Volunteer Award
Henry Kuo ’82 Service Volunteer Award
Maius Opus Moveo Outstanding Young Alumni Award
Chancellor’s Award for Exemplary Volunteer Service
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13. 2008
What can the Alumni Board do for you?
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14. Thank you for the privilege of
serving you and our School
Please see a Board member immediately
following for any questions or inquiries
about participating directly!
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15. First Slideshows
2008
Class of 1983 Slide Show
ETC Lecture Hall
11:00 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.
Class of 1988 Slide Show
ETC General Assembly Hall (here)
11:00 - 11:45 a.m.
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