Hallmarks of a Happy Club
Hallmarks of a Happy Club
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Medium Clubs
1,300-3,000 alumni in your area Medium Clubs
In order to maintain an affiliation with the BAA and all the perks that come with that affiliation you must:
Hold at least 4 – 8 gatherings each year.
Maintain a core team of at least 5 officers (typically President, Vice President, Treasurer, Secretary, Events Chair and Communications Officer).
Keep in touch with members through at least 5 BRAVO email broadcasts each year.
Stick to your bylaws - Framework for Medium
Remember that each of your events and communications must exemplify the mission of Brown University.
Remember that each of your events and communications must exemplify the mission of Brown University.
A volunteer team with 10 - 15 or more members from all walks of life—and from several decades of alumni graduation years. It’s nice to mix it up! (AND, how can you plan events for all ages if you only have one age represented on your team?)
A willingness
to share the work by letting all interested alumni volunteer,
to ask for help by soliciting new volunteers, and
to let go of the reins at the right time by letting new leaders take over. Remember this maxim that we just made up: Good leaders work like dogs; great leaders delegate.
Monthly brainstorming meetings for the leadership team to discuss goals, coordinate volunteers, and more
A robust committee structure, for example, young alumni, women, events, marketing, communications, membership, and/or multicultural committees, to meet the diverse needs and interests of your club members.
Two or more events per month—alumni want to network socially and professionally!—some of them recurring, such as a book club meeting, young alumni happy hour, sporting events or family events
6. More members! And more, and more. Lost, lonely Brunonians are out there. And your aggressive marketing can find them.
7. Frequently updated website and Facebook pages (aren’t you online 24 – 7 anyway?)
8. A “learning never stops” mentality, demonstrated by organizing events where Brown faculty, administrators, or distinguished alumni speak
9. Regular check-ins with the Brown Alumni Association and University
10. Making friends across the “aisle”—working with or reaching out to other (Ivy/Ivy+) school clubs and Brown alumni groups
Remember: you’re not doing it alone! The Brown Alumni Association (BAA) and Alumni Relations is here for you, whether you need tech support, financial resources, or a sympathetic ear.
Our alumni are a diverse and multi-faceted bunch. To learn more about the other ways to connect, collaborate and create amazing programming, reach out to your other alumni clubs and affinity groups
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