Reunion Class Leadership Handbook
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Reunion Class Leadership Handbook alum.lu/comeback give.lu/giveback Contents Click on any entry to jump directly to the corresponding section. Welcome Letter ........................................................................................3 The Importance of Alumni Volunteers ...............................................4 Top 10 Questions About Alumni Weekend .......................................5 Reunion Hall of Fame .............................................................................7 Reunion Giving Supports the Lehigh Experience ............................8 Key Points for a Successful Reunion ...................................................9 2015 Committee Timeline ....................................................................10 Telling Your Lehigh Story .....................................................................13 Lehigh University: Fast Facts ..............................................................14 Campus Map ...........................................................................................15 Resources Peer Outreach Templates for Personalization ..........................16 Ways to Give .....................................................................................20 Alumni Relations Staff Liaison Directory ...................................21 Reunion Vendor Directory .............................................................22 Class Account Balances ..................................................................23 2015 Reunion Hotel Room Blocks ................................................24 Important Websites ........................................................................25 alum.lu/comeback give.lu/giveback 2 Dear Lehigh Class Leadership Volunteer, Thank you for investing your valuable time and resources in reunion. Each year, 1,200 alumni, family, and friends return to Old South Mountain to reconnect with each other and with beloved Lehigh. A renewed sense of Lehigh pride is instilled as attendees reflect back on their memories and experience on campus and learn more about how current-day faculty, staff, and alumni are impacting the world. Reunion class leaders like you help make the reunion celebration extra special for fellow classmates by engaging peers to connect with Lehigh in a variety of meaningful ways. By encouraging your classmates to “come back” to campus and to “give back” to your alma mater, you and your fellow alumni ensure a unforgettable, successful reunion celebration, while preserving the hallmark Lehigh experience for future generations of students. This handbook outlines essential information to help you develop and implement a stellar reunion. We hope you enjoy your volunteer experience, and we look forward to partnering with you in the months ahead. With Gratitude, Meghan Wolf ’02 ’03 Susan Lopez Director Director Reunion Giving Traditional Programs alum.lu/comeback give.lu/giveback 3 The Importance of Alumni Volunteers Your volunteer involvement is an integral part of the university’s outreach efforts. Volunteers are able to personalize messages, increase the number of alumni contacted, and provide Lehigh with important insight regarding their classmates. This volunteer experience provides you with the opportunity to connect with classmates and gain an insider’s view of the university today. The Alumni Relations team is committed to making your volunteer experience successful and will provide resources to assist you with your outreach. Your Role as a Volunteer • Lead by example by making a personally meaningful gift to Lehigh, while encouraging classmates to do the same • Help maximize the Reunion Class Gift Campaign and Alumni Weekend attendance by providing education and information to classmates; serve as primary point of connect for Alumni Weekend questions • Help plan special events for classmates • Participate in monthly conference calls and/or webinars with Alumni Relations staff liaisons and fellow class reunion volunteers to discuss progress, new initiatives, deliverables and deadlines • Assist in recruiting and managing additional volunteers • Conduct personal outreach to class members, particularly during challenges and blitzes • Attend Alumni Weekend: May 14 – 17 • Have a great weekend reconnecting and celebrating! alum.lu/comeback give.lu/giveback 4 Top 10 Questions About Alumni Weekend 1. How do I register? Registration materials will be mailed out in February and online registration will be live in mid-February at alum.lu/comeback. Be sure to register by May 1! 2. Can I bring my family? Yes! There are family-friendly activities all weekend. When you’re ready for some “you time,” bring your kids to Lehigh’s fully accredited childcare center. NOTE: You must pre-register for childcare in order to guarantee your spot. Space is limited, so register by April 3! 3. Where do I park? Complimentary parking is provided in all campus parking areas, including the Alumni Memorial Parking Pavilion, the Campus Square Parking Garage and the Zoellner Arts Center Parking Garage. 4. Will transportation be provided during the weekend? Yes. Shuttle service is provided for your convenience. Shuttles pick up and drop off at most event locations on campus. Off-campus shuttle service will be available for attendees staying at select hotels. 5. Can friends from other classes attend Alumni Weekend? Absolutely! Alumni Weekend will celebrate the benchmark reunion classes, but all alumni, friends and family are invited to join in the festivities. 6. How will I know if my friends are coming back? As classmates register for Alumni Weekend, their names will appear on the attendee list on the Alumni Weekend website at alum.lu/comeback. 7. What should I wear? Plan for walking the familiar rolling hills of Lehigh’s campus! We recommend comfortable shoes and casual clothes for daytime events. For evening events we recommend business casual attire. 8. Will the fitness center be open? The fitness center will not be open during AlumniWeekend, but several fitness classes will be available including yoga on Friday, May 15 and Saturday, May 16, and a running group on Saturday, May 16. alum.lu/comeback give.lu/giveback 5 9. Where should I stay? e Ther are hotel blocks at local hotels for your use. Housing is assigned by projected class needs and availability at each hotel. Please contact the hotel directly to reserve your room. Book early, because space is limited! 10. Where do I go when I arrive on campus? Your first stop on campus is Reunion Headquarters, located in the Alumni Memorial Building. There you will pick up your registration packet containing event bracelet, recognition items like ribbons for your name tag, and class giveaways. alum.lu/comeback give.lu/giveback 6 Reunion Hall of Fame The ultimate aspiration – joining the leaderboard! As a reunion class leader, your involvement, enthusiasm, and peer-to-peer conversations are critical to achieving class goals. Below is the illustrious Lehigh Reunion Hall of Fame. Reunion Donors Dollars Raised*** APS Members Attendance 5th 404 (1987) $137,572 (1988) 40 (2009) 163 (1989) 10th 421 (1977) $242,929 (1988) 40 (1987) 171 (1988) 15th 397 (1977) $459,905 (1994) 48 (1986) 144 (1988) 20th 368 (1977) $3,389,794 (1987) 68 (1987) 123 (1991) 25th 337 (1988) $2,457,310 (1988) 102 (1988) 222 (1988) 30th 305 (1969) $6,885,020 (1984) 73 (1980) 102 (1984) 35th 311 (1953) $9,596,124 (1971) 80 (1957) 72 (1952) 40th 350 (1950) $17,321,419 (1991) 77 (1958) 98 (1958) 45th 346 (1949) $27,9669,812 (1969) 64 (1965) 81 (1958) 50th 296 (1950) $19,793,282 (1948) 87 (1958) 155 (1953) 55th 228 (1950) $9,522,039 (1952) 59 (1958) 54 (1958) 60th 147 (1950) $2,175,449 (1954) 34 (1953) 44 (1941, 1953) 65th 81 (1948) $1,164,041 (1949) 20 (1949) 21 (1934, 1939) 70th 26 (1943) $187,336 (1944) 10 (1943) 11 (1941) *** Includes prior 4 years of credit alum.lu/comeback give.lu/giveback 7 If just a quarter of everyone who made a gift in the last Did you know ve years gave every year, With your help, the Lehigh Fund will generate more than? PARTICIPATION $15 million for immediate use PARTICIPATION this year. That's equal to what's participation would double. generated by $300 million in endowment. Reunion Giving Supports the Lehigh Experience What is Reunion Giving? 5% Other of individual gift 23% Student Life community Lehigh depends on the generosity, enthusiasm and spirit of reunion classes to 95% support comes from service anchor the Lehigh Fund. Celebrating a reunion milestone is an opportunity Asa Packer Society to reconnect with classmates and return to campus and also provides an members. leadership Where your 36% Academic co- opps opportunity for increased financialdollars support go by strengtheningExperience individual and curriculars class affinity to Lehigh. Successful reunion classes set the standard for both Alumni Weekend attendance and gifts to the Lehigh Fund to inspire other athletics alumni to do the same. community campus life service 36% Undergraduate study Scholarships abroad The Case for Participation in a Class Gift 23% Student Life leadership co- opps The number of alumni who make gifts to Lehigh each year determines your (Athletics, clubs, community service, curriculars academics scholarships alma mater’s participation rate. Every gift, regardless of size or designation, and more) influences Lehigh’s participation rate. There is strength in numbers. 5% Other athletics campus life In one year, the collective Asa Packer Society study impact of 17,500 alumni abroad each donating an average of The