Governing Board Resource Guide 2017-2018

ThankThank YouYou

To our Association Leadership,

Since 1853, the Mizzou Alumni Association has carried the torch of alumni support for the University of Missouri. From our first president, Gen. Odon Guitar, until today we have been blessed with extraordinary volunteer leadership. Thanks in large part to that leadership, the Association has been a proud and prominent resource for the University and its alumni for 163 years.

This resource guide is the product of our commitment to communicate efficiently and effectively with our volunteer leaders. We are hopeful the enclosed information is a useful tool for you as you serve on our Governing Board. It is critical that you know and share the story of how the Association proudly serves the best interests and traditions of Missouri’s flagship university.

We are proud to serve a worldwide network of 300,000 Mizzou alumni. Your volunteer leadership represents a portion of our diverse, vibrant and loyal membership base. While Mizzou has many cherished traditions, the tradition of alumni support is one that we foster by our actions and commitment to the Asso- ciation and the University.

Thank you for your selfless service to MU and the Association. With your involvement and engagement, I am confident we will reach our vision of becoming the preeminent resource for the University of Missouri. Our staff and I look forward to working with you in 2017 - 2018. Go Mizzou!

Todd A. McCubbin, M Ed ‘95 Executive Director Mizzou Alumni Association

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Table of Contents

SECTION 1: OUR ORGANIZATION SECTION 4: OPERATING BUDGET

• Alumni Association History • FY18 Budget

• MAA Vision, Mission & Guideposts • Form 990 • MAA Long Range Plan • Constitution • Bylaws • MAA Executive Directors • MAA Past Presidents

SECTION 2: GOVERNANCE SECTION 5: REFERENCE

• Officer Job Descriptions • 2017-2018 Year-At-A-Glance Calendar • Governing Board Member Expectations • CASE & ASAP Awards

• Conflict of Interest Policy • Governing Board Travel Supplement Form • 2017-2018 Governing Board • Standing Committees & Committee Guidelines • Ad Hoc Committees

SECTION 3: PROGRAMS, SERVICES & STAFF SECTION 6: CAMPUS/UM SYSTEM • Programs & Services • MU - Chancellor • Graduates & Members • Chancellor’s Staff • Association Staff • UM - President • Organizational Chart • UM - Board of Curators

Our Organization

Alumni Association History

MAA Vision, Mission & Guideposts

MAA Long Range Plan

Constitution

Bylaws

MAA Executive Directors

MAA Past Presidents

On the occasion of the Mizzou Alumni Association’s sesquicentennial, the association asked a researcher to dig up its history. The story is one of loyal alumni and citizens acting on behalf of Mizzou. (Perhaps what says it best is the legend of how alumni and locals saw to it that the Columns became Mizzou’s foremost campus icon.)

MU alumni and citizens gather at the base of the Columns in the days after a fire that destroyed Academic Hall in 1892.

9 Keep your hands off these Columns he Mizzou Alumni Association was founded in 1853, but perhaps the best story that encapsulates its meaning to MU comes from a tenuous time in the University’s history. It’s the story of loyal alumni Tand citizens acting on behalf of Mizzou and how the Alumni Association saw to it that the Columns became Mizzou’s foremost campus icon. The inferno that consumed Academic Hall in 1892 somehow spared the six limestone Columns. To many alumni and Columbians at the time, they quickly became an enduring symbol of all they held dear about the University. But to others, including the University’s Board of Curators, the Columns looked out of scale with the new University buildings they hoped to construct around them. They resolved that the Columns would have to come down. Few people now know – perhaps because it weakens the legend – that the board originally intended to leave the Columns in place or reposition them on campus. But the board changed its mind, and some alumni and locals didn’t like it. Among them was Jerry Dorsey, a leading Columbia citizen of that period. According to a newspaper report, Dorsey watched with interest as workers carried off the chard remnants of Academic Hall. He was appalled to learn one day that Gideon Rothwell, president of the board, had ordered a pair of mule teams hitched to one of the Columns, with instructions to tear it down. “Mr. Dorsey sought Mr. Rothwell and protested against the destruction of the Columns, who insisted that they were a menace and dangerous,” according to the newspaper account. “Mr. Dorsey declared that the Columns could not be pulled down by a herd of elephants, whereupon Mr. Rothwell announced that they were coming down if he had to dynamite them. The argument became heated, Mr. Rothwell struck at Mr. Dorsey and Mr. Dorsey upheld his Kentucky traditions and returned the blow. Spectators separated the combatants and the controversy continued in a battle of words.” At this point, Dorsey may have charged off to the courthouse to get a writ of injunction against tear- ing down the Columns. But writ or no writ, alumni got wind of the board’s plot and added their voices of protest. In fact, the president of the Mizzou Alumni Association (MAA) Gardiner Lathrop, made a persuasive speech to the Curators, according to a story that engineering Professor Luther “Daddy” Defoe (association president in 1903-04) used to tell. A 1924 account goes like this: “Following a brilliant plea before the board, during which Lathrop pleaded with tears in his eyes that the Columns be preserved intact, a plan was presented that the whole of the elevated campus (now Francis Quadrangle) be cut away, except for a small tract around the Columns, which should be terraced into mounds, to rise above the level of the campus.” This time around, the board resolved that its previous resolution was a bad idea. After Lathrop’s speech, Mr. Rothwell stated “Let the Columns stand. Let them stand for a thousand years.” In many ways, imagining Mizzou without its beloved Columns is like trying to imagine a strong university without alumni support. It is only fitting that more than 100 years later, the MAA Long Range Planning Committee penned a mission statement that begins with “The Mizzou Alumni Association proudly supports the best interests and traditions of Missouri’s flagship niversityu and its alumni worldwide.”

10 Mizzou and MAA: Through the Years... 1839 entomologist, helps save the French wine industry Boone County wins its bid to locate the University in from an aphid by grafting French vines onto resistant Columbia. The Geyer Act establishes the University, Missouri rootstock. the first publicly supported higher education institution west of the Mississippi River. 1877 College of Engineering was founded. 1841 Classes begin. 1883 Alumni vote to raise $10,000 to endow the associa- College of Arts and Science established. tion.

1843 1885 The University’s first commencement was held. The Original tombstone of Thomas Jefferson from Robert L. Todd and Robert B. Todd become the Monticello is dedicated on Francis Quadrangle. University’s first alumni. 1888 1849 Mizzou Discovery First course in civil engineering offered. Sanborn Field is founded the oldest continuously used research plot west of the Mississippi River (and 1853 second oldest in the U.S.) Sanborn Field also was the Alumni Society (Association) forms with Odon site of landmark studies in crop rotation that are the Guitar as first president. Robert L. Todd gives first basis for today’s sustainable agriculture. alumni oration at commencement. 1889 1862 At the alumni association’s annual meeting, alumni The Civil War forced the University to close for resolve to create an Alumni Annual containing the most of the year. annual oration and information on all alumni. (Fore- runner to MIZZOU Magazine). 1868 Normal School, now the College of Education, 1890 established. Mizzou fields its first football team. “Tigers” is chosen as the university mascot. 1870 Federal Morrill Act makes MU a land-grant univer- St. Louis chapter formed. sity. 1891 College of Agriculture founded. Kansas City alumni chapter formed.

Mary Gillett becomes first woman graduate. 1893 Mizzou Discovery 1872 MU entomoligists determined that the cattle tick Law department (school) established. causes the deadly Texas fever disease, and scientists at the MU Agricultural Experiment Station discover School of Medicine established. how to eradicate it.

Anna Ware becomes first female to graduate with a 1895 four-year bachelor’s degree. Jesse Hall is dedicated.

1873 1900 Mizzou Discovery Department of Household Economics, now the Col- Charles V. Riley, MU lecturer and the first state lege of Human Environmental Sciences, established.

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1904 New chapters in California, Chicago and Seattle. First nursing class graduates. In 1920, the Depart- ment of Nursing is established within the School of 1909 Medicine, and it becomes the autonomous School of New York City chapter forms. Nursing in 1975. 1910 1905 MU Extension division founded. Alumni Association publishes The Missouri Alumni Quarterly magazine and offers a subscription of 1911 $1.50. Athletic Director Chester Brewer to return home and pack Rollins Field for the annual football game 1906 against Kansas. Mizzou “Homecoming” is born. The New Missouri county chapters: Adair, Audrain, game ends in a 3-3 tie. Barton, Bates, Boone, Buchanan, Butler, Cape Gi- rardeau, Carroll, Cass, Clay, Clinton, Cole, Cooper, 1912 Dade, Greene, Grundy, Jackson, Jasper, Lafayette, Alumni Association publishes The Missouri Alumnus Lawrence, Linn, Livingston, Macon, Madison, Mon- magazine. A subscription came along with the $2 roe, Nodaway, Pettis, Pike, Putnam, Randolph, Ray, annual membership dues. St. Clair, Saline, Schuyler, Scotland, Shelby, Sullivan, and Vernon. Local secretaries also appointed in the Washington, D. C. chapter forms. following Missouri locations: Andrew, Barry, Cedar, Dallas, Davies, De Kalb, Gasconade, Gentry, Har- 1913 rison, Knox, Mercer, Morgan, Pike, Platte, Pulaski, Portland, Oregon chapter forms. Ralls and Texas. Chapters also active in Chillicothe, Hannibal, Kansas City, Kirksville, Maryville, Pitts- 1914 burg, St. Joseph and Sedalia. Mizzou Discovery Journalism faculty member Walter Williams pens 1907 The Journalist’s Creed, a standard for practicing MU fields its first basketball team. journalism that stands the test of time.

Boonville Weekly Advertiser writes that 3,276 men College of Business established. and women have graduated from the University as of April 19, 1907. Ellis Library is completed.

New Missouri county chapters: Morgan, Bollinger, 1917 Ralls, Dallas, Polk, Mercer, Nodaway and Andrew. Mizzou Discovery There are 50 chapters by 1907. Harlow Shapley, BA ‘10, MA ‘11, DL ‘27, argues that the sun looms not in the center of our Milky Way April 19, 1907 marked the first celebration of Found- galaxy, but at the outskirts, an influencial observation ers’ Day, the birthday of James S. Rollins. that leads to the first realistic estimate of our galaxy’s size. 1908 The world’s first School of Journalism established. 1921 Groundbreaking for Memorial Tower. MAA plays a MU is selected for membership in the Association key role in the fundraising campaign for both of American Universities, which limits membership Memorial Union and Memorial Stadium. to this country’s most prestigious public and private research universities. 1926 Memorial Stadium is dedicated and hosts its first New Missouri county chapters: Johnson, Barry, game. Stoddard, Montgomery, Holt and Chariton.

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1927 1956 First Tap Day ceremony. University Hospital opens.

1945 1960s Mizzou Discovery MAA awards its first Distinguished Faculty Award to MU education professor and reading remediation Dr. Lewis Atherton. pioneer Sterl Artley was hired by Scott Foresman and Co. to work with a colleague at the University of 1963 Chicago and Case Western Reserve University to re- The four campus MU System is established. vise the Dick and Jane series, which taught nearly 85 million elementary students to read from the 1930s 1968 to the 1970s. Alumni Association and Alumni Achievement Fund combined to become Office of Development and 1949 Alumni Relations. University appoints Guy “Bus” Entsminger, assistant director of alumni activities. He becomes vice chan- MAA begins Faculty-Alumni Award Program to cellor for development and alumni relations in 1967. honor outstanding faculty and alumni achievements. Many consider him the “father of alumni relations” at MU. 1969 Dr. Arvarh Strickland becomes the first African The School of Forestry, Fisheries and Wildlife American professor. (Natural Resources) is founded. Hearnes Center opens. 1950s Gus T. Ridgel was one of the first African-American 1970s students to enroll at MU, and the first graduate. He Mizzou Discovery earned a Master’s degree in Economics. MU scientist John C. Schuder develops the first automatic and completely implanted defibrillator Harry S. Truman speaks at commencement. for the human heart. Today, these internal devices regulate heartbeats around the world. Mizzou Discovery Ernie Sears develops techniques to transfer genes 1972 from wild grasses to cultivated wheat to improve dis- Gifts to University by alumni increase to $570,380, ease resistance. His wife, Lotti Sears, contributes to up $75,000 from 1971. the research and to determining the genetic structure of wheat. Their work leads to a strain of wheat that 1974 is resistant to rust disease and is used as a food source Alumni Association Student Board founded. worldwide. 1975 1954 The School of Accountancy is founded. The Mizzou baseball team wins the College World Series and the National Championship. 1978 MU’s literary magazine, The Missouri Review, pub- KOMU - TV was dedicated. lishes its first issue. Today, it receives more submis- sions than any other such publication and is nation- 1955 ally recognized as the top university literary review. The Maneater (student newspaper) founded. The School of Health Related Professions estab- MU Research Reactor Center opens. lished.

Barbara S. Uehling becomes the first female

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chancellor. Launched MAA website, www.mizzou.com.

1979 1997 Black Alumni Organization forms. School of Information Science and Learning Technologies established. 1980s Mizzou Discovery 1998 Mizzou’s interdisciplinary Food for the 21st Century With the Missouri Botanical Garden, Washington program studies animal reproductive biology, plant University and Monsanto Co., MU is a founding biotechnology, human nutrition, and foods, feeds partner in the Danforth Plant Science Center in St. and products. The program has produced fifteen Louis. The center is devoted to discovering new soybean varieties and two wheat varieties. solutions for fighting hunger and disease, and for conserving the Earth’s natural resources. 1982 Mizzou Discovery 2001 Pediatric cardiologist Dr. Zuhdi Lababidi performed Mizzou Discovery the world’s first aortic valvuloplasty, an angioplasty MU researchers were the first to develop transgenic procedure, on an infant. In 1996, he performed pigs whose organs can potentially be transplated into the procedure on a patient weighing 13 ounces, humans. More than 98,000 Americans are currently the smallest patient known to have undergone the on the organ transplant waiting list. procedure. Bronze statue of Thomas Jefferson on Francis 1984 Quadrangle dedicated. Truman the Tiger was born. MAA implemented Columns/Capstone Chapter 1987 Program. Began sending association alumni magazine to all graduates. 2002 MU names the Black Culture Center the Lloyd 1988 L. Gaines-Marian O’Fallon Oldham Black Culture “The Shack” mysteriously burns to the ground. Center in honor of two individuals whose dedication and sacrifices help African-Americans to fulfill their 1989 educational goals at MU. MU celebrates its sesquicentennial. Randall Prather, Distinguished Professor of Repro- Truman Conference on U.S.-Korean Relations ductive Biotechnology, and research colleagues from forms, partly to keep in contact with Korean MU and Immerge Bio Therapeutics Inc., clone the alumni. world’s first miniature swine with a specific gene “knocked out” of their DNA. The breakthrough 1992 moves scientists closer to making animal-to-human The MAA moves into the Donald W. Reynolds organ transplants a reality. Alumni Center. The building is made possible by a $9 million gift, the largest single gift to MU at that Tiger Plaza time. The University dedicated Tiger Plaza during the 2002 Homecoming weekend, thanks in large part to 1996 the life members and other contributors who made Tiger Walk for MU freshmen established. their mark on MU history by supporting the construction of one of Mizzou’s favorite campus icons.

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An endowment, strengthened by more than 2,000 coming, proceeds from this MAA project totaled new life members generated through the Tiger Plaza nearly $1 Million and were used to support student life member campaign, provides critical support for scholarships. The project, completed in 2012, features the association’s life member program. 2,576 engraved bricks with personalized messages by each donor. Granite strips between each section of 2004 bricks are etched with the association’s six guideposts. MU’s Life Sciences Center and Mizzou Arena open. 2008 MAA reaches a record high of 37,550 members. Mizzou raises a record $160.5 million in private support. 2005 Griffiths Leadership Society for Women established The For All We Call Mizzou campaign goal was and named after The Honorable Martha Wright achieved, making MU the first and only public uni- Griffiths, BS `34, a leader in civil and equal rights versity in Missouri to raise $1 billion. movements respectively. The inaugural Guy H. “Bus” Entminger Golf Tour- Mizzou ‘39 program was created. nament was held at A.L. Gustin Golf Course.

2006 2009 Across the country, 45 alumni chapters kick off the A new association website was launched in April. association’s 150th anniversary on January 16 by watching the basketball Tigers beat the Jayhawks 2010 89-86 in overtime. Launched MAA social media networks including Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and YouTube. As part of the sesquicentennial celebration, the As- sociation adopted a new brand - The Mizzou Alumni MAA office suite was remodeled to better reflect the Association. Mizzou colors.

A sesquicentennial gala was held on September 8, MAA launched the Mizzou Traditions Fund to ensure 2006 at the Reynolds Alumni Center with 350 in at- the continuation of traditions that make Mizzou tendance. unique and special. Alumni may provide additional, annual support to enable MAA to accomplish its mission through activities like Tiger Walk and Home- The Mizzou Alumni Association MU Staff Award for coming. It also supports MAA’s role as the largest Alumni Relations Excellence was established in 2006 contributor to student scholarships on campus. by the Staff Advisory Council to honor a staff member outside the Division of Development and Alumni Maryland Avenue was renamed Tiger Avenue. A Relations who exemplifies the alumni association’s renaming celebration was held on September 17 in concern for fostering good relations with alumni. The conjunction with MAA’s Leaders’ Weekend activities. award, which consists of a plaque and $1,000 prize, is presented at the Staff Recognition Week awards New MU Student Center (formerly Brady Com- ceremony. mons) dedication was held on October 22 in conjunction with Mizzou Homecoming. 2007 Mizzou Legacy Walk For the first time, ESPN College GameDay was held As part of the alumni association’s 150th anniversary on the MU campus in conjunction with the October celebration, a plan was developed to transform the 23 MU vs. Oklahoma Homecoming game. A record sidewalk leading to the Reynolds Alumni Center into crowd of 50,000 attended the Mizzou Homecoming the Mizzou Legacy Walk. Dedicated during Home- parade.

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2011 2012

Mizzou license plates were made available for pur- For the sixth consecutive year, MAA reached a record chase in Texas. membership number with a peak membership of 44,415. In honor of the 100th anniversary of the best Home- coming celebration in the nation, MAA created the MAA life membership is now available for staff with Mizzou Tradition Keeper, a member whose dues and the option of payment by payroll deduction. added charitable gift to the Mizzou Traditions Fund are $100 or greater. Launched Stand Up for Mizzou campaign, a grassroots campaign to engage advocates of the University of MAA celebrated 100 years of Mizzou Homecoming Missouri in the legislative process. on October 15. Added new MAA web pages designed specifically to Revived the Romp, Chomp and Stomp tailgate tradi- be viewed on mobile devices. tion at Homecoming. Conducted research and developed a black alumni Created a guide by cell campus landmarks audio tour. engagement plan. The inaugural Fire Side Chat was held on April 30 with 35 alumni and students in at- Invested in two billboards on I-70 welcoming alumni tendance. home. As the university prepares for the next comprehensive Organized the inaugural Homecoming Day of Ser- campaign, a $10 Million goal is set for the association vice (21 alumni chapters and 465 alumni volunteers and its programs. participated). Twenty-six new or redeveloping alumni chapters were MAA initiated a senior life membership option and established, a record high. an “easy life” payment plan.

The Mizzou Alumni Association reached an all-time 2013 membership high of 40,178. Mizzou Military Veterans Affinity Organization The True Son's and Daughter's program was created established. The organization is a partnership to recognize families with multiple generations of between the Mizzou Alumni Association and the Uni- Mizzou alumni. Additionally, the Legacy Scholarship versity of Missouri Veterans Center. was created to provide support to students who are the children of alumni. Discontinued the 50 year Gold Medal on-campus reunion. Revised the Chapter Columns Recognition Program to create an emphasis on quality engagement activi- MAA membership reached 44,195. This is the ties. second best membership year since the Association's founding in 1853. Mizzou announced on Nov. 11 that it plans to leave the Big 12 Conference and will join the Southeastern MAA set a goal to raise $90,000 for the Mizzou Conference effective July 1, 2012. Traditions Fund and ended up raising $95,720.

The Alumni Association offered electronic tablets as

16 Mizzou and MAA: Through the Years... a way to accept onsite payment via credit cards for Mizzou Football enjoys a breakout season. More the first time at the Kansas City Chapter Tiger Ball. than 7,500 attend the MAA hosted SEC Champion- Since then the option has expanded to MAA events ship Tiger Tailgate and 7,000 rally for the Cotton both on and off campus. Bowl pre-game event. The Atlanta and Dallas Chap- ters, respectively, play a major role in hosting events The Dr. Anne Deaton Griffiths Leadership Endow- and activities for visiting alumni and fans. ment was created to provide unrestricted support for the educational mission of the Griffiths Leadership The home division at MU for the Mizzou Alumni Society in honor of founding Griffiths member and Association was renamed from Development and former Mizzou First Lady Anne Deaton. Alumni Relations to Advancement and a new single- year record for fundraising was reached with $164.5 Established routine monitoring of events quality by million raised. using the Net Promoter Score tool.

2015 2014 The Mizzou Alumni Association ended the year with Chancellor R. Bowen Loftin begins his service as the 45,095 members setting a new record. 22nd chief executive officer of the University of Mis- souri. MAA collaborated with campus partners on Achieved $162,171 in Mizzou Traditions Fund gifts, numerous events across the country to introduce the a new record. new chancellor to the Mizzou Family. Introduced a student life membership program. The official kick-off of the yearlong celebration of Mizzou’s 175th anniversary was hosted in the MU MAA moved to annual billing cycle for memberships. Student Center featuring the Chancellor, Marching Mizzou and Truman the Tiger. The Mizzou Alumni Introduced a new membership program, True Miz- Association live streamed the event and invited the zou, for MU's faculty and staff. True Mizzou was sharing of birthday wishes for Mizzou via social created to enhance their membership experience, media. provide special recognition and increase networking opportunities with peers and colleagues across More than $500,000 in annual student scholarships campus. were awarded by the Mizzou Alumni Association maintaining MAA’s status as the largest provider of The True Tiger Student Membership Program was scholarships to MU students. renamed the True Tiger Network.

Construction of Traditions Plaza begins. The True Sons and Daughters legacy program was re- outdoor amphitheater provides a gathering and named the MIZ Legacy program. programming space to bookend Tiger Plaza on the Carnahan Quad. Alumni and friends of Mizzou are MAA set goals for the MIZZOU: Our Time to Lead invited to support the project by purchasing brick campaign. Those benchmarks to reach by 2020 are pavers with net proceeds supporting MU’s most to achieve 50,000 members, raise $22,000,000 and cherished traditions. engage 20,000 volunteers.

Revised the schools/colleges alumni organization The 2015 MAA Long Range Planning Committee programming. updated the association's long range plan and revised the mission and vision statement. MAA leadership

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also updated the MAA Strategic Marketing Platform tions Plaza after being held in Greek Town for many

and defined key constituent groups. years.

Many incidents and decisions contributed to campus tumult including: cuts to graduate student health 2016

insurance benefits and teaching positions; changes to refer-and-follow privileging processes at our health In January, the Annual Giving & Membership team system; multiple acts of racism, including racial slurs moved from McReynolds Hall to a newly remodeled and vandalism; multiple demonstrations related to space in the Reynolds Alumni Center in an effort to racism, including walkouts, boycotts, a Homecom- have all MAA staff members located in one building

ing parade protest, "Racism Lives Here" rallies, a to allow for better collaboration. student's hunger strike and a football team strike; the MAA began sending the monthly Leaders Update e- release of a study revealing the prevalence of sexual newsletter to MAA volunteers. assaults on campus; a law suit regarding conceal-and- carry restrictions; a misdemeanor assualt by a faculty MAA website was upgraded to responsive design. member of a student reporter covering the protest on campus; faculty votes of no confidence in the chan- MAA took over publishing @Mizzou e-newsletter. cellor; and several statements of concern by academic deans. As a result, Tim Wolfe stepped down from his MAA set a goal to raise $175,000 for the Mizzou position as University of Missouri System president Traditions Fund and ended up raising $178,271, a and R. Bown Loftin stepped down from his position new record. as University of Missouri chancellor. Mizzou set a new fundraising record in fiscal year Phone calls, emails and letters from alumni related to 2016, raising nearly $171 million in donations. This campus challenges were unprecedented in terms of amount surpasses the previous record of $164.5 mil- volume. More than 3,000 contacts were logged from lion set in 2014 and is $5 million more than MU's alumni who utilized the Mizzou Alumni Association fundraising goal for the year. It also represents a 15 as an avenue to express their viewpoints - ranging percent increase over last year's total. from praise and encouragement to frustration and disgust. Mizzou Magazine distribution changed from four times per year to three times per year with the fall MAA implemented first-ever Twitter Chats. issue being mailed to all graduates and the other two issues mailed to MAA members only. The magazine A group of black alumni wrote a letter in support of will be mailed in August, December and April. The Mizzou students and requested that MAA restart the distribution schedule was set to be revisited in one dormant Black Alumni Organization. Over 1,000 year. alumni signed on to this letter, and in response, MAA supported the creation of a new affinity group--Miz- MAA created an important new recognition event zou Black Alumni Network. that replaced having a Homecoming Grand Marshal. A Mizzou Alumni Hall of Fame was established where MAA established new scholarship deadlines by mov- several individuals will be recognized at a luncheon ing from a February 1 deadline to two separate dead- in conjunction with homecoming where their ac- lines, December 15 for incoming freshman/transfer complishments will be celebrated and they will be student applications and March 1 for current/return- honored in "Grand Marshal" style. This recognition ing student applications. is reserved for high-achieving alumni who have exhib- ited excellence in their chosen field or profession. The Homecoming Spirit Rally was moved to Tradi-

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Established a new social media ambassador/CRM program. The program, MizzouNet Ambassadors, enables users to quickly and easily share the good news and important issues at MU with their friends and peers through various social media channels. The system awards points as users share and complete other tasks. Monthly participation in the program registers users automatically for a monthly prize drawing.

2017

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20 Vision Statement

Shaping the Future through Making Mizzou Stronger.

Mission Statement

The Mizzou Alumni Association proudly supports the best interests and traditions of Missouri’s flagship university and its alumni worldwide.

Guideposts To Excellence

DISCOVERY DIVERSITY PRIDE RESPECT RESPONSIBILITY TRADITION

Much like the stones which give strength to six beloved columns, these six values are supported only by the degree of excellence which they embody. The Association recognizes the special worth that the pursuit of excellence creates and strives to bond our alumni together using excellence as the foundation.

21 Long Range Plan

Goals and Strategies

Adopted 2016 (Governing Board action 4/22/16)

I. Elevate Engagement and Involvement

Strategies ♦ Engage volunteers in innovative and meaningful opportunities ♦ Increase involvement from diverse populations ♦ Educate and engage parents and friends

II. Fuel Financial Growth

Strategies ♦ Enhance giving opportunities ♦ Maximize MAA membership ♦ Inspire member loyalty ♦ Repurpose RAC as a destination

III. Inspire Effective Leaders

Strategies ♦ Commit to a leadership development culture ♦ Create diverse learning opportunities ♦ Celebrate volunteer impact

IV. Enrich the Mizzou Experience

Strategies ♦ Create quality connections thru the True Tiger Network ♦ Promote inclusion thru affinity groups ♦ Bridge the transition from student to alumnus ♦ Build a strong Mizzou network

V. Tell the MAA Story

Strategies ♦ Develop and invest in a comprehensive marketing and communications plan ♦ Amplify the alumni voice ♦ Embrace new media

22 Constitution

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF BOONE COUNTY,

STATE OF MISSOURI

IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION OF ) THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI ALUMNI ( ASSOCIATION FOR PRO FORMA DECREE OF ) NUMBER 34454 INCORPORATION (

Now on this day come Richmond C. Coburn, as President and R. L. Hill, as Secretary, and submit to the Court the Articles of Agreement of said association, together with a petition praying for a pro forma decree thereon, in manner provided by law, and it appearing to the Court that said petition has remained on file in the Clerk’s Office of this Court for at least three days since the same was first presented to the Court and the Court having duly examined said articles of agreement, and being duly advised in the premises, doth now consider, adjudge and determine that said Articles of Agreement, and the purposes of the Association as therein expressed, come properly within the purview of Article Ten, Chapter 32 of the Revised Statutes of the State of Missouri, 1929, and are not inconsistent with the Constitution or laws of the United States or of the State of Missouri.

IT IS THEREFORE, ordered, adjudged and decreed by the Court that the petitioners and their associ- ates named in said Articles of Agreement be and are hereby created a body politic and corporate by and under the corporate name of The University of Missouri Alumni Association.

STATE OF MISSOURI ) ( SS COUNTY OF BOONE )

23 Bylaws

(Revised April 22, 1988)

(Amended through November 7, 2008)

ARTICLE I: PURPOSE

The Association was formally chartered in 1936 as an independent, not-for-profit educational corporation. In accordance with the Pro Forma Decree of Incorporation, the corporation is formed for the purpose of promoting and furthering education in the State of Missouri. It proposes to accomplish its purpose by aiding, extending, furthering and calling to public attention the work of the University of Missouri in all of its departments and by supporting, maintaining and directing to educational ends the alumni activities of the alumni and former students of said University.

In furtherance of this purpose, the Association provides services to its alumni constituency and to the University. Services and activities may be educational, developmental or social and may encourage both fellowship and constructive contributions to the University.

The Association is expected to facilitate these activities and to function as a communications link, act as a motivating force to provide alumni support and express alumni opinions to the campus administration. Through the Association’s programs, chapters and related organizations, alumni are encouraged to support their alma mater and generally participate in building a greater University.

ARTICLE II: MEMBERS

Section 1. Membership Requirements

Members of the Association shall be those persons who: (a) are graduates or former students of the University; or (b) have had an honorary degree conferred upon them by the University; or (c) have been elected to Honorary Membership in the Association by the Governing Board or (d) have evinced an interest in the University but do not qualify for membership under Subsections (a), (b) or (c) of this Section. (amended April 20, 2001; November 9, 2001)

Section 2. Regular Members

Regular Members shall include all members described in Section 1, Subsections (a) and (b), who have remitted to the Association the appropriate dues established and prescribed by the Governing Board. Regular Members shall receive all the rights and benefits of membership as may be determined from time to time by the Board. (amended April 20, 2001)

Section 3. Honorary Members

Any person who has rendered distinguished service to the University of Missouri (MU) or to this Association may be elected to Honorary Membership in the Association by the Governing Board and shall have all rights and benefits of Regular Members, without the obligation of paying dues. (amended April 20, 2001; November 9, 2001)

Section 4. Constitutional Members

All former students of the University who do not remit membership dues as established by the Governing Board shall be known as Constitutional Members of the Association. Constitutional Members shall be nonvoting members of the Association and shall be allowed those rights and benefits established from

24 time to time by the Governing Board. In no event shall the rights or benefits of Constitutional Members be greater or more substantial than those of Regular Members. (amended April 20, 2001; November 9, 2001)

Section 5. Associate Members

Any person who evinces an interest in the University of Missouri (MU) but does not qualify for membership under Section 1, Subsections (a), (b) or (c), shall, upon payment of annual dues established by the Governing Board, become an Associate Member, with rights and benefits identical to those of Regular Members. In no event shall such annual dues be an amount less than that charged Regular Members. (amended April 20, 2001; November 9, 2001)

ARTICLE III: GOVERNING BOARD -- POWERS AND DUTIES

Section 1. Authority

Except as otherwise provided by law, the Pro Forma Decree of Incorporation or the Bylaws of the Association, all of the authority of the Association and its government and management shall be exercised by the Governing Board. (amended April 20, 2001; November 9, 2001)

Section 2. District and Regional Boundaries

The Governing Board may establish and alter the territorial boundaries of Association chapters, districts and regions as necessary. (amended April 20, 2001; November 9, 2001, April 12, 2007)

Section 3. Vacancies

In the event of a vacancy on the Governing Board, the remaining Governing Board Members shall, by majority vote, appoint a Regular, Honorary or Associate Member to fill the unexpired term of the vacating Member, unless otherwise established by these Bylaws. If the uncompleted term is less than six months, the abbreviated service of the replacement Member shall not be counted toward the limits established in Article IV, Section 1. (amended April 20, 2001; November 9, 2001, April 12, 2007)

Section 4. Resignation, Termination or Removal

Any Governing Board Member may resign by notice in writing to the President in care of the Secretary. Any Governing Board Member may be removed from office on the Governing Board for good cause upon the vote of at least two-thirds of the Governing Board Members present at a meeting where a quorum of the Governing Board Members exists. Such termination or removal shall be considered upon the request of not less than three Governing Board Members; any such request shall be submitted in writing to the President in care of the Secretary. The Governing Board Member shall receive written notice not less than 30 days in advance of the meeting at which the issue of removal or termination is to be addressed. Upon request of the Governing Board Member subject to the removal or termination action, a hearing shall be held at said meeting prior to the vote of the Governing Board Members. (amended April 20, 1991; April 20, 2001; November 9, 2001; April 12, 2007)

Section 5. Meetings

The Governing Board shall meet at least three times each year for the transaction of business, at a time and place to be designated by the President. Special meetings may be called on the initiative of the President and shall be called by the President in the event of a resolution by the Board or upon receipt of a written request signed by at least eight Governing Board Members. A minimum of 14 days’ notice by United States mail, telephone or personal contact shall be given for periodic or special meetings, which may be held anywhere in the State of Missouri, or by use of any means of communication by which all

25 Governing Board Members participating may simultaneously hear each other during the meeting. (amended April 20, 2001; November 9, 2001; amended August 11, 2006)

Section 6. Quorum

The presence of 11 members of the Governing Board shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business and a vote by a majority of those Governing Board Members present at such time, unless otherwise provided by law, the Pro Forma Decree of Incorporation or the Bylaws of the Association shall constitute official and duly authorized action on any matter within the jurisdiction of the Governing Board. A proxy authorized under Section 7 cannot be used to establish a quorum but must be included in determination of the vote on any matter for which the proxy is authorized. (amended April 20, 2001; November 9, 2001; April 12, 2007)

Section 7. Proxies

Any Governing Board Member may name a Regular, Honorary or Associate Member of this Association, or another Governing Board Member as his proxy. This proxy may be denoted by a letter over his signature, by telegram or facsimile or other electronic transmission, which shall be directed to the Governing Board in care of the Secretary, or by telephone message to the Secretary, who shall certify in writing to the Governing Board the time and place of such call. Upon demand of any Governing Board Member present, the President or acting President shall notify any absent Member of the use of a proxy in his name. Such notice shall be in writing and sent to the usual mailing address of said Member. (amended September 25, 1997; April 20, 2001; November 9, 2001; April 12, 2007)

Section 8. Business by Mail

The Governing Board may authorize the transaction of business by the Governing Board by mail or facsimile or other electronic transmission. (amended September 25, 1997; April 20, 2001; November 9, 2001)

Section 9. Executive Committee

(a) An Executive Committee shall be established, whose members shall serve one-year terms commencing on July 1 of each year. The Executive Committee shall consist of the President; the Immediate Past President; the President-Elect; the Vice President; and the Treasurer. The University staff members mentioned in Article IV, Section 2, Subsection (h), shall be ex-officio, nonvoting members of the Executive Committee. (amended April 22, 1989; October 19, 1990; September 14, 1996; September 25, 1997; April 20, 2001)

b) The Executive Committee shall meet at the discretion of the President or at the request of three Executive Committee Members to discuss Association personnel and/or other highly sensitive issues affecting the Association. Unless otherwise provided by law, the Pro Forma Decree of Incorporation or the Bylaws of the Association, said Executive Committee shall have full authority to conduct the business of the Association, subject to the approval of the Governing Board at its next regular or special meeting. An act or authorization of an act by the Executive Committee shall be as effective for all purposes as the act or authorization of the Governing Board, including authorization of activities, expenditures and all other matters normally within the jurisdiction of the Governing Board, so long as the action is approved by a vote of a majority of the total membership of said Executive Committee. (amended April 20, 2001; November 9 , 2001)

Section 10. Expenditures

No expenditure in excess of $1,000 of unallocated funds of this Association shall be made unless it has been authorized by the Governing Board. (amended April 20, 2001; November 9, 2001)

26 Section 11. Committees and Task Forces a) The following standing committees shall be established: Communications, Diversity, Finance, Membership, Mizzou Legislative Network, Schools and Colleges, and Rules. The President shall fill all vacancies on such standing committees each year. Chairmen of standing committees shall be nominated by the Nominating Committee each year in accordance with Article V, Section 2, and shall be considered Members of the Governing Board upon approval of said nominations by the Governing Board. In this regard, Chairmen of the Communications, Finance, and Rules committees shall be nominated for two-year terms, to begin their terms during even-numbered years, and Chairmen of the Diversity, Membership, Mizzou Legislative Network, Schools and Colleges committees shall be nominated for two-year terms, to begin their service during odd-numbered years. Each standing committee shall maintain written guidelines and operating procedures that conform with the provisions of these Bylaws and that have been approved by the Governing Board. (amended September 9, 1988; October 27, 1989; October 22, 1992; September 24, 1999; April 20, 2001; November 9, 2001; February 11, 2006; April 12, 2007; November 7, 2008) b) The Governing Board or the President may, from time to time, establish and appoint other committees or task forces deemed necessary or appropriate to serve in an advisory capacity . The Chairman and any member of any such advisory committee or task force must be a Regular, Honorary or Associate Member of this Association. (amended April 20, 2001; November 9, 2001; April 12, 2007 )

(c) The President of this Association automatically shall be an ex-officio member of all committees and task forces established in accordance with Subsections (a) and (b) of this Section. A substantial number of members of each such committee or task force shall be persons who are not Governing Board Members. (amended April 20, 2001; November 9, 2001)

ARTICLE IV: GOVERNING BOARD -- SELECTION AND ELECTION

Section 1. Term and Eligibility

A Governing Board Member shall be a Regular, Honorary or Associate Member of the Association in good standing. No person shall be selected for more than 2 (two-year) consecutive terms as a Governing Board Member, except as follows: Officers listed in Article V, Section 1, shall be Members of the Governing Board for as long as they hold office, without regard to any limit otherwise imposed by this Section. The abbreviated service of a Governing Board Member selected to fill an uncompleted term of less than six months in accordance with Article III, Section 3, shall not be counted toward any limit otherwise established by this Section. Additionally, if a Governing Board member is selected as a committee chair, then prior service is not included as part of the committee chair total service. After absence from the Governing Board for a minimum of two years, any former Governing Board Member may be selected for additional terms as a Governing Board Member; however, such additional service is again subject to the limits imposed herein. No person shall serve as an Governing Board Member of the Association while serving as an employee of the University if service as a Governing Board Member would give rise to the appearance of impropriety or of a conflict of interest in the performance of the duties of such person as a Governing Board Member. One Governing Board Member may not hold two positions simultaneously. (amended April 11, 1992; September 10, 1998; April 20, 2001; November 9, 2001; April 12, 2007)

Section 2. Governing Board Makeup

The Governing Board shall be composed of 22 voting Members, and other non-voting Members, as follows: (amended April 20, 2001; November 9, 2001; April 12, 2007)

(a) one Member, who represents Missouri districts 7, 11, and 15 and who resides within the district boundaries; (amended April 20, 1990; September 25, 1997; April 20, 2001; November 9, 2001; April 12, 2007)

27 (b) one Member, who represents all other Missouri districts not stated in paragraph (a) and who resides in one of these districts; (amended October 19, 1990; April 20, 1991; April 20, 2001; April 12, 2007)

(c) two out-of-state Members, who represent all members residing outside of the State of Missouri, but within the United States, and who are not otherwise represented on the Governing Board by virtue of paragraph (a) or (b); (amended April 20, 1990; April 20, 2001; November 9, 2001; April 12, 2007)

(d) one Member, who represents all members residing outside of the United States, and who resides outside of the United States; (April 12, 2007; November 7, 2008)

(e) four Members at large appointed by the President for two-year terms, one-half in alternating years; (amended April 20, 2001; April 12, 2007)

(f) all Association officers;

(g) the immediate Past President of the Governing Board; (amended April 11, 1992; September 25, 1997; April 20, 2001; November 9, 2001)

(h) the Chairmen of the seven standing committees established in Article III, Section 11; (amended September 9, 1988; October 27, 1989; October 22, 1992; September 24, 1999; April 20, 2001; April 12, 2007)

(i) one Member from the Alumni Association Student Board (“AASB”), as selected by AASB; (amended September 25, 1997; April 20, 2001; April 12, 2007)

(j) the Vice Chancellor for Development and Alumni Relations; the Associate Vice Chancellor for Alumni Relations; the Assistant to the Chancellor for University Affairs; the Director of Publications and Alumni Communication; and the MU Governmental Relations Liaison (all ex-officio, nonvoting members of the Governing Board); (amended September 25, 1997; April 20, 2001; November 9, 2001; April 12, 2007)

(k) all other past Presidents, who shall be ex-officio, nonvoting members of the Governing Board and who may be requested to attend specific meetings and perform specific functions at the discretion of the President. (amended April 20, 2001; November 9, 2001

Section 3. Association Officers

Officers of the Association shall be considered elected to the Governing Board at the time elected to any office named in Article VI, Section 1, and shall retain membership upon the Governing Board so long as they hold such office. The election of a sitting Governing Member to any office named in Article VI, Section 1, shall constitute a vacancy in his previous Governing Board position, which shall be filled by the Governing Board in accordance with Article III, Section 3. (amended April 20, 2001; November 9, 2001; April 12, 2007)

Section 4. Conflicts of Interest

Any Governing Board Member with a business or personal interest in any matter before the Association shall disclose such interest to the Governing Board prior to any action being taken thereon. Any Governing Board Member who is so interested may be counted in determining the existence of a quorum at any meeting at which such action may be considered but shall not be entitled to vote on such action. No action of the Association shall be rendered void solely by the fact that any of the Members are so interested, but subsequent disclosure of such interest may be a basis for the Governing Board to rescind such action. (amended April 11, 1992; April 20, 2001; November 9, 2001)

28 ARTICLE V: OFFICERS

Section 1. Term and Eligibility

Officers of the Association shall serve from July 1 for a period of one year and until their successors are elected. The Governing Board shall elect Regular, Honorary or Associate Members of the Association to fill the following offices: President-Elect, Vice President and Treasurer. The President-Elect for one year automatically shall assume the office of President the following year. One person may not hold two offices simultaneously. (amended April 11, 1992; September 14, 1996; April 20, 2001; November 9, 2001)

Section 2. Nominating Committee

By March 1, the President shall name a Nominating Committee to submit to the Governing Board the nominations for officers, standing committee Chairmen, and appropriate Governing Board Members for the ensuing year. This committee shall be drawn from the following: current Governing Board members, past Governing Board members within four years of their last date of service on the Governing Board, or current members of standing or ad hoc committees. The President of the Association automatically shall be an ex-officio, nonvoting member of such Nominating Committee. The Secretary shall publish notice of the coming election in an Association publication, such notice to include the address of the Secretary, who will receive nominations. Nominees need not be members of the Governing Board. (amended April 20, 2001; November 9, 2001; April 12, 2007; November 7, 2008)

Section 3. Election

Election of officers shall not take place for at least 14 days after publication of notice of said election but shall take place at the first meeting of the Governing Board held after such period has elapsed. Election procedure shall be determined by the Governing Board but must allow the will of a majority of those present and voting or represented by proxies to prevail. (amended April 20, 2001; November 9, 2001)

Section 4. Vacancies

In the event of a vacancy in the office of President, the President-Elect shall fill the office for the unexpired term. Other vacancies in the offices of the Association may be filled by the Governing Board for the unexpired term. In the event of the absence or inability to act of the President, the President-Elect shall temporarily carry out the duties of the office. In the event both the President and the President-Elect are absent or unable to perform their duties, the Vice President shall serve as President pro tempore. (amended September 14, 1996; April 20, 2001; November 9, 2001)

Section 5. Resignation or Removal

Any officer may resign by notice in writing to the Governing Board in care of the Secretary. Any officer may be removed from office for good cause upon the vote of at least two-thirds of the Governing Board Members present at a meeting where a quorum of the Governing Board Members exists. Such removal shall be considered upon the request of not less than three Governing Board Members; any such request shall be submitted in writing to the Executive Board in care of the Secretary. The officer in question shall receive written notice not less than 30 days in advance of the meeting at which the issue of removal is to be addressed. Upon request of the officer subject to the removal action, a hearing shall be held at said meeting prior to the vote of the Governing Board Members. (amended April 20, 1991; April 20, 2001; November 9, 2001)

Section 6. Duties of the President

The President shall call and preside at all meetings of the Association, of the Governing Board, and of the

29 Executive Committee; shall make all appointments as specified inArticle III, Section 11, and Article IV, Section 2; shall have general charge of and control over the programs of the Association, subject to the direction of the Board and shall perform such additional duties as may be prescribed from time to time by the Board of Directors or the Bylaws of the Association. (amended October 22, 1992; April 20, 2001; November 9, 2001; April 12, 2007)

Section 7. Duties of the President-Elect

The President-Elect shall assist the President in the programs of the Association, perform and discharge the duties of the President in case of the absence of the President and perform such additional duties as may be prescribed from time to time by the Governing Board or the Bylaws of the Association. (amended April 20, 2001; November 9, 2001)

Section 8. Duties of the Vice President

The Vice President of the Association shall assist the President in the programs of the Association, chair and serve on committees as directed and perform other duties as prescribed by the Governing Board or the Bylaws of the Association. In case both the President and the President-Elect are absent or unable to perform their duties, the Vice President shall serve as President pro tempore. (amended September 14, 1996; April 20, 2001; November 9, 2001)

Section 9. Duties of the Treasurer

The Treasurer shall, under the direction of the Executive Board and subject to such regulations as the Governing Board shall prescribe, oversee the finances of the Association and shall report to the Governing Board on a regular basis on the nature and extent of all finances and investments of the Association. (amended April 20, 2001; November 9, 2001)

Section 10. Duties of the Secretary

The Secretary shall have made and preserved a record of all proceedings of the Association and shall perform such other duties as may be prescribed from time to time by the Governing Board or by the Bylaws of the Association. (amended April 11, 1992; April 20, 2001; November 9, 2001)

Section 11. Duties of the Professional Association Staff

(a) The Associate Vice Chancellor for Development and Alumni Relations shall serve as the Executive Director of the Alumni Association, shall administer the Association’s budget and shall provide staff support for Association programs. The Executive Director, subject to the direction of the Governing Board and the President, is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Association. The Executive director shall be the Association’s liaison with the University administration. The Executive Director also shall perform the duties of Secretary to the Governing Board, and the Executive Committee. (amended April 11, 1992; September 25, 1997; April 20, 2001; November 9, 2001; April 12, 2007)

(b) The Director of Publications and Alumni Communication shall serve as editor of the MIZZOU magazine, shall provide staff support for other Association publications (see Article VII). (amended September 8, 1995; April 20, 2001; April 12, 2007)

c) The Vice Chancellor for Development and Alumni Relations shall coordinate the University’s institutional advancement effort with the Alumni Association. (amended September 25, 1997; April 12, 2007)

30 ARTICLE VI: DUES

Section 1. Annual Dues

The Governing Board may establish and prescribe annual dues for membership in the Association. All dues-paying members of the Association (as well as Honorary Members, who are relieved of the obligation to pay dues) shall enjoy all the rights and benefits as may be determined from time to time by the Governing Board. (amended April 20, 2001; November 9, 2001)

Section 2. Special and Promotional Memberships

The Governing Board may, at its discretion, adopt family memberships, life memberships, interim memberships, trial memberships and other special or promotional memberships for new University of Missouri (MU) graduates and others but is under no obligation to do so. (amended April 20, 2001; November 9, 2001)

ARTICLE VII: PUBLICATIONS

The Association shall edit, publish, issue and maintain an alumni magazine to be known as the MIZZOU magazine, to be published throughout the year at such intervals as may be determined by the Governing Board. The direction of the policies and management of the publication shall be vested in the Governing Board, acting by and through the Communications Committee. The Director of Publications and Alumni Communication shall be editor of the MIZZOU magazine (see Article V, Section 11, Subsection (b). (amended September 8, 1995; April 20, 2001; November 9, 2001)

ARTICLE VIII: UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI DIVISION OF DEVELOPMENT AND ALUMNI RELATIONS

The Association endorses and pledges its support to the University of Missouri Division of Development and Alumni Relations, which is the official development office of the University. (amended April 20, 2001; April 12, 2007)

ARTICLE IX: AMENDMENTS

The Governing Board may amend or repeal these Bylaws by the vote of two-thirds of the Governing Board Members present or represented by proxies at any regular or special meeting, provided that the notice of said meeting shall contain a verbatim statement of the proposed amendment and that such notice be mailed to the Governing Board Members at their respective addresses of record at least 14 days in advance of said meeting. Amendments must be submitted to the Secretary of the Association for review under procedures approved by the Executive Board. (amended April 20, 1990; April 11, 1992; April 20, 2001; November 9, 2001)

ARTICLE X: MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS

Section 1. Fiscal Year

The fiscal year of the Association shall be from the first day of July each year through the 30th day of June of the succeeding calendar year.

Section 2. Parliamentary Procedure

Matters of procedure in parliamentary practice not covered in the Pro Forma Decree of Incorporation or Bylaws of the Association shall be governed by the latest edition of Robert’s Rules of Order.

31 Section 3. Definitions

As used in these Bylaws, the following terms shall mean: (a) Association: The University of Missouri (MU) Alumni Association; (b) Governing Board: The Governing Board of The Mizzou Alumni Association; (c) University: the University of Missouri (MU). (amended October 19, 1990; September 14, 1996; April 20, 2001; November 9, 2001)

32 MAA Executive Directors

1852 Charles Allen 1951-1968 Guy H. (Bus) Entsminger 1854-1855 R.L. Todd 1968-1971 Jean Madden (Corresponding Secretary) 1971-1974 William Dalzell 1854-1855 Sterling Paige, Jr. 1974-1979 Steve Roszell (Recording Secretary) 1979-1981 Sharon Baysinger 1855-1870 1981-1986 Thomas Schultz 1870-1871 D.W.B. Kurtz 1986-1992 George Walker 1871-1876 1992-1993 James Irvin 1875-1878 S.C. Douglass 1994-2004 J. Todd Coleman 1878-1880 Scott Hayes 2004- Todd McCubbin 1880-1881 R.W. Gentry 1881-1887 C.B. Rollins 1887-1891 Thomas J. Lowry 1891-1895 C.B. Sebastian 1895-1899 N.T. Gentry 1899-1901 S.F. Conley 1901-1902 W.H. Turner 1902-1904 F.W. Niedermeyer 1904-1905 N.T. Gentry 1905-1906 L.E. Bates 1906-1908 Merril E. Otis 1908-1909 W.F. Woodruff 1909-1910 William G. Bek 1910-1911 J.E. Chasnoff 1911-1912 Harry E. Ridings 1912-1914 Charles Ross 1914-1916 Hugh MacKay 1916-1918 H.H. Kinyon 1918-1919 Vaughn Bryant 1919 C.H. Willliams (acting) 1919-1921 C.E. Kane 1921 T.C. Morelock (acting) 1922-1944 R.L. (Bob) Hill 1944-1946 Thelma Woods (interim) 1946-1951 Herbert Bunker

33 MAA Past Presidents

1853-1857 Odon Guitar 1974-1975 Cordell Tindall 1857-1865 Walter Lenoir 1975-1976 William M. Symon, Jr. 1865-1869 Odon Guitar 1976-1977 John Booth 1869-1870 Walter Lenoir 1977-1978 Doris England 1870-1871 Andrew J. Thomas 1978-1979 Jerry Tiemann 1871-1873 Alexander F. Denny 1979-1980 Barbara Houston Moore 1873-1874 Luther Collier 1980-1981 Thomas D. Schultz 1874-1877 Odon Guitar 1981-1982 Eugene Leonard 1877-1878 L.B. Wilkes 1982-1983 Norris W. Phillips 1878-1881 Shannon C. Douglass 1983-1984 Jack McCausland 1882 Alex F. Denny 1984-1985 William Lenox 1883-1884 Odon Guitar 1985-1986 Edward K. Powell 1885-1886 Robert L. Todd 1986-1987 Joe Moseley 1887-1888 Edwin W. Stephens 1987-1988 Eleanor R. Frasier 1889-1890 Curtis B. Rollins 1988-1989 Carl Schweitzer 1891-1894 Gardiner Lathrop 1989-1990 J. Edward Travis III 1895-1896 Charles E. Yeater 1990-1991 Bob H. Dixson 1897-1898 Isidor Loeb 1991-1992 Richard P. Moore 1899-1900 North T. Gentry 1992-1993 Thomas J. Lawson 1901-1902 Woodson Moss 1993-1994 Gerald L. Johnson 1903-1904 Luther M. Defoe 1994-1995 Carolyn L. Wiley 1905-1907 C. M. Jackson 1995-1996 G. P. “Rusty” Jandl 1908-1909 John C. Leggett 1996-1997 Brock L. Hessing 1910-1911 Earl F. Nelson 1997-1998 Jean B. Snider 1912-1914 Odon Guitar Jr. 1998-1999 Mark A. Miller 1914-1916 R. B. Caldwell 1999-2000 Melodie A. Powell 1916-1920 Allen McReynolds 2000-2001 Cordelia M. Esry 1920-1922 Forest C. Donnell 2001-2002 Dale R. Ludwig 1922-1930 Frank Rollins 2002-2003 Steven S. Vincent 1930-1934 Wilber Cochel 2003-2004 Deborah Snellen 1934-1938 Richmond C. Coburn 2004-2005 Doug Crews 1938-1940 Byron Spencer 2005-2006 Jay Dade 1940-1942 Allen Oliver 2006-2007 Kim Voss 1942-1944 Laurence M. Hyde 2007-2008 Titus Blackmon 1944-1948 Silas Oak Hunter 2008-2009 Craig Lalumandier 1948-1950 Don McVay 2009-2010 Jacqueline McEntire Clark 1950-1953 Harold Niedorp 2010-2011 Randall C. Wright 1953-1955 Cullen Coil 2011-2012 Pamela M. Oberdiek 1955-1956 Richmond J. Charmier 2012-2013 James B. Gwinner 1956-1957 Dutton Brookfield 2013-2014 Tracey E. Mershon 1957-1958 Flavius Freeman 2014-2015 W. Dudley McCarter 1958-1959 John Albert Morris 2015-2016 Sherri E. Gallick 1959-1960 William R. Toler 2016-2017 Ted D. Ayres 1960-1962 J. Gordon Blackmore 1962-1963 Eddie Sowers 1963-1964 Bradford Brett 1964-1966 William Tucker 1966-1967 Marvin McQueen 1967-1969 Beauford W. Robinson 1969-1971 Garth Landis 1971-1972 Darryl Francis 1972-1973 Frank Williams 1973-1974 Mitch Murch

34 Governance Governance

Officer Job Descriptions

Governing Board Member Expectations

Conflict of Interest Policy

2017-2018 Governing Board

Standing Committees & Committee Guidelines

Ad Hoc Committees

Officer Job Descriptions

Association Officers

Officers of the Association shall be considered elected to the Governing Board at the time elected to any office named in Article VI, Section 1, and shall retain membership upon the Governing Board so long as they hold such office. The election of a sitting Governing Board Member to any office named in Article VI, Section 1, shall constitute a vacancy in his previous Governing Board position, which shall be filled by the Governing Board in accordance with Article III, Section 3. (amended April 20, 2001; November 9, 2001; April 12, 2007)

Duties of the President

The President shall call and preside at all meetings of the Association, of the Governing Board, and of the Ex- ecutive Committee; shall make all appointments as specified in Article III, Section 11, and Article IV, Section 2; shall have general charge of and control over the programs of the Association, subject to the direction of the Board and shall perform such additional duties as may be prescribed from time to time by the Board of Direc- tors or the Bylaws of the Association. (amended October 22, 1992; April 20, 2001; November 9, 2001; April 12, 2007)

Duties of the President-Elect

Duties of the Vice President

Duties of the Treasurer

The Treasurer shall, under the direction of the Executive Board and subject to such regulations as the Govern- ing Board shall prescribe, oversee the finances of the Association and shall report to the Governing Board on a regular basis on the nature and extent of all finances and investments of the Association. (amended April 20, 2001; November 9, 2001)

Duties of the Secretary

The Secretary shall have made and preserved a record of all proceedings of the Association and shall perform such other duties as may be prescribed from time to time by the Governing Board or by the Bylaws of the As- sociation. (amended April 11, 1992; April 20, 2001; November 9, 2001)

Duties of the Professional Association Staff

37 responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Association. The Executive director shall be the Association’s liaison with the University administration. The Executive Director also shall perform the duties of Secretary to the Governing Board, and the Executive Committee. (amended April 11, 1992; September 25, 1997; April 20, 2001; November 9, 2001; April 12, 2007)

38 Governing Board Member Expectations

Financial Expectations

Bylaws require that the Board members are dues paying members of the Alumni Association; each Board member is encouraged to become a life member.

Board members should annually promote membership or annually donate a gift of equal amount to the Alumni Association.

Board members who are life members of the Alumni Association are encouraged to consider “sustaining life” membership gifts annually.

Board members should consider not requesting travel reimbursement and/or returning a like amount in a gift to the Alumni Association.

Fiduciary Expectations

Board members should attend all Board meetings (usually three a year).

Board members should study the meeting material sent in advance of each meeting (sometimes sent via email and sometimes packets are mailed) and be prepared to discuss and vote on agenda “action items”.

Service on a Board, committee or task force is optional, according to interest.

Advocacy Expectations

Board members should publicly praise and promote the University of Missouri.

Board members should support MU with time, talents and personal resources.

Board members should support and participate in the programs, initiatives and activities of the Alumni Asso- ciation.

Board members should participate, when possible, in key Alumni Association events (example: Homecoming, Ring Ceremonies, Distinguished Alumni Dinner, Tiger Walk, etc.) Refer to MAA “Calendar of Events”.

Constituency Expectations

Board members should share information about Alumni Association issues, programs and activities with members of constituent groups that the Board members represent (district, chapters, constituent alumni associations, etc.) and represent their interests and opinions to the Board.

39 Conflict of Interest Policy

ARTICLE I: PURPOSE

The purpose of the conflict of interest policy is to protect the University of Missouri Alumni Association (“As- sociation”) when it is contemplating entering into a transaction or arrangement that might benefit the private interest of an officer or director of the Association. This policy is intended to supplement but not replace any applicable state laws governing conflict of interest applicable to non-profit and charitable Associations.

ARTICLE II: DEFINITIONS

1. INTERESTED PERSON Any director, principal officer or member of a committee of the Association with powers delegated by the Governing Board of the Association, who has a direct or indirect financial interest, as defined below, is an interested person.

2. FINANCIAL INTEREST A person has a financial interest if the person has, directly or indirectly, through business, investment or family

a. an ownership or investment interest in any entity with which the Association has a transaction or arrangement, or

b. a compensation arrangement with the Association or with any entity or individual with which the As- sociation has a transaction or arrangement, or

c. a potential ownership or investment interest in, or compensation arrangement with, any entity or individual with which the Association is negotiating a transaction or arrangement.

3. FAMILY Family shall mean an individual’s spouse, parents, brother, sister, child, father-in-law, mother-in-law, brother- in-law, sister-in-law, son-in-law and daughter-in-law.

4. ENTITY Entity shall mean any sole proprietorship, partnership, limited partnership, limited liability company, corporation, professional corporation, association, professional association, enterprise, franchise, trust, joint venture, business or other entity, whether non-profit or carried on for profit.

5. COMPENSATION Compensation includes direct and indirect remuneration as well as gifts or favors that are substantial in nature.

A financial interest is not necessarily a conflict of interest. Under Article III, Section 2, a person who has a financial interest will be determined to have a conflict of interest if the Association’s Board of Directors or appropriate committee decides that a conflict of interest exists.

ARTICLE III: PROCEDURES

1. DUTY TO DISCLOSE In connection with any actual or possible conflict of interest, an interested person must disclose the existence of his or her financial interest AND ALL MATERIAL FACTS to the directors and members of committees with Board delegated powers considering the proposed transaction or arrangement.

40 2. DETERMINING WHETHER A CONFLICT OF INTEREST EXISTS

After disclosure of the financial interest AND ALL MATERIAL FACTS, AND AFTER ANY DISCUSSION WITH the interested person, HE OR SHE shall leave the Board or committee meeting while the DETER- MINATION OF A CONFLICT OF INTEREST is discussed and voted upon. The remaining Board or committee members shall decide if a conflict of interest exists.

3. PROCEDURES FOR ADDRESSING THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST a. An interested person may make a presentation at the Board or committee meeting, but after such a presentation, he/she shall leave the meeting during the discussion of, and the vote on, the transaction or the arrangement that is the subject of the potential conflict of interest. b. The chairperson of the Board or committee shall, if appropriate, appoint a disinterested person or committee to investigate alternatives to the proposed transaction or arrangement. c. After exercising due diligence, the Board or committee shall determine whether the Association can obtain a more advantageous transaction or arrangement with reasonable efforts from a person or entity that would not give rise to a conflict of interest. d. If a more advantageous transaction or arrangement is not reasonably attainable under circumstances that would not give rise to a conflict of interest, the Board or committee shall determine by a majority vote of the disinterested directors whether the transaction or arrangement is in the Association’s best interest and for its own benefit and whether the transaction is fair and reasonable to the Association, and shall make its decision as to whether to enter into the transaction or arrangement in conformity with such determination.

4. VIOLATIONS OF THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY a. If the Board or committee has reasonable cause to believe that a member has failed to disclose actual or possible conflicts of interest, it shall inform the member of the basis for such a belief and afford the member an opportunity to explain the alleged failure to disclose. b. If, after hearing the response of the member and making such further investigation as may be war- ranted in the circumstances, the Board or committee determines that the member has in fact failed to disclose an actual or possible conflict of interest, it shall take appropriate disciplinary and corrective action.

ARTICLE IV: RECORDS AND PROCEEDINGS

The minutes of the Governing Board and all committees with Board-delegated powers shall contain:

1. The names of the persons who disclosed or otherwise were found to have a financial interest in connection with an actual or possible conflict of interest, the nature of the financial interest was present, and the Board’s or committee’s decision as to whether a conflict of interest existed.

2. The names of the persons who were present for discussions and votes relating to the transaction or arrangement, the content of the discussion, including any alternatives to the proposed transaction or arrangement, and a record of any votes taken in connection therewith.

ARTICLE V: ANNUAL STATEMENTS

Each director, principal officer and member of a committee with Board delegated powers shall annually sign a statement, which affirms that such a person— a. has received a copy of this Conflict of Interest Policy,

41 b. has read and understands this Policy,

c. has agreed to comply with this Policy, and

d. understands that the Association is a 501(C)(3) organization and that in order to maintain its federal tax exemption it must engage primarily in activities which accomplish one or more of its tax exempt purposes.

42 2017-2018 Governing Board

President

Bruce McKinney, BS BA ‘74 President Overland Park, KS Spouse: Teresa McKinney Life Member Number of Years on the Board: 5

Bruce began his term as president of the Mizzou Alumni Association (MAA) on July 1, 2017.

He earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from the University of Missouri and his MBA from Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management.

Bruce recently retired after serving in a number of financial executive leadership positions over his 40 year professional career. He worked in a variety of businesses and industries with significant exposure to international and domestic activities; public, private and non-profit companies and sophisticated versus start-up infrastructures. Corporate experiences included Marathon Oil Company, Marion Merrell Dow (now Sanofi- Aventis) and Hallmark Cards, Inc., where he was Vice President-Treasurer for 15 years. Most recently, Bruce was the Vice-President and Chief Financial Officer for Community Blood Center of Greater Kansas City. He was an active participant in the organization’s strategic development activities, including its 2014 merger with the New York Blood Center.

Professionally, Bruce was a long time member of the National Association of Corporate Treasurers, the Trea- sury Leadership Roundtable and Financial Executives International. He was recognized as a CFO of the Year honoree by the Kansas City Business Journal in 2016.

Bruce has a long history of volunteer involvement, much of it in support of the university. He has been a member of the Governing Board of the Mizzou Alumni Association (MAA) for the last 5 years. He was a member of the Intercollegiate Athletics Committee the past 4 years. Bruce has also been active with the Missouri chapter of Delta Upsilon Fraternity for nearly 20 years. He currently serves as Chairman of the Missouri Alumni of Delta Upsilon, Inc. and the “Missouri DU-Building Our Next 100 Years” capital campaign. The campaign has raised over $3 million to date. Nationally, Bruce has served on the Board of Directors of Delta Upsilon International Fraternity (DUIF) since 2005, and is currently President. He received DUIF’s second highest honor, the Founder’s Award, in 2008.

Bruce is married to Teresa Keith McKinney, a Mizzou alumnus with a Bachelor of Science degree in Educa- tion. Teresa is the past President and a current member of the Board of Directors for the Housing Corpora- tion of the Missouri chapter of Tri Delta. She was Chairman of Tri Delta’s capital campaign to renovate the chapter house and raised over $1 million. Bruce and Teresa have two children, Christopher (a University of Missouri economics, history and law school graduate) and Stephanie McKinney Eppler, as well as two grand- daughters. Bruce and Teresa’s extended family have earned over twenty degrees from the University of Mis- souri.

43 President-Elect

Andrea Allison-Putman, BS BA ‘85 President-Elect Kansas City, MO Spouse: André Putman Life Member Number of Years on the Board: 6

Andrea Allison-Putman serves at the Chief People Officer for the YMCA of Greater Kansas City. Andrea leads the areas of staff and volunteer leadership, payroll, benefits, inclusion and diversity, training, team recruitment and the Y-USA regional training partner efforts. She has more than 20 years of executive experience in the areas of leadership development, employee relations, inclusion advancement, recruiting, training/education and volunteer engagement. Her background combines human resources management with community relations expertise. In her spare time, Andrea volunteers with many nonprofit organizations including Harvesters – The Community Food Network, Jackson County CASA and NonProfit Connect. In addition, Andrea is active in many civic and community organizations including Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Greater Kansas City and the Urban League of Greater Kansas City.

Andrea holds a Master’s degree in Organizational Development and received her BSBA from the University of Missouri in 1985.

Andrea resides in Kansas City, MO with her husband Andre’ and they have three children, Cierra, Minniesha and Andre’.

44 Vice President

Steve Hays, BS BA ‘80 Vice President Des Peres, MO Spouse: Kathy Hays Life Member Number of Years on the Board: 3

Steve is a 1980 graduate of the University of Missouri-Columbia and holds a BSBA degree with majors in accountancy and finance. He has more than 35 years experience providing assurance, tax, and consulting services to clients primarily in privately owned entrepreneurial businesses including Home Builders, Mortgage Banking, Transportation and other professional services. He also is Partner-In-Charge of RubinBrown's nine Industry Services Groups.

Steve has been involved as a board member or leader of several civic organizations including the Ronald Mc- Donald House Charities, St. Louis Zoo, St. Joseph's Academy, and Powered by Hope. His involvement with Mizzou is extensive as he is a member of the School of Accountancy Advisory Board, Alumni Governing Board, and is a past president of the Mizzou Tiger Club- St. Louis. He was a 2016 recipient of the Trulaske College of Business Alumni Citation of Merit.

He and his wife Kathy live in Des Peres, Missouri and are parents of three children. His son Steven and daughter Laura are graduates of Mizzou. His daughter Kelsey graduated from the University of Dayton.

45 Treasurer

Robin Wenneker, BS BA ‘91 Treasurer Columbia, MO Life Member Number of Years on the Board: 6

Robin is the Managing Partner of CPW Partnership, a family business that owns farm, rental and raw land holdings. She has worked with her family for 19 years handling investments, legal, government and accounting interfaces. Prior to working in her family business, Robin worked for Procter & Gamble, the 1996 Paralympic Games in Atlanta, Georgia, the world's largest competitive games for people with disabilities and Marketing Mix, an event marketing firm specializing in entertainment clients.

Robin's Mizzou involvement includes serving on the executive committee as past president of the College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources (CAFNR) Foundation having served as president from 2013-2016. She is an active member of the Griffiths Leadership Society for Women including spending four years on its executive committee and the Friends of the Library Council. She is a past president of the Mizzou Tiger Club St. Louis Board of Directors. Robin is a member of the campaign committees for CAFNR and Mizzou Libraries. In 2014, she was awarded honorary alumni status by CAFNR's Ag Alumni Association. In 2017, she received the Mumford Distinguished Service Award for her commitment to the land grant mission of CAFNR and Mizzou.

Robin continues to be active with Kappa Alpha Theta having been selected as the Permanent Alumnae Secre- tary for the Mizzou Thetas and as the co-chair for the 2009 centennial reunion committee. Robin has served on the Kappa Alpha Theta's national facility committee and was a Facility Corporation District Director advising 15 boards in four states and in Ontario, Canada. She was also a member of the Alpha Gamma Rho Fraternity's 2016 centennial reunion committee. Robin has previously been on the MAA governing board as the rules chair and the in state large chapter representative. For over 20 years, Robin has volunteered with local MAA chapter board of directors with the Atlanta, St. Louis and Boone County alumni chapters including being the president of the Atlanta chapter. Ad- ditionally, she has been one of the association's alumni representatives to the Intercollegiate Athletics, Alumni Athletic and Alumni Center Management Committees. In 2001, Robin received MAA's Outstanding Graduate of the Last Decade (GOLD) Award.

Robin's current community involvement includes serving on the Assistance League of Mid Missouri's philan- thropy committee, Children's Grove board of directors and both the City of Columbia’s Housing Authority and Columbia Community Housing Trust board of commissioners. Robin is a member of the Agricultural Leadership of Tomorrow's (ALOT) 2017-2018 Class and an alumna of the Greater Missouri Leadership Chal- lenge. She is a member of P.E.O. and King’s Daughters.

Previously, she has been on the state board of directors for Georgia's and Missouri's Court Appointed Spe- cial Advocates (CASA) programs. Robin was elected to the Washington University Executive MBA Alumni Council and selected for their executive committee. She was on the organizing committee for the inaugural St. Louis Komen Race for the Cure. Robin has been a member of the Junior League in both Atlanta and St. Louis.

Robin graduated with a BS BA from Mizzou in 1991 and an MBA from Washington University in St. Louis in 2002.

46 ImmediatePresident Past - PresidentElect

Ted D. Ayres, JD ‘72 Immediate Past President Wichita, KS Spouse: Marcia Ayres Life Member Number of Years on the Board: 6

Ted D. Ayres earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from Central Missouri State College in 1969 and his Juris Doctorate degree in 1972 from the University of Missouri. From 1972 to 1976 Mr. Ayres served as law clerk to Judge J.P. Morgan of the Missouri Supreme Court, was a partner with the firm of Stubbs and Ayres in Chillicothe, Missouri, (also serving as the Assistant Prosecuting Attorney of Livingston County) and was an attorney with the Southwestern Bell Telephone Company corporate headquarters legal department in St. Louis, respectively. In 1976 Mr. Ayres began his career in higher education law as counsel for University of Missouri and, in 1984 he became General Counsel for the University of Colorado. In 1986 he became General Counsel to the Kan- sas Board of Regents. This position expanded when he was also named Director of Governmental Relations in 1992 and served as the chief spokesperson for the Board and the Regents System for five legislative sessions. In May of 1996 Mr. Ayres joined Wichita State University as General Counsel and Associate to the President. In July of 2002, Mr. Ayres was promoted to Vice President and General Counsel. During his career, Mr. Ayres also served as Director of Equal Opportunity for WSU; as Interim President of Pittsburg State University in Pittsburg, Kansas; and as Interim Director of the Ulrich Museum of Art at Wichita State University (on two separate occasions). On June 30, 2015, Mr. Ayres retired and was subsequently named Vice President and General Counsel Emeritus at Wichita State. On July 01, 2015, he assumed a part-time role as the first Direc- tor of WSU’s Office of Community Engagement and Opportunity. His past professional and community affiliations include serving as a member of the Board of Directors of the National Association of College and University Attorneys; the Downtown YMCA in Topeka; the Wichita Technology Corporation, and the Tornado Alley Tigers Chapter of the Mizzou Alumni Association where he is a life member. Mr. Ayres served a two-year term as President of the local chapter. Ayres currently serves as Chairman of the Board of Directors, World War II Memorial, Inc., and is a member of the Board of Trustees of KPTS public television, having served as Chair of the Board in 2015-16. He is Vice President of the Board of The Kansas African American Museum and he is a member of the Advisory Board for the Ulrich Museum of Art at WSU. Mr. Ayres is also a lifetime member of the WSU Alumni Association. On February 24, 2009, Mr. Ayres received the A. Price Woodard, Jr. Humanitarian of the Year Award from Diversity Kansas. On October 30, 2010, he was named "Person of the Year" by the Wichita Chapter of the NAACP. On February 6, 2013, Mr. Ayres received a "Building Bridges" Award during National Trio Day at Wichita State University. Mr. Ayres was given the Education Award by the Student Association of Interfaith Dialogue on April 10, 2014. The Education Award honors an individual whose efforts are focused on increasing knowledge about diverse faith, race, ethnicity and cultural traditions in extended communities by utilizing educational activities, seeding public conversations focused on important social issues, and promoting interac- tion and dialogue across diverse groups. The Wichita State Foundation honored Mr. Ayres by naming him as the WSU Faculty/Staff Foundation Award Recipient for 2014 on April 25, 2014. On July 29, 2014, Mr. Ayres was honored by Real Men, Real Heroes as the recipient of The Pride Award. On Ocober 30, 2014, the Wichita Arts Council honored Mr. Ayres with its Individual Special Recognition Award. On April 28, 2015, he received the President's Distinguished Service Award from the Unclassified Professional Senate of WSU. On June 4, 2015, Mr. Ayres was honored with the presentation of the University Recognition Award by the WSU Alumni Association. Ted and his wife, Marcia, have three sons, two daughters-in-law, and two grandchildren. Their children have earned eleven academic degrees, including two from Mizzou (John in law and Sara in nursing).

47 Communications Committee Chair

Kia Breaux, BJ '96 Chair, Communications Committee Kansas City, MO Life Member Number of Years on the Board: 1

Kia Breaux is the Midwest regional director for The Associated Press. As regional director, Breaux leads business development and manages strategic partnerships in a 10-state territory. She also manages AP’s relationships with newspaper members and broadcast and digital customers.

Breaux joined AP in 1997 as a reporter in the Kansas City bureau. She’s also served as correspondent in the AP's Roanoke, Va., office and as the news editor for Nebraska. Breaux is a Kansas City native and 1996 graduate of the Missouri School of Journalism. She holds a Master of Science in Management and Human Resource Management from Baker University.

Breaux serves on the Missouri School of Journalism’s Strategic Leadership Team. She is also a member of the Missourian Publishing Association board and the Honors College Advisory Council.

Professional memberships include the Missouri Sunshine Coalition, where Breaux serves as vice president; Iowa Freedom of Information Council (working press trustee;) and the William Allen White Foundation (trustee.)

48 Diversity Committee Chair

Alex Hopkins, BA ‘97, M Ed '12 Chair, Diversity Committee Missouri City, TX Spouse: Aaron Cook Annual Member Number of Years on the Board: 2

Alex Hopkins is currently employed at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, TX as the Director of Alumni Relations. He oversees all aspects of the health sciences alumni relations for the Baylor College of Medicine’s Medical School, Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, School of Allied Health Sciences, and the National School of Tropical Medicine, as well as for all of the medical interns, residents and fellows. Prior to working at BCM, Alex worked for Mizzou for 16 years. Most recently he worked as the Manager of Alumni Affairs in the School of Medicine at Mizzou and was the Director of the Medical School Foundation and previously worked at the University Club of MU in a myriad of management positions.

Alex has been an active volunteer for the Mizzou Alumni Association serving in many different roles. He has been a member of the Diversity Committee since 2011 and prior to that served eight years on the Rules Committee. From 2007-2014 he served as an ex-officio member of the Schools/Colleges Committee, as well as on the Medical Alumni Organizations Board of Directors. From 2007–2011 he was a board member on the Boone County Alumni Chapter and currently has been supportive of his new alumni chapter by attending many of their functions in Houston, Texas.

Alex also serves as a past president on his fraternity’s corporation board and as a current board member for the Gamma Alpha Chapter of Alpha Kappa Lambda. During his time as a student at Mizzou, Alex was on the steering committee Dance Marathon and served two terms as Chair of the Student Day of Caring for United Way. Alex is a 1997 graduate holding a BA in Philosophy and a Masters in Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis, which he completed in 2012.

Alex and his husband, Aaron Cook, reside in Missouri City, TX where Aaron works for the Mizzou Admissions Office recruiting students to attend Mizzou from the Houston area and the state of California.

49 Finance Committee Chair

Sabrina McDonnell, MBA '15 Chair, Finance Committee Columbia, MO Spouse: Dwight McDonnell Life Member Number of Years on the Board: 1

Sabrina McDonnell is Executive Vice President & Chief Administrative Executive for Landmark Bank. Headquartered in Columbia, Missouri, Landmark Bank is a $2.5 billion financial institution with 45 locations in Missouri, Oklahoma, and Texas. Sabrina assumed her current role upon the culmination of the company’s bank charter combination project in 2009. In more than 30 years with the company, she has held a variety of positions, most recently President of First National Bank & Trust Company, the bank’s Columbia charter, prior to the name change.

An active community volunteer and leader in Columbia, Sabrina has served as President of Women’s Network and a Board Member for the Columbia Chamber of Commerce, the Heart of Missouri United Way, and the Missouri Bankers Association Service Corporation. Sabrina was the recipient of the Missouri Bank Leadership Award in 1992, the United Way’s Jack Mathews Award in 2008, and the prestigious Athena Award in 2010.

Sabrina, who grew up in Auxvasse, Missouri, received her undergraduate degree from Drury University and her MBA from the University of Missouri. She also completed the Graduate School of Banking at Wisconsin. Sabrina is married to Eric McDonnell, an Athletic Trainer for Mizzou, and they are the parents of two children, Madison, 19, and Grant, 15.

50 Membership Committee Chair

Julie Gates, BS Ed '99 Chair, Membership Committee Jefferson City, MO Spouse: JJ Gates Life Member Number of Years on the Board: 5

Julie Gates has been employed by the American Cancer Society since 2001. She has spent her tenure working on the Society's signature fundraising event, Relay For Life, and is currently the Managing Director of Com- munity Engagement for the High Plains Division. Prior to joining the Society, she was a volunteer for the American Cancer Society and a teacher in the Jefferson City Public School system.

Julie has been an active member of the Cole County Chapter since 2003, serving as President from 2005 to 2013. She currently serves as co-chair of the annual tailgate party and on the scholarship subcommittee. She is a past recipient of the Mizzou Spirit Award (a local Chapter award), has served as a judge for the Homecoming BBQ and Mizzou '39, and is a 2008 graduate of Leadership Mizzou.

Julie is a 1999 graduate of Mizzou and holds a Master of Education Administration from William Woods Uni- versity. She is a member of Kappa Kappa Gamma and currently serves as the Advisory Board co-Chair. She has also been involved with the Jefferson City Area Chamber of Commerce, Boys and Girls Club, and is a 2006 Leadership Jefferson City graduate.

Julie and her husband JJ, also a Mizzou graduate, reside in Jefferson City along with their son, Hudson.

51 Mizzou Legislative Network Committee Chair

Jeff Montgomery, BS Ed '89 Chair, Mizzou Legislative Network Committee Webb City, MO Spouse: Lisa Montgomery Life Member Number of Years on the Board: 1st year

Jeffrey (Jeff) Montgomery was born a TIGER in Columbia’s Boone County Hospital just as his dad, Rich, had finished his undergrad in Education. Being a Legacy led to many opportunities to enrich the “black and gold” blood with many trips to campus during his childhood.

Upon graduating from Park Hill High School in Kansas City in 1984, Jeff, like his father, enrolled into the School of Education thus becoming a 2nd generation Legacy. Fulfilling a boyhood dream, he was invited to walk-on as a member of the MIZZOU football team and earned a letter. After earning a BSED in 1989 he first began working in his father’s insurance agency but the coaching bug pulled him away to his High School alma mater which ultimately led to an opportunity to “come home” to ‘Ol Mizzou and be a Grad Assistant for the Football Tigers in 1993 and then Assistant Director of Football Operations under Larry Smith. After a short stint with RDO Equipment in Phoenix, AZ, Jeff again followed his father’s footsteps, working for State Farm Insurance, first, as an Agency Field Specialist in Phoenix and then chosen to be an Agent in Webb City, MO.

In 1994 Jeff married the girl of his dreams, Lisa, and he is the very proud dad of Brooke, a Sophomore at MU and a 3rd generation Legacy in the class of 2020 and Bethany, a senior at Webb City High School that can’t wait to be a part of Mizzou’s class of 2022.

He is known for his many volunteer efforts since opening his agency in 2000. Serving in leadership of the SWMO NAIFA chapter, the Webb City Area Chamber of Commerce, the Webb City/Carl Junction Rotary Club, Webb City Choir and Athletic Boosters along with taking stats for the high school football team and announcing for the high school basketball teams. Jeff also is a Small Group leader for a high school group of boys at his church.

He caught the “Alumni Bug” first with the Valley of the Sun chapter and continues serving in the SWMO Chapter. Jeff is very excited to serve alongside so many great people to help continue the mission of the MUAA as the Mizzou Legislative Network Chair.

Jeff is a True Tiger for Life!

52 Rules Committee Chair

Patty Wolfe, BA '77, BS Ed '77, MBA '80 Chair, Rules Committee Houston, TX Life Member Number of Years on the Board: 2

Patty has recently retired after a 35-year career with Shell Oil Company based in Houston. After various assignments in finance and accounting management supporting Shell Downstream, Chemical and IT organizations, the latter part of her career was spent in leadership roles on global process and systems change projects.

She has been actively involved on the Houston Texas Tigers Alumni Chapter Board for the last eight years, including two terms as President. Highlights for her have been expansion of Board membership, successful scholarship fundraising events, supporting Houston area families sending children to Mizzou, and seeing the chapter earn consistently Capstone status. She has also been a member of the Griffiths Leadership Society for Women for three years. Patty was delighted to be honored as a 2013 recipient of the Tiger Pride Award.

Patty is a proud parent to Erin (Mizzou BS ED 2013) and to Garrett (a University of Texas graduate). She is active in the Houston community, serving on the Board of the Houston Business Forum (women’s professional organization) for four years and on the leadership teams of two Lutheran churches. She is currently working with a small group on a new mission start up congregation and is beginning a term as the President of her subdivision women’s club. She enjoys travel, golf, time with family/friends, and following Mizzou team sports.

During her time at Mizzou Patty earned three degrees: B.A. Economics 1977, B.S. Education (Secondary Mathematics and Economics) 1977, and an MBA (Finance) 1980. She served as President of the MBA Associa- tion, worked as a teaching assistant in the Finance department, held several offices in Zeta Tau Alpha sorority and was honored as a Phi Kappa Psi Sweetheart.

53 Schools & Colleges Committee Chair

Rusty Martin, BS CIE '84 Chair, Schools & Colleges Committee Denver, CO Life Member Number of Years on the Board: 1st year

After graduating with a BS in Civil Engineering, Rusty moved to Houston and began his career in management consulting. For over 20 years, he worked for Accenture and ultimately became a partner with the firm before it became a public corporation. During his time at Accenture, he worked with many large corporations and had long-term assignments throughout the US, many international business trips, and a six-month assign- ment in Argentina.

Since leaving Accenture, Rusty relocated to Denver and started his own management consulting practice focused on helping small businesses in market and product development, program management, and strategic business planning. Rusty has been very active with the Rocky Mountain Tigers chapter serving as President and Treasurer.

Rusty grew up in Sedalia, MO and gets back to Missouri as often as possible to enjoy the Martin family lake house at Lake of the Ozarks. He is also a Mizzou football season ticket holder since Mizzou joined the SEC and has missed only one home game during that time.

54 At-Large Representative

Howard Richards, BA ‘88 At-Large Representative Florissant, MO Annual Member Number of Years on the Board: 1

Howard Richards was born in St. Louis, MO and was a student in the St. Louis Public School system through high school graduation. He earned a Bachelor’s degree in Communication, with an emphasis in Radio, Televi- sion and Film from the University of Missouri-Columbia. Mr. Richards later spent time working at KRCG- TV, the CBS television affiliate in Jefferson City, MO, fulfilling duties in both the news and sports departments.

Richards spent seven seasons in the National Football League, playing six seasons with the Dallas Cowboys, and one season with the Seattle Seahawks before retiring after the 1987 season. He helped the Cowboys win two NFC East Division championships, along with making two consecutive appearances in the 1982 and 1983 NFC championship games. Following his retirement from professional football, Mr. Richards worked for thirteen years at the Central Intelligence Agency, where he served on the security staffs of four CIA directors, along with serving a tour of duty in Tel Aviv, Israel, where his duties included both personnel and physical security, and liaison and security coordination in Gaza and the West Bank between the Israeli and Palestinian governments.

After leaving the federal government in 2003, Richards began a career as a licensed REALTOR® and real estate consultant in Northern Virginia and Washington, DC, taking advantage of the opportunities of the exploding real estate market during the early to mid-2000s. Richards is the president of SevenZero, Ltd., a small security consulting business that he started in 2008. The business spawned from former relationships developed from Richards’ employment at the CIA. SevenZero provides specialized security consulting and support services to private industry, its executives and former federal government officials as they travel internationally.

Mr. Richards is active in the community. Accordingly, he serves as an advisory board member for Segs4Vets Foundation (www.Segs4Vets.org), a “Spirit of Hope Award” winning foundation that provides Segway personal transport vehicles to severely wounded military veterans, to assist them to regain their mobility and to improve their quality of life. Richards has also been involved as a voluntary board member for the Gerry Bertier #42 Foundation (http://www.gerrybertier.com), which raises funds for spinal cord research and individuals who have suffered spinal cord injuries.

In June of 2011, Richards was selected to succeed former Mizzou coach (and the man who helped recruit him) John Kadlec, as the Tigers radio football analyst. "To be able to come back and be part of Mizzou football on this level, I couldn't have found a better opportunity to further my broadcasting aspirations and reconnect to my alma mater,'' said Richards. "This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.''

Richards is a member of the St. Louis Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. He is a member of the NFL Retired Players Association whose mission includes, among other things, working with the numerous NFL Charities. In February of 2012, Richards was honored as a recipient of the College of Arts and Science’s Distinguished Alumni Award at The University of Missouri-Columbia. In October of 2015, Richards was honored as a recipient of the 48th 2015 Faculty-Alumni Awards. He also serves as a member on the College of Arts & Science Strategic Development Board and the advisory council for the College of Arts and Science Department of Communication.

55 At-Large Representative

Joe Valenciano, BA ‘95 At-Large Representative Overland Park, KS Spouse: Melissa Valenciano Life Member Number of Years on the Board: 1

J. Joseph (Joe) Valenciano is a Vice President and relationship manager for BMO Harris Bank, N.A. in Leawood, Kansas. Joe is a Kansas City, Missouri native who has been in the banking and financial industry for 20 years with an emphasis on commercial and industrial financing. Mr. Valenciano started his career in Colum- bia, Missouri after graduating from the University of Missouri in 1995 with an A.B. in Sociology and a minor in Psychology from the School of Arts & Science. He earned his M.B.A from William Woods University in 2002 just after returning to Kansas City.

Mr. Valenciano began taking on leadership roles during his collegiate career such as President of his fraternity, Phi Beta Sigma, Inc. which is a historical African-American Fraternity and a member of the National Pan-Hel- lenic Council. Upon returning to Kansas City in 2001 Mr. Valenciano became engaged with the Kansas City Metro community on both sides of the state line. A former Boy Scout and Eagle Scout he became a committee member of the Boy Scouts of America Heart of America Council Scout Reach program. This was the beginning of serving the community in various roles. Joe is a member of the Knight of Columbus Ascension Coun- cil and Knight of Columbus Ascension Assembly and has severed various Officer roles in both organizations. Other roles Joe has served in are Chairman of Samuel U Rodgers Health Center, Chairman of the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Greater Kansas City, Chairman of El Centro Inc., Board Member of the National Society of Hispanic MBA’s, Treasurer of The Greater Kansas City Hispanic Collaborative, Board Member of the Hispanic Economic Development Corporation, Board Member of The Family Conservancy and Member of the Mizzou Alumni Association Kansas City Chapter.

Joe’s other honors and awards include being a recipient of The Richard Barrera Award which recognizes an individual who works in Corporate America, Government, or any other organization that has contributed to the mission of the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Greater Kansas City. Recipient of the Troop 163 Lions Pride Award for dedicated services to the Scoutreach program. Lastly, he is a 2007 graduate of the Shawnee Chamber of Commerce Leadership Program.

Joe is married to Melissa Valenciano, a Mizzou alumnus with a Bachelor of Science degree in Family and Con- sumer Economics and Related Studies. Melissa is a member of Kappa Alpha Theta in addition to her and Joe being Life Members of the Mizzou Alumni Association and University Club members. Joe and Melissa live in Overland Park, Kansas with their two children Dezi and Isabel who are often taken to Columbia to learn the rich tradition of the University of Missouri.

56 At-Large Representative

William Schoenhard, BS PA '71 At-Large Representative St. Louis, MO Spouse: Kate Schoenhard Life Member Number of Years on the Board: 1st

William (Bill) Schoenhard is a retired health care executive and community volunteer residing in St. Louis, Missouri.

He serves on the Board of Directors of Gene Slay’s Girls and Boys Club of St. Louis, Lindenwood University and Deaconess Nurse Ministry as well as the Finance Council of Mary Queen of Peace Catholic Church.

Prior to his retirement in 2013, Schoenhard served as Deputy Under Secretary for Health for Operations and Management for the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) in Washington, DC from 2009 to 2013. He was responsible for VA’s 21 Veterans Integrated Service Networks (VISN’s) and a variety of administrative programs. He received the Department of Veterans Affairs Distinguished Career Award and the Award of Excel- lence from the American Legion in 2013.

Before his appointment to the VA, Schoenhard was executive vice president/chief operating officer from 1986 to 2009 for SSM Health Care (SSM), one of the largest Catholic health care systems in the country. In 2002, SSM became the first health care recipient of the nation’s highest presidential honor for organizational inno- vation and performance excellence--the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award.

He is a former U.S. Navy Officer who served in Vietnam and the Philippines as damage control officer on the destroyer tender USS Samuel Gompers from 1971 to 1972.

Schoenhard graduated from the University of Missouri with a Bachelor of Science degree in public administration in 1971 where he received a commission as an Ensign in the United States Naval Reserve and was awarded the Naval ROTC Curators Gold Medal. He earned a masters degree with honors in health care administration from the Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, in 1975 and received its Dis- tinguished Alumnus Award in 2003. In 2009 he was awarded the Exemplary Service Award by the St. Louis University School of Public Health.

57 At-Large Representative

Peggy Swaney, BS ED '71 At-Large Representative Platte City, MO Spouse: Hal Swaney Life Member Number of Years on the Board: 1st

Peggy Potter Swaney, BS Education ’71, is a retired educator. She owned and operated a successful preschool for 27 years. She taught in Park Hill School District and later facilitated in home learning through the Par- ents As Teachers program in Platte County. Peggy has been committed to Mizzou since graduation. She has had season football and basketball tickets since Onofrio and Stewart. Peggy became involved with the Platte County Mizzou Alumni serving as the president, as well as on many committees. Peggy participated in Griffon’s Leadership Society for Mizzou women. She has been active in her sorority, Delta Delta Delta, serving on the House Corporation Board for more than 15 years, holding the offices of president and secretary. She was recently a member of the Capital Campaign Committee that raised 1 million dollars for upgrades to the house. Peggy is very involved in her community. She was elected to the Platte County School Board in 1987 and has been a part of many other school and community committees. She serves on several boards and is an active volunteer. She is married to Hal Swaney, BS Agriculture ’70. Their two daughters, Marianne Swaney-Stueve and Katie Smith are Mizzou graduates, as well as son in law, Jacob Stueve. She is hopeful that the tradition will continue with the 7 grandchildren.

58 In-State Representative: Small Chapters

Albert Kennett, BS '66, MS '68 In-State Representative: Small Chapters New London, MO Spouse: Linda Kennett Life Member Number of Years on the Board: 1

After graduating from the University of Missouri College of Agriculture with a BS and MS in Animal Science, Al served for 43 years as an Extension Livestock Specialist with the University of Missouri Extension Division. He was headquartered at New London, Missouri in the Ralls County Extension Office and served six counties in N.E. Missouri.

During his career with University of Missouri Extension he was involved in the development of both the Swine and Beef Improvement programs and sales in N.E. Missouri. He was also one of two specialists in the state to pilot the nationally recognized Show-Me-Select Replacement Heifer program.

During his career Al coached twenty-two 4-H Livestock Judging teams to national competition.

Since his retirement, Al has been instrumental in getting the Great River Tigers Chapter of the Mizzou Alumni Association started and serves as the chapter president.

Al and his wife Linda are active in the First Christian Church, Hannibal, Missouri and volunteer with several groups in their community. They have one son, Jon, who is also a Mizzou Alum.

59 In-State Representative: Large Chapters

Leigh Anne Knight, BSHES '89, BS Ed '90, M Ed '91 In-State Representative: Large Chapters Lenexa, KS Spouse: Douglas James Knight Life Member Number of Years on the Board: 1st year

Dr. Leigh Anne Taylor Knight is a resourceful, innovative leader who has been well-prepared for life opportunities by Mizzou’s College of Human Environmental Sciences and College of Education.

Currently with the DeBruce Foundation in Kansas City, Leigh Anne engages partners to redefine pathways for success in the future economy. As Founding Director at ThinkShift (an initiative of the foundation), Leigh Anne is driven to lead the leveraging of resources across sectors for innovative learning, rigorous research, and community collaboration in order to improve economic development and the quality of life. A teacher at heart, Leigh Anne has also served as a K-12 assistant superintendent, advised learning institutions across the nation, and led a bi-state consortium that provides powerful tools for data-driven educational research to inform practice and policy.

After graduating from Mizzou with a Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Design and Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Secondary Education, Leigh Anne earned her Education Specialist’s degree from the University of Missouri-Kansas City and her doctorate from the University of Kansas in Education Policy and Leadership.

Honored to serve on the Executive Board of MAA’s Griffiths Leadership Society, Leigh Anne’s fondest memo- ries as an alumnus have been the relationships developed through mentoring collegians. She enjoys col- laborating with other leaders who are passionate about making a difference at Mizzou and beyond, both in Griffiths and on the Dean’s Advisory Board for the College of Human Environmental Sciences. Additional board experience includes Greater Missouri Leadership Foundation, Camp Fire Heartland and ExCPT Certi- fication Governing Board of the National HealthCareer Association.

Leigh Anne is married to Doug Knight, an alumnus of George Washington University and lives in Lenexa, Kansas. The couple enjoy watching their two college sons, Luke and Alex, play baseball for their respective universities. As the daughter of two Mizzou alumni (Dr. Richard and Joyce Taylor), Leigh Anne enjoys MU events with her family, including aunts, uncles and cousins, who are loyal Tiger alumni and fans.

60 Out-of-State Representative

Susan Combs, BS '01 Out-of-State Representative Astoria, NY Spouse: Sean O'Rourke Annual Member Number of Years on the Board: 1st year

Susan L Combs is the CEO of Combs & Company, a full service insurance brokerage firm with an expertise in the “weird & unusual.” Leveraging a knack for solving difficult circumstances, Combs & Co. has become a go- to resource for those companies that don’t fit an insurance carriers’ typical profile, such as entertainment, food, and international companies setting up their first U.S. operations. Susan also serves on the Advisory Board of Directors for Allay, Inc, an insurance technology company based in San Francisco and is the youngest National President (2014-2015) in the 80-year history of Women in Insurance & Financial Services (WIFS), and has served on the National Board since 2008. In addition, Susan works diligently to stay current with the myriad of changes in the insurance industry. Currently, Susan is one of just seven brokers in New York City to have the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) designation. Her expertise in this complex area of health insurance has established Susan as a highly sought after expert witness, advisor, and speaker on the Affordable Care Act (ACA) by law firms, reinsurance companies, and organizations around the country.

Even though Susan lives in NYC, she’s just a “Missouri girl in a New York world.” She grew up in King City, MO, a town of less than 1,000 people, with her mom, dad and two older brothers. She left the northwest corner of Missouri in 2001 to seek her success in NYC. Susan’s dad is a retired Major General AND county judge, while her mother owned a Merle Norman Cosmetics Studio and travel agency. (So entrepreneurship is in her blood.) Susan’s interest are as diverse as her upbringing. She is a HUGE Kansas City Chiefs and Royals (2015 World Champs) fan, and is always cheering for her alma mater, the Mizzou Tigers! She lives in Queens with her amazing husband, Sean, and their two furry kids, Spencer and Pepper. Susan loves playing football, hockey, running half marathons and she’s a whiz in the kitchen!

61 Out-of-State Representative

Nathan Marcus, BS BA ‘82 Out-of-State Representative Birmingham, AL Spouse: Julie Marcus Life Member Number of Years on the Board: 1

Nathan chose to attend Mizzou after high school in Birmingham because he wanted to experience life in a different culture. Nathan was active at Mizzou through participation in Greek Life, student activities and the community of Columbia, where he volunteered to coach high school soccer for two years. He was also president of QEBH during his tenure.

After graduating with a marketing degree, Nathan moved to Atlanta. A few years later, he returned to Birming- ham and began a career in the food business. He sold his distribution company and after completing projects in food consulting and manufacturing, Nathan opened an Allstate agency in town. Nathan, with help from others, created the Heart of Dixie Tigers Alumni group in North Alabama. He is very active in the Birming- ham community, and has been married to Julie Acquino for 25 years. They have three children who ALL have attended or attend Mizzou.

Nathan has been a long time SEC fan. Now that Mizzou is part of that family, he and his family are often spot- ted at home and even more convenient, away sporting activities!

62 International Representative

Xavier Billingsley, BS '13 International Representative San Jose, Costa Rica Life Member Number of Years on the Board: 1

Xavier Billingsley is a U.S. Foreign Service Officer (Diplomat) from Arkansas. He is currently serving as a Vice Consul at the US Embassy in San Jose, Costa Rica. In 2013, Billingsley obtained his Bachelor of Science degree from Mizzou. While a student at Mizzou, Billingsley was involved in many student activities including serving as the 2012 Missouri Student’s Association President, MAA Homecoming Steering Committee Mem- ber, Summer Welcome Leader and Mortar Board-Friars Tap. During his final year of undergraduate study, Billingsley was tapped as a 2013 State Department, Charles B. Rangel Fellow, with two internships in the House Foreign Affairs Committee and the Press and Cultural Attaché’s office in the U.S. Embassy in Manama and direct recruitment to the Foreign Service.

Billingsley received a Master’s in Public Administration specializing in Government, Politics, and International Foreign Policy from Cornell University. His capstone piece was entitled “American Oxygen: Black America’s Forever Evolving Relationship with Surveillance” which covered the long and complex history of the relationship between African Americans and current day surveillance. He also was published in the Cornell Policy Review.

As an official representative of the U.S. Government in Costa Rica, Billingsley serves thousands of American Citizens that call Costa Rica home or who visit for a short vacation. He is a member of the Mizzou and Cor- nell Black Alumni Associations and is a proud member (NU PHI CHAPTER OF HOUSTON) of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Incorporated.

63 Student Representative

Jake Bracey Student Representative Portageville, MO True Tiger Student Member Number of Years of the Board: 1st year

Jake Bracey, President of the Alumni Association Student Board, is a junior Electrical and Computer Engi- neering major from Portageville, Missouri.

He is a member of AASB, Beta Theta Pi, Tiger Buddies, and an engineering honors fraternity. As President of AASB, he serves as the Student Representative on the MAA Governing Board. Jake plans to graduate in the Fall of 2019 with a degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering with minors in Computer Science and Mathematics.

Jake has gained valuable skills through his degree program, acquired abilities while working for the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City, and has maintained the irrevocable values that were instilled in him while grow- ing up on his family farm, Bracey Farms. To make a lasting impact at Mizzou, Jake plans to use these assets in order to uphold the traditions and values that make Mizzou the great university that it is today.

64 MAA Standing Committee Purpose

Communications Committee The Communications Committee was formally established in 1968 to direct the policies and management of the MIZZOU magazine. As stated in Article VII of the University of Missouri Alumni Association bylaws, “The Association shall edit, publish, issue and maintain an alumni magazine to be known as the MIZZOU magazine, to be published throughout the year at such intervals as may be determined by the Governing Board. The direction of the policies and management of the publication shall be vested in the Governing Board, acting by and through the Communications Committee. The Director of Publications and Alumni Communication shall be editor of the MIZZOU magazine.” (amended September 8, 1995; February 9, 2002) Diversity Committee The Committee was established to promote and assist in the development of a diverse Association and to assist the Association in fulfillment of its diversity goals. The Committee further exists to assist the Association’s chapter and affiliated groups in their efforts in enhancing and promoting diversity in both their membership and programming. Finance Committee The Committee was established in 1988 to act in an advisory capacity to the Executive Committee and provide liaison with the Association staff. It is specifically charged with the following responsibilities: (a) Advise regarding appropriate investment opportunities (b) Assist staff in preparation of budget (c) Review quarterly financial statements (d) Review audit and advise on audit procedures. Membership Committee The Membership Committee was established to: A. Advise staff on membership matters, sponsorships, advertising, and new revenue opportunities, and toreview and recommend major affinity programs offered to all Alumni Association members and otherconstituents. B. Regularly review and evaluate the membership and member marketing efforts of the Committee and the Association. C. Make recommendations to the Executive Committee regarding matters of policy that will impact membership development and retention. D. Report to the Board the direction and increments of its programs and the results of same.

Mizzou Legislative Network Committee Mizzou Legislative Network Committee’s purpose is to bring a diverse group of MU alumni and friends together in a unified front to encourage support for the University and public higher education in the Missouri General Assembly and among other public governing bodies. The Committee further exists to plan legislative advocacy activities for the Mizzou Legislative Network, comprised of MU alumni and supporters in Missouri who have expressed an interest in advocating higher education issues and issues concerning MU in the General Assembly. Rules Committee The Rules Committee was formally established in 1988 to review and recommend changes in the rules, operating procedures, and bylaws of the Association and its various standing committees and chartered and affiliated alumni organizations. The Committee further exists to assist and serve as a resource on parliamentary and procedural matters for the Association and its committees and organizations. Schools & Colleges Committee The Schools and Colleges Committee was established to: A. Make recommendations to the Board regarding matters of policy which will impact the Schools and Colleges. B. Report to the Board on matters that affect the Schools and Colleges and their alumni.

The Committee further exists to: A. Promote membership in the Mizzou Alumni Association. B. Assist School and College organizations in reaching Honors status in the Mizzou Alumni Association recognition program.

65 Communications Committee

GUIDELINES (Adopted April 20, 1990) (Revised February 9, 2002)

The word “Association” when used in this document shall mean the University of Missouri Alumni Association. The word “Board” or the words “Governing Board” when used herein shall mean the Governing Board of the Association; the words “the Committee” shall refer to the Communications Committee; and the word “member(s)” shall refer to members of the Communications Committee.

SECTION I: PURPOSE

The Communications Committee was formally established in 1968 to direct the policies and management of the MIZZOU magazine. As stated in Article VII of the University of Missouri Alumni Association bylaws, “The Association shall edit, publish, issue and maintain an alumni magazine to be known as the MIZZOU magazine, to be published throughout the year at such intervals as may be determined by the Governing Board. The direction of the policies and management of the publication shall be vested in the Governing Board, acting by and through the Communications Committee. The Director of Publications and Alumni Communication shall be editor of the MIZZOU magazine.” (amended September 8, 1995; February 9, 2002) SECTION II: COMPOSITION

A. The Communications Committee shall be composed of 21 voting members and the editor of the MIZZOU magazine (who shall serve as an ex-officio, non-voting member). The President of the Association shall be an ex-officio member of the Committee. (amended September 8, 1995; February 9, 2002)

B. Committee members shall represent the professions of journalism, graphic design, marketing and advertising, with no fewer than one-third of the members working in the media (broadcast and print). Committee members shall be regular, honorary, or associate members of the Association. In addition, at least one Committee member shall be a University student who is a regular member of the Association, and one Committee member, the Committee Chairman, shall be a member of the Governing Board, after nomination by the Nominating Committee and approval by the Governing Board. (amended February 9, 2002)

C1. Except as set forth in this section members of the Committee shall serve staggered three-year terms from the date of appointment until their successors are appointed, the term of seven members expiring each year. The Governing Board member shall serve a term of two years and is eligible for renomination. Any student member shall serve a term of one year and is eligible for reappointment. (amended February 9, 2002)

C2. No person shall serve more than two consecutive terms, except that the abbreviated service of a member selected to fill an uncompleted term of 12 months or less shall not be counted toward any limit otherwise established by this paragraph. After absence from the Committee for a minimum of two years, any former member may be selected for additional terms, subject to the limits herein. (amended February 9, 2002)

D. Vacancies shall be filled by appointment by the Association president. If an uncompleted term is 12 months or less, the abbreviated service of the replacement member shall not be counted toward the limits established in Section II, paragraph C.

66 E. Any Communications Committee member may resign by notice in writing to the president of the Associa- tion, with a copy to the chairman of the Committee. Any member may be removed from the Committee for good cause by the Governing Board by following the procedures described for removal of a Director in Article III, Section 4, of the Association bylaws. (amended February 9, 2002)

SECTION III: OPERATIONS A.1. The Committee shall meet for the transaction of business in informal proceedings twice each year, at a place and time designated by the chairman. The fall meeting will be held on a Saturday. The spring meeting shall occur prior to the Governing Board meeting. Special meetings may be called on the initiative of the chairman, and shall be called by the chairman in the event of a written request from at least seven members. Meeting notice may be given in any appropriate fashion. (amended September 8, 1995; February 9, 2002)

A.2. The presence of nine voting members of the Committee shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business. (amended February 9, 2002)

A.3. The Committee may authorize the transaction of its business by telephone or mail.

A.4. Written and oral proxies are allowed on all matters before the Committee.

B. The Committee may, with the cooperation of the MIZZOU staff, present an annual workshop for editors of school and college alumni publications at MU. (amended September 8, 1995) The Committee has no formal budget and is not empowered to authorize or contract for expenditures of Association funds.

C. The Committee may establish subcommittees as necessary for its operation. The chairman of any subcommittee must be a member of the Committee and of the Association. The chairman of the Committee automatically shall be an ex-officio member to all subcommittees. (amended February 9, 2002)

D1. The Chairman of the Committee must be a member of the Committee . The chairman is nominated to the position by the Nominating Committee of the Association, subject to approval by the Governing Board, for a two-year term. (amended February 9, 2002)

D2. The Chairman shall appoint a vice chairman who is authorized to discharge the duties of the chairman in case of the chairman’s absence. The MIZZOU staff shall perform the duties of secretary to the Committee. (amended September 8, 1995; February 9, 2002)

E. Changes in the formal operating procedures and rules of the Committee require a vote of two-thirds of the entire Committee and approval of the Association’s Governing Board. (amended February 9, 2002)

F. Any Committee member with a business or personal interest in any matter before the Committee shall disclose such interest to the Committee prior to any action being taken thereon. Any Committee member who is so interested may be counted in determining the existence of a quorum at any meeting at which such action may be considered, but shall not be entitled to vote on such action. No action of the Committee shall be rendered void solely by the fact that any of the members are so interested. Disclosure of such interest by a Com- mittee member subsequent to action taken thereon may be a basis for the Committee to rescind such action or for the Association Governing Board to rescind any resulting Board action. (amended April 21, 1995; February 9, 2002)

67 wise covered in either the bylaws of the Association or the Communications Committee’s Guidelines shall be governed by the latest edition of Robert’s Rules of Order. (amended February 9, 2002)

SECTION IV: DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

A. At the spring meeting, the Committee will prepare an operating budget for the MIZZOU magazine and program recommendations for the following year. (amended September 8, 1995)

B. At the fall meeting, the Committee will address magazine issues, as well as serving as a sounding board for the public relations impact of University actions throughout the state.

C. All members shall complete at least two written evaluations of the MIZZOU magazine each year. (amended September 8, 1995)

D. The Committee shall perform other duties as directed by the Governing Board. (amended February 9, 2002)

68 Diversity Committee

GUIDELINES (Approved August 30, 2002)

The word “Association” when used in this document shall mean the University of Missouri Alumni Asso- ciation. The word “Board” or the words “Governing Board” when used herein shall mean the Governing Board of the Association; the words “the Committee” shall refer to the Diversity Committee; and the word “member(s)” shall refer to members of the Diversity Committee.

SECTION I: PURPOSE

The Committee was established to promote and assist in the development of a diverse Association and to assist the Association in fulfillment of its diversity goals. The Committee further exists to assist the Association’s chapter and affiliated groups in their efforts in enhancing and promoting diversity in both their membership and programming.

SECTION II: COMPOSITION

A. The Committee shall be composed of a minimum of six voting members and appropriate Alumni Relations staff members (who shall serve as ex-officio, non-voting members). The president of the Association shall be an ex-officio member of the Committee.

B. At least six Committee members shall be regular, honorary, or associate members of the Association. In addition, at least one Committee member shall be a University student who is a regular member of the Associa- tion, and one Committee member, the Committee Chairman, shall be a member of the Executive Board, after nomination by the Nominating Committee and approval by the Governing Board.

C.1. Except as set forth in this section, members of the Committee shall serve staggered three-year terms from the date of appointment until their successors are appointed, the terms of at least two members expiring each year. The Executive Board member shall serve a term of two years and is eligible for reappointment.

C.2. No person shall serve more than two consecutive terms, except that the abbreviated service of a member selected to fill an uncompleted term of 12 months or less shall not be counted toward any limit otherwise established by this paragraph. After absence from the Committee for a minimum of two years, any former member may be selected for additional terms, subject to the limits herein.

E. Any Committee member may resign by notice in writing to the president of the Association, with a copy to the chairman of the Committee. Any member may be removed from the Committee for good cause by the Governing Board by following the procedures described for removal of a Director in Article III, Section 4, of the Association Bylaws.

SECTION III: OPERATIONS

A.1. The Committee shall meet for the transaction of business in informal proceedings at least four times a year, at a place and time designated by the chairman. Special meetings may be called on the initiative of the chairman, and shall be called by the chairman in the event of a written request from at least two members. Meeting notice may be given in any appropriate fashion.

69 A.2. The presence of four voting members of the Committee shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business. Any member may participate by telephone and any member so participating will be included in the quorum.

A.3. The Committee may authorize the transaction of its business by telephone, mail or other appropriate means.

A.4. Written proxies are allowed on all matters before the committee.

B. The Committee has no formal budget and is not empowered to authorize or contract for expenditures of Association funds.

D.1. The chairman of the Committee must be a member of the Committee under the provisions of Section II, paragraphs B, C.1. and C.2 of these Guidelines. The chairman is nominated to the position by the Nominating Committee of the Association, subject to approval by the Governing Board, for a two-year term.

D.2. The chairman shall appoint a vice-president who is authorized to discharge the duties of the chairman in case of the chairman’s absence. The Alumni Relations staff shall perform the duties of secretary to the Com- mittee.

E. Changes in the formal operating procedures and rules of the Committee require an affirmative vote of two- thirds of the entire Committee and approval of the Association’s Governing Board.

F. Any Committee members with a business or personal interest in any matter before the Committee shall disclose such interest to the Committee prior to any action being taken thereon. Any Committee member who is so interested may be counted in determining the existence of a quorum at any meeting at which such action may be considered, but shall not be entitled to vote on such action. No action of the Committee shall be rendered void solely by the fact that any of the members are so interested. Disclosure of such interest by a Com- mittee member subsequent to action taken thereon may be a basis for the Committee to rescind such action or for the Association Board of Directors to rescind any resulting Board action.

G. Informal matters of procedure and rules interpretation not directly covered by these operating procedures may be resolved by majority vote of those present. Matters of procedure and parliamentary practice not otherwise covered in either the Association Bylaws or the Diversity Committee’s Guidelines shall be governed by the latest edition of Robert’s Rules of Order.

SECTION IV: DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

A. The Committee shall be responsible for encouraging diversity, in all of its dimensions, throughout the Asso- ciation, including its geographic chapters and affinity organizations, assisting the Association in implementing the diversity aspects of its Strategic Plan, and aiding the University of Missouri in fulfilling its diversity goals.

B. The Committee shall solicit and evaluate requests for funding activities which encourage diversity and help with funding of appropriate events and assist the Association’s chapters to meet the Association’s diversity goals.

C. The Committee shall annually report to the governing board concerning its activities and events it has as- sisted in order to enhance the diversity of the Association, its chapters, and affinity groups.

D. The Committee shall perform other duties as directed by the Governing Board.

70 Finance Committee

GUIDELINES (Adopted April 20, 1990) (Amended through April 18, 2002)

The word “Association” when used in this document shall mean the University of Missouri Alumni Asso- ciation. The word “Board” or the words “Governing Board” when used herein shall mean the Governing Board of the Association; the words “the Committee” shall refer to the Finance Committee; and the word “member(s)” shall refer to members of the Finance Committee.

SECTION I: PURPOSE

The Committee was established in 1988 to act in an advisory capacity to the Executive Committee and provide liaison with the Association staff. It is specifically charged with the following responsibilities: (a) Advise regarding appropriate investment opportunities (b) Assist staff in preparation of budget (c) Review quarterly financial statements (d) Review audit and advise on audit procedures.

SECTION II: COMPOSITION

A. The Finance Committee shall be composed of a minimum of five voting members; in addition, one Univer- sity student and appropriate Alumni Relations staff members (who shall serve as ex-officio, non-voting members).

B. All voting Committee members shall be regular, honorary, or associate members of the Association, and at least one member shall be a public accountant or certified public accountant. In addition, one Committee member shall be the Association treasurer, and one Committee member shall be an Association Vice President. The Committee Chairman shall be a member of the Executive Board, after nomination by the Nominating Committee and approval by the Governing Board.

C.1. Except for the Association Treasurer and Vice President, members of the Committee shall serve staggered three-year terms from the date of appointment until their successors are appointed. The Association Treasurer and Vice President and any student member shall serve terms of one year and are eligible for reappointment.

C.2. No person shall serve more than two consecutive three-year terms, except that the abbreviated service of a member selected to fill an uncompleted term of 12 months or less shall not be counted toward any limit otherwise established by this paragraph. After absence from the Committee for a minimum of two years, any former member may be selected for additional terms, subject to the limits herein.

71 SECTION III: OPERATIONS

A.1 The Committee shall meet for the transaction of business in informal proceedings at least two times each year, at a place and time designated by the chairman. Special meetings may be called on the initiative of the chairman and shall be called by the chairman in the event of a written request from at least two members. Meeting notice may be given in any appropriate fashion.

A.2. The presence of three voting members of the Committee shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business.

A.3. The Committee may authorize the transaction of its business by telephone or mail.

A.4. Written and oral proxies are allowed on all matters before the Committee.

B. The Committee has no formal budget and is not empowered to authorize or contract for expenditures of Association funds.

C. The Committee may establish subcommittees as necessary for its operation. The chairman of the Commit- tee automatically shall be an ex-officio member of all subcommittees.

D.1. The chairman of the Committee must be a member of the Committee under the provisions of Section II, paragraphs B, C.1 and C.2 of these Guidelines. The chairman is nominated to the position by the Nominating Committee of the Association, subject to approval by the Governing Board, for a two-year term.

D.2. The chairman shall appoint a vice-chairman, who is authorized to discharge the duties of the chairman in case of the chairman’s absence. The Alumni Relations staff shall perform the duties of secretary to the Com- mittee.

E. Changes in the formal operating procedures and rules of the Committee require an affirmative vote of two thirds of the entire Committee and approval of the Association’s Governing Board.

F. Any Committee member with a business or personal interest in any matter before the Committee shall disclose such interest to the Committee prior to any action being taken thereon. Any Committee member who is so interested may be counted in determining the existence of a quorum at any meeting at which such action may be considered, but shall not be entitled to vote on such action. No action of the Committee shall be rendered void solely by the fact that any of the members are so interested. Disclosure of such interest by a Com- mittee member subsequent to action taken thereon may be a basis for the Committee to rescind such action or for the Association Board of Directors to rescind any resulting Board action.

G. Informal matters of procedure and rules interpretation not directly covered by these operating procedures may be resolved by majority vote of those present. Matters of procedure and parliamentary practice not otherwise covered in either the Association Bylaws or the Finance Committee’s Guidelines shall be governed by the latest edition of Robert’s Rules of Order.

SECTION IV: DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

A. Investments

The Committee shall provide advice regarding appropriate investment vehicles for the Association’s investable funds. The Committee shall be notified 60 days in advance of any maturing investments and will advise the As- sistant Vice Chancellor of Alumni Relations as to desirable investments.

72 B. Budget

The Committee will be responsible to act as liaison to the Executive Committee for budget preparation and presentation. The budget shall be prepared by staff and a preliminary budget will be supplied to the Finance Committee for review before presentation in final form to the Executive Committee.

C. Audit

The Committee shall review the audit reports of the independent certified public accounting firm and provide advice regarding audit procedures. The Committee shall annually review the results of audits and the performance of the accounting firm. The Committee shall advise the Executive Committee with respect to the selection or termination of the Association’s public accounting auditors.

D. Financial Reporting

The Committee shall review the quarterly financial statements. The Committee shall be specifically advised of any proposed capital expenditure that exceeds $1,000 and that was not reflected in the annual budget. The Committee shall offer advice and assistance to staff with respect to accounting procedures and expense control.

E. Other

The Committee shall provide guidance and assistance to the Executive Committee and staff with respect to financial aspects of Association operations. The Committee shall perform other duties as directed by the Gov- erning Board.

73 Membership Committee

MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI ALUMNI ASSOCIATION GUIDELINES (Adopted August 14, 1987) (Revised February 11, 2006) (Revised February 14, 2014)

The word “Association” when used in this document shall mean the University of Missouri Alumni Association. The word “Board” or the words “Governing Board” when used herein shall mean the Governing Board of the Association; the words “the Committee” shall refer to the Membership Committee; and the word “member(s)” shall refer to members of the Membership Committee. (amended February 14, 2014)

SECTION I: PURPOSE

The Membership Committee was established to:

A. Advise staff on membership matters, sponsorships, advertising, and new revenue opportunities, and toreview and recommend major affinity programs offered to all Alumni Association members and otherconstituents.

B. Regularly review and evaluate the membership and member marketing efforts of the Committee and the Association.

C. Make recommendations to the Executive Committee regarding matters of policy that will impact membership development and retention.

D. Report to the Board the direction and increments of its programs and the results of same.

SECTION II: COMPOSITION

A. The Membership Committee shall be composed of a minimum of nine voting members and appropriate Alumni Relations staff members (who shall serve as ex-officio, non-voting members). The President of the Association shall be an ex-officio member of the Committee. (amended February 9, 2002)

B. All Committee members shall be regular, honorary, or associate members of the Alumni Association. In addition, at least one Committee member shall be a University student who is a regular member of the As- sociation, and one member, the Chairman, shall be a member of the Governing Board, after nomination by the Nominating Committee and approval by the Governing Board. (amended February 9, 2002)

C.1. Except as set forth in this section, members of the Committee shall serve staggered three-year terms from the date of appointment until their successors are appointed, the terms of at least two members expiring each year. The Governing Board Committee member shall serve a term of two years and is eligible for renomination. Any student member shall serve a term of one year and is eligible for reappointment.

C.2. No person shall serve more than two consecutive terms except that the abbreviated service of a member selected to fill an uncompleted term of 12 months or less shall not be counted toward any limit otherwise established by this paragraph. After absence from the committee for a minimum of two years, any former member may be selected for additional terms, subject to the limits herein.

D. Vacancies shall be filled by appointment by the Association president. If an uncompleted term is 12 months

74 or less, the abbreviated service of the replacement member shall not be counted toward the limits established in Section II, paragraph C.2.

E.1. Any Membership Committee member may resign by notice in writing to the president of the Association, with a copy to the chairman of the Committee. Any member may be removed from the Committee for good cause by the Governing Board by following the procedures described for removal of a Director in Article III, Section 4, of the Association bylaws.

E.2. Appointment to the Membership Committee is forfeited when:

a. There are three unexcused absences in a two-year period.

b. The cumulative total of unexcused absences reaches three during the term of appointment.

SECTION III: OPERATIONS

A.1. The Committee shall meet for the transaction of business in informal proceedings at least two (2) times each year, at a place and time designated by the chairman. Meetings will be held in Columbia, unless otherwise designated, in the fall and spring prior to the semi-annual Governing Board meetings. Spe- cial meetings may be called on the initiative of the chairman, and shall be called by the chairman in the event of a written request from at least two members. Meeting notice may be given in any appropriate fashion.

A.2. The presence of five voting members of the Committee shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business.

A.3. The Committee may authorize the transaction of its business by telephone , mail or other electronic means.

A.4. Written and oral proxies are allowed on all matters before the committee.

B. The Committee may authorize expenditures of funds allocated for committee purposes by the Governing Board. (amended February 9, 2002)

C. The Committee may establish subcommittees as necessary for its operation. The chairman of any subcommittee must be a member of the Committee and of the Association. The chairman of the Committee automatically shall be an ex-officio member of all subcommittees.

D.1. The chairman of the Committee must be a member of the Committee, under the provisions of Section II, paragraphs B, C.1. and C.2 of these Guidelines. The chairman is nominated to the position for a two year term by the Nominating Committee of the Association and subject to approval by the Governing Board. Such appointment may be renewed by the succeeding president, so long as the appointment does not otherwise violate Committee Guidelines or Association Bylaws. (amended February 9, 2002)

D.2. The chairman shall appoint a vice-chairman who is authorized to discharge the duties of the chairman in case of the chairman's absence. The Alumni Relations staff shall perform the duties of secretary to the Committee.

E. Changes in the formal operating procedures and rules of the Committee require an affirmative vote of two-thirds of the entire Committee and approval of the Association's Governing Board.(amended February 9, 2002)

75 who is so interested may be counted in determining the existence of a quorum at any meeting at which such action may be considered, but shall not be entitled to vote on such action. No action of the Committee shall be rendered void solely by the fact that any of the members are so interested. Disclosure of such interest by a Committee member subsequent to action taken thereon may be a basis for the Committee to rescind such action or for the Association Governing Board to rescind any resulting Board action. (amended April 21, 1995)

G. Informal matters of procedure and rules interpretation not directly covered by these operating procedures may be resolved by majority vote of those present. Matters of procedure and parliamentary practice not otherwise covered in either the bylaws of the Association or the Membership Committee's Guidelines shall be governed by the latest edition of Robert's Rules of Order.

SECTION IV: DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

A. The Committee will review and monitor membership marketing and solicitation.

B. The Committee will advise on policies and procedures that will be used to evaluate current and create or reinstate future affinity, sponsorship, and advertising programs. The Committee will ensure the utilization of any such programs is used to improve member satisfaction or create revenue for the Association.

C. The Committee will review major affinity proposals, data used to adjust dues rates, new sponsorship opportunities, advertising revenue programs, and other revenue opportunities to help ensure the Association's financial stability.

D. The Committee will monitor and report membership statistics to the Board.

E. The Committee shall perform other duties as directed by the Governing Board.

76 Mizzou Legislative Network Committee

MIZZOU LEGISLATIVE NETWORK COMMITTEE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI ALUMNI ASSOCIATION GUIDELINES

(Adopted November 3, 1992) (Revised April 21, 1995; April 15, 1999; January 31, 2003; April 14, 2005; November 9, 2007; November 11, 2011)

The term “MU” or “University” shall mean the “University of Missouri.” The term “Association,” when used in this document, shall mean the University of Missouri Alumni Association. The terms “Board” or “Govern- ing Board,” when used herein, shall mean the Governing Board of the Association; the terms “the Committee” or “MLN” shall refer to the Mizzou Legislative Network; and the term “member(s)” shall refer to members of the Mizzou Legislative Network.

SECTION I: PURPOSE

Mizzou Legislative Network Committee’s purpose is to bring a diverse group of MU alumni and friends together in a unified front to encourage support for the University and public higher education in the Missouri General Assembly and among other public governing bodies. The Committee further exists to plan legislative advocacy activities for the Mizzou Legislative Network, comprised of MU alumni and supporters in Missouri who have expressed an interest in advocating higher education issues and issues concerning MU in the Gen- eral Assembly.

SECTION II: COMPOSITION

A. The Mizzou Legislative Network Committee shall be composed of:

1) Two members representing each of the Congressional Districts, each serving a three-year term;

2) Five members, one each representing the following groups or organizations: The Association, AASB, MU Staff, MU faculty, and MU Parents’ Leadership Council, each serving a one-year term;

3) Not more than 12 at-large members, each serving a three-year term. At-Large members may be se lected at the discretion of the Association President in consultation with the Committee Chair and Association Executive Director, to bring diversity to the committee and to increase political presence where geographic gaps in congressional districts exist.

4) Ex-officio members shall include: the Assistant to the MU Chancellor for University Affairs; the Association President; the Association Executive Director; the Association Advocacy Director; and any honorary members as designated by the Committee.

B. All geographic and at-large members shall be regular, honorary or associate members of the Association. In addition, at least one Committee member, the Committee Chair, shall be a member of the Governing Board, after nomination by the Nominating Committee and approval by the Governing Board.

C.1. Members serving three-year terms shall serve staggered terms from the date of appointment until their successors are appointed, the term of at least six members expiring each year. All terms begin on July 1 and end on June 30. The Chair of the Committee shall serve an initial term of two years and is eligible for re-nomination and service in this capacity pursuant to applicable Governing Board bylaws.

77 C.2. No person shall serve more than two consecutive terms except that the abbreviated service of a member selected to fill an uncompleted term of 12 months or less shall not be counted toward any limit otherwise established by this paragraph. After absence from the committee for a minimum of two years, any former member may be selected for additional terms, subject to the limits herein.

C.3 For the purpose of implementing paragraph C.2 fairly, members of the MLN Committee serving on the date of the adoption of the paragraph C.2 by the MLN Committee are eligible to serve for one additional full term following the termination of their current term before being subject to a two year absence as detailed in C2.

D. Vacancies shall be filled by appointment by the Association President.

E. Any Committee member may resign by notice in writing to the President of the Association with a copy to the Chair of the Committee. Any member may be removed from the Committee for good cause by the Gov- erning Board by following the procedures described for removal of a Director in Article III, Section IV of the Association Bylaws.

SECTION III: OPERATIONS

A.1. The Committee shall meet for the transaction of business in informal proceedings at least three times each year, at a place and time designated by the Chair.

Special meetings may be called on the initiative of the Chair, and shall be called by the Chair in the event of a written request from at least two members. Meeting notice may be given in any appropriate fashion.

A.2. The presence of one-third of the members of the Committee, in person or by proxy, shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business.

A.3. The Committee may authorize the transaction of its business bycurrent electronic or written methods.

A.4. Written and oral proxies are allowed on all matters before the Committee.

B. The Committee has no formal budget and is not empowered to authorize or contract for expenditures of Association funds. However, the Committee shall be kept apprised of the expenditure of Association funds related to the operation of the committee and the activities it sponsors.

C. The Committee may establish subcommittees as necessary for its operation. The chair of any subcommittee must be a member of the Committee and of the Association. The Chair of the Committee automatically shall be an ex-officio member of all subcommittees.

D.1. The Chair of the Committee must be a member of the Committee, named to the Committee under the provisions of Section II, Paragraphs B, C.1., and C.2. of these Guidelines. The Chair is nominated to the position for a two-year term by the Nominating Committee of the Association, subject to approval by the Govern- ing Board.

D.2. The Chair shall nominate and the Committee shall elect by majority vote a Vice-chair. The Vice-chair is authorized to discharge the duties of the Chair in case of the Chair’s absence. The secretary shall keep minutes from the meetings and compile them for distribution following the meetings. The Committee shall be staffed by the Association’s Executive Director and Advocacy Director.

E. Changes in the formal operating procedures and rules of the Committee require the affirmative vote of two-thirds of the Committee present, approval of the Association’s Rules Committee and approval of the Association’s Governing Board.

78 F. Any Committee member with business or personal interest in any matter before the Committee shall disclose such interest to the Committee prior to any action being taken thereon. Any Committee member who is so interested may be counted in determining the existence of a quorum at any meeting at which such action may be considered, but shall not be entitled to vote on such action. No action of the Committee shall be rendered void solely by the fact that any of the members are so interested. Disclosure of such interest by a Com- mittee member subsequent to action taken thereon may be a basis for the Committee to rescind such action or for the Association’s Governing Board of Directors to rescind any resulting Board action.

G. Informal matters of procedure and rules interpretation not directly covered by these Guidelines may be resolved by majority vote of those present. Matters of procedure and parliamentary practice not otherwise covered in either the bylaws of the Association of the Committee’s Guidelines shall be governed by the latest edition of Robert’s Rules of Order.

SECTION IV: DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

A. The Committee shall be responsible for monitoring legislation relating to MU and higher education, com- municating important legislative activity to the Board, informing legislators and administration officials of the contributions of MU to the state, and advocating legislative issues of importance relating to MU and higher education.

B. The Committee members shall help to coordinate strategy relating to MU and higher education legislation and communication between MU alumni and legislators.

C. The Committee shall help sponsor MU or Association events for legislators, such as the the Geyer Award Reception; the freshman legislator tour or other similar activities.

D. The Committee shall be involved with the annual Legislative Day sponsored by the Alumni Alliance of the University of Missouri.

E. The Committee shall help organize information and advocacy campaigns for legislative issues related to MU and higher education.

F. The Committee shall select recipients of the Geyer Award for Public Service to Higher Education in Mis- souri and other legislative awards given by the Alumni Association.

G. The Committee shall perform other duties as directed by the Governing Board.

79 Rules Committee

GUIDELINES (Adopted August 14, 1987) (Revised February 9, 2002)

The word “Association” when used in this document shall mean the University of Missouri Alumni Associa- tion. The word “Board” or the words “Governing Board” when used herein shall mean the Governing Board of the Association; the words “the Committee” shall refer to the Rules Committee; and the word “member(s)” shall refer to members of the Rules Committee. (amended February 9, 2002)

SECTION I: PURPOSE

The Rules Committee was formally established in 1988 to review and recommend changes in the rules, operating procedures, and bylaws of the Association and its various standing committees and chartered and affiliated alumni organizations. The Committee further exists to assist and serve as a resource on parliamentary and procedural matters for the Association and its committees and organizations. The president of the Association shall be an ex-officio member of the Committee. (amended February 9, 2002)

SECTION II: COMPOSITION

A. The Rules Committee shall be composed of a minimum of seven voting members and appropriate Alumni Relations staff members (who shall serve as ex-officio, non-voting members).

B. At least four committee members shall be regular, honorary, or associate members of the Association, and at least one member shall be a lawyer. In addition at least one Committee member shall be a University student who is a regular member of the Association, and one Committee member, the Committee Chairman, shall be a member of the Governing Board, after nomination by the Nominating Committee and approval of the Gov- erning Board. (amended February 9, 2002)

C.2. No person shall serve more than two consecutive terms, except that the abbreviated service of a member selected to fill an uncompleted term of 12 months or fewer shall not be counted toward any limit otherwise established by this paragraph. After absence from the Committee for a minimum of two years, any former member may be selected for additional terms, subject to the limits herein.

D. Vacancies shall be filled by appointment by the Association president. If an uncompleted term is 12 months or fewer, the abbreviated service of the replacement member shall not be counted toward the limits established in Section II, paragraph C.2.

E. Any Rules Committee member may resign by notice in writing to the president of the Association, with a copy to the chairman of the Committee. Any member may be removed from the Committee for good cause by the Governing Board by following the procedures described for removal of a Director in Article III, Section 4, of the Association Bylaws. (amended February 9, 2002)

80 SECTION III: OPERATIONS

A.1. The Committee shall meet for the transaction of business in informal proceedings at least three times each year, at a place and time designated by the chairman. Two regular meetings shall be held no more than 45 days and no fewer than 19 days prior to the regular meetings of the Association’s Governing Board; a third meeting shall be held upon call of the chairman. Special meetings may be called on the initiative of the chairman, and shall be called by the chairman in the event of a written request from at least two members. Meeting notice may be given in any appropriate fashion. (amended February 9, 2002)

A.2. The presence of three voting members of the Committee shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business.

A.3. The Committee may authorize the transaction of its business by telephone or mail.

A.4. Written and oral proxies are allowed on all matters before the committee.

B. The Committee has no formal budget and is not empowered to authorize or contract for expenditures of Association funds.

D.1. The chairman of the Committee must be a member of the Committee, under the provisions of Sec- tion II, paragraphs B, C.1. and C.2 of these Guidelines. The chairman is nominated to the position by the Nominating Committee of the Association, subject to approval by the Governing Board, for a two-year term. (February 9, 2002)

D.2. The chairman shall appoint a vice-chairman who is authorized to discharge the duties of the chairman in case of the chairman’s absence. The Alumni Relations staff shall perform the duties of secretary to the Com- mittee.

E. Changes in the formal operating procedures and rules of the Committee require an affirmative vote of two-thirds of the entire Committee and approval of the Association’s Governing Board. (amended February 9, 2002)

F. Any Committee member with a business or personal interest in any matter before the Committee shall disclose such interest to the Committee prior to any action being taken thereon. Any Committee member who is so interested may be counted in determining the existence of a quorum at any meeting at which such action may be considered, but shall not be entitled to vote on such action. No action of the Committee shall be rendered void solely by the fact that any of the members are so interested. Disclosure of such interest by a Committee member subsequent to action taken thereon may be a basis for the Committee to rescind such action or for the Association Governing Board to rescind any resulting Board action. (amended April 21, 1995; February 9, 2002)

G. Informal matters of procedure and rules interpretation not directly covered by these operating procedures may be resolved by majority vote of those present. Matters of procedure and parliamentary practice not otherwise covered in either the bylaws of the Association or the Rules Committee’s operating procedures shall be governed by the latest edition of Robert’s Rules of Order.

SECTION IV: DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

A.1. The Rules Committee shall review all proposed changes, amendments, and revisions in the Association’s bylaws and Pro Forma Decree of Incorporation. The Committee also shall review proposed changes in other

81 rules, regulations, written guidelines, operating procedures, and governing documents of the Association, its standing committees, ad hoc committees and chartered and affiliated alumni organizations on request ofthe affected organizations.

A.2. At the direction of the Governing Board or Executive Committee, the Rules Committee shall develop appropriate amendments and changes to Association documents, which shall be submitted to the Executive Committee and Governing Board for review. The Committee also may initiate suggested changes. (amended February 9, 2002)

A.3. The Committee shall develop standard procedures for submission and review of all such changes. Such review shall be for the purposes of insuring consistency of language and approach throughout the document, identifying other affected sections and documents, and evaluating the likely effect and possible ramifications of the proposed amendment. The Committee shall transmit the results of its review to the Executive Committee and the Board for action.

B. The Committee shall review all proposed bylaws amendments in timely fashion, and all such amendments must be presented to the Board for consideration, with a recommendation for adoption or disapproval, at the next Board meeting after the Committee’s review is complete, subject to the following;

The Committee is expected to give every submitted amendment thoughtful consideration; therefore it must be allowed reasonable time to review before presenting amendments to the Board. Because of the time requirements set forth in Article IX of Association Bylaws, the Committee is not required to present an amendment that was submitted less than 45 days prior to the relevant Board meeting. However, it is the Committee’s obligation to review amendments after established deadlines if time allows.

Rules Committee members present at a Board meeting shall attempt to evaluate the effects of trivial technical corrections or changes pointed out at the meeting, and are expected to alert the Board to possible unintended effects and consequences of all changes, even those of a seemingly innocuous or cosmetic nature.

In the event disapproval is recommended, the Committee shall report the reasons for its recommendation.

C. The Committee shall annually review the Association’s bylaws, the written guidelines and operating procedures of all standing committees, ad hoc committees and other documents as requested by the Board, and shall make recommendations regarding areas in need of revision.

D. The Committee shall be available to assist all Association committees and chartered and affiliated organizations with bylaws and document preparation and review.

E. The Committee shall maintain: “master” sets of Association bylaws and other organizational rules, guidelines, and operating amendments and related documents, and of Rules Committee actions. The Committee also shall establish procedures and formats for recording and disseminating changes in Association bylaws and other organizational rules and documents.

F. The chairman of the Rules Committee or his designee will be available to serve as the Association’s parliamentarian. The parliamentarian shall be responsible for all matters of rules interpretation, parliamentary practice, and organizational operational procedures, and shall serve as parliamentary advisor to the president of the Association.

G. The Committee shall perform other duties as directed by the Board or by the Executive Committee.

82 Schools & Colleges Committee

GUIDELINES

(Adopted November 7, 2008)

The word “Association” when used in this document shall mean the University of Missouri Alumni Associa- tion. The word “Board” or the words “Governing Board” when used herein shall mean the Governing Board of the Association; the words “the Committee” shall refer to the Schools & Colleges Committee; and the word “member(s)” shall refer to members of the Schools & Colleges Committee.

SECTION I: PURPOSE

The Schools and Colleges Committee was established to:

A. Make recommendations to the Board regarding matters of policy which will impact the Schools and Colleges.

B. Report to the Board on matters that affect the Schools and Colleges and their alumni.

The Committee further exists to:

A. Promote membership in the Mizzou Alumni Association.

B. Assist School and College organizations in reaching Honors status in the Mizzou Alumni Association recognition program.

SECTION II: COMPOSITION

A. The Schools & Colleges Committee shall be composed of a representative from each School/College Alumni Organization and appropriate Alumni Relations staff members (who shall serve as ex-officio, non-voting members) as well as each School/College staff member that serves as the liaison to their alumni organization (who shall serve as ex-officio, non-voting members). The president of the Association shall be an ex-officio member of the Committee.

B. All Committee members shall be regular, honorary, or associate members of the Association. In addition, at least one Committee member shall be a University student who is a regular member of the Associa- tion, and one Committee member, the Committee Chairman, shall be a member of the Governing Board, after nomination by the Nominating Committee and approval by the Governing Board.

C. Except as set forth in this section, members of the Committee shall serve staggered two-year terms from the date of selection until their successors are selected, the terms of at least two members expiring each year. The Governing Board member shall serve a term of two years and is eligible for renomination. Any student member shall serve a term of one year and is eligible for reappointment.

D. No person shall serve more than three consecutive terms, except that the abbreviated service of a member selected to fill an uncompleted term of 12 months or less shall not be counted toward any limit otherwise established by this paragraph. After absence from the Committee for a minimum of two years, any former member may be selected for additional terms, subject to the limits herein.

E. Each School/College Alumni Organization selects their own representative to this Committee. Any vacancies shall be filled by the School & College Alumni Organizations. If an uncompleted term is 12 months

83 or less, the abbreviated service of the replacement member shall not be counted toward the limits established in Section II, paragraph D.

F. Any Schools & Colleges Committee member may resign by notice in writing to the president of the Association, with a copy to the chairman of the Committee. Any member may be removed from the Commit- tee for good cause by the Governing Board by following the procedures described for removal of a Director in Article III, Section 5, of the Association Bylaws.

SECTION III: OPERATIONS

A. The Committee shall meet for the transaction of business in informal proceedings at least {2} times each year, at a place and time designated by the chairman. The fiscal year of the Committee shall be from the first day of July each year through the 30th day of June in the succeeding calendar year.

Special meetings may be called on the initiative of the chairman, and shall be called by the chairman in the event of a written request from at least two members. Meeting notice may be given in any appropriate fashion.

B. The presence of eight voting members of the Committee shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business.

C. The Committee may authorize the transaction of its business by telephone, mail or any electronic means.

D. Written and oral proxies are allowed on all matters before the Committee.

E. The Committee has no formal budget and is not empowered to authorize or contract for expenditures of Association funds.

F. The Committee may establish subcommittees as necessary for its operation. The chairman of any subcommittee must be a member of the Committee and of the Association. The chairman of the Committee automatically shall be an ex-officio member of all subcommittees.

G. The chairman of the Committee must be a member of the Committee under the provisions of Section II, paragraphs B, C and D of these Guidelines. The chairman is nominated to the position by the Nominating Committee of the Association, subject to approval by the Governing Board, for a two-year term.

H. The chairman shall appoint a vice-chairman who is authorized to discharge the duties of the chairman in case of the chairman’s absence. The Alumni Relations staff shall perform the duties of secretary to the Com- mittee.

I. Changes in the formal operating procedures and rules of the Committee require an affirmative vote of two-thirds of the entire Committee and approval of the Association’s Governing Board.

J. Any Committee member with a business or personal interest in any matter before the Committee shall disclose such interest to the Committee prior to any action being taken thereon. Any Committee member who is so interested may be counted in determining the existence of a quorum at any meeting at which such action may be considered, but shall not be entitled to vote on such action. No action of the Committee shall be rendered void solely by the fact that any of the Members are so interested. Disclosure of such interest by a Committee member subsequent to action taken thereon may be a basis for the Committee to rescind such action or for the Association Governing Board to rescind any resulting Board action.

K. Informal matters of procedure and rules interpretation not directly covered by these operating procedures may be resolved by majority vote of those present. Matters of procedure and parliamentary practice not otherwise covered in either the Association Bylaws or the Schools & Colleges Committee’s Guidelines shall be

84 governed by the latest edition of Robert’s Rules of Order.

SECTION IV: DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

The Schools & Colleges Committee shall be responsible for:

A. Sharing “best practices” within the Committee with regards to alumni and student events and programs.

B. Recommend training and programming geared specifically toward Schools and Colleges representatives.

C. Promote success of students and faculty in schools and colleges to the media, legislators, MAA and the general public.

D. Promote the value of MAA membership to faculty, staff and students in the schools and colleges represented by the committee.

E. Develop and evaluate activities to increase MAA membership through Schools and Colleges.

F. Increase communication with Chapter organizations to keep them aware of the activities of the Schools and Colleges Committee.

G. The Committee shall perform other duties as directed by the Governing Board.

85 Ad Hoc Committees

Board Nominating Committee The Nominating Committee was established to receive and review nominations for vacancies on the Governing Board, and to submit to the Governing Board a slate of nominations for officers and Governing Board Members for the ensuing year.

The Committee further exists to review and revise annual election procedures, and to submit these for approval at the Fall Board meeting.

Faculty-Alumni Awards Committee The Faculty-Alumni Awards Committee was established to review nominations and select recipients for the Faculty-Alumni Awards, and to honor the recipients at a gala banquet and program each fall.

Leadership Development Committee The Leadership Development Committee is established to support the advancement of the Association through proactively identifying emerging and emergent leaders, equiping them to serve in leadership throughout the Association, assisting the Association to cultivate strong leadership pools, and serving as a leadership education resource.

The PRIDE The PRIDE’s purpose is to bring Association Past Presidents together to provide ancillary support to the Association, Association Governing Board, Association Executive Commit- tee and Association Staff. Specifically, The PRIDE shall endeavor to be the preeminent resource to the Association and assist the Association in executing its Mission. The PRIDE shall also perform other duties and responsibilities assigned or otherwise delegated to it which are consistent with its purpose and the purposes of the Association.

86 Board Nominating Committee

BOARD NOMINATING COMMITTEE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI ALUMNI ASSOCIATION

GUIDELINES

(Approved September 14, 1996; Amended through November 7, 2008)

The word “Association” when used in this document shall mean the University of Missouri Alumni Associa- tion.; the term Governing Board shall refer to the Board of the Association; the words “the Committee” shall refer to the Nominating Committee; and the word “member(s)” shall refer to members of the Nominating Committee.

SECTION I: PURPOSE

The Nominating Committee was established to receive and review nominations for vacancies on the Govern- ing Board, and to submit to the Governing Board a slate of nominations for officers and Governing Board Members for the ensuing year.

The Committee further exists to review and revise annual election procedures, and to submit these for approval at the Fall Board meeting.

SECTION II: COMPOSITION

A. The Nominating Committee shall be composed of a minimum of five voting members. The President of the Association and appropriate Alumni Relations staff members shall serve as ex-officio, non-voting members. The names of the Nominating Committee members shall be made public with the call for nominations.

B. All Committee members shall be members of the Association and drawn from the following: current Gov- erning Board members, past Governing Board members within four years of their last date of service on the Governing Board, or current members of standing or ad hoc committees.

C.1. Members of the Committee shall serve one-year terms from the date of appointment until their successors are appointed, and are eligible for reappointment.

C.2. No person shall serve more than two consecutive terms.

D. Vacancies shall be filled by appointment by the Association President. The abbreviated service of the replacement member in an uncompleted term shall not be counted toward the limits established in Section II, paragraph C.2.

E. Any Nominating Committee member may resign by notice in writing to the President of the Association, with a copy to the Chairman of the Committee.

SECTION III: OPERATIONS

A.1. The Committee shall meet for the transaction of business in informal proceedings at least two times each year, at a place and time designated by the Chairman.

Special meetings may be called on the initiative of the Chairman, and shall be called by the Chairman in the event of a written request from at least two members. Meeting notice may be given in any appropriate fashion.

87 A.2. The presence of three voting members of the Committee shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business.

A.3. The Committee may authorize the transaction of its business by telephone or mail.

B. The Committee has no formal budget and is not empowered to authorize or contract for expenditures of Association funds.

C. The Committee may establish subcommittees as necessary for its operation. The chairman of any subcommittee must be a member of the Committee.

D.1. The Chairman of the Committee must be a member of the Committee, named to the Committee under the provisions of Section II, paragraphs B, C.1. and C.2 of these Guidelines. The Chairman is appointed to the position by the President of the Association. Such appointment may be renewed by the succeeding President, so long as the appointment does not otherwise violate Committee Guidelines or Association Bylaws.

D.2. The Chairman shall appoint a Vice-Chairman who is authorized to discharge the duties of the Chair- man in case of the Chairman’s absence. The Executive Director of the Association shall perform the duties of Secretary to the Committee.

E. Changes in the formal operating procedures and rules of the Committee require an affirmative vote of two- thirds of the entire Committee and approval of the Association’s Governing Board.

G. Informal matters of procedure and rules interpretation not directly covered by these operating procedures may be resolved by majority vote of those present. Matters of procedure and parliamentary practice not otherwise covered in either the bylaws of the Association or the Nominating Committee’s operating procedures shall be governed by the latest edition of Robert’s Rules of Order.

SECTION IV: DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

A.1. The Committee, upon approval of the Governing Board, will utilize the following procedures.

A.2. The Nominating Committee shall be responsible for the entire process of formulating a slate of officers and Board Directors and Governing Board Members from nominations received through March 1 each year. This process shall include an application form for each nominee stating current or past volunteer experience and the stated desire to serve as a volunteer of the Association.

A.3. The Committee shall ensure that a call for nominations for all eligible positions is placed in the winter issue of the MIZZOU magazine.

A.4. The Committee shall present the slate of proposed officers and Board Directors and Governing Board Members to the Governing Board for approval prior to the Spring Governing Board meeting. The Committee shall also present the proposed slate, in writing, to the Governing Board at least ten days prior to the Spring Governing Board meeting.

88 A.5. A written ballot will be used for all election procedures.

A.6. No nominations will be accepted by the Committee from the floor at the Governing Board meeting.

B. The Committee shall perform other duties as directed by the Governing Board.

89 Faculty-Alumni Awards Committee

GUIDELINES (Adopted April 21, 1995; amended through February 9, 2002)

The word “Association” when used in this document shall mean the University of Missouri Alumni Associa- tion. The word “Board” or the words “Governing Board” when used herein shall mean the Governing Board of the Association; the words “the Committee” shall refer to the Faculty-Alumni Awards Committee; and the word “member(s)” shall refer to members of the Faculty-Alumni Awards Committee. (amended February 9, 2002)

SECTION I: PURPOSE

The Faculty-Alumni Awards Committee was established to review nominations and select recipients for the Faculty-Alumni Awards, and to honor the recipients at a gala banquet and program each fall.

SECTION II: COMPOSITION

A. The Faculty-Alumni Awards Committee shall be composed of a minimum of 10 voting members and appropriate Alumni Relations staff members and the Adviser (who shall serve as ex-officio, non-voting members). The president of the Association shall be an ex-officio member of the Committee. (amended February 9, 2002)

B. At least 7 Committee members shall be regular, honorary, or associate members of the Association. In addition, at least three Committee members shall be University faculty and at least one Committee member shall be a University student who is a regular member of the Association. (amended September 25, 1997; February 9, 2002)

C.1. Except as set forth in this section, members of the Committee shall serve staggered three-year terms from the date of appointment until their successors are appointed, the terms of at least two members expiring each year. The Advisor and any student member shall serve a term of one year and are eligible for reappointment. (amended February 9, 2002)

E. Any Faculty-Alumni Awards Committee member may resign by notice in writing to the president of the Association, with a copy to the chairman of the Committee. Any member may be removed from the Commit- tee for good cause by the Governing Board by following the procedures described for removal of a Director in Article III, Section 4, of the Association bylaws. (amended February 9, 2002)

SECTION III: OPERATIONS

A.1. The Committee shall meet for the transaction of business in informal proceedings at least one time each year, at a place and time designated by the chairman. This meeting shall be for the purpose of reviewing nominations and making selections for the Awards. Special meetings may be called on the initiative of the chairman, and shall be called by the chairman in the event of a written request from at least two members. Meeting

90 notice may be given in any appropriate fashion.

A.2. The presence of seven voting members of the Committee shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business.

A.3. The Committee may authorize the transaction of its business by telephone or mail.

A.4. The Committee will allow for written proxy or electronic participation in awardee selection in the event of the absence(s) for two or fewer Committee members on the date chosen for the selection meeting. In the event more than two members cannot attend, an alternate meeting date will be chosen. The Advisor or Com- mittee Chair will cast the written ballot for the absent member(s). The absent member(s) selections will be voted as long as the candidate is in the pool. If and when all of the candidates on the written ballot are exhaust- ed, the absent member(s) vote ceases. (amended September 14, 2000)

1 Electronic participation is defined as teleconferencing, online participation or any other electronic media available. (amended September 14, 2000)

2 The Committee has no formal budget and is not empowered to authorize or contract for expenditures of Association funds. (amended February 9, 2002)

3 The Committee may establish subcommittees as necessary for its operation. The chairman of any subcommittee must be a member of the Committee and of the Association. The chairman of the Committee and the adviser automatically shall be ex-officio members of all subcommittees. (amended September 25, 1997)

B.1. The chairman of the Committee must be a member of the Committee under the provisions of Section II, paragraphs B, C.1. and C.2 of these Guidelines. The chairman is appointed to the position by the President of the Association. (amended February 9, 2002)

B.2. The chairman shall appoint a vice-chairman who is authorized to discharge the duties of the chairman in case of the chairman’s absence. The Alumni Relations staff shall perform the duties of secretary to the Com- mittee.

C. Changes in the formal operating procedures and rules of the Committee require an affirmative vote of two-thirds of the entire Committee and approval of the Association’s Governing Board. (amended February 9, 2002)

D. Any Committee member with a business or personal interest in any matter before the Committee shall disclose such interest to the Committee prior to any action being taken thereon. Any Committee member who is so interested may be counted in determining the existence of a quorum at any meeting at which such action may be considered, but shall not be entitled to vote on such action. No action of the Committee shall be rendered void solely by the fact that any of the members are so interested. Disclosure of such interest by a Committee member subsequent to action taken thereon may be a basis for the Committee to rescind such action or for the Association’s Governing Board to rescind any resulting Board action. (amended February 9, 2002)

E. Informal matters of procedure and rules interpretation not directly covered by these operating procedures may be resolved by majority vote of those present. Matters of procedure and parliamentary practice not otherwise covered in either the bylaws of the Association or the Faculty-Alumni Awards Committee’s Guidelines shall be governed by the latest edition of Robert’s Rules of Order. (amended February 9, 2002)

91 SECTION IV: DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

A. The Faculty-Alumni Awards Committee shall be responsible for the selection of recipients for the Faculty- Alumni Awards, the Distinguished Service Award, and the Distinguished Faculty Award.

B. The Committee will assist in the planning and production of the Awards Banquet and Program which honors the award recipients annually.

C. The Committee shall perform other duties as directed by the Governing Board. (amended February 9, 2002).

92 Leadership Development Committee

An Ad Hoc Committee of the UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI ALUMNI ASSOCIATION

GUIDELINES

The word “Association” when used in this document shall mean the University of Missouri Alumni Associa- tion. The word “Board” or the words “Governing Board” when used herein shall mean the Governing Board of the Association; the words “the Committee” shall refer to the Leadership Development Committee; and the word “member(s)” shall refer to members of the Leadership Development Committee.

SECTION I: PURPOSE

The Leadership Development Committee is established to support the advancement of the Association through proactively identifying emerging and emergent leaders, equiping them to serve in leadership throughout the Association, assisting the Association to cultivate strong leadership pools, and serving as a leadership education resource.

SECTION II: COMPOSITION

A. The Leadership Development Committee shall be composed of a minimum of nine voting members and appropriate Alumni Relations staff members (who shall serve as ex-officio, non-voting members). The president of the Association shall be an ex-officio member of the Committee.

B. Committee members shall be regular, honorary, or associate members of the Association, and in addition to the committee chairman and immediate Past President of the Association, at least one member shall represent each of the following groups:

• In-State Chapters, • Out-of-State Chapters, • Schools & Colleges, • Current or former AASB President, • At-Large student, and • At-Large Association members

E. Any Leadership Development Committee member may resign by notice in writing to the president of the Association, with a copy to the chairman of the Committee. Any member may be removed from the Commit- tee for good cause by the Governing Board by following the procedures described for removal of a Director in Article III, Section 4, of the Association Bylaws.

93 SECTION III: OPERATIONS

A.1. The Committee shall meet for the transaction of business in informal proceedings at least four times each year, at a place and time designated by the Chairman. Special meetings may be called on the initiative of the chairman, and shall be called by the chairman in the event of a written request from at least two members. Meeting notice may be given in any appropriate fashion.

A.2. The presence of five voting members of the Committee shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business.

A.3. The Committee may authorize the transaction of its business by electronic or mail.

A. 4. Written and oral proxies are allowed on all matters before the committee.

B. The Committee has no formal budget and is not empowered to authorize or contract for expenditures of Association funds.

D.1. The chairman of the Committee must be a member of the Committee under the provisions of Section II, paragraphs B, C.1. and C.2 of these Guidelines. The chairman is appointed to the position by the president of the Association and shall have served at least one year on the committee. Such appointment may be renewed by the succeeding president, so long as the appointment does not otherwise violate Committee Guidelines or Association Bylaws.

E. Changes in the formal operating procedures and rules of the Committee require an affirmative vote of two- thirds of the entire Committee and approval of the Association’s Governing Board.

F. Any Committee member with a business or personal interest in any matter before the Committee shall disclose such interest to the Committee prior to any action being taken thereon. Any Committee member who is so interested may be counted in determining the existence of a quorum at any meeting at which such action may be considered, but shall not be entitled to vote on such action. No action of the Committee shall be rendered void solely by the fact that any of the members are so interested. Disclosure of such interest by a Com- mittee member subsequent to action taken thereon may be a basis for the Committee to rescind such action or for the Association Board of Directors to rescind any resulting Board action.

G. Informal matters of procedure and rules interpretation not directly covered by these operating procedures may be resolved by majority vote of those present. Matters of procedure and parliamentary practice not otherwise covered in either the Association Bylaws or the Leadership Development Committee’s Guidelines shall be governed by the latest edition of Robert’s Rules of Order.

SECTION IV: DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

A. The Leadership Development Committee shall be responsible for coordinating with the Alumni Relations staff in the identification, development and maintenance of profiles of emerging and emergent alumni leaders.

B. The Committee shall respond to inquiries from the President, Committee Chairmen, and Chapter/Organi zation leaders interested in filling vacancies.

94 C. The Committee shall, with the help of Alumni Relations staff, implement and conduct the annual Leader- ship Mizzou program and may implement, support, or conduct other leadership education programming.

D. The Committee shall perform other duties as directed by the Governing Board.

95 The PRIDE

PAST PRESIDENTS COUNCIL

GUIDELINES (Adopted April 11, 2008)

The term “MU” shall mean the “University of Missouri-Columbia.” The term “Association,” when used in this document, shall mean the Mizzou Alumni Association. The terms “Board” or “Governing Board,” when used herein, shall mean the Governing Board of the Association; the terms “the Council” or “The PRIDE” shall refer to The PRIDE Past Presidents Council (Presidents Retired, Involved and Dedicated to Excellence); and the term “member(s)” shall refer to members of The PRIDE.

SECTION I: PURPOSE

The PRIDE’s purpose is to bring Association Past Presidents together to provide ancillary support to the Association, Association Governing Board, Association Executive Committee and Association Staff. Specifi- cally, The PRIDE shall endeavor to be the preeminent resource to the Association and assist the Association in executing its Mission. The PRIDE shall also perform other duties and responsibilities assigned or otherwise delegated to it which are consistent with its purpose and the purposes of the Association.

SECTION II: COMPOSITION

A. The PRIDE shall be composed of all Association Past Presidents who are regular, honorary or associate members of the Association. Initial membership in The PRIDE shall become operative upon an individual’s rotation into the Association’s Immediate Past President position or at such time when an individual’s term as Association President otherwise concludes.

B. Ex-officio members shall include the Association President and Executive Director. Honorary members may also be designated by The PRIDE.

C. There shall be no designation of term of membership in The PRIDE. Membership shall continue throughout a member’s lifetime or until the member resigns from membership or becomes otherwise ineligible for regular, honorary or association membership in the Association. Should a member resign membership in The PRIDE, that individual may reinstitute membership by indicating to the Association President his or her desire to rejoin The PRIDE and reinitiating participation in The PRIDE’s activities.

96 SECTION III: OPERATIONS

A.1. The PRIDE shall meet for the transaction of business in informal proceedings at least twice each year, at the Association’s annual Leaders’ Day and at a place and time during MU’s Winter Semester, at which time the PRIDE shall additionally hold an annual social event. These and any other additional meetings shall be called by The PRIDE’s Facilitator. Meeting notice may be given in any appropriate fashion.

A.2. The PRIDE may conduct its business by telephone, email or mail.

B. The PRIDE has no formal budget and is not empowered to authorize or contract for expenditures of Association funds. However, The PRIDE shall be kept apprised of the expenditure of Association funds related to its operation and the activities it sponsors.

C. The PRIDE may establish subcommittees as necessary for its operation. Any subcommittee leader must be a member of The PRIDE. The PRIDE’s Facilitator shall be deemed an ex-officio member of all subcommittees.

D.1. Beginning with commencement of The PRIDE as an Association group, its Facilitator shall be the individual twice removed in succession from the Association’s Immediate Past President position. The Facilitator shall thus serve a one-year term. In the event an individual is unable or unavailable to serve as Fa- cilitator, the Association’s President shall appoint another member of The Pride to serve as Facilitator for that term. No individual shall be eligible to serve successive terms as Facilitator.

D.2. The Facilitator may appoint an Assistant Facilitator. If appointed, the Assistant Facilitator shall be authorized to discharge the duties of the Facilitator in case of the Facilitator’s absence. The PRIDE shall keep minutes from the meetings and compile them for subsequent distribution. The PRIDE shall be staffed by the Association’s Executive Director.

E. Changes in The PRIDE’s Guidelines shall require the affirmative majority vote of members present and approval of the Association’s Governing Board.

F. Any member with business or personal interest in any matter before The PRIDE shall disclose such interest to The PRIDE prior to any action being taken thereon. Any member who is so interested shall not be entitled to vote on such action. No action of The PRIDE shall be rendered void solely by the fact that any of the members are so interested. Disclosure of such interest by a member subsequent to action taken thereon may be a basis for The PRIDE to rescind such action or for the Association’s Governing Board to rescind a resulting action.

97 G. Matters of procedure not directly covered by these Guidelines may be resolved by majority vote of those present. SECTION IV: FUNCTIONS

A. The PRIDE shall serve as an advisory resource to the Association, Association Governing Board, As- sociation Executive Committee and/or Association Staff on matters pertaining to the Association and its ancillary groups (including, but not limited to, Alumni Association Student Board, Homecoming Steering Commit- tee and True Tigers).

B. The PRIDE shall serve as a resource for Association representation on MU-related or University of Missouri System-related advisory, strategic planning, search and other committees and/or task forces.

C. The PRIDE shall serve as an advisory resource for the MU Chancellor, upon the Chancellor’s request.

D. The PRIDE shall serve as an advisory resource for the UM System President, upon the President’s request.

E. The PRIDE shall provide advocacy assistance to the Association, in conjunction with the Mizzou Legislative Network, concerning legislation and/or legislative issues relating to MU and higher education.

F. The PRIDE shall perform other functions as requested by the Association Governing Board, Associa- tion President, Association Executive Committee and/or Association Staff.

98 Programs, Services & Staff

Programs & Services

Graduates & Members

Association Staff Programs, Services & Staff

Organizational Chart

Programs & Services

Affiliate Marketing Partners and alumni in promoting the best interests of the The Mizzou Alumni Association partners with a University. The association also recognizes outstand- number of merchants to provide information on ing teaching with the Distinguished Faculty Award products and services of interest to alumni. These and meritorious service with the Distinguished partnerships provide the association with additional Service Award. Contact the association for nomina- funds for campus programs and services. tion forms.

Affinity Alumni Groups Griffiths Leadership Society For a number of Mizzou alumni, belonging to a The Griffiths Leadership Society for Women is the campus club or organization was one of their best catalyst for global connections among diverse and experiences at MU. At the Mizzou Alumni Associa- distinguished MU collegian leaders and Alumnae. tion, we encourage alumni of student organizations Through lifelong learning, leadership development to socialize and network with each other using the and mentoring, members stimulate their potential mizzou.com online social community. and that of other MU women, while supporting the best interests and traditions of Missouri’s flagship MAA also lends additional support to organized club university. and affinity group alumni organizations, including: Army ROTC Alumni Group, Marching Mizzou Henry S. Geyer Award Alumni Band, Mizzou Military Veterans Alumni, Each year, the Mizzou Legislative Network of the Mizzou Black Alumni Network, TriPoints Organiza- Mizzou Alumni Association awards the Henry S. tion and Varsity M. Geyer Award, which was named for Representative Geyer of St. Louis. He authored the Geyer Act of Alumni Association Student Board (AASB) 1839, which established the University. The award AASB safeguards the traditions of our alma mater, recognizes the work of public officials and citizens fosters a sense of pride within the Mizzou commu- who have made a positive impact on higher educa- nity and oversees the True Tiger program. Student tion and Mizzou. members serve as ambassadors at alumni events and provide the perspective of “alumni in residence.” Homecoming In 1911, Athletic Director Chester Brewer issued a Alumni Athletic Events call to all alumni to “come home” for the Missouri- The association sponsors Tiger Tailgates and rallies Kansas game, and more than 9,000 Mizzou alumni for selected football and basketball games with spe- packed Rollins Field. Thousands of alumni and cial pricing for MAA members. friends still “come home” to Mizzou each year for the oldest and one of the largest Homecomings in Diversity Programs the nation. The association works with affiliated organizations and other campus offices to coordinate activities for Leaders Weekend alumni and students who share similar interests and Alumni volunteers return to Mizzou each fall for experiences. a weekend of activities and fun. Campus leaders present the state of the university and interact with Dr. Richard Wallace Faculty Incentive Grants alumni. Volunteers share ideas, tour the campus and This program was initiated in 1994 to support the renew their involvement with MU during a daylong development of faculty members, and it was renamed conference. for Chancellor Emeritus Wallace in 2002. To date, the association has provided start-up funds to more Legacy Scholarships than 275 faculty members for the initiation of re- The MIZ Legacy Scholarship program provides sup- search or professional development projects. port to students who are the children of alumni.

Faculty-Alumni Awards MIZ Legacy Program Faculty-Alumni Awards focus attention on achieve- The MIZ Legacy program was created to recognize ments and on the vital relationship between faculty families with multiple generations of Mizzou alumni.

101 Programs & Services

Additionally, the Legacy Scholarship was created Mizzou Plate Program to provide support to students who are the chil- With an annual contribution of $25 to a general dren of alumni. scholarship fund, alumni and other Tiger Fans can purchase MU license plates and put some pride MIZZOU on their ride. The plates are available for Missouri Mizzou magazine transitioned from a quarterly residents only. mailing to three issues arriving in August, Decem- ber and April effective for the 2016-2017 academic Mizzou Young Alumni (MIZZOU-ya) year. The fall issue is distributed to all graduates. The Mizzou Alumni Association is always looking The winter and spring issues are sent exclusively for the best ways to serve the specific needs of our to MAA members. The magazine is an effort to alumni. MAA is developing targeted programs, ser- keep alumni informed about Mizzou news, events vices and special offers just for young alumni who around the country and the lives of their friends graduated within the past three years. and other alumni. Reunions Mizzou ‘39 The association offers a variety of services to Mizzou ‘39 is a senior recognition program spon- help alumni interested in holding their own MU sored by the Mizzou Alumni Association Student reunions, including basic printing and mailing Board. Established in 2005, this program seeks to services, publicity, supplies and a reunion-planning recognize 39 outstanding seniors for their aca- guide. demic achievement, leadership and service to the University and community. Scholarship Program The Alumni Scholars Program seeks to cultivate Mizzou Alumni Chapters alumni volunteers for the future by recognizing The MAA network includes 121 local alumni their academic achievements and potential for lead- chapters nationwide, which are supported by 1,348 ership. Scholarships are available both to incoming volunteer leaders. freshmen and to current students, and all awards are merit-based. The alumni association, together Mizzou Legislative Network (MLN) with its affiliated alumni chapters and organiza- The Mizzou Legislative Network is a grassroots tions, has awarded more than $500,000 in student advocacy coalition of alumni, students and friends scholarships. This makes the MAA the largest of Mizzou who share a dedication to higher educa- campus provider of scholarships. tion and to Mizzou. MLN informs interested alumni about legislative issues that affect MU and School/College Alumni Organizations higher education. All in-state members are part of School and college alumni organizations are the MLN; out-of-state alumni who wish to support academic-based arm of the Mizzou Alumni Asso- Mizzou’s legislative efforts may sign up by contact- ciation. These organizations bond alumni through ing the alumni association office. Members are their shared campus experience. Academic-based called upon to contact their legislators about spe- organizations focus alumni energies on activities cific issues and to relay a positive, consistent and that rekindle the shared experience and support for constant message about all that Mizzou offers. their school or college and professional credentials.

Mizzou Match Senior Send-Off/Tiger Prowl Married couples who are MU graduates and Held every May, Senior Send-Off is the official association members are eligible to register for celebration for new graduates. The event includes Mizzou Match. Members who found love with Tiger Prowl, in which students walk north through another Tiger receive an annual Mizzou Match the Columns away from Jesse Hall to signify their greeting, matching program lapel pins, wedding entry into the world as alumni. Other special activi- anniversary card and more. They may register at ties for seniors also take place at this event. www.mizzou.com.

102 Programs & Services

Tiger Locator Service volunteer for lifetime exemplary service to the as- The Mizzou Alumni Association has a Tiger Loca- sociation. tor Service that helps connect fellow alumni. The Tiger Locator Service will send a letter to the individual(s) the alum is interested in contacting and invite them to respond directly back. There is no charge for this service. Alumni are allowed up to 10 free searches per year. This service respects the right to privacy; therefore MAA will not release personal information without prior consent.

Tiger Walk Tiger Walk welcomes new students to Mizzou with a walk through the Columns toward Jesse Hall to symbolize their entrance into the Universi- ty. More than 4,000 students participate each year.

Tourin’ Tigers Program This program provides exciting, educational travel opportunities for alumni and friends. Participants travel around the globe on more than 30 tours each year.

True Mizzou True Mizzou membership program is for the people who work every day for the greater good of Mizzou. MU's faculty and staff are the long-term foundation of the university and True Mizzou was created to enhance their membership experience, provide special recognition and increase networking opportunities with peers and colleagues across campus.

True Tiger Network The association invites current students to become members at a discounted rate. True Tigers are invited to special events planned just for them such as networking opportunities, career seminars, road trips to athletic events and more. They also enjoy all of the membership benefits alumni members receive, including invitations to local chapter and school/college organization activities. True Tigers receive a membership gift kit including a Mizzou Traditions T-shirt.

Volunteer Awards Program Each year, the Tiger Pride and Mizzou G.O.L.D. awards recognize four alumni for ongoing leadership and service through the association or any of its organizations. Mizzou Alumni Legacy Awards are presented to one in-state and one out-of-state

103 Graduates & Members in Missouri County Graduates Members County Graduates Members Adair County 398 88 Greene County 3,388 522 Andrew County 177 31 Grundy County 154 21 Atchison County 98 18 Harrison County 71 23 Audrain County 801 165 Henry County 218 53 Barry County 203 38 Hickory County 37 10 Barton County 105 24 Holt County 72 20 Bates County 179 65 Howard County 458 58 Benton County 174 34 Howell County 364 80 Bollinger County 51 3 Iron County 64 11 Boone County 24,531 4,885 Jackson County 12,144 1,967 Buchanan County 1,093 242 Jasper County 914 191 Butler County 324 57 Jefferson County 2,091 214 Caldwell County 124 22 Johnson County 509 63 Callaway County 1,630 246 Knox County 100 16 Camden County 873 174 Laclede County 288 46 Cape Girardeau County 1,197 195 LaFayette County 539 118 Carroll County 246 61 Lawrence County 187 29 Carter County 37 1 Lewis County 136 23 Cass County 1,411 233 Lincoln County 838 115 Cedar County 110 22 Linn County 305 68 Chariton County 264 37 Livingston County 383 87 Christian County 746 86 Macon County 383 64 Clark County 93 12 Madison County 72 7 Clay County 4,308 696 Maries County 112 10 Clinton County 350 64 Marion County 651 108 Cole County 3,986 607 McDonald County 37 7 Cooper County 784 117 Mercer County 62 12 Crawford County 178 23 Miller County 302 43 Dade County 66 11 Mississippi County 97 21 Dallas County 70 5 Moniteau County 403 82 Daviess County 114 17 Monroe County 292 51 DeKalb County 117 28 Montgomery County 379 41 Dent County 167 23 Morgan County 197 34 Douglas County 49 10 New Madrid County 76 34 Dunklin County 164 44 Newton County 174 21 Franklin County 2,042 291 Nodaway 273 48 Gasconade County 370 51 Oregon County 65 12 Gentry County 118 35 Osage County 346 42

104 Graduates & Members in Missouri County Graduates Members County Graduates Members Ozark County 52 13 Wright County 91 16 Pemiscot County 78 10 Total for Missouri 133,376 20,168 Perry County 198 32 Pettis County 611 108 Phelps County 798 67 Pike County 402 58 Platte County 2,584 436 Polk County 282 36 Pulaski County 324 23 Putnam County 69 14 Ralls County 111 24 Randolph County 739 101 Ray County 224 42 Reynolds County 50 5 Ripley County 67 9 Saline County 503 1115 Schuyler County 49 4 Scotland County 74 7 Scott County 406 74 Shannon County 31 5 Shelby County 236 52 St. Charles County 9,580 1,057 St. Clair County 74 15 St. Francois County 574 128 St. Louis City 4,755 380 St. Louis County 33,023 3,837 Ste. Genevieve County 210 33 Stoddard County 245 41 Stone County 179 32 Sullivan County 92 12 Taney County 329 46 Texas County 144 14 Vernon County 191 49 Warren County 541 61 Washington County 78 12 Wayne County 92 18 Webster County 329 56 Worth County 32 8

105 Graduates & Members by State State Graduates Members State Graduates Members Alabama 959 121 Oregon 1,699 135 Alaska 265 17 Pennsylvania 1,694 169 Arizona 2,914 406 Rhode Island 153 10 Arkansas 1,918 263 South Carolina 1,094 166 California 9,891 1,096 South Dakota 355 46 Colorado 5,232 607 Tennessee 2,411 354 Connecticut 662 88 Texas 10,367 1,586 Delaware 158 19 Utah 505 32 District of Columbia 609 72 Vermont 161 12 Florida 6,339 924 Virginia 3,295 434 Georgia 2,853 373 Washington 2,664 225 Hawaii 339 39 West Virginia 169 16 Idaho 463 49 Wisconsin 1,733 168 Illinois 13,552 2,275 Wyoming 245 23 Indiana 1,848 240 Total 244,342 34,818 Iowa 2,306 315 Kansas 9,908 1,489 Kentucky 1,190 152 Louisiana 737 95 Maine 273 17 Maryland 1,826 221 Massachusetts 1,309 102 Michigan 1,689 203 Minnesota 2,086 275 Mississippi 533 61 Missouri 133,376 1,586 Montana 369 31 Nebraska 1,458 201 Nevada 757 110 New Hampshire 234 23 New Jersey 1,171 146 New Mexico 876 84 New York 2,827 271 North Carolina 2,779 334 North Dakota 155 14 Ohio 2,245 285 Oklahoma 1,694 256

106 Mizzou Alumni Association Staff

Administrative

Todd A. McCubbin, M Ed ‘95 Executive Director Phone: (573) 882-6017 Email: [email protected] Life Member Number of Years on Staff: 21

Todd McCubbin was named Executive Director of the Alumni Association and Associate Vice Chancellor for Alumni Relations in October of 2004. Todd directs the operational and financial activities of the Alumni As- sociation. He is responsible for increasing Association membership, managing the budget and the relationship with the Governing Board and its committees. He serves as Secretary to the Governing Board of Directors and staffs the Past Presidents Council (The PRIDE). He also manages the integration of the Association’s activities with other campus advancement efforts. Todd earned a BA in Communications from Truman State University.

A Harrisburg, MO native, Todd and his wife, Debra, have two daughters, Avery and Mya, and a son, Tate.

107 Administrative

Nicole Arnet Phone: (573) 882-6615 Email: [email protected]. Annual Member Number of Years on Staff: 1st

Ann Carter Program Assistant Phone: (573) 882-6611 Email: [email protected] Annual Member Number of Years on Staff: 14

Ann began her work with the Association in the Fall of 2002. She is the Receptionist/Program Assistant and assists co-workers with many projects. She helps answer questions, directs phone calls, meets and greets visi- tors and handles MAA’s email account, [email protected]. Ann is the Association’s first impression in many cases and enjoys working with Mizzou’s alumni and students.

Ann earned a bachelor’s degree in Fine Arts in 1995 from William Woods University. She worked as a Floral Designer for 12 years and owned a home-based Freeze Dried business prior to coming to the Association.

108 Mizzou Alumni Association Staff

Fiscal & Administration

Cindy Frazier, BS Ed ‘91, MBA ‘07 Associate Executive Director Phone: (573) 882-0011 Email: [email protected] Life Member Number of Years on Staff: 17

Cindy is involved with the overall business administration of the Association and is primarily responsible for the fiscal and human resource areas. She also works with the national budget and finance committee and supervises some of the programming areas.

Cindy received a bachelor’s degree in Education and a MBA with an emphasis in finance and accounting from Mizzou. Her husband Shawn is also a Mizzou graduate and received a degree in Accountancy. She and Shawn have four children.

Cindy and Shawn are lifetime members of the Mizzou Alumni Association.

Vacant Advertising & Corporate Relations Director

109 Fiscal & Administration

Charlotte Burkett Senior Data Specialist Phone: (573) 882-5151 Email: [email protected] Annual Member Number of Years on Staff: 30

Charlotte is responsible for maintaining the 40k+ members of the Mizzou Alumni Association, which includes membership processing and records, and coordinates other projects for Cindy Frazier, associate executive director and chief fiscal officer. She has been with the University since 1986 and the Association since 1995.

Charlotte has three children, Richie, Beth and Benjamin.

Brittany Berk Fiscal Assistant Phone: (573) 884-8928 Email: [email protected] Number of Years on Staff: 1st year

Brittany has worked for the University of Missouri since 2015, when she began working for SOS Temporary Services. She joined the Alumni Association in May 2016 as a fiscal assistant and assists Cindy Frazier and Charlotte Burkett with fiscal activities.

A Columbia native, Brittany has been a lifelong Mizzou fan. She received a bachelor’s degree from Columbia College in 2012. An avid sports fan, Brittany loves the Tigers, Cardinals, and Blues. She volunteers actively with the National Federation of the Blind.

110 Mizzou Alumni Association Staff

Alumni Engagement

Jayson Meyer Director, Alumni Engagement Phone: (573) 882-8208 Email: [email protected] Life Member Number of Years on Staff: 12

Jayson joined the staff in January of 2004. He manages the team charged with implementing alumni engagement strategies on behalf of the Mizzou Alumni Association. As part of that team, he serves as staff liaison to alumni chapters, affinity groups, and academic unit engagement partners. In addition, his responsibilities include the Leadership Development Committee, Leaders Weekend program, Volunteer Leadership Awards, and the Association’s Rules Committee.

Before joining us at Mizzou, Jayson worked in alumni relations and was an active student leader. In June 2006, Jayson was promoted to assistant director of alumni relations and then director in fall 2008.

Jayson has a master’s degree in public administration, and his wife, Anne, is on staff at the MU Counseling Center.

Stephanie Anderson, BS BA ‘08, MBA ‘10 Assistant Director, Alumni Engagement Phone: (573) 882-2634 Email: [email protected] Life Member Number of Years on Staff: 6

Stephanie joined the MAA staff in August 2010 as Coordinator of Alumni Engagement and was promoted to As- sistant Director in January of 2013. In her current role, she serves as the liaison to alumni chapters in St. Louis, Chicago, California, and South Carolina. Stephanie also oversees the Association’s Alumni Scholars program.

Stephanie was born and raised in St. Louis and comes from a large family of Mizzou Tigers. She graduated with her Bachelor’s degree in business in 2008 and received her MBA in 2010. As a student, Stephanie served as a 2007 Summer Welcome Leader, Residential Life Peer Advisor, and volunteer in the Wellness Resource Center. In her spare time, Stephanie loves spending time with friends and family and cheering on the Mizzou Tigers! In June 2012, Stephanie married her Mizzou sweetheart Alex, who is an academic adviser for the College of Arts & Science.

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Mollie Landers, BA '10, M Ed '12 Assistant Director, Alumni Engagement Phone: (573) 884-7032 Email: [email protected] Annual Member Number of Years on Staff: 1

Mollie joined the MAA staff in July 2015 as Coordinator of Alumni Relations. In this role, she serves as the liaison to regional chapters including Alabama, Kansas, Mississippi, Oklahoma, and Tennessee, as well as several chapters throughout Missouri. Mollie also coordinates the MIZ Legacy Program. Prior to returning to her alma mater, Mollie worked in annual giving and external relations at The University of Alabama.

Originally from Sikeston, Mollie is a two-time Mizzou graduate, completing her BA in Classical Studies in 2010 and her M.Ed. in Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis in 2012. As a student she was involved in MAA’s Griffiths Leadership Society and also served as the Graduate Assistant for MU’s Office of Parent Relations. In her spare time, Mollie enjoys running, baking, taking Pure Barre classes, and cheering on the Mizzou Tigers.

Gunnar Johanson, BA '16 Coordinator, Alumni Engagement Phone: (573) 882-3941 Email: [email protected] Annual Member Number of Years on Staff: 1st year

Gunnar joined the MAA team in January 2017 and serves as Coordinator of Alumni Engagement. In this role, he serves as the central staff liaison to nearly 30 alumni chapters across the country.

Gunnar graduated from Mizzou with a BA in Political Science in May 2016. As a student, he was involved in the Missouri Student Association, the Kinder Institute on Constitutional Democracy, Mizzou Alternative Breaks, served as a Tour Guide and 2014 Summer Welcome Leader, and was a recipient of the Mizzou ’39 award his senior year. Outside of campus, Gunnar has worked in state government in Jefferson City and on a number of high-profile political campaigns in Missouri.

A proud Missourian, Gunnar was born on Whiteman Air Force Base and raised in the Southwest corner of the state.

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Vacant Coordinator, Alumni Engagement

Terri Ogden, BA '86 Sr. Program Assistant, Alumni Engagement Phone: (573) 884-9097 [email protected] Life Member Number of Years on Staff: 2

Terri joined the MAA team on October 28, 2013. As a program assistant, Terri assists the MAA alumni relations team with a wide variety of projects. She graduated from Mizzou in 1986 with a bachelor’s degree in computer science and is a life member of the alumni association.

Terri was born in Oklahoma but grew up in Columbia. She is married to Gary Parham, and they have two children: a son, Dylan, and a daughter, Zoe.

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Alumni & Student Programming

Cassie Reeser Assistant Director, Alumni and Student Programs Phone: (573) 884-3204 Email: [email protected] Annual Member Number of Years on Staff: 2

Cassie joined the MAA in November 2013 as assistant director of alumni programs. In this position, Cassie oversees athletic events and tailgates, young alumni programming, faculty and staff engagement, Griffiths Leadership Society and career services.

Born and raised in Illinois, Cassie went on to graduate from Indiana State University in 2002, where she was also a member of the softball team. As a student athlete, Cassie developed a passion for college athletics that led to a professional career in athletic event planning. Before coming to work for the MAA, Cassie worked as the group program manager for Prime Sport in Champaign, Ill.

Aly Friend, BS ‘12 Coordinator, Alumni and Student Programs Phone: (573) 882-6613 Email: [email protected] Annual Member Number of Years on Staff: 3

Aly Friend is the Coordinator of Student Programs at the Mizzou Alumni Association. In this position, Aly oversees the planning of Homecoming as well as True Tiger programming. She also advises the Homecoming Steering Committee and the Alumni Association Student Board.

Aly was born and raised in Sikeston, MO. A 2012 graduate of the University, she received a BS in Hospitality Management. As a student Aly was a member of the Centennial Homecoming Steering Committee and served as a Summer Welcome Leader. Aly enjoys spending time with her Weimaraner puppy, Graham, cooking, and spending time with friends and family.

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Kyle Mauzey Coordinator, Alumni and Student Programs Phone: (573) 882-2451 Email: [email protected] Annual Member Number of Years on Staff: 3

Kyle joined the MAA team on February 18, 2013 as the Program Assistant for Student Programs & Athletic Events. She is originally from Fulton, MO and graduated from Missouri State University in May 2011 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing Management. Kyle moved to Columbia in Fall 2011 and was most recently employed with MFA Incorporated as an administrative assistant/marketing assistant in the Precision Depart- ment.

Kyle assists Cassie and Aly with athletic events, Griffiths Leadership Society and other student programs. Kyle and husband Ryan have a son, Jackson William Mauzey. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with friends and family, cooking, crafting, running and spending time with her dogs, Bella and Dexter.

Julia Davis, BA '16 Program Assistant, Alumni and Student Programs Phone: (573) 884-2346 Email: [email protected] Annual Member Number of Years on Staff: 1st year

Julia started with the Alumni and Student Programs team on March 1st 2017 after graduating from the School of Arts and Sciences with bachelors of Arts in International Studies and Spanish. Through her time at Miz- zou as a student, she developed passions for working with people of all backgrounds and serving the Mizzou and Columbia communities, which prepared her for a career as a program assistant with MAA. Julia assists the alumni and student programs team on a variety of projects.

Columbia feels like home for Julia despite being originally from South Saint Louis County. She spends her free time visiting her three older sisters and other family in Saint Louis as well as playing board games and checking out new places to eat in Columbia.

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Marketing & Strategic Communication

David Roloff, BES ‘78, MA ‘85 Director, Marketing & Strategic Communication Phone: (573) 882-6205 Email: [email protected] Life Member Number of Years on Staff: 16

David is responsible for general marketing functions of the Association in addition to managing the association’s brand identity and electronic communications including www.mizzou.com. David also manages the Association’s merchandise programs, giveaways, donations and research and assessment.

David has served as the President of the Council of Alumni Marketing and Membership Professionals in addition to currently serving as the Treasurer of the Park Hill Improvement Association, Columbia’s oldest neighborhood association.

David received a bachelor’s degree in Radio/TV/Film from Mizzou in 1978 and a master’s degree in Coun- seling/Psychology from Mizzou in 1985. He and his wife Laura, BJ ‘86, MA ‘09, have one son, Berkley, and a daughter, Audrey.

Connor Voss, BJ '16 Coordinator, Marketing & Strategic Communication Phone: (573) 884-9062 Email: [email protected] Recent Grad Member Number of Years on Staff: 1st year

Connor joined the MAA team in August 2016, after earning her degree in strategic communication from the Missouri School of Journalism. As the coordinator of marketing and strategic communication, she develops and executes digital strategies—including social media campaigns, email correspondence and website content—to inform and unite the Mizzou family.

A third-generation Tiger, Connor grew up bleeding black and gold in Washington, Missouri. However, Columbia always felt like her second home — particularly her parents’ signature tailgating spot in Lot L.

As a student, Connor served on the Mizzou Alumni Association Student Board and was tapped as a member of Omicron Delta Kappa Honor Society.

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Alyssa Blevins, BFA '13 Design Specialist, Marketing & Strategic Communication Phone: (573) 882-1373 Email: [email protected] Recent Grad Member Number of Years on Staff: 1

Alyssa joined the MAA team on May 4, 2015 as a marketing and strategic communication specialist and assists Director of Marketing and Strategic Communication David Roloff with maintaining and strengthening the association’s brand identity.

A Columbia native, she graduated from Hickman High School in 2009 and decided to follow in her mother and brother’s footsteps by attending Mizzou. She received her Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in 2013 with an emphasis in graphic design and a minor in art history.

Before joining the MAA staff, Alyssa worked as a graphic designer for Inside Columbia Magazine. She also worked at Mizzou Publishing in the Mizzou Store and Student Design Center during her time at Mizzou.

In her spare time, Alyssa enjoys bike riding, disc golf, grilling out and spending time with friends and family.

Jessica Zabriskie, BJ '13 Program Assistant, Marketing & Strategic Communication Phone: (573) 882-6612 Email: [email protected] Annual Member Number of years on Staff: 1st year

Jessica joined the MAA team on Jan. 27, 2016 as the program assistant for marketing and strategic communication. She was born in Little Rock, Ark. and settled down in Columbia, Mo. where she graduated from the University of Missouri in May 2013 with a bachelor’s degree in journalism. After spending some time as the designer for Great American Media Services in Michigan, she moved back home to Columbia in winter 2015.

Jessica assists Director of Marketing and Strategic Communication David Roloff, the association's design specialist and coordinator of marketing and strategic communication. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with friends and family, watching sci-fi and horror films on Netflix, attempting to crochet and spending time with her cat, Phoebe.

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Constituent Relations

Carrie Lanham, BS HE ‘76 Senior Director, Constituent Relations Phone: (573) 882-4366 Email: [email protected] Annual Member Number of Years on Staff: 37

Carrie received her bachelor’s degree in Human Environmental Sciences from Mizzou in 1976 and started with the Association in 1979. She is responsible for the Faculty-Alumni Awards program, oversees the Tourin’ Tigers Travel Program and Reunion programming. Carrie is a member of the Mizzou Alumni Association and her husband, Richard, is also a Mizzou alumnus.

James Saltat Program Assisitant, Constituent Relations Phone: (573) 884-3747 Email: [email protected] Annual Member Number of Years on Staff: 1st year

James joined the MAA team in April 2017 and serve as the Program Assistant, where he assists Senior Direc- tor of Constituent Relations Carrie Lanham. He helps Carrie with Faculty Alumni Awards, the Tourin’ Tigers program, and reunions. Previously held a position in Advancement Records Management in the Gift Process- ing area since March 2015.

James' hometown is Joplin, MO so he's been a Mizzou fan forever. He graduated from Pittsburg State Uni- versity with a Bachelors of Business Management in Marketing in 2014. As a student he was involved in Greek Life, Student Government Association, University Development, and University Ambassadors.

His dream was to always work for a great university in higher education, and that journey led him here to the heart of his home state with his wife Jessica.

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Annual Giving & Membership

Robyn Kollar Director, Annual Giving & Membership Phone: (573) 882-2136 Email: [email protected] Annual Member Number of Years on Staff: 1

Robyn joined the staff in October 2015. She manages the team that leads annual giving and membership initiatives. She collaborates with leadership, unit partners and staff to develop multi-channel annual giving and membership appeals for University priorities. In addition, she directs strategies to support growth of lead annual gifts and Columns Society members and promotes donor and member satisfaction. She also cultivates relationships with alumni, friends, volunteers, faculty, staff and students to increase affinity and broaden the base of support for Mizzou.

Before joining Mizzou, Robyn directed the Annual Giving program at Truman State University for eight years. Prior to Truman, she served as Associate Director of Development at A.T. Still University of Heath Sciences for six years. Robyn has a Bachelor’s degree in Communication from Truman State University.

Tim McLaughlin Director, Lead Annual Giving Phone: (573) 884-2355 Email: [email protected] Annual Member Number of Years on Staff: 15

Tim McLaughlin joined the MU Advancement Team in June 2001 as the Supervisor of the Student Calling Program for the Office of Annual Giving. In 2004, Tim became the Development Officer for Annual Giving. His responsibilities include assessing, cultivating, soliciting and stewarding MU Alumni that have the passion and propensity to give annual gifts averaging $1000-10,000 each year. Tim also oversees the MU Faculty, Staff and Retirees campaign called IT'S MY MIZZOU which generates over $3 million in contributions to MU annually. Tim is excited to be part of the Mizzou Alumni Association family and will offer his assistance to increase MAA membership and help raise funds for the MAA Traditions Fund.

Tim was born and raised in Columbia, Missouri. He graduated from Columbia College with a BA in Business Administration. His father was an MU graduate and a 35-year employee of the University of Missouri. Tim is married to Yvonne and they have two teenage sons, Ryan and Brendan. In his spare time he enjoys spending time with family, attending Mizzou football and basketball games and cheering on the Tigers.

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Angie Floyd, BS BA ‘98 Assistant Director, Annual Giving & Membership Phone: (573) 882-1663 Email: [email protected] Life Member Number of Years on Staff: 2

Angie joined the MAA staff in October 2014 as coordinator of annual giving and membership. Angie supports direct mail and email projects, helps administer the Give Direct crowdfunding site, produce membership appeals and assist with ROI analysis.

Angie was born and raised in Kansas City. She graduated from Mizzou with a bachelor’s degree in business with an emphasis in marketing. Before coming to work for the MAA, Angie worked 16 years at Kiewit Power in Lenexa, Kan., most recently as their marketing manager. She is an avid sports fan and enjoys hanging out with friends and family in her free time.

Christy Pourney, BA ‘04 Coordinator, Annual Giving & Membership Phone: (573) 882-1961 Email: [email protected] Annual Member Number of Years on Staff: 9

Christy joined the Mizzou Alumni Association in December 2007 as Program Assistant for Membership and Marketing and was promoted in 2013 to Coordinator of Annual Giving and Membership. She is responsible for recruiting and retaining MAA members by developing membership appeals and coordinating membership services and programs to support the member experience.

Christy was born and raised in Festus, Missouri. She graduated from Mizzou with a BA in sociology. Her husband, Matt, is also a graduate from Mizzou (BA ’02, MA ’05) and is employed by Veterans United Home Loans. Christy and her husband have one son, Arlo. In her spare time she enjoys traveling, trying new recipes, and spending time with her family.

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Rachel Newman, BS ED '14, M Ed '16 Coordinator, Annual Giving & Membership Phone: (573) 882-1901 Email: [email protected] Annual Member Number of Years on Staff: 1st year

Rachel joined the Mizzou Alumni Association team in March 2017. As the Coordinator for Annual Giving and Membership, Rachel collaborates with schools, colleges, and other campus entities to produce direct mail and email appeals. She also assists with the MU Give Direct crowdfunding site, stewardship of MAA members, the True Mizzou faculty and staff campaign, and return on investment reports.

Rachel is from Jefferson City, Missouri, and graduated from MU in 2014 with a bachelor’s degree in elementary education and in 2016 with a master’s of education in higher education administration. She is a proud third-generation Mizzou Tiger! Prior to coming to the MAA, Rachel worked for Brandeis University in the Boston area. Outside the office, she enjoys spending time with family, traveling, baking, and finding the best coffee anywhere she is.

Vacant Lead Annual Giving Officer Phone: (573) 882-2137 Email: Life Member Number of Years on Staff:

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Susan Tapia Administrative Assistant, Annual Giving & Membership Phone: (573) 882-2134 Email: [email protected] Annual Member Number of Years on Staff: 11

Susan Tapia joined the Mizzou Annual Fund in February 2005 where she is the Administrative Assistant. Her responsibilities include running reports generated from the Tiger Calling Club, helping with direct mail, MAA membership support and supporting the rest of her team.

Susan was born in Columbia and has spent most of her life here. Before joining the Mizzou team she was a Paraprofessional for Columbia Public Schools. She and her husband, Lonnie, have 2 sons, Jesse and Niko. Lonnie is the Art Teacher at Fr. Tolton High School. In her spare time she enjoys spending time with her family and friends, working in her flower garden and spending as much time at the Lake of the Ozarks as possible.

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MAA Vice Chancellor Governing Board Tom Hiles

Executive Assistant Nicole Arnet Executive Director Receptionist & Program Todd McCubbin Assistant Administration Ann Carter Student Assistants

Director Director Director Associate Executive Director Sen io r Director Annual Giving & Membership Alumni Engagement Marketing & Strategic Comm. Fiscal & Administration Constituent Relations Robyn Kollar Jayson Meyer David Roloff Cindy Frazier Carrie Lanham

Director Assistant Director Coordinator Advert ising & Program Assistant Lead Annual Giving Alumni Engagement Marketing & Strategic Comm. Corporate Relations Director Constituent Relations Tim McLaughlin Stephanie Anderson Connor Voss Vacant James Saltat

Assistant Director Specialist Assistant Director Engagement Officer Alumni Engagement Market ing & Strategic Comm. Alumni Programs Vacant Mollie Landers Alyssa Blevins Cassie Reeser

Advancement Officer Assistant Director Coordinator Coordinator Program Assistant Fiscal Assistant Heath Professions Annual Giving & Membership Alumni Engagement Alumni & St udent Programs Marketing & Strategic Comm. Brittany Berk Michelle Custer Angie Floyd Gunnar Johanson Jessica Zabriskie Aly Friend

Assistant Director Sr. Program Assistant Coordinator Senior Data Specialist Annual Giving & Membership Alumni Engagement Alumni & St udent Programs Membership Christy Pourney Terri Ogden Kyle Mauzey Charlotte Burkett

Coordinator Program Assistant Annual Giving & Membership Alumni & St udent Programs Rachel Newman Julia Davis

Administrative Assistant Annual Giving & Membership Susan Tapia

Call Center Manager Anna Grauer 123 124 Operating Budget

FY18 Budget Form 990

Operating Budget

FY18 Budget REVENUE FY18 EXPENSE FY18 Advertising $95,000 AASB $77,000 Affinity $414,000 Affinity Groups $14,000 Dues $873,000 Affinity Partnerships $8,000 Dues-life membership $255,000 Athletic Events $80,000 Endowment - MU $249,000 Athletic Post-Season $145,000 Events-Central $63,000 Board and Committee $45,000 Events-Post Season $130,000 Career Services $20,000 Gifts $165,000 Chapter Development $15,000 Homecoming $166,500 Chapter In/Out State $103,000 Investment (MAA) $428,000 Diversity Programs $19,000 Merchandise $7,500 Electronic Communications $65,000 Sponsorships $75,000 Faculty Alumni Awards $58,000 Tours $51,000 Faculty Incentive Grants $50,000 Traditions Plaza $85,000 Faculty-Staff Membership $4,000 Univ salary/benefit support $1,211,500 Fundraising $45,000 General Administration $323,000 TOTAL REVENUE $4,268,500 Griffiths $53,000 Homecoming $170,500 Leaders Weekend $33,000 Legacy Program $23,500 Legislative Activities $10,000 Licence Plate Program $8,000 Marketing $75,000 Membership $215,000 Merchandise $50,000 Mizzou Magazine $160,000 New Programs $10,000 Professional Development $29,000 Reunions 5,000 Salary/Benefits-MAA $360,000 Salary/Benefits-University $1,211,500 Scholarship Program $345,000 School/College Development $500 Schools and Colleges $98,500 Student Recruitment $7,000 Tours $11,000 Traditions Plaza $20,000 Travel-Staff $48,000 True Tiger $31,000 University Support $80,000 Young Alumni $13,000

TOTAL EXPENSE $4,138,500 TOTAL REV/(EXP) $130,000

OTHER Traditions Plaza $80,000 Operations Corpus $40,000 TOTAL REV/(EXP) $10,000 127 Form 990

128 129 130 131 132 133 134 135 136 137 138 139 140 Reference

Reference

2017-2018 Year-At-A-Glance Calendar

CASE & ASAP Awards

Governing Board Travel Supplement Form

2017-2018 Year-At-A-Glance Calendar AUGUST 20 MAA Past Presidents (PRIDE Council) Picnic 20 Tiger Walk 21 Solar Eclipse SEPTEMBER 2 Mizzou vs. Missouri State 9 Mizzou vs. South Carolina 15-17 Family Weekend 16 Mizzou vs. Purdue 17 MIZ Legacy Brunch 21 MAA Officers Meeting 21 MAA Governing Board Meeting 21 Student Networking Social 22 Leaders Day/Banquet 22 MAA Past Presidents (PRIDE Council) Meeting 23 Mizzou vs. Auburn 28-29 Board of Curators Meeting, UMKC OCTOBER 7 Mizzou @ Kentucky 14 Tiger Tailgate @ Georgia 14 Mizzou @ Georgia 9-12 Homecoming Blood Drive, Hearnes Fieldhouse 16-18 Homecoming Talent Competition, Jesse Hall 20 Homecoming Decorate the District 20 MAA Homecoming Headquarters, RAC Circle Drive 20 HCSC/Mizzou Alumni Hall of Fame Luncheon, RAC Columns Ballroom 20 HCSC/Royalty Reception, RAC Great Room 20 MAA Governing Board/Past Presidents Reception, U-Club Tiger Bistro 20 Homecoming Campus Decorations 20 Homecoming Spirit Rally, Traditions Plaza 21 Mizzou Alumni Hall of Fame Breakfast 21 Homecoming Parade 21 Mizzou vs. Idaho 27-28 Griffiths Leadership Society Fall Conference 28 Mizzou @ Connecticut 29 St. Louis Mizzou Fight Tiger Run NOVEMBER 3 50th Faculty-Alumni Awards President's Reception, RAC Great Room 3 50th Faculty Alumni Awards Reception/Banquet, RAC 4 Mizzou vs. Florida 10 MAA Officers Meeting 10 MAA Governing Board Meeting 11 Mizzou vs. Tennessee 18 Tiger Tailgate @ Vanderbilt 18 Mizzou @ Vanderbilt 25 Mizzou @ Arkansas

143 2017-2018 Year-At-A-Glance Calendar DECEMBER 2 SEC Championship Game 7-8 Board of Curators Meeting, UMSL 15 Incoming Student Scholarship Deadline 15-17 Commencement JANUARY TBA Geyer Awards Reception FEBRUARY 1 MAA Faculty Alumni-Awards Nominations Due 1-2 Board of Curators Meeting, MU 11 Founders' Day MARCH 1 MAA Governing Board Nominations Due 1 Returning Student Scholarship Deadline 9-10 Griffiths Spring Conference 10 Mizzou '39 Banquet 25-31 Spring Break Week APRIL TBA Black & Gold Spring Game 20 Tap Day 20 MAA Officers Meeting 20 MAA Governing Board Meeting 20 MAA Governing Board Dinner, Les Bourgeois Winery & Restaurant 12-13 Board of Curators Meeting, Missouri S&T TBA K.C. Chapter Tiger Ball MAY 4 Tiger Prowl & Senior Send-off 11-13 Commencement JUNE 21-22 Board of Curators Meeting, Columbia (Annual Meeting) TBA STL Black & Glow, Grants Farm

144 COUNCIL FOR ADVANCEMENT & SUPPORT OF EDUCATION (CASE) AWARDS

National Awards

2016 - CASE Circle of Excellence Alumni Relations Programs: Marketing and Branding Bronze Award: • Graduate Exit Survey

Collegiate Advertising Awards Gold Award - Email Marketing – “CRM Messaging” Gold Award - Single Billboard – “Welcome from the Mizzou Family”

2013 - CASE Circle of Excellence Alumni Relations Programs: New Program Initiatives Silver Award: • Mizzou Mutts

Advocacy Campaigns: Bronze Award: • Stand Up for Mizzou

2012 CASE Circle of Excellence Creative Use of Technology Bronze Award: • Mizzou IQ Games

2011 - CASE ASAP Outstanding Tried-and-True Program: • Tiger Prowl Senior Sendoff

2008 - CASE Circle of Excellence Bronze Award: • Leadership Mizzou

2007 - CASE Circle of Excellence Silver Award: • Mizzou `39

ASAP District & National - “Most Outstanding External Program Awards” - AASB

145 COUNCIL FOR ADVANCEMENT & SUPPORT OF EDUCATION (CASE) AWARDS

2006 - CASE Circle of Excellence Gold Award: • @Mizzou e-newsletter • Mizzou Match

2004 - CASE Circle of Excellence Grand Gold Award: • Leaders’ Day

Gold Award: • @Mizzou e-newsletter • Online Freshman Journal

Silver Award: • Member Calendar Photo Contest

ASAP District & National - “Most Outstanding External Program Awards” - Rivalry Week

2003 - CASE Circle of Excellence Bronze Award: • Tiger Plaza Dedication Ceremony

2002 - CASE Circle of Excellence Grand Gold Award: • Tiger Plaza Life Membership Campaign

2001- CASE Circle of Excellence Grand Gold Award: Tiger Walk

ASAP National “Most Outstanding Organization” - AASB

2000 - CASE Circle of Excellence Grand Gold Award: • Mizzou Homecoming

1999 - CASE Circle of Excellence Grand Gold Award: • Mizzou Homecoming

146 COUNCIL FOR ADVANCEMENT & SUPPORT OF EDUCATION (CASE) AWARDS

District Awards:

2015 - CASE District VI Awards

Gold Medal: Alumni Relations • Alumni Relations Programs – Marketing and Branding: Make a Wish for Mizzou • Alumni Relations Programs – New Program Initiatives: Mizzou Traditions Plaza

Bronze Medal: Alumni Relations • Best Uses of Social Media: Mizzou Alumni Homecoming Facebook Campaign

2014 - CASE District VI Awards

Gold Award: Alumni Relations Programs • Creative Use of Technology & New Media: Mizzou.com • Marketing and Branding: Touch Point Messaging • Revenue-Generating Programs: Mizzou Traditions Fund (overall program) • Best in Social Media: MAA Social Media

Silver Award: Alumni Relations Programs • Revenue-Generating Programs: Mizzou Legacy Walk (overall program) • Marketing and Branding: First Year New and Returning Annual Member CRM Messaging

Bronze Award: Alumni Relations Programs • Creative Use of Technology and New Media: Retro Tiger Poster Fundraiser

Gold Award: Fundraising Programs • Technology Applications & Creative Use of New Media: Traditions Fund E-marketing

Bronze Award: Fundraising Programs • Annual/Regular Giving Programs: Mizzou Traditions Fund (overall program)

2013 - CASE District VI Awards

Gold Award: • Creative Use of Technology and New Media (alumni websites): www.mizzou.com • New Program Initiatives: True Sons and Daughters Legacy Program • Best In Social Media: Mizzou Alumni Association

147 COUNCIL FOR ADVANCEMENT & SUPPORT OF EDUCATION (CASE) AWARDS

Silver Award: • Creative Use of Technology and New Media: Online Graduate Exit Survey • Collaborative Programs: Stand Up For Mizzou

Bronze Award: • Regular Alumni Programs: Centennial Homecoming

2012 - CASE District VI Awards

Gold Award: • Excellence in Alumni Websites: www.mizzou.com • Excellence in Graphic Design (Single Logo): Centennial Homecoming logo • Excellence in Advertising (Billboard/Environmental Advertising): Welcome Home, Tigers billboard

Bronze Award: • Excellence in Advertising (Billboard/Environmental Advertising): Good Game, Great Fans game day candy box

Silver Award: • Excellence in Advertising (Print Ad Series): If it’s the Biggest & Best, You Better Believe it’s Mizzou Homecoming • Excellence in Alumni Programming (Special Group Programming): Random Act of Mem- bership program • Excellence in Fundraising Materials (Fundraising Direct Mail): Mizzou Traditions Fund launch mailer • Excellence in Fundraising Materials (Member Appeal): Be True to Mizzou school/college member appeal

2011 - CASE District VI Awards

Gold Award: • Excellence in Multimedia Web-site or Special Section for (Mizzou IQ Trivia Games

2010 - CASE District VI Awards:

Silver Award: • CD Directory Member Appeal to Recent Graduates

Bronze Award: • Excellence in Alumni Web-site (www.mizzou.com)

148 COUNCIL FOR ADVANCEMENT & SUPPORT OF EDUCATION (CASE) AWARDS

2009 - CASE District VI Awards

Gold Award: • Benefits at Any Age Series - Membership Appeal • Restore the Roar - Graphic Design • Restore the Roar - Solution to an Institutional Communications Challenge

Silver Award: • Something for You and Mizzou - Membership Appeal

Bronze Award: • Mizzou Legacy Walk Mailer - Fundraising Materials

2008 - CASE District VI Awards

Silver Award: • MAA Member Calendar - Graphic Design • Legacy Walk Dedication - Special Events

Bronze Award: • Legacy Walk Dedication - Alumni Event • You Know You’re a 70s Grad - Fundraising Materials • February Cycle Member Renewal Appeal - Fundraising Materials

149 MAA Governing Board Travel Supplement

Board Member’s Name: ______Mail Check to: ______

______

See back for Guidelines. *ORIGINAL RECEIPTS REQUIRED. Attach to this form.

Date of *Travel mode

Travel Name of Meeting plane, car, etc. # Miles $ Amount

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TOTALS $

Signature of Board member required Date

Travel Supplement Requests must be submitted within 30 days of meeting.

150 MAA Governing Board Travel Supplement Guidelines

Alumni volunteers play an important role in fulfilling the mission of the Mizzou Alumni Association. Therefore, we encourage and facilitate the involvement of alumni and try to minimize the barriers to participation.

The following guidelines outline the expenses that the Mizzou Alumni Association will reimburse upon request. To receive the reimbursement check, the volunteer must complete the reverse side of this form and submit it, along with valid receipts, within 30 days of the date of the meeting/activity.

Personal Vehicle Travel MAA reimburses personal vehicle travel at .35 cents per mile not to exceed the maximum amounts listed below.

*Airfare or Car Rental Continental Ranges: MAXIMUM reimbursement 0-249 miles (roundtrip) No Reimbursement 250-449 miles $150.00 450-649 miles $250.00 650 miles or more $350.00

International Ranges: MAXIMUM reimbursement North & South America $1,000.00 Europe $1,200.00 Africa, Asia & Australia $1,500.00

*Reimbursement will be made on actual amount submitted, not to exceed the maximum amounts listed above.

Hotel For Governing Board functions, a block of rooms will be reserved and payment to the hotel will be made by the Association. Individual volunteers are responsible for overnight stays beyond what is required for attending official MAA functions and should inform the hotel staff of this arrangement upon arrival and at departure.

Tax Deduction Option Travel expenses associated with service to a not-for-profit agency can be considered a tax deduction up to a specified amount in lieu of monetary reimbursement. Please consult your accountant during tax filing time.

151 152 Campus/UM System

CAMPUS/UM SYSTEM

MU - Chancellor Chancellor’s Staff UM - President UM - Board of Curators

Office of the Chancellor Alexander Cartwright Chancellor University of Missouri (MU) 105 Jesse Hall Columbia, MO 65211

Dr. Alexander N. Cartwright has served as Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor of the State University of New York (SUNY) since September 2014. As Provost, Dr. Cartwright supports the Chancellor and Board of Trustees in carrying out their oversight responsibilities of the 64-campus system. He drives academic policy and oversees a broad portfolio including: access and inclusion; academic program planning and assessment; enrollment management; student success; global affairs; information technology; and, SUNY’s broad research enterprise.

Portrait of Chancellor-designate Alexander N. Cartwright Chancellor-designate Alexander N. Cartwright Dr. Cartwright has refocused SUNY’s academic agenda around the overarching areas of: student success and completion; diversity, equity and inclusion; and, through research growth in emerging areas, increasing SUNY’s impact on state and global challenges.

Dr. Cartwright introduced and saw adopted a sweeping diversity, equity and inclusion policy which applies to all campuses and SUNY’s System Administration. A native of the Bahamas, Dr. Cartwright believes in inclusive excellence wherein an institution cannot achieve excellence if it is not inclusive. He developed a comprehensive completion model to meet SUNY’s ambitious goal of ensuring that more New Yorkers earn the credentials they need to succeed. He launched a system-wide Educational Effectiveness and Strategic Enrollment process designed to support each campus in meeting improvement goals. He established and oversees the Applied Learning Steering Committee to ensure faculty oversight of SUNY’s goal of a rigorous, meaningful, applied learning experience for every student.

During his tenure as Provost, Dr. Cartwright also served as Acting President of the Research Foundation for SUNY from January 2015 – June 2016, overseeing the Foundation’s management of over $1 billion dollars in annual sponsored research activity and recommitting the organization to focus on creation of a culture of compliance, transparent administration of sponsored research; and supporting campus efforts to commercial- ize intellectual property created on campuses. At the same time, he established the position of Vice Chancel- lor for Research and Economic Development to support research efforts of SUNY faculty, grow business and industry partnerships, and foster both undergraduate and graduate research opportunities for SUNY students. Dr. Cartwright also served as Officer-in-Charge of two SUNY campuses undergoing leadership transition, SUNY’s Downstate Medical Center and SUNY Polytechnic Institute. In each case he worked with campus faculty governance, faculty at large, students, staff and administrators to meet time-sensitive needs and to iden- tify, and see through to appointment, interim leadership.

Dr. Cartwright represents SUNY in Congressional, Federal Agency, White House, and State Legislative audi- ences to share SUNY’s input on key academic and research issues.

Dr. Cartwright came to the role of Provost already a member of the SUNY community. He joined the Uni- versity at Buffalo, State University of New York (UB) in 1995 serving on the faculty and holding increasingly senior administrative positions at the AAU research university. His immediate past position was that of Vice President for Research and Economic Development and Acting Executive Director of the New York State Center of Excellence in Bioinformatics and Life Sciences. In these roles, he was responsible for campus/industry relations, research funding and compliance, research communications and research support for UB and the Center.

155 An internationally recognized researcher and scholar in the area of optical sensors, Dr. Cartwright previously served as the Chair of both the Electrical Engineering and Biomedical Engineering Departments at UB. Before beginning these concurrent chairmanships, Dr. Cartwright led UB’s efforts to synergize research across disciplines as the Vice Provost for Strategic Initiatives. In this position he oversaw infrastructure and scholarship in eight areas of strategic strength that spanned departments from Visual Studies to Medicine. He has served as a professor in Electrical Engineering and Biomedical Engineering and an adjunct full professor in Physics at UB. In the first years of his professorship, Dr. Cartwright received both the National Science Foun- dation CAREER Award and the Office of Naval Research Young Investigator Award. He earned the SUNY Chancellor’s award for Excellence in Teaching in 2002. Dr. Cartwright retains his rank as full professor while serving as System Provost, he continues to run the Laboratory for Applied Spectroscopic Evaluation (LASE), oversee doctoral students and one post-doc student, and remains active in research, receiving his latest NSF award in 2016.

Dr. Cartwright’s research is generally in the area of optical materials and sensors. Currently, he is engaged in engineering optical “metamaterials,” artificial materials that provide optical properties not readily available in nature. His technology for fabricating a rainbow-colored polymer using a one-step, low-cost holographic lithography method was one of just five inventions worldwide to be named to the Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME)’s 2013 list of Innovations that Could Change the Way You Manufacture.

Dr. Cartwright is a prolific and highly influential scholar, producing more than 150 peer reviewed journal publications and conference proceedings. He has received considerable funding from numerous organizations including the National Institutes of Health, National Science Foundation, Air Force Office of Scientific -Re search, Department of Defense, and the Office of Naval Research, and various industrial sponsors. Dr. Cart- wright holds four patents.

In November 2016, Dr. Cartwright was named a Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS). Dr. Cartwright was recognized for, “outstanding research, teaching and mentorship in optics, for advancing science in New York, nationally, and internationally, and for strengthening diversity and inclusion in science.” In February 2016, Dr. Cartwright was named to the Carnegie Math Pathways Advisory Board by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching. In September of 2015, Dr. Cartwright was appointed by NYS Governor Andrew Cuomo to the Photonics Institute Board of Officers. In December of 2014, Dr. Cartwright earned appointment as a Fellow of the National Academy of Inventors. Dr. Cartwright is a Fellow of SPIE – The International Society for Optical Engineering; a senior member of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE); a member of the American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE), Eta Kappa Nu, and the Materials Research Society (MRS).

Dr. Cartwright holds a Ph.D. in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the University of Iowa. He and his wife Melinda have two children, both now in college, Andrew and Alyssa.

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157 Office of the President Dr. Mun Y. Choi President 321 University Hall Columbia, MO 65211

President of the UM SystemMun Y. Choi BS, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, 1987 MA, Princeton University, Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, 1989 PhD, Princeton University, 1993

Following a near year-long national search, the University of Missouri Board of Curators announced the appointment of Dr. Mun Y. Choi, 52, as the 24th president in the history of the University of Missouri System on November 2, 2016. The former provost and executive vice president of the University of Connecticut (UConn), Dr. Choi succeeded Interim President Michael Middleton on March 1, 2017.

Dr. Choi’s 24-year career in higher education includes his previous position as provost and executive vice president at UConn, one of the nation’s top 20 public universities in the latest U.S. News rankings. At UConn, he oversaw a budget of $700 million while working with 1,500 full-time faculty, 31,000 students and 2,000 staff across 12 schools and colleges including Schools of Medicine, Den- tal Medicine and Law. Under his leadership, UConn developed several innovative new programs that have resulted in enrollment growth, increased faculty hiring, innovative research and new and expanded industry partnerships.

Born in South Korea, Dr. Choi came to the U.S. as a child. As a young man, he worked in his family’s successful business in Chicago, and later graduated from the University of lllinois at Urbana-Cham- paign with a bachelor’s degree in general engineering in 1987. He later earned a master's degree and doctorate in mechanical and aerospace engineering from Princeton University.

Prior to serving as provost and executive vice president, Dr. Choi was dean of engineering at UConn from 2008 to 2012. Earlier, he was department head of mechanical engineering and mechanics at Drexel University (2000-2008) and assistant and associate professor at the University of Illinois at Chicago.

“Becoming president of the University of Missouri System is unquestionably the pinnacle of my professional career,” said Dr. Choi. “As a product of and passionate champion for public higher education, I will advocate tirelessly on behalf of our exceptional institutions with state and national business, political and civic leaders to achieve excellence in all that we do, and make sure our great campuses realize their full potential.”

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Julia G. Brncic Darryl M. Chatman Jamie L. Farmer District1 St. Louis District 3 St. Louis Jefferson City

Maurice B. Graham Jeff L. Layman John R. Phillips District 2 District 7 District 5 Clayton Springfield Kansas City

Phillip H. Snowden David L. Steelman Jon T. Sundvold District 6 District 8 District 4 Kansas City Rolla Columbia

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