SUNY Potsdam

Volunteer Responsibilities
As a member of a Chapter Committee, the volunteer agrees to:

• Work with the Alumni Relations Office and other volunteers to generate event ideas and choose dates for these events.

• Meet with other volunteers in the area to make plans for the coming year.

• Assist in the coordination of logistics for each event (venue research, availability, etc.).

• Serve as a resource/host at local College events.

• Promote local events and increase event attendance through phone calls and e-mails to local alumni.

• Encourage networking among local Potsdam alumni.

• Provide feedback to the Alumni Relations Office regarding additional means of engagement for local alumni.

College Responsibilities
The Alumni Relations Office will provide the following:

• Provide staff liaison to each Alumni Chapter Committee

• Assistance in making final arrangements for events (contract, payment, etc.).

• Event invitation printed and mailed 5-6 weeks prior to the event.

• Online registration and further event information.

• Event supplies (name tags, Potsdam banner, sign in sheets, giveaways, College materials, etc.).

• List of alumni in the chapter with contact information for the purposes of facilitating alumni networking.

• Recognize the limits of your time resources as a volunteer, to respect those limits, and to do its best to make the best and most productive use of your donated time.

What is a successful chapter?

• Active participation and increased attendance at alumni events.

• Engaged committee members with each other and the College.

• Ongoing, regular communication between regional alumni.

Want to get involved?

If you would like to help, contact alumni@potsdam.edu or call (315) 267-2170 to get started!