Trinity College National Alumni Association Executive Committee Report to the Board of Trustees

Peter W. Espy, President, National Alumni Association May 21, 2016

What is the Mission of the NAA? The mission of the Association is to instill a lifelong bond between the College and its alumni. The Association will represent and support the alumni by fostering communication between the alumni and College constituencies. The Association will promote leadership development among student and alumni ranks, establish programs that promote a positive image of Trinity College, and be an enthusiastic advocate for the alumni body.

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Who is it made up of?  The National Alumni Association of Trinity College (NAA) consists of:

>25,000 strong

Faculty & Administrators

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 All persons who matriculated as undergraduate members of the College and who are no longer enrolled at the College

 All recipients of masters, honorary or other degrees awarded by the College  All members of the faculty & administration under contract with the College  An estimated 25,000 members living around the globe today

How does our mission get carried out? President of the National Alumni Association

Executive Committee of the National Alumni Association

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*Pro-forma for 2016 term expiries and pending nominations

 Comprised of 30-40 undergraduate & graduate alumni and 1 faculty rep  Currently 34*  Meets in-person 4 x per year  Plus >12 sub-committee virtual sessions  Majority of work get’s carried out in SubCommittees  Area Clubs & Young Alumni  Bantam Life  Career Development  Communications  Awards  Governance  Nominating

Executive Committee Leadership* President of the National Alumni Association

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Chairman of the Executive Committee Peter Espy ‘00

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Executive Vice President Justin Macarone‘81

Doug MacDonald ‘89

Area Clubs & Young Alumni

Bantam Life

Hayden Howell ‘06

Chuck Klotz ‘64

Career Development Bill Ryckman ’91

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Secretary

*Additional committees chaired by the following: - Nominating Committee: Vin Stempien ’61 - Awards Committee: Peyton Tansill Muldoon ‘91 & Victoria Hamilton ‘06

Communications Beth Miller IDP’00

What are the ExCo’s core responsibilities? President of the National Alumni Association

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 Conduct the general business of the Association  Develop vigorous alumni programs in admissions recruitment, fund raising, career counseling, and public relations  Insure that a vigorous class agent system exists  Enlist alumni to work in the programs of the Association or other areas as requested by the Advancement Office  Plan leadership conferences, homecomings and reunion activities;  Support the activities of local area alumni organizations

Who are we reliant on? President of the National Alumni Association

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 Alumni and their families

 Our partners on-campus  Office of Alumni Relations  Advancement Office

 Career Development Center  Communications Office*  Faculty (rep. Michael Lestz)  Students

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 Parents  Other friends of the college

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What has the ExCo been up to? ExCo2

Area Clubs & Young Alumni

Bantam Life

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 “Re-”everything (-structure, -build, -brand, -engage)  Grassroots efforts  Identify new / reenergize existing leadership  Expansion plans for Area Clubs  Plan events, events, and more events!  On campus programming (Educational, Social, Philanthropic, etc.)  Alumni + Student Organization Partnership Program

Career Development

 Top priority = job placement for graduates  Continue to organize / provide ‘externships’

Communications

 Devise comprehensive communications plan  Raise awareness of the NAA / ExCo

Challenges President of the National Alumni Association

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 Misinformation  Resource constraints  Effective communication How can the College:

 Better support  Further empower  Improve coordination with

 Feelings of exclusion National Alumni Association

 Perceived lack of transparency  Limited access to College leadership  Potential for loss of institutional knowledge

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Opportunities 1. Faculty engagement 2. Graduate and honorary degree ‘alumni’ 3. Class officers and class agents 4. Alumni career development 5. On-campus programming

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Priorities for 2016/2017 1. Execute on NAA ExCo 2016 plan

2. Focus on communications and insuring the following for alumni:  Access

 Inclusion  Transparency 3. Improve coordination between NAA ExCo and the College 4. Continue to raise awareness of the NAA / ExCo 5. Inspire alumni to become more engaged! 11

Appendix  National Alumni Association Executive Committee  Sub-Committee Descriptions

NAA Executive Committee* Name

Hometown

Appointments and Sub-Committee(s)

Ms. E. Greer Candler ´76

Boston, MA

Communications

Mrs. Maria P. Clifford ´88 Mr. Peter W. Espy ´00 Mr. Eric Scott Estes ´91 Mr. Daniel Good '95 Ms. Hayden P. Howell ´06 Ms. Amanda Kennedy '94 Mr. Charles R. Klotz ´64 Prof. Michael E. Lestz ´68 Mr. Justin S. Maccarone, Jr. ´81 Dr. Douglas Michael Macdonald ´89 Mrs. Victoria Hamilton McCarthy ´06 Ms. Mary Elizabeth Miller IDP ´00 Mr. Chris Mooney '75 Ms. Peyton Tansill Muldoon ´91 Mr. Gary Palmer '81 Mr. Barlow L. Peelle ´79 Mr. Michael J. Petrucelli ´90 Ms. Louisa Rodriguez '81 Mr. Kelvin Roldan M'09 Mr. Charles C. Russo ´02 Mr. Willis Ryckman IV ´91 Mr. Vincent R. Stempien ´61 Ms. Jamie T. Szal ´06 Ms. Cynthia Mohr Wolcott ´77

Saint Louis, MO New York, NY Oberlin, OH Cincinnati, OH New York, NY Boston, MA Wellesley, MA Hartford, CT Darien, CT Los Angeles, CA Boston, MA Dorchester, MA Bradenton, FL New York, NY Charlotte, NC Darien, CT Bethesda, MA Rye, NY Hartford, CT Beverly Hills, CA New York, NY Manhasset, NY Newton, MA Greenville, DE

Area Club / Young Alumni President ; Nominating Bantam Life Career Development Area Club / Young Alumni, Chair Area Club / Young Alumni Bantam Life, Chair Bantam Life Vice President ; Nominating Secretary ; Career Development Communications; Awards, Co-Chair Communications, Chair Career Development Communications; Awards, Co-Chair Bantam Life Career Development Career Development Career Development; Nominating Bantam Life Area Club / Young Alumni Career Development, Chair Nominating, Chair Area Club / Young Alumni Bantam Life

*Active members as of May 15, 2016; Excludes members who’s terms expire 6/30/16

Sub-committee descriptions Area Clubs and Young Alumni Sub-Committee This committee works with the Alumni Relations Office to identify new club presidents and volunteers around the country and internationally, and to assist the office with ideas for new programming and events, including programs and opportunities that maximize the involvement of young alumni with the College. Bantam Life "This committee works to engage alumni with the depth and breadth of campus life including all intellectual, cultural, and artistic aspects of life outside the classroom and beyond athletics. The committee enhances opportunities for alumni engagement, generates new programming ideas and increases alumni awareness of campus life. " Career Development Sub-Committee This committee works with the Career Development Office to find appropriate ways for alumni to provide support for career development undergraduate initiatives. This committee is a resource for Trinity students in terms of networking and professional contacts. "

Communications Sub-Committee This committee develops messaging and marketing opportunities for various alumni constituencies to keep them involved and connected with the College. This is a joint effort with the Office of Communications and encompasses multiple channels of communication, including printed materials, web-based messaging, and social networking.