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Committee Meeting Minutes, 12/02/99

Members Attending: Don Berger, Lynne Fountain, Chris Gilmore, Hugh Little, Sam Morris, Jan Vaughn, Brad Wilson

Broad discussion and general agreement that a Cary Academy alumni "organization" should initially be focused on friendraising rather than fundraising

• make sure students/alumni understand that they will always be a part of the Cary Academy community.
• our alumni are ambassadors within the school, and externally to their colleges and the community

To maintain connectivity communication is critical: ACCESS, DISCOVERIES, alumni special mailings, home page, emails

• keep them informed of school events, activities, etc.
• highlight alum achievements and activities in our publications
• class agent will be a primary contact for alums – information then forwarded to Advancement

Alumni database should be developed

• Interests/extracurricular activities
• Areas of study at CA
• Majors at college

Link to existing parent database for possible internships/jobs

• Alum panel on a college night to discuss their college experience (would our alums host CA students visiting their college campus?)
• Develop a pattern of reunions early
• Establish a meaningful tradition (i.e., Homecoming, special arts or talent show) that draws alum back to CA (e.g. include alums in graduation celebration).