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Because "classmate to classmate" contact has proven to be the most effective way for Queens to reach its alumni, Queens has developed a class representative system. This system currently consists of a class president, agent and reporter. Through these positions, along with other alumni volunteers, we hope alumni will stay in touch with one another, as well as with Queens.
Class representatives are elected each year during Reunion Weekend and volunteers are asked to serve until their next reunion (about five years). This enables Queens to establish a lasting relationship with these volunteers. A class is able to elect more than one person to each office; in fact, it is encouraged. This sharing of responsibility is a great way for classmates to work together and get more volunteer involvement, while reducing their workload.
Below are job descriptions for all class representative positions. If you are interested in serving as a class rep, please contact Beth Levanti, assistant director for Alumni Programs, at levantib@queens.edu or (704) 337-2536.
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| Class President |
Spearheads a group of at least three classmates to encourage attendance and giving during class reunion years. |
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Works closely with the Alumni Programs Office and Annual Giving Office to encourage class participation at Queens alumni events and The Queens Fund. |
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Sends and/or helps with updates regarding Reunion Weekend, class notes, Queens Fund gifts and other alumni programming. |
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Acts as the primary liaison between the class and the Alumni Programs Office. |
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Encourages alumni participation in alumni programming and events. |
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Plans class party during the reunion year. |
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| Class Agent |
Makes a gift to The Queens Fund (Queens' unrestricted operating budget). |
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Encourages classmates to make a gift to The Queens Fund. |
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Assists in the organization of class mailings, phonathons, etc. |
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Writes and/or signs a class solicitation letter. |
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Writes "thank you" notes to classmates as appropriate. |
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Works as a liaison between classmates and the Annual Giving Office. |
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Encourages alumni participation in alumni programming and events. |
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| Class Reporter |
Communicates with class members once a year to gather class notes for the alumni magazine, Odyssey. |
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Updates the Alumni Programs Office with any address, name or job changes they might learn of when contacting classmates. |
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Works as a liaison between classamtes and the Alumni Programs Office. |
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Encourages alumni participation in alumni programming and events. |
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