Arab Unity School Alumni Association 1st DAR Committee meeting

A R A B U N I T Y S C H O O L

AUS Alumni Association

1st AUS Development & Alumni Relations (DAR) meeting

2 1 S T S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 3

Agenda

Welcome / Introduction / Ice Breaker

Overview

AUS Advisory Board

Alumni Association and DAR Committee

Vision / Roles and Responsibilities

1st AUS Networking Night

Briefing

Brainstorming

3i strategy (Idea, Innovate and Implement)

About

The Arab Unity School (AUS) Alumni Association was formally endorsed on Feb 9 2013 by Ms. Arwa Abdul Hussain Taher, Executive Director

The AUS Alumni Association is an official AUS chapter which represents more than 10,000 alumni living throughout the world

AUS Alumni Association shall encourage alumni to develop strong ties with each other and AUS through an engaging mix of programs and activities

Arab Unity School Advisory Board

Development and Alumni Relations (DAR) Committee

Association A Association B

Structural Overview

Ice Breaker

Development & Alumni Relations (DAR) Committee

Director: Mrs. Arwa Taher

President: TBA

AUS Liaison Officer: Mrs. Gomes

Faizan Hassan: Finance Manager

Mashfique Hussain: Web Manager

Mehvish Fatima: Media Relations

Manager

Imran Omar Buksh: Marketing

Manager

Principal: Mrs. Sunita

Vice President: TBA

Manal Siddiqui: General Secretary

Rizwan Farooq: Events Manager

Rabea Ahmed: Social Media

Manager

Raza Hassan Ali: Sales Manager

Nashmia Rashid: Media Content

Officer

Vision

"To be recognized as the gateway that fosters lifelong connections between its alumni and Arab Unity

School"

Mission

"The mission of the AUS Alumni Association is to serve its members and alumni and to support and serve the needs of Arab Unity School, its students,

faculty, staff, and friends"

Value Statements

1. Promote and preserve the distinctive values and traditions of Arab Unity School (AUS), founded in 1974 on 2nd of October by Mrs. Zainab Taher

2. Promote AUS’s role as a provider of quality education at an affordable price through progressive teaching methods and advanced technology

3. Communicate to alumni, students and other constituents the achievements, concerns and activities of the Alumni Association and Arab Unity School

4. Encourage alumni and friends to make their human and financial resources available to AUS, and influence others to help AUS achieve its goals

5. Provide networks for alumni to interact with each other and with AUS

6. Building on the legacy of past leadership, pass on to future generations a strong Association that will serve effectively the interests of alumni and be a strong advocate for Arab Unity School

What is expected from DAR?

2013 / 2014

Passion; purely voluntarily

Meeting once in a month / off during summers

5 hours a week

How do we start?

Paid membership in the AUS Alumni Association, open to all graduates, students, fans, and friends, is the most recognizable way of expressing loyalty and affinity to AUS

Engagement process

Register for free with limited access to benefits and privileges

Paid member with full access to benefits and privileges

Modes of engagement

1. Network

2. Support

3. Connect

4. Merchandise

1. Network

Reunions / Networking nights

Corporate profile providing services and products

Search / announce jobs

Career mentors during graduation events

Facilitate economic opportunities

2. Support

Alumni Awards

Honor through dedication

Applicable to both Alumni, faculty and ex faculty

Generate funds

Scholarships funded by Alumni’s

New development for the school

2nd Generation / Alumni offspring's

Attract through offers and scholarships

3. Connect

Website

Dedicated AUS Alumni Portal

Online directory

Magazines

Emails / database

Social Media

Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter

Email for life

4. Merchandise

Promote memorabilia

Desktop items – pens, cups, mugs

Apparel – shirts, caps, sweatshirts

Car decal

AUS calendar

Certificate / Card

1st AUS Alumni Networking Night

1st AUS Development & Alumni Relations (DAR) meeting

3 0 T H S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 3

What is a Networking Night?

An event usually held in the evening where a group of people exchange information, contacts, and experience for professional or social purposes

Possible networking goals: • To increase market share/customers • To find new ideas • To learn and develop yourself • To find a job/work/career • To find new colleagues/friends • To pursue a hobby or interest • To gain new perspectives on topics of interest to you • To go into business for yourself

1st AUS Alumni Networking Nite

30th Sept 2013

7 to 9 pm

New Taher Hall

AED 20 cover charge

Dress code: Straight from the

office, a business suit, national dress or smart casual is all acceptable attire

Eligibility: an ex-student of Arab Unity School over 21 years old or in

the last year of college may attend. All current & former teachers and administrators of AUS are also welcome. You do not need to be employed as one major reason of participating

3i Strategy

Idea / Initiative

Innovation

Implement?

Before and After

Before

Aim for at least 100 attendees

Create a lot of hype and momentum

Call non Facebook alumni’s

After

Put a lot of pics after the event followed by comments

Budget analysis

Announce the next date – Dec 2013? Or do a poll?

Initiative: Menu

Initiative: Countdown / Tips

1. Be sure to introduce yourself! Say your name clearly. Use an "elevator" speech: describe who you are or what you do in ten seconds or less

2. Bring plenty of business cards! When appropriate, offer a business card, and ask the other person for one of his or hers

3. Name tag is worn on the right side to provide an easy sight-line to your name when shaking hands

4. Have an effective handshake. This may appear obvious, but you have probably been on the receiving end of at least one "bone-crusher" and one "limp fish.“

5. Working a room: Don't stay too long in one place. After eight to ten minutes, excuse yourself with a pleasantry such as, "It was nice meeting you ... “

6. Be sure to introduce yourself! Say your name clearly. "Hello, my name is Tom Jones, It's a pleasure to meet you."

7. Once the event is over, your networking doesn't stop! Be sure to follow up with those you've met, keep in contact, share information and offer to help in any way you can

Initiative: Badges / Name Tags

The name tag is worn on the right side to provide an easy sight-line to your

name when shaking hands.

Initiative: Photography

Initiative: Cash Counter / Registration

Initiative: AUS Photo Corner

Initiative: Message Board

Initiative: Current and Ex Faculty

Initiative: Support Staff

Initiative: Podium / Speakers

Idea: Awards

Idea: Quiz / Spot Prizes

Idea: Sponsorships for booths and awards

Idea: Giveaways

Idea: Twitter Feeds

Idea: online sign up

Idea: Opening Ceremony like Morning Assembly

Idea: Pair Discount

Idea: Collage video of old pics

KEY TAKEAWAY

INVITE AT LEAST 5 ALUMNI PERSONALLY AND ENSURE THEY

ARE COMING!!

Thank you