AVBA Business MeetingAnnual Update of the AVBA Chapter

Homecoming 201210/26/2012

ReConnect ReCharge

ReWard

Agenda

Introduction of the OfficersChapter Update AVBA Scholarship Endowment

FundNext StepsFuture

AVBA Mission Statement

The Association of Vanderbilt Black Alumni (AVBA) is an organization of alumni and students that promotes membership interaction, provides support and fosters strategic university partnerships. The organization serves as an advocate for its members within the university community and is the primary networking vehicle for black alumni.

Embracing our legacy, defining our future...

Goals & PrioritiesCreate a strong model for AVBA

◦Simple and Sustainable◦Committees◦Officer Responsibility◦Bi-Laws

Develop a strong brand for AVBAMission StatementAwarenessConsistency

Effective CommunicationIncrease Participation

Committees

Alumni Engagement (Pres)Student Engagement (VP)Scholarship (VP) Social/Reunion (Sec)University Partnership (Pres)

Executive Committee will always be there as an advisory board and other committees can be created Ad-hoc.

Quarterly General Body Meetings

AVBA UpdatesAVBA Alumni Spotlight

◦Alan Young ’91- www.armorconcepts.com◦Tiffany Patton ‘02 – Big Brothers/Big Sisters◦Kimberly Bryant ‘89 –

www.blackgirlscode.comAVBA Faculty Spotlight

◦Dr. Frank Dobson – Director of BCC◦Dr. Rosevelt Noble – ◦Coach James Franklin◦NPHC Advisor

AVBA Scholarship EndownmentRaised Over $135,000 in total gifts

and pledges, $75,000 in actual dollars

Outreach events in various cities◦Atlanta and Memphis 2011◦Chicago and DC 2012

Goal is to increase alumni participation and reach $100,000 in actual dollars

Develop Plan for ReWarding

Additional Homecoming Events

12:00 PM – NPHC Stepshow @ Memorial Gym

3:00 PM – AVBA Mixer @ BCC4:00 PM – Alumni Tailgate @ Olin

Lawn6:00 PM – Vanderbilt vs UMass

What We Need from You

Correct Contact InformationRead CommunicationParticipationBe an AmbassadorScholarship Contribution

The Future of AVBA?

Questions

Ways to Stay Connected

AVBA Website ◦http://www.vanderbilt.edu/alumni/av

ba.phpAVBA Facebook Page

◦https://www.facebook.com/groups/172956602741324/

AVBA LinkedIn

Be an Ambassador