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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