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we are . . . waiting for you to
get involved!
Start by joining The Chapter!
We offer great networking, social, and
community service opportunities. And, of course, our members get
discounts to our events! The Chapter upholds annual dues for its
membership that help to offset costs for events and service
activities. They also allow us to provide annual members with event
information via newsletters, mailings, and special email updates.
Take Hold; Make a
Difference
Below are descriptions for board positions
with the Philadelphia Chapter of the Penn State Alumni
Association. Towards the bottom of the page you can also read a
brief description of each committee.
We hope you consider joining our board and making a
difference!
Fill out the
2009 Board Application
Yearly Membership:
Single Membership $15.00
Family Membership $20.00
New Grads (within 2 years) $5.00
Senior Citizens Discount (65 or older) $5.00 off any membership
type.
Download our
Membership
Application and follow the directions!
And you can use Paypal to pay right on
the internet!
To request further information regarding membership
contact
Maribeth Wicoff, Membership Director. Contact
Maribeth!
LIVE THE LIFE!
Become a Life Member of the PSAA
If you really want to know what's going on in the main body of the Penn
State Alumni Association, become a life member. Just go to this website:
www.alumni.psu.edu/4life and sign up for a lifetime membership.
Please remember to reference the Philadelphia Chapters' code, ATL, on your application!
Not only will you get access to PSU resources for life, but by
referencing the Philadelphia Chapters' code, the Alumni Association will give the Chapter extra financial resources to enhance our local programs and activities! That will put your membership to work!
THEN GET INVOLVED IN ONE OF OUR COMMITTEES!
Join a Chapter
Committee today in your area of interest! You'll have a great time,
get involved in interesting projects, and help improve the
community. Great for networking and the resume!
Membership
The membership committee maintains complete records of all
active and honorary members of the Chapter, as well as the list
of all current Alumni Association members in Philadelphia (the
“Alumni Association List”), which is obtained annually from the
Alumni Association. The membership committee reviews the Alumni
Association List and devises ways to encourage area alumni to
participate in Chapter activities and to become members of the
Chapter and the Alumni Association. The membership committee is
responsible for the promotion and retention of annual membership
in the chapter. The committee maintains contact with the Alumni
Association and shall notify the Alumni Office of address
changes, job changes, achievements, and other pertinent
information. Contact
Maribeth Wicoff, Director of Membership for more information.
Communications
The communications committee is responsible for marketing, PR, the
chapter website, listserv, newsletters, and all other representation
of the chapter with other organizations. The committee works with
the Penn State Office of Public Information, through the local
media, to inform the public of notable Penn State achievements and
accomplishments of its students, faculty, and alumni. The committee
shall assist the standing committees (and ad hoc committees, as
necessary) established to organize and conduct Chapter activities in
securing publicity for those activities. This is an open Director
position, Contact Jason
Mattia, Chapter President for more information!
Finance
The finance committee shall prepare an annual budget for the
Chapter. The budget is based on a fiscal year ending June 30 and
shall be submitted for approval to the Board no later than July 15
of the same year. The committee works with the Chapter Treasurer to
insure that expenditures are made in accordance with budget. The
committee also conducts an audit of the annual financial report
submitted by the Treasurer.
Contact Christina Osan, Chapter President, for more information!
Nominating
The committee shall receive nominations, verify eligibility,
compile a slate of candidates and oversea the election process
bi-annually. Contact Jason Mattia, Chapter Secretary,
Contact Jason!
Social Events
The social events committee shall assure that the schedule of
activities consists of a well-rounded series of events designed to
promote all aspects of Penn State’s educational program including
its scholastic, athletic, and cultural activities and to support
Penn State’s efforts to recruit outstanding students. This committee
is responsible for events such as the annual Freshman Sendoff, “Tail
Great Parties,” Homecoming celebrations, etc.
Contact Jason Mattia
Community Service
The community service committee shall serve as a liaison between the
Chapter and non-profit community service organizations for the
purpose of providing Chapter members an opportunity to assist in
community projects. If you would like to be more involved with this committee, contact
Vivian Corlew, Community Service Director for more information on
our projects.
Professional Development
The professional development committee works in conjunction with
other Chapter committees to foster the professional development
of Chapter members by creating continuing education and
networking opportunities/events. The Professional Development
Director is an open position. If you are interested, please
contact Jason Mattia,
Chapter President.
Scholarship & Student Outreach
The Scholarship & Student Outreach Committee shall serve as a
liaison between the Chapter and the current student body of Penn
State at both University Park and the Philadelphia area branch
campuses. Develops and organizes fundraising events for an endowed
scholarship in the name of the Chapter for current students of Penn
State. Develops application and selection criteria for choosing the
recipient of the scholarship. Generates awareness and interest in
the chapter among students through various activities organized with
students and chapter members. Develops application and selection
criteria for choosing the recipient of the scholarship. Responsible
for coordinating annual Freshman Sendoff event. Contact
Ami Patel, Scholarship & Student Outreach for more information.
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