ALUMNAE COMMITTEE As Alverno celebrates 60 wonderful years of educating and empowering young women, we also look ahead at what the future of the school holds. This new chapter in our history presents the chance to reexamine every facet of the Alverno experience, including what it means to be a part of the Alumnae Committee. Currently, there are 11 members serving on the Committee – an enthusiastic group of women (and a couple new faces!) bringing some really great ideas to the table. In an effort to define what the Alumnae Committee stands for and what we strive to do, the following Plan for Action was presented at this year’s initial meeting:
Proposal As the 2019-20 school year gets underway and Alverno celebrates its 60th Anniversary, the Alumnae Relations and Advancement office proposes a review of initiatives and goals in order to develop a strategic plan to be implemented throughout the year. This opportunity is approached with the following endeavors in mind: • The Alumnae Committee plays an integral role in helping Alverno to foster a sense of connection between fellow alumnae and the school • The effectiveness of the Alumnae Committee to accomplish this endeavor rests in its ability to provide numerous and varied opportunities for engagement (incorporating alumnae of all interests, locales, and backgrounds) 21
With the aid and input of its members, the Alumnae Committee’s strategic plan will map the course for its future — establishing objectives, building applicable programs, and outlining methods for measuring success. Guided by the leadership of the Alumnae Relations and Advancement Office(s), the work of the Alumnae Committee will parallel efforts to better shape and execute operations for maintaining a robust community of alumnae who feel supported and connected.
Mission To further the school’s own mission of empowering young women to be who they imagine by promoting this ideal throughout the alumnae community, thereby fostering lifelong relationships with each other — and with Alverno.
Vision A reciprocal camaraderie between the school and its constituents strengthened through shared experiences and rooted in a love for Alverno.
Measuring Success The following metrics will be used to determine efficacy of Committee initiatives: • Momentum — Participation, willingness to volunteer, engagement (face-to-face and electronic)
• Information — Current happenings,Master Plan goals, history of the school • Advocacy — Cheerleaders for the school, mentorship between alumnae and students, Class Rep involvement
Goal(s) Above all, the Alumnae Committee and Alumnae Relations and Advancement Office(s) together strive to embody and communicate the values that make Alverno so special: empowerment, confidence, moral character, a spirit of service, commitment to learning, and sisterhood. The Alumnae Committee has already begun to brainstorm, proposing ideas such as: workshops hosted by alumnae with special skills or knowledge to share; alumnae service projects; off-campus get-togethers based on common interests (SoulCycle, cooking classes, etc); gathering alumnae to join a recreational sports team; outdoor movie night for families; and much more! Growing our program begins with ideas just like these from dedicated alumnae just like YOU! If you are local and would be at all interested in joining the Committee, we heartily invite you to attend one of our upcoming meetings.
Please send an email to smone@alvernoheights.org to receive more information! ALVERNO HEIGHTS ACADEMY ALUMNAE MAGAZINE
