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GREETINGS FROM THE JANELLE Y. HEMBREE ALUMNI HOUSE! Thank you for your interest in the Arkansas Alumni Association’s membership program! We welcome any alums, friends, fans and parents to join! If you are already a member, THANK YOU! Through membership support alone, the Alumni Association has enabled more than 100 current students to complete their degree at the YOU of A. How? A portion of annual and life membership dues goes directly into our need-based Membership Scholarship. Established in 2009, it has allowed us to award about $100,000 in membership funded scholarship dollars each year. That’s powerful when you consider all that membership gives back to you, too! Not only does that help scholarships, but it also counts as a donation to the YOU of A. It’s a win-win! Plus, 100% of your dues may be tax-deductible. This packet includes a listing of all of our membership perks. There are more than 80, and over half are available for use worldwide. It’s our way of saying ‘thank you’ to our loyal members. We know membership is a choice. We are so thankful for our loyal members. Be sure to read about Amber Dryer near the end of this packet to see the real-life impact membership can have. For any questions about membership, alumni giving or perks contact membership@arkansasalumni.org.
MEMBERSHIP: Where do your dues go?
EVERY membership supports the YOU of A! Thank you for yours. Membership dollars help provide important services and engagement opportunities for alumni and friends. Your Alumni Association prides itself on providing a connection to the University that opens a world of opportunities for the YOU of A and for those that are aware of what we do. Membership Management/ Customer Care Magazine/ Communications Membership Funded Scholarships University/ On-Campus Programs Life Member Reserve Outreach Programs Volunteer Programs Awards/Recognition
OUR PASSION At the 2013 Scholarship Review, alumni volunteers
evaluated scholarship applications
for entering freshmen.
renewable
scholarships were offered to the top
applicants for a total of
in freshman awards. When combined with upperclassman scholarships,
the Alumni Association is
poised to fund nearly
in scholarships for the 2013-14 academic year.
THE POWER OF YOUR ARKANSAS ALUMNI ASSOCIATION NETWORK
DO YOU FOLLOW?
Membership provides numerous ways for alumni and friends to stay connected to the University and to each other. The following are some of the best ways to stay connected, stay informed and stay involved.
153,000
27,000 FELLOW
DUES-PAYING MEMBERS
ALUMNI IN YOUR NETWORK
4,767
FOLLOWERS
2,070
IN ARKANSAS ALUMNI ONLINE COMMUNITY
10 ALUMNI SOCIETIES
4,497
REGISTERED CAREER HOG EMPLOYERS
9,690
LINKEDIN MEMBERS
5,600
FOLLOWERS
42 ALUMNI
SOCIAL GROUPS LOCATED AROUND THE WORLD
MORE THAN
50 VIPERKS
4 ISSUES OF ARKANSAS
MAGAZINE PER YEAR
12 ISSUES OF @ARKANSAS, MONTHLY E-NEWSLETTER
• Log-in to the Arkansas Alumni Online Community • Update your Profile •
ARE YOU SOCIAL? WE ARE! Join fellow alumni and friends and stay connected and informed. Visit www.arkansasalumni.org/besocial
FIND ALUMNI EVERYWHERE! GET INVOLVED! We provide ways for you to get involved with the YOU of A around the globe! Find one of our 42 networks to connect with, participate in our academic societies and re-connect with those who have shared interest through our affinity societies. There are watch parties, student recruitment, mentor and professional networking opportunities tailored to fit the needs and schedule of our busy alumni and friends. Learn more at www.arkansasalumni.org/groups or call 1-888-ARK-ALUM (888-275-2586).
@ARKANSAS
Keep in touch with @Arkansas, the monthly e-newsletter of the Arkansas Alumni Association, providing you the latest on academic and athletic news as well as news from the Association.
CONNECTED TO YOUR CAREER PATH
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NETWORK! Create a professional identity via social media - LinkedIn, Facebook, personal blog - and keep it up to date; most importantly, create a profile on Razorback Career Link!
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Continue to learn by attending classes and seminars related to your field of expertise, subscribe to professional association journals to stay abreast of the latest news and trends.
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Stay current with professional development to keep your skills up-to-date.
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Keep your resume updated and interview skills sharp for that next step up. Check out Optimal Resume and other career tools at www.arkansasalumni.org/careerhogs.
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Last but not least! Maintain an association with alumni in your professional community, utilizing the value of your U of A degree. Connect one-to-one with stellar alumni at http://www.jobshadow.com/universityofarkansas. • www.arkansasalumni.org/careerhogs • twitter.com/UACareerHogs • • Linkedin Group: University of Arkansas Alumni •
Whether traveling for pleasure or traveling with a purpose, there is no better way to travel than with Razorbacks on Tour! Join members, alumni and friends of the University as we explore the world’s most culturally rich and exotic locales. Visit www.arkansasalumni.org/travel to learn more about the 2013 tour schedule.
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES: Looking for a way to promote your business to a diverse population? Consider sponsoring one of the many programs and events the Arkansas Alumni Association promotes and executes! Opportunities include Alumni and Faculty Awards Banquet, Hog Wild Tailgates, Senior Send-off Parties with local groups and more. For a customized package designed to meet your audience reach and budgetary needs, contact Terri Dover, Director of Membership and Resource Development, tdover@uark.edu, 1-888-ARK-ALUM or 479-575-2801.
BE A BUSINESS MEMEBER Let the Arkansas Alumni Association help you build a stronger relationship with the University of Arkansas student, alumni, parents and friends through a Business Membership! It’s a great way to showcase your products and services to a very desired and capable audience. As a business member of the Arkansas Alumni Association, you and your business will receive special benefits geared for businesses. Learn more at: www.arkansasalumni.org/businessmembership
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Did you know there are more than fifty very important perks (VIPerks) for members? We often say that perks aren’t the reason people join, but are there to say “thank you” to our members. We constantly add more perks throughout each year. We know it is easy to forget they are there and we work endlessly to get the word out about new and old perks. Be sure to follow our facebook page: WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/ARKANSASALUMNI and watch for our “Perks Wednesdays” posts each week. We highlight something fantastic and we want to make sure you get the most out of your VIPerks. The following sections include a full listing of our current VIPerks for your convenience.
VIPerks FOR ARKANSAS ASSOCIATION MEMBERS @ARKANSAS: Monthly e-newsletter exclusively for members ALUMNI CONNECTIONS: Connect to fellow Razorbacks around the globe ARKANSAS ALUMNI SHOPPING: Go to www.arkansasalumnishopping.com to earn up to 40% cash back from over 5,000 retailers ARKANSAS ALUMNI WORLDWIDE CAR RENTAL DISCOUNT PROGRAM: Save time and money. Let us negotiate the best
deals and comparison price for you. Happy savings! ARKANSAS ALUMNI WORLDWIDE HOTEL DISCOUNT PROGRAM: Take advantage of savings that may exceed 50% and average 10-20% below best available rates. Any hotel, anywhere, anytime. ARKANSAS MAGAZINE: Dues supported and exclusive for members. An award-winning *PERKS in RED are available nationwide.
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quarterly magazine. Now available online! Students: due to mailing restrictions your magazine won’t arrive in your mailbox, but please view it online anytime! AUTOANYTHING.COM: 10% off your purchase of $100 or more BELLE BOUTIQUE: The hottest boutique on the U of A campus offers 15% off of your ENTIRE purchase if you’re a member of the Arkansas Alumni Association! BORDINOS: 25% off of food on WEDNESDAYS! BROOKS BROTHERS: 15% savings online and in stores CANDLEWOOD SUITES FAYETTEVILLE: 15% discount on all room types CANDLEWOOD SUITES WEST LITTLE ROCK: Receive $10.00 off on each night booked (king or double) or $15 off one bedroom suite Monday-Thursday CAR RENTAL DISCOUNTS: Alamo, Avis, Hertz and more through Working Advantage CLUBHAUS FITNESS: 50% off joining fees CROWNE PLAZA HOTELS & RESORTS IN LITTLE ROCK: 15% savings when you book a “Best Flex Guest Room” DEEPWOOD HOUSE: 10% discount on lodging
DICKSON STREET PARKING DECK: Annual parking pass discounted $50! DOG-E-GLOW: 20% discount on officially licensed U of A products! EAR NOSE & THROAT CENTER OF THE OZARKS: 10% discount on hearing aids EMBASSY SUITES: 10% to 20% off in NWA, 10% to 20% off in Hot Springs, 10% off in Little Rock EXPRESS LUBE CAR CARE: 15% off in Fayetteville or Fort Smith FAYETTECHILL CLOTHING CO.: Members receive 15% off of all orders when ordering through the Fayettechill online store. FAYETTEVILLE COURTYARD MARRIOTT: $30 off the regular rate FTD ARKANSAS ROSES: Arkansas Razorback Roses: $15 off Arkansas Roses Collection or any product in the Collegiate Roses collection. GARVAN WOODLAND GARDENS: $5.00 off membership and 10% at the Outer Space Gift Shop GLOBAL CAMPUS: 10% off of on courses in-person and online, facilities and conference services HAMPTON INN & SUITES LITTLE ROCK (WEST): $10 off the best available rate HAWGS ILLUSTRATED: $10 off annual print subscription *PERKS in RED are available nationwide.
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HEWLETT PACKARD: Access to HP Academy Online Education Store to save 10% UREC ACCESS: Access to purchase a UREC membership HOG HEAVEN: 15% off merchandise (at the physical store) with valid membership card! HOMEWOOD SUITES OF FAYETTEVILLE: Members receive $25 off on a regularly priced guest suite HOUNDSTOOTH: 25% off at the Block Street Store IMAGE MATTERS, INC.: 20% discount on individual consulting services I.M. SPA: 10% off of all spa services INN AT CARNALL HALL: $120 room rate INN AT BELLA VISTA: 20% off during the week and 10% off on weekends ISLAND RENTALS: 10% off on vacation homes on Holiday Island and 15% off for Life Members of the Association. JOSE’S ON DICKSON AND JOSE’S SOUTHWEST GRILLE: 15% off your entire bill every Wednesday from 5p.m. to 10p.m. KAPLAN EDUCATION CENTERS DISCOUNT: 10% off classroom-based and online-based prep courses LARKY: Get your perks delivered to your mobile phone
LAUGHLIN HOUSE BED & BREAKFAST: 10% discount on your room of choice MOUNTAIN HARBOR RESORT & SPA: 15% on spa services and 12% on lodging MOVINGDAYBOXES.COM: 15% off sitewide MULLINS LIBRARY ACCESS: Browse or use collections on site, borrowing privileges and databases and e-journals OSHER LIFELONG LEARNING INSTITUTE: $10 off annual dues for first time members PLAY IT FORWARD GOLF: Save up to 70% on greens fees at over 3,400 courses PRATT PLACE INN & BARN: 15% off lodging HOG WILD TAILGATES: Early Hog registration provides a discount to all alumni members and a free gift on Membership Appreciation Day PROQUEST & ABI/INFORM: Access nearly 6,000 popular journals and data RAIZIN’ RAZORBACKS LEGACY PROGRAM: Eligibility to enroll your children or grandchildren for milestone gifts *PERKS in RED are available nationwide.
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RAZORBACK CAREERLINK & JOB BOARD: Access to RCL connecting you to over five million employers RAZORBACK ROAD TRIPS: SEC related football games and basketball tournaments RAZORLITES: Members receive 10% off of all products! RESIDENCE INN BY MARRIOTT SPRINGDALE: 15% - 20% off REPLAY PHOTOS: Members receive 15% off of purchases! SAM’S CLUB: $25 gift card when Alumni Members sign up or renew a Sam’s Club Plus Membership. SIMMONS SUITES OF BENTONVILLE: Receive 20% off of your stay when you show your membership card. SPA BOTANICA: Indulge yourself or someone you love to a personal botanical oasis...for 10% less! This offer is available Monday through Friday and may not be combined with any other discounts or promotions. STEVENS WORLDWIDE VAN LINES: Discounted storage and handling TCBY IN FAYETTEVILLE: Now members can enjoy 15% off on your favorite yogurt on campus! TICKETDEALS FROM TICKETMASTER: Discounted tickets to events in your area
THE JACKSON HOUSE: 15% discount on event rental THE WINE CELLAR: 10% off your food tab! TONTITOWN WINERY: Lovers of wine and local dining--be sure to check out Tontitown Winery, now offering a 15% discount on all wine purchases! UA BOOKSTORE & RAZORBACK SHOPS: 10% discount on UA Bookstore and Razorback Shop merchandise (excludes textbooks and computers) UA PRESS DISCOUNT: 10% discount on UA Press Publications UARK FEDERAL CREDIT UNION: Access to join the UARK FCU UPTOWN EYES: Members save 15% on glasses and sunglasses! WALTON ARTS CENTER: Discounts to many performances WALTON COLLEGE OF BUSINESS PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS: 10% discount on open enrollment professional development courses WORKING ADVANTAGE ENTERTAINMENT DISCOUNT: One stop site for discounts on online shopping, movie tickets, DVD rentals, tickets to sporting events and more! XZIPIT CUSTOMIZED UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS FURNITURE: 20% off of regular prices! 21 WEST END: 10% discount off of any purchase
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mbur contacted the Alumni Association at the beginning of her freshman year to see if there were special funds available to help her through her first year. Solely responsible for funding her college education and living expenses, Ambur was awarded a one-time Membership Scholarship that allowed her to stay enrolled that year. After her freshman year,
Ambur secured the funding she needed and continued to excel at the U of A while holding down a full-time job. Ambur graduated on May 11, 2013 and has already started her graduate program in athletic training as an ER tech at a local hospital. The Alumni Association is grateful to our members who make it possible to help great students like Ambur.
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