Membership
MATTERS Connection Edition | Winter 2016
Greetings from the Janelle Y. Hembree House! We are so happy you are a part of the University of Arkansas family. Whether you received your degree from here, your loved ones attended or you have been engaged with us in other ways—we appreciate you. All alumni, parents, friends and fans are welcome to join! There is a membership level that is perfect for anyone at any stage. It’s important to stay connected to the University of Arkansas, and we know that each membership is a choice. We believe in paying it forward and membership brings it full circle. When you join the Alumni Association you are giving back to the next generation of Razorbacks. A portion of every membership goes directly into our need-based membership scholarship fund—plus, you’ll get access to over 90 great membership perks. We are committed to keeping our members informed, making sure they can be involved with the University and always keeping them connected to the news and information regarding campus. Thank you in advance for your support. Members are the lifeblood of our prestigious organization.
Brandy Cox
Annual Member Associate Vice Chancellor & Executive Director Arkansas Alumni Association
Where do my dues go? Every membership supports the U of A!
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 opportunity for the University of Arkansas and its constituents. Thank you again for your membership! Magazine/Communications Awards/Recognition
5%
Membership Funded Scholarship Volunteer Programs Life Member Reserve
29%
6% 5%
Membership Management
13% 22%
11%
Outreach Programs General Administration University/On-Campus Programs
3%
6%
Memberships and Gifts Make a Difference 56,813
alumni outside of Arkansas in all 50 states
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8,910
alumni members outside of Arkansas
out of state alumni chapters and international chapters
In 2014, the Alumni Association had
1,147 out of state volunteers who did approximately
16,234 hours of volunteer work. $5 of every Arkansas Alumni Association membership
1,988
alumni living internationally
169
alumni members living internationally
SCHOLARSHIPS
is a gift to scholarships. In 2014-2015, there were
456 scholarships awarded for a total amount of $1,040,463. Since 1990, 3,966 scholarships have been awarded for a total of $6,948,150.
Alumni giving is one factor that impacts the university’s rankings. The percentage of alumni who earned undergraduate degrees from the institution and give back is considered an indicator of student satisfaction. Currently, 24.9% of our alumni are also donors. In U.S. News & World Report’s “Best Colleges 2015,” the University of Arkansas alumni giving rate rose to 19th among all national universities, public and private, up from 21st in the previous year’s guide.
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142,000
ALUMNI IN YOUR NETWORK
22,800
fellow dues-paying members
12 issues of @Arkansas
monthly e-newsletter
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issues of ARKANSAS ARK ARK Magazine per year
7,475+
LIKES
Arkansas Alumni Association
13
alumni societies
47chapters located around the world
7,906+
FOLLOWERS
@arkansasalumni
642+
FOLLOWERS
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Razorbacks on Tour Whether traveling for pleasure or traveling with a purpose, there is no better way to see the world’s wonders than with Razorbacks on Tour! Join members, alumni and friends of the U of A as we explore Coastal Maine & New Brunswick and Austria, Bavaria and Oktoberfest by River Ship in late 2016.
Visit www.arkansasalumni.org/travel to learn more about the 2016 tour schedule.
and its PERKS RED denotes perks in NWA/Arkansas areas. BLACK denotes nationwide perks.
123 Island Rentals 10% discount on vacation homes for members. 15% discount for Life members. 21C Alumni discounts at 21C Museum Hotel. 21 West End 10% discount off any purchase upon showing their AAA membership card. @Arkansas Monthly e-newsletter exclusively for members. Arkansas Alumni Travel Discount Program Whether traveling for work or pleasure, individually or in a group, domestically or abroad, members can take advantage of savings that may exceed 50% and average 10-20% below best available rates, and more than 35% off at 28,000 worldwide car rental locations. Any hotel, anywhere, anytime. ARKANSAS Magazine Dues supported and exclusively for members. An award-winning quarterly magazine. AutoAnything.com 10% off your purchase of $100 or more. Bella Blue Maternity 15% discount store wide.
There are more than 90 perks that are exclusively for Arkansas Alumni Association members.
Belle Boutique The hottest boutique on the U of A campus offers 15% off your ENTIRE purchase if you’re a member of the Arkansas Alumni Association. Bellhops 10 % discount to Arkansas Alumni members. Bellhops is proud to use local students in Fayetteville, AR as our source for local and affordable moving help. Bordinos 25% off food on Wednesdays. Brooks Brothers 15% savings online and in stores off regularly priced items. Burton’s Comfort Creamery Members who show their cards can enjoy a 15% discount each Wednesday on ice cream cones and cups at Burton’s Comfort Creamery. Candlewood Suites Fayetteville 15% discount on all room types. Candlewood Suites West Little Rock Receive $10.00 off each night booked (king or double) or $15 off one bedroom suite. Car Rental Discounts Alamo, Avis, Hertz and more through Working Advantage. Cask and Grove Alumni members can get 10% of any purchase at Cask & Grove.
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Clubhaus Fitness 50% off joining fees. Core Brewing & Distilling & Co. 10% off beers and merchandise. Courtyard Marriott of Fayetteville Newly renovated, Arkansas Parent club, and special rates for members. Crain Buick GMC of Springdale Get a discount on your purchase and Crain Automotive will send $50 to the Arkansas Alumni Association to put toward their Membership Scholarship. 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.
First Tee at Northwest Arkansas $2.00 off full price bucket of balls for the driving range. 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 Discounted rates on courses, facilities and conference services. Hawgs Illustrated $10 off annual print subscription. Hewlett Packard HP Academy members receive 15% off ink and toner which includes free next business day shipping. Hog Heaven 15% off merchandise (at the physical store) with valid membership card.
Ear Nose & Throat Center of the Ozarks 10% discount on hearing aids.
Hog Wild Tailgates Early Hog registration provides a discount to all alumni members and a free gift on Membership Appreciation Day.
Embassy Suites 10% to 20% off in NWA, 10% to 20% off in Hot Springs, 10% off in Little Rock.
Homewood Suites of Fayetteville Members receive $25 off a regularly priced guest suite.
Express Lube Car Care 15% off in Fayetteville or Fort Smith.
Houndstooth 25% off at the Block Street Store.
Fayettechill Clothing Co. Members receive 15% off all orders when ordering through the Fayettechill online store.
Image Matters, Inc. 20% discount on individual consulting services.
Fayetteville Courtyard Marriott $30 off the regular rate. Fayetteville Football Rentals $50 off one Fayetteville home football weekend.
I.M. Spa Free Razorback Scrub and more. Inn at Carnall Hall $120 room rate.
Just Rent to Own Finding a home can be quite difficult so it would be our privilege to offer the gift of a free membership to all Arkansas Alumni. Simply visit www.JustRentToOwn.com and login to retrieve your free membership. Kaplan Education Centers Discount 10% off classroom-based and onlinebased prep courses. Loca Luna Mexican Cuisine 15% off entire order. Lone Star Hog Outfitters 20% discount on online apparel.
North Point Nissan of Little Rock $250.00 off any purchase of a new or pre-owned vehicle, 10% off your total bill in our Service Department and free car washes for Life Members of the Alumni Association with their sticker. Osher Lifelong Learning Institute $10 off annual dues for first-time members. Phone Doctors 20% off any purchase of $100 or less. Must show membership card. Play it Forward Golf Save up to 70% on greens fees at over 3,400 courses. Pratt Place Inn & Barn 15% off lodging.
Medieval Times 25% or more off tickets at castles nationwide.
Project Repat 15% off any custom t-shirt quilt online.
Mountain Harbor Resort & Spa 15% on spa services and 12% on lodging.
Puritan Brew Company 10% off food and coffee.
MovingDayBoxes.com 15% off sitewide.
Razorback CareerLink & Job Board Access to RCL connecting you to more than 5 million employers.
Mullins Library Access Browse or use collections on site, borrowing privileges and databases and e-journals.
Razorback Road Trips SEC-related football games and basketball tournaments.
MYdrap Inc. Members receive 10% discount on all retail purchases made at www.buymydrap.com (does not include shipping). MyHotelRewards.net www.MyHotelRewards.net is the most economical place on the planet to book hotels. Members can access exclusive savings of up to $1,000 off what’s currently available on the web each time you book your reservation - with no blackout dates.
RAZOR-WASH Members get $2 off the TRIPLE BLADE wash. Replay Photos Members receive 15% off purchases. Residence Inn by Marriott Springdale 15% - 20% off your stay with proof of membership. Rose Cottage Receive 10% off your stay when you show your membership card.
PERKS
Jose’s Southwest Grille 15% off your entire bill every Wednesday from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.
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Simmons Suites of Bentonville Receive 20% off your stay when you show your membership card. Something Urban Receive 15% off when you show your membership card (excludes items already on sale). Spa Botanica Indulge yourself or someone you love to their own personal botanical oasis...for 10% less! This offer is available Monday through Friday and may not be combined with any other discounts or promotions. Starbucks on MLK Fayetteville Members show your card and get 10% off your purchase anytime AND on Razorback game days get buy one get one free for a friend. Staybridge Suites Fayetteville Special rates for members. Stevens Worldwide Van Lines Discounted storage and handling. Stonecasters, LLC $30 off a Premium Cast Stone Razorback statue. SUMO Alumni members can get 10% off car rental credits. The Jackson House 15% discount on event rental. The Mustache Goods & Wears 15% discount on purchase in stores and online. Ticketdeals from Ticketmaster Discounted tickets to events in your area. Tontitown Winery 15% discount on all wine purchases with current membership card.
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 Federal Credit Union. UARK Photos 15% off purchases. Uptown Eyes Members save 15% on glasses and sunglasses. UREC Access Access to purchase a UREC membership. Vold Vision Members receive $750.00 off Custom Laser Vision Correction with valid membership card. Waffle House 10% discount in Northwest Arkansas locations. Walton Arts Center 10% to a diverse selection of shows including: Mama Mia, Cinderella, The Bridges of Madison County and Annie. 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 regular prices.
Dale Green
The Arkansas Alumni Association welcomed Dale Green, associate executive director, in August 2015. Green reports directly to Brandy Cox, associate vice chancellor for alumni and executive director of the Arkansas Alumni Association. He is responsible for leading the communication strategies and managing the programmatic and outreach areas of the association including membership, chapters and constituent engagement. He most recently worked as a development officer for the College of Liberal and Applied Arts at Stephen F. Austin State University in Nacogdoches, Texas. Prior roles at that university also included interim executive director of alumni relations and director of marketing and membership.
Q What do you enjoy most about your job with the Arkansas Alumni Association? A I am truly blessed to work with an amazing team of professionals who get up each and every day to connect and serve the Arkansas Alumni family. Whether that is processing memberships, supporting volunteers, hosting tailgaters in the Alumni House, or putting out the next issue of ARKANSAS magazine, these staff members have pride in the U of A and a desire to promote passion for Arkansas. Q In your own words why do “memberships matter?” A Membership is the cornerstone of the Arkansas Alumni Association. Our very foundation is seated with a tremendous base of members who support all things U of A. Membership not only shows loyalty but also raises the flag of the institution and allows it to be taken to the next level. That might be anything from university rankings to fundraising for capital growth or deepening relationships and connecting alumni back to their undergraduate home.
Q What’s your favorite burger joint? A Don’t get me started on the great burger debate as there are so many to choose from. My standard response is going to be Whataburger every time. I grew up feasting on Whataburger. However, putting aside the brainwashing of my upbringing and opening the debate to a more local delicacy, I love Hugo’s in Fayetteville. They have an amazing burger that leaves you satisfied every time you visit. My search will go on as I continue to eat my way around Arkansas. I’m open to new things, so if I find my way to a chapter event near you, please feel free to point me in the direction of your favorite local burger joint. Q What’s your favorite U of A tradition? A That’s an easy question. It is Senior Walk. I can’t think of a better way to display the foundation of the U of A than by etching in the ground the names of every graduate from this fine university. WOOO PIG SOOIE!
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