2009–2010 Annual Report
By the numbers
East Carolina Alumni Association Board of Directors Chair. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ernest Logemann ’68
Alumni Association Staff
Vice Chair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Carl Davis ’73 Secretary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Yvonne Pearce ’82
Paul J. Clifford, President and CEO
Treasurer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Justin Conrad ’96
Emily Adkins ’08, Assistant Director for Alumni Programs
Immediate Past Chair. . . . . . Sabrina Bengel
Kendra Alexander, Director of Alumni Programs
President and CEO . . . . . . . . Paul J. Clifford
Monique Best, Accounting Technician Stephanie Bunn, Assistant Director for Alumni Programs
Diane Davis Ashe ’83, ’85
Candi High ’97, Accountant
William Burnette ’96
Betsy Rabon ’86, Alumni Center Coordinator
Virgil Clark ’50 (Emeritus)
Doug Smith ’00, ’07, Director of Alumni Communications
Rick Conaway ’68
Tarrick Cox ’96, ’07
Jennifer Watson, Assistant Director for Alumni Communications
Adrian Cullin ’04
Chris Williams ’01, Assistant Director for Alumni Membership
and Membership
Garry Dudley ’92 Dave Englert ’75 Lewis “Pat” Lane ’67 Charles “Charlie” Martin Jr. ’68 Marian McLawhorn ’67, ’88, ’97 Michael McShane ’66 Doug Morgan ’88 Steve Morrisette ’69 Brenda Myrick ’92 Jim Newman Jr. ’68, ’74 Lori Brantley Stockdale ’02 Harry Stubbs ’74, ’77 Joanie Tolley ’65 Linda Lynn Tripp ’80, ’81
Visit PirateAlumni.com/annualreport to hear a message from Board Chair Ernest Logemann ’68.
From the President and CEO Dear Pirate Nation: The East Carolina Alumni Association is about serving our alumni throughout the Pirate Nation. When you boil it down to what makes our University and Alumni Association special, the conversation always centers around the people. From the energy of one of our newest members who has returned home to coach our football team, to the special students we have on campus, to our alumni impacting their communities worldwide, the story of ECU is the collective story of our people. For an organization to quantify success, it often has to point to numbers or statistics in key areas to show impact and progress. Your Alumni Association is no different. In this annual report, you will hear the stories of several Pirates and you will see how we have continued to make progress in spite of tough economic conditions. Recently, membership support has allowed us to expand our scholarship program, increase our support of faculty stipends, and provide more programs and communications to our 130,000 alumni throughout the Pirate Nation. I want to thank the Pirate Nation for their continued support of the Alumni Association—you have made a difference in the lives of fellow Pirates! W. B. Yeats said, “Education is not the filling of a pail; but the lighting of a fire.” Your support keeps the fire burning for future generations of Pirates and truly makes East Carolina a gift from this generation to the next. Thank you for your support. Go Pirates!
Visit PirateAlumni.com/ annualreport to hear a message from President and CEO Paul J. Clifford.
Contact Us East Carolina Alumni Association Taylor-Slaughter Alumni Center 901 East Fifth Street East Carolina University Greenville, NC 27858-4353 Phone: 252-328-6072 Toll-Free: 800-ECU-GRAD Fax: 252-328-4369 E-mail: alumni@piratealumni.com www.PirateAlumni.com
Paul J. Clifford, Charter Life Member President and CEO East Carolina Alumni Association
The Pirate Nation www.PirateAlumni.com/piratenation
Our Mission The East Carolina Alumni Association informs, involves, and serves members of the ECU family throughout their lifelong relationship with the University.
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A l u m n i A s s o c i at i o n P ro g r a m s
Engaging Our Alumni One of the major goals of the Alumni Association is to offer a wide variety of events to reconnect alumni. Whether you have participated in the Pirate’s Bounty Scholarship Auction, tailgated before football games, or attended regional networking events, the Alumni Association is dedicated to providing enjoyable events that reconnect Pirates nationwide.
Reunions
Events and Activities
21,784
333
alumni attended events and activities sponsored by the Alumni Association or regional chapters during 2009–2010. From scholarship events like the Pirate’s Bounty Scholarship Auction, the ECU Alumni Scholarship Classic golf tournament, and Pirate Alumni Road Race and Fun Run to regional viewing parties, networking breakfasts, and chapter events, alumni were provided many ways to get involved.
Homecoming Homecoming is one of the biggest celebrations at East Carolina and is a special time for alumni across the Pirate Nation.
1,795
alumni converged on campus to show More than their support of the University and rekindle an abiding love of their alma mater. The Alumni Association, Homecoming along with colleges and schools, hosted events across campus.
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During the fall, the Alumni reunions, Association sponsored with more than
5
388
attendees.
These reunions included the annual ECTC & ECC Alumni Reunion, honoring the Golden Alumni Class of 1959, alumni; which was attended by
98
the Black Alumni Reunion, which was attended by
155
alumni;
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and the Collegians Reunion, in which members of East Carolina’s beloved big band returned to Greenville to reminisce and delight reunion attendees with their nostalgic sound.
R E GIONAL C H A P T E R S
Serving the Pirate Nation Serving the Pirate Nation is mission-critical to the Alumni Association, especially since the University’s motto is Servire, which means To Serve.
Ch a p t er s Alumni Chapters serve to geographically connect East Carolina’s alumni in a given regional area.
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alumni chapters provide a gateway for alumni to connect with one another in their area.
14 5,715
in state
27
out of state
Visit PirateAlumni.com/annualreport to hear Dr. Garrie Moore ’85 talk about his lifelong relationship with ECU.
147
alumni attended events focused on the community, Pirates athletics, scholarships, volunteerism, reunions, recruitment, and education.
V o l u n t eer s
Serv i c e
As regional contacts, Alumni Association volunteers are the first point of contact for East Carolina alumni and friends living outside of Greenville.
April is Service Month for the East Carolina Alumni Association, and thanks to our dedicated regional contacts,
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regional contacts currently serve the Alumni Association by communicating with alumni in their areas and planning regional activities.
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service projects attended by
182
alumni and friends were held this year.
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AWA R DS AND SC H OLA R S H I P S
Recognizing Excellence 8
The Alumni Association recognized alumni for outstanding service in their communities and to East Carolina. Award recipients were chosen based on leadership and achievements in their profession, civil affairs, and/or politics.
O u t s ta n d i n g A l u m n i Awa r d : Visit PirateAlumni.com/ annualreport to hear Dr. Jerry Wallace ’56 talk about receiving a 2009 Outstanding Alumni Award.
Bruce Biggs ’66, owner and president of Biggs Pontiac Buick Cadillac GMC Truck in Elizabeth City, N.C. Major General William Holland ’75, commander, 9th Air Force, Air Combat Command at Shaw Air Force Base Dr. Garrie Moore ’85, education consultant and former ECU associate provost/vice chancellor for student affairs Dr. Jerry Wallace ’56, president of Campbell University
D i s t i n g u i s he d Serv i c e Awa r d :
H o n o r a ry A l u m n i Awa r d :
Dale Engelbert ’82, New York Metro Alumni Chapter volunteer
Steve Keen, founder of Adam’s Auto Wash and founder/owner of Adair LLC and Atlantic Coast Deliveries
Julia “Jewelle” Rogers ’56, retired educator and realtor
Dr. Jesse Peel, retired psychiatrist
R o b ert H . W r i g h t Awa r d s
Daniel Landon Allen ’10
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Brooke Jacinda Barton ’10
graduating seniors were presented the 2010 Robert H. Wright Award. East Carolina faculty and staff nominated these students to recognize their academic achievements, service, and leadership at ECU.
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Kyle Shane Bowen ’10 Jason Lewis Morton ’10 Nina Fay Rose ’10
Scholarship Success
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The Alumni Association awarded scholarships to students that have distinguished themselves in the classroom and have exhibited leadership in the community.
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Alumni Scholarships were given in the amount of ECTC Scholarships were given in the amount of
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$2,500 $1,000 $1,000 ;
; and
Regional Scholarships were given in the amount of for a total of
$35,000
Visit PirateAlumni.com/ annualreport to learn more about the 2010-2011 Alumni Scholarship recipients.
awarded for the 2010–2011 academic year.
Fa c u lt y Awa r d s Each year the Alumni Association is proud to recognize faculty excellence through our Faculty Awards program.
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faculty members were awarded based on the “Seven Characteristics for Effective Teaching.”
Robert L. Jones Award for Teaching Excellence Dr. Michael Harris, assistant professor in the Department of Management in the College of Business University Alumni Award for Outstanding Teaching Dr. Kindal A. Shores, assistant professor in the Department of Recreation and Leisure Studies in the College of Health and Human Performance University Alumni Award for Outstanding Teaching Ms. Wendy C. Whisner, teaching instructor in the Department of Exercise and Sports Science in the College of Health and Human Performance
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S t u d e n t P ro g r a m s
Continuing the Tradition
E CU A m b a s s a d o r s
Se n i o r C a n d l e l i g h t Cere m o n y
This student service organization is dedicated to volunteering and improving the surrounding community at East Carolina.
During the week of graduation, graduating seniors and their families lit candles to represent their transition from students to alumni. The ceremony included congratulations and words of wisdom from Alumni Association Board President and CEO Paul J. Clifford and Senior Class President Abigail Miressi ’10.
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students, the Ambassadors held Pitt Made up of County’s 3rd Annual Special Populations Prom for members of our community with developmental disabilities, provided campus tours for prospective Pirates and their parents, assisted Athletics with recruits and during sports events, volunteered for numerous campus events, and sponsored a team for ECU’s Relay For Life.
11,428
Se n i o r S a l u t e There is no better way to celebrate graduation than under the stars at Senior Salute, the dinner for graduates and their families.
service hours and The Ambassadors logged continue to represent East Carolina’s motto, Servire.
This year,
The M a g n o l i a Be l l e s
Se n i o r W ee k
This female a cappella group, nicknamed the “Maggie Belles,” performed at numerous alumni events, ECU campus activities, Chancellor’s events, and other community activities, including their first spring concert. This student-run organization is sponsored by the Alumni Association and consists of talented women.
Senior Week gives graduating seniors many opportunities to gather with fellow classmates to celebrate their accomplishments as well as learn from alumni how to succeed after graduation.
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6
85
283
392
people attended this special event.
grads attended
4
Senior Week events.
C o m m u n i c at i o n s
Informing Our Alumni EC Alumni
A P i r a t e ’ s L i fe f o r Me !
The Alumni Association’s magazine EC Alumni transitioned from Servire with a new design for our December issue.
alumni were interviewed during the 2009–2010 season, which was heard on Pirate Radio 1250 and 930 AM in eastern North Carolina. This half-hour radio program features entertaining interviews with alumni and details of upcoming events. A Pirate’s Life for Me! is also available live via the Internet on www.PirateRadio1250.com. Archived shows and podcasts are available on www.PirateAlumni.com/ apirateslifeforme.
55,589
copies of the magazine, which featured stories of alumni and their achievements, information on upcoming alumni programs, a look at ECU’s history, news from colleges, schools, University Advancement, as well as legislative issues pertaining to the University, were sent to mailboxes around the globe.
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P i r at e a l u m n i . c o m The Alumni Association’s Web site is a virtual treasure trove of information with an online community and convenient tools about membership, awards, scholarships, career services, and volunteer opportunities. The site also houses thousands of photos taken at alumni events.
200,246 486,662 1,975,568
Web site hits Web site views e-mails sent
P i r at e P u l s e Visit PirateAlumni.com/annualreport to hear Liz Wetzel ’10 and Gunnar Swanson discuss how ECU design students helped revamp the Alumni Association’s magazine and calendar.
Our monthly e-newsletter features monthly calendar notices and current University briefs, alumni and volunteer spotlights, event photos, and the latest ECU headlines. Sent monthly to nearly
50,000
alumni
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M E MB E R S H I P MATT E R S
Making a Difference Membership in the Alumni Association is the greatest way to show your Pirate pride! It supports the programs of the Alumni Association, including events and activities, alumni and faculty awards, and student scholarships. Membership boosts the University’s national rankings, attracting high-caliber students and faculty, and adds value to every East Carolina degree. Thank you for your support!
How we use
y o u r m e m b er s h i p d o l l a r s Marketing and Communications
Student Programs and Scholarships
41%
13%
Programs
40%
Administration
7%
Visit PirateAlumni.com/annualreport to hear Reggie ’77 and Rose Pinkney talk about how membership in the Alumni Association enriches their ECU experience.
FY2010 FY2009
6,7Alumni 06 Association members
FY 2008
FY 2007
6,706
5,851
3,688
2,154
Me m b er s O v er t he L a s t F o u r Ye a r s
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M E MB E R S H I P MATT E R S
T o p Me m b er C o u n t i e s i n NC
Pitt
712
Wake Mecklenburg
167
New Hanover
151
Guilford
146
Craven
143
Beaufort
139
Wayne
117
Carteret
113
Lenoir and Nash
107
1,231 m e m b er s h i p b y g e n d er
Male
Female
52%
48%
T o p Me m b er S ta t e s O u t s i d e o f NC C l a s s Ye a r b y De c a d e
Virginia
154
South Carolina
Florida
143
Georgia
118
Maryland Texas
Did Not Attend/Graduate
Other
3.1%
15.4%
68 53
New Jersey
52
New York
41
Tennessee
40
1950’s
6.8% 1960’s
12.3%
109
California
610
2000’s
1970’s
15.4% 1990’s
18.1% 1980’s
13.1% 15.8%
Stay Connected S o c i al
N et w or k s
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