June 23 - 24, 2012
College Station, TX
Join us in College Station!
We hope you're making plans to join us June 23-24 in College Station for the Volunteer Leadership Workshop. During the workshop we plan to provide you with a better understanding of how The Association operates as well as providing you an detailed overview of the tools available to volunteers through The Association. Attendees will also have the opportunity to share best practices / ideas with other Association volunteers. Finally we encourage attendees to bring laptops or Ipads with them to the sessions.
Registration Dates & Costs
Meals and Refreshments are covered by the registration fee.
Registration begins May 15 - $50 per person
Early Bird registration ends May 31, 2012 - late registration $75 per person
Check In
If you don't want to register online, you can print out and return the Registration Form by mail to The Association of Former Students, 505 George Bush Dr., College Station, TX 77840, ATTN: Volunteer Leadership Workshop or by FAX to 979-845-9263.
If you have any questions, please contact the Former Student Programs office at The Association of Former Students at 800-633-7514.
Walk-up Registration will be accepted based on availability. Be sure to take advantage of the early bird registration and register before the May 31 deadline. All registrations received after the deadline will incur a $25 late fee.
Schedule of Events
| Saturday, June 23 |
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11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
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Registration - Clayton W. Williams, Jr. Alumni Center
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12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
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Lunch - Flores Hall, Clayton W. Williams, Jr. Alumni Center |
1:00 p.m.
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Welcome - Porter S. Garner III '79 - President & CEO
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1:15 p.m.
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Volunteer Address by Clinton Haby '02 - VP of San Antonio A&M Club & member of the Young Alumni Advisory Council
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1:30 - 1:45 p.m.
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Break
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1:45 - 2:45 p.m.
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Session 1 - Association breakdown - General overview of how The Association operates and resources and tools available to volunteers - Zachry West
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1:45 - 2:45 p.m.
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Session 1 - Association breakdown - General overview of how The Association operates and resources and tools available to volunteers - Zachry East
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2:45 - 3:00 p.m.
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Break and switch rooms
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3:00 - 4:00 p.m.
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Session 1 - Association breakdown - General overview of how The Association operates and resources and tools available to volunteers - Zachry West |
3:00 - 4:00 p.m.
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Session 1 - Association breakdown - General overview of how The Association operates and resources and tools available to volunteers - Zachry East
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| 4:00 - 4:30 p.m. |
Break |
4:30 - 6:30 p.m.
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Session 2 - Class - Effective Communication - newsletters, emails and social media - Zachry West
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4:30 - 6:30 p.m.
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Session 2 - Club & Constituent Networks - Best Practices - Zachry East
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| 6:30 - 7:15 p.m. |
Reception (cash bar) |
| 7:15 - 9:15 p.m. |
Dinner & Program |
| Post Dinner |
Optional Entertainment |
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| Sunday, June 24 |
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On Your Own
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Breakfast |
8:00 - 9:00 a.m.
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Drupal Question & Answer Session - Training Room
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| 9:00 - 11:00 a.m. |
Session 3 - Class - Event (Reunions, Luncheons, etc) Best Practices - Zachry West
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9:00 - 11:00 a.m.
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Session 3 - Club & Constituent Networks - Effective Communication - emails, newsletters, social media, etc - Zachry East
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| 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. |
Lunch |
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Depart at your leisure |
Accommodations Information
A block of rooms are available on a first-come, first-serve basis, for The Association's summer volunteer workshop are listed below. Make your reservations by calling the hotel directly before the deadline. Be sure to reference the Group name - Association Volunteer Leadership Conference to receive the group rate. If you prefer to stay at another hotel in the area, please call the Accommodations Hotline at 979-260-9999 to check on hotel availability in the area. You may also go to the Bryan-College Station Accommodations website to book a room. Call today!
Residence Inn - (979) 268-2200
720 University Drive
$119/night plus tax
Group Name: Association Volunteer Leadership Conference
Deadline: 06/01/2012
Homewood Suites - (979) 846-0400
950 University Drive
$119/night plus tax
Group Name: Association Volunteer Leadership Conference
Deadline: 05/31/2012
Cancellation Policy
The Association of Former Students has a fairly flexible cancellation policy. If you cannot attend your Reunion or an event for which you have registered, please call the Former Student Programs office (800-392-2096) at least 72 business hours prior to the Reunion. Your payment will be refunded with the exception of a small handling fee.
Attire
The dress for the workshop is casual. We want everyone to be comfortable as we get together to learn and collaborate.
Association Apparel
We have made arrangements with the Old Army Spirit Company to have Association of Former Students apparel available to former students to purchase. Please click on the link to view the details.
