2 014 ANNUA L REPORT
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TEXAS STATE ALUMNI ASSOCIATION
P res en t Day
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Once a Bobcat, always a
B O B C AT 1947
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TA B L E of C ON T E N T S
… from the Board President
We are pleased to present a report of our 2014 activities, and welcome your input, comments and support. TEXAS STATE ALUMNI ASSOCIATION 512.245.2371 | 888.798.2586 alumni@txstate.edu
Dear Fellow Bobcats, It is my honor to serve you as President of your Alumni Association. Thanks to alumni like you, Texas State University and the Alumni Association enjoyed an active and productive year filled with networking events, alumni tailgates, student engagement activities and much more. Please use this annual report as your guide to the achievements of 2014.
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BY T H E N U M B E R S
ST UDE N T P ROGR A MS
As a member of the Alumni Association, you provide support that is essential for your Association to achieve our vision of connecting Bobcats to serve, strengthen, support and celebrate Texas State University. Our mission is to create a community of alumni, students and friends with a commitment to invest in the future of our University. This year, we strategically dedicated our time to what we believe in – increasing the Bobcat network, increasing our support of student scholarships and engagement, and advancing Texas State University across Texas and the United States. I would like to personally thank you, the valued members of our organization, for your commitment to Texas State University through the Texas State Alumni Association. It’s a truly wonderful way to demonstrate your Bobcat pride and loyalty and build a successful future for our alma mater.
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ALUMNI M E M B E R SH I P A N D SE RV I CES
Andrae L. Turner, ‘07 President Texas State Alumni Association
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About the A L U M N I AS S O C I AT I O N
A LUMN I C OM MUN I CAT ION
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H OW D O W E GA I N NE W ME M BE RS?
28%
20%
24%
25%
Proper t y Deposi ts
D i r e c t Ma i l
Call Centers
T- s h i r t C a m pa i g ns ( e l e c t r on i c )
2014 H I GH L IGH TS As of December 31, 2014 States with most members:
MEMBERS BY LEVEL
1. T e x a s 2 . C a l i f o r n i a 3 . C o l o r a d o 4 . F l o r i d a
1%
Diamond Century
4%
TOTAL MEMBERS
>1% 1940s
1%
Gold Century
Silver Century
20%
15% Life
BY THE NUMBERS
Century
D a l l a s / F o r t Wo r t h 27%
E l Pa s o
Property Deposit
32%
MEMBERS BY DECADE
6,358
>1% 1930s
31%
2010–2014
9%
1970s
1980s
5 18% 2000s
Houston
5%
1960s
14%
Basic
Au s t i n
2%
1950s
13% 1990s
San Antonio
V i c to ri a
Alumni Association M e m b e r s i n Te x a s 500+ 300 – 499 50 – 299
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Rio Grande Va l l e y
5%
of Members
Live out of State
42% 27%
INCREASE IN MEMBERSHIP
INCREASE IN TOTAL MEMBERSHIP INCOME FROM 2013
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Pre se nt Day OUR VISION
Connecting Bobcats to serve, strengthen, support and celebrate Texas State University OUR MISSION
To create a community of alumni, students and friends with a commitment to invest in the future of our University The Texas State Alumni Association draws on the past to enhance the future in education through the contributions and talents of alumni and friends. It serves the present and future alumni by actively supporting the University’s goals, values and accomplishments and by advancing the quality and stature of Texas State.
About the ALUMNI ASSOCIATION
The Texas State Alumni Association was formed as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation with an interdependent relationship with the University. P res en t Day
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OUR STRATEGIC PLAN
OUR CORE PRINCIPLES
In 2013, the Alumni Association approved a five-year strategic plan for the organization that outlines the commitment to advance Texas State University.
BUILDING RELATIONSHIPS To cultivate strong relationships between alumni and Texas State University
STANDARD OF EXCELLENCE To support Texas State University’s history, traditions, accomplishments and initiatives
LEADERSHIP
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To advance the needs of a global and diverse student body, faculty and alumni base
PARTNERSHIP About the ALUMNI ASSOCIATION
To create a community culture of alumni participation and philanthropy
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OUR KEY CATEGORIES 1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
STUDENT AFFINITY ALUMNI ENGAGEMENT STRATEGIC COMMUNICATION FINANCIAL INTEGRITY LEADERSHIP
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Pre s e nt Day HOMECOMING
Each fall, the Alumni Association invites alumni back to campus to participate in Homecoming festivities and cheer on the Bobcat football team. DISTINGUISHED ALUMNI AWARDS GALA
Held on Friday night of Homecoming Weekend, the event celebrates the newest recipients of the Distinguished Alumni Award — the highest honor bestowed upon University alumni. STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS
KEY EVENTS AND PROGRAMS
In 2014, the Texas State Alumni Association awarded $93,000 in scholarship dollars and created a renewable scholarship specifically for incoming freshmen. The Alumni Scholarships are funded by dollars raised through membership, event proceeds, sponsorships and donations.
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ALUMNI TAILGATES
14,773
Each football season, the Texas State Alumni Association selects key games to host tailgates for alumni at home and away games.
4,000 1,000+
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500 125 80 20
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F O OT S T E PS TO S E T UP TA I LG AT E
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ALUMNI AT T E N DE D
W I E N E R SC H N I T Z E L HOT D O G S
POUNDS OF S AU S A G E
POUNDS OF P OTAT O E S UN I VERSITY AMBASSADOR VO L U N T E E R S
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ALUMNI AWARDS
DISTINGUISHED ALUMNI AWARD
This is the Alumni Association’s most prestigious award. Recipients must be Texas State graduates who have excelled in their chosen business, profession or life work on a national or international level. The first Distinguished Alumni Award was presented in 1959 to then Senator Lyndon B. Johnson, who later served as 36th President of the United States of America.
The Alumni Association sponsors several significant awards for distinguished alumni, faculty and students. A complete list of awards, criteria and former recipients can be found on our website at www.alumni.txstate.edu.
LBJ OUTSTANDING SENIOR STUDENT AWARD
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Recipients of this award must be candidates for graduation in May of the year the award is given or have graduated the August or December before. The award is given to those who have shown excellence in leadership, character, campus and community involvement, and academic success. The 2014 LBJ Outstanding Senior Student was presented to Vanessa Cortez ‘14.
2014 D ist i n g u i s hed A lumn i Awa rd Rec ipient s
TEACHING AWARD OF HONOR
This award was designed to recognize, encourage and reward superior Texas State University classroom teachers. Texas State professors, lecturers, associate professors, assistant professors and instructors are eligible. In fall of 2014, the Alumni Association presented this award to Dr. Steven Furney, professor of Health and Human Performance, at University Convocation.
Dr. Patrick Cox ‘88 Ms. Veronica Edwards ‘86 Mr. Robert Grogan ‘70 Mr. John H. McCall ‘70 Brig. Gen. John Michel ‘87 Dr. Melba Vasquez ‘72
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Membership in the Texas State Alumni Association is a great way to show your Bobcat pride.
MEMBER BENEFITS
» Bobcat » Yearly
pride
subscription to Hillviews magazine
Thank you for your support.
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» Alumni
News, monthly e-newsletter of the Alumni Association to key Alumni Association and University events
ALUMNI MEMBERSHIP AND SERVICES
» Invitations » Exclusive
access to University Camp
» Involvement
with Texas State Alumni Chapters
» Texas
State Alkek Library privileges (on-campus only)
» Special
alumni discounts at the University Bookstore
» Discounted
ticket prices for some Alumni Association events
» Numerous
discounts on hotels, rental cars, computers and more
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Through a partnership with the campus Career Services Center, alumni have access to several resources, including online job search resource tools, assistance with career preparation and résumé development, and information on graduate or professional schools.
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ALUMNI ONLINE DIRECTORY
Create an account and log in to find former classmates and friends and update your own information. ONLINE CLASS NOTES
Submit your updates, accolades, weddings, births, awards, etc. AFFINITY PARTNERS
Select organizations offer alumni special group rates on services such as auto and home insurance, health insurance, diploma frames, class rings and branded credit cards and banking services.
The Texas State Alumni Association offers a variety of benefits and services. www.alumni.txstate.edu/join/benefits
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Pre se nt Day IN 2014, TEXAS STATE ALUMNI ASSOCIATION CHAPTERS HOSTED:
» 67+
chapter events, averaging 1.3 events per week
» First
alumni community service event — Houston Chapter
» Hosted Present Day
ALUMNI CHAPTERS
The Alumni Association supports chapters based on geographic area, special interest or shared affinity for the purpose of strengthening alumni engagement and promoting closer ties among alumni and the University.
four football coach’s nights in preparation for the 2014 season
» First
out-of-state watch parties in Denver, DC, New York and Atlanta
» 80+
alumni volunteers supporting chapters
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1973 GOLD BOOK
The Gold Book is a Texas State pride and traditions book sponsored by the Alumni Association. In the program’s fourth year, the Alumni Association was able to give more than 6,000 books to incoming freshmen and transfer students. In 2014, more than 40 Gold Book participants were gifted Texas State class rings for their participation in the program.
The Alumni Association believes creating affinity with students while they are here at Texas State helps engage them as alumni after graduation and helps us build the pipeline of future alumni leaders.
RING CEREMONY
STUDENT PROGRAMS
1972
The Ring Ceremony is sponsored by the Alumni Association twice a year (during each long semester). Bobcats with 75 hours or more are eligible for a ring. This event is the first opportunity for students to receive their rings and dip them in a fountain from which San Marcos River water flows. In 2014, more than 1,200 participants received their rings in front of 5,000 family members and friends. TRADE UP
Alumni Association: staying connected with the students of Texas State
Trade Up is a well-known campus event in which the Alumni Association provides a brand-new Texas State T-shirt to students who “trade up” their old T-shirts from other campuses. Each year, the Alumni Association gives away more than 7,500 T-shirts.
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UNIVERSITY AMBASSADORS
1991
The Alumni Association co-sponsors the University Ambassadors, a group of student leaders who provide outreach to current students and enhance relationships between students and alumni by promoting University traditions and instilling University pride. They also welcome visitors and prospective students to campus by providing campus tours and working at special events.
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ALUMNI COMMUNICATION
Are you Bobcat Proud? Our 160,000 alumni are a powerful force throughout the world — connecting to serve, strengthen, support and celebrate Texas State University.
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WEBSITE
The Alumni Association website was completely redesigned and relaunched in June 2014. The new alumni.txstate.edu is hosted by Texas State University and connects to the alumni database. The website enables alumni to access their official alumni record and update their mailing address, e-mail address, phone number and communication preferences with Texas State University.
125,534
facebook.com/ TxStateAlumni
LIKES
MEMBERS
linkedin.com/groups/ Texas-State-AlumniAssociation-134001
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twitter.com/ TxStateAlumni
F O L LOW E R S
pinterest.com/ txstatealumni
MONTHLY E-NEWSLETTER
The Alumni Association sends a monthly e-mail newsletter around the 15th of each month to a subscription list of approximately 69,000 alumni.
F O L LOW E R S
F O L LOW E R S
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instagram.com/ # txstatealumni
SOCIAL MEDIA
The Alumni Association maintains an active presence on several social media networks. as of January 2015
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2015
MEMBER AND NONMEMBER
ALUMNI PROFILE
… 2014 New Life Members
As of December 31, 2014
TOTA L A L UM N I L I F E M E M B E R S H I P I N T H E A L U M N I A S S O C I AT I O N I S YO U R C O M M I T M E NT TO STAY C O N N E C T E D W I T H YO U R A L M A M AT E R
56% / F. 44% / M
FOR LIFE. THE DOLLARS RECEIVED FROM THIS MEMBERSHIP A R E P L A C E D I NTO A N E N D OW M E NT TO S U STA I N T H E A L U M N I A S S O C I AT I O N F O R F U T U R E G E N E R AT I O N S .
1971
2001
D E B BY M c C U L LO U G H G O R D O N M c C U L LO U G H
E DWA R D H A L L
1981 RODNEY KELLER
1982 L E ST E R K I N G
1984 R O B E RT M O N T G O M E RY
1991 J O O E ST R E I C H
1992 HISHAM ELERIAN
1994 SEAN SMITH
1997 H A R RY B O W E R S K AT H E R I N E B OW E R S
1999 CY N T H I A T H AY E R
2003
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Andrae L. Turner ‘07
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O L I V I A H O L Z H AU S
2011
ST E V E N A R N O L D
18%
20 – 29
2014 W E STO N B A X T E R VA N E S S A C O RT E Z C O L BY G O O DW I N J O S H UA M c G I N TY V I C TO R I A S H E R R O D
Norma Essary ‘86 2nd Vice President
Wes Agnew ‘84
DIRECTORS AT LARGE
27%
30 – 39
20%
40 – 49
18%
50 – 59
10%
60 – 69
3%
70 – 79
80 – 89
1%
90 – 99
>1%
100 +
>1%
Samantha Block ‘08 Greg Davis ‘77 – ‘81 Paul Duffy ‘82 Greg Gilcrease ‘83 Mark A. Gonzales ‘98 Patrick Graham ‘76 & ‘93 Holly Haseloff ‘01 Tamara Herring ‘05 Olivia Gamez Holzhaus ‘06 Alan Luna ‘94 Debby McCullough ‘71 & ‘76 Nathan McDaniel ‘14 Jonathan Nelson ‘07 Russel E. Smith ‘69 & ‘75 John Spencer ‘91 Nicole Visser ‘12 Cindy Williams ‘77 Joddie Witte ‘59 & ‘84 PAST PRESIDENT REPRESENTATIVES Justin Edmondson ‘88 Gerald Hill ‘70 Pat Reynolds Pohl ‘64 & ‘67 CAMPUS REPRESENTATIVES Greg Tate
2013 K AT H RY N A R N O L D M Y L E S K R AT Z E R SHANTEL SWIERC
1st Vice President
Immediate Past President
JA R R E D DAV I S
2012
Ernie Dominguez ‘04
Dionicio “Don” Flores ‘73
BY AG E *
2008 KEVIN O’CONNOR
President
CFO
MICHAEL WILLIAMS
2006
2015 TEXAS STATE ALUMNI ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS
University Ambassadors
BY P R E F E R R E D C O L L E G E *
16% 20% 21% 11% 5%
APPLIED ARTS BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION EDUCATION FINE ARTS AND COMMUNICATION
Tannya Benavides
18% 7% >1% >1%
University Ambassador
LIBERAL ARTS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Tiffany Young
Student Government
Akunna Ofodu
Student Foundation
UNIVERSITY COLLEGE
Dr. Theodore “Ted” Hindson Faculty Senator
OTHER
HEALTH PROFESSIONS *percentages are rounded and not exact
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TEXAS STATE ALUMNI ASSOCIATION 601 University Drive J.C. Kellam Building, Suite 380 San Marcos, Texas 78666 512.245.2371 | 888.798.2586
alumni@txstate.edu www.facebook.com/ TxStateAlumni
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