Resource Guide FY26

RESOURCE GUIDE 2025- 2026

We’re on the cusp of something big.

For generations, Tigers have quietly gone about changing the world — fueled by talent, tenacity and a healthy dose of Midwest modesty.

But the time for modesty is over. We’re now ranked the No. 4 Best Value among all flagship universities by U.S. News & World Report — a ranking that continues to climb — and we’ve welcomed one of the largest freshman classes in university history, drawn from a record-breaking applicant pool.

These students aren’t just preparing to make an impact — they already are. From their first day on campus, they’re tackling real-world research, engaging with communities and using their talents to make a difference here in Missouri and far beyond. The future depends on #MizzouMade leaders — and the Mizzou Alumni Association plays a critical role in their journey.

Through our programs and outreach, we build up those leaders, enrich their campus experience and keep them connected from their first steps through the Columns to every step that follows. And we make sure the world knows just how remarkable our Tigers truly are.

This year marks the beginning of Mizzou’s boldest chapter yet. I’m grateful for your leadership, service and dedication to the university we love — and I look forward to working alongside you as we show the world what our Tigers can do.

Thank you for Making Mizzou Stronger —

Todd A. McCubbin, M Ed ‘95 Executive Director, Mizzou Alumni Association

TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION 1: OUR ORGANIZATION Alumni Association History Mission & Guideposts Strategic Plan Constitution & Decree Bylaws Executive Directors Past Presidents

SECTION 2: GOVERNANCE Board Job Descriptions Board Member Expectations Policies & Procedures Ethics & Conflict of Interest Policy 2025-2026 Board of Directors Standing Committees & Committee Guidelines Ad Hoc Committees Networks Chapter Bylaws & Organization Bylaws

SECTION 3: PROGRAMS, SERVICES & STAFF Programs & Services Graduates & Members Association Staff Organizational Chart

SECTION 4: FINANCES FY26 Budget Form 990

SECTION 5: REFERENCE 2025-2026 Year-At-A-Glance Calendar Board of Directors Travel Supplement Form Photos

SECTION 6: CAMPUS/UM SYSTEM UM System President and MU Chancellor Mizzou’s Leadership Team UM - Board of Curators

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OUR ORGANIZATION ALUMNI ASSOCIATION HISTORY MISSION & GUIDEPOSTS STRATEGIC PLAN CONSTITUTION & DECREE BYLAWS EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS PAST PRESIDENTS

LET THE COLUMNS STAND MU alumni and citizens gather at the base of the Columns in the days after a fire destroyed Academic Hall in 1892.

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The Mizzou Alumni Association was founded in 1853, but perhaps the best story that encapsulates its meaning to MU comes from a tenuous time in the University’s history. It’s the story of loyal alumni and citizens acting on behalf of Mizzou and how the Alumni Association saw to it that the Columns became Mizzou’s foremost campus icon.

The inferno that consumed Academic Hall in 1892 somehow spared the six limestone Columns. To many alumni and Columbians at the time, they quickly became an enduring symbol of all they held dear about the University. But to others, including the University’s Board of Curators, the Columns looked out of scale with the new University buildings they hoped to construct around them. They resolved that the Columns would have to come down.

Few people now know – perhaps because it weakens the legend – that the board originally intended to leave the Columns in place or reposition them on campus. But the board changed its mind, and some alumni and locals didn’t like it. Among them was Jerry Dorsey, a leading Columbia citizen of that period. According to a newspaper report, Dorsey watched with interest as workers carried off the chard remnants of Academic Hall. He was appalled to learn one day that Gideon Rothwell, president of the board, had ordered a pair of mule teams hitched to one of the Columns, with instructions to tear it down.

“Mr. Dorsey sought Mr. Rothwell and protested against the destruction of the Columns, who insisted that they were a menace and dangerous,” according to the newspaper account. “Mr. Dorsey declared that the Columns could not be pulled down by a herd of elephants, whereupon Mr. Rothwell announced that they were coming down if he had to dynamite them. As the argument became heated, Mr. Rothwell struck at Mr. Dorsey and Mr. Dorsey upheld his Kentucky traditions and returned the blow.

Spectators separated the combatants and the controversy continued in a battle of words.”

At this point, Dorsey may have charged off to the courthouse to get a writ of injunction against tearing down the Columns. But writ or no writ, alumni got wind of the board’s plot and added their voices of protest. In fact, the president of the Mizzou Alumni Association (MAA) Gardiner Lathrop, made a persuasive speech to the curators, according to a story that engineering Professor Luther “Daddy” Defoe (association president in 1903-04) used to tell.

A 1924 account goes like this: “Following a brilliant plea before the board, during which Lathrop pleaded with tears in his eyes that the Columns be preserved intact, a plan was presented that the whole of the elevated campus (now Francis Quadrangle) be cut away, except for a small tract around the Columns, which should be terraced into mounds, to rise above the level of the campus.”

This time around, the board resolved that its previous resolution was a bad idea. After Lathrop’s speech, Mr. Rothwell stated “Let the Columns stand. Let them stand for a thousand years.”

In many ways, imagining Mizzou without its beloved Columns is like trying to imagine a strong university without alumni support. It is only fitting that more than 100 years later, the MAA Long Range Planning Committee penned a mission statement that begins with “The Mizzou Alumni Association proudly supports the best interests and traditions of Missouri’s flagship university and its alumni worldwide.”

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MIZZOU AND MAA: THROUGH THE YEARS 1839

1872

Boone County wins its bid to locate the University in Columbia. The Geyer Act establishes the University, the first publicly supported higher education institution west of the Mississippi River.

Law department (school) established.

1841

School of Medicine established.

Anna Ware becomes first female to graduate with a four-year bachelor’s degree.

Classes begin.

1873

College of Arts and Science established.

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1843

Charles V. Riley, MU lecturer and the first state

The University’s first commencement was held.

Robert L. Todd and Robert B. Todd become the University’s first alumni.

1849 First course in civil engineering offered.

1853 Alumni Society (Association) forms with Odon Guitar as first president. Robert L. Todd gives first alumni oration at commencement.

1862 The Civil War forced the University to close for most of the year.

1868 Normal School, now the College of Education, established.

1870 Federal Morrill Act makes MU a land-grant university.

College of Agriculture founded.

Mary Gillett becomes first woman graduate.

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entomologist, helps save the French wine industry from an aphid by grafting French vines onto resistant Missouri rootstock.

1877 College of Engineering was founded.

1883 Alumni vote to raise $10,000 to endow the association.

1885 The Original tombstone of Thomas Jefferson from Monticello is dedicated on Francis Quadrangle.

1888 MIZZOU DISCOVERY Sanborn Field is founded, as the oldest continuously used research plot west of the Mississippi River (and second oldest in the U.S.), Sanborn Field also was the site of landmark studies in crop rotation that are the basis for today’s sustainable agriculture.

1906

At the alumni association’s annual meeting, alumni resolve to create an Alumni Annual containing the annual oration and information on all alumni.

(Forerunner to MIZZOU magazine)

New Missouri county chapters: Adair, Audrain, Barton, Bates, Boone, Buchanan, Butler, Cape Girardeau, Carroll, Cass, Clay, Clinton, Cole, Cooper, Dade, Greene, Grundy, Jackson, Jasper, Lafayette, Lawrence, Linn, Livingston, Macon, Madison, Monroe, Nodaway, Pettis, Pike, Putnam, Randolph, Ray, St. Clair, Saline, Schuyler, Scotland, Shelby, Sullivan, and Vernon. Local secretaries also appointed in the following Missouri locations: Andrew, Barry, Cedar, Dallas, Davies, De Kalb, Gasconade, Gentry, Harrison, Knox, Mercer, Morgan, Pike, Platte, Pulaski, Ralls and Texas. Chapters also active in Chillicothe, Hannibal, Kansas City, Kirksville, Maryville, Pittsburg, St. Joseph and Sedalia.

1890 Mizzou fields its first football team. “Tigers” is chosen as the university mascot.

St. Louis chapter formed.

1891 Kansas City alumni chapter formed.

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1907

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MU fields its first basketball team.

MU entomologists determined cattle ticks cause the deadly Texas fever disease, and scientists at the MU Agricultural Experiment Station discover how to eradicate it.

Boonville Weekly Advertiser writes that 3,276 men and women have graduated from the University as of April 19, 1907.

1895

New Missouri county chapters: Morgan, Bollinger, Ralls, Dallas, Polk, Mercer, Nodaway and Andrew. There are 50 chapters by 1907.

Jesse Hall is dedicated.

1900 Department of Household Economics, now the College of Human Environmental Sciences, established.

1904 First nursing class graduates. In 1920, the Department of Nursing is established within the School of Medicine, and it becomes the autonomous School of Nursing in 1975.

1905 Alumni Association publishes The Missouri Alumni Quarterly magazine and offers a subscription of $1.50.

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1889

April 19, 1907 marked the first celebration of Founders’ Day, the birthday of James S. Rollins.

1908 The world’s first School of Journalism established.

MU is selected for membership in the Association of American Universities, which limits membership to this country’s most prestigious public and private research universities.

New Missouri county chapters: Johnson, Barry, Stoddard, Montgomery, Holt and Chariton.

New chapters in California, Chicago and Seattle.

1909 New York City chapter forms.

1910 MU Extension division founded.

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1911

1927

Athletic Director Chester Brewer invites alumni to return home and pack Rollins Field for the annual football game against Kansas. Mizzou “Homecoming” is born. The game ends in a 3-3 tie.

First Tap Day ceremony.

1912 Alumni Association publishes The Missouri Alumnus magazine. A subscription came along with the $2 annual membership dues.

Washington, D. C. chapter forms.

1913 Portland, Oregon chapter forms.

1914 MIZZOU DISCOVERY Journalism faculty member Walter Williams pens The Journalist’s Creed, a standard for practicing journalism that stands the test of time.

College of Business established.

Ellis Library is completed.

1945 MIZZOU DISCOVERY MU education professor and reading remediation pioneer Sterl Artley was hired by Scott Foresman and Co. to work with a colleague at the University of Chicago and Case Western Reserve University to revise the Dick and Jane series, which taught nearly 85 million elementary students to read from the 1930s to the 1970s.

1949 University appoints Guy “Bus” Entsminger, assistant director of alumni activities. He becomes vice chancellor for development and alumni relations in 1967. Many consider him the “father of alumni relations” at MU. The School of Forestry, Fisheries and Wildlife (Natural Resources) is founded.

1950s

1917

Gus T. Ridgel was one of the first African-American students to enroll at MU, and the first graduate. He earned a Master’s degree in Economics.

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Harry S. Truman speaks at commencement.

Harlow Shapley, BA ‘10, MA ‘11, DL ‘27, argues that the sun looms not in the center of our Milky Way galaxy, but at the outskirts, an influential observation that leads to the first realistic estimate of our galaxy’s size.

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1921 Ground breaking for Memorial Tower. MAA plays a key role in the fundraising campaign for both Memorial Union and Memorial Stadium.

1926 Memorial Stadium is dedicated and hosts its first

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Ernie Sears develops techniques to transfer genes from wild grasses to cultivated wheat to improve disease resistance. His wife, Lotti Sears, contributes to the research and to determining the genetic structure of wheat. Their work leads to a strain of wheat that is resistant to rust disease and is used as a food source worldwide.

1954 The Mizzou baseball team wins the College World Series and the National Championship.

KOMU - TV is dedicated.

1975

The Maneater (student newspaper) founded.

The School of Accountancy is founded.

MU Research Reactor Center opens.

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1956

MU’s literary magazine, The Missouri Review, publishes its first issue.

University Hospital opens.

1960S

The School of Health Related Professions established.

MAA awards its first Distinguished Faculty Award to Dr. Lewis Atherton.

Barbara S. Uehling becomes MU’s first female chancellor.

1963

1979

The four campus MU System is established.

Black Alumni Organization forms.

1968

1980s

Alumni Association and Alumni Achievement Fund combined to become Office of Development and Alumni Relations.

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MAA begins Faculty-Alumni Award Program to honor outstanding faculty and alumni achievements.

1969 Dr. Arvarh Strickland becomes Mizzou’s the first African American professor.

Hearnes Center opens.

1970s MIZZOU DISCOVERY MU scientist John C. Schuder develops the first automatic and completely implanted defibrillator for the human heart. Today, these internal devices regulate heartbeats around the world.

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1955

Mizzou’s interdisciplinary Food for the 21st Century program studies animal reproductive biology, plant biotechnology, human nutrition, and foods, feeds and products. The program has produced fifteen soybean varieties and two wheat varieties.

1982 MIZZOU DISCOVERY Pediatric cardiologist Dr. Zuhdi Lababidi performed the world’s first aortic valvuloplasty, an angioplasty procedure, on an infant. In 1996, he performed the procedure on a patient weighing 13 ounces, the smallest patient known to have undergone the procedure.

1984 Truman the Tiger was born.

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1987

Gifts to University by alumni increase to $570,380, up $75,000 from 1971.

Began sending association alumni magazine to all graduates.

1974

1988

Alumni Association Student Board (AASB) founded.

“The Shack” mysteriously burns to the ground.

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1989

2002

MU celebrates its sesquicentennial.

MU names the Black Culture Center the Lloyd L. Gaines-Marian O’Fallon Oldham Black Culture Center in honor of two individuals whose dedication and sacrifices help African-Americans to fulfill their educational goals at MU.

Truman Conference on U.S.-Korean Relations forms, partly to keep in contact with Korean alumni.

1992 The MAA moves into the Donald W. Reynolds Alumni Center. The building is made possible by a $9 million gift, the largest single gift to MU at that time.

1996 Tiger Walk for MU freshmen established.

Launched MAA website, www.mizzou.com.

1997 School of Information Science and Learning Technologies established.

1998 With the Missouri Botanical Garden, Washington University and Monsanto Co., MU is a founding partner in the Danforth Plant Science Center in St. Louis. The center is devoted to discovering new solutions for fighting hunger and disease, and for conserving the Earth’s natural resources.

2001 MIZZOU DISCOVERY MU researchers were the first to develop transgenic pigs whose organs can potentially be transplanted into humans.

Bronze statue of Thomas Jefferson on Francis Quadrangle dedicated.

MAA implemented Columns/Capstone Chapter Program.

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Randall Prather, Distinguished Professor of Reproductive Biotechnology, and research colleagues from MU and Immerge Bio Therapeutics Inc., clone the world’s first miniature swine with a specific gene “knocked out” of their DNA. The breakthrough moves scientists closer to making animal-to-human organ transplants a reality.

TIGER PLAZA The University dedicated Tiger Plaza during the 2002 Homecoming weekend, thanks in large part to the life members and other contributors who made their mark on MU history by supporting the construction of one of Mizzou’s favorite campus icons An endowment, strengthened by more than 2,000 new life members generated through the Tiger Plaza life member campaign, provides critical support for the association’s life member program.

2004 MU’s Life Sciences Center and Mizzou Arena open.

MAA reaches a record high of 37,550 members.

2005 Griffiths Leadership Society for Women established and named after The Honorable Martha Wright Griffiths, BS `34, a leader in civil and equal rights movements respectively.

Mizzou ‘39 program is created.

2006 Across the country, 45 alumni chapters kick off the association’s 150th anniversary on January 16 by watching the basketball Tigers beat the Jayhawks 89-86 in overtime.

As part of the sesquicentennial celebration, the Association adopted a new brand - The Mizzou Alumni Association.

The Mizzou Alumni Association MU Staff Award for Alumni Relations Excellence was established in 2006 by the Staff Advisory Council to honor a staff member outside the Division of Development and Alumni Relations who exemplifies the alumni association’s concern for fostering good relations with alumni. The award, which consists of a plaque and $1,000 prize, is presented at the Staff Recognition Week awards ceremony each May.

2007 MIZZOU LEGACY WALK As part of the alumni association’s 150th anniversary celebration, a plan was developed to transform the sidewalk leading to the Reynolds Alumni Center, proceeds from this MAA project totaled nearly $1 million and were used to support student scholarships. The project, completed in 2012, features 2,576 engraved bricks with personalized messages by each donor. Granite strips between each section of bricks are etched with the association’s six guideposts.

2008 Mizzou raises a record $160.5 million in private support.

The For All We Call Mizzou campaign goal was achieved, making MU the first and only public university in Missouri to raise $1 billion.

The inaugural Guy H. “Bus” Entsminger Golf Tournament was held at A.L. Gustin Golf Course.

2009 A new association website launched in April.

2010 Launched MAA social media networks including Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and YouTube.

MAA office suite is remodeled to better reflect the Mizzou colors and spirit.

MAA launched the Mizzou Traditions Fund to ensure the continuation of traditions that make

Mizzou unique. Alumni may provide additional, annual support to enable MAA to accomplish its mission through activities like Tiger Walk and Homecoming. It also supports MAA’s role as the largest contributor to student scholarships on campus.

Maryland Avenue was renamed Tiger Avenue.

A renaming celebration was held on September 17 in conjunction with MAA’s Leaders Weekend activities.

New MU Student Center (formerly Brady Commons) dedication was held on October 22.

For the first time, ESPN College GameDay was held on the MU campus in conjunction with the October 23 MU vs. Oklahoma Homecoming game. A record crowd of 50,000 attended the Mizzou Homecoming parade.

2011 In honor of the 100th anniversary of the best Homecoming celebration in the nation, MAA created the Mizzou Tradition Keeper, a member whose dues and added charitable gift to the Mizzou Traditions Fund are $100 or greater.

MAA celebrated 100 years of Mizzou Homecoming on October 15.

Revived the Romp, Chomp and Stomp tailgate tradition at Homecoming.

Organized the inaugural Homecoming Day of Service (21 alumni chapters and 465 alumni volunteers participated).

MAA initiated a senior life membership option and an “easy life” payment plan.

The Mizzou Alumni Association reached an alltime membership high of 40,178.

The True Sons and Daughters program was created to recognize families with multiple generations of Mizzou alumni. Additionally, the Legacy Scholarship was created to provide support to students who are the children of alumni.

Revised the Chapter Columns Recognition Program to create an emphasis on quality engagement activities.

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A sesquicentennial gala was held on September 8, 2006 at the Reynolds Alumni Center with 350 in attendance.

Mizzou announced on Nov. 11 plans to leave the Big 12 Conference to join the Southeastern Conference effective July 1, 2012.

2012 For the sixth consecutive year, MAA reached a record membership number with a peak membership of 44,415.

Launched Stand Up for Mizzou campaign, a grassroots campaign to engage advocates of the University of Missouri in the legislative process.

As the university prepares for the next comprehensive campaign, a $10 Million goal is set for the association and its programs.

Twenty-six new or redeveloping alumni chapters were established, a record high.

2013 Mizzou Military Veterans Affinity Organization established. The organization is a partnership between the Mizzou Alumni Association and the University of Missouri Veterans Center.

Discontinued the 50 year Gold Medal on-campus reunion.

MAA membership reached 44,195. This is the second best membership year since the Association’s founding in 1853.

MAA set a goal to raise $90,000 for the Mizzou Traditions Fund and ended up raising $95,720.

The Dr. Anne Deaton Griffiths Leadership Endowment was created to provide unrestricted support for the educational mission of the Griffiths Leadership Society in honor of founding Griffiths member and former Mizzou First Lady Anne Deaton.

Established routine monitoring of events quality by using the Net Promoter Score tool.

2014 Chancellor R. Bowen Loftin begins his service as the 22nd chief executive officer of the University of Missouri.

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The official kick-off of the yearlong celebration of Mizzou’s 175th anniversary was hosted in the MU Student Center featuring the Chancellor, Marching Mizzou and Truman the Tiger. The Mizzou Alumni Association live streamed the event and invited the sharing of birthday wishes for Mizzou via social media.

More than $500,000 in annual student scholarships were awarded by the Mizzou Alumni Association maintaining MAA’s status as the largest provider of scholarships to MU students.

Construction of Traditions Plaza begins. The outdoor amphitheater provides a gathering and programming space to bookend Tiger Plaza on the Carnahan Quad. Alumni and friends of Mizzou are invited to support the project by purchasing brick pavers with net proceeds supporting MU’s most cherished traditions.

Revised the schools/colleges alumni organization programming.

Mizzou Football enjoys a breakout season. More than 7,500 attend the MAA hosted SEC Championship Tiger Tailgate and 7,000 rally for the Cotton Bowl pre-game event. The Atlanta and Dallas Chapters, respectively, play a major role in hosting events and activities for visiting alumni and fans.

The home division at MU for the Mizzou Alumni Association was renamed from Development and Alumni Relations to Advancement and a new single-year record for fundraising was reached with $164.5 million raised.

2015 The Mizzou Alumni Association ended the year with 45,095 members setting a new record.

Achieved $162,171 in Mizzou Traditions Fund gifts, a new record.

Introduced a student life membership program.

MAA moved to annual billing cycle for memberships.

Introduced a new membership program, True Mizzou, for MU’s faculty and staff. True Mizzou was created to enhance their membership experience,

rate deadlines, December 15 for incoming freshman/transfer student applications and March 1 for current/returning student applications.

The True Tiger Student Membership Program was renamed the True Tiger Network.

The Homecoming Spirit Rally was moved to Traditions Plaza after being held in Greek Town for many years.

True Sons and Daughters legacy program was renamed the MIZ Legacy program.

The 2015 MAA Long Range Planning Committee updated the association’s long range plan and revised the mission and vision statement. MAA leadership also updated the MAA Strategic Marketing Platform and defined key constituent groups.

Many incidents and decisions contributed to campus tumult including: cuts to graduate student health insurance benefits and teaching positions; changes to refer-and-follow privileging processes at our health system; multiple acts of racism, including racial slurs and vandalism; multiple demonstrations related to racism, including walkouts, boycotts, a Homecoming parade protest, “Racism Lives Here” rallies, a student’s hunger strike and a football team strike; the release of a study revealing the prevalence of sexual assaults on campus; a lawsuit regarding conceal-and-carry restrictions; a misdemeanor assault by a faculty member of a student reporter covering the protest on campus; faculty votes of no confidence in the chancellor; and several statements of concern by academic deans. As a result, Tim Wolfe stepped down from his position as University of Missouri System president and R. Bowen Loftin stepped down from his position as University of Missouri chancellor.

Phone calls, emails and letters from alumni related to campus challenges were unprecedented in terms of volume. More than 3,000 contacts were logged from alumni who utilized the Mizzou Alumni Association as an avenue to express their viewpoints - ranging from praise and encouragement to frustration and disgust.

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provide special recognition and increase networking opportunities with peers and colleagues across campus.

2016 MAA took over publishing @Mizzou e-newsletter.

MAA set a goal to raise $175,000 for the Mizzou Traditions Fund and ended up raising $178,271, a new record.

Mizzou set a new fundraising record in fiscal year 2016, raising nearly $171 million in donations. This amount surpasses the previous record of $164.5 million set in 2014 and is $5 million more than MU’s fundraising goal for the year. It also represents a 15 percent increase over the previous year’s total.

MIZZOU magazine distribution changed from four times per year to three times per year with the fall issue being mailed to all graduates and the other two issues mailed to MAA members only.

MAA created an important new recognition event that replaced having a Homecoming Grand Marshal. A Mizzou Alumni Hall of Fame was established where several individuals will be recognized at a luncheon in conjunction with Homecoming where their accomplishments will be celebrated and they will be honored in “Grand Marshal” style. This recognition is reserved for high-achieving alumni who have exhibited excellence in their chosen field or profession.

A group of black alumni wrote a letter in support of Mizzou students and requested that MAA restart the dormant Black Alumni Organization.

More than 1,000 alumni signed the letter in response, MAA supported the creation of a new affinity group: Mizzou Black Alumni Network.

MAA established new scholarship deadlines by moving from a February 1 deadline to two sepa-

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2017 MIZZOU magazine staff became part of the MAA staff after MAA reached an agreement with the university to add staff members to produce MIZZOU magazine.

Board of Directors votes on new bylaws. New structure eliminates Membership, Communications, Rules & Schools/Colleges standing committees, and creates board committees based upon Long Range Plan goals.

A survey showed that 90.4 percent of University of Missouri graduates have found successful career outcomes, including whether they are involved in public service, in the military or are continuing their education. MU’s career outcomes rate ranks well above the average of Mizzou’s peer groups (Association of American Universities public institutions at 75.6 percent and SEC institutions at 75.5 percent).

New scholarships introduced including the Missouri Land Grant, which cover all tuition and fees for Pell-eligible Missouri residents as well as the Black and Gold scholarships which provide expanded support for children of alumni.

2018 The Mizzou 18 Award was created to honor 18 University of Missouri graduate and professional students in the last year of their degree eligibility.

The award compliments the Mizzou ’39 Award for undergraduates and celebrate the spirit of service, first modeled by the University’s founding families in 1839.

The annual Mizzou Giving Day raised more than $13.7 million—surpassing last year’s total by more than $5 million. The Mizzou Alumni Association Scholarship Challenge, which was new this year, raised more than $122,000 for student scholarships. Every dollar given was matched by MAA up to $2,500 per participating local chapter or affinity organization.

The Mizzou Black Alumni Network presented the inaugural Trailblazer Awards.

University of Missouri raised more than $147 million in cash gifts during fiscal year 2018, breaking

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the previous record of $121 million by 22 percent.

The university’s fundraising success pushed the Mizzou: Our Time to Lead campaign total past the $1 billion mark.

Seventeen of Mizzou’s 20 teams earned postseason bids and for the first time since 1981-82, Mizzou Football played in a bowl game and both Tiger Basketball teams reached the NCAA Tournament in the same academic year.

Fall 2018 classes began with a freshman class of 4,696 students, an increase of 13.1 percent compared to the previous year and the largest increase in 10 years. Additionally, the 87.3 percent retention rate is the highest in MU’s history. The number of students who have an ACT of 30 or more on campus increased by 16 percent and minority enrollment in the freshman class increased by 29.7 percent.

2019 In October, the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences announced that George P. Smith, MU Curators Distinguished Professor Emeritus of Biological Sciences, was one of a trio of researchers who won the 2018 Nobel Prize in chemistry. Smith is the first professor to receive a Nobel Prize for research conducted at the University of Missouri. Smith has been a professor at the University for more than40 years.

Mizzou Giving Day raised a total of $13.29 million. The annual day of giving was launched when George Smith and spouse Marjorie Sable donated Smith’s Nobel prize money to create the Missouri Nobel Scholarship Fund, which will establish scholarships to support undergraduate students in the College of Arts & Sciences. The Mizzou Alumni Association Scholarship Challenge raised $56,692 for student scholarships.

University of Missouri had a record-breaking year in giving, raising more than $200 million in academic year 2019 and breaking the previous fundraising record of $170 million in 2017. This successful year in giving brought the Mizzou: Our Time to Lead campaign to total more than $1.2 billion, just $50 million shy of the campaign’s $1.3 billion 2020 goal.

Fall enrollment saw a double-digit percent increase for the second year in a row. Early numbers showed a freshman class of 5,460 – a 15% increase from the fall 2018 freshman class.

2020 The Mizzou: Our Time to Lead campaign reaches its goal ahead of schedule, raising over $1.3 billion before the campaign ends on June 30.

The global impact of COVID-19 forces the University, like many similar institutions, to close down campus prior to the Spring Break recess. Classes move online, and residence halls empty to a fraction of their usual capacity.

The Mizzou Alumni Association launches the Tigers Support Tigers campaign, focused on highlighting the efforts of Mizzou alumni during the COVID-19 pandemic. The campaign website, launched within days of the campus’s closure, offers expert commentary, volunteer opportunities and downloadable resources.

Following the departure of Alexander Cartwright, Dr. Mun Y. Choi is appointed Interim Chancellor of the University of Missouri-Columbia, in addition to his role as President of the University of Missouri System.

With graduation ceremonies postponed, the University holds its first Virtual Celebration to honor the Class of 2020 during commencement weekend. The 24-hour event features messages and videos from notable alumni around the world, including Jon Hamm, Sheryl Crow and John Anderson, and is hosted through social media content across multiple channels.

2021 Following a vote in 2020, the Mizzou Alumni Association’s Governing Board is henceforth known as the Board of Directors.

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Mizzou Football completed the South Endzone Project – a $98 million development. The project included updated player facilities, 16 suites, a 750-person field-level club, a 1,254-seat indoor club and general seating for approximately 1,324 fans.

The Mizzou Alumni Association launches MIZ Talks, an ongoing series of webinars featuring remarkable Tigers. These presentations are made available for free to all Mizzou friends and alumni, with notable speakers so far including Olympic Bronze medalist J’den Cox, BA ’17, and retired NASA astronauts Linda Godwin, MS ‘76, PhD ‘80 and Captain Dick Richards, BS ChE ‘69.

In order to best serve their academic programs, the College of Human and Environmental Sciences is restructured, with its individual departments rehomed to schools and colleges across campus prior to the start of the 2021 fall semester.

The postponed 2020 Faculty-Alumni Awards are held virtually for the first time ever, with a record-breaking number of attendees to congratulate the twelve exceptional award recipients.

The Board of Directors meets on Mizzou’s campus in April — their first in-person meeting since February 2020, due to the COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent social distancing guidelines.

By order of President Choi, the University system adds the newly created Juneteenth federal holiday to its list of recognized holidays, shutting down all operations and classes for the day.

The Mizzou Legislative Network Committee is sunseted, with the Association refocusing its advocacy efforts on a new campus-led program with wider reach and resources.

2022 Desireé Reed-Francois is named as Mizzou’s 21st Director of Intercollegiate Athletics, becoming the first female athletic director in Mizzou’s history and the first female athletic director in a public institution in the SEC. The university celebrates the historic grand opening of the Roy Blunt NextGen Precision Health Building on Mizzou’s campus. This anchoring facility harnesses the power of the four universities in the UM System, MU Health

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Care, MU Extension and external partners to bring together cutting-edge research, technologies, and treatments to transform health care and save lives.

Due to disease and advancing age, 15 declining pin oaks are removed from the Francis Quadrangle. These iconic trees are replaced with 24 “Legacy Oaks,” a variety of white oak species with an estimated life span of 200 years, and initially grown on MU’s South Farm in preparation for their transplantation on campus.

The university launches MizzouForward, a transformative, $1.5 billion investment strategy in MU’s continued research excellence. The 10-year plan includes investments in developing and rewarding high-performing faculty and staff, recruiting faculty with exceptional research backgrounds, new and renovated spaces and instrumentation for research and more.

An economic impact study finds that the University of Missouri has a $5 billion economic impact on the state, including $281.8 million generated in state and local taxes. For every dollar invested in the UM System, taxpayers received over $15 in economic benefits; an increase on the 13-1 return on investment reported just three years prior.

Following changes to NCAA rules on athletes accepting benefits and money for their name, image and likeness, the Every True Tiger Foundation (ETTF) is formed by private donors as a non-profit organization supporting Mizzou student-athletes.

Though not officially affiliated with the university, it is named the “preferred NIL collective” by Mizzou Athletics.

2023 The Sinclair School of Nursing celebrates the opening of its brand-new, $30 million School of Nursing building on the MU campus. The four-story, 64,000-square-foot facility includes high-fidelity simulation rooms, a 14-bed skills lab, and other updates to better support both hybrid and handson learning.

The university announces an initiative to build a new, state-of-the-art research reactor on campus.

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This project, called NextGen MURR, will build upon the internationally recognized excellence of the MU Research Reactor (MURR), the highest-powered university research reactor in the United States.

Following a decade of significant growth and the addition of several departments and majors, the MU School of Health Professions announces a name change to the College of Health Sciences.

The MU Research Reactor submits an application to the FDA for NCA Lu-177, a highly pure radionuclide. Once approved, the university will become the sole US-based producer of this life-saving cancer treatment ingredient.

The United States Supreme Court overturns its 2003 decision in Grutter v. Bollinger, effectively ending “affirmative action” in college admissions.

Following a directive from the Missouri Attorney General, the University of Missouri System announces that it will no longer account for race in either admissions or scholarship decisions.

Following an amendment to Missouri’s Name, Image and Likeness (NIL) law, the university begins directly accepting gifts through newly created Tiger Branding Funds for each Mizzou sport under the umbrella of the Tiger Scholarship Fund.

2024 Freshmen applications for the 2024-25 academic year hit a record high, surpassing the previous record of 22,220 applicants set in the fall of 2015.

The Mizzou chess team, formed in 2019, secures its place as a national contender after taking top prize at the 2024 Pan-American Intercollegiate Team Chess Championship, the most prestigious collegiate chess event in the Americas. They go on to win the Presidents Cup, informally known as the Final Four of college chess, later in the year.

Designs for the $250 million renovation of Memorial Stadium are revealed to the public, including 51 new suites and a premium seating area underneath the north end zone “Rock M” hill. These renovations will increase Memorial Stadium’s capacity from 62,621 to 65,000 and are expected to be

completed during the 2026 football season.

After over a decade, the MU Museum of Art and Archaeology and Museum of Anthropology return to campus. Housed in the lower level of Ellis Library, the two museums are open to the public six days a week and free of charge.

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Following the departure of Desiree Reed-Francois, Mizzou names Laird Veatch as the new Athletic Director for the University of Missouri, effective May 1, 2024. Veatch is a former football student-athlete at Kansas State University and a 25-year veteran of intercollegiate athletics with experience in the Big 12 and Southeastern Conference.

launch will celebrated with a three-day weekend of campus events in September, culminating in the highly anticipated revival of the Border Showdown against kU Football at Faurot Field.

The Mizzou Alumni Association updates and rebrands the Faculty & Alumni Awards into a new celebration. The Gold Standard Awards, to be celebrated for the first time in November, will continue to highlight the achievements and accomplishments of faculty and alumni, while also adding award categories for volunteers, Tiger families and Mizzou-owned businesses.

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MU Health Care celebrates the grand opening of its new Children’s Hospital on June 1. The new building, located on campus and connected to University Hospital, allows for easier collaboration and partnership with the MU School of Medicine and Sinclair School of Nursing, in addition to other campus resources.

In November, the Mizzou Alumni Association dedicates a new campus landmark. The MIZ Pocket Park, located just outside the Reynolds Alumni Center, highlights the iconic M-I-Z cheer first used in 1970s — one that now serves as a beloved standard greeting for Tigers worldwide.

2025 The university breaks ground on The Michael L. Parson Meat Science Education and Training Laboratory. The new facility, projected to open in 2026, will update and consolidate the College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources’ abattoir and Don Naumann Muscle Foods Processing Laboratory, also known as the Mizzou Meat Market.

The University of Missouri Board of Curators votes to name the building that houses the Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (VMDL) at Mizzou after veterinarian and former state Sen. Dr. Dan Brown. The VMDL is the only full-service veterinary diagnostic laboratory in Missouri accredited by the American Association of Veterinary Laboratory Diagnosticians.

The university publicly launches a new, $2 billion capital campaign to secure Mizzou’s standing as one of the nation’s top flagship universities. The

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VISION STATEMENT To be the global leader in alumni engagement.

MISSION STATEMENT The Mizzou Alumni Association proudly supports the best interests and traditions of Missouri’s flagship university and its alumni worldwide.

GUIDEPOSTS TO EXCELLENCE DISCOVERY

RESPECT

DIVERSITY

RESPONSIBILITY

PRIDE

TRADITION

Much like the stones which give strength to six beloved columns, these six values are supported only by the degree of excellence that they embody. The association recognizes the special worth that the pursuit of excellence creates and strives to bond our alumni together using excellence as the foundation.

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STRATEGIC PLAN 2026-2029 IGNITE ALUMNI PASSION TO FUEL ENGAGEMENT AND ADVOCACY •

Develop Champions for Mizzou

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Align & activate our powerful alumni network

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Foster a culture of service adn philanthropy

ACCELERATE GROWTH THROUGH INNOVATION AND TECHNOLOGY •

Leverage cutting-edge tools and intelligence

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Revitalize our brand to elevate visibility & relevance

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Break from convention by adopting new approaches

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Inspire pride through shared traditions & experiences

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Invest in modern and dynamic spaces

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Exceed alumni expectations

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CONSTITUTION IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF BOONE COUNTY, STATE OF MISSOURI IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION OF ) THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI ALUMNI ( ASSOCIATION FOR PRO FORMA DECREE OF ) INCORPORATION (

NUMBER 34454

Now on this day come Richmond C. Coburn, as President and R. L. Hill, as Secretary, and submit to the Court the Articles of Agreement of said association, together with a petition praying for a pro forma decree thereon, in manner provided by law, and it appearing to the Court that said petition has remained on file in the Clerk’s Office of this Court for at least three days since the same was first presented to the Court and the Court having duly examined said articles of agreement, and being duly advised in the premises, doth now consider, adjudge and determine that said Articles of Agreement, and the purposes of the Association as therein expressed, come properly within the purview of Article Ten, Chapter 32 of the Revised Statutes of the State of Missouri, 1929, and are not inconsistent with the Constitution or laws of the United States or of the State of Missouri.

IT IS THEREFORE, ordered, adjudged and decreed by the Court that the petitioners and their associates named in said Articles of Agreement be and are hereby created a body politic and corporate by and under the corporate name of The University of Missouri Alumni Association.

STATE OF MISSOURI ) ( SS COUNTY OF BOONE )

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THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI ALUMNI ASSOCIATION for the amendment of chapter decree - filed: February 17, 1981

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of the University of Missouri Alumni Association Columbia, Missouri (Revised February 7, 2020) (Amended December 15, 2025)

ARTICLE I: NAME The name of The Association shall be The University of Missouri Alumni Association hereinafter referred to as the “Association.” The University of Missouri is affectionately known as “Mizzou” by its alumni and friends, and this Association is referred to and commonly known as “The Mizzou Alumni Association.”

ARTICLE II: PURPOSE The Association was formally chartered in 1936 as an independent, not-for-profit educational corporation.

In accordance with the Pro Forma Decree of Incorporation, The corporation is formed for the purpose of promoting and furthering education in the State of Missouri. It proposes to accomplish its purposes by aiding, extending, furthering and calling to public attention the work of the University of Missouri in all of its departments and by supporting, maintaining and directing to educational ends the alumni activities of the alumni and former students of said University.

In furtherance of this purpose, the Association provides services to the University and its alumni constituency, friends, supporters of the University, students, parents, faculty and staff. Services and activities may be educational, developmental or social and may encourage both fellowship and constructive contributions to the University.

The Association is expected to facilitate these activities and to function as a communications link, act as a motivating force to provide support and express opinions to the campus administration on behalf of all members. Through the Association’s programs, chapters and related organizations, alumni are encouraged to support their alma mater and generally participate in building a greater University.

ARTICLE III: MEMBERS Section 1. Membership Requirements Section 1. Membership Requirements Members of the Association shall be those persons who: a) are graduates or former students of the University; b) have had an honorary degree conferred upon them by the University; c) have been elected to Honorary Membership in the Association by the Board; or d) have demonstrated an interest in the University but do not qualify for membership under Subsections (a), (b) or (c) of this Section.

Section 2. Regular Members Regular Members shall include all members described in Article III, Sections 1.a and 1.b who have remitted to the Association the appropriate dues established and prescribed by the Board. Regular Members shall receive all the rights and benefits of membership as may be determined from time to time by the Board.

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Section 4. Constitutional Members All former students of the University who do not remit membership dues as established by the Board shall be known as Constitutional Members of the Association. Constitutional Members shall be nonvoting members of the Association and shall be allowed those rights and benefits established from time to time by the Board. In no event shall the rights or benefits of Constitutional Members be greater or more substantial than those of Regular Members.

Section 5. Associate Members Any person who demonstrates an interest in the University of Missouri (MU) but does not qualify for membership under Article III, Sections 1.a, 1.b or 1.c, shall, upon payment of annual dues established by the Board, become an Associate Member, with rights and benefits identical to those of Regular Members. In no event shall such annual dues be an amount less than that charged Regular Members.

ARTICLE IV: BOARD OF DIRECTORS -- POWERS AND DUTIES Section 1. Authority Except as otherwise provided by law, the Pro Forma Decree of Incorporation or the Bylaws of the Association, the Board shall exercise all of the authority of the Association for its government and management. The Board may adopt duties, guidelines, policies and operating procedures that conform to the provisions of these Bylaws and that have been approved by the Board. This authority includes but is not limited to its chapters, school and college boards, affinity groups and student programs and to their corresponding bylaws, duties, guidelines, policies and operating procedures.

Section 2. District and Regional Boundaries The Board may establish and alter the territorial boundaries of the Association chapters, districts and regions as necessary.

Section 3. Resignation, Termination or Removal Any Director may resign by notice in writing to the President in care of the Secretary. Any Director may be removed from office on the Board for good cause upon the vote of at least two-thirds of the Board present at a meeting where a quorum of the Board exists. Such termination or removal shall be considered upon the request of no less than three (3) Directors; any such request shall be submitted in writing to the President in care of the Secretary. Once such a request is received by the Secretary, the President shall put the Director on administrative leave from the Board until the termination or removal process is complete.

The Director proposed for termination or removal shall receive written notice through electronic or postal mail not less than fourteen (14) days in advance of the meeting at which the issue of removal or termination is to be addressed. Upon request of the Director subject to the removal or termination action, a hearing shall be held at said meeting prior to the vote of the Board.

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Section 3. Honorary Members Any person who has rendered distinguished service to the University of Missouri (MU) or to the Association may be elected to Honorary Membership in the Association by the Board and shall have all rights and benefits of Regular Members, without the obligation of paying dues.

Section 4. Vacancies In the event of a vacancy on the Board, the Directors shall be asked to submit names to be considered by the Nominating Committee in care of the Secretary. The Nominating Committee will submit a recommendation to the remaining Directors who shall, by majority vote, appoint a Regular, Honorary or Associate Member to fill the unexpired term of the vacating Director, unless otherwise established by these Bylaws.

If the uncompleted term is less than six months, the abbreviated service of the replacement Director shall not be counted toward the limits established in Article V, Section 1.e.

Section 5. Regular Meetings The Board shall meet at least three (3) times each year for the transaction of business, at a time and place to be designated by the Secretary in consultation with the President. Notice of meetings shall be Communicated to the Board not less than fourteen (14) days prior to the meeting date. New Directors and Officers will be elected at the spring meeting each year.

Section 6. Special Meetings Special meetings may be called on the initiative of the President and shall be called by the Secretary in consultation with the President in the event of a resolution by the Board or upon written Communication by at least eight (8) Directors. Communication shall be given with a minimum of two (2) days’ notice for periodic or special meetings. Such meetings may be held anywhere in the State of Missouri, or by use of any means of Communication by which all Directors participating may simultaneously hear each other during the meeting as defined by the Board and the Bylaws.

Section 7. Quorum The presence of thirteen (13) Directors of the Board shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business and a vote by a majority of those Directors present at such time, unless otherwise provided by law, the Pro Forma Decree of Incorporation or the Bylaws of the Association, shall constitute official and duly authorized action on any matter within the jurisdiction of the Board.

Section 8. Action Without Meeting Any action required or permitted to be taken by the Board or a committee of the Board may be taken without a meeting if consent in writing, setting forth the action so taken, shall be agreed by the consensus of a quorum. The same rules for quorum apply as set forth in Article IV, Section 7. For purposes of this section, an electronic mail transmission from an electronic mail address on record constitutes a valid writing.

The intent of this provision is to allow the Board to use electronic mail to approve actions, as long as a quorum of Directors gives consent. The consent will have the same force and effect as a unanimous vote at a meeting duly held, and may be stated as such in any certificate or document. The Secretary shall file all individual written consents and record such number within the minutes of the meetings of the Board.

Section 9. Executive Committee (a) Composition: An Executive Committee shall be established, whose members shall serve one (1) year terms commencing on July 1 of each year. The Executive Committee shall consist of the President, the Immediate Past President, the President-Elect, the Secretary and the Treasurer. All Executive Committees members shall be voting members of this committee. (b) Powers and Duties: The Executive Committee shall meet at the discretion of the President or at the request of two (2) members of the Executive Committee to discuss Association personnel and/or other highly sensitive issues affecting the Association. Unless otherwise provided by law, the Pro Forma Decree of Incorporation or the Bylaws of the Association, said Executive Committee shall have full authority to conduct the business of the Association, subject to the approval of the Board at its next regular or special meeting. An act, or authorization of an act, by the Executive Committee shall be as effective for all purposes as the act or authorization of the Board, including authorization of activities, expenditures

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and all other matters normally within the jurisdiction of the Board, so long as the action is approved by a vote of a majority of the total membership of said Executive Committee.

Section 10. Duties of the Board of Directors Directors are to fulfill the duties, responsibilities, and standards of board membership. Directors will exercise the fiduciary duty of care, the duty of loyalty to the purpose and best interests of the Association, and the duty of obedience to ensure that the Association is acting at all times in accordance with its mission and purposes. Directors will oversee the Association’s strategic plan and approve its annual operating plan and goals. Each Director will comply with all expectations, policies, and procedures.

Section 11. Duties of the Professional Association Staff (a) The Executive Director of the Alumni Association shall administer the Association’s budget and shall provide staff support for the Association programs. The Executive Director, subject to the direction of the Board and the President, is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Association. The Executive Director shall be the Association’s liaison with the University administration. The Executive Director will report to an appropriately senior position at the University, as determined by the University Chancellor or designee. The Executive Director, or the Executive Director’s designee, is the Secretary to the Board and to the Executive Committee. (b) The Executive Director shall coordinate the University’s institutional advancement effort with the Alumni Association.

Section 12. Expenditures The Board must authorize any expenditure in excess of $25,000 of funds not allocated in the budget of the Association.

Section 13. Committees and Task Forces (a) The Association establishes committees to perform duties as identified by the Board and the Bylaws; (b) Committees shall maintain written guidelines and operating procedures that conform to the provisions of these Bylaws and that have been approved by the Board; (c) The President shall fill all vacancies on committees each year; (d) The Board or the President may, from time to time, establish and appoint ad hoc committees or task forces deemed necessary to support the organization’s long-range plan or as appropriate to serve in an advisory capacity. The chair and any member of any such advisory committee or task force must be a Regular, Honorary or Associate Member of the Association; (e) The President of the Association automatically shall be an ex-officio member of all committees and task forces established in accordance with Subsections (a) and (d) of this Section. Committee vacancies shall be filled by the Association President. A substantial number of the members of each standing committee or task force shall be persons who are not Directors with the exception of the Governance Committee and internal Board ad hoc committees, which shall be comprised exclusively of Directors; (f) The President of the Association, in consultation with the Executive Director, shall appoint individuals as requested to represent the Association on University and Association committees and bodies.

Appointees may be current Directors, past Directors, alumni, faculty, and current students of the University, or community volunteers. The Executive Director shall maintain a list and timeline of required appointments for the President on behalf of the Association.

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ARTICLE V: BOARD OF DIRECTORS -- SELECTION AND ELECTION Section 1. Term and Eligibility The terms and eligibility of the Board of Directors shall be as follows: (a) A Director of the Board shall be a Regular, Honorary or Associate Member of the Association in good standing; (b) All Director terms, including Treasurer and Chairs, are for two (2) years except the terms of the President, Immediate Past President and President-Elect which are for one (1) year; (c) No person shall be selected for more than two (2) consecutive terms as a Director, except as fol lows: 1) Officers listed in Article VI, Section 1, shall be Directors of the Board for as long as they hold office, without regard to any limit otherwise imposed by this Section; 2) Chairs of committees and the Treasurer shall not serve more than six (6) years cumulatively on the Board including their time as Directors. They also shall not serve more than two (2) consecu tive terms as a Chair or the Treasurer. Once the terms for a Chair or Treasurer has expired, they shall not be eligible to become a Director; 3) After absence from the Board for a minimum of two (2) years, any former Director may be selected for additional terms as a Director. However, such additional service is again subject to the limits imposed herein, and 4) Provided however, the position of President Elect shall not require an absence from the Board. (d) The abbreviated service of a Director selected to fill an uncompleted term of less than six months in accordance with Article IV, Section 4, shall not be counted toward any limit otherwise established by this Section; (e) No person shall serve as a Director of the Association while serving as an employee of the University if service as a Director would give rise to the appearance of impropriety or of a conflict of interest in the performance of the duties of such person as a Director; (f) One (1) Director may not hold two (2) positions simultaneously.

Section 2. Board of Directors Composition The Board shall be composed of twenty-four (24) voting Directors, and other non-voting Directors, as follows: (a) Seventeen (17) Directors of which four (4) Directors shall be appointed at large by the President for two-year terms, one half in alternating years; (b) Four (4) elected Association Officers: President, Immediate Past President, President-Elect and Treasurer; (c) One (1) non-elected Association Officer; Secretary (who shall be an ex-officio, nonvoting member of the Board);

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(e) One (1) Chair of the Awards and Recognition committee (f) One (1) Director from the Alumni Association Student Board (“AASB”), as selected by AASB; (g) The Vice Chancellor for Advancement and other persons as recommended by the Executive Director for approval by the Executive Committee (all such persons such shall be ex-officio, nonvoting members of the Board); (h) All other Past Presidents, who shall be ex-officio, nonvoting members of the Board, and who may be requested to attend specific meetings and perform specific functions at the discretion of the President.

Section 3. Association Officers Officers of the Association, except for the Secretary, shall be considered elected to the Board at the time elected to any office named in Article VI, Section 1, and shall retain membership upon the Board so long as they hold such office. The election of a sitting Director to any office named in Article VI, Section 1, shall constitute a vacancy in their previous Board position, which shall be filled by the Board in accordance with Article IV, Section 4.

Section 4. Nominating Committee

By January 1, the President shall name a Nominating Committee. The Secretary shall publish notice of the coming election in Association communication channels, such notice to include the address of the Secretary, who will receive nominations. The Nominating Committee shall submit to the Board the nominations for Officers, Chairs, and appropriate Directors for the ensuing year as stated in Article V, Section 2. Nominees need not be members of the Board.

The Immediate Past President shall serve as chair. This committee shall be drawn from the following: current Directors, past Directors within four years of their last date of service on the Board or current members of standing or ad hoc committees. The President of the Association automatically shall be an ex-officio, nonvoting member of such Nominating Committee.

The Nominating Committee will strive to ensure the slate of Directors for the Board will be composed of members with a diversity of skills, perspectives, backgrounds, geographic locations and other considerations which will promote creativity and innovation and yields differing voices that can play important roles in accomplishing the Association’s mission.

Section 5. Election Election of Officers and Directors shall occur at least fourteen (14) days after Communication of said election, and shall take place at the first meeting of the Board held after such period has elapsed. Election procedure shall be determined by the Board but must allow the will of a majority of those present and voting to prevail.

At the meeting, additional nominations from the floor shall be permitted before the election. Nominees need not be members of the Board.

Section 6. Ethics and Conflicts of Interest Directors shall comply with the Association approved Ethics and Conflict of Interest Policy as adopted by the Board, including any subsequent amendments made by an affirmative vote of the Board.

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(d) One (1) Chair of the Belonging and Engagement committee

disclose such interest to the Board in care of the Secretary prior to any action being taken thereon. Any Director who is so interested may be counted in determining the existence of a quorum at any meeting at which such action may be considered, but shall not be entitled to vote on such action. No action of the Association shall be rendered void solely by the fact that any of the Directors are so interested, but subsequent disclosure of such interest may be a basis for the Board to rescind such action.

If a Director does not disclose a business or personal interest in a matter before the Board, and then votes or otherwise exerts influence on the matter to the Director’s direct or ancillary benefit, then the Executive Committee may remove said Director by a majority vote of the Executive Committee. The Association shall also have all other remedies afforded by law against said Director.

ARTICLE VI: OFFICERS Section 1. Term and Eligibility The term and eligibility of the Officers shall be as follows: (a) The terms for President, Immediate Past President and President-Elect of the Association shall be one (1) year;

(b) The term for the Treasurer shall be two (2) years and no person shall be selected for more than two (2) consecutive terms as Treasurer; (c) Officer terms begin on July 1; (d) The Board shall elect Regular, Honorary or Associate Members of the Association to fill the offices of President-Elect and Treasurer; (e) Upon serving as the President-Elect for one year, the President-Elect shall automatically assume the office of President the following year. Upon serving as President for one year, the President shall automatically assume the office of Immediate Past President the follwing year; (f) Officers elected by the Board are, by virtue of their election, Directors of the Board; (g) One person may not hold two (2) offices simultaneously.

Section 2. Resignation, Termination or Removal Any Officer may resign by notice in writing to the President in care of the Secretary. Any Officer may be removed from the Board for good cause upon the vote of at least two-thirds of the Board present at a meeting where a quorum of the Board exists. Such termination or removal shall be considered upon the request of no less than three (3) Directors; any such request shall be submitted in writing to the Secretary.

Once such a request is received by the Secretary, the Executive Committee shall put the Officer on administrative leave from the Board until the termination or removal process is complete.

The Officer proposed for termination or removal shall receive written notice through electronic or postal mail not less than fourteen (14) days in advance of the meeting at which the issue of removal or termination is to be addressed. Upon request of the Officer subject to the removal or termination action, a hearing shall be held at said meeting prior to the vote of the Board.

Section 3. Vacancies In the event of a vacancy in the office of President, the President-Elect shall fill the office for the unexpired term. Other vacancies in the Officers of the Association may be filled by the Board for the unexpired term in accordance with Article IV, Section 4. In the event of the absence or inability to act of the President, the

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In the event a vacancy exists in the office of President Elect, the Directors shall be asked to submit names to be considered by the Nominating Committee in care of the Secretary. The Nominating Committee will submit a recommendation to the Board who shall, by majority vote, appoint a Regular, Honorary or Associate Member to fill the unexpired term of the vacating President Elect, unless otherwise established by these Bylaws.

Section 4. Duties of the President The President shall call and preside at all meetings of the Association, of the Board, and of the Executive Committee; shall make all appointments as specified in Article IV, Section 12, and Article V, Section 2.a; shall have general charge of and control over the programs of the Association, subject to the direction of the Board; shall be an ex-officio member of all committees and task forces established in Article IV, Section 12 and shall perform additional duties as may be prescribed from time to time by the Board or the Bylaws of the Association.

Section 5. Duties of the Immediate Past President The Immediate Past President shall ensure stability and succession during Officer and Director transitions; shall provide continuity to the Association by providing historical context for issues; shall serve as chair of the Nominating Committee; shall be the primary liaison from the Past President’s Council to the Board and shall perform additional duties as may be prescribed from time to time by the Board or the Bylaws of the Association.

Section 6. Duties of the President-Elect The President-Elect shall assist the President in the programs of the Association; shall perform and discharge the duties of the President in case of the absence of the President; shall serve as chair of the Governance Committee and shall perform additional duties as may be prescribed from time to time by the Board or the Bylaws of the Association.

Section 7. Duties of the Treasurer The Treasurer, under the direction of the Executive Committee and subject to such regulations as the Board shall prescribe, shall oversee the finances of the Association, including the financial policies, budget, and audit; shall report to the Board on a regular basis on the nature and extent of all finances and investments of the Association; shall serve as chair of the Finance Committee and shall perform such additional duties as may be prescribed from time to time by the Board or the Bylaws of the Association.

Section 8. Duties of the Secretary The Secretary will be filled by the Executive Director or the Executive Director’s designee. The Secretary shall keep all records of the Association; shall have made and preserved a record of all proceedings of the Board and Executive Committee; shall be the custodian of the corporate records and the seal of the Association; shall keep records of all Members and Directors of the Association; shall be authorized to sign any contracts or other instruments for the transaction in the ordinary course of business and shall perform other duties as may be prescribed from time to time by the Board or by the Bylaws of the Asso-

ARTICLE VII: DUES Section 1. Annual Dues The Board may establish and prescribe annual dues for membership in the Association. All dues-paying members of the Association (as well as Honorary Members, who are relieved of the obligation to pay dues)

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President-Elect shall temporarily carry out the duties of the office. In the event both the President and the President-Elect are absent or unable to perform their duties, the Immediate Past President shall serve as President pro tempore.

shall enjoy all the rights and benefits as may be determined from time to time by the Board.

Section 2. Special and Promotional Memberships The Board may, at its discretion, adopt family memberships, life memberships, interim memberships, trial memberships and other special or promotional memberships.

ARTICLE VIII: PUBLICATIONS ARTICLE VII: DUES The Association shall edit, publish, issue and maintain an alumni magazine to be known as the MIZZOU magazine, to be published throughout the year at such intervals as may be determined by the Board. The direction of the policies and management of the publication shall be vested in the Board.

ARTICLE IX: UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI DIVISION OF ADVANCEMENT The Association endorses and pledges its support to the University of Missouri Division of Advancement, which is the official advancement office of the University.

ARTICLE X: INCLUSION The Association does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin, disability, socioeconomic standing, marital status, relationship status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its activities or operations. These activities include, but are not limited to, selection of volunteers and vendors, and provision of services. The Association is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all alumni, members of our staff, volunteers, friends, donors and vendors.

ARTICLE XI: INDEMNIFICATION AND LIABILITY OF DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS Section 1. Indemnification Each person who is or was a Director or Officer of the Association, shall be indemnified by the Association as of right to the full extent permitted or authorized by the laws of the State of Missouri, as now in effect and as hereafter amended, against any liability, judgment, fine, amount paid in settlement, cost and expense (including attorney’s fees) asserted or threatened against and incurred by such person in his or her capacity as or arising out of his or her status as a Director or Officer of this or such other association, corporation or legal entity.

The indemnification provided by this bylaw provision shall not be exclusive of any other rights to which those indemnified shall be entitled under any other bylaw or under any agreement, vote of disinterested Directors or otherwise, and shall not limit in any way any right which the Association may have to make different or further indemnification with respect to the same or different persons or classes of persons.

Section 2. Liability No person shall be liable to the Association for any loss, damage, liability or expense suffered by it on account of any action taken or admitted to be taken by him or her as a Director or Officer of the Association or of any other association, corporation or legal entity which he or she serves as a Director or Officer at the request of the Association , if such person (a) exercises the same degree of care and skill as a prudent person would have exercised under the circumstances and the conduct of his or her own affairs, or (b) took or admitted to take such action in reliance upon advice of counsel of the Association or for such other association, corporation or legal entity, or upon statements made or information furnished by Directors, Officers, employees or agents of the Association,, or of such other association, corporation or other legal entity, which he or she had no reasonable grounds to disbelieve.

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ARTICLE XII: AMENDMENTS, REVISIONS AND NON-SUBSTANTIVE CHANGES Section 1. Amendments and Revisions The Board may amend, adopt or repeal these Bylaws by the vote of two-thirds of the Directors present at any regular or special meeting, provided that the notice of said meeting shall contain a verbatim statement of the proposed amendment or revision and that such notice be sent to the Directors at their electronic or postal address of record at least seven (7) days in advance of said meeting. Amendments must be submitted to the Secretary of the Association for review under procedures approved by the Executive Committee.

Section 2. Non-Substantive Changes The Executive Committee is authorized to approve non-substantive changes to the Bylaws in order to correct grammar, spelling and numbering, and to update changes to title of University departments, officials and employees, without need for an amendment.

ARTICLE XIII: MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS Section 1. Fiscal Year The fiscal year of the Association shall be from the 1st day of July each year through the 30th day of June of the succeeding calendar year.

Section 2. Parliamentary Procedure The current edition of Robert’s Rules of Order Newly Revised, as amended from time to time, shall govern the meetings, rules, guidelines, motions, agendas and related matters of the Association insofar as those rules are not inconsistent with or in conflict with the Pro Forma Decree of Incorporation, the Bylaws of the Association or the laws of the State of Missouri.

Section 3. Definitions As used in these Bylaws, the following terms shall mean: (a) Association or Alumni Association: The University of Missouri Alumni Association or The Mizzou Alumni Association; (b) Board or Board of Directors: The Board of Directors of The University of Missouri Alumni Association; (c) Bylaws: The Bylaws of The University of Missouri Alumni Association; (d) Chair: A Director of The Association serving as Chair of a committee as identified in Article V, Sections 2.d and e;

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Section 3. Insurance The Association shall purchase and maintain insurance on behalf of any person who is or was a Director, Officer, employee or agent of the Association , or is or was serving at the request of the Association as a Director, Officer, employee or agent of another association, corporation or legal entity against any liability asserted against him or her and incurred by him or her in any such capacity, arising out of his or her status as such, whether or not the Association would have the power to indemnify, him or her, against such liabilities under the provisions of this Article. The acquisition of such insurance shall not be deemed to satisfy the obligations of indemnification as stated in Article XI, Sections 1 and 2. The determination as to whether or not an individual has complied with the standards of conduct, as above set forth in Article XI, Sections 1 and 2, shall be made by disinterested members of the Board of the Association.

(e) Communication: Shall include in person meeting, internet video meeting, telephonic conference call, electronic or postal mail, or other technology-assisted means of participation as defined by the Board; (f) Director: A member of the Board of Directors of The University of Missouri Alumni Association; (g) Executive Committee: A committee of the Board composed of the President, Immediate Past President, President-Elect, Secretary and Treasurer; (h) Executive Director: The Executive Director of the Alumni Association; (i) Immediate Past President: The President shall assume the office of Immediate Past President at the conclusion of that term; (j) Member: Any member, associate member or honorary member of The Association in accordance with the Pro Forma Decree of Incorporation and identified in Article III; (k) Nominating Committee: A committee of the Board composed of the Immediate Past President, current Directors, past Directors within four years of their last date of service on the Board or cur rent members of standing or ad hoc committees; (l) Officer: An elected officer of the Association, as identified in Article VI, Section 1; (m) Past President: A Member who served a term as the President of the Board of The Association; (n) President: The President of The Association elected in accordance with Article VI, Section 3; (o) President-Elect: The President-Elect of The Association elected in accordance with Article VI, Section 1 to immediately succeed the current President at the conclusion of the that term in accor dance with these Bylaws; (p) Pro Forma Decree of Incorporation: The Articles of Agreement of the University of Missouri Alumni Association; (q) Secretary: The Executive Director of The Association shall serve as Secretary with voting rights on the Executive Committee; (r) Treasurer: The Treasurer of the Association elected in accordance with Article VI, Section 1; (s) University: The University of Missouri (MU).

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TIGER WALK

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Charles Allen

1911-1912

Harry E. Ridings

1854-1855

R.L. Todd (Corresponding Secretary)

1912-1914

Charles Ross

1854-1855

Sterling Paige, Jr. (Recording Secretary)

1914-1916

Hugh MacKay

1916-1918

H.H. Kinyon

1918-1919

Vaughn Bryant

1919

C.H. Willliams (acting)

1855-1870 1870-1871

D.W.B. Kurtz

1871-1876 1875-1878

S.C. Douglass

1919-1921

C.E. Kane

1878-1880

Scott Hayes

1921

T.C. Morelock (acting)

1880-1881

R.W. Gentry

1922-1944

R.L. (Bob) Hill

1881-1887

C.B. Rollins

1944-1946

Thelma Woods (interim)

1887-1891

Thomas J. Lowry

1946-1951

Herbert Bunker

1891-1895

C.B. Sebastian

1951-1968

Guy H. (Bus) Entsminger

1895-1899

N.T. Gentry

1968-1971

Jean Madden

1899-1901

S.F. Conley

1971-1974

William Dalzell

1901-1902

W.H. Turner

1974-1979

Steve Roszell

1902-1904

F.W. Niedermeyer

1979-1981

Sharon Baysinger

1904-1905

N.T. Gentry

1981-1986

Thomas Schultz

1905-1906

L.E. Bates

1986-1992

George Walker

1906-1908

Merril E. Otis

1992-1993

James Irvin

1908-1909

W.F. Woodruff

1994-2004

J. Todd Coleman

1909-1910

William G. Bek

2004-

Todd McCubbin

1910-1911

J.E. Chasnoff

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MAA SECRETARIES & EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS

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MAA PAST PRESIDENTS 1853-1857 Odon Guitar

1944-1948 Silas Oak Hunter

1989-1990 J. Edward Travis III

1857-1865 Walter Lenoir

1948-1950 Don McVay

1990-1991 Bob H. Dixson

1865-1869 Odon Guitar

1950-1953 Harold Niedorp

1991-1992 Richard P. Moore

1869-1870 Walter Lenoir

1953-1955 Cullen Coil

1992-1993 Thomas J. Lawson

1870-1871 Andrew J. Thomas

1955-1956 Richmond J. Charmier

1993-1994 Gerald L. Johnson

1871-1873 Alexander F. Denny

1956-1957 Dutton Brookfield

1994-1995 Carolyn L. Wiley

1873-1874 Luther Collier

1957-1958 Flavius Freeman

1995-1996 G. P. “Rusty” Jandl

1874-1877 Odon Guitar

1958-1959 John Albert Morris

1996-1997 Brock L. Hessing

1877-1878 L.B. Wilkes

1959-1960 William R. Toler

1997-1998 Jean B. Snider

1878-1881 Shannon C. Douglass

1960-1962 J. Gordon Blackmore

1998-1999 Mark A. Miller

1882 Alex F. Denny

1962-1963 Eddie Sowers

1999-2000 Melodie A. Powell

1883-1884 Odon Guitar

1963-1964 Bradford Brett

2000-2001 Cordelia M. Esry

1885-1886 Robert L. Todd

1964-1966 William Tucker

2001-2002 Dale R. Ludwig

1887-1888 Edwin W. Stephens

1966-1967 Marvin McQueen

2002-2003 Steven S. Vincent

1889-1890 Curtis B. Rollins

1967-1969 Beauford W. Robinson

2003-2004 Deborah Snellen

1891-1894 Gardiner Lathrop

1969-1971 Garth Landis

2004-2005 R. Doug Crews

1895-1896 Charles E. Yeater

1971-1972 Darryl Francis

2005-2006 Jay M. Dade

1897-1898 Isidor Loeb

1972-1973 Frank Williams

2006-2007 Kimberly L. Voss

1899-1900 North T. Gentry

1973-1974 Mitch M. Murch

2007-2008 Titus J. Blackmon

1901-1902 Woodson Moss

1974-1975 Cordell W. Tindall

2008-2009 Craig M. Lalumandier

1903-1904 Luther M. Defoe

1975-1976 William M. Symon, Jr.

2009-2010 Jacqueline McEntire Clark

1905-1907 C. M. Jackson

1976-1977 John N. Booth

2010-2011 Randall C. Wright

1908-1909 John C. Leggett

1977-1978 Doris A. England

2011-2012 Pamela M. Oberdiek

1910-1911 Earl F. Nelson

1978-1979 Jerome N. Tiemann

2012-2013 James B. Gwinner

1912-1914 Odon Guitar Jr.

1979-1980 Barbara Houston Moore 2013-2014 Tracey E. Mershon

1914-1916 R. B. Caldwell

1980-1981 Thomas D. Schultz

2014-2015 W. Dudley McCarter

1916-1920 Allen McReynolds

1981-1982 Eugene A. Leonard

2015-2016 Sherri E. Gallick

1920-1922 Forest C. Donnell

1982-1983 Norris W. Phillips

2016-2017 Ted D. Ayres

1922-1930 Frank Rollins

1983-1984 G. Jack McCausland

2017-2018 Bruce E. McKinney

1930-1934 Wilber Cochel

1984-1985 William C. Lenox

2018-2019 Andrea Allison-Putman

1934-1938 Richmond C. Coburn

1985-1986 Edward K. Powell

2019-2020 Steven W. Hays

1938-1940 Byron Spencer

1986-1987 Joe L. Moseley

2020-2021 Robin R. Wenneker

1940-1942 Allen Oliver

1987-1988 Eleanor R. Frasier

2021-2022 Sabrina B. McDonnell

1942-1944 Laurence M. Hyde

1988-1989 Carl L. Schweitzer

2022-2023 Jeff Vogel

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2023-2024 Mindy Mazur 2024-2025 Leigh Anne Taylor Knight 2026-2025 Kim Utlaut

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GOVERNANCE BOARD JOB DESCRIPTIONS BOARD MEMBER EXPECTATIONS POLICIES & PROCEDURES ETHICS & CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY 2025-2026 BOARD OF DIRECTORS STANDING COMMITTEES & COMMITTEE GUIDELINES AD HOC COMMITTEES NETWORKS CHAPTER BYLAWS & ORGANIZATION BYLAWS

BOARD JOB DESCRIPTIONS ASSOCIATION OFFICERS Officers of the Association with the exception of the Secretary shall be considered elected to the Board of Directors at the time elected to any office named in Article V, Section 1, and shall retain membership upon the Board so long as they hold such office. The election of a sitting Director to any office named in Article V, Section 1, shall constitute a vacancy in their previous Board position, which shall be filled by the Board in accordance with Article III, Section 3.

DUTIES OF THE PRESIDENT The President shall call and preside at all meetings of the Association, of the Board of Directors, and of the Executive Committee; shall make all appointments as specified in Article III, Section 11, and Article IV, Section 2; shall have general charge of and control over the programs of the Association, subject to the direction of the Board; shall be an ex-officio member of all committees and task forces established in Article III, Section 12 and shall perform additional duties as may be prescribed from time to time by the Board of Directors or the Bylaws of the Association.

DUTIES OF THE PRESIDENT-ELECT The President-Elect shall assist the President in the programs of the Association, perform and discharge the duties of the President in case of the absence of the President, serve as Chair of the Governance Committee and perform additional duties as may be prescribed from time to time by the Board of Directors or the Bylaws of the Association.

DUTIES OF THE TREASURER The Treasurer, under the direction of the Executive Committee and subject to such regulations as the Board shall prescribe, shall oversee the finances of the Association, including the financial policies, budget, and audit; shall report to the Board on a regular basis on the nature and extent of all finances and investments of the Association; shall serve as chair of the Finance Committee and shall perform such additional duties as may be prescribed from time to time by the Board or the Bylaws of the Association.

DUTIES OF THE IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT The Immediate Past President shall be the chair of the Nominating Committee and shall have such authority and perform such duties as may from time to time be delegated by the President or the Board.

DUTIES OF THE SECRETARY The Secretary shall have made and preserved a record of all proceedings of the Association and shall perform other duties as may be prescribed from time to time by the Board of Directors or by the Bylaws of the Association.

DUTIES OF THE PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION STAFF The Executive Director of the Alumni Association, shall administer the Association’s budget and shall provide staff support for Association programs. The Executive Director, subject to the direction of the Board of Directors and the President, is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Association. The Executive Director shall be the Association’s liaison with the University administration. The Executive Director, or the Executive Director’s designee, also shall perform the duties of Secretary to the Board of Directors, and the Executive Committee.

The Executive Director shall coordinate the University’s institutional advancement effort with the Alumni Association.

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BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEMBER EXPECTATIONS ADVOCACY • • • • • • •

Passion for Mizzou with a commitment to remain informed about MAA’s mission, services, policies, and programs Prepared at all times to speak well of Mizzou and MAA as an advocate for both Opportunities to advocate: Seek to stay up-to-date on Mizzou news as well as trends and developments in alumni engagement Practice your MAA elevator speech and deliver it every chance you get Recruit high quality individuals for the MAA Board or other volunteer service Nominate individuals for Mizzou recognition programs

ENGAGEMENT • • • • • • •

Eager to participate in Board meetings by coming prepared, asking intentional questions, and faithful review of financial statements Accept committee and Board assignments with enthusiasm and follow through on them Opportunities to engage: Attend signature MAA events when possible as well as events hosted by chapters and affiliated organizations Collect feedback proactively within your Mizzou network to assess experiences and impressions Mentor other Board members and volunteers

INTEGRITY • • • • •

Exhibit discretion and follow established conflict of interest, conduct and confidentiality policies of the MAA including expectations related to social media Trust fellow Board members and be worthy of their trust by voicing input in a responsible way and expressing dissenting views in a constructive and respectful manner Opportunities to model integrity: Leverage personal expertise and industry connections to enhance MAA Promote Mizzou and MAA via personal social media including addition of MAA to your LinkedIn profile

FINANCIAL SUPPORT • • • • • • •

Dues paying member of the MAA Understand the purpose of the Mizzou Traditions Fund and personally support its fundraising efforts Opportunities to invest in Mizzou: Recruit at least one Tiger (or 10!) to join you in supporting MAA through membership or giving Upgrade to life membership Consider forgoing travel reimbursement and/or returning a like amount in a gift to MAA Support the Mizzou Traditions Fund at the Traditions Circle level

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POLICIES AND PROCEDURES of the University of Missouri Alumni Association Columbia, Missouri (Approved April 17, 2020) The University of Missouri Alumni Association (“Association”) and its Board of Directors (“Board”) established the following policies to enable the Board to proudly support the best interests and traditions of Missouri’s flagship university and its alumni worldwide.

These policies apply to the Mizzou Alumni Association Board of Directors and Association Committees.

ASSOCIATION MATERIALS AND MARKS The University has created policies that define and limit how its materials and marks may be used.

USE OF STATIONARY Official Association stationery may not be used in outside business, personal, and other private or political activities of the Board and Committee members.

USE OF LOGOS, TRADEMARKS AND SERVICE MARKS It is a violation of University policy to use the name of the University or any of the University’s logos, trademarks or service marks in materials intended to endorse or promote outside interests or to otherwise enhance private gain.

EMERGENCY COMMUNICATION The Board and Committee members should not post speculative information. Refer all traffic to the University’s official accounts. The twitter account @MUAlert and website mualert.missouri.edu are the designated communication channels in the case of any University emergency situation. Contact an Association staff member immediately if you discover erroneous information about an unfolding crisis.

MEDIA These policies are meant to assist the Board and its Committee members in interacting with legacy media and using social media in an effective and responsible manner. At the same time, we have a duty to protect our brand identity and minimize actual or potential legal and brand risks. This will protect both your reputation and the reputation of the Association.

LEGACY MEDIA POLICY This policy is intended to address non-routine contact with the media for the Board and Committee members. To ensure quality and consistency, all media contacts are to be handled by the Executive Director or their designee.

The term “legacy media” should be broadly understood for purposes for this policy to include radio, television, newspapers, magazines and similar mass media outlets.

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The Association encourages its Board and Committee members to use social media to coordinate activities, connect with colleagues, advocate for the University of Missouri and promote the Mizzou brand.

We recognize the role and importance of social media as a highly effective tool for sharing ideas and exchanging information.

The term “social media” should be broadly understood for purposes of this policy to include blogs, microblogs, electronic newsletters, online forums, and social networking sites, such as Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, Pinterest, Instagram, and Snapchat and other sites and services that permit users to create online communities to share information, ideas, personal messages, and other content in a contemporaneous manner. This policy provides guidance for the Association’s Board and its committee members use of social media.

PRINCIPLES The following principles apply to the official use of social media on behalf of the Association as well as personal use of social media when referencing the Association. The Board and its Committees should:

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Be aware of the effect their actions may have on their personal images, as well as the Association’s image. The information that the Board and Committee members post or publish may be public information for a long time.

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Use their best judgment in posting material that is neither inappropriate nor harmful to the Association, the University and its advocates.

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Remember that the following type of social media content, although not an exclusive list, is prohibited: posting commentary, content, or images that are defamatory, pornographic, proprietary, harassing, libelous, or that can create a hostile environment.

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Not publish, post or release any information that is considered confidential or not public. If there are questions about what is considered confidential, the Board and its Committee members should check with the Mizzou Alumni Association office.

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Not display content where the subject has the expectation of privacy. It is best to try and get appropriate permission from the subject before they display content through social media and other channels. Please avoid taking pictures of children unless you have verbal or written permission from their parent.

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Obtain appropriate permission to use a third party’s copyrights, copyrighted material, trademarks, service marks or other intellectual property.

MEDIA INTERACTION Both legacy and social media sometimes generate press and media attention or legal questions. The Board and Committee members should refer these inquiries to authorized Association staff members.

Volunteers should not represent that the Association has authorized them to speak on behalf of the Association or that the Association has approved their messages, unless they have received prior written authorization to do so from the Executive Director or their assignee.

RESPONDING TO OFFENSIVE LANGUAGE OR INAPPROPRIATE COMMENTS If the Board and Committee members encounter a situation while using social media that threatens to

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become antagonistic, they should disengage from the dialogue in a polite manner and seek the advice of an Association staff member.

MONITORING The Association reserves the right to monitor comments or discussions about the Association, its Board, its volunteers and the programs, chapters and related organizations posted on the internet, including social media websites, by anyone, including staff and the Board of Directors.

VIOLATIONS If the Executive Committee of the Board has reasonable cause to believe that a member of the Board or its Committees has failed to adhere to the Policies of the Association, the Executive Committee shall: (a) Inform the member of the Board or its Committees of the basis for such a belief and afford the interested person an opportunity to explain the alleged Policy violation. (b) Upon receipt of the response of the interested person in question, if the Executive Committee determines that the Board or Committee member has in fact willfully violated an Association Policy, it shall take appropriate corrective or remedial action including censure, termination or removal actions as outlined in the Bylaws.

DEFINITIONS (a) Association or Alumni Association: The University of Missouri Alumni Association or The Miz zou Alumni Association; (b) Board or Board of Directors: The Board of Directors of The University of Missouri Alumni Association; (c) Bylaws: The Bylaws of The University of Missouri Alumni Association; (d) Committee: Association committees and task forces established to perform duties as identified by the Board and the Bylaws; (e) Executive Committee: A committee of the Board composed of the President, Immediate PastPresident, President-Elect, Secretary and Treasurer; (f) Executive Director: The Associate Vice Chancellor for Alumni Relations shall serve as the Executive Director of the Alumni Association; (g) Mizzou: The University of Missouri is affectionately known as “Mizzou” by its alumni and friends, and this Association is referred to and commonly known as “The Mizzou Alumni Association; (h) Mizzou Alumni Association: The University of Missouri Alumni Association; (i) Policy: The policies and procedures of the Association passed by the Board in accordance with its Bylaws;

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(j) University: The University of Missouri (MU).

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OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI ALUMNI ASSOCIATION

ANNUAL STATEMENT OF ACKNOWLEDGMENT JULY 1, 2025 – JUNE 30, 2026

By signing below, I acknowledge that:

1.

I have received a copy of the Policies and Procedures for the University of Missouri Alumni Association.

2. I have read and understand the Policies and Procedures.

3. I agree to comply with the Policies and Procedures.

4. I understand that these Policies and Procedures apply to all people with Board-delegated powers.

Printed Name

Board Director, Officer, or Committee Member (Signature)

Board or Committee Representing

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ETHICS AND CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI ALUMNI ASSOCIATION COLUMBIA, MISSOURI (Revised April 17, 2020)

ARTICLE I: PURPOSE The purpose of the Ethics and Conflict of Interest policy is to protect the University of Missouri Alumni Association (“Association”) when it is contemplating entering into a transaction or arrangement that might benefit the private interest of a director, officer or member of a committee of the Association (“Covered Person”) and may result in an excess benefit transaction. This policy is intended to supplement but not replace any state and/or federal laws governing Conflict of Interest applicable to non-profit and charitable associations. This policy is not intended to benefit or create a cause of action in favor of any third party.

The University of Missouri is affectionately known as “Mizzou” by its alumni and friends, and this Association is referred to and commonly known as “The Mizzou Alumni Association.”

ARTICLE II: STATEMENT OF POLICY It has been and shall continue to be the policy of the Board of Directors (“Board”) that each Covered Person avoid any conflict, or appearance of conflict, between business or personal interests of the Covered Person and the interests of the Association in dealing with any organization or individual when the Covered Person is aware that such organization or individual (i) has or seeks to have a business relationship with the Association, or (ii) has objectives or interests that may be adverse to the Association. To that end, Covered Persons are expected to avoid Conflicts of Interest, to disclose any personal interest that may conflict with their obligations to the Association, and to refrain from voting or otherwise influencing any decision of the Board on a matter in which such a conflict exists.

ARTICLE III: DEFINITIONS Section 1. Interested Person Any Covered Person with powers delegated by the Board of the Association, who has a direct or indirect financial interest, as defined below, is an interested person.

Section 2. Financial Interest A person has a financial interest if the person has, directly or indirectly, through business, investment or Related Person any of the following: (a) an ownership or investment interest in any Entity with which the Association has a transaction or arrangement, or (b) a compensation arrangement with the Association or with any Entity with which the Association has a transaction or arrangement, or

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(c) a potential ownership or investment interest in, or compensation arrangement with, any Entity with which the Association is negotiating a transaction or arrangement.

(a) The spouse, parent, sibling, child or an individual having the same home of the Covered Person, or (b) A trust, estate, or minor of which the Covered Person is a fiduciary.

Section 4. Entity Entity shall mean any individual, sole proprietorship, partnership, limited partnership, limited liability company, corporation, professional corporation, association, professional association, enterprise, franchise, trust, joint venture, business or other entity, whether non-profit or carried on for profit.

Section 5. Compensation Compensation includes direct and indirect remuneration as well as gifts or favors that are substantial in nature.

Section 6. Additional Obligations A Covered Person shall also adhere to the following obligations: (a) Shall not knowingly engage in any conduct or activities that are unethical or inconsistent with the Association’s best interests or that disrupt or impair the Association’s relationship with any person or Entity with which the Association has or proposes to enter into a business or contractual relationship. (b) Shall not accept compensation, in any form, for services performed for the Association from any source other than the Association. (c) Shall not offer, give or receive gifts to or from anyone who deals with the Association where the gift is being made in order to influence actions as a Covered Person or where acceptance of the gifts could create the appearance of a Conflict of Interest.

Section 7. Conflict of Interest If a Covered Person has a Financial Interest, receives Compensation from an Entity with which the Association is conducting business, or if said Covered Person violates any of its Additional Obligations and the Board acts pursuant to Article IV to determine it is a Conflict of Interest.

ARTICLE IV: PROCEDURES Section 1. Annual Disclosure of Interests (a) Each Covered Person will review this Ethics and Conflict of Interest Policy each fiscal year, and annually thereafter. (b) Each Covered Person will be asked to disclose annually any possible personal, familial, or business relationships that reasonably could give rise to a Conflict of Interest involving the Association (and all material facts) and each director, officer or member of a committee of the Association shall complete and submit annually to the Secretary of the Association the Ethics and Conflict of Interest statement attached hereto. (c) All candidates for membership on the Board shall be advised of this policy prior to their appointment. (d) In connection with any actual or possible Conflict of Interest, a Covered Person must disclose the existence of the Covered Person’s financial interest and all material facts to consider for the proposed transaction or arrangement.

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Section 3. Related Person A Related Person is defined as either:

Section 2. Procedures to Determine Whether a Conflict of Interest Exists In the event any Covered Person/s believe that they may have a Conflict of Interest, such Covered Person/s must: (a) Disclose the existence and circumstances of such potential Conflict of Interest to the Board in care of the Secretary; (b) Seek assistance in interpreting and construing the terms of this policy to determine if there is a Conflict of Interest. The Covered Person may seek advice from the President or the Executive Director; (c) Request that the Board determine whether a Conflict of Interest exists; (d) Not participate or use any personal influence in the Board’s discussion of the potential Conflict of Interest– other than to respond to requests for information about the transaction – or make any recommendations regarding the subject; (e) Excuse themselves from the meeting or portion of the meeting which the potential Conflict of Interest is discussed; (f) Not participate in the deliberation or vote of the Board with respect to the determination of whether a Conflict of Interest exists; and (g) Not be counted in determining the quorum for action on such matter.

Section 3. Procedures for Addressing the Conflict of Interest (a) Upon learning that a Covered Person may have willfully violated the provisions of this policy, the Board shall form a special committee to investigate such violation. (b) An interested person may make a presentation at the Board or special committee meeting, but after such a presentation, the person shall leave the meeting during the discussion of, and the vote on, the transaction or the arrangement that is the subject of the potential Conflict of Interest. (c) The president of the Board if appropriate, appoint a disinterested person or committee to investigate alternatives to the proposed transaction or arrangement. (d) After exercising due diligence, the Board shall determine whether the Association can obtain a more advantageous transaction or arrangement with reasonable efforts from a person or Entity that would not give rise to a Conflict of Interest. (e) If a more advantageous transaction or arrangement is not reasonably attainable under circumstances that would not give rise to a Conflict of Interest, the Board shall determine by a majority vote of the disinterested directors whether the transaction or arrangement is in the Association’s best interest and for its own benefit and whether the transaction is fair and reasonable to the Association, and shall make its decision as to whether to enter into the transaction or arrangement in conformity with such determination. (f) If a Covered Person does not disclose a business or personal Interest in a matter before the Board, and then votes or otherwise exerts influence on the matter to the Covered Person’s direct or ancillary benefit, then the Executive Committee may remove said Covered Person by a majority vote of the Executive Committee. The Association shall also have all other remedies afforded by law against said Covered Person.

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(b) Upon receipt of the special committee’s report and the response of the Covered Person in question, the Board determines that the Covered Person has in fact failed to disclose an actual or possible Conflict of Interest, it shall take appropriate corrective or remedial action including exoneration, censure or request for resignation.

Section 5. Confidentiality Directors, officers and members of committees of the Association will maintain the confidentiality of information entrusted to them by the Association and any other confidential information about the Association that comes to them, from whatever source, in their official capacity, except when disclosure is authorized by a vote of the Board or required by laws or regulations.

In particular, directors, officers or members of committees of the Association may be privy to financial information and details pertaining to donors and gifts to the University. Directors, officers or members of committees agree to hold such information in trust and confidence, not to disclose the information, and not to use such information except to make decisions with direct respect to activities of the Association.

ARTICLE V: RECORDS AND PROCEEDINGS The minutes of the Board and all committees with Board-delegated powers shall contain the following: 1. The names of the persons who disclosed or otherwise were found to have a potential Conflict of Interest, the nature of the potential Conflict of Interest and any action taken to determine whether a Conflict of Interest was present and the Board’s decision as to whether a Conflict of Interest existed.

2. The names of the persons who were present for discussion and votes relating to the transaction or arrangement, the content of the discussion, including any alternatives to the proposed transaction or arrangement, and a record of any votes taken in connection therewith.

ARTICLE VI: AMENDMENTS, REVISIONS AND MODIFICATIONS Any amendments, revisions or modifications to this policy may be made by an affirmative vote of the Board.

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Section 4. Violations of Conflict of Interest Procedures (a) If the Board or committee has reasonable cause to believe that a Covered Person has failed to disclose actual or possible Conflict of Interest, it shall inform the Covered Person of the basis for such a belief and afford the interested person an opportunity to explain the alleged failure to disclose.

ARTICLE VII: MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS Section 1. Fiscal Year The fiscal year of the Association shall be from the 1st day of July each year through the 30th day of June of the succeeding calendar year.

Section 2. Definitions As used in this Policy, the following terms shall mean: (a) Association or Alumni Association: The University of Missouri Alumni Association or The Mizzou Alumni Association; (b) Board or Board of Directors: The Board of Directors of The University of Missouri Alumni Association; (c) Covered Person: A director, officer, and/or member of committee of the Association; (d) Director: A member of the Board of Directors of The University of Missouri Alumni Association; (e) Executive Director: The Associate Vice Chancellor for Alumni Relations shall serve as the Executive Director of the Alumni Association; (f) Member: A member of any committee of the Association with powers delegated by the Board; (g) Officer: An elected officer of the Association; (h) President: The President of The Association elected in accordance with the Association Bylaws; (i) Secretary: The Executive Director of The Association shall serve as Secretary with voting rights on the Executive Committee. (j) University: The University of Missouri (MU).

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ETHICS AND CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI ALUMNI ASSOCIATION

ANNUAL STATEMENT OF ACKNOWLEDGMENT JULY 1, 2025– JUNE 30, 2026

By signing below, I acknowledge that: 1.

I have received a copy of the University of Missouri Alumni Association Ethics and Conflict of Interest Policy.

2. I have read and understand the Policy.

3. I agree to comply with the Policy.

4. I understand that this Policy applies to all people with Board-delegated powers.

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GEYER AWARDS

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BOARD OF DIRECTORS

MIZ POCKET PARK DEDICATION

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

DIRECTORS - CONTINUED

Kim Utlaut, BS ‘89

Emily Kueker, BS ‘02

President, Leawood, KS

Morgan Corder, BA ‘18 President-Elect, Columbia

Leigh Anne Taylor Knight, BSHES ’89; BS Ed 90; M Ed ’91 Immediate Past President, Lenexa, KS

Kevin Gibbens, BS BA ‘81 Treasurer, Columbia

Todd McCubbin, M Ed ‘95 Secretary, Columbia

DIRECTORS Adrienne Barber, BA ‘01 New York, NY

Eric Braverman, BA ‘87 Chicago, IL

Brent Buerck, MPA ’05 Perryville

Clarissa Cauthorn, BS ‘15 Mexico

Adam Gafke, BS ‘97

Chair, Awards & Recognition, Columbia

Col. Pete O’Neill, BA ’00 Cottleville, MO

Daniel Pierce, BA ‘99; BJ ‘99 Novi, MI

Gabriela Ramirez-Arellano, BSBA ‘91 O’Fallon

Jermaine Reed, BGS ‘06 Kansas City

Amber Rowson, BS ME, ‘99 Columbia

Joanna Russell Bliss, BA ’97; BSEd ‘97 Dallas, TX

Nick Ruthmann, BS ‘05; MD ‘13 Cleveland, OH

John Twitty, BS Ed ‘75 Springfield

Vanessa Vaughn West, BA ‘99

Costa Mesa. CA

Chair, Belonging & Engagement Shawnee, KS

Chris Hurt, BA ‘88

Justin Wilson, BS ’07

St. Louis

Ashley Hutcheson, BSCIE ‘01 Kansas City

Cheryl Jordan, BA ‘84 St. Louis

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BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2025-2026

West Orange, NJ

STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE Bhushan Sreekrishnavilas St. Louis

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Kim Utlaut, BS ‘89 President

Leawood, KS Life Member Number of Years on the Board: 3

Kim Utlaut is the SVP, Chief Brand Officer for Build-A-Bear Workshop where she leads the evolution of Build-A-Bear’s brand and communications strategy, with increased focus on strengthening and elevating the valued relationship the Company shares with its diverse consumer base across multiple revenue streams and product offerings worldwide. Prior to joining the Company, Ms. Utlaut was at The Coca-Cola Company from 2001 – 2024 in various senior leadership roles, including Head of Amateur Sports in North America and General Manager, Franchise Leadership. During her tenure, she developed strategic partnerships with organizations such as the NCAA, U.S. Soccer, and the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee. Her innovative marketing strategies elevated brand visibility and successfully drove recruitment and retention initiatives. Before joining The Coca-Cola company, Ms. Utlaut held positions of increasing responsibility at companies including Sprint and AB InBev. Kim completed her undergraduate studies at the University of Missouri, holds a Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Economics and is currently serving as the President of the Mizzou Alumni Association. Kim also serves as a member of the Board of Directors for the Build-A-Bear Foundation.

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Morgan Corder, BA ‘18

Columbia, MO Life Member Number of Years on the Board: 3

Morgan serves as the Director of Field Operations for United States Senator Eric Schmitt. Previously, Morgan served as the Policy Director for the Missouri Attorney General’s Office, where he works as a liaison between the office and the Missouri General Assembly and was responsible for external stakeholder outreach.

Morgan currently volunteers with the Mizzou Alumni Association as a Young Alumni Ambassador and is the former President of the Delta Chi Fraternity Missouri Chapter Alumni Board of Trustees. He also is a member of the Delta Chi Fraternity International Government Affairs Committee, which reviews legislation impacting the fraternity.

Outside of Mizzou, Morgan has served on the Board of Trustees for the Boone Electric Community Trust, which has given over $3 million back to community organizations. He serves as a volunteer staff member at Missouri Boys State and is a member of Emmaus Homes Board of Directors, which provides over 1 million hours of direct support services throughout eastern Missouri to adults with developmental disabilities.

As an undergraduate student, Morgan was a CLIP Congressional Scholar, Omicron Delta Kappa Distinguished 14 Freshman, and a member of Tour Team, the Mizzou Student Foundation, and the Delta Chi Fraternity.

He has been awarded the Chancellor’s Excellence Emerging Leader Award, the College of Arts & Science Distinguished Recent Alumni Award, the Fraternity & Sorority Life Alumni of the Year Award, is an alumni of the Missouri Chamber of Commerce Leadership Missouri program, and a member of Acacia Twilight Lodge #114.

Morgan graduated with a Bachelor of Arts from Mizzou in 2018 along with a minor in Leadership and Public Service.

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Leigh Anne Taylor Knight BSHES ’89; BS Ed ‘90; M Ed ’91 Immediate Past President Lenexa, KS Spouse: Doug Knight Life Member Number of Years on the Board: 5

Dr. Leigh Anne Taylor Knight is a resourceful, future-focused leader who serves as the Executive Director and COO of The DeBruce Foundation, a foundation whose mission is to expand pathways to economic growth and opportunity. It seeks to help people discover what they want to do and what they’re good at doing, to open more career possibilities for the future of work.

At The Foundation, Dr. Taylor Knight leads a team who develops innovative solutions to positively impact the way youth and adults might become more agile in the ever-changing world of work. A teacher at heart, Dr. Taylor Knight has also served as a K-12 assistant superintendent, advised learning institutions across the nation, and led a bi-state consortium providing powerful tools for data-driven educational research to inform practice and policy. Today, in addition to her leadership role at The DeBruce Foundation, she also serves on several boards and as a mentor to many.

After graduating from University of Missouri-Columbia with a Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Design from the College of Human Environmental Sciences and Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Secondary Education, Leigh Anne earned her Education Specialist’s degree from the University of Missouri-Kansas City and her doctorate from the University of Kansas in Education Policy and Leadership.

Leigh Anne enjoys cheering “M-I-Z!” at sporting events with her husband Doug and their two adult children, Luke and Alex. On any given day, you can guarantee she has had at least one text or call with a fellow Tiger as this community of friends and family are vital to life! The daughter of two Mizzou alumni, niece of four alumni, cousin to many alumni, and friend to countless Tigers, her “black and gold stripes” are true!

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Kevin Gibbens, BS BA ‘81 Treasurer

Columbia Spouse: Whitney Gibbens Life Member Number of Years on the Board: 2

Kevin Gibbens recently retired after a 40-year career in commercial banking. For the majority of his career (25 years), Kevin worked for Landmark Bank, a large, privately-held community bank headquartered in Columbia, Missouri. During his 10-year tenure as President/CEO, the bank significantly improved earnings while growing assets to $3 billion in its 27 markets spread across Missouri, Oklahoma and Texas. Prior to becoming CEO of Landmark, Kevin served as President/CEO of First National Bank of Columbia from 1997 until 2009 at which time he managed the merger of three separate banks with common ownership to create Landmark Bank.

In 2019, Landmark Bank sold to and was merged with Simmons Bank, a $27 billion regional bank headquartered in Arkansas with operations across six states in the midwest and south central U.S. Following the sale, Kevin became an Executive Vice President with Simmons and served as division chairman in Community Banking, assisting with the transition to the new bank before retiring on May 31, 2023.

Prior to moving back to Columbia in 1997, Kevin worked for NationsBank (now Bank of America) in Charlotte, North Carolina for six years and with RepublicBank in Dallas, Texas for eight years.

After growing up in Columbia, Kevin attended the University of Missouri-Columbia and graduated in 1981 with a BS in Business Administration. Following MU, he earned his MBA from Indiana University before beginning his banking career in Texas.

Kevin served on the MAA’s Faculty/Alumni Awards Committee as a member in 2022 and vice chair in 2023.

Other involvement with MU has included the UM System Investment Advisory Committee, Missouri 100, Friends of the President and the Finance Department Advisory Board in the Trulaske College of Business.

In addition to involvement with MU, Kevin has been engaged in a number of community activities in Columbia as well as serving two stints on the Missouri Bankers Association board of directors.

Kevin and his wife, Whitney, met at MU where she was Pi Beta Phi and he was a Lambda Chi Alpha. Whitney (a native of Kansas City) is also a Mizzou alum, graduating from the Journalism School with a double major in News Editorial and Advertising. They have four grown children (one daughter and three sons) who are now scattered across the country. Three are gainfully employed and the youngest will be completing his master’s degree in Accounting next year.

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Adrienne Barber, BA ‘01

New york, NY Life Member Number of Years on the Board: 1st Year

Adrienne Barber is Managing Director at Consello Sports and Entertainment in New York City. Before joining Consello, Adrienne spent over eight years at Major League Soccer and Soccer United Marketing. She was Senior Vice President of SUM Properties, managing the League’s overall relationships with their international partners, US Soccer, Concacaf, and LIGA MX, and was instrumental in building the first-ever Leagues Cup soccer tournament. Previously, she oversaw strategy and direction for MLS Partnership Marketing, managing relationships with dozens of world-class brands and integrating them into soccer’s high-profile events in North America.

Prior to MLS, Adrienne was at The Marketing Arm in Dallas and was responsible for AT&T’s sports and entertainment portfolio. She managed partnerships with top sports and entertainment properties, including the U.S. Olympic Committee, PGA TOUR, and teams in the NCAA, NFL, MLB, NBA, and NASCAR. She was recognized as a Sports Business Journal Game Changer and mentors young women through this program each year. Adrienne was also selected to participate in the WISE Executive Leadership Institute program with other sports leaders through the Tuck School of Business.

Adrienne grew up in Grain Valley, Missouri, and received her B.A. in Communications from the University of Missouri. While on campus, she enjoyed serving on the Homecoming Steering Committee, as Co-Director of Dance Marathon, and as a member of Kappa Kappa Gamma. She also gained early professional experience as an intern in the Mizzou Athletic Department. Since graduating, she has continued to give back by mentoring young women through the Griffiths Leadership Society.

Mizzou has become a family tradition - her two brothers and sister-in-law are also proud alumni. MIZ!

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Eric Braverman, BA ‘87

Chicago, IL Spouse: Brian Satherlie Life Member Number of Years on the Board: 1st Year

With over two decades of specialized expertise in professional liability insurance, Eric Braverman leads Lockton’s growing Lawyers Professional Liability team in Chicago. In his role, Eric guides strategy and execution across large law firms, spearheading risk solutions and building a premier advisory practice.

Previously, Eric spent 21 years at Aon, where as Managing Director he managed procurement of lawyer’s professional liability, employment practices liability, management liability and cyber coverage for major law firms. His forte lies in negotiating policy language and delivering tailored risk management strategies.

Eric launched his insurance career at GE’s Employers Reinsurance (now part of Swiss Re), serving as Assistant Vice President from 1995 to 2002. He also held the Vice President of Member Services at Attorneys Liability Assurance Society (ALAS) in 2002 to 2003.

Eric began his legal career as a litigation associate at Morrison & Hecker (now Stinson LLP) in Kansas City, MO and Overland Park, KS. He holds a J.D. from Vanderbilt University School of Law, and a B.A. in Economics and Political Science from the University of Missouri–Columbia.

Eric and his husband Brian Satherlie live in Chicago and have a vacation house in Michiana, an hour away from Chicago.

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Brent Buerck, MPA ’05

Perryville, MO Spouse: Christina Buerck Life Member Number of Years on the Board: 1

Brent Buerck is the City Administrator of Perryville, Missouri (population of about 8,500). Perryville has been widely recognized for its strong economy, high quality local workforce and strong sense of place.

Brent has been blessed to serve his hometown in this capacity for the past 15+ years. He has a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice from Southeast Missouri State University and a Master of Public Administration from the University of Missouri. Brent is also an alumni of the Delta Leadership Institute and completed the Harvard Kennedy School Program: Leadership for the 21st Century. In addition to his service to the MIZZOU Alumni Association, Brent is heavily invested in local and regional economic and community development and serves multiple organizations in various capacities. He was appointed by Governor Parson to a position on the Missouri Development Finance Board in 2022 where he currently serves as vice chairman.

Additionally, he serves on many other Boards including the Missouri National Veterans Memorial, Leadership Missouri through the Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Perry County Economic Development Association and Southeast Missouri Regional Planning Commission.

While his proudest title is that of husband (to Chrissy) and father to three boys (Jack, Alex and Max), the crowning achievement of Brent’s professional career came in 2023 when he was selected by his peers for the Jay T. Bell Award, recognizing him as the Missouri City Administrator of the Year.

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Clarissa Cauthorn, BS ‘15

Mexico, MO Spouse: Andrew Cauthorn Annual Member Number of Years on the Board: 3

Clarissa Cauthorn is a Seed Advisor for Beck’s Superior Hybrids. She directly sells corn, soybeans and small grains to farmers and manages a network of local Beck’s dealers in Central Missouri. In this role, she not only sells products, but also provides service to customers throughout the year, ensuring they have all their needs met while planting, growing and harvesting a crop. Clarissa loves serving her dealers, teammates, and customers. She finds great value in building relationships with people around her and leading a service-oriented lifestyle.

Before her career with Beck’s, Clarissa attended the University of Missouri-Columbia. While pursuing her Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Education, Clarissa was quite active within the College of Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources(CAFNR). She was involved in countless organizations & programs including: Sigma Alpha Professional Agriculture Sorority, Student Development Board & CAFNR Week Steering Committee. She was proudly named CAFNR’s 2012-2013 Outstanding Sophomore, a John Brown Scholar and a Litton Scholar . Clarissa was also employed on-campus at Tiger Garden Floral Shop and Mizzou Meat Market.

Her proudest achievement at Mizzou was crossing the stage with her degree in 2015.

Clarissa grew up in Troy, MO and has always felt a calling to build a better community through action & involvement. She has found a special niche within Farm Bureau, connecting farmers with consumers & policymakers. Nationally, she is serving on American Farm Bureau’s Energy Committee. On the state level, she was Missouri Farm Bureau’s Young Farmers & Ranchers chairperson. Locally, Mrs. Cauthorn is the President of her local Farm Bureau Board. Additionally, she is involved in Missouri Cattlemen’s Association as a member of the state Youth Board and member of her local board. Outside of the agriculture industry, she is a deacon in her church and is on the Mexico FFA Chapter’s Advisory Board. You can often find Clarissa giving presentations to schoolchildren in her area or mentoring college students.

Clarissa’s greatest accomplishment is her family. She married her college sweetheart, Andrew, who also graduated in 2015 from the University of Missouri-Columbia with a B.S. in Agriculture Systems Management.

He was a member and President (2013) of the Alpha Gamma Rho Fraternity. Andrew returned home to farm alongside his father in Audrain County after graduation. Clarissa and Andrew are blessed to farm together and raise three beautiful children. Their goal in life is to raise children who are loved, capable, and care about their community.

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Adam Gafke, BS ‘97

Costa Mesa, CA Spouse: Silvia Gafke Life Member Number of Years on the Board: 1st Year

Adam has dedicated his career to philanthropy, enhancing the impact of nonprofit organizations across health care, academia, and beyond. His expertise in leading teams, innovation, and data-driven strategies has propelled fundraising success to new heights for the charities he’s served.

Adam’s passion for Mizzou runs deep. Since graduating in 1997, he has remained active in alumni chapters wherever he has lived—from Florida to Nevada to California. Most recently, he spent over a decade as president of the Los Angeles/Orange County chapter, facilitating connections among alumni, expanding scholarship fundraising, and boosting engagement with prospective and incoming students and their families.

Born and raised in Northern California, Adam followed family tradition to Mizzou, earning a Bachelor of Science in Parks, Recreation, Sport and Tourism. He launched his career serving active-duty and retired military as a recreation coordinator at Naval Air Station Jacksonville. At the start of the 21st century, he joined his family’s path in philanthropy and has remained in the field ever since.

Adam lives in coastal Orange County, California, with his wife and two dogs. Among his many hobbies and pursuits, he enjoys golf, sailing, and traveling, with a focus on bespoke culinary experiences and, when abroad, cultural immersion that allows him to refine his conversational foreign language skills.

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Chris Hurt, BA ‘88

St. Louis, MO Spouse: Patricia Hurt Life Member Number of Years on the Board: 1

Chris Hurt is the Chief Operations Officer for Build-A-Bear Workshop. Headquartered in St. Louis, Build-ABear is a global NYSE company. In his position, Chris oversees store operations in North America & Europe, real estate, global logistics, e-comm fulfillment and merchandising.

Prior to joining Build-A-Bear, Chris was Senior Vice President of North America at American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. He also held various positions at Polo Ralph Lauren and The Procter & Gamble Company. Chris previously served as the President of Build-A-Bear Foundation and was a member of the Executive Steering Committee for Make-A-Wish Missouri/Kansas. Chris has also been involved with Toys for Tots, American Red Cross, United Way of Metro STL and Shriners Children’s Hospital.

Chris grew up in Excelsior Springs and graduated from the University of Missouri in 1988 with a Bachelor of Arts in Communications. During his studies at Mizzou, he was the President and Rush Chairman of his fraternity, member of the Greek Week steering committee, and a member on several Homecoming committees. He currently serves on the Missouri Intercollegiate Athletics Committee and is a lifetime member of the Mizzou Alumni Association.

Chris lives in St. Louis with his wife Patti and has three daughters, Lexi, Claudia, and Mallory.

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Ashley Hutcheson, BSCIE ‘01

Kansas City, MO Life Member Number of Years on the Board: 1st Year

Ashley Hutcheson is Assistant General Counsel for Quanta Infrastructure Solutions Group in Houston, Texas.

Her career in construction law has spanned many sides of the industry, from representing owners and developers of commercial and civic projects at law firms in Kansas City, MO and Dallas, TX; to engineering consultants and contractors for energy and environmental projects with her former role at Burns & McDonnell and now current role with QISG; and time at J.E. Dunn Construction, a union contractor building commercial and government projects in the Midwest.

Ashley grew up in Houston, Missouri, fishing and hunting in the beautiful Ozark Mountains, where her family owned several small businesses. Her parents instilled a sense of duty to give back to your community as volunteers for myriad charitable organizations and as elected local officials. She has fulfilled this mission as an active volunteer with the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, the Kansas City and Dallas symphonies, KCUR/ NPR radio station, the MAA-Kansas City Chapter (past president), and Economic Development Corporation of Kansas City Board of Directors.

Ashley graduated from Mizzou in 2001 with a B.S. in Civil Engineering and is an alumna of Sigma Kappa Sorority. She was fortunate to learn all details of the built environment and grounds of the University as a student intern and then full-time employee with the Planning, Design & Construction Department, assisting with major project development, architectural guidelines, and grant writing. Ashley earned her J.D. from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in 2005. Without a doubt, she only bleeds Black and Gold!

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Cheryl Jordan, BA ‘84

St. Louis, MO Life Member Number of Years on the Board: 3

Cheryl L. Jordan is the Project Manager for NFP. She is a licensed and certified pharmacy technician in the State of Missouri and has worked in pharmacy benefits for over 30 years, ranging from Customer Service Supervisor to Vice President.

While at Mizzou, Cheryl was a member of the Psi Chi Psychology Club, the Residential Hall Association, and played intramural football. She graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology in 1984. She received an MBA from Fontbonne University in St. Louis in 1997.

Cheryl is a life member and a member of the St. Louis Mizzou Alumni Association, where she served as President in 2019 and 2020, Member of the Mizzou Black Alumni Network, Treasurer for Griffiths Leadership Society for Women, President, Committee on Administration for the Phyllis Wheatley YWCA, Volunteer Chair for St. Louis St. Jude Walk, Board Member, Almost Home, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., and a past council member of The Mizzou Extension in St Louis County. Additionally, she, along with three other alumni, established the 1950 Scholar Fund for Excellence Scholarship for students currently attending the University of Missouri, Columbia.

Cheryl is a native St. Louisan, and in her free time, she enjoys reading and scrapbooking.

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Emily Kueker, BS ‘02

Columbia, MO Life Member Number of Years on the Board: 5

Emily Kueker is the CFO and co-owner of Vivayic, Inc., a learning solutions consulting firm she co-founded with her business partners in 2006. Vivayic helps organizations build the capacity of others to do good in the world. A fully virtual company with more than 40 employees across the U.S., Vivayic has been named to the Inc. 5000 list four times and was recognized as one of Inc. Magazine’s Best Places to Work in 2017.

Emily has long been committed to giving back—both professionally and personally. Her involvement with the CAFNR Alumni Association began as a student intern and scholarship recipient, where she experienced firsthand the impact of alumni support. She went on to serve seven years on the CAFNR Alumni Board of Directors, culminating in her role as President in 2018. She continued her Mizzou engagement through the Griffiths Leadership Society and served on the Mizzou Alumni Board of Directors from 2020 to 2024.

Originally from Shelbyville, Missouri (proud hometown of Norm Stewart), Emily earned her B.S. in Agricultural Education – Leadership and Communications from Mizzou and later an MBA from Columbia College. She now lives in Columbia, Missouri, where she enjoys supporting Mizzou Alumni and Mizzou Athletics. For Emily, giving back—through time, talent, or resources—is not just a value, but a responsibility she proudly embraces.

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Col. Pete O’Neill, BA ’00

St. Peters, MO Spouse: Laura Pingry O’Neill Life Member Number of Years on the Board: 1

Pete is an experienced contracts and supply chain professional currently working for The Boeing Company in St Louis, MO. He leads the company’s US Air Force Trainer Aircraft contracts team managing the T-38 Talon and T-7 Red Hawk, the newest and most advanced fighter jet trainer in the world. Pete is a also a retired USAF Colonel. Prior to his retirement, he served as the Air Mobility Command Director of Contracting, managing a $3B contract portfolio supporting 110,000 Airmen delivering rapid global airlift, aerial refueling, and aeromedical evacuation for the nation’s defense. He began his Air Force career after graduating from Mizzou and earning his Commission from the Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps. He has completed 11 assignments and six deployments in various leadership roles, including Squadron Commander, Air Force Intercontinental Ballistic Missile System Director of Contract Operations, and Air Force Special Operations Command Director of Contracting.

Pete is a 2000 graduate of the University of Missouri-Columbia. He holds an MBA and a master’s in strategic studies from the USAF Air War College. As a student at Mizzou, he was active in Greek Life and played on the Mizzou lacrosse team. He and his wife Laura (also proud Mizzou Tiger) now live in the Saint Louis area with their two daughters.

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Daniel Pierce, BA ‘99; BJ ‘99 Novi, MI Life Member Number of Years on the Board: 3

Dan Pierce is a Senior Director of Marketing and Communications at Mayo Clinic, a worldwide leader in medical care, research, and education. In this position, Dan leads an integrated team of marketing and communications professionals working closely together to build awareness campaigns for the Mayo Clinic International and Mayo Clinic Platform business units.

Dan has 25 years of public relations experience in both corporate and agency communications including 15+ years in the auto industry. Prior to joining the Mayo Clinic team in June 2025, Dan served as the Vice President of Communications at Our Next Energy (ONE), managing the electric vehicle battery company’s overall internal and external communications strategies.

In addition to working at ONE, Dan served as a Global Communications Director at Ford Motor Company with a focus on launching the automaker’s self-driving vehicles services. Dan also worked at General Motors, leading the communications team for OnStar. His role at OnStar, included helping relaunch the global brand internally and externally with a renewed focus on safety and security.

Before his career started in the auto industry, Dan served as International Communications Director at Anheuser-Busch in St. Louis, MO. As a brewery employee, Dan helped launch Budweiser in several international markets including India, China and Russia. He also served as the communications lead for Budweiser’s global sports sponsorships including the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing, the 2006 Olympic Winter Games in Torino and the 2006 FIFA World Cup in Germany.

Dan started his career at FleishmanHillard International Communications in Kansas City working on a variety of clients including Gatorade, Visa, the NCAA and the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum.

Dan earned his Bachelor’s of Journalism and Bachelor’s of Arts (History) degrees from the University of Missouri-Columbia. He lives in suburban Detroit with his wife and daughter.

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Gabriela Ramirez-Arellano, BSBA ‘91 O’Fallon, MO Annual Member Number of Years on the Board: 1

Originally from Mexico and inspired by her own experience growing up in the US, Gabriela is committed to helping others. Since returning to St. Louis in 2016, she has centered her volunteering efforts around small business support, economic development, and language access. Gabriela helps small business owners achieve their dreams through her work at CORTEX and the BALSA Foundation, promoting social equity and prosperity. Through her podcast Auténtico, she supports business owners and professionals in her community. An author and marathon runner, Gabriela is a MIZZOU and Lindenwood grad, and she serves on various boards in the region, supporting the many causes she is passionate about. Gabriela is most proud of raising amazing children who inspire her to help make the world a better place.

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Jermaine Reed, BGS ‘06

Kansas City, MO Annual Member Number of Years on the Board: 1st Year

Jermaine Reed has spent most of his life involved in public service, through community advocacy, elected office, and civic entrepreneurship. Following a youth marked by service in community and national leadership organizations—which prompted The Pitch to name him Kansas City’s “Best Student Activist”—he would become the youngest person ever elected to the Kansas City, Missouri, City Council. In his two terms, Reed spearheaded more than $300 million worth of investment in the 3rd District, including new grocery stores, a new police campus, increased public transit, and other major infrastructure projects. Citywide, he was directly involved with developments such as the new downtown convention hotel and the expanded streetcar line, and served as the chair of the selection committee for Kansas City’s new $1.5-billion airport terminal, the largest single infrastructure project in the city’s history. While on the Council, he also served on the boards of multiple local institutions and national organizations, from the Mid-America Regional Council to the Young Elected Officials and the National League of Cities.

Following his time on the City Council, Reed founded KGR Consultants, LLC, through which he leverages his city-government expertise to help a range of clients develop government-relations strategies. He also continues to serve in elected office, as a trustee of Metropolitan Community College and on the national board of the Association of Community College Trustees.

Reed holds a degree in political science from the University of Missouri-Columbia, and earned his Executive Master of Public Administration at the University of Missouri-Kansas City. He serves as a trustee of Victorious Life Church, and as VP of Public Affairs for Kansas City Fashion Week, as part of the national Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) Connects program.

Above all, Reed values the relationships he works hard to build and maintain, with colleagues, friends, and most of all family—with whom he gathers for dinners, holidays, ballgames, and family trips. He also travels frequently for his professional and public-service roles, as well as for his love of live events. Everywhere he goes, he brings his community with him, proudly representing Kansas City

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Amber Rowson, BS ME ‘99

Columbia, MO Spouse: Scott Rowson Annual Member Number of Years on the Board: 2

Amber Rowson, President and CEO of Show Me Quality Consulting since established in 2006, is an engineering, quality assurance, program management and auditing professional with extensive leadership and working-level experience on safety-critical systems and vehicles. She has more than 24 years of experience supporting NASA’s Office of Safety and Mission Assurance, the NASA Safety Center, NASA’s Office of the Chief Engineer, Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) – Submarine Safety and Quality Assurance Division, Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, Veterans Affairs Hospitals, and various other Navy and contractor organizations. During Amber’s support of NASA, she has served as an auditor on NASA Headquarters’ and NASA Center spacecraft and aircraft audit programs. She also has served as a Member of NASA’s Safety Management System Working Group, which achieved and sustained registration to the International Business Aviation Council (IBAC) International Standard for Business Aircraft Operations (IS-BAO) Safety Management System (SMS) for the Agency and all seven aero flight centers beginning in 2010. During her support of NASA, Amber’s company has been selected to be part of the NASA Mentor-Protégé Program and has received two Group Achievement Awards and was the recipient of NASA’s Aviation Operations Excellence Award.

Prior to working as a consultant, Amber served at NAVSEA’s Submarine Safety and Quality Assurance Division where she managed and led Deep Submergence System (DSS) vehicle certification surveys and audits and served as the on-site System Certification Authority Representative for manned testing evolutions of assigned DSSs (including onboard certification dive to 4356 meters on Deep Submergence Vehicle ALVIN). Prior to working for NAVSEA, Amber served as the PSGS Director for DSS QA, responsible for providing and managing technical support for the Submarine Rescue Diving and Recompression System (SRDRS) Program Office and NAVSEA Submarine Safety and Quality Assurance Division.

Since 2015, Amber has served on the Industrial Advisory Committee Board for the University of Missouri’s Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Department where she earned her Bachelors of Science Degree in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering in 1999. Amber is Level III Certified in Defense Acquisition University DAWIA Production, Quality and Manufacturing, Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME) Certified in APQP, FMEA, Control Plans and Mistake Proofing.

Amber lives in Columbia, Missouri with her husband Scott (also a proud Tiger), son (current Tiger), and daughter (future Tiger).

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Joanna Russell Bliss, BA ’97, BSEd ‘97 Dallas, TX Spouse: Tim Bliss Annual Member Number of Years on the Board: 1

Joanna Russell Bliss is a health sciences librarian and the manager of the Dallas Campus Library for Texas Woman’s University, where she strives to build relationships with other departments in her building and across our other campuses in Denton and Houston. In particular, Joanna has worked diligently with Student Life to make sure that all students feel supported while based at the Dallas campus; we co-host several events a semester to help students take brain breaks, and we have also collaborated to fight food insecurity on campus.

Joanna earned degrees in English and Secondary Education from the University of Missouri in 1997. While at Mizzou, she was a member of Alpha Phi sorority, where she served as Philanthropy Chair and Vice President of Chapter Promotions. For three years, Joanna performed in the skit competitions for Homecoming and Greek Week, and she danced in a production of West Side Story at Rhynsburger Theatre in her last year. On campus, she worked at the information desk at Jesse Hall and as a member of Tour Team, recruiting new students to Mizzou.

After a short stint teaching middle school English, the completion of a Master’s degree in English at Loyola University Chicago in 2002, and working in marketing, copywriting and content management for 15 years, Joanna determined it was time to make a change in her career. She returned to graduate school and earned her Master’s of Library Science from the University of North Texas in 2021 while volunteering with local Dallas school and public libraries and completing an internship with Fondren Library at Southern Methodist University. Since becoming a librarian, she has fully embraced the ethos that everyone deserves access to information. Her daily goal is to help students access everything they need to succeed.

She has been heavily involved with the Mizzou Alumni Association for the last 15 years, beginning with volunteering as the secretary for alumni chapters in New York and Atlanta. Joanna joined the Griffiths Leadership Society in 2011 and served Griffiths as the Co-Chair of the Awards and Recognition Committee from 2019 to 2021, then as President-Elect and President from 2021 to 2023. Through maintaining friendships made on campus and adding new ones as she and her family have moved throughout the country, Joanna has built a network of Mizzou friends that stretches from coast to coast, allowing her to grow both personally and professionally. Despite leaving Missouri nearly 25 years ago, it continually calls her back. She has lived in many places, but Mizzou will always be home.

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Nick Ruthmann, BS ‘05; MD’13 Cleveland, OH Spouse: Allison Girvin Annual Member Number of Years on the Board: 2

Nicholas (Nick) Ruthmann is a staff cardiologist at the Cleveland Clinic, the #1 ranked heart hospital in the country for the past 28 years in a row. He is an Assistant Professor of Medicine at Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine of Case Western Reserve University. He serves as Director for Digital Health and Telemedicine within the Heart, Vascular and Thoracic Institute at Cleveland Clinic and is an Advisory Board member for The Clinic by Cleveland Clinic, a global telehealth/second opinion enterprise. Nick leads quality and process improvement initiatives at the Cleveland Clinic which positively impact patient experience and outcomes. He is an awarded educator and is passionate about teaching future physicians and cardiologists-in-training.

Nick grew up in Butler, MO, a small town south of Kansas City in Bates County. While in undergrad, Nick pursued a Bachelor of Science in Biology and was a member of Marching Mizzou. He is proud to have led the marching band as Drum Major and some of his best memories are performing at every Mizzou home football and basketball game for four years. He then went on to earn a Master of Public Health from Saint Louis University before returning to Mizzou for his medical school, internal medicine residency, and cardiology fellowship training. During this time, he volunteered at MedZou, Columbia’s community health clinic and helped provide free primary health care, education, and prevention services to uninsured residents in central Missouri. All in, Nick spent 15 years studying at Mizzou, which may just be a record!

Nick also serves on the Board of Directors for the Future Vision Foundation in Cleveland and Inspire Arts & Music in Boston.

Nick is married to Allison Girvin, an award-winning journalist and proud graduate of Mizzou’s School of Journalism. After graduating, Allison moved to New York City and obtained a Master of Science in magazine writing from Columbia University. She spent more than 15 years working in network news on various shows including Good Morning America, The Today Show, and Nightly News with Lester Holt. She was honored to be given the inaugural “Emerging Leader Award” from Mizzou’s Griffiths Leadership Society.

Nick enjoys supporting the Cleveland Orchestra and Playhouse Square Theatre, cheering on the Chiefs, playing very mediocre golf, and spending quality time with his wife and daughter.

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John Twitty, BS Ed ‘75

Springfield, MO Life Member Number of Years on the Board: 1st Year

John Twitty retired as President and CEO of the Missouri Public Utility Alliance (MPUA) in 2025. MPUA provides services to hometown utilities in Missouri. This service capped a 40+ year career in the utility industry, including roles at Rolla (MO) Municipal Utilities and at City Utilities of Springfield (MO). He served as Executive Director of the Transmission Access Policy Study Group (TAPS) from 2011 to 2020.

Twitty served as Chair of the Board of the American Public Power Association and of The Energy Authority.

He served on the Member Representatives Committee of the North American Electric Reliability Corporation and served as Chair. He served on the Board of Mercy Springfield Communities and Jordan Valley Community Health Center and served as Chair of both. He is a 1975 graduate of the University of Missouri and received a Professional Degree from the University of Missouri-Rolla in 2006.

John serves on the Board of Directors of Central Bank of the Ozarks, H2Ozarks, SWI Industrial, Springfield Workshop Foundation, Jordan Valley Community Health Center Foundation, and the Mizzou Alumni Association. He is a member of the Rotary Club of Springfield Southeast. He is married to Kris, and they live in Springfield.

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Vanessa Vaughn West, BA ‘99 Chair, Belonging & Engagement Shawnee, KS Annual Member Number of Years on the Board: 3

Vanessa Vaughn West serves as Chief Culture, Diversity and Engagement Officer at Lathrop GPM. As an inclusion and belonging advocate and strategist, she is committed to elevating the voices of underrepresented people. In addition to her commitment to fostering inclusive workplaces, she is passionate about human and civil rights. In the workplace, Vanessa leverages the firm’s inclusion networks, diversity education programs, and executive and firm-wide leaders to inspire curious and courageous conversations, partnerships, and understanding. In 2020, she was recognized as a local “Lift Her Up” honoree by Suburban Balance, and in 2017, she was honored by the Olathe Human Relations Council for her leadership and community involvement.

Besides her work at Lathrop GPM, Vanessa has held various community and executive leadership positions with the City of Olathe, Kansas, UMB Financial Corporation, and El Centro, Inc. Throughout her career, Vaughn West has focused on issues related to diversity and inclusion, corporate social responsibility, and community relations.

Vanessa, who grew up in Kansas City, Missouri, received her undergraduate degree in Communications from the University of Missouri. While studying in Columbia, Vanessa gave a cheer for ‘Ol Mizzou’ as a member of Marching Mizzou and later as a Golden Girl. She also volunteered as a tour guide, worked for Residential Life and has recently served on the University of Missouri Alumni Association Belonging & Engagement & Nominating Committees.

Vanessa is a past member of the Griffiths Leadership Society and continues to support the Michael A. Middleton Center for Race, Citizenship, and Justice. Vanessa still visits Columbia regularly to recruit at the Mizzou Law School and support law students.

Vanessa also serves as a board member for Starlight Theater, United Community Services of Johnson County, the Johnson County Parks and Recreation Public Arts Committee and the Lenexa Police Department’s Community Advisory Board. She is a frequent diversity & inclusion moderator, panelist and event emcee. She has taken part on various steering committees including the Olathe Latino Coalition, as well as the City of Shawnee, Kan. Parks and Recreation Improvement Plan and Citizen Engagement Committees.

Although Vanessa is a native of Show-Me State, she and her husband Jim now live in Shawnee, Kansas.

They are parents of two elementary school children, Aristotle and Tycho, who dream of becoming future members of the Mizzou chess team.

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Justin Wilson, BS ’07

West Orange, NJ Annual Member Number of Years on the Board: 1

Justin is currently the Chief of Staff to the Global Head of Risk Engineering Technology at Goldman Sachs. In this role, Justin helps lead organizational strategy, drive regulatory remediation programs, and oversee the budget for the Risk Engineering Technology Division.

Prior to Goldman Sachs, Justin spent time at Société Générale Corporate and Investment Banking Co, where he oversaw the Operational Risk Committee and served as a key material risk escalate point to the 1st and 2nd Line (1LoD/2LoD). Justin has also spent time at the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, where he helped implement the Business Process Improvement (BPI) Office within the Supervision & Regulation Division.

Justin’s work has been recognized & published by both The North American Society for Sport Sociology & The Internal Association for the Philosophy of Sport. Justin also holds a Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certification (LSSGB) and is an active member of the Toastmasters International Club and the National Black MBA Association.

Justin is actively involved in board service, serving as the President of the Board Directors for Anselmo Academy’s Music School and Arts (Formerly Piano School of NYC) and as a Board Member of 82nd Street Academics.

Originally from St. Louis, Justin now resides in West Orange, New Jersey, with his wife, Sabrina. Justin holds a bachelor’s degree in Personal Financial Management Services from Mizzou, an MBA and a Masters in Sport Management from Western Illinois University, where he serves on the Alumni Council Board of Directors. In his free time, Justin enjoys traveling, trying out new restaurants in New York City, riding his Peloton bike, and attending live musical performances where he can sing along to his favorite R&B songs

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Bhushan Sreekrishnavilas, Student Representative

Wildwood, MO True Tiger Member Number of Years on the Board: 1st Year

Bhushan is a Senior at Mizzou from Wildwood, Missouri, studying computer science. He has experience in the field of engineering and STEM through classes and internships before college. In his higher education, Bhushan participates in clubs such as Mizzou Computing Association and TigerHacks to hone his technical skills. He also engages with Mizzou’s College of Engineering as a student ambassador, representing the student perspective to prospective students and alums, he is president of AASB the Alumni Association Student Board, an organization focused on leadership and upholding Mizzou’s traditions; in edition he is on the planning board for TigerHacks, specifically dealing with sponsorship and financials--raising and budgeting over $12,000.

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MAA STANDING COMMITTEES AWARDS AND RECOGNITION COMMITTEE The Awards & Recognition Committee is tasked with evaluating current award programs and processes and making recommendations to the Mizzou Alumni Association Board related to adding or sunsetting award programs, evaluating current award ceremonies, and adding or combining award ceremonies.

BELONGING & ENGAGEMENT COMMTTEE This Committee exists to advise and assist the Board in fostering environments of welcoming and belonging for all who engage with the Association, as well as its chapters and affiliates. The Association provides services to the University and its alumni constituency, friends, supporters of the University, students, parents, faculty and staff. The Committee will support the Association’s endeavor to remove barriers to participation so that all served by the Association feel a genuine sense of belonging.

FINANCE COMMITTEE The Committee was established in 1988 to act in an advisory capacity to the Executive Committee and provide liaison with the Association staff. It is specifically charged with the following responsibilities: (a) Advise regarding appropriate investment opportunities (b) Assist staff in preparation of budget (c) Review quarterly financial statements (d) Review audit and advise on audit procedures.

GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE The Governance Committee provides oversight to the Board on matters of governance and leadership development. The committee is responsible for reviewing and recommending changes in the rules, operating procedures, and bylaws of the Association and its various committees and affiliated alumni organizations as well as supporting effective board development practices. The Governance Committee is to ensure that the Board operates efficiently and appropriately and to develop volunteer leaders for the Association.

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AWARDS AND RECOGNITION COMMITTEE AN AD HOC COMMITTEE OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI ALUMNI ASSOCIATION GUIDELINES

(Adopted JUNE 18, 2024)

The word “Association” when used in this document shall mean the University of Missouri Alumni Associ ation. The word “Board” or the words “Board of Directors” when used herein shall mean the Board of Di rectors of the Association; the words “the Committee” shall refer to the Awards and Recognition Commit tee; and the word “member(s)” shall refer to members of the Awards and Recognition Committee.

SECTION I: PURPOSE The Awards & Recognition Committee is tasked with evaluating current award programs and process es and making recommendations to the Mizzou Alumni Association Board related to adding or sunsetting award programs, evaluating current award ceremonies, and adding or combining award ceremonies.

SECTION II: COMPOSITION A. The Awards & Recognition Committee shall be composed of a minimum of five voting members and appropriate Alumni Relations staff members who shall serve as ex-officio, non-voting members. The Presi dent of the Association shall be an ex-officio member of the Committee.

B. Members of the Committee shall serve (1) one-year terms that run on the fiscal year. Members may serve more than (1) one term.

C. All Committee roles shall be filled by appointment by the Association President.

D. Any Awards & Recognition Committee member may resign by notice in writing to the President of the Association, with a copy to the Chair of the Committee. Any member may be removed from the Com mittee for good cause by the Board by following the procedures described for removal in the Association bylaws.

SECTION III: OPERATIONS A. The Committee shall meet for the transaction of business at least three times each year, at a place and time designated by the Chair.

B. The presence of a quorum is required for the transaction of Committee business. Quorum is met with no less than half of the voting membership of the Committee present.

C. The Committee may authorize the transaction of its business by telephone, mail or electronic meth ods available.

D. The Committee has no formal budget and is not empowered to authorize or contract for expendi tures of Association funds.

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BELONGING & ENGAGEMENT COMMITTEE GUIDELINES

(Established August 30, 2002) (Amended December 15, 2025) The word “Association” when used in this document shall mean the University of Missouri Alumni Association. The word “Board” when used herein shall mean the Board of the Association; the words “the Committee” shall refer to the Belonging and Engagement Committee; and the word “member(s)” shall refer to members of the Belonging and Engagement Committee.

The University of Missouri is affectionately known as “Mizzou” by its alumni and friends, and this Association is referred to and commonly known as “The Mizzou Alumni Association.”

SECTION I: PURPOSE This Committee exists to advise and assist the Board in fostering environments of welcoming and belonging for all who engage with the Association, as well as its chapters and affiliates.

The Association provides services to the University and its alumni constituency, friends, supporters of the University, students, parents, faculty and staff. The Committee will support the Association’s endeavor to remove barriers to participation so that all served by the Association feel a genuine sense of belonging.

In its approach, the Committee will promote awareness of and respect for the cultural richness and the contributions of the University of Missouri’s wide-ranging alumni population. It will encourage proactive efforts to cultivate the unique perspectives and experiences that arise from intentional engagement, , and impartial practices.

SECTION II: COMPOSITION A. The Committee shall be composed of a minimum of six voting members and appropriate Alumni Relations staff members (who shall serve as ex-officio, non-voting members). The president of the Association shall be an ex-officio member of the Committee.

B. At least six Committee members shall be regular, honorary, or associate members of the Association. In addition, at least one Committee member shall be a University student who is a regular member of the Association, and one Committee member, the Committee Chair, shall be a member of the Board, after nomination by the Nominating Committee and approval by the Board.

C.1. Except as set forth in this section, members of the Committee shall serve staggered three-year terms from the date of appointment until their successors are appointed, the terms of at least two members expiring each year. The Committee Chair shall serve a term of two years and is eligible for reappointment.

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a member selected to fill an uncompleted term of twelve (12) months or less shall not be counted toward any limit otherwise established by this paragraph. After absence from the Committee for a minimum of two years, any former member may be selected for additional terms, subject to the limits herein.

D. Vacancies shall be filled by appointment by the Association president. If an uncompleted term is twelve (12) months or less, the abbreviated service of the replacement member shall not be counted toward the limits established in Section II, paragraph C.2.

E. Any Committee member may resign by notice in writing to the president of the Association, with a copy to the chair of the Committee. Any member may be removed from the Committee for good cause by the Board by following the procedures described for removal of a Director in the Association Bylaws.

SECTION III: OPERATIONS A.1. The Committee shall meet for the transaction of business in informal proceedings at least four times a year, at a place, method and time designated by the chair. Special meetings may be called on the initiative of the chair, and shall be called by the chair in the event of a written request from at least two (2) members. Meeting notice may be given in any appropriate fashion.

A.2. The presence of four (4) voting members of the Committee shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business. Any member may participate by telephone or videoconference and any member so participating will be included in the quorum.

A.3. The Committee may authorize the transaction of its business by telephone, mail, electronic email or other appropriate means.

B. The Committee has no formal budget and is not empowered to authorize or contract for expenditures of Association funds.

C. The Committee may establish subcommittees as necessary for its operation. The chair of any subcommittee must be a member of the Committee and of the Association. The chair of the Committee automatically shall be an ex-officio member of all subcommittees.

D.1. The chair of the Committee must be a member of the Committee under the provisions of Section II, paragraphs B, C.1. and C.2 of these Guidelines. The chair is nominated to the position by the Nominating Committee of the Association, subject to approval by the Board of Directors, for a two-year term.

D.2. The chair shall appoint a vice-chair who is authorized to discharge the duties of the chair in case of the chair’s absence. The Association staff shall perform the duties of secretary to the Committee.

E. Changes in the formal operating procedures and rules of the Committee require an affirmative vote of two-thirds of the entire Committee and approval of the Association’s Board. The Executive Committee of the Board is authorized to approve non-substantive changes to this document in order to correct grammar, spelling and numbering, and to update changes to title of University departments, officials and employees, as well as titles of Association officers, without need for approval by the Committee or Board.

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G. The Committee will maintain the confidentiality of information entrusted to them by the Association and any other confidential information about the Association that comes to them, from whatever source, in their official capacity, except when disclosure is authorized by a vote of the Board or required bylaws or regulations.

H. Informal matters of procedure and rules interpretation not directly covered by these operating procedures may be resolved by majority vote of those present. Matters of procedure and parliamentary practice not otherwise covered in either the Association Bylaws or the Belonging & Engagement Committee’s Guidelines shall be governed by the latest edition of Robert’s Rules of Order.

SECTION IV: DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES A. The Committee shall be responsible for fostering a culture of welcoming and belonging across the Association by supporting the implementation of intentional strategies to promote engagement and inclusion within the Association’s strategic plan.

B. The Committee shall advise the Board, as the Association seeks to support the University of Missouri’s goals and initiatives.

C. The Committee shall provide regular reports of its meetings, activities, and plans to the Board.

D. The Committee shall perform other duties as directed by the Board.

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F. Any Committee members with a business or personal interest in any matter before the Committee shall disclose such interest to the Committee prior to any action being taken thereon. Any Committee member who is so interested may be counted in determining the existence of a quorum at any meeting at which such action may be considered, but shall not be entitled to vote on such action. No action of the Committee shall be rendered void solely by the fact that any of the members are so interested.

Disclosure of such interest by a Committee member subsequent to action taken thereon may be a basis for the Committee to rescind such action or for the Association Board of Directors to rescind any resulting Board action.

FINANCE COMMITTEE

UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI ALUMNI ASSOCIATION GUIDELINES AND OPERATING PROCEDURES (Revised September 12, 2019) (Amended November 7, 2025)

The word “Association” when used in this document shall mean the University of Missouri Alumni Association. The word “Board” or the words “Board of Directors” when used herein shall mean the Board of the Association; the words “the Committee” shall refer to the Finance Committee; and the word “member(s)” shall refer to members of the Finance Committee.

SECTION I: PURPOSE The Committee was established in 1988 to act in an advisory capacity to the Executive Committee and provide liaison with the Association staff. It is specifically charged with the following responsibilities: (a) Review quarterly financial statements (b) Review audit and advise on audit procedures (c) Review staff preparation of annual budget and make recommendation to the Board (d) Provide advice to the Board regarding appropriate investment management (e) Advise and oversee financial goals associated with Association strategies

SECTION II: COMPOSITION A. 1. The Committee shall be composed of the Association’s Treasurer, a University student represen tative, and a minimum of five (5) additional voting members.

A. 2. The Association’s President, Immediate Past President, and President Elect and appropriate Alumni Relations staff members shall serve as ex-officio, non-voting members.

A. 3. In addition, the Association President may appoint a maximum of two (2) Director representatives from the Board to serve for one-year terms as voting Committee members. Director repre sentatives may be reappointed so long as they are current Board members.

B. All voting Committee members shall be Regular, Honorary, or Associate members of the Associa tion. At least one member shall be a public accountant or certified public accountant. A substantial number of voting members shall be persons who are not current Directors of the Board.

C. The Association’s Treasurer shall serve as the Chair of the Committee. In accordance with the As sociation Bylaws, the Treasurer shall be nominated to the position by the Nominating Committee for a two-year term, shall be considered a Director of the Board upon approval of said nomination by the Board, and shall be a member of the Executive Committee of the Board, after nomination by the Nominating Committee and approval by the Board.

D. 1. Voting member vacancies (other than the Treasurer) shall be filled by appointment by the Association President. If an uncompleted term is twelve (12) months or less, the abbreviated service of the replacement member shall not be counted toward the limits established in Section II, para graph D. 2. Except for the Treasurer and Director representatives, members of the Committee shall serve `

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D. 3. No person shall serve more than two consecutive three-year terms, except that the abbreviated service of a member selected to fill an uncompleted term of twelve (12) months or less shall not be counted toward any limit otherwise established by this paragraph. After absence from the Commit tee for a minimum of two years, any former member may be selected for additional terms, subject to the limits herein.

E. Any Committee member may resign by notice in writing to the Association’s President with a copy to the Treasurer. Any member may be removed from the Committee for good cause by the Board in accordance with the procedures described for removal of a Director in Article IV, Section 3, of the Association Bylaws.

SECTION III: OPERATIONS Mt A. 1. The Committee shall meet for the transaction of business in informal proceedings at least two (2) times each year, at a place and time designated by the Chair. Special meetings may be called on the initiative of the Chair and shall be called by the Chair in the event of a written request from at least two (2) members. Meeting notice may be given in any appropriate fashion.

A. 2. The presence of three (3) voting members of the Committee shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business.

A. 3. The Committee may authorize the transaction of its business by telephone, mail, or electronic mail.

B. The Committee has no formal budget and is not empowered to authorize or contract for expenditures of Association funds.

C. The Committee may establish subcommittees as necessary for its operation. The Treasurer shall automatically be an ex-officio member of all subcommittees.

D. 1. The Treasurer may appoint a Vice-Chair of the Committee, who is authorized to discharge the duties of the Chair in case of the Chair’s absence.

D. 2. A member of the Association staff shall perform the duties of secretary to the Committee.

E. Changes in the formal operating procedures and rules of the Committee require an affirmative vote of two thirds of voting Committee members and approval by the Association’s Board of Directors. The Executive Committee of the Board is authorized to approve non-substantive changes to this document in order to correct grammar, spelling and numbering, and to update changes to title of University departments, officials and employees, as well as titles of Association officers, without need for approval by the Committee or Board.

F. Any Committee member with a business or personal interest in any matter before the Committee shall disclose such interest to the Committee prior to any action being taken thereon. Any Committee member who is so interested may be counted in determining the existence of a quorum at any meeting at which such action may be considered, but shall not be entitled to vote on such action. No action of the Committee shall be rendered void solely by the fact that any of the members are so interested.

Disclosure of such interest by a Committee member subsequent to action taken thereon may be a basis for the Committee to rescind such action or for the Association’s Board to rescind any resulting Board action.

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staggered three-year terms from the date of appointment until their successors are appointed. The ex-officio members shall serve terms of one year.

in their official capacity, except when disclosure is authorized by a vote of the Board or required by laws or regulations.

H. Informal matters of procedure and rules interpretation not directly covered by these operating proce dures may be resolved by majority vote of those present. Matters of procedure and parliamentary practice not otherwise covered in either the Association Bylaws or the Committee’s Guidelines shall be governed by the latest edition of Robert’s Rules of Order.

SECTION IV: DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES The Committee shall provide guidance and assistance to the Executive Committee and staff with respect to the financial aspects of the Association operations.

A. Financial Reporting The Committee shall review the quarterly financial statements. The Committee shall be specifically advised of any proposed expenditure that exceeds twenty five thousand dollars ($25,000) and that was not reflected in the annual budget. The Committee shall offer advice and assistance to staff with respect to accounting procedures and expense control.

B. Audit The Committee shall review the audit reports of the independent certified public accounting firm and provide advice regarding audit procedures. The Committee shall annually review the results of audits and the performance of the accounting firm. The Committee shall advise the Executive Committee with respect to the selection or termination of the Association’s public accounting auditors.

C. Budget The Committee will be responsible to act as liaison to the Executive Committee for budget preparation and presentation. The budget shall be prepared by staff and a preliminary budget will be supplied to the Committee for review before presentation in final form to the Executive Committee and recommendation to the Board.

D. Investments The Committee shall provide advice regarding appropriate investment management for the Association’s investable funds. Periodically the Committee shall review the investment performance reports.

At least once in each twenty four (24) month period, the Committee shall review the Investment Policy Statement and meet with a representative of the Investment Manager.

E. Strategy The Committee shall provide feedback and oversight to any strategic financial goals established by the Board. The Committee shall develop guidelines and make recommendations to the Board for spending limits related to Investments and Reserves.

F. Other The Committee shall perform other duties as directed by the Board.

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GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI ALUMNI ASSOCIATION GUIDELINES

(Adopted September 20, 2018)

The word “Association” when used in this document shall mean the University of Missouri Alumni Association. The word “Board” or the words “Governing Board” when used herein shall mean the Governing Board of Directors of the Association; the words “Executive Committee” shall refer to the Executive Committee of the Governing Board of Directors of the Association; the words “the Committee” shall refer to the Governance Committee; and the word “member(s)” shall refer to members of the Governance Committee.

SECTION I: PURPOSE The Governance Committee shall provide oversight to the Board on matters of governance and leadership development. The committee is responsible for reviewing and recommending changes in the rules, operating procedures, and bylaws of the Association and its various committees and affiliated alumni organizations as well as supporting effective board development practices. The Governance Committee is to ensure that the Board operates efficiently and appropriately and to develop volunteer leaders for the Association.

SECTION II: COMPOSITION A. The Governance Committee shall be composed of a minimum of five voting members. Members of the committee shall be appointed by the President of the Association. A majority of the committee shall be current Directors from the Board. Up to two members of the committee may be appointed who are not current Directors from the Board.

B. Appropriate Alumni Association staff members shall serve as ex-officio, non-voting members.

C. Members of the Committee shall serve one-year terms.

D. The President-Elect of the Association shall serve as the Chair of the Committee.

SECTION III: OPERATIONS A. The Committee shall meet for the transaction of business in informal proceedings at least three times each year, at a place and time designated by the Chair. Special meetings may be called on the initiative of the Chair or upon the request from at least two members. Meeting notice may be communicated electronically.

B. The presence of three voting members of the Committee shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business.

C. The Committee may authorize the transaction of its business by electronic means.

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AD HOC COMMITTEES BOARD NOMINATING COMMITTEE The Nominating Committee was established to receive and review nominations for vacancies on the Governing Board, and to submit to the Governing Board a slate of nominations for officers and Governing Board Members for the ensuing year.

The Committee further exists to review and revise annual election procedures, and to submit these for approval at the Fall Board meeting.

MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS COMMITTEE The Marketing and Communications Committee will employ innovative strategies to increase MAA membership and engagement. The Committee will use both internal and external communications tactics to elevate the success of the University, cultivate a sense of belonging, and amplify MizzouMade careers.

NETWORKS PAST PRESIDENTS NETWORK The Past Presidents (affectionately known as “The PRIDE”) Network purpose is to bring Association Past Presidents together to provide ancillary support to the Association, Association Governing Board, Association Executive Committee and Association Staff. Specifically, The PRIDE Council shall endeavor to be the preeminent resource to the Association and assist the Association in executing its Mission.

The PRIDE Network shall also perform other duties and responsibilities assigned or otherwise delegated to it which are consistent with its purpose and the purposes of the Association.

PAST BOARD MEMBERS NETWORK The purpose of the Past Board Members Network, the 2892 Collective, is to facilitate continued volunteer engagement among past Board members to help ensure that the Columns will indeed stand for a thousand years – through the year 2892 and beyond. The Network seeks to serve as a connected and knowledgeable volunteer base available to support Association projects and campaigns.

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BOARD NOMINATING COMMITTEE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI ALUMNI ASSOCIATION GUIDELINES AND OPERATING PROCEDURES

(Revised April 17, 2020)

The word “Association” when used in this document shall mean The University of Missouri Alumni Association.; the term “Board” or “Board or Directors” shall refer to the Board of Directors of the Association; the word “Committee” shall refer to the Nominating Committee; and the word “member(s)” shall refer to members of the Nominating Committee.

The University of Missouri is affectionately known as “Mizzou” by its alumni and friends, and this Association is referred to and commonly known as “The Mizzou Alumni Association.”

SECTION I: PURPOSE The Nominating Committee was established to receive and review nominations for vacancies on the Board, and to submit to the Board a slate of nominations for Officers and Directors The Nominating Committee will strive to ensure the slate of Officers and Directors will be composed of members with a diversity of skills, perspectives, backgrounds, geographic locations and other considerations which will promote creativity and innovation and yields differing voices that can play important roles in accomplishing the Association’s mission.

SECTION II: COMPOSITION A. The Nominating Committee shall be composed of a minimum of five voting members drawn from the following: current Board members, past Board members within four years of their last date of service on the Board, or current members of standing or ad hoc committees. The names of the Nominating Committee members shall be made public with the call for nominations.

B. The immediate Past President of The Association shall serve as the Chair of the Nominating Committee.

C. The President of The Association and appropriate Alumni Relations staff members shall serve as ex-officio, non-voting members.

D. All Committee members shall be members of the Association E.1. Members of the Committee shall serve from the date of appointment until a slate of Officers and Directors is approved at the spring Board meeting. Members of the Committee are eligible for reappointment.

E.2. No person shall serve more than two consecutive terms.

F. Committee vacancies shall be filled by appointment by the Association President. The abbreviated service of the replacement member in an uncompleted term shall not be counted toward the limits established in Section II, paragraph E.2.

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G. Any Nominating Committee member may resign by notice in writing to the President of the Association, with a copy to the Chair of the Committee.

UNIVERSITY SECTION III: OPERATIONS OF MISSOURI ALUMNI ASSOCIATION A.1. The Committee shall meet for the transaction of business as needed on the initiative of the Chair. Special meetings may be called on the initiative of the Chair, and shall be called by the Chair in the event of a written request from at least two members. Meeting notice may be conveyed through communications means as defined by the Bylaws of The Association.

A.2. The presence of three voting members of the Committee shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business.

A.3. The Committee may authorize the transaction of its business through communication means as defined by the Bylaws of The Association.

B. The Committee has no formal budget and is not empowered to authorize or contract for expenditures of Association funds.

C. The Committee may establish subcommittees as necessary for its operation. The chair of any subcommittee must be a member of the Committee.

D. The Chair may appoint a Vice-Chair who is authorized to discharge the duties of the Chair in case of the Chair’s absence. The Executive Director of the Association shall perform the duties of Secretary to the Committee.

E. Changes in the formal guidelines, operating procedures and rules of the Committee require an affirmative vote of two-thirds of the entire Committee and approval of the Association’s Board.

F. The Executive Committee of the Board is authorized to approve non-substantive changes to the formal guidelines, operating procedures and rules in order to correct grammar, spelling and numbering, and to update changes to title of University departments, officials and employees, without need for approval of the Association’s Board.

G. Any Committee member with a business or personal interest in any matter before the Committee shall disclose such interest to the Committee prior to any action being taken thereon. Any Committee member who is so interested may be counted in determining the existence of a quorum at any meeting at which such action may be considered, but shall not be entitled to vote on such action.

No action of the Committee shall be rendered solely by the fact that any of the members are so interested. Disclosure of such interest by a Committee member subsequent to action taken thereon may be a basis for the Committee to rescind such action or for the Association Board to rescind any resulting Board action.

H. Informal matters of procedure and rules interpretation not directly covered by these operating procedures may be resolved by majority vote of those present. Matters of procedure and parliamentary practice not otherwise covered in either the Bylaws of the Association or the Nominating Committee’s operating procedures shall be governed by the latest edition of Robert’s Rules of Order.

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SECTION IV: DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES A.1. The Committee, upon approval of the Board, will utilize the following procedures.

A.2. The Nominating Committee shall be responsible for the process of formulating a slate of Officers and Directors from nominations received by no later than March 1 each year. This process shall include an application form for each nominee stating current or past volunteer experience and the stated desire to serve as a volunteer of the Association as created and approved by the Governance Committee.

A.3 The Committee shall ensure an equitable nomination process, ensuring the needs of the Board are met to the best of its ability.

A.4 The Committee shall present the slate of proposed Officers and Directors, in writing, to the Board for approval at least fourteen (14) days prior to the spring Board meeting.

A.5 The Committee selection procedure for the slate of proposed Officers and Directors shall be determined by the Committee itself but must allow the will of a majority of those present and voting to prevail.

B. The Committee shall perform other duties as directed by the Board.

SECTION V: CONFIDENTIALITY The Committee will maintain the confidentiality of information entrusted to them by the Association and any other confidential information about the Association that comes to them, from whatever source, in their official capacity, except when disclosure is authorized by a vote of the Board or required by laws or regulations.

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MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS COMMITTEE AN AD HOC COMMITTEE OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI ALUMNI ASSOCIATION GUIDELINES (Adopted JUNE 18, 2024) The word “Association” when used in this document shall mean the University of Missouri Alumni Associ ation. The word “Board” or the words “Board of Directors” when used herein shall mean the Board of Directors of the Association; the words “the Committee” shall refer to the Marketing and Communications Committee; and the word “member(s)” shall refer to members of the Marketing and Communications.

SECTION I: PURPOSE The Marketing and Communications Committee will employ innovative strategies to increase MAA mem bership and engagement. The Committee will use both internal and external communications tactics to elevate the success of the University, cultivate a sense of belonging, and amplify MizzouMade careers.

SECTION II: COMPOSITION A. The Marketing and Communications Committee shall be composed of a minimum of five voting mem bers and appropriate Alumni Relations staff members who shall serve as ex-officio, non-voting members.

The President of the Association shall be an ex-officio member of the Committee.

B. Members of the Committee shall serve (1) one-year terms that run on the fiscal year. Members may serve more than (1) one term.

C. All Committee roles shall be filled by appointment by the Association President.

D. Any Marketing and Communications Committee member may resign by notice in writing to the Presi dent of the Association, with a copy to the Chair of the Committee. Any member may be removed from the Committee for good cause by the Board by following the procedures described for removal in the Association bylaws.

SECTION III: OPERATIONS A. The Committee shall meet for the transaction of business at least three times each year, at a place and time designated by the Chair.

B. The presence of a quorum is required for the transaction of Committee business. Quorum is met with no less than half of the voting membership of the Committee present.

C. The Committee may authorize the transaction of its business by telephone, mail or electronic methods available.

D. The Committee has no formal budget and is not empowered to authorize or contract for expenditures of Association funds.

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F. The Chair of the Committee must be a member of the Committee under the provisions of these Guidelines. The Chair is appointed to the position by the President of the Association for a term of one (1) year commencing July 1. Committee Chairs may serve more than one (1) term.

G. The Alumni Relations staff shall perform the duties of secretary to the Committee.

H. Changes in the formal operating procedures and rules of the Committee require an affirmative vote of two-thirds of the entire Committee and approval of the Association’s Board.

I. Any Committee member with a business or personal interest in any matter before the Committee shall disclose such interest to the Committee prior to any action being taken thereon. Any Committee member who is so interested may be counted in determining the existence of a quorum at any meeting at which such action may be considered, but shall not be entitled to vote on such action. No action of the Committee shall be rendered void solely by the fact that any of the members are so interested. Dis closure of such interest by a Committee member subsequent to action taken thereon may be a basis for the Committee to rescind such action or for the Association’s Board to rescind any resulting Board action.

J. Informal matters of procedure and rules interpretation not directly covered by these operating proce dures may be resolved by majority vote of those present. Matters of procedure and parliamentary prac tice not otherwise covered in either the bylaws of the Association or the Marketing and Communica tions Committee’s Guidelines shall be governed by the latest edition of Robert’s Rules of Order.

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E. The Committee may establish subcommittees as necessary for its operation. The Chair of any sub committee must be a member of the Committee and of the Association. The Chair of the Committee automatically shall be an ex-officio member of all subcommittees.

PAST PRESIDENTS NETWORK UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI ALUMNI ASSOCIATION GUIDELINES (Adopted April 11, 2008) (Revised June 9, 2022)

The word “Association” when used in this document shall mean the University of Missouri Alumni Association. The word “Board” or the words “Board of Directors” when used herein shall mean the Board of the Association; the words “Executive Committee” shall refer to the Executive Committee of the Board; the words “the Network” shall refer to the Past Presidents Network; and the word “member(s)” shall refer to members of the Past Presidents Network.

The Past Presidents Network is affectionately known as “The PRIDE” which stands for Presidents Retired, Involved and Dedicated to Excellence; The University of Missouri is affectionately known as “Mizzou” by its alumni and friends, and this Association is referred to and commonly known as “The Mizzou Alumni Association.”

SECTION I: PURPOSE The Network’s purpose is to bring Association Past Presidents together to provide ancillary support to the Association, Association Board and its Executive Committee and Association Staff. Specifically, the Network, as a committee of the Board, shall assist the Association in executing its mission and shall serve as a key resource for the Association. The Network shall also perform other duties and responsibilities assigned or otherwise delegated to it by the Board or its Executive Committee which are consistent with its purpose and the purposes of the Association.

SECTION II: COMPOSITION A. The Network shall be composed of all Association Past Presidents, including the person who serves as Immediate Past President of the Board. All members shall be regular, honorary or associate members of the Association.

B. Ex-officio members shall include the Association President and Executive Director. Honorary members may also be designated by the Network.

C. The Network’s membership shall continue throughout a member’s lifetime. A member may cease being a member of the Network if they resign from the Association, resign from the Network or become ineligible for regular, honorary or association membership in the Association. Should a member resign from the Network, that individual may reinstitute membership by indicating to the Association President the desire to rejoin the Network and reinitiating participation in the Network’s activities.

SECTION III: OPERATIONS A. The Network shall meet for the transaction of business in informal proceedings at least twice (2) each year. These and any other additional meetings shall be called by Board’s Immediate Past President. Meeting notice may be given in any appropriate fashion.

B. The Network may connect by telephone, mail or electronic methods available.

C. The Network has no formal budget and is not empowered to authorize or contract for expenditures of Association funds.

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E The Association’s Immediate Past President shall serve as Chair of the Network per Association Bylaws, Article VI, Section 5. The Chair shall thus serve a one-year term. In the event an individual is unable or unavailable to serve as Chair, the Association’s President shall appoint another member of the Network to serve as Chair for that term. No individual shall be eligible to serve successive terms as Chair.

F. The Network shall be staffed by the Association’s Executive Director.

G. Changes in the Network’s Guidelines shall require approval of the Association's Board.

H. Any member with business or personal interest in any matter before the Network shall disclose such interest to the Network prior to any action being taken thereon. Any member who is so interested shall not be entitled to vote on such action. No action of the Network shall be rendered void solely by the fact that any of the members are so interested. Disclosure of such interest by a member subsequent to action taken thereon may be a basis for the Network to rescind such action or for the Association’s Board to rescind any resulting action.

I. Matters of procedure not directly covered by these Guidelines may be resolved by majority vote of those present.

SECTION IV: FUNCTIONS The Network shall serve as an advisory resource to the Association, Association Board, Association Executive Committee and/or Association Staff on matters pertaining to the Association. The Network shall perform other functions as requested by the Association Board, Association President, Association Executive Committee and/or Association Staff.

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D. The Network may connect via designated social media platforms or groups administered by the Association for the exclusive use of connecting Network members. All such engagement is subject to applicable policies and guidelines of the Association as prescribed by the Board.

PAST BOARD MEMBERS NETWORK 2892 COLLECTIVE

UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI ALUMNI ASSOCIATION GUIDELINES (Adopted November 12, 2022)

The word “Association” when used in this document shall mean the University of Missouri Alumni Association. The word “Board” or the words “Board of Directors” when used herein shall mean the Board of the Association; the words “Executive Committee” shall refer to the Executive Committee of the Board; the words “the Network” shall refer to the Past Board Members Network; and the word “member(s)” shall refer to members of the Past Board Members Network.

The Past Board Members Network is affectionately known as “The 2892 Collective.” The University of Missouri is affectionately known as “Mizzou” by its alumni and friends, and this Association is referred to and commonly known as “The Mizzou Alumni Association.”

SECTION I: PURPOSE Loyal alumni rallied on behalf of Mizzou to save the Columns after the Academic Hall fire in 1892. The president of the Mizzou Alumni Association made a persuasive speech to preserve the Columns as an enduring symbol of all we hold dear about Mizzou. Curator Gideon Rothwell was moved by the advocacy and proclaimed: “Let the Columns stand. Let them stand for a thousand years.”

Alumni leaders continue to protect and enrich the University in that same spirit of alumni advocacy. The purpose of this Network, the 2892 Collective, is to facilitate continued volunteer engagement among past Board members to help ensure that the Columns will indeed stand for a thousand years – through the year 2892 and beyond.

SECTION II: COMPOSITION A. The Network shall be composed of all Association Past Board Members. All members must be regular, honorary, or associate members of the Association.

B. Ex-officio members shall include the Association President and Executive Director.

C. The Network’s membership shall continue throughout a member’s lifetime. A member may cease being a member of the Network if they resign from the Association, resign from the Network or become ineligible for regular, honorary or association membership in the Association. Should a member resign from the Network, that individual may reinstitute membership by indicating to the Association President the desire to rejoin the Network and reinitiating participation in the Network’s activities.

SECTION III: OPERATIONS A. The Network may connect in informal proceedings. Meetings or activities may be called by the Association, the Association Board or the designated representative of the Board. When appropriate, activities will be calendared to coincide with marquee Association events.

B. The Network may connect by telephone, mail or electronic methods available.

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D. The Network has no formal budget and is not empowered to authorize or contract for expenditures of Association funds.

E. A designated representative of the Association Board shall be appointed by the Association President to serve as liaison to the Network for a one-year term. No individual shall be eligible to serve successive terms as designated representative.

F. The Network shall be staffed by the Association’s Executive Director or their designee.

G. Changes to these guidelines shall require the approval of the Association’s Board.

H. Any member with business or personal interest in any matter related to the Network shall disclose such interest prior to any action being taken thereon. Disclosure of such interest by a member after action taken thereon may be a basis for rescinding such action or for the Association’s Board to rescind any resulting action.

I. Matters of procedure not directly covered by these Guidelines may be resolved by the Executive Committee of the Association.

SECTION IV: FUNCTIONS The Association seeks to keep Network members connected to others who have invested time and talent in the University. Through collective engagement the Network seeks to: A. Serve as a connected and knowledgeable volunteer base available to support Association projects and campaigns.

B. Act as a focus group for Association ideas and opportunities.

C. Play a supportive role in the implementation of programs and initiatives.

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C. The Network may connect via designated social media platforms or groups administered by the Association for the exclusive use of connecting Network members. All such engagement is subject to applicable policies and guidelines of the Association as prescribed by the Board.

BYLAWS

OF THE {___________________ ALUMNI CHAPTER} An Affiliate of The University of Missouri Alumi Association (Approved/Revised {Date})

ARTICLE I: NAME The name of the organization shall be Name Chapter of The University of Missouri Alumni Association hereinafter referred to as the Name Chapter. (description of geographic area will be inserted here for Chapters). The University of Missouri is affectionately known as “Mizzou” by its alumni and friends, and this organization may be referred to and commonly known as the Name Chapter of “The Mizzou Alumni Association.”

ARTICLE II: PURPOSE The Name Chapter is an affiliate of the University of Missouri Alumni Association, an independent, notfor-profit educational corporation. The purpose of this Name Chapter is to provide services to its alumni constituency, friends, supporters of the University, students, parents, faculty and staff. Services and activities may be educational, developmental or social and may encourage both fellowship and constructive contributions to the University. This Chapter is organized to encourage alumni and friends to support the University and to participate in building a greater University.

ARTICLE III: MEMBERS Section 1. Membership Membership in this Name Chapter shall be limited to those persons who are graduates, students, former students, or others who evince an interest in the Name Chapter and the University, and who are Regular, Honorary or Associate Members of the Association.

Section 2. Rights, Benefits, and Privileges All Members, including Honorary Members, shall receive identical rights, benefits, and privileges of membership as may be determined from time to time by the Association’s Board of Directors.

ARTICLE IV: OFFICERS Section 1. Officers Officers of this Name Chapter Chapter} shall consist of a President, a President-Elect or Vice President, a Past President, a Secretary, and a Treasurer. These officers shall perform the duties prescribed by these Bylaws and by the parliamentary authority adopted in Article VIII of these Bylaws.

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Section 3. Nominations Not less than 60 days in advance of a meeting regularly held for such purpose, the President shall appoint a Nominating Committee of at least three (3) Members with the Immediate Past President serving as the Chair. If the Immediate Past President cannot serve then a Past President shall serve as Chair. It shall be the duty of this committee to nominate candidates for the Name Chapter offices and for vacancies on the Board of Directors. The report of the Nominating Committee shall be Communicated to members of the Name Chapter at least fourteen (14) days prior to the scheduled meeting.

At the meeting, additional nominations from the floor shall be permitted before the election. Nominees need not be members of the Board.

Section 4. Elections The Officers and Directors shall be elected at a meeting regularly held for such purpose; all positions shall be filled by a majority vote of the Members present.

Section 5. Resignation or Removal Any Officer may resign by notice in writing to the Board in care of the Secretary. Any Officer may be removed from office for good cause upon the vote of at least two-thirds of the Directors present at a meeting where a quorum of the Directors exists. Such removal shall be considered upon the re-quest of not less than two (2) Directors; any such request shall be submitted in writing to the Board in care of the Secretary. The Officer in question shall receive written notice through electronic or postal mail not less than fourteen (14) days in advance of the meeting at which the issue of removal is to be addressed. Upon request of the Officer subject to the removal action, a hearing shall be held at said meeting prior to the vote of the Directors.

Section 6. Vacancies In the event of a vacancy in the office of President, the President-Elect or Vice President shall fill the office for the unexpired term. Other vacancies shall be filled by appointment of the President, with approval of the Name Chapter Board, for the unexpired term. In the event of the absence or inability to act of the President, the President-Elect or Vice President shall temporarily carry out the duties of the office.

ARTICLE V: MEETINGS Section 1. Regular Meetings The Name Chapter shall hold at least one meeting annually on a date to be determined by the Officers.

In addition, other regular meetings may be scheduled as needed for the transaction of business or to carry out the purposes of the Name Chapter. Notice of the annual meeting and of other regular meetings shall be Communicated to the membership not less than fourteen (14) days prior to the meeting date.

Section 2. Special Meetings Special meetings may be called by the President or by the Executive Committee and shall be called upon the request of five (5) members of the Name Chapter. The purpose of the meeting shall be stated in the notice. Except in cases of emergency, notice of the special meetings shall be Communicated to the membership not less than fourteen (14) days prior to the meeting date.

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Section 2. Term and Eligibility Officers shall serve for a period of one year or until their successors are elected, and their terms of office shall begin July 1, following the meeting at which they are elected. The President-Elect or Vice President shall automatically assume the office of President upon the expiration of the President’s term. No Member shall be eligible to serve more than two consecutive terms in the same office.

Section 3. Quorum The Members present shall constitute a quorum for the conduct of any business of the Name Chapter

ARTICLE VI: BOARD OF DIRECTORS Section 1. Composition The Board of Directors shall be made up of the Officers of the Name Chapter, chairs of standing committees, and at least two (2) Directors elected by the membership.

Section 2. Powers and Duties Except as otherwise provided by law, the Association Pro Forma Decree of Incorporation, the Bylaws of the Association or the Bylaws of the Name Chapter, all of the authority of the Name Chapter and its government and management shall be exercised by the Board. The Board shall have general supervision of the affairs of the Name Chapter between its business meetings, fix the hour and place of meetings, make recommendations to the Name Chapter, and shall perform such other duties as are specified in these Bylaws. The Board may solicit funds for specific Name Chapter purposes. The Board shall be subject to the orders of the Name Chapter, and none of its acts shall conflict with action taken by the Name Chapter.

Section 3. Meetings The Board shall meet at least twice each year and as often as necessary for the transaction of business or to carry out the purposes of the Name Chapter; it shall determine its own meeting times. Special meetings of the Board may be called by the President and shall be called upon the request of three (3) members of the Board. Procedures for notice shall be similar to those estab-lished in Article V, Sections 1 and 2. Transaction of business may be Communicated to the Board through means identified in the Chapter Bylaws. All Members of the Name Chapter are entitled to attend Board meetings.

Section 4. Term and Eligibility (a) Directors shall serve for a period of two (2) years and until their successors are elected. Their terms of office shall begin July 1, following the meeting at which they are elected. (b) No person shall be selected for more than six consecutive years in the same role as a Director of the Name Chapter, except as follows: Officers listed in Article IV, Section 1, shall be members of the Board for as long as they hold office, without regard to any limit otherwise imposed by this Section. (c) After absence from the Board for a minimum of two (2) years, any former Director may be selected for additional terms as a Director; however, such additional service is again subject to the limits imposed herein.

Section 5. Nominations A Nominating Committee shall be appointed and the procedures established in Article IV, Section 3 shall be followed to fill vacancies on the Board.

Section 6. Elections The election procedure established in Article IV, Section 4, shall be followed in electing members to the Board.

Section 7. Resignation or Removal Any Director may resign by notice in writing to the President in care of the Secretary. Any Director may be removed from office for good cause upon the vote of at least two-thirds of the Directors present at a meeting where a quorum of the Directors exists. Such removal shall be considered upon the resign by notice in writing to the President in care of the Secretary. The Director in question shall receive

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Section 8. Vacancies Vacancies shall be filled by appointment of the President, with approval of the Board, for the unexpired term.

Section 9. Executive Committee (a) An Executive Committee shall be established, whose members shall serve one-year terms commencing at the close of the meeting at which new Officers and Directors are elected. The Executive Committee shall consist of the Officers. Alumni Association staff members shall be ex-officio, non-voting members of the Executive Committee. (b) Unless otherwise provided by law or the Bylaws of the Name Chapter, the Executive Committee shall have full authority to conduct the business of the Name Chapter, subject to the approval of the Board at its next regular or special meeting. An act or authorization of an act by the Executive Committee shall be as effective for all purposes as the act or authorization of the Board, including authorization of activities, expenditures, and all other matters normally within the jurisdiction of the Board, so long as the action is approved by a vote of a majority of the total membership of the Executive Committee. All members of the Name Chapter are entitled to attend meetings of the Executive Committee.

Section 10. Expenditures No expenditure in excess of $________ of unallocated funds of this Name Chapter shall be made unless it has been authorized by the Executive Committee.

ARTICLE VII: COMMITTEES AND TASK FORCES Section 1. Standing Committees The following standing committees shall be established: Membership and Student Recruitment/Scholarship. The President, with the approval of the Board, shall fill all vacancies on such standing committees and shall appoint or reappoint the committee Chair each year. Chairs of standing committees shall be considered members of the Board when appointed and are subject to the term limitations established in Article VI, Section 4. A substantial number of members of each such committee shall be persons who are not Directors.

Section 2. Membership Committee A Membership Committee of at least two members, shall be appointed. This committee shall recommend ways to enhance service to members, develop plans and programs for attracting new members and retaining existing members, and determine ways to encourage participation from active and inactive alumni in the affairs of the Name Chapter. The committee shall report to the Board of Directors at least twice each year.

Section 3. Student Recruitment/Scholarship Committee A Student Recruitment/Scholarship Committee of at least three (3) members, at least one of whom is a Director, shall be appointed. This committee is charged with selecting one or more candidates to receive a scholarship. This committee will assist the University and the Association in recruiting qualified students to attend the University. The committee shall report to the Chapter’s membership and/or Board at least once each year.

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written notice not less than fourteen (14) days in advance of the meeting at which the issue of removal is to be addressed. Upon request of the Director subject to the removal action, a hearing shall be held at said meeting prior to the vote of the Directors.

Section 4. Other Committees and Task Forces (a) The Board or the President may establish and appoint other committees and task forces deemed necessary or appropriate, to serve the Name Chapter. The Chair of any such advi-sory committee or task force must be a member of the Name Chapter and is considered an advisor to the Board. A substantial number of members of each such committee and task force shall be persons who are not Directors. (b) The President of this Name Chapter automatically shall be an ex-officio member of all committees and task forces, except the Nominating Committee.

ARTICLE VIII: PARLIAMENTARY AUTHORITY The current edition of Robert’s Rules of Order Newly Revised, as amended from time to time, shall govern the meetings, rules, guidelines, motions, agendas and related matters of the Name Chapter insofar as those rules are not inconsistent with or in conflict with the Pro Forma Decree of Incorporation, the Bylaws of the Association or the laws of the State of Missouri.

ARTICLE IX: BYLAWS AND AMENDMENTS Section 1. Bylaws for Chapters The Name Chapter shall be governed by these Bylaws. The Bylaws shall not be in conflict with Association Bylaws, any federal laws, with the laws of the state (of Missouri) or with the laws in which the Chapter is located.

Section 2. Amendments and Revisions These Bylaws may be amended at any meeting of the Board by an affirmative two-thirds vote, provided that the proposed amendments have been Communicated to the Board of the Name Chapter not less than fourteen (14) days prior to the meeting at which they will be considered.

Section 3. Conforming When amendment of these Bylaws shall become necessary by action of the Association Board, the Executive Committee of the Chapter is authorized to conform these Bylaws in accordance therewith, and such amendment shall have the same force and effect as if adopted by the Board of the Chapter in accordance with the provisions of Article IX, Section 2.

Section 4. Filing Current Bylaws, standing rules, and auxiliary policies shall be on file at the Mizzou Alumni Association office in Columbia, Missouri.

ARTICLE X: CONFIDENTIALITY Directors, Officers and members of committees of the Name Chapter will maintain the confidentiality of information entrusted to them by the Association and any other confidential information about the Association that comes to them, from whatever source, in their official capacity, except when disclosure is authorized by a vote of the Board or required by laws or regulations.

In particular, Directors, Officers or members of committees of the Name Chapter may be privy to financial information and details pertaining to donors and gifts to the University. Directors, Officers or members of committees agree to hold such information in trust and confidence, not to disclose the information, and not to use such information except to make decisions with direct respect to activities of the Association

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Any Director of the Board with a business or personal interest in any matter before the Name Chapter shall disclose such interest to the Board in care of the Secretary prior to any action being taken thereon. Any Director who is so interested may be counted in determining the existence of a quorum at any meeting at which such action may be considered, but shall not be entitled to vote on such action. No action of the Name Chapter shall be rendered void solely by the fact that any of the Directors are so interested, but subsequent disclosure of such interest may be a basis for the Board to rescind such action.

If a Director does not disclose a business or personal interest in a matter before the Board, and then votes or otherwise exerts influence on the matter to the Director’s direct or ancillary benefit, then the Board or the Association Board may remove said Director by a majority vote. The Chapter and the Association shall also have all other remedies afforded by law against said Director.

ARTICLE XII: MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS Section 1. University of Missouri Division of Advancement The Name Chapter endorses and pledges its support to the University of Missouri Division of Advancement, which is the official advancement office of the University.

Section 2. Fiscal Year The fiscal year of the Name Chapter shall be from the first day of July each year through the 30th day of June in the succeeding calendar year.

Section 3. Definitions As used in these Bylaws, the following terms shall mean: (a) Association: the University of Missouri Alumni Association; (b) Association Board: the Board of Directors of the University of Missouri Alumni Association; (c) Association Bylaws: the Bylaws of the University of Missouri Alumni Association; (d) Board or Board of Directors: the Board of Directors of the Name Chapter; (e) Bylaws: the Bylaws of the Name Chapter; (f) Chapter: the Name Chapter; (g) Communicated: shall include written, phone, or other electronic methods available; (h) Director: a member of the Name Chapter Board of Directors; (i) Member: Any member, associate member or honorary member of The Association in accor dance with the Association Bylaws (j) Officer: an officer of the Name Chapter Board of Directors; (k) Pro Forma Decree of Incorporation: The Articles of Agreement of the University of Missouri Alumni Association; (l) University: the University of Missouri

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ARTICLE XI: ETHICS AND CONFLICT OF INTEREST

APPENDIX: DUTIES OF OFFICERS 1. President The President shall call and preside at all meetings of the Name Chapter, its Board and Executive Committee and shall have general charge of, and control over, its operations. The President shall appoint the members of all committees and shall be an ex-officio member of all committees, except the nominating committee. The President shall perform such additional duties as may from time to time be prescribed by the Board or the Bylaws.

2. President-Elect or Vice-President The President-Elect shall assist the President in the operations of the Name Chapter and shall perform such additional duties as may be prescribed from time to time by the Board or the Bylaws. The President-Elect shall succeed to the office of President upon expiration of the current President’s term, or in the event of a vacancy in the office of President. In the absence of the President, the President-Elect shall serve in his or her stead.

3. Secretary The Secretary shall keep a record of all the proceedings of the Name Chapter; shall keep on file all committee reports; shall maintain the historical record of the Bylaws, standing rules and minutes; shall send out to the membership notices of each meeting; shall prepare the meeting agenda; and shall conduct the general correspondence of the Name Chapter. The Secretary shall make the minutes and records of the Name Chapter reasonably available to any member upon request. In the absence of the President and President-Elect or Vice President and Secretary shall call the meeting to order and preside until the immediate election of a president pro tempore.

4. Treasurer The Treasurer shall be entrusted with custody of the funds of the Name Chapter and shall disburse funds upon the authority of the Board or the Bylaws. The Treasurer is responsible for the financial records of the Name Chapter and will operate under all established financial guidelines of the Association.

The Treasurer shall make a full financial report annually and make such interim reports as the Board or Executive Committee may direct.

5. Immediate Past President The Immediate Past President shall be the chair of the Nominating Committee and shall have such authority and perform such duties as may from time to time be delegated by the President or the Board.

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BYLAWS OF THE

{___________________ ALUMNI ORGANIZATION} An Affiliate of The University of Missouri Alumi Association (Approved/Revised {Date})

ARTICLE I: NAME The name of the organization shall be the {complete name} of The University of Missouri Alumni Association, hereinafter referred to as the Organization. The University of Missouri is affectionately known as “Mizzou” by its alumni and friends, and this organization may be referred to and commonly known as the Name Organization of “The Mizzou Alumni Association.”

ARTICLE II: PURPOSE The Organization is an affiliate of the University of Missouri Alumni Association, an independent, notfor-profit educational corporation. The purpose of this Organization is to provide services to its alumni constituency and to the University. Services and activities may be educational, developmental, or social and may encourage both fellowship and constructive contributions to the University. This Organization is organized to encourage alumni and friends to support the University and to participate in building a greater University.

ARTICLE III: MEMBERS Section 1. Membership Membership in this Organization shall be limited to those persons who are graduates, students, former students, or others who evince an interest in the Organization and the University, and who are Regular, Honorary or Associate Members of the Association.

Section 2. Rights, Benefits, and Privileges All Members, including Honorary Members, shall receive identical rights, benefits, and privileges of membership as may be determined from time to time by the Association’s Board of Directors.

ARTICLE IV: OFFICERS Section 1. Officers Officers of this Organization shall consist of a President, a President-Elect or Vice President, a Secretary, and a Treasurer. These officers shall perform the duties prescribed by these bylaws and by the parliamentary authority adopted in Article VIII of these bylaws.

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Section 2. Term and Eligibility Officers shall serve for a period of one year or until their successors are elected, and their terms of office shall begin July 1, following the meeting at which they are elected. The President-Elect shall automatically assume the office of President upon the expiration of the President’s term. No Member shall be eligible to serve more than two consecutive terms in the same office.

Section 3. Nominations Not less than 60 days in advance of a meeting regularly held for such purpose, the President shall appoint a Nominating Committee of at least three (3) Members with the Immediate Past President serving as the Chair. If the Immediate Past President cannot serve then a Past President shall serve as Chair. It shall be the duty of this committee to nominate candidates for the Organization offices and for vacancies on the Board of Directors. The report of the Nominating Committee shall be Communicated to members of the Organization at least fourteen (14) days prior to the scheduled meeting.

At the meeting, additional nominations from the floor shall be permitted before the election. Nominees need not be members of the Board.

Section 4. Elections The Officers and Directors shall be elected at a meeting regularly held for such purpose; all positions shall be filled by a majority vote of the Members present.

Section 5. Resignation or Removal Any Officer may resign by notice in writing to the Board in care of the Secretary. Any Officer may be removed from office for good cause upon the vote of at least two-thirds of the Directors present at a meeting where a quorum of the Directors exists. Such removal shall be considered upon the re-quest of not less than two (2) Directors; any such request shall be submitted in writing to the Board in care of the Secretary. The Officer in question shall receive written notice through electronic or postal mail not less than fourteen (14) days in advance of the meeting at which the issue of removal is to be addressed.

Upon request of the Officer subject to the removal action, a hearing shall be held at said meeting prior to the vote of the Directors.

Section 6. Vacancies In the event of a vacancy in the office of President, the President-Elect or Vice President shall fill the office for the unexpired term. Other vacancies shall be filled by appointment of the President, with approval of the Organization Board, for the unexpired term. In the event of the absence or inability to act of the President, the President-Elect or Vice President shall temporarily carry out the duties of the office.

ARTICLE V: MEETINGS Section 1. Regular Meetings The Organization shall hold at least one meeting annually on a date to be determined by the Officers. In addition, other regular meetings may be scheduled as needed for the transaction of business or to carry out the purposes of the Organization. Notice of the annual meeting and of other regular meetings shall be Communicated to the membership not less than fourteen (14) days prior to the meeting date.

Section 2. Special Meetings Special meetings may be called by the President or by the Executive Committee and shall be called upon the written request of five (5) members of the Organization. The purpose of the meeting shall be stated in the call. Except in cases of emergency, at least fourteen (14) days’ notice shall be given.

Section 3. Quorum The Members present shall constitute a quorum for the conduct of any business of the Organization.

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Section 1. Composition The Board of Directors shall be made up of the Officers of the Organization, chairs of standing committees, and at least two (2) Directors elected by the membership.

Section 2. Powers and Duties Except as otherwise provided by law, the Association Pro Forma Decree of Incorporation, the Bylaws of the Association, or the Bylaws of the Organization, all of the authority of the Organization and its government and management shall be exercised by the Board. The Board shall have general supervision of the affairs of the Organization between its business meetings, fix the hour and place of meetings, make recommendations to the Organization, and shall perform such other duties as are specified in these Bylaws. The Board may solicit funds for specific Organization purposes. The Board shall be subject to the orders of the Organization, and none of its acts shall conflict with action taken by the Organization.

Section 3. Meetings The Board shall meet at least twice each year and as often as necessary for the transaction of business or to carry out the purposes of the Organization; it shall determine its own meeting times. Special meetings of the Board may be called by the President and shall be called upon the written request of three (3) members of the Board. Procedures for notice shall be similar to those estab-lished in Article V, Sections 1 and 2. Transaction of business may be Communicated to the Board through means identified in the Chapter Bylaws. All Members of the Organization are entitled to attend Board meetings.

Section 4. Term and Eligibility (a) Directors shall serve for a period of two (2) years and until their successors are elected. Their terms of office shall begin July 1, following the meeting at which they are elected. (b) No person shall be selected for more than six consecutive years in the same role as a Director of the Organization, except as follows: Officers listed in Article IV, Section 1, shall be members of the Board for as long as they hold office, without regard to any limit otherwise imposed by this Section. (c) After absence from the Board of Directors for a minimum of two (2) years, any former Director may be selected for additional terms as a Director; however, such additional service is again subject to the limits imposed herein.

Section 5. Nominations A Nominating Committee shall be appointed and the procedures established in Article IV, Section 3, shall be followed to fill vacancies on the Board.

Section 6. Elections The election procedure established in Article IV, Section 4, shall be followed in electing members to the Board.

Section 7. Resignation or Removal Any Director may resign by notice in writing to the President in care of the Secretary. Any Director may be removed from office for good cause upon the vote of at least two-thirds of the Directors present at a meeting where a quorum of the Directors exists. Such removal shall be considered upon the request of not less than two Directors; any such request shall be submitted in writing to the President in care of the Secretary. The Director in question shall receive written notice not less than fourteen (14) days in advance of the meeting at which the issue of removal is to be addressed. Upon request of the

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Director subject to the removal action, a hearing shall be held at said meeting prior to the vote of the Directors.

Section 8. Vacancies Vacancies shall be filled by appointment of the President, with approval of the Board, for the unexpired term Section 9. Executive Committee (a) An Executive Committee shall be established, whose members shall serve one-year terms commencing at the close of the meeting at which new Officers and Directors are elected. The Executive Committee shall consist of the Officers. Alumni Association staff members shall be ex-officio, non-voting members of the Executive Committee. (b) Unless otherwise provided by law or the Bylaws of the Organization, the Executive Committee shall have full authority to conduct the business of the Organization, subject to the approval of the Board at its next regular or special meeting. An act or authorization of an act by the Executive Committee shall be as effective for all purposes as the act or authorization of the Board, including authorization of activities, expenditures, and all other matters normally within the jurisdiction of the Board, so long as the action is approved by a vote of a majority of the total membership of the Executive Committee. All Members of the Organization are entitled to attend meetings of the Executive Committee.

Section 10. Expenditures No expenditure in excess of $________ of unallocated funds of this Organization shall be made unless it has been authorized by the Executive Committee.

ARTICLE VII: COMMITTEES AND TASK FORCES Section 1. Standing Committees The following standing committees shall be established: Membership and Student Engagement. The President, with the approval of the Board, shall fill all vacancies on such standing committees and shall appoint or reappoint the committee Chairs each year. Chairs of standing committees shall be considered members of the Board when appointed and are subject to the term limitations established in Article VI, Section 4. A substantial number of members of each such committee shall be persons who are not Directors.

Section 2. Membership Committee A Membership Committee of at least two (2) members, shall be appointed. This committee shall recommend ways to enhance service to members, develop plans and programs for attracting new members and retaining existing members, and determine ways to encourage participation from active and inactive alumni in the affairs of the Organization. The committee shall report to the Board at least twice each year.

Section 3. Student Recruitment/Scholarship Committee A Student Engagement Committee of three members, at least one (1) of whom is a Director, shall be appointed. This committee is charged with supporting student programs that will increase student awareness of the Organization. Activities may include, but are not limited to: professional development opportunities; scholarships; classroom, laboratory and student organization support; outbound communications to students; and other student engagement opportunities that the Organization deems appropriate. The committee shall report to the Organization’s membership and/or Board at least once each year

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Section 4. Other Committees and Task Forces (a) The Board or the President may establish and appoint other committees and task forces deemed necessary or appropriate, to serve the Organization. The Chair of any such advi-sory committee or task force must be a member of the Organization and is considered an advisor to the Board. A substantial number of members of each such committee and task force shall be persons who are not Directors. (b) The President of this Organization automatically shall be an ex-officio member of all committees and task forces, except the Nominating Committee.

ARTICLE VIII: PARLIAMENTARY AUTHORITY The current edition of Robert’s Rules of Order, as amended from time to time, shall govern the meetings, rules, guidelines, motions, agendas and related matters of the Organization insofar as those rules are not inconsistent with or in conflict with the Pro Forma Decree of Incorporation, the Bylaws of the Association or the laws of the State of Missouri.

ARTICLE IX: AMENDMENT OF BYLAWS Section 1. Bylaws for Organizations The Organization shall be governed by these Bylaws. The Bylaws shall not be in conflict with Association Bylaws, any federal laws, with the laws of the State of Missouri or with the laws in which the Chapter is located.

Section 2. Amendments and Revisions These Bylaws may be amended at any meeting of the Board by an affirmative two-thirds vote, provided that the proposed amendments have been Communicated to the Board of the Organization not less than fourteen (14) days prior to the meeting at which they will be considered.

Section 3. Conforming When amendment of these Bylaws shall become necessary by action of the Association Board, the Executive Committee of the Chapter is authorized to conform these Bylaws in accordance therewith, and such amendment shall have the same force and effect as if adopted by the Board of the Chapter in accordance with the provisions of Article IX, Section 2.

Section 4. Filing Current Bylaws, standing rules, and auxiliary policies shall be on file at the Mizzou Alumni Association office in Columbia, Missouri.

ARTICLE X: CONFIDENTIALITY Directors, Officers and members of committees of the Organization will maintain the confidentiality of information entrusted to them by the Association and any other confidential information about the Association that comes to them, from whatever source, in their official capacity, except when disclosure is authorized by a vote of the Board or required by laws or regulations.

In particular, Directors, Officers or members of committees of the Organization may be privy to financial information and details pertaining to donors and gifts to the University. Directors, Officers or members of committees agree to hold such information in trust and confidence, not to disclose the information, and not to use such information except to make decisions with direct respect to activities of the Association.

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ARTICLE XI: ETHICS AND CONFLICT OF INTEREST Any Director of the Board with a business or personal interest in any matter before the Organization shall disclose such interest to the Board in care of the Secretary prior to any action being taken thereon. Any Director who is so interested may be counted in determining the existence of a quorum at any meeting at which such action may be considered, but shall not be entitled to vote on such action. No action of the Organization shall be rendered void solely by the fact that any of the Directors are so interested, but subsequent disclosure of such interest may be a basis for the Board to rescind such action.

If a Director does not disclose a business or personal interest in a matter before the Board, and then votes or otherwise exerts influence on the matter to the Director’s direct or ancillary benefit, then the Board or the Association Board may remove said Director by a majority vote. The Chapter and the Association shall also have all other remedies afforded by law against said Director.

ARTICLE XII: MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS Section 1. University of Missouri Division of Advancement The Organization endorses and pledges its support to the University of Missouri Advancement, which is the official fund-raising agency of the University.

Section 2. Fiscal Year The fiscal year of the Organization shall be from the first day of July each year through the 30th day of June in the succeeding calendar year.

Section 3. Definitions As used in these Bylaws, the following terms shall mean: (a) Association: the University of Missouri Alumni Association; (b) Association Board: the Board of Directors of the University of Missouri Alumni Association; (c) Association Bylaws: the Bylaws of the University of Missouri Alumni Association; (d) Board or Board of Directors: the Board of Directors of the Organization; (e) Bylaws: the Bylaws of the Organization; (f) Communicated: shall include written, phone, or other electronic methods available; (g) Director: a member of the Organization Board of Directors; (h) Member: Any member, associate member or honorary member of the Association in accordance with the Association Bylaws (i) Officer: an officer of the Organization Board of Directors; (j) Organization: the Name Organization (k) Pro Forma Decree of Incorporation: the Articles of Agreement of the University of Missouri Alumni Association;

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(l) University: the University of Missouri

1. President The President shall call and preside at all meetings of the Organization, its Board and Executive Committee and shall have general charge of, and control over, its operations. The President shall appoint the members of all committees and shall be an ex-officio member of all committees, except the nominating committee. The President shall perform such additional duties as may from time to time be prescribed by the Board or the Bylaws.

2. President-Elect or Vice-President The President-Elect or Vice-President shall assist the President in the operations of the Organization and shall perform such additional duties as may be prescribed from time to time by the Board or the Bylaws. The President-Elect shall succeed to the office of President upon expiration of the current President’s term, or in the event of a vacancy in the office of President. In the absence of the President, the President-Elect shall serve in the stead of said Officer.

3. Secretary The Secretary shall keep a record of all the proceedings of the Organization; shall keep on file all committee reports; shall maintain record books of bylaws, standing rules and minutes; shall send out to the membership notices of each meeting; shall prepare the meeting agenda; and shall conduct the general correspondence of the Organization. The Secretary shall make the minutes and records of the Organization reasonably available to any member upon request. In the absence of the President and President-Elect, the Secretary shall call the meeting to order and preside until the immediate election of a president pro tempore.

4. Treasurer The Treasurer shall be entrusted with custody of the funds of the Organization and shall disburse funds upon the authority of the Board or the Bylaws. The Treasurer is responsible for the financial records of the Organization and will operate under all established financial guidelines of the Association. The Treasurer shall make a full financial report annually and make such interim reports as the Board or Executive Committee may direct.

5. Immediate Past President The Immediate Past President shall be the chair of the Nominating Committee and shall have such authority and perform such duties as may from time to time be delegated by the President or the Board.

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PROGRAMS, SERVICES & STAFF PROGRAMS & SERVICES GRADUATES & MEMBERS ASSOCIATION STAFF ORGANIZATIONAL CHART

AFFILIATE MARKETING PARTNERS

BELONGING & ENGAGEMENT

The Mizzou Alumni Association partners with a number of merchants to provide information on products and services of interest to alumni. These partnerships provide the association with additional funds for campus programs and services.

The association works with affiliated organizations and other campus offices to coordinate activities for alumni and students who share similar interest

AFFINITY ALUMNI GROUPS

The Mizzou Alumni Association Gold Standard Awards celebrate the remarkable alumni, faculty, friends and families whose dedication, service and leadership have made their mark on the University of Missouri. These honorees’ contributions embody the very essence of what it means to be a Tiger — people who exemplify the values of Respect, Responsibility, Discovery and Excellence, whose efforts continue Making Mizzou Stronger.

For a number of Mizzou alumni, belonging to a campus club or organization was one of their best experiences at MU. At the Mizzou Alumni Association, we encourage alumni of student organizations to socialize and network with each other using the mizzou.com online social community. MAA also lends additional support to organized club and affinity group alumni organizations, including: Army ROTC Alumni Group, Marching Mizzou Alumni Band, Mizzou Military Veterans Alumni, Mizzou Black Alumni Network, and Alliance of Latino Mizzou Alumni.

GOLD STANDARD AWARDS

FIRST ROAR A giant pep rally welcoming all new Tigers to campus.

ALUMNI ASSOCIATION STUDENT BOARD (AASB)

GRIFFITHS LEADERSHIP SOCIETY

AASB safeguards the traditions of our alma mater, fosters a sense of pride within the Mizzou community and oversees the True Tiger program.

Student members serve as ambassadors at alumni events and provide the perspective of “alumni in residence.”

The Griffiths Leadership Society for Women is the catalyst for global connections among diverse and distinguished MU collegian leaders and Alumnae.

Through lifelong learning, leadership development and mentoring, members stimulate their potential and that of other MU women, while supporting the best interests and traditions of Missouri’s flagship university.

ALUMNI ATHLETIC EVENTS The association sponsors Tiger Tailgates and rallies for select football and basketball games with special pricing for MAA members.

ALUMNI LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE Alumni volunteers return to Mizzou each year for a weekend of activities and fun. Campus leaders present the state of the university and interact with alumni. Volunteers share ideas, tour the campus and renew their involvement with MU during a daylong conference.

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HENRY S. GEYER AWARDEach year, the Mizzou Legislative Network of the Mizzou Alumni Association awards the Henry S. Geyer Award, which was named for Representative Geyer of St. Louis. He authored the Geyer Act of 1839, which established the University. The award recognizes the work of public officials and citizens who have made a positive impact on higher education and Mizzou.

MIZZOU ‘39 award is dedicated to honor

In 1911, Athletic Director Chester Brewer issued a call to all alumni to “come home” for the Missouri-Kansas game, and more than 9,000 Mizzou alumni packed Rollins Field. Thousands of alumni and friends still “come home” to Mizzou each year for the oldest and one of the largest Homecomings in the nation.

Mizzou ‘39 is a senior recognition program sponsored by the Mizzou Alumni Association Student Board. Established in 2005, this program seeks to recognize 39 outstanding seniors for their academic achievement, leadership and service to the University and community.

LEGACY SCHOLARSHIPS The MIZ Legacy Scholarship program provides support to students who are the children of alumni.

MIZ LEGACY PROGRAM The MIZ Legacy program was created to recognize families with multiple generations of Mizzou alumni. Additionally, the Legacy Scholarship was created to provide support to students who are the children of alumni.

MIZZOU MAGAZINE The MIZZOU magazine transitioned from a quarterly mailing to three issues arriving in August, December and April effective for the 2016-2017 academic year. The magazine is mailed exclusively to MAA members an effort to keep alumni informed about Mizzou news, events around the country, and the lives of their friends and other alumni.

MIZZOU 18 This award is dedicated to honoring 18 University of Missouri graduate and professional students in the last year of their degree eligibility. Chosen for their world-class research, collaboration with faculty and staff, and their demonstrated leadership with undergraduate students, the honorees represent a variety of majors, activities and organizations from across campus. Each recipient also chooses a faculty or staff member to be recognized for the impact they have made in the lives of MU students.

MIZZOU ALUMNI CHAPTERS The MAA network includes 125 local alumni chapters nationwide, which are supported by 1,802 volunteer leaders.

MIZ TALKS Welcome to MIZ Talks, a home for remarkable Tigers to share their experiences and knowledge with a worldwide audience. Whether it’s professional or personal growth, learning doesn’t stop at the classroom. These free webinars and programs are available to all Mizzou alumni and friends, courtesy of the Mizzou Alumni Association.

MIZZOU PLATE PROGRAM With an annual contribution of $25 to a general scholarship fund, alumni and other Tiger Fans can purchase MU license plates and put some pride on their ride. The plates are available for Missouri residents only.

MIZZOU R.A.H. AWARD The Mizzou R.A.H. Award (for Recent Alumni Honorees) sheds light on the incredible things young alumni are doing across the globe.

Candidates for this award are 35 years or younger and have shown exceptional professional achievement, along with a demonstrated record of volunteerism, both on campus and in their local communities.

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HOMECOMING

MIZZOU YOUNG ALUMNI (MIZZOU-YA)

SCHOOL/COLLEGE ALUMNI ORGANIZATIONS

The Mizzou Alumni Association is always looking for the best ways to serve the specific needs of our alumni. MAA is developing targeted programs, services and special offers just for young alumni who graduated within the past three years.

School and college alumni organizations are the academic-based arm of the Mizzou Alumni Association. These organizations bond alumni through their shared campus experience.

Academic-based organizations focus alumni energies on activities that rekindle the shared experience and support for their school or college and professional credentials.

NETWORKS Alumni networks are built around shared-experience, diversity, professional interests, or academic connections and emphasize engagement via networking as well as support of current students.

REUNIONS The association offers a variety of services to help alumni interested in holding their own MU reunions, including basic printing and mailing services, publicity, supplies and a reunion-planning guide.

SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM The Alumni Scholars Program seeks to cultivate alumni volunteers for the future by recognizing their academic achievements and potential for leadership. Scholarships are available both to incoming freshmen and to current students, and all awards are merit-based. The alumni association, together with its affiliated alumni chapters and organizations, has awarded more than $750,000 in student scholarships. This makes the MAA the largest campus provider of scholarships.

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SENIOR SEND-OFF/TIGER PROWL Held every May, Senior Send-Off is the official celebration for new graduates. The event includes Tiger Prowl, in which students walk through the Columns away from Jesse Hall to signify their entry into the world as alumni. Other special activities for seniors also take place at this event.

TIGER TRAIL Tiger Trail is a fun activity where students will take our transfer students (or whomever) and walk them around campus and show them the different traditions we have in Mizzou!

TIGER WALK Freshmen will walk through the Columns signifying their entrance into the university, followed by a reception complete with Tiger Stripe ice cream and a performance by Marching Mizzou and the Spirit Squad.

ST. LOUIS GALA

2024-2025 GRADUATES & MEMBERS IN MISSOURI County Adair County Andrew County Atchison County Audrain County Barry County Barton County Bates County Benton County Bollinger County Boone County Buchanan County Butler County Caldwell County Callaway County Camden County Cape Girardeau County Carroll County Carter County Cass County Cedar County Chariton County Christian County Clark County Clay County Clinton County Cole County Columbia Area Cooper County Crawford County Dade County Dallas County Daviess County DeKalb County Dent County Douglas County

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Graduate 422 198 105 854 233 120 183 231 49 32,016 1,123 368 145 1,819 1,104 1,336 257 47 1,747 116 277 914 114 5,186 334 4,346 2 938 194 65 79 125 126 155 44

Member 62 22 19 140 30 19 43 22 5 3,622 176 40 19 203 143 183 40 0 210 17 33 69 12 612 53 501 0 106 22 9 9 14 24 10 8

County Dunklin County Franklin County Gasconade County Gentry County Greene County Grundy County Harrison County Henry County Hickory County Holt County Howard County Howell County Iron County Jackson County Jasper County Jefferson County Johnson County Knox County Laclede County LaFayette County Lawrence County Lewis County Lincoln County Linn County Livingston County Macon County Madison County Maries County Marion County McDonald County Mercer County Miller County Mississippi County Moniteau County Monroe County

Graduate 172 2,429 428 130 3,687 156 81 240 38 72 492 391 71 13,920 961 2,526 506 104 339 596 190 163 1,095 328 430 418 82 115 765 46 65 368 106 472 345

Member 39 306 44 23 447 19 13 39 9 13 40 59 9 1,562 160 171 47 9 32 89 22 18 102 57 63 40 10 8 90 7 10 34 7 71 49

County Montgomery County Morgan County New Madrid County Newton County Nodaway County Oregon County Osage County Ozark County Pemiscot County Perry County Pettis County Phelps County Pike County Platte County Polk County Pulaski County Putnam County Ralls County Randolph County Ray County Reynolds County Ripley County Saline County Schuyler County Scotland County Scott County Shannon County Shelby County St. Charles County St. Clair County St. Francois County St. Louis City St. Louis County Ste. Genevieve County Stoddard County

Graduate 430 234 77 179 313 58 421 59 86 219 643 879 435 3,235 318 374 80 136 834 250 45 69 543 54 72 423 42 271 12,249 87 657 4,715 37,729 279 242

Member 37 31 12 16 33 10 35 9 7 32 75 60 58 397 25 24 5 19 81 26 8 7 75 9 12 55 7 41 953 10 78 265 3,041 26 30

County Stone County Sullivan County Taney County Texas County Vernon County Warren County Washington County Wayne County Webster County Worth County Wright County Total

Graduate 228 102 394 154 196 640 101 91 360 33 115 55,372

Member 28 10 29 17 31 41 8 10 41 3 17 6,497

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2024-2025 GRADUATES & MEMBERS IN MISSOURI

2024-2025 GRADUATES & MEMBERS BY STATE State Alabama Alaska Arizona Arkansas California Colorado Connecticut Delaware District of Columbia Florida Georgia Hawaii Idaho Indiana Iowa Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Maine Maryland Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota Mississippi Missouri Montana Nebraska Nevada

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Graduate 1,085 259 3,366 2,193 10,294 6,354 721 173 659 7,857 3,152 356 556 19,524 2,462 10,636 1,264 749 317 1,948 1,468 1,832 2,479 571 156,851 437 1,491 887

Member 118 16 362 214 841 556 71 14 62 848 316 25 43 1,697 255 1,311 126 60 20 178 93 156 200 39 16,059 27 156 89

State New Hampshire New Jersey New Mexico New York North Carolina North Dakota Ohio Oklahoma Oregon Pennsylvania Rhode Island South Carolina South Dakota Tennessee Texas Utah Vermont Virginia Washington West Virginia Wisconsin Wyoming Total

Graduate 264 1,279 917 3,004 3,279 152 2,355 1,716 1,842 1,896 174 1,411 345 2,885 11,798 643 198 3,482 3,090 175 2,012 257 283,115

Member 18 104 77 206 332 11 249 200 111 147 11 172 36 297 1,360 39 8 362 189 13 154 18 28,066

MIZZOU ALUMNI ASSOCIATION STAFF

ADMINISTRATIVE Todd A. McCubbin, M Ed ‘95 Executive Director Phone: (573) 882-6017 Email: McCubbinT@missouri.edu Life Member Number of Years on Staff: 30

Nicole Arnet

Sr. Executive Assistant & Board Liaison Phone: (573) 882-6615 Email: ArnetN@missouri.edu.

Life Member Number of Years on Staff: 8

Ann Bowman

Receptionist & Program Assistant Phone: (573) 882-6611 Email: BowmanLR@missouri.edu Annual Member Number of Years on Staff: 23

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Cindy Frazier, BS Ed ‘91; MBA ‘07

Associate Executive Director Fiscal & Administration Phone: (573) 882-0011 Email: FrazierC@missouri.edu Life Member Number of Years on Staff: 26

Scott Dahl

Director Travel & Business Development Phone: (573) 882-2374 Email: scottdahl@missouri.edu Life Member Number of Years on Staff: 6

Brittany Berk

Fiscal Assistant Fiscal & Administration Phone: (573) 884-8928 Email: BerkB@missouri.edu Number of Years on Staff: 9

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FISCAL & ADMINISTRATION

ALUMNI & STUDENT PROGRAMMING Kyle Mauzey

Director Alumni and Student Programs Phone: (573) 882-2451 Email: MauzeyK@missouri.edu Annual Member Number of Years on Staff: 12

Katie Hertel, BJ ‘23

Coordinator Alumni and Student Programs Phone: (573) 882-6613 Email: Katie.Hertel@missouri.edu Annual Member Number of Years on Staff: 2

Karsen Idelman

Coordinator Alumni and Student Programs Phone: (573) 884-3204 Annual Member Number of Years on Staff: 1

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Anna Marshall, BJ ‘23

Alumni Engagement Specialist Alumni and Student Programs Phone: (573) 884-2346 Email: Anna.Marshall@missouri.edu Annual Member Number of Years on Staff: 1

MizzouMade Career & Professional Development Ellen Young, BS ‘11; MPA ‘18

Assistant Director MizzouMade Career & Professional Development Phone: (573) 882-5151 Email: Ekyoung@missouri.edu Life Member Number of Years on Staff: 1

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ALUMNI ENGAGEMENT Jayson Meyer

Senior Director Alumni Engagement Phone: (573) 882-8208 Email: MeyerJay@missouri.edu Life Member Number of Years on Staff: 21

Stephanie Anderson, BS BA ‘08; MBA ‘10 Director Alumni Engagement Phone: (573) 882-2634 Email: AndersonSA@missouri.edu Life Member Number of Years on Staff: 15

Morgan Hackney, BJ ‘18; MPA ‘21 Assistant Director Alumni Engagement Phone: (573) 882-3941 Email: HackneyM@missouri.edu Life Member Number of Years on Staff: 7

Hannah Murray

Assistant Director Alumni Engagement - STL Email: hannah.murray@missouri.edu Annual Member Number of Years on Staff: 1

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Mel Frieders, BJ ‘20

Coordinator Alumni Engagement Phone: (573) 882-4366 Email: MFrieders@missouri.edu

Annual Member

Number of Years on Staff: 3

Terri Ogden, BA ‘86

Sr. Alumni Engagement Specialist Alumni Engagement Phone: (573) 884-9097 Email: OgdenTE@missouri.edu Life Member Number of Years on Staff: 11

Ashley Roberts, BS ‘20

Coordinator Alumni Engagement Phone: (573) 884-3747 Email: AshleyRoberts@missouri.edu Annual Member Number of Years on Staff: 3

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ALUMNI ENGAGEMENT Michelle Custer, BA ‘03

Director of Advancement, Alumni Engagement Health Professions Phone: (573) 884-8101 Email: CusterM@health.missouri.edu Annual Member Number of Years on Staff: 9

Kathleen Matz, BS ‘19; BA ‘19 Coordinator Alumni Engagement CAFNR Phone: (573) 884-5111 Email:KMatz@missouri.edu Annual Member Number of Years on Staff: 1

Cheryl Byrd, BS’00

Director Alumni Engagement Nursing Phone: (573) 884-7293 Email: ByrdCH@missouri.edu Life Member Number of Years on Staff: 1st Year

Amy Sanders, BSHES ‘97

Director of Advancement Alumni Engagement Medicine Phone: (573) 884-5958 Email: SandersAL@missouri.edu Life Member Number of Years on Staff: 3

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Christy Pourney, BA ‘04

Director Annual Giving & Membership Phone: (573) 882-1961 Email: PourneyC@missouri.edu Annual Member Number of Years on Staff: 17

Jenna Doerhoff

Coordinator Annual Giving & Membership Phone: (573) 882-1901 Email: DoerhoffJ@missouri.edu Annual Member Number of Years on Staff: 7

Andrew Jensen

Program Assistant Annual Giving & Membership Phone: (573) 882-3309 Email: AndrewJensen@missouri.edu Annual Member Number of Years on Staff: 4

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ALUMNI GIVING & MEMBERSHIP

MIZZOU ALUMNI ASSOCIATION ORGANIZATIONAL CHART MIZZOU ALUMNI ASSOCIATION ORGANIZATIONAL CHART

Board of Directors

Executive Director Todd McCubbin

Director Annual Giving & Membership Christy Pourney

Coordinator Annual Giving & Membership Jenna Doerhoff

Program Assistant Annual Giving & Membership Andrew Jensen

Assistant Director MizzouMade Career & Professional Development Ellen Young

Director of Advancement Health Professions Michelle Custer

Coordinator Alumni Engagement CAFNR Kathleen Matz

Senior Director Alumni Engagement Jayson Meyer

Assistant Director Alumni Engagement Morgan Hackney

Senior Alumni Engagement Specialist Terri Ogden

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Director of Advancement Medicine Amy Sanders

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Director agement ackney

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PROGRAMS, SERVICES & STAFF

Interim Vice Chancellor Christine Smith

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Senior Executive Assistant & Board Liaison Nicole Arnet

Student Assistants

Receptionist & Program Assistant Ann Bowman

Director Alumni Engagement Stephanie Anderson

Director Alumni & Student Programs Kyle Mauzey

Associate Executive Director Fiscal & Administration Cindy Frazier

Assistant Director Alumni Engagement-STL Hannah Murray

Coordinator Alumni & Student Programs Katie Hertel

Director, Business Development Scott Dahl

Coordinator Alumni Engagement Mel Frieders

Coordinator Alumni & Student Programs Karsen Idelman

Fiscal Assistant Brittany Berk

Coordinator Alumni Engagement Ashley Roberts

Alumni Engagement Specialist Alumni & Student Programs Anna Marshall

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FINANCES FY26 BUDGET FORM 990

FY26 BUDGET FY26 Budget FY25 FY26 REVENUE Advertising $ 130,000 $ 130,000 Affinity $ 140,000 $ 165,000 Dues $ 530,000 $ 540,000 Dues-life membership $ 315,000 $ 325,000 Events $ 65,000 $ 193,000 Gifts $ 210,000 $ 230,000 Homecoming $ 76,500 $ 60,000 Investments-agency $ 570,000 $ 576,000 Investments-non agency $ 295,000 $ 270,000 Merchandise $ 10,000 $ 10,000 Sponsorships $ 85,000 $ 85,000 Tours $ 157,000 $ 155,000 Traditions Plaza $ 40,000 $ 40,000 University Support $ 1,160,000 $ 1,227,000 $ 3,783,500 $ 4,006,000 TOTAL REVENUE

EXPENSE AASB Affinity Groups Athletic Events Athletic Post Season Board and Committee Career Services Chapter In/Out state Digital Platforms Fundraising General Administration Gold Standard Awards Griffiths Hall of Fame Homecoming Leadership Conference Legacy Program Geyer Awards License Plate Marketing Membership Merchandise Mizzou Ambassadors Mizzou Magazine Professional Dev Reunions Salary/Benefits-MAA Salary/Benefits-MU Scholarship Program Schools and Colleges Strategic Partnerships Tours Traditions Plaza Travel-Staff True Tiger University Support

FY25 $ 80,000 $ 10,000 $ 42,500 $ 10,000 $ 40,000 $ 15,500 $ 108,000 $ 59,000 $ 32,000 $ 341,000 $ 38,000 $ 31,000 $ 25,000 $ 87,500 $ 28,000 $ 6,000 $ 6,000 $ 5,000 $ 20,000 $ 235,000 $ 25,000 $ 11,000 $ 153,000 $ 15,000 $ 2,000 $ 652,000 $ 1,160,000 $ 312,000 $ 80,000 $ 19,000 $ 15,000 $ 10,000 $ 20,000 $ 32,000 $ 32,500

FY26 $ 80,000 $ 10,000 $ 42,500 $ 10,000 $ 35,000 $ 15,500 $ 230,000 $ 59,000 $ 40,000 $ 345,000 $ 62,500 $ 31,000 $ 25,000 $ 84,000 $ 28,000 $ 6,000 $ 6,000 $ 5,000 $ 20,000 $ 235,000 $ 25,000 $ 11,000 $ 118,000 $ 17,000 $ 2,000 $ 700,000 $ 1,227,000 $ 312,000 $ 60,000 $ 39,000 $ 10,000 $ 10,000 $ 20,000 $ 25,000 $ 35,000

Volunteer Network Support Young Alumni TOTAL EXPENSE TOTAL REV/(EXP)

$ 12,500 $ 13,000 $ 3,783,500 $ -

$ 12,500 $ 13,000 $ 4,006,000 $ -

Form

8879-TE

IRS E-file Signature Authorization for a Tax Exempt Entity For calendar year 2023, or fiscal year beginning

JUL 1

, 2023, and ending

OMB No. 1545-0047

JUN 30

, 20

Do not send to the IRS. Keep for your records.

Go to www.irs.gov/Form8879TE for the latest information.

Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service

UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI ALUMNI ASSOCIATION TODD MCCUBBIN Name and title of officer or person subject to tax EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Part I Type of Return and Return Information Name of filer

2023

24

EIN or SSN

43-0621788

Check the box for the return for which you are using this Form 8879-TE and enter the applicable amount, if any, from the return. Form 8038-CP and Form 5330 filers may enter dollars and cents. For all other forms, enter whole dollars only. If you check the box on line 1a, 2a, 3a, 4a, 5a, 6a, 7a, 8a, 9a, or 10a below, and the amount on that line for the return being filed with this form was blank, then leave line 1b, 2b, 3b, 4b, 5b, 6b, 7b, 8b, 9b, or 10b, whichever is applicable, blank (do not enter -0-). But, if you entered -0- on the return, then enter -0- on the applicable line below. Do not complete more than one line in Part I. 1a 2a 3a 4a 5a 6a 7a 8a 9a 10a

Form 990 check here ~~~ Form 990-EZ check here ~ Form 1120-POL check here Form 990-PF check here ~ Form 8868 check here ~~ Form 990-T check here ~~ Form 4720 check here ~~ Form 5227 check here ~~ Form 5330 check here ~~ Form 8038-CP check here

Part II

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b Total revenue, if any (Form 990, Part VIII, column (A), line 12) ~~~~~~ 1b 3,614,626. b Total revenue, if any (Form 990-EZ, line 9) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 2b b Total tax (Form 1120-POL, line 22) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 3b b Tax based on investment income (Form 990-PF, Part V, line 5) ~~~~ b Balance due (Form 8868, line 3c) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

4b

b Total tax (Form 990-T, Part III, line 4) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ b Total tax (Form 4720, Part III, line 1)

6b

b FMV of assets at end of tax year (Form 5227, Item D) ~~~~~~~~~ b Tax due (Form 5330, Part II, line 19) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

8b

b Amount of credit payment requested (Form 8038-CP, Part III, line 22)

10b

5b 7b 9b

Declaration and Signature Authorization of Officer or Person Subject to Tax Under penalties of perjury, I declare that X I am an officer of the above entity or I am a person subject to tax with respect to (name of entity)

, (EIN)

and that I have examined a copy of the

2023 electronic return and accompanying schedules and statements, and, to the best of my knowledge and belief, they are true, correct, and complete. I further declare that the amount in Part I above is the amount shown on the copy of the electronic return. I consent to allow my intermediate service provider, transmitter, or electronic return originator (ERO) to send the return to the IRS and to receive from the IRS (a) an acknowledgement of receipt or reason for rejection of the transmission, (b) the reason for any delay in processing the return or refund, and (c) the date of any refund. If applicable, I authorize the U.S. Treasury and its designated Financial Agent to initiate an electronic funds withdrawal (direct debit) entry to the financial institution account indicated in the tax preparation software for payment of the federal taxes owed on this return, and the financial institution to debit the entry to this account. To revoke a payment, I must contact the U.S. Treasury Financial Agent at 1-888-353-4537 no later than 2 business days prior to the payment (settlement) date. I also authorize the financial institutions involved in the processing of the electronic payment of taxes to receive confidential information necessary to answer inquiries and resolve issues related to the payment. I have selected a personal identification number (PIN) as my signature for the electronic return and, if applicable, the consent to electronic funds withdrawal.

PIN: check one box only X I authorize WILLIAMS-KEEPERS

LLC

to enter my PIN

26847 Enter five numbers, but do not enter all zeros

ERO firm name

as my signature on the tax year 2023 electronically filed return. If I have indicated within this return that a copy of the return is being filed with a state agency(ies) regulating charities as part of the IRS Fed/State program, I also authorize the aforementioned ERO to enter my PIN on the return's disclosure consent screen.

As an officer or person subject to tax with respect to the entity, I will enter my PIN as my signature on the tax year 2023 electronically filed return. If I have indicated within this return that a copy of the return is being filed with a state agency(ies) regulating charities as part of the IRS Fed/State program, I will enter my PIN on the return's disclosure consent screen.

Date

Signature of officer or person subject to tax

Part III

Certification and Authentication

ERO's EFIN/PIN. Enter your six-digit electronic filing identification number (EFIN) followed by your five-digit self-selected PIN.

43236721788 Do not enter all zeros

I certify that the above numeric entry is my PIN, which is my signature on the 2023 electronically filed return indicated above. I confirm that I am submitting this return in accordance with the requirements of Pub. 4163, Modernized e-File (MeF) Information for Authorized IRS e-file Providers for Business Returns.

ERO's signature

AMANDA SCHULTZ

Date

11/12/24

ERO Must Retain This Form - See Instructions Do Not Submit This Form to the IRS Unless Requested To Do So For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see instructions.

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REFERENCE 2025-2026 YEAR-AT-A-GLANCE CALENDAR BOARD OF DIRECTORS TRAVEL SUPPLEMENT FORM

2025-2026 YEAR-AT-A-GLANCE CALENDAR July 16 MAA Board of Directors Kick-off Call August 1 Exec Committee Summer Retreat 24 Tiger Walk 28 MU Football vs. Central Arkansas September 4 Advancement All-volunteer Summit 5 MAA Board of Directors meeting 5 Campaign Kickoff Gala 6 MU Football vs. kU 13 MU Football vs. Louisiana 20 MU Football vs. South Carolina 26 MAA Homecoming Headquarters 26 HC Hall of Fame 26 HCSC/Royalty Reception 26 MAA Board/Past President's Reception 26 HC Campus Decorations 26 HC Spirit Rally 27 HC Breakfast 27 HC Parade 27 MU Football vs. UMASS (Homecoming) 28 HCSC & Family Brunch October 10 Exec Committee Fall Retreat 11 MU Football vs. Alabama 18 MU Football @ Auburn 25 MU Football @ Vanderbilt November 7 MAA Board of Directors Meeting 7 Gold Standard Awards and Reception 8 MU Football vs. Texas A&M 15 MU Football @ Mississippi State 22 MU Football @ Oklahoma 29 MU Football @ Arkansas

December 19-20 Commencement January 30 Exec Committee Winter Retreat February 13 MAA Board of Directors Meeting (virtual) March 13 Griffiths Spring Conference & Awards 14 Griffiths Spring Conference 14 Mizzou '18 & Mizzou '39 Reception April 11 KC Chapter Tiger Ball 16 MAA Board of Directors Meeting 16 MAA Board of Directors Dinner 17 Alumni Leadership Conference May 9 Tiger Prowl & Senior Sendoff 15-17 Commencement 29 Exec Committee Spring Retreat June 16 MAA Board of Directors June Budget

BOARD OF DIRECTORS TRAVEL SUPPLEMENT BOARD MEMBER’S NAME: MAIL CHECK TO:

See back for Guidelines.

*ORIGINAL RECEIPTS REQUIRED.

DATE OF:

*TRAVEL MODE

TRAVEL

NAME OF MEETING

PLANE, CAR, ETC.

TOTALS

Signature of Board member required

Attach to this form.

# MILES

$AMOUNT

$

Date

Travel Supplement Requests must be submitted within 30 days of meeting.

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TRAVEL SUPPLEMENT GUIDELINES Alumni volunteers play an important role in fulfilling the mission of the Mizzou Alumni Association.

Therefore, we encourage and facilitate the involvement of alumni and try to minimize the barriers to participation.

The following guidelines outline the expenses that the Mizzou Alumni Association will reimburse upon request. To receive the reimbursement check, the volunteer must complete the reverse side of this form and submit it, along with valid receipts, within 30 days of the date of the meeting/activity.

PERSONAL VEHICLE TRAVEL

MAA reimburses personal vehicle travel at .35 cents per mile not to exceed the maximum amounts listed below.

*AIRFARE OR CAR RENTAL

Continental Ranges: MAXIMUM reimbursement 0-249 miles (roundtrip) No Reimbursement 250-449 miles $150.00 450-649 miles $250.00 650 miles or more $350.00 International Ranges: MAXIMUM reimbursement North & South America $1,000.00 Europe $1,200.00 Africa, Asia & Australia $1,500.00

*Reimbursement will be made on actual amount submitted, not to exceed the maximum amounts listed above.

HOTEL

For Board of Director functions, a block of rooms will be reserved and payment to the hotel will be made by the Association. Individual volunteers are responsible for overnight stays beyond what is required for attending official MAA functions and should inform the hotel staff of this arrangement upon arrival and at departure. Please note: MAA will pay for a maximum 3-night stay for the September meeting in conjunction with The Alumni Leadership Conference and a maximum 2-night stay for both the winter and spring meetings.

TAX DEDUCTION OPTION

Travel expenses associated with service to a not-for-profit agency can be considered a tax deduction up to a specified amount in lieu of monetary reimbursement. Please consult your accountant. You may also receive University gift credit. Please contact Nicole Arnet at 573-882-6615.

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FY25

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CAMPUS/UM SYSTEM PRESIDENT, UNIVERISTY OF MISSOURI MIZZOU’S LEADERSHIP TEAM UM - BOARD OF CURATORS

Mun Y. Choi President, University of Missouri

BS, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, 1987 MA, Princeton University, Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, 1989 PhD, Princeton University, 1992 Mun Y. Choi serves as the 24th president of the University of Missouri — a dual role as chancellor of the University of Missouri and president of the University of Missouri System. In this role, he oversees the academic, business and financial aspects of the four universities, as well as a health care system and statewide extension program.

In partnership with the University of Missouri Board of Curators and university leadership, President Choi introduced a new collective vision systemwide shortly after he arrived in Columbia: to advance the opportunities for success and well-being in Missouri, the nation and the world through transformative teaching, research, innovation and engagement.

As President, he helped transform the perception of higher education’s value with the university community, alumni, legislators and Missourians.

Across the four universities, several areas marked have historic records and stronger collaboration: Highest level of state support in 35 years Highest six-year graduation rates for all students, including Pell, Black/African-American and Hispanic students Highest research and development expenditures at more than $575 million, using the National Science Foundation’s Higher Education Research and Development (NSF HERD) data for fiscal year 2023. $6.5 billion in annual economic impact to the state of Missouri, a 15-to-1 return on taxpayer investments $1.5 billion MizzouForward initiative to achieve excellence in student success, research breakthroughs and meaningful engagement.

Successful launch of the NextGen Precision Health initiative and grand opening of the Roy Blunt NextGen Precision Health building to improve and save the lives of Missourians Restored the university’s credit rating with both Moody’s Investors Service and S&P Global Ratings, which placed the System in the top 10% of public higher education institutions rated by these agencies Meaningful extension and engagement activities to better serve Missourians in agriculture support, education, health care and broadband access Professional and academic background Choi came to Missouri in 2017 after nine years at the University of Connecticut where he served as provost and executive vice president (2012-2017) and earlier as dean of engineering (2008-2012). His 28-year career in higher education also includes serving eight years as a department head of engineering at Drexel University and six years as an assistant and associate professor at the University of Illinois at Chicago.

He earned his bachelor’s degree in General Engineering from the University of Illinois-Urbana Champaign and his M.A. and Ph.D. degrees in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering from Princeton University.

Personal history His parents brought their family to the United States from South Korea when Choi was nine years old and grew up in Akron, Ohio and Chicago, Illinois. Choi is married to Suzanne Choi and together they have three children (Alex, Christopher and Cosette) and two bichon frises (Max and Coco).

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John Middleton Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs & Chief of Staff middletonjr@missouri.edu 105Jesse Hall 573-882-1288

Matthew P. Martens Interim Provost & Executive Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs martensmp@missouri.edu 110 Jesse Hall 573-882-6596

Richard Barohn Executive Vice Chancellor for Health Affairs & Hugh E. & Sarah D. Stephenson School of Medicine Dean rbarohn@health.missouri.edu Five Hospital Drive, CE100 573-882-3693

Andy Hayes Assistant Vice Chancellor and Title IX Coordinator. Office of Institutional Equity hayesas@missouri.edu 320 Jesse Hall 573-882-2824

Dustin Schnieders Assistant Vice President of Government Relations schnieders@umsystem.edu 105 Jesse Hall 573-882-9142

Ben Canlas UM Vice President of Information Technology & MU Chief Information Officer canlasb@umsystem.edu 920 South College Avenue 573-884-8983

Chadwick Higgins UM System Chief Engagement Officer & Vice Chancellor for Extension & Engagement cchiggins@missouri.edu 108 Whitten Hall 573-882-7477

Christopher R. Daubert Vice Chancellor & Dean of College of Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources daubertc@missouri.edu 2-69 Agriculture Building 573-882-3846

Angela King Taylor Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs antaylor@missouri.edu 2511 MU Student Center 573-884-8608

Mun Y. Choi University of Missouri President president@missouri.edu 105 Jesse Hall 573-882-4026

CAMPUS/UM SYSTEM

MIZZOU’S LEADERSHIP TEAM

Cabinet

Marsha Fischer Vice President for Human Resources, Chief Human Resources Officer & Chief Equal Opportunity Officer fischermb@umsystem.edu 15 Jesse Hall 573-882-2148 Rhonda Gibler Vice Chancellor & Chief Business Officer giblerr@missouri.edu 311 Jesse Hall 573-882-2094

Stephanie McClelland Chief Online Learning Officer smcclelland@umsystem.edu 130 Heinkel Building 573-882-3082

Chris Smith Interim Vice Chancellor for Advancement chris.smith@missouri.edu 301 Reynolds ALumni Cenmter 573-882-7703 Thomas Spencer Vice Chancellor for Research spencerte@missouri.edu 310 Jesse Hall 573-882-3360 Laird Veatch Director of Athletics veatchl@missouri.edu 200 Mizzou Arena 573-882-2055

Ryan Rapp Executive Vice President of Finance & Operations & MU Chief Financial Officer rappr@umsystem.edu 311 Jesse Hall 573-882-3611 Matthew Sanford Executive Director, MU Research Reactor sandfordm@missouri.edu 1513 Research Park Drive phone 573-882-7082

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BOARD OF CURATORS

* Robert D. Blitz District 2 St. Louis

Lyda Krewson District 1 St. Louis

John M. Raines District 8 Senath

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Robert W. Fry District 4 Greenwood

* designates MU alumnus

* Todd P. Graves District 6 Edgerton

* Jeffrey L. Layman

Blaine Luetkemeyer

Jeanne Cairns Sinquefield

* Michael A. Williams

District 7 Springfield

District 3 Westphalia

At-large Member St. Elizabeth

District 5 Kansas City

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