What a Chapter Leader Needs to Know

• 2008–09 Annual Report Form
  
• Leader Satisfaction Survey
  
• 2008–09 Treasurer’s Report
  

Go to the WAA Chapter Leader's Ning Site to stay connected and share your ideas.

Having a problem with the Web tools? Submit a work order to the WAA Help Desk.

Need to order chapter supplies? Complete the on-line Supply Request Form

Need to request Athletic Memorabilia? Submit Athletic Memorabilia Donation Request Form and Memorabilia Donation Disclaimer

Contact your chapter representative if you have questions:

Chicago: Jeff Wendorf, Vice President Programs and Outreach
U.S. Chapters (West): Deb Nelson, Senior Director U.S. Chapters and Volunteer Training
U.S. Chapters (East): Faustina Bohling, Director U.S. Chapters and Diversity
Wisconsin Chapters: Mike Fahey, Senior Director State Relations

February 18 Chapter leader training call, noon Central. Topic: Getting the Most from Your Founders' Day. Contact Deb Nelson for more information.

February 28 Deadline to submit 2009-10 Welcome to the City event dates for inclusion in graduating student materials. Send information to Gina Evans.

Late March/Early April 2009 WAA will send out electronic copies of an Accepted Students list, the Transmittal Form and chapter scholarship account balance to presidents and scholarship chairs. .

You are one of the most important ambassadors for our organization and UW-Madison. You connect with local alumni and bring the spirit of the UW to your hometowns.

Read the overview of our Chapter Leader Program.

As a chapter leader, you are responsible for meeting certain expectations. There are six success measures that define what type of chapter you are. To see how your chapter is doing, checkout the quicklists.

Read WAA's chapter expectations

Official Chapter Quicklist (PDF)

WAA has tools to help you send out professional e-mails to all alumni in your area, to design an eye-catching Web page, as well as online training tools and information updates.

Click here for some tips and FAQ's on your chapter Web site.

Web Documentation, current Jan 30, 2009 (PDF)

What you need to know about HTML.

You should communicate with your local alumni beyond your Web page.

You can send out a news letter, an e-mail, or even use PR to get the word out about your events.

Top Ten Tips for a Great Newsletter
How to Write an E-mail
How to Get Press for your Chapter

There are lots of great Badgers out there! You can help WAA recognize them by submitting nominations for the following awards!

Sparkplug Award
The Sparkplug Award recognizes individuals who have been truly outstanding chapter leaders and who have given exceptional service to local alumni, UW-Madison and the Wisconsin Alumni Association. If someone in your chapter is deserving of this award, please consider nominating him or her.

Referring to the chapter leader role definition will help as well. This information must be submitted by January 15th 2009. Contact your WAA chapter representative for details.

Distinguished Alumni Awards
The Distinguished Alumni Awards are the highest honor bestowed by the Wisconsin Alumni Association. Since 1936, WAA has been presenting the awards to the most prestigious graduates of UW-Madison for their professional achievements, contributions to society and support of the university. Nomination guidelines can be found at www.uwalumni.com/awards.

Forward Under Forty Awards
The Wisconsin Alumni Association has launched a new awards program to highlight outstanding UW grads under the age of 40 who are making an impact in the state, nation and beyond by living the Wisconsin Idea. Nomination guidelines can be found at www.uwalumni.com/awards.

Matching Dollar Scholarship

Are you thinking about starting a chapter? Read our suggestions on how to get going. You should also check out the Ning, the other chapter leaders can give you first hand advice!

• Refer to your Chapter Leader Handbook. Check back in January for the newest version!
• Contact your WAA Chapter Representative if you have any questions.

Business and Legal Issues
Sample Bylaws

• You probably get this question a lot at chapter events. Maybe you’ve even asked it yourself, since one of the expectations for Official Chapters is that all officers be WAA members. The short answer is: WAA membership is the best way to stay connected to your UW roots.
• Read more about membership benefits.