Recent Changes to the Chapter Scholarship Program
The Chapter Scholarship Program is undergoing major changes. Chapters are encouraged to continue to offer their own scholarship programs, but the match is being phased out over a period of three years. For a brief summary of these changes, read these answers to frequently asked questions.
July Chapter Leader Call
Our next chapter leader call will take place on Wednesday, July 25 at 3 p.m. CT. This call will be hosted by the WAA: San Diego Chapter. All chapter leaders are welcome and encouraged to attend. If you have topics, questions, or best practices to share, please email them to Jesse James White to be included in the agenda.
Welcome to the City
Welcome to the City is set for Tuesday, August 28. Event details are due July 17. Submit your event details and join other chapters across the country for one Badger-spirit-filled evening.
Badger Student Send-Off Celebration
Whether it’s an annual tradition or you are considering hosting your first, Badger Student Send-Off Celebrations are always a great way to connect with future Badgers from your area. There’s nothing like the Badger-to-Badger connections made at these invaluable events. Event details are due at least eight weeks prior to your event. If you have any questions or would like some assistance, please reach out to your chapter representative. Thank you for your time and effort in welcoming the newest Badgers to our ever growing Badger family.
Submit Your Football Game Watch Details
The Badger football season opens with a Friday night kickoff, August 31. Be sure to submit your game-watch schedule by August 17.
Chapter Leader Handbook
Local alumni chapters have been an integral part of the Wisconsin Alumni Association® since the first chapter was founded in 1900 in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. Chapters remain vitally important in supporting an international network through which alumni can stay engaged and connected and can give back to the university.
The mission of Wisconsin Alumni Association (WAA) chapters is to:
- Welcome: be accessible, hospitable, and responsive
- Connect: serve as a social and professional hub
- Support: encourage alumni to support the UW
Chapter Essentials
- Chapter Checklist
- Requirements for Chapters
- Support for All Official Chapters
- Team Organizational Chart (PDF)
- Chapter Leader Positions — President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer
- Chapter Team Description PDFs — Athletics Team, Awards and Recognition Team, Communications Team, Events Team, Fundraising Team, Professional Networking Team, Scholarship Team, Social Events Team
- Submit Your Chapter Board Roster
- Calendar of Events, Deadlines, and Reminders
Chapter Policies
- Chapter Leader Handbook — Online Version or PDF Version
- Example of Chapter Bylaws
- Liability Factors for Chapters
- Wisconsin Alumni Association Alcohol Policy
- Volunteer Recruiting Quick Guide (PDF)
- Volunteer Alumni Dispute Resolution Policy
- Memorabilia Information and Disclaimer
- Volunteer Confidentiality Agreement (PDF)
- WFAA Chapter Event General Release (PDF)
- Guidelines For Using Bucky Badger Imagery
Bascom Chapters
- Bascom Chapter Requirements and WAA Support — Online or PDF
- Treasurer’s Report (PDF)
- Bascom Chapter Program Grant — Learn More or Apply
- Bascom Chapter Travel Grant — Learn More or Apply
Events
Awards
- Badger of the Year Award — Learn More
- Lifetime Achievement Award — Submit a Nominee
- Presidents’ Circle of Excellence Award — Learn More or Submit a Nominee
- Forward under 40 Award — Learn More or Submit a Nominee
- Distinguished Alumni Awards — Learn More or Submit a Nominee
Monthly Chapter Leader Call
June 2018 – Welcome to the City and Badger Bridge Chapter Leader Group
March 2018 – Call hosted by Purnita Howlader, WAA: Washington, DC Chapter president
September 2017 – Campus Update
August 2017 – Registration and Fall Updates
July 2017 – Welcome to the City and Fall Events
June 2017 – WFAA 2.0
April 2017 – Student Send-off Preperation
March 2017 – Updates on current enrollment trends.
January 2017 – Founders’ Day Best Practices and Awards
December 2016 – Chapter Website Updates
October 2016 – Founders’ Day 2017 Prep
September 2016 – Admissions Update
August 2016 – RE-Wisconsin, Annual Reports, Badger Bridge Chapter Competition
July 2016 – President’s Council Challenge, Welcome to the City
June 2016 – President’s Council Challenge, Chapter Leader Handbook, The Red Shirt Showdown, Scholarship Update
May 2016 – Student Send-Offs and scholarships
March 2016 – Badger Bridge
February 2016 – Update from campus Admissions
January 2016 – Founders’ Day messaging
December 2015 – All Ways Forward
October 2015 – Athletics policies and deadlines
September 2015 – Chapter framework and mission: Welcome, Connect, Support
August 2015 – Welcome to the City
General Chapter Questions
- Angela Lillethun ’95, Director of Regional Relations & Volunteer Management
- Nancy Powell, Geographic Outreach Manager
- Jesse White, Chapter and Regional Relations Manager
- Lora Klenke ’94, Managing Director, International Alumni Relations
- Jenna Furger, Program Coordinator
Web and Email
- Sam Ryan ’10, Senior Digital Producer
Events and Registration
- Michael O’Brien ’13, Senior Registration Coordinator
- Kasey Crampton, Stewardship Program Specialist