Chapter Leaders

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

View the full Chapter Leader Handbook

 

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Monthly Chapter Leader Call

Thank you so much to those who attended this year’s Badger Leaders Conference. It was a jam-packed weekend featuring informative sessions, best practices, and lots of Badger spirit! More than 55 chapter leaders from 40 chapters and 10 countries were in attendance.

Save the date for next year’s conference: October 29-31, 2020.

Hotel Blocks for BLC 2020:

• The Doubletree Hotel
  Room block is available 10/27–11/2
  15 rooms available on 10/27 and 10/28, 25 rooms available on 10/29, 10/30 and 10/31, and 3 rooms on 11/1.
  When reserving, they will be charged one-night room and tax. If they cancel 30 days in advance, this will be refundable.
  Room Rate: $181 for 10/27, 10/28, 10/29 and 11/1, $355 for 10/30 and 10/31
  Cut-off date is 9/28/2020
  Guests can call: 608-251-5511 and ask for the Badgers Leaders Conference.
• Springhill Suites by Marriot Madison
  Room block available 10/28–11/1
  10 rooms available.
  The rate is $219 per night and includes a welcome bag.
  Cut-off date is 9/28/2020
  Guests can call: 608-233-4580 to make a reservation and ask for the Badger Leaders Conference group.
• The Hilton Madison Monona Terrace
  Room block available 10/28–11/1
  10 rooms available.
  The rate is $229 per night and includes a welcome bag.
  Cut-off date is 9/28/2020
  Guests can call: 877-510-7465 to make a reservation and refence the group code of UWFOUN.
• The Fluno Center
  Room block available 10/28–11/1
  10 rooms available on 10/28, 15 rooms available on 10/29, 10/30 and 10/31.
  The rate is $179 for a single and $189 for double beds on 10/28 and 10/29.
  The rate is $299 for a single and $309 for double beds on 10/30 and 10/31.
  Cut-off date is 9/28/2020
  Guests can call: 608-441-7117 to make a reservation and and ask for the Badger Leaders Conference group.

Badger Leaders Conference 2019 presentations:

Day of the Badger – Mark Rein, Heart of Illinois Chapter President

Legal Presentation – Abi Chahak, Director of Legal Affairs

Marketing Presentation – Anida Ho, Senior Marketing Manager

Scholarship Fundraising Plan – Lorna Nagler, Suncoast Chapter President

Scholarship Process – Angela Lillethun, Director of Regional Relations & Volunteer Management

Starting a Chapter like a Startup – Frank Zhang, South China Chapter President

Strength through Diversity – Gia Gallimore, Director of Diverse Alumni Engagement

Strengths Finder – Ryan Tobiasz, D.C. Badgers President

 

General Chapter Questions

Please direct chapter-related questions to chapters@uwalumni.com.

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Domestic Chapter Questions

• Angela Lillethun ’95, Director of Regional Relations & Volunteer Management
• Nancy Powell, Geographic Outreach Manager
• Nathalie McFadden ‘14 , Chapter and Regional Relations Manager

International Chapter Questions

• Lora Klenke ’94, Managing Director, International Alumni Relations
• Aly Theder ‘16 , Program Coordinator

Events and Registration

• Michael O’Brien ’13, Senior Registration Coordinator