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Alumni Board Members 1997-98
Alumni Chapters
Chapter News
Dear Alums
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When last I wrote, I discussed the alum role in student recruiting
efforts underway at Chico State. We knew alums would be a key
to turning around the student shortfalls that have plagued us
in recent years. We asked for your help in several ways, and you
did not disappoint us!
We have been receiving student prospect cards from alums identifying
promising high school juniors, seniors, and community college
transfers. You have also helped us by assisting with a major college
fair in Seattle and prospective student receptions throughout
the state. The presence of alums is a key factor in influencing
both prospective students and their parents to choose Chico State.
If you have contact with a promising high school or community
college studentor know someone who doesplease use the form on
the bottom of page 12 in this magazine, or call us so that we
may provide enrollment information on Chico State. (The Alumni
Relations phone number is 530-898-6472. You may call the Office
of Admissions at either 1-800-542-4426 or 530-898-4428.)
In addition to recruiting and outreach assistance, we have been
busy with alumni chapter and club activities statewide. We have
added a new alumni club in Napa Valley. Interest is strong in
alum events all over the state. The needs of twenty-six active
chapters and clubs keep our small staff very busy. Look on this
page for a club or chapter near you, and get involved. Remember,
Chico State friends are special!
We have a new AA league professional baseball team in Chicothe
Chico Heat. Alum group packages, which include a barbecue prior
to game time, are available for evening games in June, July, and
August. We also are working out package deals with local motels,
so there is really no excuse not to get a group together and come
back to visit us! Call me or Patty Davis for more details (530-898-6472).
Several chapters have active scholarship programs, and we encourage
you to consider this. A scholarship may be as little as $200,
but it may be the deciding factor in a student's choosing Chico
State. This is another area in which clubs and chapters can provide
significant assistance to our recruiting programs. Look for more
information on this in the next issue.
In closing, I'd like to announce that Donna Boyd has joined our
clerical staff, which should allow us to serve you faster and
better.
Allen Sherwood, Director of Alumni Relations
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