How+the+GPS+staff+can+help

Getting the message out...what can the GPS staff do to help?
 -  Host regional AAC reunions in addition to the entire group reunion in the fall. The purpose of this meeting (Atlanta, Birmingham, and Nashville) will be for AAC members to share ideas, see faces of others in the city who are AAC members, and to help compile lists of invitees to future AAC. This will also allow a chance to organize and incorporate ideas more easily.  -  Remind AAC to use the GPS staff as a resource for lists of alumnae  -  Compile a master AAC mailing list to send EVERYBODY the results of a meeting – this will encourage prior attendees to get back on track and will also create conversations for meetings.  -  Do a better job of making each meeting important to all AAC members – investigate a newsletter (e-letter)  -  Combine the two AAC groups (NAAC and LAAC). What about this idea: the AAC Reunion is in the fall on a Friday; what if on the THURSDAY night before, we have a joint National AAC and Local AAC event (maybe cocktail party at Founders). This would allow both groups to mingle AND we could use this time to update on the annual fund to both groups. Friday’s financial focus could be more endowment centered.  -  Put together a “Class Gifts 101” type of manual for classes who are eager to start an endowment. Armed with a step-by-step procedure and knowing the ways in which the staff can assist, classes will be ready to get started when the sparks light. These are just a few ideas that we can put into place quickly. Please feel free to add comments or to expand an idea.