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The following is the list of Alumni Association Committees for 2007-2008, with a brief description of each:

Awards

Reviews the criteria used to select award winners and those receiving special recognition. Selects award recipients. Evaluates process and quality of the awards program. Directly identifies nominees and presents them to the staff liaison.

2007-2008 Awards Committee

William Morlock, Chair
Myles Martel
Heather McDonald
Judith Thorpe
Harry Frank

Larry Morico
Scott Holcomb
Jennifer Riley-Welsh
Joe Weigand

Diversity & Opportunity

Suggests ways in which the Association and the University can focus attention on issues of diversity. Identifies ways in which the Association can reach out to diverse group of alumni, faculty, staff and students. Promotes awareness of diversity issues among volunteers and staff.

2007-2008 Diversity & Opportunity Committee

Andrea Dennis-LaVigne, Co-Chair
John Driscoll
Donny Marshall
Rosemarie Tate
Annette Lombardi
Rachel Rubin
Peter McFadden
Gina Petrokaitis
Bryan Pollard

Willena Price
Timothy Riordan
Aida Silva
Leslie Wolfson
Theresa Hopkins-Staten
Laura Anastasio
Eva Ceranowicz
Steven Hoffler

Finance

Monitors financial records of the Association, including annual budget and fiscal issues. Recommends expenditures and budget management procedures.

2007-2008 Finance Committee

Frank Milone, Chair
Mary Ann Emely
David Francione
Doug Barry
John Driscoll
David Larson

Dennis Cavanaugh
Joe Kask
Garry Helyer
Jeanne Consiglio-Hoin
Alan Katten

Investment

Monitors UCAA investment portfolio, and recommends changes.

2007-2008 Investment Committee

David Francione, Co-Chair
Doug Barry, Co-Chair
William Morlock
Gary Draghi

Garry Helyer
Chris Jarvis
Joe Krocheski

Membership & Marketing

Reviews all revenue-generating programs, including membership, merchandise, insurance and travel. Makes recommendations for enhancements to each program as appropriate.

2007-2008 Membership & Marketing Committee

Lisa McGuire, Chair
Robert Johnson
Murray Williams
David Larson
Frank Milone
Joshua Dunn

Irwin Kurns
Mansour Ndiaye
Nancy Torretta
Rich Twilley
Lisa Bongiovi
Rebecca Lobo-Rushin

Programs

Reviews the development and activities of chapters, constituent societies and affinity groups. Makes recommendations to the Board for approval of bylaws for new alumni groups affiliating with the Association. Also reviews on-campus programs and special events for alumni and students. Makes recommendations on the enhancement of such programs.

2007-2008 Outreach & Programs Committee

Rosemarie Tate, Co-Chair
Robert Johnson, Co-Chair
Lisa McGuire
Murray Williams
Kara Wolters
Dennis Cavanaugh
Leo Palliardi

Christine Lodewick
Donald Maynard
Kenneth Parzych
Lisa Bongiovi
Bill Clulow
Joe Bonnelli

Scholarships

Reviews scope and status of scholarship programs. Reviews applications and recommends scholarship selections. Discusses and suggests potential changes to the program.

2007-2008 Scholarships Committee

Annette Lombardi, Chair
Myles Martel
Rachel Rubin
David Larson
Denise Merrill
Rita Barredo

Pam Gardner
Laura Greenstein
Dave Sturgess
Martin Sybblis
Sara Titus

 
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