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Brown Clubs and Associations are an important link in the Brown alumni network. As a Brown Club/Association leader, you play a critical role in connecting alumni with Brown – in organizing events, communicating with club members, and keeping members connected to each other and to the University.

These survival tips are the distillation of many decades of collective experience of Brown alumni volunteer leaders and members of the 2003-2005 Brown Alumni Association Outreach Committee.  The information was assembled to provide resources and tactics that will smooth your path as a Club leader.

Starting A Successful Brown Club/Association


Mission statements, organizational meetings, understanding your audience, building a foundation, etc.

Club Volunteers


Volunteer roles and responsibilities, succession issues, and model bylaws

Timeline for Success


Suggested activities and deadlines throughout the year

Communications


BRAVO (BRown Alumni Volunteers Online) and Club Web sites

Events


Faculty events and examples of other successful events

Finances


Bank accounts, annual and program funding, dues, income and tax-exempt status

Resources


Where to find more information and how to contact AR staff


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