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Affinity, Club, and Group Resources
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Smith Clubs and Groups Volunteers are committed to keeping Smith alumnae connected to each other and to the college. The Alumnae Association of Smith College (AASC) is greatly appreciative of the time and energy you give toward our mission, to further the interests of Smith College and its alumnae, and the association staff are here to help serve you in these efforts.
The AASC continuously develops resources and tools for club volunteers to assist them in their tasks.
VOLUNTEER TOOLS AND RESOURCES
Training Calls/Webinars
Best Practices
- Best practices from Smith Clubs and Groups
Governance and Leadership
Timeline for volunteer leaders
- Discussion group for club leaders
- Leadership transition check list. A check list for incoming and outgoing club leader.
- Board of officers role, appointments
- Bylaws
- Diversity tool box for clubs and groups
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Affinity and special interest groups guidelines
Treasury and Records
- Treasurer's role
- Financial records, bank account, dues
- Tax exemption FAQ's
- Smith annual financial report
- The College Archives collects materials from clubs
- Broadcast e-mail, social networking site, Website
- Building an effective e-communications program
- Book group, faculty speaker program, scholarship fundraiser, care packages, and more.
Annual and Financial Reports
Annual reports are due July 15, 2012.
Directories and Lists
- Club Directory. A list of Smith Clubs and Groups in the world
- Group and Community Directory. A list of Affinity Groups and Special Interest Communities
- Alumnae Online Directory
- Request a list of clubs and groups leaders
- Request a list of alumnae
Supporting Structure
The AASC provides concrete support and services for clubs and groups with the goal of helping them do their work of keeping alumnae connected each other and to the college
- Affinity and Special Interest Committee (ASIC)
Members of ASIC provide oversight, support, and guidance for the affinity and special interest program. List of ASIC committee members.
- Help from Smith
Meri Hoverman, Assistant Director, Alumnae Engagement and Leadership, 413-585-2043
Annie Croteau, Program Coordinator, Alumnae Engagement, 413-585-2144

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