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Affinity, Club, and Group Resources

We are very grateful to all alumnae leaders for the considerable time and effort you invest in your Smith community. This page is designed to provide information to help you manage your group and connect with the AASC and other volunteers.
 
We have created a new discussion group for club and group leaders! This will be a place for all of us to share ideas, discuss best practices and many other things. Click here to join!
 
Communicating via e-mail or the Web is a fast, economical way to provide good, important information and to engage alumnae in the life of the college.
 
  • Alumnae directory
  • Broadcast e-mail
  • Calendar
  • Lifetime e-mail
  • Logo usage
  • Publicity
  • Social networking sites
  • Website
  
Programs that Smith clubs sponsor vary according to the interests of the members. The AASC calendar shows Smith events around the world.

 
  • Book groups
  • Calendar
  • Care packages
  • Faculty speaker program
  • Insurance coverage for events
  • Scholarship fundraising
  • Student raising

 

 
Supporting Structure and Services
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.
 
  • Clubs and Groups Directories

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.

 
  • Lists of Alumnae
Request a list of alumnae.

The AASC maintains a list of all club and affinity group presidents or contacts. Request a list of clubs and groups leaders.

 

  • Archives
The AASC will keep important historical documents for each organization, including the letter of determination from the IRS, a copy of bylaws and all amendments, current and past annual reports, and copies of newsletters.

College Archives

 
Help with Group Operations
A check list for incoming and outgoing club leader.
Key dates for volunteer leaders.
 
The maintenance of the treasury of a club or group is crucial in ensuring the viability of the organization. Important financial guidelines and considerations. 
  • Bank account
  • Dues
  • Financial records and accounts
  • Reimbursable expenses
 
Annual Reports
Every year volunteers are required to fill out and return annual programming and financial reports and contact lists after elections.
 
Traditional Smith clubs are self-funded organizations chartered through a set of bylaws and governed by an elected set of officers.
  • Executive committee, appointments and responsibilities
  • Leadership team
  • Club membership
 
 
Alumnae names, addresses, and biographical information are entrusted to the AASC by each individual alumna. This information is protected and confidential. All information, regardless of the form in which it is released, is subject to the rules and regulations regarding confidentiality.
 
Help from Smith
Meri Hoverman, Assistant Director, Alumnae Engagement and Leadership, 413-585-2043, mhoverma@smith.edu
Annie Croteau, Program Coordinator, Alumnae Engagement, 413-585-2144, acroteau@smith.edu