February 15, 2008
Dear “I” Winner:
A year ago, we had just formed our I Association, and we set a course by our motto, “A new day, a new way to serve Indiana University and her athlete alumni!” Oh, what a year it was, and more so, what a year we have ahead of us. Of course, you are invited to join us for the fun and fellowship.
Specifically, in 2007 your I Association had: four Board of Director meetings held in February, May, August and December, with 22 active volunteers (15 men; decreased from the previous 20 of the I Men’s Association), 8 women (increased from the previous 3 of the I Women’s Association), including “ex officio” oversight from several members of the Alumni Association, Athletic Department and Varsity Club representatives, engaged in 5 committees. The committees consist of:
- Executive – one President, 4 Vice Presidents (2 men, 2 women).
- Activities – including appearances at 12 different induction or special ceremonial functions, annual summer golf outing, 7 home football game
tailgates with 7 reunions of over 700 members and their guests.
- Communications – including the creation of our new website, image, message, merchandise and most notably, the most comprehensive survey of our
membership with an outstanding 60% response, confirming our continued commitment to the growth and development of our combined association.
- History – Study of the I Association and its members, with stories from interviews at all I Association activities, to be implemented in 2008.
- Membership – including initial planning, preparation for our major, “2008 in 2008” direct contact and team and class Membership Campaign.
2007 was a smashing success!
2008 is going to be GREAT! Specifically, besides all of the above, continued Board of Directors development and nominations for the next two years with four board meetings, five committees, eight home tailgates, improving website, featuring our first online directory (later this year) and history, a study of structure and staff (with important issues for development to follow this year) and most importantly, emphasizing our “2008” in “2008” Membership Campaign and the inaugural “Women’s Award” (the women’s version of The Z.G. Clevenger Award, to be announced soon and conferred this fall)!
Obviously, your I Association hopes you continue to be, or again get involved with the fun and fellowship in the support and success of Indiana University and her Athletics!
Sincerely,
Pat O'Connor, BS'74, Swimming
pjmocon@comcast.net
News & Announcements
I-Men Remember: Kevin Berry
IU swimming alumnus and I-Man Kevin Berry passed away in December 2006. A memorial scholarship is being established at the Indiana University Foundation. For more information, please contact Matthew Morris at (812) 856-4152, (800) 558-8311, or matmorri@indiana.edu.
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Also see related articles on these Web sites:
- SwimNews.com
- The Sydney Morning Herald
