Chapter Volunteers
Become a Chapter Volunteer
Chapter Volunteers are the vital members of our Alumni Chapters Program.
Volunteers provide the leadership that makes it possible for so many alumni and friends of Mississippi State University to enjoy alumni chapters all over the world.
What is a chapter of the MSU Alumni Association?
In effect, a chapter becomes "Mississippi State" in its community. The interest you stimulate, the service you provide, and the information you collect and disseminate helps the university, the community and the chapter members. Not only are you keeping your local alumni connected through communication, activities and events, you are recruiting prospective students (formally and informally) - which has become a huge focus and collaborative effort between the Alumni Association and the Office of Admissions and Scholarships.
Chapter Goals/Initiatives – What should a chapter work on throughout the year?
- engage all Bulldogs by providing activities for alumni and friends
- visibility throughout the chapter’s geographic area via community service project(s)
- supporting a scholarship fund
- recruiting students in your area
Keeping a Chapter Strong
The first requirement for a successful alumni chapter is strong, dedicated leadership. The chapter must be certain that capable officers are chosen—people who will dedicate time to initiate, plan and promote a variety of activities that will appeal to Mississippi State alumni and friends in the chapter area. Chapter leaders should be able to work well with all people, be imaginative and enthusiastic, and have administrative ability. The recruitment of new leaders is particularly critical if a chapter is to remain vital and is to represent everyone in the chapter area.
The second key to chapter success is organization. This calls for teamwork and the delegation of responsibilities. One person need not, cannot, and should not do it all. In addition to chapter officers, a host of volunteers should be called on to help.
Finally, interesting meetings are the heart of the chapter's activities. Pick quality meeting places, plan thoughtfully, formulate an agenda for the meeting, and make those who attend feel welcome.
We greatly appreciate every volunteer for sharing valuable time and talents with the local chapters, the Alumni Association and Mississippi State University. We couldn't do it without our wonderful team of chapter volunteers!
Read more about Chapter Organization and becoming a chapter volunteer.
If you are interested in being a chapter volunteer, please contact Janet Downey, Coordinator of Volunteer Engagement, at jdowney@alumni.msstate.edu or 662-325-8515.
Currently we are seeking volunteers for the following chapters:
