UCIAA Committee Members

General Responsibilities: Promote the vision, mission, goals and objectives of the association on and off campus in an effort to enrich the lives of alumni and engage them in a lifelong advancement of UC Irvine.

 Qualifications:

1.   Member of UCIAA in good standing
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2.   Willingness to work with persons regardless of age, race, gender, disability, religion, ethnicity, sexual orientation or socio-economic background

Principal Expectations:

1.   Attend quarterly meetings

2.   Promote UCIAA membership to alumni who are not yet association members

3.   Support association events and activities through time, talent and/or financial commitments, either personal or through affiliated companies and organizations

4.   Educate yourself on pertinent UCIAA issues and organizational goals

5.    Promote participation in association events

6.    Identify additional volunteers

Term of Office:

Committee members have no required term of office.

Accountability & Guidance:

Accountable to the membership of the association through the board of directors and president in accordance with the UCIAA bylaws; to the state of California and the federal government for adherence to laws and regulations regarding non-profit corporations. Guidance from the president, officers, executive director, committee liaisons and staff.

UCIAA Committees:
Each UCIAA committee is overseen by an elected vice president and staff liaison. Vice presidents serve on the board of directors and the executive committee. Generally, alumni are asked to serve two years on a committee before applying for a board position.
 

• Advocacy Committee
  Vice President: Ed Raskin '02
  Staff Liaison: Kathy Eiler
  
  Assist with the association’s legislative advocacy program and be responsible for maintaining the contact of the Association with community programs and organizations. Advocate on matters affecting the University. Attend the annual AAUC Legislative Conference, UC Day in Sacramento.
   

• Development Committee
  Vice President: Ed Raskin '02
  Staff Liaison: Michelle Williams
  
  Advise the association on fundraising practices, including but not limited to: suggesting alternative and additional means of funding for the Phineas Banning Alumni House, alumni programs, scholarships, special events, underwriting, community philanthropic projects, philanthropic projects involving other student groups or alumni associations, and any development projects relating to UC Irvine that may have an impact on the association.
   

• Finance Committee
  Vice President: Rick Evans '69
  Staff Liaison: Helen Little
  
  Assist in preparing UCIAA’s annual budget and program-by-program budgetary procedures. Monitor any legal fees or requirements, requesting assistance from legal counsel whenever necessary with board approval. Analyze any projected investments of the association’s financial reserves. Determine the financial impact of the association’s programs both included and not included in the annual planning.
   

• Membership Committee
  Vice President: Kent Yamaguchi '83, '84
  Staff Liaison: Michael Reza
  
  Assist in the planning of membership recruitment activities, including but not limited to: student recruitment, alumni recruitment, regional recruitment, professional recruitment and support group recruitment. Determine benefits offered to members such as insurance programs, promotional items, social or sports opportunities.
   

• Programs Committee
  Vice President: Jennifer Cole-Gutierrez '97
  Staff Liaison: Kristie Kee
  
  Development and implementation of association programs, including but not limited to: public functions, receptions, recognition ceremonies and special events.
   

• Scholarship Selection Committee
  Vice President: Johanna Wilson '98
  Staff Liaison: Ryan Purdy
  
  Assist with formulating policies and procedures for scholarships/fellowships awarded by UCIAA. Review applications and select scholarship recipients. Plan the annual scholarship recognition program. Maintain contact with the recipients to encourage a lasting relationship with the association.
   

• Volunteer Development Committee
  Vice President: David Fanous '03
  Staff Liaison: Michelle Williams
  
  Develop strategic plans to assist in volunteer recruitment, cultivation, development and placement of alumni volunteers to the UCI Alumni Association board of directors and its committees. The committee also will develop ways to maintain relationships with current and past board members.

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