University of South Carolina Alumni Association Affinity Group MOU

Affinity Group Leader Memorandum of Understanding

University of South Carolina Alumni Association Mission Statement: Add Value to Students. Engage Our Alumni. Build the Brand.

UofSC affinity groups exist to connect alumni, promote the University of South Carolina Alumni Association around the world and to strengthen ties between alumni and their communities.

All affinity group leaders must submit this Memorandum of Understanding every 2 years to be eligible for official UofSC Alumni Association recognition and receive support and services from the University of South Carolina Alumni Association.

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* 1. As an affinity group leader, on behalf of your affinity council, I agree to represent the University of South Carolina Alumni Association in the following ways:

Be aligned with the UofSC Alumni Association mission and vision statements.

Maintain a current membership with the alumni association.

Provide programming for diverse interests and age groups.

Fulfill the expectations of the affinity to the best of my ability.

Preserve the brand of UofSC and the alumni association in all communication.

Use listserv communication and alumni data appropriately.

Maintain the activity of the affinity's Facebook page, Twitter account, Instagram account, and other social media outlets.

Allow the UofSC Alumni Association staff to be an administrator on the Facebook page or group and other social media platforms maintained for official affinity promotion if applicable (Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, etc.)

Assist in the transition of the next affinity group leadership.

Treat fellow volunteers and staff with respect and honor at all times.

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* 2. As an official affinity group leader, I agree to the following:

I have read the Affinity Group Handbook in full, and I agree to follow the regulations and expectations described within.

I agree to carry out the UofSC Alumni Association mission in the ways outlined above.

I recognize that the UofSC Alumni Association may replace any affinity group volunteer at any time if necessary in order to best serve the mission statement listed above.

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* 3. The UofSC Alumni Association staff liaison will provide resources and support to volunteers and affinity groups, as outlined in the official Affinity Group Handbook. As an official affinity group leader, I understand the following:

The alumni staff liaison will provide training to affinity group leaders.

The alumni staff liaison will support all events and activities by sending supplies and promotional emails for events that are planned within the time frame appropriate for event success.

The alumni staff liaison will provide annual funding as designated per affinity group.

The alumni staff liaison will manage the official web page for each affinity group.

The alumni staff liaison will supply an affinity group logo that is trademark compliant.

The alumni staff liaison will communicate with the affinity group chair regularly with important information, opportunities and resources.

The alumni staff liaison will send out communication via email to alumni in the area at the request of affinity group coordinating committee members.

The alumni staff liaison will facilitate all financial transactions on behalf of the affinity group.

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* 4. I have read and understand the statements above and I agree that I will comply with these statements.

Electronic Signature (Your Name)

Phone Number

Graduation Year

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* 5. Optional Headshot for Affinity Web Page

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* 6. Optional Bio/Welcome Note for Affinity Page

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