• To increase effective class communications
• To deepen connections
• To enhance support of SJU through four cornerstones

• Strategic direction from SJU Alumni Board and Alumni Relations staff
• Developed at May 2007 Alumni Association Summit
• Class agent heads class committee
• Cornerstone chairs
• Fellows chair
• Staff contact: Thom Woodward ’70
  320-363-ALUM

Alumni Association Cornerstones

1. Student Recruitment - Finding great future Johnnies
2. Student Preparation - Preparing current Johnnies for life after graduation 
3. Alumni Connection - Keeping classmates in touch with one another
   Enriching the lives of our 20,000 alumni
   Engaging them in support of the Saint John’s community 
4. Resource Development - Addressing the financial needs of the SJU community

1. Stay in touch with classmates

• Share information regarding business success, deaths, milestones, etc…
• Help find “lost” classmates
• Keep contact information current through On-line Community
• Maintain lively class web page with Alumni Office

3. Plan and conduct class activities

• Cornerstones
• Recruiting new students
• Mentoring current students
• Connecting with classmates
• Calling at phonathon (class donor participation)
• Attending SJU events
• Planning special class gatherings
• Alumni Office will assist

• The Alumni Office plans/conducts Homecoming weekend
• Class webpage
• On-line registration form
• The class committee
• Raises awareness of the reunion
• Urges classmates to attend
• Develops a simple program for the class dinner
• Presents Alumni Achievement Award (older classes)
• Call for nominations
• Rank list of nominees
• Make recommendation to Alumni Board

5. Assist with Class Giving and Donor Participation

• Percentage of donors among the class
• Fellows Ambassador program

Class Five-Year Activity Cycle

• Year 1 - Cornerstone activities
• Year 2 - Cornerstone activities
• Year 3 - Mid-cycle class gatherings plus cornerstones
• Year 4 - Reunion planning plus cornerstones
• Year 5 - Cornerstone activities plus Reunion!!