Regional Alumni Clubs and Affinity Groups stimulate interest in 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ and encourage by forming specialty organizations within the 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Alumni Association. Clubs may establish programs to further the education and social interests of the alumni within the network, including sponsoring programs and events for its members and publishing newsletters.
How to Get Started
Step 1: Check for Preexisting Clubs
Review the list of clubs to make sure one does not already exist.
Step 2: Contact Us
To begin the process of forming an officially recognized alumni club, please contact the Alumni Engagement Office at 702-895-3621.
You’re not in this alone! 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Alumni Engagement and Volunteer Relations can assist you with sending messaging out to you alumni constituents about your events/activities.
Step 3: Become a Volunteer
Join as volunteer core as a board member. Board members are required to be Scarlet Loyal donors to 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ and complete an access confidentiality agreement.
Step 4: Form a Board
Each club must have a board of five members. The best way to get other 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ alumni involved is to invite them to attend a planning meeting or to hold a kickoff event that will draw potential volunteers. Generally, clubs can expect to organize up to two events annually.
Step 5: Plan an Event
Use your creativity and host an event you think alumni will find appealing. Every club that is created gives more and more alumni the opportunity to build lifelong relationships with each other and with 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ. Some ideas for events include:
- Meet for Drinks
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Meet at a local restaurant or pub for appetizers and beverages.
- Have a Meal Together
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Gather for brunch, host a reception, try a new restaurant, or hold a gourmet potluck dinner.
- Attend an Athletic Event
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Attend 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ games or host a watch party.
- Have Some Fun
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Cruise the lake or take a hike.
- Make a Difference
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Coordinate a service activity to improve your local community.
- Invite a Special Guest
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Invite a visiting 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ faculty member, the university president, an alumnus with a special area of expertise, or someone of local renown.
- Attend a Cultural Event
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View the work of a new local artist, catch that touring show you wanted to see, or attend the symphony's latest performance.
- Make Connections
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Host a new student send-off as he or she heads to 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ, or offer a career connections event.
Step 6: Market Your Event
Draft your communications and send it to the Alumni Engagement Office at alumni.relations@unlv.edu. Once the verbiage and graphics have been settled, the PAE Communications team will include content (when applicable) in alumni e-news, event calendars, and social media. Volunteers should also help promote the event by sharing on social media and inviting their friends to attend.
Step 7: Attend the Event
Act as the event host by checking in guests, welcoming them to the event, networking, and helping to clean up the event.
Step 8: Share Updates
Share any contact updates with the Alumni Engagement Office at 702-895-3621 or alumni.relations@unlv.edu so they can keep your roster up to date.