After introductions around the room, Simon Trablesi ’06 and Nicholas Russell ’00, ’10Tu gave a presentation that focused on identifying opportunities for maintaining Dartmouth’s relevance for young alumni. From the presentation, the committee agreed on the need for mentorship among alumni. Resources already exist for students and alumni to reach out and actively seek mentors, but the committee would like to set up a system that allows for a matching program or a mentorship system that is easily accessible. During the next few months, the subcommittee will work on exploring these options and figuring out how to best leverage existing resources.
The committee next discussed the effort of the Alumni 101 Handbook, led by Allie Miller ’10, Susan Matthews ’11, Terra Branson ’10, and Patrick McCarthy ’04, ’06Th. The book will have two components: a traditional handbook section on how to successfully transition from being a student to being an alumnus, with pointers on life as a young adult as well as Dartmouth alumni resources and volunteer opportunities; and a “goody bag” of retailers offering discounts. This book is on course to be released in time for June 2012 graduation.
Subcommittees will continue to work on their respective projects between Alumni Council sessions.