Creating An

Alumni Leadership Circle

Creating An

Alumni Leadership Circle

‘Bridging the Gap’

Alumni Leadership Circle (ALC) HistoryAlumni Leadership Circle (ALC) History

Founded in 2005 with the help of 5 alumni & two inspired educators:

- Ann Fields and Bea Cassidy Alumni met to discuss forming a group that

would link the academy, industry, and alumni together

Alumni volunteered their time to meet and form the ALC.

ALC has about 70+ alumni in current database

ObjectivesObjectives

What?When?

Where?

How?

Why?

Who?

Who?Who?

Who is involved in creating an ALC?

ACADEMY INDUSTRY ALUMNI

What?What?

What is involved in creating an ALC?

Time & Commitment Volunteering Leadership Industry support

When?When?

When is the right time to create an ALC?

As soon as a group of committed alumni can be located.

NOW!!

Where?Where?

Where do you begin creating an ALC?

No specific location Utilize all resources

- Local schools

- Industry sites

- Personal homes

Where?Where?

Venice?

Why?Why?

Why is creating an ALC important? Supports the academy curriculum

- Sustains industry standards

- Guest Speakers speak about industry

- Mentors provide guidance for students Motivates all involved to contribute to

continued success

Why? (continued)Why? (continued)

Promotes community involvement

(building strong local communities) Serves as an outlet for alumni to excel both

professionally and personally

How?How?

How?How?How do you actually create an ALC?

5 Steps Step 1: Solicit former students who have completed the academy program

- Different schools (all in same area) example: 4 different schools represented

Step 2: Make Contact/Establish a rapport & arrange a ‘Meeting of the Minds’ - highlight the primary goal to create a group of alumni to enhance the academy

How? (continued)How? (continued)

Step 3: Establish a structure

(officers, core group, leaders)

- Success has been partially due to

their being no officers (we all act as

officers/lead council)

- Consider a Group Advisor who

provides needed support and focus

How? (continued)How? (continued)

Step 4: Official Launch

- Seek industry support to arrange an

Official Launch event

- Locate alumni for launch event

examples: Miami Seaquarium &

Four Seasons Hotel - Miami

How? (continued)How? (continued)

Step 5: ALC has been formed

- Involvement in industry events

- Student conference

- Advisory Board

- Presentations at schools

- Volunteer at academy events

* Around the World Dinner

* Tourism Professional of the Year

‘ Bridging the Gap’‘ Bridging the Gap’

ACADEMY--------ALUMNI-------INDUSTRY

ALC’s Central Theme

‘Bridging the Gap’‘Bridging the Gap’

ACADEMY

Students explore their academy Learn about industry (internship & behind the scenes exposure) Graduated from the academy

‘Bridging the Gap’‘Bridging the Gap’

INDUSTRY

Provides support (professional & financial) Partnership with academy - Planning

- Execution - Advisory Board Members

‘Bridging the Gap’‘Bridging the Gap’ALUMNI

Completed the academy Working in the industry Links the ACADEMY & INDUSTRY together Best marketing tool for the ACADEMY & INDUSTRY Represents the BRIDGE in ‘Bridging the Gap’

ALC GoalsALC Goals

Focus on life after the academy Getting Alumni involved with industry events Helping future academy graduates Increased networking opportunities Motivate educators, industry, & alumni by

focusing on how important everyone’s role in

the academy is.

The Alumni Leadership CircleThe Alumni Leadership Circle

When are you going to start your Alumni Leadership Circle

in your city?

When are you going to start your Alumni Leadership Circle

in your city?

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