FY 20072008 ANNUAL REPORT

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FY 2007-2008 ANNUAL REPORT
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Mission The mission of the Florida International
University Alumni Association is to serve the
community of FIU alumni, students, and friends by
providing lifelong connections to Florida
International University. Strategic
Directions 1. MEMBERSHIP The Association will
aggressively increase the number of alumni
members. Membership in the Association is the
gateway for alumni involvement at FIU. We offer
valued benefits to attract and retain alumni as
members of the Association. Membership is a
commitment each member makes to maintain his/her
connection to FIU, not just a means of revenue to
support the Associations business and
programs. 2. STUDENTS The Association will
support todays students and their life-long
relationships with FIU. The Association will
work to improve the quality of the student
experience by helping them thrive, and will
develop a strong allegiance among these
alumni-in-residence, the University and the
Association. 3. DIVERSITY The Association
will reflect diverse representation in its
membership, volunteer leadership, and staff. The
Association must continuously change and adapt to
understand and acknowledge the interests,
lifestyles and priorities of alumni, appealing to
them in meaningful ways that help them feel
welcome and valued. 4. LEADERSHIP The
Association will continue expanding the pool of
qualified and informed alumni to provide
leadership for the future. The Association must
continue to develop a comprehensive volunteer
development program, encompassing recruitment,
orientation, training, placement, leadership
opportunities, advocacy, and recognition.
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Strategic Directions (cont.) 5. CAMPUS RELATIONS
The Association will strengthen its relationship
with other University leaders to increase
collaboration on issues, activities and
priorities. The alumni community is a relevant
and integral part of FIU. The Association
promotes alumni perspectives and participation
into campus dialogues and creates initiatives
that support and complement University
priorities. 6. GIVING The Association will
actively promote alumni giving to FIU. In
partnership with University Advancement, we will
focus on increasing the number of alumni donors
and developing/growing an alumni scholarship
endowment. 7. REACH The Association will
create and promote benefits that maximize its
impact and reach in the alumni population. The
Association will focus its efforts in ways that
will reach the largest concentrations of alumni.
The Association will provide consistent and
up-to-date communication to alumni, students and
friends of the University through vehicles such
as the FIU Magazine, NOW_at_FIU e-newsletter and
www.fiualumni.com. 8. COMMUNITY The
Association will identify and provide
opportunities to help alumni build their personal
and professional networks and relationships.
Every interaction between alumni promotes their
individual involvement and development. The
Association will partner with FIUs Career
Services to develop a career program for alumni.
The Association will partner with the Panther
Parents Association to develop a leadership
program for parents. We will become more involved
with community outreach developing partnerships
with various community groups (Chambers,
Leadership Broward and Miami). 9. FINANCIAL
STABILITY The Association will pursue an active
growth-based strategy, creating, identifying, and
expanding its revenue sources. 10. RESOURCE
MANAGEMENT The Association will secure and
manage its resources to effectively and
efficiently support strategic growth. Staff
training and environmental/technical resources
must keep pace with the growth of the
Association.
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FY 2007-2008 Alumni Association Activity at a
Glance
Alumni Activity 2006-07 2007-08 Events/Programs
76 119 E-Mails Viewed
780,917 757,351 E-Blasts
198 477 Attendance
20,686 21,120 Website Sessions
------ 143,034 Page views
------ 343,582 Hits
------ 2,759,148 Association
Members Annual 8,170 10,413 Multi-
Year (3yrs.) 279 507 Life
1,262 1,673 Student
2,068 2,382 Parents 166 247 Friends
68 111 TOTAL
12,013 15,333 SPAM blocks
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• FY 07-08 Results
• Membership
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• Membership in the FIU Alumni Association reached
  another all time high in FY 07-08 with 15,333
  dues
• paying members. The membership count increased
  28 (15,333 vs. 12,013) over the previous year
  and
• was 2 over the goal of 15,000 dues paying
  members.
• As of 5/9/08 As of 6/30/07
  Difference
• Annual Single Members 3,967
  1,981 100
• Annual Single 3 Year
  464 247
  88
• Annual Joint Members 344
  212 62
• Annual Joint 3 Year
  43 32
  34
• Annual Friends Members 103
  64 61
• Annual Joint Friends 8
  4 100
• Annual Recent Grad Single Members
  6,102 5,977 2
  
• Annual Student Members 2,252
  1,956 15
• Student 4 Year 130
  112 16
• Parent 147 86
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• FY 07-08 Results
• Membership
• According to the 2007 Council of Alumni
  Association Executives (CAAE) survey, the FIU
  Alumni Association ranked No. 1 for membership
  growth over the past fiscal year. Last year the
  FIU Alumni Association was ranked 5th in gaining
  members. The CAAE survey results are based on
  data gathered from 76 alumni association members
  representing major universities across the United
  States. FIU is in good company with associations
  representing universities such as Michigan,
  Texas, Ohio State, UCLA and Stanford.
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• The Student Alumni Association continues to be
  the largest student organization on campus with
  2,382 dues paying members.
• New member benefits added this year were
• 1) Adrienne Arsht Center for Performing Arts
  50 discount on select performance tickets
• 2) Fond Memories discount laminated diploma
  plaques
• 3) International Image Consulting 10 off
  personal and professional image consulting
  services
• 4) Maison de Couture 15 off professional
  alterations
• 5) Merrill Lynch one free consultation
  session for financial services
• 6) Miami Dolphins receive group discount
  rate on individual tickets to select games
• 7) Online Training2Go 10 discount on online
  career training products
• 8) Tickets At Work special entertainment
  discounts online

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FY 07-08 Results Publications NOW_at_FIU
Continued the production of a monthly
e-newsletter sent to over 69,000 alumni of the
University. FIU Magazine Continued the
production of the award-winning FIU Magazine
mailed to 120,000 alumni and donors of the
University. FIU Website The FIU Alumni
Association Website averages 471 sessions, 1,130
pageviews, and 1,130 hits per day. The Top 5
pages by page views are 1) Homepage 9.32 or
32,021 pageviews 2) Rotating flash banners
buttons 3.09 or 10,609 pageviews 3) Update
address form 2.97 or 10,217 pageviews 4)
Pictures/images on homepage (FIU gear, photo
gallery, etc) 2.89 or 9,925 pageviews 5)
Membership benefits 1.71 or 5,889
pageviews Events/Programs 2nd Annual
Invitational Scholars Alumni Reunion The FIU
Alumni Association in partnership with Student
Affairs and the Invitational Scholars Program
hosted its second alumni reunion with 25 in
attendance. A Pair of Nuts Comedy Shows More
than 200 attended 4 shows featuring alumnus Yamil
Piedra and Johnny Trabanco starring in their own
comedy relief at the Improv in Miami.

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FY 07-08 Results Events/Programs
(cont.) Alumni Association Scholarships The
FIU Alumni Association awarded 10,000 in
scholarships generated from events and licensing
fees. The Legacy Scholarship is provided to
children or brothers/sisters of current members
of the Alumni Association. The Panther Pride
Scholarship is provided to current members of
the Student Alumni Association who show great
pride and spirit. Alumni Career Fair Graduate
School EXPO The Alumni Career Fair attracted
198 alumni, 47 employers, and 8
graduate/professional schools. Alumni Travel
Program (Golden Panther Getaways) A 14-day
Stockholm to London trip took place on June
30-July 14, 2007 with 32 in attendance. Birch
Creek Film Presentation The FIU Alumni
Association sponsored three (3) film
presentations produced by FIU alumnus Justin
Routte promoting his independent films in Miami.
More than 75 FIU alumni and friends attended and
received discount admission. Book Awards
Continued the FIU Book Awards program with over
35 participating local area High Schools and 1
out of state (New Jersey) and 1 out of the county
in Naples. Select high school juniors were
presented with a book entitled 100 Simple
Secrets of Successful People written by FIU
professor, David Niven.

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FY 07-08 Results Events/Programs
(cont.) Business Alumni Chapter - The Business
Alumni Chapter hosted 11 events and connected
more than 1900 FIU alumni and friends this past
year hosting the following events Meet the New
Board Networking Social REAAC Speaker Series SF
CEO Speaker Series Art of Networking Hands on
Miami Community Outreach Night in Paradise
Alumni Holiday Party Art of Networking II
Microsoft Alumni Conference Art of Networking
III Entrepreneurship Hall of Fame College of
Education Alumni Chapter The COE Alumni Chapter
connected more than 100 FIU alumni at their
annual post commencement reception in the fall.
College of Law Alumni Chapter The College of
Law Alumni Chapter hosted (3) events that
connected more than 240 FIU alumni and friends.
The events were a Fall Networking Social,
Pre-Graduation Reception, and Commencement party.
D.C. Capital Panthers Alumni Chapter The D.C.
chapter hosted (7) events that connected more
than 80 FIU alumni living in the greater DC
metropolitan area. The events included FIU
Baseball Night Happy Hour Annual Family Picnic
Salsa Night w/ DC UM Club Road Trip to VA
Community Service Event Outdoor Adventure
Event. Dinner with 12 Strangers A Student
Alumni Association program connecting alumni with
students. Three (3) alumni hosted dinners for 36
FIU SAA members and provided insight on career
development.

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• FY 07-08 Results
• Events/Programs (cont.)
• FIU Alumni Cross Country Reunion Classes of
  89-99 A weekend event started out on Friday at
  Dave and Busters with a trip to the Grove
  afterwards Saturday consisted of an alumni run,
  flag football game on campus, attended UM/FIU
  football game and dinner at Tavern Opas. More
  than 50 alumni and family members attended.
• FIU Alumni Entrepreneurship Happy Hour An
  annual event held in the fall and spring
  recognizing FIU alumni entrepreneurs in
  partnership with FIUs Pino Global
  Entrepreneurship Center. More than 170 FIU alumni
  and friends attended.
• FIU Alumni Night at BMW Tennis Championship
  (Sunrise) The FIU Alumni Association hosted a
  reception for FIU alumni and friends before a
  professional tennis match. A total of 23 FIU
  alumni and friends attended.
• FIU Alumni Night at Miami Heat The FIU Alumni
  Association provided alumni with an opportunity
  to attend the Miami Heat vs. Orlando Magic NBA
  game and meet with Carlos Arroyo, a former Golden
  Panther. A total of 25 FIU alumni and guests
  attended.
• FIU Day at the Capitol Hosted a reception at
  the Governors Club in Tallahassee on March 8th
  for over 70 in attendance.
• FIU Finals Tradition A new program established
  by the Student Alumni Association. Over 100
  students attended a social gathering at the Cube.
  
• FIU Ghost Tour A tradition established by the
  Student Alumni Association. More than 50
  students attended its second event in October.

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FY 07-08 Results Events/Programs (cont.)
Football TV Watch Party More than 100 FIU
alumni and fans attended a game watching football
party for the FIU vs. Penn State game. Grad
Bash The Alumni Association hosted a tent
celebration for all graduates at the Fall 2007
and Spring 2008 Commencement ceremonies, engaging
nearly 5,500 graduates and family members. Grad
Send-Off More than 4,000 graduates attended the
award winning Commencement Grad Send-Off event
held in the Fall and Spring at three University
Bookstore locations. Over 1,000 graduates joined
the Alumni Association at Grad Send-Off.
  Member-Only Bounce House Party Power Party
Events hosted a complimentary member-only event
inside their indoor bounce house facility. There
were 67 alumni and family members in attendance.
Order of the Torch This honorary leadership
society started by the FIU Alumni Association
consists of juniors and seniors who are leaders
on campus. This year we hosted the 5th Annual
Student Leadership reception at the Ronald Reagan
House (Presidents House) on March 25, where
Mayor Carlos Alvarez was inducted along with
several undergraduate members. More than 30
people were in attendance. Odebrecht Alumni
Day Over 40 FIU alumni employed at Odebrecht, a
local construction management company, attended a
breakfast reception at the new FIU football
stadium. Networking Social at the Biltmore
Over 150 attended Jazz on Thursdays at the
Biltmore. This was a kick-off event to our
monthly socials.
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FY 07-08 Results Events/Programs
(cont.) Panther Camp An annual event for
interested incoming freshmen to bond and learn
about FIUs history and traditions over a four
day period. More than 120 students attended.
Panther Pit Basketball Tailgates The FIU
Alumni Association in partnership with FIU
Athletics hosted 3 events for Men and Womens BB
with 75 in total attendance. Panther Pit
Baseball Tailgates The FIU Alumni Association
in partnership with FIU Athletics hosted 3 events
(FIU vs. USC, UM, and FAU) with 100 in total
attendance. Panther Pit Football Tailgates
(Away and Home) Six (6) events were held with
over 5,500 in attendance. Robert Stempel School
of Public Health Alumni Reception Hosted its
third annual alumni reception to reunite alumni
and introduce the schools interest in forming an
official alumni chapter. Over 100 FIU alumni and
friends attended. School of Hospitality
Tourism Management Alumni Chapter Connected
more than 130 FIU alumni around the country
through professional conferences and receptions
held in (3) three major U.S. cities Orlando, New
York, and Miami. School of Journalism Mass
Communication Alumni Chapter Hosted (2) two
major events connecting more than 80 FIU alumni
and friends. The following events took place
Kickoff event at Cielos Alumni Homecoming Bash
at WUC on the Biscayne Bay Campus.
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FY 07-08 Results Events/Programs
(cont.) Silver Pride Alumni Reunion The class
of 1982 celebrated its 25 year reunion during
Homecoming weekend at the College of Law School
building with 34 total in attendance. Student
Alumni Association SAA received a seat on
Student Governments Cabinet. More than 53 SAA
members attended the End of Year Banquet. SAA
also co-hosted the Panther Camp Program over the
summer and the Take Back the Night event in
Spring. Sweethearts Event A new tradition
established by the Student Alumni Association.
More than 50 attended this gathering that took
place on the UP Campus overlooking the Kissing
Pond. Torch Awards Gala 400 guests were in
attendance at the Torch Awards Gala held in March
on the University Park Campus Graham Center
Ballrooms. Trail of the Torch An annual
Student Alumni Association sponsored event for
incoming freshmen. More than 900 attended the
event that took place on the UP Campus. Young
Urban Professional Alumni (YUPA!) YUPA! hosted
(3) major events connecting more than 500 FIU
young alumni. The following events were
Private yacht reception Exclusive Holiday
Decorating Event Annual Blue/Gold Spring Game
tailgate. Indicates new event or program
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Upcoming Calendar of Events 2008-2009 June 6th
Annual FIU Fishing Tournament on Saturday, June
14 at Miami Beach Marina/Montys S. Beach School
of Accounting 25 Year Reunion on Thursday, June
19 at CBA Complex UP Campus Young Alumni Monthly
Networking Social on Thursday, June 26 at Andu
Restaurant Miami July Inaugural Former Athletes
Family BBQ on Saturday, July 19 at FIU Soccer
Fields UP Campus Ionian Inspiration Rome to
Venice 12-Day Voyage on July 11 to July
23 August Panther Camp on Friday through
Sunday, August 21-24 for incoming
freshmen Freshmen Convocation on Sunday, August
24 at Pharmed Arena BBC Luau on Thursday, August
28 at 11am on the Biscayne Bay Campus for
incoming freshmen 4th Annual Trail of the Torch
on Thursday, August 28 at 7pm on the University
Park Campus for incoming freshmen FIU Young
Alumni Royal Caribbean Majesty of the Seas 4-Day
on Aug. 28 to Aug. 31 September Panther Pit
Tailgate Away Football Game on Saturday,
September 6 (FIU vs. Iowa) Panther Pit Tailgate
Home Football Game on Saturday, September 20 (FIU
vs. USF) China Beijing, XiAn, Shanghai Yangtze
River Cruise on Sept. 24 to Oct. 6
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Upcoming Calendar of Events (cont.) October Footb
all Pep Rally sponsored by SAA on Wednesday,
October 8 at the Pit Panther Pit Tailgate Home
Football Game on Saturday, October 11 (FIU vs.
Middle Tennessee) Alumni Career Fair at 11am
8pm on Thursday, October 30 at University Park
Campus Graham Center SAA Campus Ghost Tour at 7
9pm on Thursday, October 30 at University Park
Campus Italys Magnificent Lake District
Educational and Travel Experience on Oct. 7 to
Oct. 15 November Parent Family Weekend on
November 6 8 at University Park Campus Silver
Pride Reunion (1972-1983) at 11am on Saturday,
November 8 at University Park Campus HOMECOMING
Panther Pit Tailgate Home Football Game at 5pm on
Saturday, November 8 (FIU vs. Arkansas
State) Panther Pit Tailgate Home Football Game on
Saturday, November 22 (FIU vs. Louisiana
Monroe) Grad Send-Off Event at UP, BBC, and Pines
Center Bookstore Locations TBD
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Upcoming Calendar of Events (cont.) December Pant
her Pit Tailgate Home Football Game on Saturday,
December 6 (FIU vs. Western Kentucky) Alumni
Association Commencement Grad Bash Celebration
TBD Alumni Association Member Only Holiday Party
TBD February 2009 8th Annual Torch Awards
Gala at 6pm on Saturday, February 28 at
University Park Campus March 2009 Grad Send-Off
Event at UP, BBC, and Pines Center Bookstore
Locations TBD
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