Types of Clubs

Clubs connect alumnae/i within specific geographical areas and may have different degrees of formality in their structure and activities.

Formal Clubs meet two or more of the following criteria:

• Have elected officers
• Governed by a set of bylaws
• Have tax-exempt 501(c)(3) and IRS filing requirements
• Generally collect dues to absorb clubs' operating/program expenses (may also charge for attendance at specific events)
• File end of year reports with the Alumnae Association
• Expectation for formal clubs: engage alumnae/i through programming each quarter

Informal Clubs meet two or more of the following criteria:

• Core group of volunteers plans events
• Have goals for the group but are not governed by bylaws
• Do not collect dues; events are generally self-funded
• File end of year reports with the Alumnae Association
• Expectation for informal clubs: engage alumnae/i through programming two to three times a year or as the group decides.

For regions with 50 or more alumnae/i but no club, the Alumnae Association may identify an ambassador who will work with the Alumnae Association to engage alumnae/i in that region. See information on our Ambassador program.