Four elected, three appointed to Alumni Association Board of Directors

Published: Wednesday, October 31, 2006 by Office Alumni Relations and Annual Fund
Author: Chris Aaland, Director of Alumni Relations

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Fort Lewis College alumni elected four people to fill four-year seats on the Alumni Association’s Board of Directors, while another three vacancies were filled by appointment by the Board of Directors at the Board’s annual meeting in the Student Senate Chambers of the College Union Building on Oct. 15.

Directors who were elected by popular vote included Jeff Stegeman (class of 1991), Russ Elliott (1990), Sherri (Shepherd) Phippen (1980), and Stentz Whitaker (1999). These four directors will begin serving their terms at the Nov. 8 monthly meeting of the Alumni Association Board of Directors.

Three additional seats that were vacated mid-term were appointed by the Alumni Association’s Board of Directors per the association’s bylaws. These seats were vacated by former board members Justin Clifton, Aaron Greco, and Elayne Walstedter, all of whom resigned during the past six months due to other commitments.

Directors who were a ppointed to fill the remaining two years of these terms were Monique (Bellman) Grinde (1991), Shelby Settles Harper (1997), and Rochelle Kent (1998). These three directors began serving their terms immediately at the Oct. 15 meeting.

The mission of the Alumni Association is to strengthen the bond between Fort Lewis College and its alumni and friends. The Alumni Association does so by serving as a public relations arm for the college; offering social, service, and education programs for alumni; offering a bi-directional communications channel between alumni and the college; supporting Fort Lewis College’s advancement efforts through alumni donations; advocating for Fort Lewis College in the recruitment of students; advocating for Fort Lewis College with members of the Colorado legislature; creating opportunities for alumni to give back to the college and their communities through community service projects; serving the Fort Lewis College president, vice presidents, deans, and other officers by serving on college committees, task forces, and other bodies; and offering career-oriented counsel and networking opportunities for alumni and students.

Fort Lewis College supports its Alumni Association by maintaining an Office of Alumni Relations to plan and facilitate the activities of the Alumni Association. This office is headed by a director of alumni relations and annual fund and staffed accordingly. The Office of Alumni Relations maintains a Board of Directors of the Alumni Association, which acts as an advisory board on all matters pertaining to the engagement of alumni in the life of the college.

For more information, contact the Office of Alumni Relations at 970-247-7427 or alumni@fortlewis.edu.

Author Chris Aaland is the Director of Alumni Relations and Annual Fund at Fort Lewis College. He can be reached at 970-247-7427 or aaland_c@fortlewis.edu.

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