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100 years. Proud legacy. Bright future.
U of S Alumni Association at a glance
Board of Directors16 members, including a U of S Senate representative
Members150,000 and growing
MagazineGreen & White, distributed twice a year
Alumni Achievement Awards
Awarded each year to recognize our influential alumni
MissionBuilding upon the proud history and tradition of the University of Saskatchewan, the U of S Alumni Association encourages and fosters lifelong involvement of alumni in the life of the university. It is committed to adding value to the lives of all alumni by engaging the community of graduates and celebrating alumni success throughout the world.
The University of Saskatchewan’s Alumni Association will celebrate its 100th anniversary in 2016-17.For a century, alumni and the association have played an integral role at the university. Our over 150,000 graduates around the globe have helped shape the world and each year, the Alumni Association welcomes new graduates to join those who have come before them in making the world a better place. Our alumni include Rhodes Scholars, Nobel Prize winners, prime ministers, entrepreneurs, researchers, teachers and health-care professionals.
The U of S Alumni Association is dedicated to adding value to the lives of all U of S graduates and strives to build an involved community of alumni around the world. In 2016-17, we will celebrate the achievements of our alumni, our association and our university.
While our centennial is a time to celebrate our past, it is also an opportunity to envision our future. We will use this year to be bold and shape the future of our Alumni Association.
Tanyann Belaney, LLB’2005, Co-Chair and President of the Alumni Association, Victoria, BC
Wayne Evanisky, BComm’77, Co-Chair and Past-President of the Alumni Association, Saskatoon, SK
Joanna Alexander, BEd’58, Regina, SK
Judy Buzowetsky, BScHEc’67, BEd’67 (deceased)
Joy Crawford, BComm’93, Saskatoon, SK
Grit McCreath, BEd’91, Calgary, AB
Vera Pezer, BA’62, MA’64, PhD’77, Saskatoon, SK
Peter Stroh, BA’70, BEd’75, MEduc’85, Saskatoon, SK
Mark Stumborg, BE’80, MSc’86, Swift Current, SK
Kris Brown, Interim Director, Alumni Relations, U of S
Heather Dawson, Alumni Centennial Co-ordinator, Alumni Relations, U of S
Centennial Planning Committee The Centennial Planning Committee was formed in November 2014 to engage alumni in planning the centennial year celebrations. The Centennial Planning Committee consists of the Board of Directors, U of S Alumni Association and alumni volunteers.
In addition to the Centennial Planning Committee, advancement professionals at the U of S are participating in the planning of the fundraising, events and communications activities for the centennial.
Signature event scheduleThroughout the centennial year the U of S Alumni Association will host a number of signature centennial events, culminating in an alumni weekend with a spectacular gala evening in May 2017.
September 16, 2016Official centennial launch at the U of S Huskie Homecoming Football Game
The Alumni Association will host a day of events to celebrate the launch of the centennial year.
October 20, 2016Alumni Achievement Awards
The Alumni Association will present its annual Alumni Achievement Awards to recognize U of S graduates who advance the reputation of the U of S and the Alumni Association. The evening will include a reception and awards presentation during dinner.
Other Events Other events and activities are being planned throughout the centennial year and include:
La Ronge, SK / Nov. 8, 2016Alumni reception
Saskatoon, SK / Dec. 8, 2016Holiday mixer
March 25, 2017* Volunteer Summit
Saskatchewan is known for its culture of volunteerism and the University of Saskatchewan’s Alumni Association has celebrated its dedicated volunteers for many years. In 2017, a Volunteer Summit will be held to bring together volunteers from the university and the association with community organizations from across the province for a one-day conference with speakers, professional development and networking opportunities.
The event will be held on the U of S campus and will conclude with a volunteer celebration and gala dinner.
* Date is yet to be confirmed.
Arizona and California / Feb. / March 2017U of S happy hour reception
Centennial celebration dinnersThe centennial celebration dinners will be an opportunity for alumni in different parts of Saskatchewan and Canada to participate in the centennial year.
Each event will begin with a networking reception, followed by dinner and a program including a keynote speaker. With time for reminiscing and reconnecting, alumni will learn more about the history of the Alumni Association, the centennial year activities and initiatives, and look to the future of alumni and the Alumni Association at the U of S.
Dinners
Victoria, BC / Oct. 4, 2016Vancouver, BC / Oct. 6, 2016Calgary, AB / Oct. 26, 2016 Ottawa, ON / Nov. 22, 2016
Toronto, ON / Nov. 24, 2016Regina, SK / Feb. 23, 2017Edmonton, AB / March 9, 2017
May 18 – 21, 2017Alumni Reunion Weekend with events including: Welcome reception U of S sessions featuring alumni, faculty and students
Lunch and learn Campus tours
College activities Golden grads convocation ceremony and dinner
Pub night at Louis’ Fun run (fundraiser for Alumni Association scholarships)
Moose Jaw, SK / Feb. 25, 2017Jazzy brunch with U of S student musicians
Snake dance on campus Carnival in the Bowl Campus tours Gala ball Farewell brunch
London, UK / April 2017Alumni reception
Centennial sponsorship opportunities
Why should I sponsor the U of S Alumni Association centennial?
Raise the profile of your organization and its key personnel at the University of Saskatchewan and with its alumni.
Networking opportunities with alumni, association board members, staff, faculty and stakeholders.
Support and show your enthusiasm for this tremendous year-long event while advertising your company to an engaged audience.
Benefits of sponsorship include exposure and promotion of your brand, as well as networking and business opportunities with the participants of each of our signature events.
LevelsThere are several sponsorship levels to best suit your needs with attractive benefits to gain corporate attention.
These levels include:
Platinum $15,000+
Gold $10,000+
Silver $5,000+
Celebration dinner $5,000 per city
PLATINUM SPONSOR
GOLDSPONSOR
SILVERSPONSOR
CELEBRATIONDINNER SPONSOR
Sponsor category exclusivity
Potential sponsor category exclusivity
Recognition of your sponsorship status in all event marketing including: web, e-mail, social media and print
Recognition of your sponsorship status in the Green & White alumni magazine
Signage at all centennial signature events1
Signage at centennial celebration dinner
A custom email to our alumni to promote your sponsorship of theUniversity of Saskatchewan Alumni Association
Opportunity to display corporate signage at centennial events
Speaking opportunity at events2
Complimentary tickets to centennial events:
Tickets and VIP passes to Homecoming Game September 16, 20163
Table/tickets at Alumni Achievement Awards on October 20, 2016
Tickets to centennial celebration dinners in various cities (locations will be discussed with potential sponsors).4
The Alumni Association will host seven celebration dinner events, one in each of the following cities: Victoria, Vancouver, Calgary, Ottawa, Toronto, Regina and Edmonton. As a sponsor, you will be able to pick which city or cities for which you wish to be the centennial celebration dinner sponsor.
Tickets to U of S Volunteer Summit in March 20175
Tickets to events during the Alumni Weekend6
Table/tickets at the Centennial Gala event May 20, 20177
Invitation to the official sponsors’ reception hosted by the U of S Alumni Association
Opportunity to host a pre-centennial gala reception (at the sponsor’s cost)
1. The higher the sponsorship status, the more prominent the signage. 2. Platinum sponsor could potentially speak at all centennial signature events;
celebration dinner sponsor could potentially speak at the celebration dinner event they have sponsored.3. Platinum sponsor and gold sponsor receive four tickets and passes;
Silver sponsor receives two tickets and passes.4. Platinum sponsor and celebration dinner sponsor receive four tickets;
gold sponsor receives two tickets.5. Platinum sponsor receives four tickets; gold sponsor receives two tickets.6. Platinum and gold sponsor receive four tickets; silver sponsor receives two tickets.7. Platinum sponsor receives a table; gold sponsor receives four tickets;
silver sponsor receives two tickets; celebration dinner sponsor receives four tickets.
Centennial sponsorship opportunities
PLATINUM SPONSOR
GOLDSPONSOR
SILVERSPONSOR
CELEBRATIONDINNER SPONSOR
Sponsor category exclusivity
Potential sponsor category exclusivity
Recognition of your sponsorship status in all event marketing including: web, e-mail, social media and print
Recognition of your sponsorship status in the Green & White alumni magazine
Signage at all centennial signature events1
Signage at centennial celebration dinner
A custom email to our alumni to promote your sponsorship of theUniversity of Saskatchewan Alumni Association
Opportunity to display corporate signage at centennial events
Speaking opportunity at events2
Complimentary tickets to centennial events:
Tickets and VIP passes to Homecoming Game September 16, 20163
Table/tickets at Alumni Achievement Awards on October 20, 2016
Tickets to centennial celebration dinners in various cities (locations will be discussed with potential sponsors).4
The Alumni Association will host seven celebration dinner events, one in each of the following cities: Victoria, Vancouver, Calgary, Ottawa, Toronto, Regina and Edmonton. As a sponsor, you will be able to pick which city or cities for which you wish to be the centennial celebration dinner sponsor.
Tickets to U of S Volunteer Summit in March 20175
Tickets to events during the Alumni Weekend6
Table/tickets at the Centennial Gala event May 20, 20177
Invitation to the official sponsors’ reception hosted by the U of S Alumni Association
Opportunity to host a pre-centennial gala reception (at the sponsor’s cost)
For 100 years, the U of S Alumni Association has provided alumni with benefits, services and
opportunities to reconnect and reminisce with their alma mater and other alumni. With the generous
contributions of sponsors, not only will we be able to celebrate the achievements of the past century, but also ensure this legacy is upheld and sustained
throughout the next century.
As the Alumni Association’s first century comes to a close, the second is welcomed with excitement
and anticipation for the discoveries, challenges and changes that will accompany it.
UNIVERSITY OF SASKATCHEWAN ALUMNI ASSOCIATION / 110 SCIENCE PLACE, THORVALDSON BUILDINGSASKATOON, SK S7N 5C9 / ALUMNI.USASK.CA/CENTENNIAL
Heather DawsonAlumni Centennial co-ordinator
Dawn WarrenAlumni Relations Consultant, Affinity Programs and Partnerships