The book bag concept was well received. Future gifts might include a denim shirt. While we are not sure that a gift to the existing class is necessary each year, it is a nice touch. Alumnus of the Year - Nothing new to report. Chris and Guy need to coordinate the nomination process.
Criteria tend to be service to the community, school and professional success.
The need to have a more formal orientation process was discussed. A while ago, there was a formal committee structure to run the Association. Web page for EMBA Alumni - Rachel Pocras, Elsa Cohen and Mary Kay Bultman have been working on this. The budget is for 75 hours. By going through the school, the hope is to have this initiative be as cost effective as possible, though a budget has not been developed.