Any cash that is paid at the door will also be returned to the Alumni Relations Office with the guest book and list of those who attended and paid as well as those who did not attend. Make each event a quality occasion worth the cost. There will be no financial appeals at alumni events unless the invitation has specifically stated the purpose. Current campaigns may be mentioned as well as other factual information concerning the university. Most informed and interested alumni feel a natural commitment to financial support without emphasis at an alumni event.
Hospitality is important.
Greet guests with a receiving line, introduce alumni to each other and look for alumni in a corner by themselves. We do not want someone to feel left out. Show them it is fun to meet new people. Plan activities at the same time each year to allow alumni to anticipate the events. Planning ahead makes a big difference.