Should we nominate our class?

Yale is looking for nominations for those classes/organizations that are truly outstanding. I think the Class of 1987 qualifies. Do you? If so, please e-mail me and let me know what you think.

Here is the original letter from AYA:


Dear Yale Volunteer:

We know that you work very hard for Yale, and on behalf of Yale. Thank you!

Since the implementation of the AYA Strategic Plan in 2007, volunteers everywhere have been engaging alumni in new and innovative ways. Many of our classes, clubs, SIGs, and G&P schools have engaged in strategic planning processes themselves, and – with new programs like Feb Club, the Global Day of Service, the Women at Yale Celebration, to name but just a few – there are more alumni doing more things than ever before. Many of these new programs and activities are “out of the box,” and are models for innovation and alumni involvement.

It is time for the AYA to recognize the accomplishments of our many alumni groups. At the AYA Assembly this November 10, 11 and 12, the AYA Board of Governors would like to recognize those clubs, classes, SIGs, and G&P programs that exhibit excellence in what they do and accomplish.

Attached you will find a description of the new AYA Awards for Excellence and a nomination form. In short, we would like you to nominate an alumni organization with which you are familiar. The awards will be vetted by the Program Committee of the AYA Board using the evaluation criteria described in the attached guidelines. There are awards in five major categories, including Classes, Clubs, SIGs, G&P, and overall programming.

If you think an organization should be recognized – and the time, energy and efforts of the volunteers making it the successful organization that it is – then please send in a nomination right away! Please fill it out! And send it back via email to Jenny Chavira at jeanette.chavira@yale.edu or snail mail to:

Jenny Chavira
Director of Volunteer Engagement
Association of Yale Alumni
PO Box 209010
New Haven, CT 06520-9010

The deadline for nominations is November 1. Awards will be announced November 6 and presented at the AYA Assembly. If you have questions please email Jenny, or give her a call at (203) 436-3574.

We look forward to hearing from you, and thanks for all that you do!

Mark R. Dollhopf ’77
Executive Director
Association of Yale Alumni
1201 Chapel Street
New Haven, CT 06511
Phone: (203) 432-1941