Reunion Committee Information
The Reunion Committee: How It Works
Reunion committee volunteers plan and execute specific aspects of their reunion in support of Swarthmore College and their class. Working closely with each other, committees choose a chair or co-chairs who coordinate tasks and monitor progress. Members take on one or more of the roles described below. From the initial kickoff conference call in September through Alumni Weekend celebrations, committee volunteers collaborate to determine priorities in order to strategically achieve class goals and shape the unique experience of their reunion, with staff guidance. All reunion volunteers are asked to support the College by giving a gift of any size that is meaningful to them.
Class Agents
Class agents are responsible for the reunion year fundraising. They write two class letters and develop a fundraising outreach plan to personally contact class members to encourage giving in order to meet class goals. Using the online volunteer portal, class agents can also monitor class giving, which is updated every other day.
Activity Planners
Activity planners craft their reunion experience through their decisions and efforts. They develop a communications plan to personally contact classmates to invite them to reunion. Encouraging attendance makes a remarkable difference in reunion turnout. Activity planners also decide, plan, and execute several activities for their class to take place at reunion. These can include things such as a panel discussion, a class memorial, a wine tasting, or another activity tailored to meet the interests of their class.
