Purpose
The purpose of the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown Greek Alumni Council, the GAC, shall be to
As part of our primary purpose of our organization is the preservation of the history of the Greek Organizations. This includes storage, care and maintenance of the composites, paddles, and other memorabilia that has inevitably ended up in garages and closets around the globe. Our first step in the formation of the organization is working with the University to develop a storage space for these materials and then fundraising for the creation of a gallery or museum area that recognized the contribution of Greeks to the grown and prestige of the University.
- Promote the welfare and interest of the Greek Fraternal and Sorority organizations’ alumni at the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown.
- Promote and cement the bond between the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown and Greek Alumni, and undergraduates.
- Foster closer cooperation between Greek Alumni and the institution and shall support and assist in academic and professional development and networking.
As part of our primary purpose of our organization is the preservation of the history of the Greek Organizations. This includes storage, care and maintenance of the composites, paddles, and other memorabilia that has inevitably ended up in garages and closets around the globe. Our first step in the formation of the organization is working with the University to develop a storage space for these materials and then fundraising for the creation of a gallery or museum area that recognized the contribution of Greeks to the grown and prestige of the University.
Action Items
- Attract Greek Alumni back to the University campus to remind them of the comarrdarie they experienced through a series of Homecoming celebrations based upon five year cycle. See REUNIONS for more detail.
- Establish Funding sources for: Annual Homecoming Events; Greek Scholarship Fund, Long term Philanthropic Fund (See Philanthropy Tab)
- Establish Greek Alumni Speaker support program
- Establish Greek Alumni Advisory Council for Undergraduate Organizations.
Objectives
- Establish a TRUSTED organization that Greek Alumni can support
- Develop and enhance emotional attachment of Alumni to the University
- Act as a conduit of news and information that concern Greek Alumni