Overview
Reasons to Connect to the EAA
* Connect with the fastest growing social network for Elgin graduates.
* You will receive membership confirmation e-mail or postal mail for those without e-mail addresses.
* You will receive timely communications and newsletters of interest to alumni via your e-mail or facebook.
* You will be a continuing resource of “Elgin Pride” for new graduates, scholarships, awards, and volunteer efforts for the benefit of the Elgin community.
Our Goals
Promote communications among members and provide an opportunity for members to participate in an annual alumni reunion and other social events.
- Establish and present scholarships and awards to graduating seniors, students of all ages, and staff within the system.
- Provide access for alumni reunion information and assist classes in planning and organizing their reunions.
- Disseminate ideas and information through an Alumni Association Newsletter and/or website.
- Participate in a network of cooperation with other organizations and businesses with similar purpose.
- Provide opportunities for graduates and co-op networks to contribute, volunteer or offer financial resources to the school district such as a speaker, mentor, or benefactor to classroom, capital improvements, or student scholarship projects.
We Need Your Time & Talent
Please consider helping your association by sharing your passion for Elgin by donating your time and talents to one of our committees. Below is a brief description of committee functions:
Membership—creates and implements ideas to expand membership and value added services.
Finance/Fundraising—oversees annual audit, creates additional funding sources.
Scholarship/Awards—develops qualification criteria for student and staff awards for annual selection and distribution.
Annual Banquet—plans and executes annual banquet and entertainment.
Communications—creates promotions for all association events.
Historical/Archives Collection— displays, maintains, and documents school history.
Nominating –seeks, selects, and recommends candidates to fill officer positions.
Website/Social Media—develops, maintains, and updates website.
Tutoring/Mentoring –Volunteer twice monthly in Elgin students’ programs/classrooms.
Class Delegate/Representative—provides Corresponding Secretary with classmate’s updated contact information.