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MGC Alumni Association

is Accepting Nominations

for Board Positions

The nomination period for Alumni Association Board positions, including president and vice president, is now open.  The Alumni Association Board is a group of volunteers who are responsible for implementing and overseeing all alumni programs and activities that link alumni back to the College and with each other. Meeting four times a year, board members generously donate their time, skills and efforts during the meetings and to projects conducted and completed outside of meetings. A position on the Alumni Association Board provides the opportunity to learn valuable public relations and communications skills through events planning, communications, marketing, teamwork and networking. Being involved with the Alumni Association fosters a relationship with other graduates and connects you with a network of hundreds of other professionals.

Eligibility

To be eligible to serve on the Alumni Association Board, candidates:

• must be alumni of Melbourne Girls’ College (defined as having completed their VCE). Candidates who are currently Melbourne Girls’ College students or who didn’t complete their VCE at the College are not eligible;
• must commit to attending meetings four times a year;
• should have a history of leadership, service to the College, and the ability to collaborate and think strategically; and
• should be willing to serve as an enthusiastic ambassador for the College in their community.

About the Alumni Board 

• The Board consists of 10 to 20 members with approximately five new members joining each year
• Members serve a two-year term
• Additional information on the current Board is available here http://mgc.vic.edu.au/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/MGC-ALUMNI-ASSOCATION-BOARD.pdf

Board members are expected to: 

• participate faithfully and enthusiastically in Board meetings and Alumni Association events;
• participate actively in strategic and long term program planning to promote alumni awareness, engagement and commitment to the College;
• enthusiastically communicate the objectives and purpose of the MGC Alumni Association to the wider alumni population;
• recognise fellow alumni who are distinguished by their loyalty, professional achievement and community service;
• assist current students and alumni in career planning, placement and transitions;
• develop strong working relationships with other Board members;
• work closely with the College regarding opportunities to engage and connect with alumni and to assist with the promotion and coordination of alumni programs and events;
• expand opportunities for alumni to maintain their relationships with one another;
• provide and promote opportunities for volunteer engagement, professional association and career development, leadership, and fellowship among alumni;
• communicate alumni news and interests back to the College; and
• publish a quarterly alumni eNewsletter to help alumni stay on top of exciting College and alumni news and programs.

If you are interested in joining the Board or willing to help organise alumni events, please contact Tip Kennedy, Assistant Principal at alumni.board@mgc.vic.edu.au

Marriage Announcement

Ashley Clappers, Class of 2009

On Saturday, December 17th, 2016, Ashley Clappers married Nick Lacey. The wedding was held at Poets Lane in the Dandenongs.