Alumnae New Member Application
The MLLES Alumnae, Inc. (The Alumnae) is a 501 (c)(3) charity comprised of former Mademoiselles who joined forces to uplift the Mademoiselle Social & Service Club (The Club) through annual programming and scholarships. The Alumnae is successful solely because of its dedicated membership of volunteers. We seek former Mademoiselles who are willing to dedicate their time to give back to the organization that helped form the woman she is today.
Once a member has applied for membership, she will be added to the respective listserv. Members are encouraged to check their email at least twice/week for information regarding upcoming events. Members are informed of meetings, conference calls, events and volunteer opportunities.
Applications are accepted year-round. Submit all applications to .
Alumnae Eligibility Criteria:
· Any former Mademoiselle who graduated from an Official Mademoiselle chapter
· Must fundraise $250 by March 1 of each academic year for the Annual Conference
· Must participate on a Committee (committees listed below)
· Must attend the Annual Planning Meeting held each December
· Must volunteer at the Annual Conference held each April
· Must market any and all Alumnae events
Application:
A completed application includes:
· Completed application form
· Choice of Committee
Judging Criteria:
· Proof of membership in an Official Mademoiselle Chapter may be requested.
Application Deadline:
· Applications are accepted year-round.
· Submit applications via email to
Committees:
Food: Select caterers and menu for the Annual Conference. Work as Point of Contact for all food needs, including paper ware, drinks, etc. at the Annual Conference.
Fundraising: Work with the Co-Directors to plan the annual budget. Plan two annual fundraisers and oversee February’s Dine & Donate Month, where chapters host benefit nights at local restaurants to fundraise for the Annual Conference.
Hospitality: Work with local vendors to provide t-shirts, presenter gifts, alumnae appreciation gifts, etc. for the Annual Conference.
Marketing: Contact local media to cover Alumnae and Club events. Write press releases and newsletters, update website, design fliers, etc.
Membership: Develop programs and events to recruit and retain members.
Mentor: Serve as a mentor for an Official Mademoiselle Chapter. Help plan the annual Officers Retreat. If interested, please request a Mentor Application form.
My Sister’s Closet: Plan and execute a store of donated, gently-worn business ware for The Club.
Programs: Design and print the Annual Conference Programs.
Registration: Collect data via forms, surveys, etc. for and during the Annual Conference.
Scholarship: Provide information regarding MLLES and other scholarships to The Club. Plan the annual College Prep Workshop.
Member Information:
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Name Email
__________________________________________________________________________Current Address Phone Number
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Mademoiselle Chapter Establishment Date
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Initiation Year Graduation Year
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Offices Held
__________________________________________________________________________College/University Attended/ing (Intended) Graduation Year
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(Intended) Major/Minor
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Employer Job Title
Committee Choice:
__Food __Marketing __My Sister’s Closet __Scholarship
__Fundraising __Membership __Programs __Wine Sip & Social
__Hospitality __Mentor __Registration
Alumnae Membership Registry:
___ Please include my information in the Membership Registry.
If there is any information you don’t want to be included in the registry, please list here: _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
I, ___________________________________, as an Alumnae member of The MLLES Alumnae, Inc. swear that the information provided is true to my knowledge and dedicate myself to volunteer at the Annual Conference held every April and to fundraise $250 by March 1 of each academic year that I serve in this capacity.
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Member Signature Date
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