Volunteer Information

Virtual Leadership Month 2021

October 6–28, 2021

Schedule of Events

Wednesday, October 6, 2021

12–1 p.m. ET
Forward Whea Go: Philanthropy and Volunteerism at Wheaton
Join us as Hope Gallagher Ogletree ’75, Kristen Shea Bettencourt ’89, Adam Bart ’96, and Nicholas Cicchinelli ’14 discuss their personal philanthropic journeys, volunteerism and why Wheaton is so important to them. This is the inaugural event in a 5-part virtual series focusing on volunteerism, leadership, financial planning for different life stages and the benefits of giving back.

Thursday, October 7

12–1 p.m. ET
Reunion 2022: The Big Picture (Session 1)
Join Courtney Shurtleff, assistant vice president for advancement, and the Alumni Relations staff for a lively discussion on what Reunion weekend may look like this spring. This session is for all class years that end in 0 and 5 ,1 and 6 and 2 and 7.

We are offering the Reunion 2022: Big Picture session at two different times. The same content will be shared at both sessions; we are just offering two sessions to allow for class volunteers to attend one. Please just choose only one of these sessions.

Wednesday, October 13

12–1 p.m. ET
I’m a Class Officer, So Now What?
This session, facilitated by Patricia Turcotte, senior assistant director, alumni engagement, is for all new class officers. It will include tips and best practices to help you succeed in your role as well as ways to engage and communicate with your classmates in a hybrid world.

Monday, October 18

6–7 p.m. ET
Reunion 2022: The Big Picture (Session 2)
Join Courtney Shurtleff, assistant vice president for advancement, and the Alumni Relations staff for a lively discussion on what Reunion weekend may look like this spring. This session is for all class years that end in 0 and 5 ,1 and 6 and 2 and 7.

We are offering the Reunion 2022: Big Picture session at two different times. The same content will be shared at both sessions; we are just offering two sessions to allow for class volunteers to attend one. Please just choose only one of these sessions.

Tuesday, October 19

12–1 p.m. ET
The Role of the Class Treasurer
Patricia Turcotte, senior assistant director, alumni engagement, will lead a discussion on best practices, bank accounts, and the difference between class dues and your class gift. This session is for all class treasurers but is also open to those classes who don’t have a treasurer and want more information.

Wednesday, October 20

12–1 p.m. ET
Class Notes 101: Tips & Best Practices
Associate Director of Communications, Laura Pedulli, will guide you through simple strategies that will enhance your class notes. This session is for all class secretaries and those class officers who may submit notes to the Wheaton Magazine.

6–7 p.m. ET
Office Hours: 2-20th Reunion
For classes: 2015-2019, 2010- 2012, 2005-2007, 2000-2002.
Connect with fellow members of your class officer team and your staff liaison/s for an opportunity to ask questions and discuss reunion, newsletters, class notes and the election and succession process.

Thursday, October 21

12–1 p.m. ET
Office Hours: 30-45th Reunion
For classes: 1990-1992, 1985-1987, 1980-1982, 1975-1977.
Connect with fellow members of your class officer team and your staff liaison/s for an opportunity to ask questions and discuss reunion, newsletters, class notes and the election and succession process.

6–7 p.m. ET
The Wheaton Connection Regional Advisory Committee
Join Patricia Turcotte, senior assistant director, alumni engagement, for a discussion on how to keep your regional club programming alive in a hybrid world. We will brainstorm ideas and also discuss engagement going forward. This session is for all regional club volunteers and for those who want to be active on this committee that meets throughout the year.

Tuesday, October 26

1–2 p.m. ET
Office Hours: 50th Reunion
For classes: 1970-1972.
Connect with fellow members of your class officer team and your staff liaison/s for an opportunity to ask questions and discuss reunion, newsletters, class notes and the election and succession process.

6–7 p.m. ET
Office Hours: 25th Reunion
For classes: 1995-1997.
Connect with fellow members of your class officer team and your staff liaison/s for an opportunity to ask questions and discuss reunion, newsletters, class notes and the election and succession process.

Wednesday, October 27

12–1 p.m. ET
Office Hours: 55-75th Reunion
For classes: 1965-1967, 1960-1962, 1955-1957, 1950-1952, 1945-1947.
Connect with fellow members of your class officer team and your staff liaison/s for an opportunity to ask questions and discuss reunion, newsletters, class notes and the election and succession process.

Thursday, October 28

12–1 p.m. ET
Maximize being a Wheaton Fundraising Advocate
Learn more about new tools that will help you become an all-star Wheaton Fund volunteer during the 2021–2022 fundraising year and beyond! Advocates are an integral part of the fundraising experience on GiveCampus, our online giving platform. Our new advocate-engagement features are a defining experience that allow you to increase your impact by spreading awareness, encouraging your peers/network to join you in donating, and allowing any donor the ability to amplify their impact. Active advocates are a vital indicator of a fundraising campaign’s success, so participating in this session will give you hands-on support in becoming an advocate on GiveCampus for Wheaton.

Sessions will be recorded for internal use.

View the PowerPoint presentations from some of the training sessions from Virtual Leadership Month 2020:

View the President’s Remarks – Fall 2020 Leadership State of the College (pdf)

View the Class Notes Powerpoint (pdf)

View the Class Treasurer Powerpoint (pdf)

View the Dream Team Powerpoint (pdf)

View the Closing Town Hall Powerpoint (pdf)

Class Newsletter 2020 Template (pdf)

Ways to Get Involved

More than a thousand Wheaton alumni currently devote their time and creativity as college volunteers. If you would like to volunteer for Wheaton, we welcome you! Your involvement can take many forms: the opportunities are endless. We invite you to explore to see what suits you best.

Career Services Alumni Board of Directors Wheaton Fund

Class Officer Positions

Class Officers are the College’s liaisons to the rest of the class and in turn, the College looks to these individuals for advice, input and ideas.

Class President

The Class President provides leadership, support and encouragement to the other officers and members of the class. The President calls and presides at all class and officers’ meetings. Following the annual Leadership Weekend in the fall, the President and officer team collaborate to write the class letter updating members about the college and class activities.

Class Vice President

The Class Vice President’s primary responsibility is to serve as Class Vice President for the class reunion. During non-reunion years, the Class Vice President assists the President and other class officers when needed. Leading up to and during a reunion year, the Class Vice President organizes and chairs a reunion committee. Strong organizational and communication skills are needed.

Class Notes/Secretary

The Class Notes/Secretary is the main correspondent between the class officers, the college, and class members. S/he solicits input from class members and writes the Class Notes for the Wheaton Magazine, passes on class member address changes to the college, and takes minutes at class meetings. A sense of humor and good writing skills are helpful. Like all class officers, the Class Notes/Secretary is expected to make an annual gift to the Wheaton Fund.

Gift Planning Chair

The Gift Planning Chair position was created to provide leadership from within the 50th Reunion class to raise awareness of estate giving opportunities. The Chair will be a Founders Society member who has made a planned gift of any size. There will be at least one chair per class. The Wheaton Fund Gift Chairs are responsible for raising money for the Wheaton Fund, which goes towards the college’s annual operating expenses. The Gift Planning Chair, on the other hand, concentrates fundraising efforts on capital endowment through planned gifts.

Class Treasurer

The Class Treasurer maintains a class bank account and handles payment for special class activities incurred during reunion. The account is funded either through annual class dues or special reunion assessments. During non-reunion years, the Treasurer coordinates the collection of class dues.