How to Start a Carolina Club
The GAA can’t be everywhere, so we rely on alumni volunteers to keep the Carolina spirit alive all over the world.
The GAA can’t be everywhere, so we rely on alumni volunteers to keep the Carolina spirit alive all over the world.
Do you think Dean Smith could have run Four Corners with just one player? Neither do we. We believe the most effective structure for a Carolina Club is a task-specific committee structure, and we encourage two-year terms to sustain, broaden and diversify participation on the club leadership committee.
The following is a listing of positions that the General Alumni Association recommends each club fill to ensure a successful club program. Club leaders must be current members of the General Alumni Association. Realizing that clubs are not one size fits all, we understand that some clubs may thrive with the suggested essential positions listed below while others will require more leadership team members
Essential Positions:
You can form a committee by your own contacts and responses to a “club interest” email the GAA can send out at your request. This message informs alumni in the area regarding the organization of a local club and asks that they contact you if they are interested in serving as a club leader or volunteer. The responses generated from this communication are often a good start to getting things up and running.
Although the General Alumni Association does not provide direct financial support for clubs, the General Alumni Association does provide significant services and support for clubs including:
UNC is known for excellence and we want leadership teams and clubs that exemplify that. Carolina Clubs are expected to serve all alumni in their local area by offering regular programming throughout the year that spans the varied interests of our alumni. It’s important for our volunteers to know what it takes to serve our Carolina family to the best of its ability. Learn more about what that looks like by reviewing the information found at the links below:
Leadership Committee Responsibilities
Essential Leadership Positions
Convinced you and your team have what it takes to start and successfully run a Carolina Club? Complete the New Carolina Club Interest Form.
We asked our current club leaders why they love being a leader, here’s what they had to say.
Phone (919) 962-1208 or email activities@gaa.unc.edu