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The November 2010 WAAAUB North American Regional Gathering in Ann Arbor, MI focused on enhancing connections between the American University of Beirut and its alumni. The mission of WAAAUB is to foster collaboration among alumni for advancing the university's educational and cultural goals, preserve its rich heritage, and address alumni needs. Key discussions included reviewing bylaws for operational improvement, electing leadership, and ensuring the organization's growth and sustainability. The event highlighted ongoing concerns and strategies for connecting with a growing alumni network.
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WAAAUB Progress Report Khalil Makkawi, WAAAUB President GenaneMaalouf, WAAAUB Vice President November 2010 WAAAUB North American Regional Gathering Ann Arbor, MI
Our Mission ……. According to the WAAAUB bylaws, the mission of WAAAUB shall be To strengthen the ties between the American University of Beirut and all its alumni To engage all alumni in advancing and supporting the goals and the educational, research, and service mission of the University. To foster the educational, career, and socio-cultural interests of the University’s alumni To preserve and promote the rich heritage and values of the University November 2010 WAAAUB North American Regional Gathering Ann Arbor, MI
WAAAUB Organizational Structure WAAAUB Council (All chapter presidents and elected at-large members)
AUB Alumni Pyramid 68 WAAAUB members 150 council members 52,000 Living alumni November 2010 WAAAUB North American Regional Gathering Ann Arbor, MI
Council/Chapters Carrying out WAAAUB strategies and reaching out to alumni; providing feedback to Board and Standing Comm. Our Strategy…… Alumni-at-large Electing WAAAUB leadership and supporting local and regional alumni activities November 2010 WAAAUB North American Regional Gathering Ann Arbor, MI
Other actions: Assessing Our Performance After four years of practical application, the WAAAUB Bylaws are currently under review by the Ad Hoc Committee in order to assess and review operations for the betterment of WAAAUB. The Committee was convened in July by the AUB Board of Trustees and is comprised of WAAAUB Board and Council members and AUB Trustees. November 2010 WAAAUB North American Regional Gathering Ann Arbor, MI
Other News WAAAUB has vacated its original premises at Faculty 1 and is in the process of establishing new offices on Bliss Street. The continued existence of AAA remains an issue of concern for some of the WAAAUB leadership. Beirut-based WAAAUB leadership regularly receives feedback from alumni at large. The AUB Board of Trustees is addressing these concerns. November 2010 WAAAUB North American Regional Gathering Ann Arbor, MI