Developing strong alumni relationships reaps benefits in many areas of institutional life at your camp or center especially in the recruitment of future campers and attendees. During this session we will explore elements of successful alumni programs and the impact on recruitment, fundraising and communication, and generally raising the visibility and profile of your camp or center. We will hear from staff of Virginia Theological Seminary about what has worked for them in recruitment efforts and in developing a broad alumni program, followed by time for discussion and sharing of best practices.
Joining us from Virginia Theological Seminary are Shelagh Casey Brown, Director of Alumni and Church Relations, and Derek Greten-Harrison, Director of Admissions and Financial Aid. They will be joined by Beth Bojarski, past Executive Director of Camp Stevens and a member of the Alumni Association Executive Committee of VTS.
Beth Bojarski lives in Cincinnati, OH where she mothers, runs, and drinks copious amounts of coffee. Currently working on a project for Virginia Theological Seminary learning about the goals, programs, and outcomes of faith formation at Episcopal camps, Beth has attended, worked, or volunteered at a number of ECCC centers including Shrine Mont (Virginia), Camp Stevens (Southern California), Procter Center (Southern Ohio), and All Saints (Kentucky). Beth serves on the Alumni Council at VTS and is a member of the Governing Board of Episcopal Chaplains. She lives with her husband Mitch+, sons Eliot (10) and James (4), Petey the dog, six reptiles, and a school of fish.