Program areas at United States Naval Academy Alumni Association
Membership support - costs to provide services to members of the Alumni association, class and chapter support, and special Alumni events. The association manages the service Academy career conferences four times per year in different areas of the u.s. The career programs department has assisted thousands of grads with their career transition. The association engaged with 70,455 existing and 2,601 new members in the current fiscal year. The association supports 104 chapters around the world, 77 parent clubs throughout the us and 6 shared interest groups. Staff supports an international chapter officer's forum each year, two class meetings and various parent functions. Association members are invited to participate in a number of special events including tailgates and founder's day, luncheons with speakers, Academy events and activities with the brigade of midshipmen.
Alumni communications - support for all electronic and website-based communications. The association supports it members worldwide through its robust website and electronic communications, helping to sustain their bond with the school, their class and classmates.
Support - the association makes contributions to the u.s. Naval Academy and the u.s. Naval Academy foundation inc., a related party. Contibutions to u.s. Naval Academy supported cyber programs, stem and endowed chairs, midshipmen clubs sports and international travel/studies, creative arts and athletic facilities. Contributions to the u.s. Naval Academy foundation supported information management and treasury functions.
Publications: shipmate, Alumni register and business resource directory - through these publications, the association reaches out to members to perpetuate the history, traditions, memories and growth of the u.s. Naval Academy. Over 50,000 members receive the association's magazine shipmate eight times per year.
Career transitions - expenses related to the service academics career conference. The association manages job fairs four times per year around the country which are exclusive to service Academy Alumni. The association also provides career counseling and other career support opportunities for interested Alumni.
Partnership marketing - expenses related to affinity programs and merchandise sales. The association offers programs to its members which offer unique products and services, while gengerating revenue for the association.