By the numBers2009–2010 Annual Report

East Carolina Alumni Association Board of Directors

Chair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ernest Logemann ’68

Vice Chair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Carl Davis ’73

secretary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .yvonne Pearce ’82

treasurer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Justin Conrad ’96

Immediate Past Chair . . . . . .sabrina Bengel

President and CeO . . . . . . . .Paul J . Clifford

Diane Davis Ashe ’83, ’85

William Burnette ’96

Virgil Clark ’50 (emeritus)

rick Conaway ’68

tarrick Cox ’96, ’07

Adrian Cullin ’04

Garry Dudley ’92

Dave englert ’75

Lewis “Pat” Lane ’67

Charles “Charlie” martin Jr . ’68

marian mcLawhorn ’67, ’88, ’97

michael mcshane ’66

Doug morgan ’88

steve morrisette ’69

Brenda myrick ’92

Jim newman Jr . ’68, ’74

Lori Brantley stockdale ’02

harry stubbs ’74, ’77

Joanie tolley ’65

Linda Lynn tripp ’80, ’81

Alumni Association Staff

Paul J . Clifford, President and CEO

emily Adkins ’08, Assistant Director for Alumni Programs

Kendra Alexander, Director of Alumni Programs

monique Best, Accounting Technician

stephanie Bunn, Assistant Director for Alumni Programs

Candi high ’97, Accountant

Betsy rabon ’86, Alumni Center Coordinator

Doug smith ’00, ’07, Director of Alumni Communications

and Membership

Jennifer Watson, Assistant Director for Alumni Communications

Chris Williams ’01, Assistant Director for Alumni Membership

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message from Board Chair ernest Logemann ’68 .

Dear Pirate Nation:

The East Carolina Alumni Association is about serving our alumni throughout the

Pirate Nation. When you boil it down to what makes our University and Alumni

Association special, the conversation always centers around the people.

From the energy of one of our newest members who has returned home to coach

our football team, to the special students we have on campus, to our alumni

impacting their communities worldwide, the story of ECU is the collective story of

our people.

For an organization to quantify success, it often has to point to numbers or

statistics in key areas to show impact and progress. Your Alumni Association

is no different. In this annual report, you will hear the stories of several Pirates

and you will see how we have continued to make progress in spite of tough

economic conditions. Recently, membership support has allowed us to expand

our scholarship program, increase our support of faculty stipends, and provide

more programs and communications to our 130,000 alumni throughout the Pirate

Nation. I want to thank the Pirate Nation for their continued support of the Alumni

Association—you have made a difference in the lives of fellow Pirates!

W. B. Yeats said, “Education is not the filling of a pail; but the lighting of a fire.”

Your support keeps the fire burning for future generations of Pirates and truly makes

East Carolina a gift from this generation to the next. Thank you for your support.

Go Pirates!

Paul J. Clifford, Charter Life Member

President and CEO

East Carolina Alumni Association

Contact UsEast Carolina Alumni Association

Taylor-Slaughter Alumni Center

901 East Fifth Street

East Carolina University

Greenville, NC 27858-4353

Phone: 252-328-6072

Toll-Free: 800-ECU-GRAD

Fax: 252-328-4369

E-mail: alumni@piratealumni.com

www.PirateAlumni.com

The Pirate Nation

www.PirateAlumni.com/piratenation

From the President and CEO

Our missionThe East Carolina Alumni Association

informs, involves, and serves members of

the ECU family throughout their lifelong

relationship with the University.

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annualreport to hear a

message from President

and CeO Paul J . Clifford .

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Engaging Our Alumni

One of the major goals of the Alumni Association is to offer a wide variety of events to reconnect alumni. Whether you have participated in the Pirate’s Bounty Scholarship Auction, tailgated before football games, or attended regional networking events, the Alumni Association is dedicated to providing enjoyable events that reconnect Pirates nationwide.

E v E n t s a n d a c t i v i t i E s

21,784 alumni attended 333 events and activities

sponsored by the Alumni Association or regional chapters

during 2009–2010. From scholarship events like the Pirate’s

Bounty Scholarship Auction, the ECU Alumni Scholarship

Classic golf tournament, and Pirate Alumni Road Race and

Fun Run to regional viewing parties, networking breakfasts,

and chapter events, alumni were provided many ways to get

involved.

H o m E c o m i n g

Homecoming is one of the biggest celebrations at East Carolina

and is a special time for alumni across the Pirate Nation.

More than1,795 alumni converged on campus to show

their support of the University and rekindle an abiding love of

their alma mater. The Alumni Association,

along with colleges and schools, hosted 33 Homecoming

events across campus.

R E u n i o n s

During the fall, the Alumni

Association sponsored 5 reunions,

with more than 388 attendees.

These reunions included

the annual ECTC & ECC Alumni Reunion, honoring

the Golden Alumni Class of 1959,

which was attended by 98 alumni;

the Black Alumni Reunion,

which was attended by 155 alumni;

and the Collegians Reunion, in which 18 members of East

Carolina’s beloved big band returned to Greenville to reminisce

and delight reunion attendees with their nostalgic sound.

a l u m n i a s s o c i at i o n P Ro g R a m s

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to hear Dr . Garrie moore ’85 talk about

his lifelong relationship with eCu .

R E g i o n a l c H a P t E R s

Serving the Pirate Nation

Serving the Pirate Nation is mission-critical to the Alumni

Association, especially since the University’s motto is Servire,

which means To Serve.

c H a P t E R sAlumni Chapters serve to geographically connect East Carolina’s

alumni in a given regional area.

41 alumni chapters provide a gateway for alumni to connect with

one another in their area.

14 in state 27 out of state

5,715 alumni attended 147 events focused on the

community, Pirates athletics, scholarships, volunteerism, reunions,

recruitment, and education.

v o l u n t E E R s

As regional contacts, Alumni Association volunteers are the

first point of contact for East Carolina alumni and friends living

outside of Greenville.

51 regional contacts currently serve the Alumni Association

by communicating with alumni in their areas and planning

regional activities.

s E Rv i c E

April is Service Month for the East Carolina Alumni Association,

and thanks to our dedicated regional contacts,

12 service projects

attended by 182 alumni and friends

were held this year.

The Alumni Association recognized 8 alumni for outstanding service in their communities and to East Carolina. Award

recipients were chosen based on leadership and achievements in their profession, civil affairs, and/or politics.

Ro b E Rt H . W R i g H t aWa R d s

5 graduating seniors were presented the 2010 Robert H. Wright Award.

East Carolina faculty and staff nominated these students to recognize

their academic achievements, service, and leadership at ECU.

aWa R d s a n d s c H o l a R s H i P s

Recognizing Excellence

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annualreport to hear

Dr . Jerry Wallace ’56

talk about receiving

a 2009 Outstanding

Alumni Award .

d i s t i n g u i s H E d s E Rv i c E aWa R d :

Dale Engelbert ’82, New York Metro Alumni Chapter volunteer

Julia “Jewelle” Rogers ’56, retired educator and realtor

o u t s ta n d i n g a l u m n i aWa R d :

Bruce Biggs ’66, owner and president of Biggs Pontiac Buick

Cadillac GMC Truck in Elizabeth City, N.C.

Major General William Holland ’75, commander, 9th Air Force,

Air Combat Command at Shaw Air Force Base

Dr. Garrie Moore ’85, education consultant and former ECU

associate provost/vice chancellor for student affairs

Dr. Jerry Wallace ’56, president of Campbell University

H o n o R a Ry a l u m n i aWa R d :

Steve Keen, founder of Adam’s Auto Wash and founder/owner

of Adair LLC and Atlantic Coast Deliveries

Dr. Jesse Peel, retired psychiatrist

Daniel Landon Allen ’10

Brooke Jacinda Barton ’10

Kyle Shane Bowen ’10

Jason Lewis Morton ’10

Nina Fay Rose ’10

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aWa R d s a n d s c H o l a R s H i P s

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annualreport to learn more

about the 2010-2011 Alumni

scholarship recipients .

s c H o l a R s H i P s u c c E s s

The Alumni Association awarded 20 scholarships to students that have distinguished

themselves in the classroom and have exhibited leadership in the community.

10 Alumni Scholarships were given in the amount of $2,500 ;

6 ECTC Scholarships were given in the amount of $1,000 ; and

4 Regional Scholarships were given in the amount of $1,000 for a total of $35,000 awarded for the 2010–2011 academic year.

Fa c u lt y aWa R d s

Each year the Alumni Association is proud to recognize faculty excellence through our Faculty Awards program.

3 faculty members were awarded based on the “Seven Characteristics for Effective Teaching.”

Robert L. Jones Award for Teaching Excellence

Dr. Michael Harris, assistant professor in the Department of Management in the College of Business

University Alumni Award for Outstanding Teaching

Dr. Kindal A. Shores, assistant professor in the Department of Recreation and Leisure Studies in the College of Health and Human Performance

University Alumni Award for Outstanding Teaching

Ms. Wendy C. Whisner, teaching instructor in the Department of Exercise and Sports Science in the College of Health and Human Performance

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s t u d E n t P Ro g R a m s

Continuing the Tradition

E c u a m b a s s a d o R s

This student service organization is dedicated to volunteering

and improving the surrounding community at East Carolina.

Made up of 84 students, the Ambassadors held Pitt

County’s 3rd Annual Special Populations Prom for members

of our community with developmental disabilities, provided

campus tours for prospective Pirates and their parents,

assisted Athletics with recruits and during sports events,

volunteered for numerous campus events, and sponsored a

team for ECU’s Relay For Life.

The Ambassadors logged 11,428 service hours and

continue to represent East Carolina’s motto, Servire.

t H E m a g n o l i a b E l l E s

This female a cappella group, nicknamed the “Maggie Belles,”

performed at numerous alumni events, ECU campus activities,

Chancellor’s events, and other community activities, including

their first spring concert. This student-run organization

is sponsored by the Alumni Association and consists of 14

talented women.

s E n i o R c a n d l E l i g H t c E R E m o n y

During the week of graduation, 85 graduating seniors and

their families lit candles to represent their transition from

students to alumni. The ceremony included congratulations

and words of wisdom from Alumni Association Board

President and CEO Paul J. Clifford and Senior Class President

Abigail Miressi ’10.

s E n i o R s a l u t E

There is no better way to celebrate graduation than under the

stars at Senior Salute, the dinner for graduates and their families.

This year, 392 people attended this special event.

s E n i o R W E E k

Senior Week gives graduating seniors many opportunities to

gather with fellow classmates to celebrate their accomplishments

as well as learn from alumni how to succeed after graduation.

283 grads attended 4 Senior Week events.

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Liz Wetzel ’10 and Gunnar swanson discuss how

eCu design students helped revamp the Alumni

Association’s magazine and calendar .

E c a l u m n i

The Alumni Association’s magazine EC Alumni transitioned

from Servire with a new design for our December issue.

55,589 copies of the magazine, which featured stories of

alumni and their achievements, information on upcoming alumni

programs, a look at ECU’s history, news from colleges, schools,

University Advancement, as well as legislative issues pertaining

to the University, were sent to mailboxes around the globe.

a P i R at E ’ s l i F E F o R m E !

26 alumni were interviewed during the 2009–2010

season, which was heard on Pirate Radio 1250 and 930

AM in eastern North Carolina. This half-hour radio program

features entertaining interviews with alumni and details of

upcoming events. A Pirate’s Life for Me! is also available live

via the Internet on www.PirateRadio1250.com. Archived

shows and podcasts are available on www.PirateAlumni.com/

apirateslifeforme.

P i R at E a l u m n i . c o m

The Alumni Association’s Web site is a virtual treasure trove

of information with an online community and convenient tools

about membership, awards, scholarships, career services, and

volunteer opportunities. The site also houses thousands of

photos taken at alumni events.

200,246 Web site hits

486,662 Web site views

1,975,568 e-mails sent

P i R at E P u l s E

Our monthly e-newsletter features monthly calendar notices

and current University briefs, alumni and volunteer spotlights,

event photos, and the latest ECU headlines.

Sent monthly to nearly 50,000 alumni

c o m m u n i c at i o n s

Informing Our Alumni

Membership in the Alumni Association is the greatest way to

show your Pirate pride! It supports the programs of the Alumni

Association, including events and activities, alumni and faculty

awards, and student scholarships. Membership boosts the

University’s national rankings, attracting high-caliber students

and faculty, and adds value to every East Carolina degree.

Thank you for your support!

Making a Difference

6,706 Alumni Association members

Visit PirateAlumni.com/annualreport to hear

reggie ’77 and rose Pinkney talk about how

membership in the Alumni Association enriches

their eCu experience .

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m E m b E R s H i P m at t E R s

How we use y o u R m E m b E R s H i P d o l l a R s

Student Programs and Scholarships

13%

Administration

7%

Programs

40%

Marketing and Communications

41%

Fy2010 6,706

Fy 2007 2,154

Fy 2008 3,688

Fy2009 5,851

m E m b E R s ov E R t H E l a s t F o u R y E a R s

m E m b E R s H i P m at t E R s

PItt 1,231

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neW hAnOVer 151

GuILFOrD 146

CrAVen 143

BeAuFOrt 139

WAyne 117

CArteret 113

LenOIr AnD nAsh 107

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VIrGInIA 610

sOuth CArOLInA 154

FLOrIDA 143

GeOrGIA 118

mAryLAnD 109

texAs 68

CALIFOrnIA 53

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c l a s s y E a R b y d E c a d E

1950’s

6.8%

1990’s

13.1%

1970’s

18.1%

Did NotAttend/Graduate

15.4%

1960’s

12.3%

2000’s

15.4%

1980’s

15.8%

Other

3.1%

m E m b E R s H i P b y g E n d E R

Male

52% Female

48%

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