Responsibilities of 50th Reunion Social Committee Members

• Serve as an ambassador for Bates, representing Bates well to fellow classmates
• Join fellow committee members in brainstorming strategies/ideas for attendance building, special 50th programming, parade momento, and your class lounge.
• Contact 20–30 classmates about attending Reunion Weekend.
• Join the summertime information-sharing Zoom to learn from the most recent 50th class and begin your work. 
• Participate in regular committee communications (Zoom, phone, and/or email).
• Register for Reunion early so classmates see you on the “who’s coming” list.
• Consider a stretch gift to Bates in celebration of your milestone 50th Reunion.
• Ideally attend the 50th Reunion Social during Back to Bates Weekend as a representative of the social committee.
• Adhere to the Volunteer Confidentiality Agreement and Code of Conduct.

Social Committee Planning Timeline

• Two years ahead of your 50th Reunion, social chairs begin to recruit committee members.
• One year ahead of your 50th Reunion, monthly planning meetings begin.
  • Summer/fall before reunion: plan four 50th programs for Thursday and Friday of Reunion Weekend and select the class parade theme and momento.
  • Winter: Confirm plans for the class lounge and 50th class dinner.
  • Spring: Encourage classmates to register for Reunion.
  • June: Attend and celebrate your 50th reunion!

Interested in volunteering? Reach out to Carly Hopkins at chopkins@bates.edu.