The Atlanta Gator Club® Board of Directors is responsible for fundraising, event programming, UFAA membership and outreach in the metro Atlanta area. The main mission of the Board—in addition to planning a calendar of fun, diverse events - is to raise funds for the Atlanta Gator Club® Scholarship Fund, which awards scholarships to outstanding students from the Atlanta area who will be attending UF. It is a lot of work, but it is also lot of fun!
Each Director serves a two-year term, which starts at the beginning of our fiscal year, July 1st. Any UFAA member is encouraged to seek election onto the Board or simply volunteer to help at events or viewing parties. If you are not a member, simply join UFAA to be eligible. Open board positions can be filled anytime throughout the year. If you see a position that interest you are if you have other skills you'd like to bring to the board, please apply today!
President-Elect: President-Elect will assist and perform the duties of the President in his/her absence or disability. The President-Elect should be available for full-time assistance and should be informed of all matters pertaining to club operations. The role of the President-Elect is instrumental in the organizational structure because this individual will succeed the President at the end of his/her term of office. Good communication between the President and President-Elect will ensure a smooth transition from year to year.
Treasurer: Assist in the oversight of funds. The Treasurer shall keep a full and accurate account of the chapter’s receipts and expenditures, and shall make disbursements as authorized by the Board of Directors. The Treasurer shall lead Board efforts to identify fundraising strategies that support the Atlanta Gator Club.
Secretary: Record the minutes of all meetings and shall ensure a record is maintained that documents the major activities, initiatives, and programs undertaken by the chapter. The Secretary shall perform such other duties as may be delegated by the Board.
Attorney: Review vendor and watch party contracts and advise on legal matters as-needed.
VP Communications: Responsible for preparing and promoting the club through social media, web and media outlets, including television, print and radio. The VP of Communication should lead promotions of all club functions (through their own social media, AGC web and the UFAA site) and prepare club newsletters.
VP Membership: Responsible for attracting new members and providing general information about to the club to interested individuals.
VP Outreach: Responsible for developing programs, in conjunction with the UFAA Director of Outreach, to bring speakers from the University to the club’s area. Programs sponsored by the Club and/or other local community service organizations, as well as special topic events sponsored by the Alumni Association, are featured in the Outreach program. The Outreach VP serves as the local contact for all organizations which might be interested in securing a speaker for an event through this program and will, in many cases, be the local representative attending many, if not all, of these events. The Outreach VP should also coordinate efforts for International Gator Day. This program must NOT involve fundraising, only volunteer time and effort.
VP Academics: Responsible for promoting support for the various academic programs of the University. He/She will work closely with the Director of Outreach and will chair the Club Student Recruitment Committee, which organizes programs and events to inform high school students and administrators of the academic curriculum and admission standards of the University. He/She also serves to organize student scholarships and the selection process.
Young Alumni Coordinator: Lead coordination of networking activities targeted towards graduates of the last ten years. Promote UFAA membership to recent graduates and encourage participation within the Club.
Committee Members: Committee members will support the YA Coordinator to offer programs targeted to graduates of the last ten years. The YA Committee should also promote UFAA membership to recent graduates and encourage participation within the Club.
Volunteer Coordinator: Recruit and schedule volunteers for AGC events- primarily football viewing parties and special events. Organize volunteer activities and materials and provide training and direction. Serve as lead volunteer for at least 3-4 football viewing parties.
Event Planners: Assist with planning Atlanta Gator Club signature events such as Golf Tournament, Gator Gathering, Welcome to the Gatorhood and KickOff Event.
Regional Director: Responsible for creating social and networking experiences for UFAA members in a specified regional area.
Graphic Designer/Brand Manager: Responsible for creating AGC branded graphics for club promotions and membership campaigns.
Professional Development Directors: Responsible for creating networking and growth opportunities for members to engage with other professionals in specific fields.