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Proclamation recognizing the newly formed Community College of Allegheny County Alumni Board and thanking them for helping establish the CCAC Alumni Program.
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WHEREAS, in 2007, the Community College of Allegheny County (CCAC) received a $100,000 grant from Allegheny County to help establish a CCAC Alumni Program; and
WHEREAS, first, the CCAC Alumni Board was created, officers were elected and Board by-laws were adopted and approved; and
WHEREAS, the grant money is being used to develop the alumni database and reconnect the college with its alumni; and
WHEREAS, in conjunction with the Office of Alumni Affairs, the CCAC Alumni Board launched the CCAC AlumNet News, the alumni program e-newsletter, as well as CCACAlumLinks, the online alumni mentoring network; and
WHEREAS, the Board participated in the 2007 CCAC commencement ceremony by presenting each graduate with an alumni program brochure and other giveaways, and the graduates read the CCAC Alumni Pledge, a new activity that will be incorporated into every future CCAC commencement ceremony;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that Allegheny County Council does hereby recognize the Community College of Allegheny County Alumni Board for planning and implementing opportunities for alumni to engage the CCAC community. This Council thanks the CCAC Alumni Board Members for their dedication to continuing the tradition of excellence that has made CCAC an educational stalwart in the Pittsburgh region.