EOU Alumni Association Board of Directors

Message from the Alumni Association President

 

Dear Alumni and Friends,

Your Alumni Association is off and running in another new year and I am honored to be stepping into the president’s position on the executive board. Special thanks to Mike Daugherty for his leadership and vision over the past three years! EOU is a unique and inspiring place and I look forward to working with the board of directors to do all that we can to serve our students, alumni, faculty, volunteers, friends and the surrounding communities of Eastern Oregon and beyond.

I grew up in the Seattle area and arrived at EOU in 1980 when it was known as EOSC. Moving to La Grande was an unusual decision for me, but I am so thankful that I did. My college experience was fantastic…just ask me when we meet and you will hear all about it! In fact my days as a student were so positive that my professional career began as an admissions counselor at EOU, sharing with everyone possible what a great place this is to go to school! Now many years later I am still telling everyone the same thing.

Over the last few years I have been privileged to be a part of the EOU alumni board, an amazing group of individuals who share a genuine passion for doing all they can to support the university through and for our alumni. There are some exciting new things happening with the association and there is constant conversation on how to keep doing the things we have been and making improvements to continue connecting our alumni.

The year kicked off with a great Homecoming weekend and there are many more activities to participate in throughout the year. As always, we love to hear from you and if you haven’t already, visit www.eou.edu/alumni to update your information and find out about opportunities to get involved with your alma mater. Go Mountaineers!

Holly Kerfoot, ’85
President, EOU Alumni Association
E-mail: kerfoot@eou.edu 

Become a Member Today!

The Eastern Oregon University Alumni Association Board is dedicated to serving and representing all EOU alumni and is seeking nominations for new board members to increase diversity and fulfill important roles. Board members are elected by the alumni of EOU each year at the Annual Meeting and Alumni Reunion held during Homecoming. Board members must be graduates of EOU and are elected for three (3) year terms. If you are interested in serving on the board please fill out the alumni application form indicating your interest in serving on the board, or you may contact the University Advancement Office at (541) 962-3740 or e-mail alumni@eou.edu.

 

> Alumni Association Board Application

President’s Student Alumni Appointees

EOU President Bob Davies and the Alumni Association are adding two new positions on the Board of Directors! The President’s Student Alumni Appointees are individuals selected with the purpose of building involvement of young alumni with the Board, various activities and events, and ultimately providing recent graduates with opportunities to stay engaged with their alma mater. The appointees may also assist in educating and engaging their classmates and other recent alumni in their home communities following graduation.

EOU’s president will select and appoint two new members each year to serve a two-year term. Nominations are currently being accepted through Thursday, April 12. Submit your recommendations by completing the form below and e-mail to alumni@eou.edu.

 

> President’s Student Alumni Appointees Nomination Form

 

2012-13 Executive Committee
President	Holly Kerfoot, ’85, Fruitland, ID
Vice President	Bob McMillan, ’68, Pendleton, OR
Secretary	Lynn Rodriguez, ’08, Hermiston, OR
Treasurer	Julie Gassner, ’92, Astoria, OR
Past President	Mike Daugherty, ’74, La Grande, OR
Board Members
Jeffrey Church ’95	Fruitland, ID
Nick Toreson, ’11	Eugene, OR
Jim Akenson, ’79	Enterprise, OR
Larry Glaze, ’74	La Grande, OR
Mary Jo Lemon, ’67	La Grande, OR
James ‘Jamey’ McDonald ’93	West Linn, OR
John Patterson, ’68	Walla Walla, WA
Karin Tsiatsos,’93	La Grande, OR