Friday, November 2, 2007

Alumni Definition

From Merriam-Webster

alumnus
Main Entry:
alum·nus
Pronunciation:
\ə-ˈləm-nəs\
Function:
noun
Inflected Form(s):
plural alum·ni \-ˌnī\
Etymology:
Latin, foster son, pupil, from alere to nourish — more at old
Date:
1645
1 : a person who has attended or has graduated from a particular school, college, or university 2 : a person who is a former member, employee, contributor, or inmate


Looks as if the Alabama Alumni Association has rewritten the definition. Apparently, as long as you send them money, the AAA will let you join, doesn't matter if you've gone to the university, or even stepped foot on the campus. But look at all the benefits you get if you join. I think I will join just so i can get the car decal and the $3.00 discount on oil changes (hmm, I wonder if they let you keep the old oil).

To me it would seem that if you just want to join as a friend of the university, you would join a club called, hmm, Friends of Alabama (or insert catchy name here), not the ALUMNI Association. Just my $0.2.

There are two ways to join the Alabama Alumni Association. One way - as an alumnus;
the other - as a friend of the University. Contributions of $40.00 for an individual supporter and
contributions of $65.00 for a household (husband and wife). Contributors benefits include the following:

  • Member Services
  • A benefit card and car decal
  • Alabama Alumni Magazine quarterly
  • An opportunity for a Crimson Pride Mastercard credit card with no annual fee
  • A 10% discount on souvenirs at the Supe Store, The Trunk, Alabama Book Store, The College Store, and Bama Fever (At participating Bama Fever Stores)
  • Free fare on the Tuscaloosa Trolley (excludes football shuttles)
  • $3.00 discount on oil change at all Express Oil change locations
  • Information on homecoming, A-Day, reunions, and other campus events
  • Free admission to the Bryant Museum, Moundville Archaeological Park
    and Children's Hands on Museum in Tuscaloosa, Alabama
  • Use of University of Alabama libraries
  • All contributions are fully tax-deductible
  • Opportunity to join The Alabama Credit Union
  • Hotel Discounts & Car Rental Discounts

For more information, or an application, please contact:

Linda Southern
National Alumni Association
P.O. Box 861928
Tuscaloosa, AL 35486-0017
Phone: (205) 348-1559
Fax: (205) 348-1737



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