All You Need to Know About the Westminster Alumni Council
Want to get more involved with your alma mater? Consider participating in The Westminster College Alumni Council – a great way to get involved, give back, and pay it forward for future and current students. Above, Alumni Council members Josh, ’06, and Jenna Harlow, ’06; Sara Hart Weir, ’04; and Liz Icenogle, ’05, (front row, first four on the left) celebrate Alumni Weekend 2014 with other alumni.
“With having 3 kids and 4 generations attend Westminster I developed a great sense of giving back to the school. I felt that a combination of my time and money was a way to continue the legacy of my family and the school itself,” says Frank Hunter, ’77, Vice President-General Manager Midwest Region for Curtis 1000. “I find personal satisfaction in helping the College and even one student become better. That is, to me, a real accomplishment.”
What is the Alumni Council?
The executive committee for the Westminster College Alumni Association, the Alumni Council assists the College in engaging its alumni. The Alumni Council is an integral arm of connecting the school with the alums, an important bridge.
What does the Alumni Council do?
- Communicates with alumni
- Encourages class reunions and attendance at alumni events
- Plans and assists with Alumni Weekend
- Develops and increases alumni giving
- Assists graduating seniors and alumni in seeking employment
- Recognizes the achievements of alumni in their chosen field and service to the College
- Works with the College to improve the quality of the college life of its students
- Welcomes graduating seniors into the Association
- Assists the College in recruiting new students
Who is a good candidate for the Alumni Council?
Ideal Alumni Council members possess a passion for Westminster College, strong leadership and organizational skills, and the ability to motivate fellow alumni to be engaged.
Members are expected to attend fall and spring meetings on campus and participate in regional engagement activities. Appointments are for 1 or 2 year terms with the option to renew.
How to Become a Member
“It’s such a little amount of time, and the rewards are big for all,” Hunter says about membership on the Alumni Council.
If you are interested in becoming involved or would like to recommend fellow alumni, please submit an Alumni Council Nomination form or contact the Alumni Office at 573-592-5319 or [email protected].
Current Members
Jon Brinlee, ’77
Sorin Ciesielski, ’00
Simon Dibwe, ’05
Nick Diefenbach, ’07
Carson Duchatschek, ’93
Matt Finch, ’97
Beth Gann, ’97
Russ Green, ’80
Jenna Harlow, ’06
Josh Harlow, ’06
Jessica Harris, ’06
Platt Hubbell, ’76
Frank Hunter, ’77
Liz Icenogle, ’05
Kristen Jackson, ’06
David Jackson, ’10
Peter Jones, ’02
Justin King, ’12
Natalie Kramer, ’11
Tim Lamkin, ’75
Layle Ledbetter, ’14
Jo Lee, ’83
George Mahn, ’92
Jim Martin, ’65
Bobby Mather, ’98
Pat Nichols, ’76
Jeff Palmer, ’99
Travis Sartain, ’97
Audrey Sharp, ’13
Brooke Sloss, ’95
Norm Smith, ’77
Lauren Spohn, ’14
Jim Spriggs, ’89
David Vassar, ’88
Sara Weir, ’04