About The Club
The Charlotte Buckeyes Alumni Club.
The Charlotte Buckeyes Alumni Club is dedicated to uniting all fans of The Ohio State University, whether alumni or enthusiastic supporters, in the vibrant city of Charlotte. Our mission is to foster a sense of community among Buckeye fans, providing opportunities to connect, network, and share in the excitement of Ohio State events and traditions.
Through various social, professional, and philanthropic activities, we aim to create a supportive and engaging environment for all Buckeyes. Join us as we cheer on our beloved Buckeyes, build lasting friendships, and strengthen the Buckeye spirit in Charlotte!
Board Member Roles and Responsibilities
President
Oversees all alumni group activities
Sets short and long-term goals; tracks progress towards these goals and club tier
Organizes and leads Board Meetings
Acts as liaison to OSUAA, other alumni clubs (OSU clubs, Ohio Colleges, BIG clubs), and football game day venues
Serves as an ex officio member of all committees and supports events as needed
Assists with website, social media, volunteer recruitment, and member recruitment
Vice-President
Steps in for the President when they are absent or unable to serve, including assuming the Presidency if the position becomes vacant
Follows up with Board Officers on tasks, deadlines, and goals
Fills in for Board of Governors' responsibilities when needed (e.g., if a committee chair position is vacant)
Supports events, volunteer recruitment, and member recruitment as needed
Secretary
Records minutes for general and board meetings and distributes them to attendees
Collaborates with the Treasurer to maintain the Membership Roster and accurate records
Manages the production of club membership and business cards
Coordinates with OSUAA staff to create club emails and postcards
Provides OSUAA with an annual list of club officers, chairs, and captains
Supports events, volunteer recruitment, and member recruitment as needed
Treasurer
Maintains club financial records and presents monthly data to the Board
Manages revenue and expenses for all club accounts, events, fundraisers, and service projects
Updates the website store and Membership Roster
Works with the Board to approve and track reimbursement requests and submits post-event forms via DocuSign
Files annual tax forms through the IRS and shares completed forms with OSUAA staff
Supports events, volunteer recruitment, and member recruitment as needed
Scholarship Committee Chairperson
Acts as the liaison between the Club and the Alumni Scholars Program (ASP) representative
Collaborates with the Scholarship Committee to distribute applications, screen applicants, and provide recipient information to OSUAA
Identifies ways to recognize scholarship recipients (e.g., school visits, recipient dinners)
Works with the Board to determine scholarship amounts and the number of recipients
Supports events, volunteer recruitment, and member recruitment as needed
Special Events/Community Service Chairperson
Plans and executes Club events and service projects
Prepares and sends Club emails. Posts Club event details on website
Partners with OSUAA to offer events sponsored by OSUAA or other alumni clubs.
Responds to emails from the club website
Supports volunteer recruitment and member recruitment as needed
Social Media Chairperson
Manages alumni group social media accounts (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn)
Ensures communications use approved university logos, images, and follow brand guidelines
Tracks social media stats to evaluate the effectiveness of posts and increase positive exposure for the club
Maintains website communications, creating and sending group emails, and providing frequent updates (e.g., sponsor and photo sliders)
Game Day Captains (1 Captain per Game Day Venue)
Acts as liaison to their designated venue alongside the club president
Assists with Game Day planning
Manages volunteer sign-ups via Sign-up Genius to ensure appropriate coverage
Helps with membership table and scholarship raffle duties
Tracks Game Day statistics and reports to the Board
Ensures Game Day funds and paperwork are delivered to the Treasurer
Supports other club events, volunteer recruitment, and member recruitment as needed
Interested in joining the board or getting involved?
Reach out to us! We welcome new ideas, and appreciate your interest.
We are always looking for volunteers to assist with all other events throughout the year and we are open to suggestions for any events you may want to take a lead on