"The purpose of CAN is to foster activities, networking, friendship and intercollegiate spirit between local alumni club members; to create a social forum where there is interaction between university and college alumni chapters and their members; to provide a source for activity-planning information and resources; and to participate in activities that display the diversity and strengths of the various Capital-area alumni chapters."
CAN conducts monthly meetings in Arlington for representatives of over 220 local alumni chapters to share ideas and to partner on certain chapter events. In addition, a monthly email newsletter, CAN Happenings, is sent to all CAN members describing local alumni chapter events.
CAN itself sponsors the following events each year:
- Softball League and Tournament in Spring/Summer
- March Madness Basketball Viewing Party
- University Row at the Virginia Gold Cup
- Flag Football League and Tournament in Fall
- Basketball League and Tournament in Winter
- Volleyball League and Tournament in Winter
The following committees have been established to offer CAN members resources for expanding the scope of their respective chapter's events as well as a means to share ideas. For further details click on the "Resources" tab in the nav bar.
Community Service: Provides support for alumni groups who are developing ongoing community-oriented/volunteer events.
Membership: Responsible for expanding membership, maintaining an ongoing relationship with current membership, and serves as a point of contact for all alumni chapters seeking assistance in becoming involved in CAN as well as provides guidance for alumni groups who need assistance in maintaining and expanding their own membership. Contact Bekah Meyerowitz.
Public Relations: Assists CAN, other committees, and alumni groups with publicizing their activities as well as provides guidance on development of mailing procedures, hotlines, and other forms of communications. Contact Greg Merritt.
Social: Plans CAN social events and provides guidance and resources for alumni groups needing help creating their own events and serves as a liaison between CAN and social organizations. Contact Elaine Freedman.
Sports: Provides support for the sports leagues, such as softball and flag football, it establishes in order to provide alumni groups with the opportunity to compete with each other in a fair and competitive environment. Contact Chris Maurer.
Webmaster: Responsible for CAN's presence on the Internet (web site and email). The Committee shall also provide guidance and resources to alumni groups needing assistance creating or maintaining their web sites. Contact Kevin McCallum.
For more information on how to join CAN, please contact Lamont Rooker or send us some basic information so we can add your alumni chapter to our database.
Or send mail inquiries to: P.O. Box 4141 Falls Church, VA 22044