Young Alumni Council – Clemson Alumni Association

2022 Roaring10 Nominations Now Open.

The Clemson Young Alumni Council is currently accepting nominations for the 2022 Roaring10 Awards. Each year, the Clemson Young Alumni Council recognizes ten outstanding individuals for their impact in business, leadership, community, educational and/or philanthropic endeavors. The honor is given to those individuals who exemplify Clemson University’s core values of honesty, integrity, and respect.

Nominees must be a young alumni, having an undergraduate and/or graduate degree from May 2012-December 2021. Each nominator is asked to submit the nominee’s resume with the form as well as up to two letters of support for the nominee. Nominations close at 5:00pm EST on Wednesday, August 31, 2022.

Now that you’ve tossed your tasseled cap, the Clemson Alumni Association would like to welcome you into a new phase in your lifetime as a Tiger. Let us help you answer the question, “What’s Next?” as you navigate a new set of adventures.

Clemson Young Alumni are a growing and active segment of the Clemson Family dedicated to improving and increasing the value of the Clemson degree. The Young Alumni group is open to any graduate of the last 10 years. Participating in Young Alumni activities or serving on the Young Alumni Council are great ways to stay connected with other alumni and with your alma mater.

The primary mission of Clemson Young Alumni Council is to support the goals of the Clemson Alumni Association specifically on matters pertaining to Young Alumni. Clemson YAC exists to connect Young Alumni with the University, assist Young Alumni in the transition from active student to alumnus, facilitate fellowship, personal growth and professional development opportunities for young alumni and formally represent Young Alumni interests to the Clemson Alumni Council.

Primary responsibilities of the Council include general oversight of the programs and initiatives of the Young Alumni Council – specifically the annual Fall Band Party and the Roaring Ten Awards. The Council’s composition consists of up to 10 “at-large” members each of whom serve two-year terms, and area representatives that vary in number depending on active Clemson Club chapters across the country. At-large members apply annually in the Spring for a spot and are selected by the YAC nominating committee. For information about the Council and how you can get involved, contact Aly Friend.

Contact us now for more information:

Alumni Association
Clemson Alumni Center
109 Daniel Drive
Clemson, SC 29631-3006
864-656-2345
Email: Alumni Association

Aly Friend
Director of Engagement, Clemson Alumni Association
alysonf@clemson.edu

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YA Council

The mission of the Clemson University Young Alumni Council is to plan and implement programs and activities which will engage young alumni of Clemson University, to provide leadership and give counsel to the staff of the Alumni Association on matters of concern to young alumni and to provide guidance from a young alumni perspective to the Alumni Council.

The Young Alumni Council is comprised of three Executive Officers—the President, President Elect, and Immediate Past President. Several cities and regional areas have a rep that serves on the Council while planning events and activities for young alumni in their area. Other members of the Council include ten At Large Members that serve for two years.

Meet the Young Alumni Council

Executive Board

Executive Board President
JK McKenzie

President Elect
Wes Watt

Past President
Katie Turner

Local Representatives

Regional Area	Young Alumni Rep
Atlanta	Anne Gaskins
Atlanta	Brian Betz
Augusta / Aiken	Billie Jo Culver
Augusta / Aiken	Rachel Sanders
Birmingham	Wes Stevenson
Charleston	Carrah Lingo
Charlotte	Ben Moody
Charlotte	Erin Fogle
Colorado	Patrick Sturgis
Dallas	John Launius
Dallas	Courtney Smith
Baltimore	David Thompson
DC	Michael Lussier
Greenville	Mary Beth Blum
Houston	Katie Steed
Nashville	Jenn DiChiara
Northern Alabama	Wes Watt
Richmond	Ben Safchuk
SC Midlands	Allison Dempsey
SC Midlands	Huntley Oliver

At-Large Members

Stay Connected

Top Ten Ways to Stay Connected to Clemson

1. Join your local YA Club, special interest group or the YA Council.
2. Update your contact information.
3. Engage in local, regional or national programs and events, such as attending the YA Fall Band Party or nominating a candidate for the Roaring 10.
4. Follow Clemson YA on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram
5. Donate to the Clemson Fund.
6. Take advantage of alumni resources, such as career services.
7. Become an advocate.
8. Support Clemson athletics at home and away.
9. Continue Clemson traditions, such as wearing the Clemson Ring and celebrating Solid Orange Fridays.

Meet Other Young Alumni

It’s a big world when you leave Clemson, but no matter where you go, there are Clemson Young Alumni there, too! Check out the map below to see how many fellow tigers live where you live. Want to get active with the local group there? Find a rep in your area by visiting the YA Council tab above.

Giving Back

Young Alumni! You can make a difference right now!

You don’t have to wait until you’ve reached the height of your career, or made a lot of money or even finished graduate school to make a difference for Clemson. Gifts of any amount are important because they add up. And Young Alumni add a lot!

The Clemson Young Alumni group is 39,159 strong and increases with each graduation. In fiscal year 2013, gifts between $10 and $100 totaled $1.25 million.

The value of your gift is much greater than its dollar amount. It sends a strong message that the newest generation of alumni understands the importance of giving back and is invested in the University’s future.

You can be proud that Clemson’s overall alumni participation ranks 4^th highest among public research universities in the nation. With your help, we can shoot for number one. Your annual gift can support student scholarships, your college or department, the library, student programs or Clemson’s greatest needs this year. Plus, it counts in the Will to Lead campaign and helps meet our participation challenge.

Show everyone that Young Alumni make a difference. Make your annual gift today.

Make Your Gift Today ensuring Clemson remains the best place ever to get a degree!

Want to double or even triple the value of your gift? Many companies offer a matching gift program that will significantly amplify what you have given. To find out if your company offers gift matching, check here.

Look for your classmates and friends who have made their 2015 Clemson Forever Fund gift on the live, online Honor Roll.

THANK YOU! You made a difference!

Roaring 10

The Roaring 10 is an annual award, given by the Clemson Young Alumni Council, which recognizes ten outstanding young alumni for their impact in business, leadership, community, educational and/or philanthropic endeavors and who also exemplify Clemson University’s core values of honesty, integrity and respect.

A new class of Roaring 10 honorees are nominated, selected and honored every fall in a ceremony held on campus during Homecoming Weekend.
Anyone can nominate a young alumnus to receive this prestigious honor.

Please visit our Roaring 10 page to learn more about criteria for nominations and to read about the Roaring10 Class of 2021.