Friends Of UCM

Leadership Team 2007-2008

The Friends of UCM was started in 2001 by the Charter Members. The mission of the Friends of UCM is to build a sense of community spirit and pride through fundraising and public awareness for UCM. The group is governed by a Leadership Committee and members participate in at least one of four committees (Leadership, Spring Event, Capitol Steps, or Membership).

To be sponsored for membership in Friends of UCM, you must posses an interest in contributing to the community and volunteerism and must be over the age of 21. Friends of UCM will not discriminate.

Member Requirements: (Download Membership Application )

*  $55 annual dues, payable upon induction into Friends and thereafter at the September meeting. (These dues are tax deductible and will support the Friends of UCM program. This does provide a voting membership to UCM.)

*  Membership on one of the Friends Committees (Leadership, Spring Annual Event, Capitol Steps, or Membership)

*  Purchase a ticket for and attend at least one of the two major fundraising events (Capitol Steps or Spring Annual Event).

*  Must attend the May meeting and attend at least two of four remaining meetings per year. The May meeting is the Annual Meeting where Leadership Committee officers are elected, changes to structure/bylaws/requirements are proposed and members turn in their committee preferences for the following year.

Other Activities Encouraged of Friends of UCM:
*  Become a voting member of UCM.
*  Provide financial donations to UCM.
*  Recruit new members.
*  Support other UCM events, such as restaurant nights and other business sponsored events.
*  Volunteer in any of the UCM program areas.
*  Get to know UCM and its programs and activities (Download UCM FAQs )