Membership

Q:        What membership benefits do alumni receive?

A:       Alumni receive a quarterly eNewsletter, discounted alumni merchandise, discounted admission to alumni events, networking, and volunteer opportunities.

Q:        Are membership dues tax-deductible?

A:       Because membership dues entitle alumni to receive certain benefits, membership dues do not qualify as a matching gift or a tax deduction under IRS guidelines.

Q:        What are the different types of membership?

A:       There are four types of membership, individual, family, recent grad and student.  Individual membership is $40; family membership is $60; recent RHS grad is free for one year following graduation and student (college) is $20.

Q:        I went to school at Roosevelt but I didn’t graduate.  Can I join the association?

A:       Yes.  Membership is open to anyone who ever attended school in the Roosevelt School district as well as friends, family, and supporters of Roosevelt.

Q:          How do I join?

A:  Please visit our membership page to join online. 

Q:        Do you accept credit cards?

A:       Yes.  We accept secure payments using PayPal.

Q:        What are membership dues used for?

A:       Dues are used to support alumni, school, and community programs.  Please ask about upcoming events and planned programs.

Q:        How many members do you have now?

A:       Our membership has about 35+ members and growing from an alumni base of 5,000+.

Q:        Will I receive a membership card?

A:       No, members will receive a unique membership number that we suggest you maintain in your records.  We plan to distribute membership cards in the near future.

Q:        Does the association accept donations?

A:      Yes, all donations are tax-deductible.

Current Members

Q:        I have a new name, title, or address.  How do I let the Alumni Association know?

A:       To change your name, title, or address, send your old and new contact information to robd58@yahoo.com.

Q:        I do not live in the NY metropolitan area.  Can I start an alumni chapter?

A:       The alumni association may consider alumni charters in areas with large concentrations of Roosevelt alumni.  In areas where a large number of alumni reside, the association encourages individual alumni to volunteer to serve as key contacts.  We will note those alumni who have expressed an interest  in establishing an alumni charter.  Should the association determine a need for volunteers in those areas, we will notify our key contacts. 

Q:        What will the association do with the information it collects from members?

A:       The Roosevelt Alumni Association respects the privacy of our members and will not rent nor sell our membership list.  Information that you supply will be used to study the demographics of our membership base and assess the talent and resource pool available to provide programs.  Only contact information that you designate will be shared with other members.

Organizational Structure

Q:        Why was this organization founded?

A:       The Roosevelt Alumni Association was founded by a group of alumni who felt helpless hearing the state of the Roosevelt school district and community from family, friends, and the media.  These alumni felt a deep sense of pride knowing that their achievements and grassroots approach could help build a greater school and community.

Q:        Is the Roosevelt Alumni Association a non-profit?

A:       Yes.  The Roosevelt Alumni Association, Inc. is incorporated in the state of New York as a non-profit corporation.  We a tax-exempt 501 (c) 3.

Q:        Where are the offices of the alumni association located?

A:       The alumni association operates with a “virtual office” using online forums, email, and conference calls to conduct meetings and carry on alumni business. 

Board of Directors

Q:        Who governs the Roosevelt Alumni Association?

A:       A board of directors governs the association.  The boards of directors are volunteer alumni who are responsible for creating and implementing the strategic plan of the association. 

Q:        Who are the board of directors?

A:       Robert Dixon, ’89, Vice President; Keshia Richmond, ’91, President; Jennifer Scott, ’89, Treasurer; Leslie Pieters, Public Relations; Don Thompson ’84, Board Member.

Q:        When does the alumni association meet?

A:       The alumni association hosts a monthly meeting where all members hear up-to-date information and provide input on future activities.   This meeting is held on the first Sunday of the month from 6-8pm at the Bristal, 40 Merrick Road, East Meadow, NY

Q:        I think the Roosevelt Alumni Association is great.  How can I help?

A:       A great way to help is by joining the organization as an individual or family member.  We have an immediate need for individuals or organizations that can provide accounting and legal expertise pro bono, volunteers for career/alumni day, and leadership positions as board members.  Please ask a member how you can help.