What You Can Do to Help
| What is AlumNet? |
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Created during the spring of 1995, AlumNet seeks to raise public awareness about the important role of
higher education to Georgia's future. AlumNet is a network of volunteers who share their support of Georgia
State University with state legislators and other government officials.
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| What will members be asked to do? |
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Members are encouraged to become involved in supporting higher education in their home communities.
For example, on occasion, we might ask members to write or call their local legislators and let them
know of Georgia State’s position on a particular issue. Many times, communication with the legislators
is to simply thank them for their support.
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| Will members ever need to travel to the Georgia State University campus? |
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A special reception is held each fall to recognize and thank all AlumNet members for their willingness
to serve. This is a time for university administrators and AlumNet members to visit, discuss relevant
issues and tour new areas of the Georgia State University campus. In January of each year, members are
invited to our annual Georgia State Leadership Appreciation Night. Each year, nearly 700 legislators,
government leaders, AlumNet members, faculty, staff and students attend this reception in honor of
Georgia’s legislators and state officials.
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| What if I'm not involved in politics? |
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Even if you’re not politically involved, you are an important member of a voting constituency.
Legislators respect the opinions of their voting constituency. In addition, they recognize the
many benefits of having an excellent higher education system. After all, education has a great
impact on Georgia's economic health.
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| What if I don’t know my state legislators? |
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Your voice is needed. As a taxpayer you have a vested interest in policy making and legislative
decisions, regardless of your familiarity with the General Assembly. We update members on vital
issues and provide the addresses and phone numbers of Georgia's key legislators.
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