The Friar Society Alumni Network
Almost three years ago, The Friar Society Alumni Network was launched to support Friar Actives and improve alumni engagement. All Friar Alumni are automatically members of the Network.
Mitch Kreindler – Fall 1983
Friar Prior (President)
The Prior is the President of the Alumni Network, serving to lead the Board, manage the Network, interface with Texas Exes, and conduct other duties as necessary. Under the Network’s Operating Procedures, the Prior will be the preceding term’s Vicar, for purposes of experience and continuity.
Contact: [email protected]
Maya Patel – Fall 2018
Friar Vicar (VP/Prior-Elect)
The Vicar is the Vice President and Prior-elect of the Alumni Network and supports the Prior in their work. The Vicar serves one term as the Vicar and a second term as the Prior.
Contact: [email protected]
Paul Clinkscales – Spring 1984
Friar Exchequer (Treasurer)
The Exchequer is the Treasurer of the Alumni Network and works to manage the funds and endowments (Schutze, Norwood and Centennial Teaching Fellowship) of the Network, fundraise, manage the annual giving campaign, and aid the actives in the financial management of the events and programing of the Friar Society.
Contact: [email protected]
Danielle Rugoff – Fall 2005
Friar Chamberlain
(Membership Chair)
The Chamberlain is the Membership Director of the Alumni Network serving to engage alumni, organize regional events, recruit and manage city directors to produce a minimum of one meet-up or event in their city, organize programming,
and brainstorm other ways to engage alumni in Network and
networking activities.
Contact: [email protected]
The Network thrives under the stewardship of a dedicated Board of Directors, composed of Friar alumni who generously volunteer for a two-year term, elected by their fellow Friars. Our Historian, Karin Zaner, appointed by the Board, plays a vital role in preserving our legacy without an elected term. As an official affiliate of Texas Exes and a recognized Texas nonprofit corporation, we proudly hold IRS-approved 501(c)(3) charitable status, underscoring our commitment to excellence and community service.
An unofficial but tremendous benefit of serving as an Alumni Network officer is the opportunity to work closely with the Friar Actives. If you’d like to become more involved with Friars or know a Friar who should, please complete this short form.
Our alumni encompass an impressive group of 1,000+ world-changers living all across the world. If you are an alumni looking to reconnect with The Friar Society, consider below the various ways you can get involved:
01
Attend Reunion Weekends
Reconnect with fellow Friars and relive cherished memories by attending our exclusive Alumni Weekends, a perfect blend of nostalgia, networking, and fun.
02
Join our LinkedIn Group
Enhance your professional network and stay informed about the latest happenings in The Friar Society by joining our active and engaging LinkedIn group.
03
Sponsor a Friar Breakfast
Make a meaningful contribution to the community by paying for the cost of a Friar Reunion Breakfast ($50) – a unique opportunity to inspire current members, especially if you cannot attend Reunion.
04
Join The History Committee (Virtual)
Play a pivotal role in preserving the rich legacy of The Friar Society by joining the History Committee, where you can help document and celebrate our storied past. Email Karin Zaner to learn more! [email protected]
05
Donate to The Alumni Giving Campaign
Demonstrate your ongoing commitment to the Society’s growth and success by contributing to the Alumni Giving Campaign, aiding in the development of new programs and the maintenance of tradition.
06
Reach out Directly to The Friar Abbot
Get involved at a personal level by reaching out directly to The Friar Abbot, an opportunity to share insights, offer assistance, or propose new initiatives. Email anytime at [email protected].
