Je , Vera the acith the npus in i0n exedin:a 1950's resent; v totals ampus; he new 97 with nstruc- anning rs ago, a comer 900; t bacnbered class t over Weber ing inlumni. alumni does it J0 SC comment on the association itself. A new era of self-respect for Alumni membership has been ushered in which includes alumni representation on the Institutional Council of the college. Secondly, staffing and equipping a good office takes money. Where does it come from? From the college itself. Alumni can perform a vital func- tion for the college but they need assistance to fulfill that function but who insisted on control of the association are still waiting for their nest eggs to hatch. Alumni like to think of themselves as an is that until the be productive. college Another fact is that alumni are best cultivated through their own leadership. They simply function much more effectively if they dont have to regard themselves as just another depart- ment of the college. Alumni like to think of themselves as an independent society, oup of up and for a ries of li as a yach or times imni as y fora 2n fails ll and ch the S any ny the many 1 to us our acalumni caring nks or is why ve are dlumni orm of rs it is office, aff. inaden that much basic ion of | that was a ‘Ss and byalty ir col- doing first is extensive. The alumni association at Weber State is not just another department created by the administration to persuade you how good Weber is. The college already has a public relations and information service. The alumni association is an entity in and of itself. The alumni program has, in addi- schools after graduating from Weber have failed to remember with kindness and generosity the then junior college that started them up the ladder of education and success. Weber's chairman of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation of America and is now president of the Conference Board: J. Willard Marriott Sr. of Hot Shoppe and Marriott Hotel fame started at Weber as did several brothers and _ sisters; David Kennedy, former secretary of step in im- provements. She is a graduate of BYU's Outdoor Recreation Manage- ment Program and has worked in recreation centers at BYU and Ricks College in Rexburg, Idaho. Ms. Stephenson also attended Paul Pet- zold's Wilderness Education Association International Outdoor School for outdoor leadership training. Ms. Stephenson is the first full-time manager. Since her arrival, the Center has of the college. In day and from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Saturday. Right now their primary Ms. Stephenson has plans to build the Wilderness Recreation Center into a full service outdoor center. “We will have basically four areas," she said. “Rentals; outdoor adventure programs; retail sales on supplies and equipment, and special order a lection four year institution," stems from inadequate said state funding for the library Hall siad. "The greatest area of need we have now is in periodicals, or magazine subscriptions, he said. Periodicals have an average annual inflation rate of 13 percent and with current fun- ding, the library cannot even main- is tion on current subjects,” he added. “Now, when a professor requests us to carrya journal we don't already have, we have to ask him to drop one that we do carry for his department future need the voice and active support of thousands of Alumni to speak up for Weber State--to point with pride, to exult in her accomplishments, to support her activities, to encourage sons and daughters to attend, to attend ourselves, to render political support sity, richness and quality, to provide a lasting “margin of excellence” at Weber. It is the hope of the Alumni Association that all students having once attended the institution will forever consider themselves a continuing part of its past, an active participant in the present and a conscientious contributor to its future. equipment, specialty magazines, pamphlets about state recreation areas and maps," she said. “We will be offering programs, trips to various resorts, eventually going off the continent as well as to the good old national parks around here such as Grand Teton and Yellowstone.” Some of these programs have already faculty and students for the purpose of research,” fered two days in Jackson Hole Wyo., The center is open to the public, but alumni with alumni identification (ie: an alumni card which is available in the Alumni Office on campus for $3) are eligible for a discount. To keep things growing at the Wilderness Recreation Center, donations are welcome “We can _ use money and used equipment," said Ms. Stephenson. To make contributions contact the WSC Development Office at (801) 626-6568. needs magazines, money tain its current subscription list. "Periodicals are important to both assured, its structure sound. Granted, we have areas of concern, but we do "I also see the center as an information clearinghouse. We'll have a bulletin board to advertise used hotel room and day lift pass for $16.50 per person per day, double occupancy. through Fri- unifying instrument of this area, binding civic, military and business into through whole cooperative one vigorous programs of expanding curriculum, continuing education and cultural excellence. I believe the college's and maintenance work. a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday Craige Hall, director of Libraries at WSC. The need for an improved col- support of things as well as some ski repairs begun, a WRC sponsored ski trip of- assured, its structure sound. catalogues; and repairs,” she said, adding, “We've ordered an industrial sewing machine so we can mend tents and backpacks and those kinds been able to maintain regular hours. The center is now open from 8:30 for and yes, to render financial aid--to 1p | provide the capital that insures diver- many fields: Tracy Hall, inventor of the first man-made diamonds; Kay first lege collection, but it's not adequate ‘in the throes of young adulthood. We Not all alumni who attended other the _{Hbrary A not stand with feet of clay. We have survived the growing pains of youth and the trial of adolescence. We are is not Just to persuade you how good Weber is. was aia as they are in helping it. I believe that Weber State College. stands on the edge of greatness, its alumni association likewise. I believe that Weber is the hope of Ogden, the The Alumni Association who the organiza- essence, the alumni are not so much interested in running the institution, In 1964, the first four-year graduates is greatness...its future 1s nuing left Weber with an undivided allegiance. In years to come, if properly cultivated by the Alumni Association, such loyalty will pay dividends in interest, support and money. | roster is full of illustrious names not advocating ee loyalty, is largely taking care of itself. Nancy Stephen- business is rentals; they have cross- Weber State College ing education, special seminars, lectures, cultural offerings and athletic events. The fourth factor, that of divided improvement said Nancy son, the Center's manager. country skis, camping equipment, backpacking equipment, snowshoes and more. “There's more coming all the time," said Ms. Stephenson. an intensive all-media through talks and their purposes and objectives. Alumni work closely with other departments on campus who find our mailing list an excellent source of addresses for mailing news of continu- The Weber State College Wilderness Recreation Center is beginning an era of expansion and for it, there is no room for the alumni tion of the institution. It represents a bridge of communication in the conti- the present alumni, with Recreation center open to alumni program to develop from where it is now. of the basic functions of public relations. It must tell all the good it possibly can to build up the reputa- however take part in campus activities in order Randall, to Norway; David O. McKay, former tinuous espionage program. A good alumni association must serve some magazines and, bsovhures and mare importantly through actions. Alumni to better acquaint students, the future ambassador tion of a destructively critical alumni body which presumes it is some kind of super government running a con- tion of alumni work, is being address- ‘nn the former ' president of the “Mormon” church; Portia Nelson, well-known actress on both stage and screen; and the late Ernest L. Wilkenson, past president of BYU, was a life member of I am dependent they may be on subsidizing to get their program going. The third problem, the misconceped through campaign; fame, priceless ingredient known in literature as the “divine quality of discontent.” Without this ingredient, governments, institutions and people cannot progress. If we have no room begins to keep track of its alumni and properly cultivates them, they will not television tion to its previously stated roles, one independent society... fact is proud to list Weber as one of his educational experiences. There is Mark Evans Austad of Weber's Alumni Association. The list before it can pay dividends. Many a college president who waited for the alumni to come forward are still waiting and the presidents who were willing to underwrite the program The the treasury and well-known banker, said Hall. “Magazines provide the most up to date informa- in order to pay for the new one." Subscriptions are sometimes drop- ped for a period of time because there are no funds available to renew a subscription that has expired. This adding and dropping of magazine subscriptions is frustrating to researchers because there are often gaps in the sequence. Some issues just aren't there. "We received a $15,000 trust from the Associated Students of WSC," said Hall. “This amount has established a base for continued income. The interest from this trust should buy 40-50 new subscriptions within three years,” he added, “but we still need to increase the base." There are basically three ways for First, you help remedy this problem: can subscribe to a magazine yourself, and after you've read it, give it to the library; second, you can order and pay for a subscription and have it sent ot the college directly. Most journals charge a higher rate to institutions than to private so although however, subscribers, this may be more convenient, it will also be more expensive. The library needs to get them within two or three weeks, after the subscriber receives them. Also, if you plan to do this, you should let the library know of your intention so they can plan to receive it as a gift from you. If they are already subscribing to the title you have selected to contribute, they can drop that subscription and pick up another one; or, if someone else is giving that title, they others. can recommend some Third, trust funds can be establish- ed and designated for the purpose of buying subscriptions. This type of gift provides a perpetual income as the original amount of the gift continues to earn interest. Subscriptions pur- chased from this type of fund can be © renewed so that no “gaps” occur from missing issues. You can also add to a trust that has already been establish‘ ed. To make contributions to the Stewart Library contact the WSC Development Office at (801) 626-6568. For information regarding specific needs at the library, call Craige Hall at (801) 626-6403. Page 5