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MEMBERSHIP GUIDE

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Membership Card. Your personalizedmembership card provides you access to member-exclusive events and thevaluable Member Discount Program.

Exclusive T-shirt. Available only to SAA members.

Discounts. Enjoy valuable money-savingdiscounts with your SAA membership card. Turn the page for more details.

Online Services. The GAA has created great resources to keep SAA members informed about the events and programs it offers.

• alumni.unc.edu/saa: Get SAA event details. At alumni.unc.edu, you can also access the Alumni Advisor Network, Online Alumni Directory and e-cards.

• studentlife.unc.edu/organization/uncsaa

• Monthly email updates on events and programs

Carolina Alumni Review. Your subscription to the GAA’s award-winningmagazine. Three issues will be mailed to you, and you may access all issues at alumni.unc.edu/car. Your November/December issue will includea scenic Carolina calendar.

Leadership Opportunities. Become a part of our dynamic student leadership team, Student Alumni Association Board of Directors (SAA-BOD),and help plan and implement events and programs. Applications for the2017 –18 SAA-BOD will be available in late fall. For more information, visitalumni.unc.edu/saa-bod.

Your Membership Benefits

DiscountsArtisan Pizza Kitchen: 15% off allfood and non-alcoholic beverages for purchases over $10

Ben & Jerry’s: 20% off any purchase

Buns: 15% off purchase excluding alcoholic beverages

Cameron’s: 10% off all non-sale merchandise

Carolina Brewery: 10% off merchan-dise, food and non-alcoholic beverages

Carolina Coffee Shop: 10% off allfood and non-alcoholic beverages

Domino’s: Buy one pizza at regularmenu price, receive one additional pizza of equal or lesser value for 99 cents (carryout only).

Hickory Tavern: 10% off food only, dine in only

Jersey Mike’s Subs: $1 off any sub

Johnny T-shirt: 10% discount off allregularly priced merchandise

Kaplan Prep Courses: Up to 20% offthe retail price of select graduate pro-gram classroom and tutoring products.

South: 10% off all regularly priced(non-sale) merchandise

Sup Dogs: 10% off (excluding alcohol)

The Mad Popper: 10% off entire purchase

Valid as of Aug. 1, 2016. Participating merchants and discounts are subject to change atany time without notice. Must present membership card and UNC One Card at time ofpurchase. Visit alumni.unc.edu/discounts for locations, current discounts and more.

We are constantly looking for new businesses to add to our Member Discount Program. If you have a suggestion for a discount you’d like to see, email us at gaamdp@unc.edu.

Signature Events

Signature SAA events and programs include:

Dinner with 12 Tar HeelsEnjoy an evening with fellow SAA members as a UNC alumnus hosts you for dinner in their home or at a local restaurant.

Welcome Back BarbecueCatch up with old friends and make new ones at the annual fall barbecue.Learn about exciting events the SAA has planned for the semester.

SAA MilesChapel Hill might be Blue Heaven, but it’s always good to expand your horizons. Explore a new city over a long weekend or seek adventure on a day trip. alumni.unc.edu/saamiles

Bell Tower BashCelebrate our great University’s birthday at the Bell Tower on the eve of University Day.

Holiday ConcertUNC’s best a cappella groups perform songs of the season and more during this entertaining evening.

End-of-Semester Study BreaksAll work and no play isn’t good for anyone. Take a break from studying for snacks, games and relaxation.

For complete details on all events, visit alumni.unc.edu/saa.

The SAA enhances the student experience by providing valuableopportunities for students to interact with UNC alumni, faculty andfellow students. The SAA-BOD plans and implements all SAA eventsand programs.

SAA MilesThe frustration and insurmountable hurdle of taking any trip is the exhaustive planning phase. The SAA’s domestic travel program, SAAMiles, takes care of all travel details — just show up and have an incredible time. SAA Miles is designed to enrich the student experiencewith exciting travel opportunities, while ensuring the highest level of experiential education, enjoyableness and ease in attending.

Dinner with 12 Tar HeelsYour SAA is proud to offer Dinnerwith 12 Tar Heels several times a semester. The premise of Dinnerwith 12 Tar Heels is based on oneidea: to connect the Carolina familyaround the dinner table. Localalumni host a dinner in their homesor at a local restaurant. As thename suggests, the dinner is for a party of 12 Tar Heels. You’ll be invited to upcoming dinners viaemail so keep an eye on your inboxfor all the details.

FAQs

Who is in charge of the SAA?

The Student Alumni Association Board of Directors (SAA-BOD) plans and implements all SAA events and programs. Learn more at alumni.unc.edu/saa-bod.

What is required of members?

There are no requirements, no meetings. You decide what you want out of your membership. You are free to attend as many or as few events or programs as you wish.

Where do my membership fees go?

All of your dues — every single penny — are used for SAA programming and events.

I am a gold member, will I get a new T-shirt each year?

Yes. There is a new T-shirt and membership card each school year.

My friend wants to be a member. Is it too late?

It is never too late. Your friend can join at any SAA event or by going to alumni.unc.edu/saa and clicking join now.

Student Alumni AssociationBoard of DirectorsSince its inception, the SAA has been fueled by outstanding student leaders,and the following SAA members serve as the Student Alumni Association Boardof Directors (SAA-BOD) for 2016–17. This group of committed undergraduatestudents plan and implement the programs and services of the SAA.

SAA-BOD works to fulfill the mission of the GAA and the SAA to enrich and enhance the Carolina experience for students.

For more information on the SAA-BOD, visit alumni.unc.edu/saa-bod.

Trent Williams ’17, chairJaquesha Stokes ’17, Dinner with 12 Tar Heels coordinatorSanjana Vattigunta ’17, events coordinatorAshley Arney ’17, SAA Miles coordinator

Lauren Applewhite ’18Ashley Arney ’17Townes Bouchard-Dean ’17Luke Drakulic '18Abby Gay '17Despina Giotis '19Adrienne Kronovet ’17Katie Satterfield '19Alderik Wu '19

GAA Staff Steffi Kinton ’05Kylie Corcoran

Student for a few years.Alumni forever.CLASS OF 2017: Get ready to make oneamazing shift from student to alumnus. You’llwant to sign up for alumni membership in the spring which keeps all of those great benefits you’re enjoying now, rolling after you graduate. Here are a few of our favorites:

Carolina Alumni Review Magazine Subscription: Come home againwith every issue of the Carolina Alumni Review magazine. It looks greaton the coffee table in your place too.

Events With Tar Heels: Your GAA brings Carolina to you wherever youare. Don’t miss out on being in the company of Tar Heels, plus save onfun events.

Carolina Prizes: Follow @UNCGAA on social media. We like to rewardour GAA members with anything from argyle socks to koozies.

Epic Carolina Connection: Roll deep with 300,000+. That’s how manyTar Heels you’ll have in your network— the alumni directory. It’ll keepyour Carolina connection strong.

Career Help: Navigating the professional world can be tough. As a GAAmember, you’d have our certified career coach in your back pocket —including a complimentary coaching session.

Learn more at alumni.unc.edu/join. #UNCAlumni

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