Oregon State University NROTC Alumni Organization is created to support Midshipmen while they develop academically, physically and morally towards a goal of commissioning an officer in the United States Naval Service.

We are an independent body established as a group of private individuals and governed by an independent, voluntary, and active Alumni Advisory Committee. We are loosely affiliated with the Oregon State University Alumni Association.

The activities of this organization are voluntary -- there are no dues or legal organization. As individuals we support the military, the university, and the NROTC Unit.

However, opinions of this organization should not be construed as an official voice of the U.S. Naval Service, Oregon State University, or the Unit. Opinions expressed are solely those of this group or individual members.

OSU-NROTC Alumni Organization Mission Statement 

The Oregon State-Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps Alumni Organization has five major purposes:

1) To preserve the history of the OSU NROTC unit.

2) To provide a point of contact between the OSU NROTC alumni and the students and staff.

3) To fund a NROTC Scholarship and to advise the Professor of Naval Science in the awarding of such scholarship funds. 

4) To make available information about OSU NROTC alumni regarding their military and post-military experiences in order serve as role models to NROTC students.

5) To facilitate face-to-face sessions between students and alumni in order to better understand current academic and military requirements and how those prepare students for careers as officers in the Naval Service as well as the post-military business world. 

We will collaborate and work with the NROTC staff to identify areas that we are able to support the Unit towards this Vision. Our purpose is to find ways to support the midshipmen while at the NROTC Unit. 

We also provide a mechanism to have alumni come together for fellowship and mutual support through our Newsletters, website, database, annual get-togethers/tailgaters, fundraising for Midshipman support and mentoring programs. 

Our organization includes two governing bodies: the Alumni Advisory Committee and the Alumni Scholarship Board. Other subcommittees are established as needed.

The Advisory Committee is led by the Alumni Organization Coordinator. Membership includes the Newsletter Editor and the Webmaster. The Alumni Scholarship board is described below.

VOLUNTEER POSITIONS 

LEADERSHIP 

ALUMNI COORDINATOR 

• Responsible for overall operations of the Organization 
• Lead as the Chair of the Alumni Advisory Committee and member of the Alumni Scholarship Board 
• Communicates and Coordinates activities and support with the Unit staff and designated Midshipmen 
• Supports the activities of the Newsletter Editor and Webmaster 
• Organizes and communicates with the Alumni Advisory Committee and the Alumni Scholarship Board 
• Interfaces with the Commanding Officer of the OSU NROTC Unit to support the Unit as requested. 
• Works with other OSU groups to support our goals 

NEWSLETTER EDITOR 

• Produces the Newsletter quarterly 
• Assigns and edits staff and guest writers and collaborates with the coordinator and webmaster in deciding content. 
• Writes and interviews subjects for articles 

WEBMASTER 

• Maintains viability of the site including license and online content for the Alumni group 
• Catalogs and adds appropriate content to the website in collaboration with the Coordinator and Editor 

TREASURER 

• Receive and disburse funds for NROTC Alumni functions such as the Homecoming Tailgater 
• Provide quarterly reports to the NROTC Alumni Advisory Committee 
• Annually be audited by three members of the Alumni Advisory Committee 

ALUMNI ADVISORY COMMITTEE 

• Advise and assist the volunteer leadership in their duties as needed 
• Comprised of up to 15 alumni members, meeting at least 2 times per year or as needed 
• Members must make 50% of the meetings or may be dropped from the committee. 
• Meetings are typically held via Zoom to facilitate remote attendance. votes may be taken via email of telephone if needed between scheduled meetings. 

ALUMNI SCHOLARSHIP BOARD 

• Board is comprised of up to five Alumni members 
• The Alumni Coordinator may also serve as chairman of the Scholarship Board 
• Meet as needed to evaluate resources/funds and determine if, how much, and when awardees of Scholarships to Midshipmen that meet requirements. (See Board policy attachment) 
• Collaborate with NROTC staff for recommendations of suitable scholarship awards, based on funds available. 
• Coordinates with the OSU Foundation on fundraising activities and management of available funds.

ACTIVITIES 

• Newsletter- published quarterly 
• Annual Beaver Battalion Foxhole and Fantail Alumni Muster (Tailgater), which is typically held during Football Homecoming 
• Website - https://www.osu-nrotc-alumni.org/ 
• (Proposed)- Annual Senior Dinner 

Sponsored by the Alumni group with all Seniors and one or two alumni and one Staff member. Purpose is to Honor their accomplishments, elect a Class President (5 year term) and welcome them into the Alumni Group. 

• Participate in the Awards ceremony in the Spring and other events as invited. 

Oregon State University NROTC Alumni Scholarship Board 

The NROTC Alumni have established a scholarship fund for the Department of Naval Science at Oregon State University. This scholarship fund is intended to benefit students enrolled in the NROTC program. The guidelines and management of the scholarships are provided below. 

The Alumni Scholarship Board will consist of up to five members of Alumni and the Commanding Officer or designee. The Chairman shall be an OSU NROTC Alumni and may be the Alumni Coordinator. The Commanding Officer, OSU NROTC is responsible for selection of candidates. The Funds for the Scholarship will come from the designated Scholarship Funds held by the OSU Foundation or other sources held by other organizations.

The Alumni scholarship board shall determine the number and amounts of scholarships available each year. The scholarships are typically awarded at the Spring awards ceremony. 

The scholarship will provide a monetary award to be applied towards room and board or other school related expenses (such as tuition, fees and books). Applications may be submitted via the students NROTC advisor.

The guidelines for selecting the scholarship award recipient are as follows: 

1) Only OSU NROTC scholarship/college programs students are eligible. The applicants may be in any class year, resident or non-resident but must be in good class standing. 

2) Financial need is the primary consideration for selection. 

3) Other considerations for the award are academic and aptitude performance as well as future potential 

4) There is a preference for lower-level students such as Freshmen and Sophomores. 

The Alumni Scholarship board will work with the NROTC Unit, the OSU foundation, and others, to raise funds for the endowed and spendable scholarship accounts.