Starting an Alumni Group in Atlanta

[MeanGreenMat]

I live in Atlanta and want to start alumni events. We are located close to a lot of our road game opponents (Birmingham, Charlotte, Tampa, Boca Raton, Greenville). ATL is an amazing airport that has flights to every away game. I moved here recently for work and hung out with the South Carolina alumni to just meet people.

I would love some advice on how to organize this. Mailing lists, social media, chapter organization, etc. I plan to soft launch some events this spring (basketball watch parties, volunteering, activities), but I am planning a more concrete organization going into Fall 2025.

If you live in the area, please reach out!

[Stix]

Is there a reason you wouldn't start by calling the alumni association?

[JT Hammons]

1 hour ago, MeanGreenMat said:

I live in Atlanta and want to start alumni events. We are located close to a lot of our road game opponents (Birmingham, Charlotte, Tampa, Boca Raton, Greenville). ATL is an amazing airport that has flights to every away game. I moved here recently for work and hung out with the South Carolina alumni to just meet people.

I would love some advice on how to organize this. Mailing lists, social media, chapter organization, etc. I plan to soft launch some events this spring (basketball watch parties, volunteering, activities), but I am planning a more concrete organization going into Fall 2025.

If you live in the area, please reach out!

I like that you are doing this independently of the official alumni association.  They will want to get a big chunk of your budget.

[MeanGreenMat]

46 minutes ago, Stix said:

Is there a reason you wouldn't start by calling the alumni association?

I reached out recently. I am reaching out on the forum to see other people's experience and gauge interest.