Vanguard
Alumni Association
Alumni Association Purpose
Join us in the Vanguard Alumni Association (VAA) and become a part of a dynamic community of alumni from Vanguard Music and Performing Arts (VMAPA) and educational staff. As a member of the VAA, you’ll have the opportunity to directly support the VMAPA organization and help us achieve our goals. Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity to connect with fellow alumni and make a positive impact!


Mission & Values
Join the Vanguard Alumni Association and become a part of a vibrant community of alumni and current members who are committed to supporting the Vanguard Music and Performing Arts (VMAPA) organization. With our mission to connect, organize, and engage alumni, the VAA is the perfect platform to build lifelong relationships and make a positive impact. Whether it’s through fundraising, community outreach, or social activities, there’s always a way to get involved and show your support. So why wait? Come join us and make a difference today!
Values
Integrity: We are guided by honesty, respect for the organization and activity, and trust in all our actions.
Advocacy: We promote and educate the community on the value of investing in Vanguard and its members.
Passion: We are champions for Vanguard, our alumni, and the attributes that are uniquely Vanguard.
Service: We share our time and talent to better the Vanguard organization and our communities.
Community: We foster a connection with current members, alumni, and our communities.
Alumni Association Committees
The Vanguard Alumni Association has a few alumni-run committees focused on a few goals and objectives, namely fundraising, alumni engagement, and communication. These committees meet every third Wednesday of the month. Any and all alumni are welcome to join.
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Newsletter Committee
Committee Chair – Ashley Miller-Dykeman
A monthly update across all VAA activities and opportunities to get involved.

Performers Support Network
Committee Chair – Brett Wilcox
Similar to the 2023 effort, this group will plan care package engagements with performing members on tour. The goal is to build a bridge between current performers and alumni.

Service Recognition Committee
New Committee. This group will determine our methods for recognizing all volunteers through the season. There will be new annual recognition efforts. Also determine a patch style recognition with logos for the alumni group, VAA.

Fundraising Committee
This team will coordinate all small form fundraisers for the season with the emphasis on activities that directly support ALL performance members. Most efforts will be restricted donation efforts.

Front & Center Committee
Largest annual fundraiser for VMAPA. This effort engages all facets of the community including HOF, HS, VAA and VMAPA volunteers. Tentative date is June, 2024.

Community Celebrations Committee
New Committee. Funding is pending. This team will support alumni parties slated for around the country and preferably taking place along the corps. tour path so the participation is as high as possible. BBQs and watch parties.

Holiday Party (PST)
The original holiday party in Santa Clara. Organied and paid for by the attending alumni.

Holiday Party (EST)
Local party organized by alumni in the EST area. This committee may tap into the experience of how SCV has done this through the years. Party format determined by the local committee.
Vanguard Alumni Association Officers

Vanguard Alumni Association Bylaws
last updated: November 15, 2022
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Events Calendar
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June 15th Breakfast
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June 15th Lunch
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June 15th Dinner
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June 15th Snack
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June 15th PB&J – Sports Drink
$150.00 -
June 16th Breakfast
$250.00 -
June 16th Lunch
$450.00 -
June 16th Dinner
$650.00 -
June 16th Snack
$200.00 -
June 16th PB&J – Sports Drink
$150.00 -
June 17th Breakfast
$250.00 -
June 17th Lunch
$450.00 -
June 17th Dinner
$650.00 -
June 17th Snack
$200.00 -
June 17th PB&J – Sports Drink
$150.00 -
June 18th Breakfast
$250.00 -
June 18th Lunch
$450.00 -
June 18th Dinner
$650.00 -
June 18th Snack
$200.00 -
June 18th PB&J – Sports Drink
$150.00 -
June 19th Breakfast
$250.00 -
June 19th Lunch
$450.00 -
June 19th Dinner
$650.00 -
June 19th Snack
$200.00 -
June 19th PB&J – Sports Drink
$150.00 -
June 20th Breakfast
$250.00 -
June 20th Lunch
$450.00 -
June 20th Dinner
$650.00 -
June 20th Snack
$200.00 -
June 20th PB&J – Sports Drink
$150.00 -
June 21st Breakfast
$250.00 -
June 21st Lunch
$450.00 -
June 21st Dinner
$650.00 -
June 21st Snack
$200.00 -
June 21st PB&J – Sports Drink
$150.00 -
June 22nd Breakfast
$250.00 -
June 22nd Lunch
$450.00 -
June 22nd Dinner
$650.00 -
June 22nd Snack
$200.00 -
June 22nd PB&J – Sports Drink
$150.00 -
June 23rd Breakfast
$250.00 -
June 23rd Lunch
$450.00 -
June 23rd Dinner
$650.00 -
June 23rd Snack
$200.00 -
June 23rd PB&J – Sports Drink
$150.00 -
June 24th Breakfast
$250.00 -
June 24th Lunch
$450.00 -
June 24th Dinner
$650.00 -
June 24th Snack
$200.00 -
June 24th PB&J – Sports Drink
$150.00 -
June 25th Breakfast
$250.00 -
June 25th Lunch
$450.00 -
June 25th Dinner
$650.00 -
June 25th Snack
$200.00 -
June 25th PB&J – Sports Drink
$150.00 -
June 26th Breakfast
$250.00 -
June 26th Lunch
$450.00 -
June 26th Dinner
$650.00 -
June 26th Snack
$200.00 -
June 26th PB&J – Sports Drink
$150.00 -
June 27th Breakfast
$250.00 -
June 27th Lunch
$450.00 -
June 27th Dinner
$650.00 -
June 27th Snack
$200.00 -
June 27th PB&J – Sports Drink
$150.00 -
June 28th Breakfast
$250.00 -
June 28th Lunch
$450.00 -
June 28th Dinner
$650.00 -
June 28th Snack
$200.00 -
June 28th PB&J – Sports Drink
$150.00 -
June 29th Breakfast
$250.00 -
June 29th Lunch
$450.00 -
June 29th Dinner
$650.00 -
June 29th Snack
$200.00 -
June 29th PB&J – Sports Drink
$150.00 -
June 30th Breakfast
$250.00 -
June 30th Lunch
$450.00 -
June 30th Dinner
$650.00 -
June 30th Snack
$200.00 -
June 30th PB&J – Sports Drink
$150.00

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