Taking a moment to say thanks

vol·un·teer

–noun

1. a person who voluntarily offers himself or herself for a service or undertaking.

It’s national volunteer week! We would like to take a moment to thank the many people who volunteer their time and give so much of themselves to living out Mortar Board’s ideals of scholarship, leadership and service.

To our National Council: Thank you for the energy and dedication you bring to stewarding our Society. You share your time and immense talent to move the mission and vision of our Society forward.

To the trustees of the Mortar Board National Foundation: Mortar Boards do more because of you. Whether it is through the funds you raise for fellowship programs, chapter project grants, or for our other leadership and service initiatives, you help provide the opportunity for our chapters, members and alumni to continue their pursuit of excellence. Thank you.

To our section coordinators: You are an invaluable resource to our chapters and to Mortar Board as a national organization. Thank you for keeping us connected to each other and helping preserve the rich history and traditions of our Society. 

To our committee chairs and those involved with the strategic plan:  Your dedication to the governance of our Society and foresight in how we can plan for the future will benefit Mortar Boards everywhere.  Thank you for sharing your time and talents in building the future of Mortar Board.

To our historical publication committee: In preparation for Mortar Board’s centennial, you are spending countless hours to document the rich histories of our collegiate and alumni chapters. Through your work, you will share our story.

To our chapter advisors: Every year, you take an already amazing group of scholar-leaders and help channel and direct their energy and talent. Under your guidance, students fulfill the high expectations of Mortar Board members and gain experiences they will carry with them forever.

To our members: Your Mortar Board experience helped teach you that leadership is much more than just a title: Mortar Boards lead by example. During your year of collegiate membership, you recognize the importance of serving your college or university. Beyond college, you become leaders in your communities and promote our ideals through your service. Through you, Mortar Board fulfills its mission to encourage lifelong contributions to the global community.

The Mortar Board National Office honors the work of our volunteers and those who exemplify our ideals of scholarship, leadership and service. We thank you for all you share with us!