The I-Men's Association and I-Women's Association are now the I Association

Much like the recent news about the search for a new IU President to lead the school into a new era of dynamic change, which South Beach Hoosier is embarrassed to admit that he came to later than he'd have liked, he's also coming late to this particular story of great interest to certain of you Hoosier alumni friends, too, and include it here in the hope that those of you who routinely come to SBH blog -and haven't yet heard the news from Bloomington about the organizational changes- will be up to date and resolved to either get involved -or stay involved.
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http://alumni.indiana.edu/iassociation/index.html
February 19, 2007

Dear Letter Winner:

It is my pleasure to announce that we have merged the I-Women's and I-Men's associations into one organization. From this point forward, we will be known as the Indiana University I Association.
In consultation with the Indiana University Alumni Association and the IU Department of Athletics, we officially merged the two associations on Jan. 1, 2007.
As Ken Beckley, recently retired president and CEO of the Alumni Association, stated in a news release, "Gender-based organizations for athletes at Indiana University are no longer necessary. Our belief is that one merged association, served by female and male volunteer leaders and serving all athlete alumni, will provide more programming and more event opportunities than was possible by both of the current groups combined. The new association will ensure that all sports are served well in the future."
It is my belief and the belief of the new Board of Directors of the I Association that the mission of the I Association will remain consistent with the goals of the previous two institutions. As I Association members, we will, according to the group's mission statement, "promote alumni activities, which might assist Indiana University, the Indiana University Department of Intercollegiate Athletics, and the Indiana University Athletics Committee."
The two former organizations voted to merge during their respective board meetings in the fall, and the IUAA Executive Council approved the merger on Dec. 8. A new constitution and bylaws have been written, and a new slate of officers and board of directors have been approved.
It is my hope and desire that you will continue to be involved in the I Association in the months and years ahead. We are only as strong as our membership is involved and engaged.
Please feel free to contact me or our executive director, Karl Zacker, by e-mail at kzacker@indiana.edu, by phone at (812) 855-0981, or by mail at the DeVault Alumni Center, 1000 E. 17th St., Bloomington, IN 47408.

Warmest regards,
Pat O'Connor, BS'74, Swimming
pjmocon@comcast.net

News & Announcements
I-Men Remember: Kevin Berry, IU swimming alumnus and I-Man Kevin Berry passed away in December 2006. A memorial scholarship is being established at the Indiana University Foundation. For more information, please contact Matthew Morris at (812) 856-4152, (800) 558-8311, or matmorri@indiana.edu.
Also see related articles on these Web sites:
SwimNews.com
The Sydney Morning Herald

Wednesday February 21 2007
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