Mission Statement

The WCSU Alumni Association develops and maintains a mutually beneficial relationship between Western Connecticut State University and its alumni by fostering a welcoming atmosphere for future and existing alumni; raising awareness through philanthropy and fundraising; and building lasting relationships among alumni, students, staff, and the greater Danbury community.

Other Provisions

No part of the net earnings of the Corporation shall inure to the benefit of or be distributable to its members, directors, or other private persons, except that the corporation shall be authorized and empowered to pay reasonable compensation for services rendered and to make payments and distributions in furtherance of the corporation set forth in Section II hereof. No substantial part of the activities of the corporations shall be the carrying on of propaganda, or otherwise attempting to influence legislation, and the corporation shall not participate in, or intervene in (including the publishing or distribution of statements) any political campaign on behalf of any candidate for public office. Notwithstanding any other provision of these articles, the corporation shall not carry on any other activities not permitted to be carried on:

1. by a corporation exempt form federal income tax under section 501(c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 (or the corresponding provision of any future United States Internal Revenue Law) or
2. by a corporation, contributions to which are deductible under Section 170(c) (2) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 ( or the corresponding provisions of any future United States Internal Revenue Law).