Class Treasurer

DESCRIPTION OF THE POSITION OF HARVARD CLASS TREASURER

The financial management of the Class is another vitally important function of continuing class activities. Since the College provides no financial support for social activities (except in certain of the reunion years), the Class must raise and maintain a treasury, ordinarily through class dues, events, or the sale of Class memorabilia. A solid class treasury can help to subsidize a portion of many class activities or even provide a free class party at regular intervals. Additionally, the treasury must be able to absorb the cost of regular newsletters and notices, a particular challenge as the costs of both printing and postage continue to skyrocket. Some classes start by asking for Class dues of $15.00 per year and increase them later as the ability to pay increases.

In the past, Classes left the University with little or no money in their treasury. This has taken a turn. Now the graduating classes have run moneymaking events during their senior year with the assistance of the Harvard Alumni Association. Consequently, the classes are now leaving the University with an amount that enables them to do many things, including mailings prior to the Fifth Reunion informing class members of future events. The Class Treasurer works closely with the Class Secretary deciding on the budget and logistics for Class events. For more information see Class Treasurer Suggested Minimum Standards.