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May 14, 2008
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GIA Alumni Association
Quick, Easy Steps to a New Alumni Chapter
GIA’s new “Quick Start Guide: Create a GIA Alumni Association Chapter,” makes it easier than ever to launch a new Alumni Chapter. The 12-page guide takes you through three simple steps to start and maintain a new chapter. It also outlines chapter responsibilities, including meetings and contact with GIA; Web site links to GIA; officer recognition; alumni programs and services; guidelines on liability, use of names, trademarks and copyrights; and information on GIA’s new Alumni Awards program.
Download a PDF version to get started right away.
Have you heard the latest?
Read the GIA Alumni Association's e-newsletter, alum.connect.
Alumni International Awards Program
Congratulations to the 2007 winners of the new GIA Alumni Association's International Awards program. These deserving individuals exemplified the highest standards in integrity, ethics, professionalism, leadership and commitment to the GIA Alumni Association.
Nagayuki Chaya, Asia-Japan (AAJ) Chapter
Winner of the new GIA International Alumni Achievement Award for 2007 (Chaper Member)
“Interacting with my fellow members and working with the AAJ has been very beneficial to me,” Chaya says. “I have gained a huge amount of gemological information and accumulated so many friends in the jewelry industry.”
Ivanne Farr, A.J.P., Virgin Islands - Caribbean Chapter
Winner of the new GIA International Alumni Leadership Award (Chapter Officer)
“I am very grateful for the trust and faith of my fellow alumni chapter members, who have probably raised eyebrows at times, but have also known the benefits and rewards of our events, activities and outreach programs. It has been a privilege for me to serve my chapter!” Farr says.
All chapter level winners for each award were introduced during the Alumni Dance Party in Tucson on Fri., Feb. 8, 2008. Congratulations!
Lifetime and Charter Members
A special thank you to all our Lifetime and Charter Lifetime members for their committment and dedication to the Alumni Association over the years. Click the links below for a list of names.
Charter Lifetime Members
Lifetime Members
You remember that GIA’s course material
was jam-packed with important information.
(Now if you could only remember where you put your course material.)
If you’d like to update your course materials, or you can’t seem to locate your original materials, send in your non-service course materials order today. All requests to purchase are processed through GIA’s Carlsbad Education Admissions Office.
The Carat Point System of Recognition is an award system that bestows points for GIA Alumni-approved career-enhancing activities.
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Top 10 Carat Points Achievers |
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Carat Points |
| Gail Brett Levine, G.G. |
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1,231 |
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| Jessica M. Craig, G.G., A.J.P. |
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1,132 |
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| Davena R. Liepman, G.G., A.J.P. |
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1,129 |
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| Michael Quinn, A.J.P. |
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1,090 |
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| Janisue Rigel, A.J.P. |
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962 |
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| Jim C. Morey, G.G., A.J.P. |
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920 |
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| Monika P. Bergel Becker |
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912 |
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| Susan C. Miller, A.J.P. |
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907 |
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| George Houghtaling II, G.G. |
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790 |
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| Merle S. Koblenz, G.G. |
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730 |
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Find out more about Carat Points — become a Carat Point Achiever!
How to Proudly Display your GIA Credentials:
Display your academic credentials after your name, and you instantly reassure employers or members of the public that your education is backed by the most trusted nonprofit gem and jewelry organization in the world -- GIA.
The academic credentials earned at GIA are respected by gem and jewelry professionals around the world. Academic credentials PDF that outlines usage guidelines.
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