{"id":34601,"date":"2025-11-17T14:52:04","date_gmt":"2025-11-17T19:52:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.destinationimagination.org\/?p=34601"},"modified":"2025-11-17T15:00:03","modified_gmt":"2025-11-17T20:00:03","slug":"applications-now-open-for-the-di-alumni-council","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.destinationimagination.org\/blog\/applications-now-open-for-the-di-alumni-council\/","title":{"rendered":"Applications Now Open for the DI Alumni Council"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"34601\" class=\"elementor elementor-34601\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-12ef7b3c elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"12ef7b3c\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-3813bcd6\" data-id=\"3813bcd6\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3ebe2ed elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3ebe2ed\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><\/p>\n<p>If Destination Imagination played a meaningful role in your life\u2014whether you competed for one year or ten\u2014there\u2019s a new opportunity to reconnect with the community that helped shape you. Applications for the DI Alumni Council are officially open through <b>December 1<\/b>, and we\u2019d love to invite our many global alumni to apply!\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p>The Alumni Council is a volunteer team of former DI participants from across the U.S. and around the world. Council members work together to support alumni, collaborate with DIHQ and Affiliates, and help ensure DI remains a place where people feel encouraged and connected long after their team years end.<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What Does the Alumni Council Do?<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><\/p>\n<p>Alumni Council members:<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Support and connect DI alumni of all ages<\/li>\n<li>Partner with DIHQ and Affiliates on alumni-related initiatives<\/li>\n<li>Help create meaningful alumni programming at tournaments and events<\/li>\n<li>Develop tools, content, and resources for the alumni community<\/li>\n<li>Champion creativity, confidence, and problem-solving as lifelong skills<\/li>\n<li>Create spaces\u2014virtual and in-person\u2014where alumni feel a sense of belonging<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p>What matters most is bringing your experiences, your ideas, and your commitment to the DI mission.<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Who Should Apply<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><\/p>\n<p>You don\u2019t need a specific job, title, or number of years as an alum. We\u2019re looking for people who care about DI, bring fresh ideas, and want to make a meaningful impact.<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p>You might be a great fit if you want to:<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Give back to the community that helped shape you<\/li>\n<li>Support new alumni as they enter their next chapter<\/li>\n<li>Help DI feel connected and meaningful beyond the season<\/li>\n<li>Create experiences that spark creativity and belonging<\/li>\n<li>Bring your DI story and strengths to a collaborative team<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p>If even one of these resonates with you, we\u2019d love to hear from you!<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What to Expect<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Applications close <strong>December 1<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Selected candidates will be invited to a brief virtual interview<\/li>\n<li>Registered Alumni Ambassadors will participate in a Public Vote<\/li>\n<li>Additional members will be selected by the Council<\/li>\n<li>New members will be announced in <strong>late December<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/p>\n<h4>\u00a0<\/h4>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Apply by December 1<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><\/p>\n<p>Applications are open through <strong>Monday, December 1<\/strong>. To apply, please complete <a href=\"https:\/\/forms.gle\/XxoYys7QcZM8LJjS9\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>DI Alumni Council form<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p>If you have questions about the application, time commitment, or the Council itself, please reach out to us at <strong><a href=\"mailto:alumnicouncil@dihq.org\">alumnicouncil@dihq.org<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><strong>We can&#8217;t wait to meet you!<\/strong><br \/>&#8211; The DI Alumni Council<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Apply to join the DI Alumni Council by December 1. 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