Destination Imagination Alumni Ambassadors

Next up, meet Ninette! 👋 A current college student, Ninette is part of our most recent selection class and has already provided valuable insight as a new alumni!

are everywhere! 👀

🌟 Meet Kate, a proud DI alum! 🌟

"DI doesn’t tell you how to be creative—it helps you discover that you are creative."

Kate’s journey unlocked her creative potential, and we’re so proud of all our alumni inspiring others! 🎉

Meet Katie! 👋 Katie hails from the Colorado affiliate and currently serves as the chair of the Council's Social Networking Committee. She brings a positive and can-do attitude to every meeting!

Welcome to our annual Meet the Council series! We are excited to spotlight each of our current members and help you get to know them a bit better. First up is our Outreach Director, Bronny! Bronny currently volunteers in the Nebraska Affiliate as a Regional and Affiliate Challenge Master. 👏

The Alumni Council has some creative things in the plans for this year! 🛠️ Are you a DI alumni interested in professional development? Social networking? Working to engage alumni on a global scale? You may be a great fit for the Alumni Council!
Our annual selection process is coming up! Look out for more information soon. 📰

Did you know the Alumni Council also participates in Global Finals each year? 🌎 We create an engagement space for both teams and alumni to enjoy, plan an annual alumni mixer, and participate in Graduation to welcome our new alumni!
What's your favorite part about volunteering at Global Finals as an alumni? Drop it in the comments below! 👇

Say hello to the Executive Committee! 👋 The Executive Committee is made up of the Council's Chair, Vice Chair, Outreach Director, and Secretary. This is our team that serves as the Council's leadership, providing strategic direction and guiding Council activities.
How has being a DI alumni grown your leadership skills or opportunities? Let us know in the comments! 👇

How can you stay connected with DI alumni year-round? 🔃 Chat with our Social Networking Committee! The Social Networking Committee recruits new Alumni Ambassadors, builds awareness of what it means to be a DI alumni, plans fun social events, and provides news updates through our monthly newsletter, the Alumni Compass!
What's your favorite memory of connecting with fellow DI alumni? Let us know in the comments! 👇

How does being a DI alumni benefit you in the long run? 🧠 Ask our Professional Development Committee! The Professional Development Committee helps alumni utilize the skillset they learned in DI in their career and connect alumni to DI volunteer opportunities.
How has being a DI alumni helped you professionally? What has your involvement as a DI volunteer meant to you? Let us know in the comments below! 👇

So how does the Alumni Council work? 🤔
Much of our work is done through committees, each with a unique focus and purpose. Currently, the Alumni Council has three committees:
- Professional Development Committee
- Social Networking Committee
- Executive Committee
We can't wait to highlight each of our committees over the next week!

Alumni team managers or participant parents, Destination Imagination, Inc. has an opportunity for you: become a DI correspondent! Check out the post below for more info 👇

Do you love seeing the amazing creativity of your Destination Imagination teams? Want to be a part of showcasing their incredible work?

Apply to be a DI Correspondent for the 24-25 Challenge Experience season!

DI tournaments are a spectacular showcase of creativity and innovation, but the real magic of DI happens long before the tournament begins. It’s in the creative process—brainstorming ideas, making decisions as a team, scriptwriting, epic prop builds (and not-so-epic prop builds), late-night team meetings, and so much more.

As a DI Correspondent, you’ll have the unique opportunity to help us showcase the importance of creativity and collaboration by documenting and sharing your team’s journey.

Check out our blog to learn more and apply ➡️ https://hubs.la/Q02KggRW0

Welcome, new followers! 👋 The new Destination Imagination season is kicking off, and we thought it would be a good time to reintroduce ourselves. The DI Alumni Council is a group of up to 15 alumni that work to engage and involve DI alumni worldwide. As we gear up for our annual selection process this fall, we'll be sharing more about who we are and what we do. Stay tuned!

Welcome, new alumni!!!

Only 10 days until the world’s brightest minds converge in Kansas City, MO for Destination Imagination Global Finals 2024! 🚀 Get ready to witness the power of creativity, teamwork, and innovation as we embark on this thrilling journey together! The excitement is building, and the countdown is on! Are you ready to be inspired? 🌟🎉

🎉 Introducing the Oc-Tie-Pus! 🐙👔 Our 2024 Alumni Pin is here, featuring the symbolic alumni red tie! 🔴✨ We can’t wait to see all our DI alumni sporting this pin at Global Finals 2024. Remember, DI alumni are Tied to DI! Stay connected, stay inspired, and let’s make this Global Finals the best one yet! 🌟 🎓👔🌍

Updated affiliate tournament list!
Where do you plan to volunteer this tournament season?
Don't see your affiliate? DM us the info so we can update the masses!

Happy ! The word of the week is "TDF!"
[Stands for “tournament data form,” which is an essential piece of paperwork that informs appraisers of what they are expected to appraise.]

The UN designates January 24th as World Education Day! “Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.” —Nelson Mandela

Thank an educator today for the awesome things they've done for you!

What's your favorite thing to learn about?

Red Tie Resume Tips brought to you by Alumni, for Alumni.
Do you have professional development advice or success stories to share with the alumni community? DM us!

"Stand out from the crowd by designing your resume to be easily skimmed. At a glance, convey the important details."

Happy ! The word of the week is "ML!"
[Stands for “Middle Level,” which is the competition bracket for 6th to 8th graders. ]

Red Tie Resume Tips brought to you by Alumni, for Alumni.
Do you have professional development advice or success stories to share with the alumni community? DM us!

"Stand out by using the right language. Try “power words” for describing what makes you YOU!"
Check out this link for more information on power words: https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/resumes-cover-letters/resume-power-words

This month on The Creative Chat, we’re thrilled to welcome Katie Vaughn, one of our Alumni Council members, and Isaac Anthony, a distinguished DI Alumnus. During this session, we’ll delve into Isaac’s journey discovering how Destination Imagination not only equipped him with the technical prowess of an accomplished professional engineer, but also honed his exceptional communication skills for a successful career. Take a listen to hear the conversation between Katie and Isaac and learn how DI translated career skills into his professional field.
Listen here: http://tinyurl.com/n3jz3c8t

Hey Alumni! We want to hear from you. Why do you stay involved with Destination Imagination? What keeps you ?

Happy ! The word of the week is "ARC!"
[Acronym for “Alumni Relations Coordinator,” who is an awesome Alumni who boosts alumni commitment, connection, and effectiveness in their community]

Funny, insightful, nostalgic, inspiring, and most of all... creative! The newest season of the Creative Chat podcast by the Alumni Council just dropped.
Click the link to listen: http://tinyurl.com/n3jz3c8t
What kinds of stories do you look forward to listening to?

Hey Alumni! Did you know it's National Word Nerd Day? A whole day dedicated to the unique, weird, and awesome ways we can use words to unite, bring excitement, and describe our favorite things.
What's your favorite weird word?

Red Tie Resume Tips brought to you by Alumni, for Alumni.
Do you have professional development advice or success stories to share with the alumni community? DM us!

"Want to convey your effectiveness to employers? Use numbers, metrics, and KPI’s to highlight your accomplishments.
Demonstrated exemplary sales skills by exceeding the conversion rate for the store rewards program, 78% higher than peers in the field.
Customers rated 98% satisfaction with services.
Rated 12x more effective in therapeutic interventions compared to peers in the practice."

Dreaming of an epic build? What's on your build bucket list? Comment below 👇

Are you ready to plan your 2024 Affiliate Tournament Tour? Let us know where you plan to visit, appraise, compete, spectate, and volunteer this year!

Affiliate tournaments listed were based on available public information. Refer to affiliates directly for more information, updates, and details. We will update as we get more information!

Happy ! The word of the week is "Sidetrips!"
[The former name for “Team Choice Elements,” meant to represent a neat skill or ability of the team, and separate from other scoring elements.]