The Friends of The Daily Texan’s mission and goals are outlined here.
Friends of The Daily Texan is run by an all-volunteer board, with several volunteer-run working committees: Digital Transition, Liaison, Outreach & Development and Governance.
- The Digital Transition committee is focused on helping the Texan find new ways to make money from the website. John Reetz is the head of this committee can be contacted at john.reetz@gmail.com.
- The Liaison Committee is tasked with enhancing the lines of communication between The Daily Texan, Texas Student Media and this alumni group to ensure we are offering services and assistance that are beneficial to The Daily Texan.
- Outreach & Development is focused on membership and fundraising for Friends of The Daily Texan as well as planning the events, including the Texan Hall of Fame Awards.
- The Governance committee is responsible for the legal and administrative tasks of Friends of The Daily Texan.
The Friends of The Daily Texan is currently engaged in raising money through membership dues, donations and fundraising events, in support of a variety of needs of The Daily Texan and its staff.
Among the ways the Friends assists:
- Providing annual scholarship grants to Texan staffers; current scholarships for 8 students total $9,000 a year
- Purchasing needed equipment, including video and photo gear
- Supporting Texan editorial projects
- Direct donations to fund-raising efforts by The Daily Texan
- Paying for staff travel/training
- And other items as requested by The Texan and TSM
We’re also still soliciting ideas, both big and small, traditional or out-of-the box, for how to help the Texan. Submit your ideas to friendsofthetexan@gmail.com with the subject line “Support The Texan.”