<p> This fall, the <a href="http://www.uwalumni.com/">Wisconsin Alumni Association</a> (WAA) recognized nine official <a href="uwalumni.com/chapters">alumni chapters</a> for their outstanding commitment to the University of Wisconsin-Madison and its graduates. The organizations were awarded Bascom status, the highest level alumni chapters can achieve. </p> <p> The nine alumni chapters honored in 2006 are: Big Apple Badgers (New York City); Boston; Brown County, Wis.; Houston; Marshfield, Wis.; Motor City (Detroit); Rochester, Minn.; Twin Cities; and Waukesha County, Wis. </p> <p> WAA has a worldwide network of more than 100 volunteer-run alumni chapters that connect Badgers to each other and to the UW, no matter where they live. Chapters awarded Bascom status maintain a high level of service to their local alumni. </p> <p> In addition to hosting traditional chapter events such as game-watching parties and Founders' Days, Bascom chapters plan events geared to young alumni and diverse audiences, represent UW-Madison at college fairs, participate in local educational outreach efforts, and partner with local organizations. </p> <p> Bascom chapters receive special support from WAA, including a Matching Dollar Scholarship donation, alumni surveys, and eligibility for educational and programming grants that expand offerings to alumni on the local level. </p> This fall, the Wisconsin Alumni Association (WAA) recognized nine official alumni chapters for their outstanding commitment to the University of Wisconsin-Madison and its graduates. The organizations were awarded Bascom status, the highest level alumni chapters can achieve. Wisconsin Alumni Association honors outstanding chapters 13291 2007-01-13T00:00:00-06:00 2006-12-13T00:00:00-06:00 13291