1. Operate as an independent organisation with close cooperation with school administration and Parent-Teacher Association

2. Full transparency in the practices of the association, in particular accounting and project activities

3. Financed through membership and donations securing access to all alumni

4. Activity-driven networking across class boundaries (i.e. more than just a “club”)

5. Constantly updated, relevant content from the school and around the globe – links to other content syndications or otherwise

6. Run as a “company” with efficient practices, largely driven by volunteers to keep costs down.