Class of 1970 Officers

Class Council, Class of 1970

Posted by Class of 1970 Officers on 08/20/2013

General Information

Nomination start - 01/22/2025
Nomination end - 02/24/2025
Process for Filling Position: Submission of a nomination
Number of Seats: 10
Location: Non-geographically based
Eligible Constituent(s): Alumni, Class of 1970

Summary of Position

The principal responsibility of the Class Council is to coordinate regional Class activities and maintain Class enthusiasm during non-Reunion years. Because Classmates are scattered throughout the world, regionally-based Class activities are very popular and may even help identify future Class leadership. Class Council members are crucial gatherers of Classmate information including news for the Class column, address updates, and ideas for events or suggestions for improvement. The Class Council members support the planning and execution of the Class Reunion. Council members may be asked to work with the Class Leadership Team on ad hoc committees and special projects for the Class.

Cornell Interests:

Affinities

Class Year

Talent Expectations: Skills

Communicate

Speak to Groups

Council Members may be called on to dialog with Classmates at regional events, explaining Class programs and gathering Classmate feedback.

Lead/Manage/Serve

Organize, Plan and/or Host Events

Manage Projects

Serve on a Committee or Board

Build a regional network of Classmates and coordinate regional Class activities. Class Council members provide advice and suggestions to the Class Leadership Team at all meetings.

Build/Maintain Relationships

Engage Individuals

The Class Council is responsible for maintaining Class enthusiasm during non-Reunion years. Class Council members are crucial gatherers of Classmate information including news for the Class column and address updates; they can also provide a vital link between Classmates and the Leadership Team by relaying ideas for events or suggestions for improvement.

Responsible Contact

Contact Name:

Kate Freyer

Volunteer Position Title:

Director, Reunion Programs

Email:

katie.freyer@cornell.edu

Phone:

607-255-8821

Time Commitment

Average Time Commitment: 1-2 hrs/month
Duration: Not Applicable
Term of Office: 5 years
Number of terms in Office: 2 terms

Requirements

Hiatus Required? No hiatus required
Dues Required? Yes

Meetings

Meeting Attendance Required? Yes

Meeting Location(s):

On Campus: Yes
Off Campus: Yes
Off Campus Location: CALC
Conference Call: Yes
Meetings per year: 3x year

Other Meeting Details: Leadership Team conference calls held twice per year in addition to the meeting at CALC.

Additional Attendance Requirements: All members of the Class Council are expected to attend the Class Reunion

Yearly Philanthropic Expectation:

Make a gift to Cornell at a level of individual comfort

Alumni Trustee Election

Vote in the annual trustee election