Class of 1970 Officers

Class Historian, Class of 1970

Posted by Class of 1970 Officers on 08/12/2013

General Information

Nomination start - 01/22/2025
Nomination end - 02/24/2025
Process for Filling Position: Submission of a nomination
Number of Seats: 1
Location: Non-geographically based
Eligible Constituent(s): Alumni, Class of 1970

Summary of Position

The principal responsibility of the class historian is to collect and store a written and pictorial account of all class events and activities (those that are successful and even those that are not). This may include officer succession records; class mailings; photos from classmates; event favors; relevant articles from magazines and newspapers; and any other memorabilia deemed appropriate.

Cornell Interests:

Affinities

Class Year

Talent Expectations: Skills

Communicate

Layout and/or Design

Write and/or Edit

The historian may work with Reunion chairs to create a display of class history at reunion; membership chairs and Annual Fund representatives to create more meaningful class solicitations; or the class web community manager to store or publish class history online. May work with the class correspondents to provide newsworthy information.

Lead/Manage/Serve

Manage Projects

Class Historians must be well organized and be able to work effectively with other class officer positions.

Responsible Contact

Contact Name:

Kate Freyer

Volunteer Position Title:

Director, Reunion Programs

Email:

katie.freyer@cornell.edu

Phone:

607-255-8221

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: No
Off Campus: Yes
Off Campus Location: CALC
Conference Call: Yes
Meetings per year: 1x year

Additional Attendance Requirements: Conference calls with class executive committee as determined by class president.

Yearly Philanthropic Expectation:

Make a gift to Cornell at a level of individual comfort

Alumni Trustee Election

Vote in the annual trustee election