Class of 1970 Officers

Immediate Past President, Class of 1970 Officers

Posted by Class of 1970 Officers on 08/27/2015

General Information

Process for Filling Position: Must meet eligibility criteria
Number of Seats: 1
Location: Non-geographically based
Eligible Constituent(s): Alumni, Class of 1970

Summary of Position

The Immediate Past President provides historical context and perspective to the Class Officer Board, participates in Board activities, sits on the Executive Committee, and oversees the Nominations Committee.

Cornell Interests:

Affinities

Class Year

Talent Expectations: Skills

Lead/Manage/Serve

Lead a Group

Manage Projects

Serve on a Committee or Board

The Immediate Past President is responsible for leading and managing the Nominations Committee in the 4th and 5th year of the class life cycle, which is charged with identifying and recommended new directors, as well as, proposing a slate of officers at Reunion. He/she works closely with staff to set goals and initiatives for the committee and communicate those goals to committee members on conference calls and throughout the year.

Build/Maintain Relationships

Engage Individuals

Mentor

Represent Cornell

The Immediate Past President encourages committee member participation and delegates responsibilities to all team members. He/She is expected to orient the new committee members, coach committee members about their role, duties, and expected level of activity, and mentor members for future leadership opportunities.

Responsible Contact

Contact Name:

Kate Freyer

Volunteer Position Title:

Director, Reunion Programs

Email:

kate.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: 1 term

Requirements

Prerequisites Previously served as the class president

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: 3x year

Yearly Philanthropic Expectation:

Make a gift to Cornell at a level of individual comfort

Alumni Trustee Election

Vote in the annual trustee election