Class of 1970 Officers

Treasurer, 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: 1
Location: Non-geographically based
Eligible Constituent(s): Alumni, Class of 1970

Summary of Position

While the president is responsible for overall leadership and coordination, the treasurer is typically the most called upon officer for financial and strategic planning purposes. The treasurer must review the class account statement for accuracy each month. Any questions or discrepancies should be discussed with the Alumni Affairs staff contact. In year 5 of reunion, treasurers will work with Reunion Chairs to review Reunion charges in the class account.

Cornell Interests:

Affinities

Class Year

Talent Expectations: Skills

Communicate

Write and/or Edit

Speak to Groups

The Treasurer is responsible for preparing reports on the account status for the Class Leadership Team and presenting them at meetings in a clear manner so that the status is clear to all, including individuals lacking financial expertise.

Lead/Manage/Serve

Manage Projects

Serve on a Committee or Board

It is the Treasurer's responsibility to answer any question an officer might have about reimbursement, allowable expenses, conference and reunion fees. The Treasurer must review the Class account statement for accuracy each month. The Treasurer is a member of the Class Leadership Team.

Build/Maintain Relationships

Engage Individuals

The Treasurer will maintain relationships with Class officers via off-campus meetings and conference calls as needed, and encourage responsible stewardship of Class funds.

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: 3-5 hrs/month
Duration: Not Applicable
Term of Office: 5 years
Number of terms in Office: 2 terms

Requirements

Prerequisites Some financial experience and expertise is required. Examples include budgeting, expense analysis, financial statement analysis, financial controls processes. Basic knowledge of Excel is required.

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 Leadership Team 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