Nominations Chair, Class of 2019 Officers

Posted by Class of 2019 Officers on 08/08/2019

General Information

Nomination start - 01/22/2024
Nomination end - 07/22/2024
Process for Filling Position: Submission of a nomination
Number of Seats: 1
Location: Non-geographically based
Eligible Constituent(s): Alumni, Class of 2019

Summary of Position

The nominations chair will execute the nomination process for the upcoming five-year cycle. The chair should be knowledgeable about the class and its history; be unbiased, have the best interests of the class in mind. Additionally, this person should be a strong leader who can delegate well; and has time to devote to running the nominations process. A past president is a strong candidate for this role. The nominations chair should not have any intention to hold an executive class officer role. Nominations chairs are most active in Year 5 of the class life cycle, beginning in June of the year prior to their reunion until July following their reunion.

Cornell Interests:

Affinities

Class Year

Talent Expectations: Skills

Communicate

Layout and/or Design
Write and/or Edit
Speak to Groups
Review CUVolunteer position descriptions for accuracy. Develop a list of qualified candidates and discuss with the nominations committee, contact nominees to review role and responsibilities, determine and finalize slate with nominations committee.

Lead/Manage/Serve

Lead a Group
Manage Projects
Serve on a Committee or Board
Coordinate and execute the nominations process, including appointing the nominating committee, reviewing the class constitution, identifying class leadership, reviewing nominations from CUVolunteer, and approaching nominees and finalizing the slate of candidates.

Build/Maintain Relationships

Engage Individuals
Represent Cornell
Solicit nominations for class officer roles.

Responsible Contact

Contact Name:
Nicole Svonavec
Email:

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: 2x year

Other Meeting Details: Conference calls with class executive committee as determined by class president; conference calls with nominations committee.

Additional Attendance Requirements: Attend reunion

Yearly Philanthropic Expectation:

Make a gift to Cornell at a level of individual comfort

Alumni Trustee Election

Vote in the annual trustee election