Secretary, Coastal Connecticut Cornell Club
Posted by Coastal Connecticut Cornell Club on 08/29/2021
General Information
Nomination start -
08/28/2021
Nomination end -
08/28/2021
Process for Filling Position:
Open (Volunteers self-identify)
Number of Seats:
1
Location:
Coastal Connecticut, New Haven, Connecticut 06501, United States
Eligible Constituent(s):
Alumni
Summary of Position
The club secretary is part of the team who provide leadership and guidance to the board and the local Cornell community. In addition, the secretary takes minutes from board meetings and distributes them to the board and maintains a record of all meeting minutes to be kept on file with the club after their tenure. The secretary may be in charge of ensuring the constitution and bylaws are up-to-date and shall perform other duties of the office and as assigned by the president.
Cornell Interests:
Affinities
Regional Clubs
Talent Expectations: Skills
Communicate
Write and/or Edit
It is important that the club secretary is able to speak in board meetings and share minutes with the board. Although public speaking is not mandatory, it is helpful to have a comfort level in speaking to their constituents. The ability to share a clear message is important in both speaking and communicating via email.
Lead/Manage/Serve
Lead a Group
Serve on a Committee or Board
Club secretaries should effectively communicate in board meetings, share clear minutes and notes and participate in the life of the club.
Build/Maintain Relationships
Engage Individuals
Represent Cornell
Club secretaries should actively participate in succession planning and board opportunity discussions within their community. Meeting alumni and speaking with them about opportunities to engage the local Cornell community are vital to the growth of the club.
Responsible Contact
Contact Name:
Erika Axe
Email:
Time Commitment
Average Time Commitment:
3-5 hrs/day
Duration:
Not Applicable
Term of Office:
2 years
Number of terms in Office:
Not Applicable
Requirements
Prerequisites
Only current and active Board Members are eligible for this position
Hiatus Required?
No hiatus required
Dues Required?
No
Meetings
Meeting Attendance Required?
Yes
Meeting Location(s):
On Campus:
No
Off Campus:
Yes
Off Campus Location:
New Haven
Conference Call:
No
Meetings per year:
4x year
Other Meeting Details:
The Secretary should attend Board meetings. The Secretary should work with the President and other Board members to ensure coverage if they cannot attend.
Additional Attendance Requirements:
Attending CALC is recommended but not required.
Yearly Philanthropic Expectation:
Make a gift to Cornell at a level of individual comfort
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