Cornell Alumni Association of Atlanta

CAAAN Chair, Cornell Alumni Association of Atlanta

Posted by Cornell Alumni Association of Atlanta on 05/06/2020

General Information

Nomination start - 08/06/2019
Nomination end - 09/03/2019
Process for Filling Position: Open (Volunteers self-identify)
Number of Seats: 1
Location: Atlanta, Georgia 30304, United States
Eligible Constituent(s): Alumni

Summary of Position

The CAAAN Chair stays connected with CAAAN local leadership and works with the club event chair to schedule joint events.

Cornell Interests:

Affinities

Regional Clubs

Talent Expectations: Skills

Communicate

Speak to Groups

It is important that the CAAAN Chair is able to speak in board meetings and share thoughts and ideas 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 of welcome and inclusion is important in both speaking and communicating via email.

Lead/Manage/Serve

Organize, Plan and/or Host Events

Lead a Group

The CAAAN Chair should effectively communicate in board meetings, organize meetings with their committee and share clear ideas for events and activities and thoughts on different approaches to engaging their local community along with fully integrating their ideas in the life of the club.

Build/Maintain Relationships

Engage Individuals

The CAAAN Chair 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:

Sonja Kelly

Volunteer Position Title:

Senior Associate Director

Email:

swk5@cornell.edu

Phone:

607-255-1271

Time Commitment

Average Time Commitment: 3-5 hrs/month
Duration: Not Applicable
Term of Office: 1 year
Number of terms in Office: Not Applicable

Requirements

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: TBD
Conference Call: Yes
Meetings per year: Monthly

Additional Attendance Requirements: CAAAN Chairs are invited to attend CALC and are encouraged to attend any other additional training opportunities available to them.

Yearly Philanthropic Expectation:

Make a gift to Cornell at a level of individual comfort

Alumni Trustee Election

Vote in the annual trustee election