CBAA Liaison, Cornell Alumni Association of Atlanta

Posted by Cornell Alumni Association of Atlanta on 05/12/2020

General Information

Nomination start - 04/26/2018
Nomination end - 04/30/2018
Process for Filling Position: Submission of a nomination
Number of Seats: 1
Location: Atlanta, GA 30303, United States
Eligible Constituent(s): Alumni

Summary of Position

The CBAA (Cornell Black Alumni Association) Liaison serves to facilitate communication between the Cornell Alumni Association of Atlanta and the CBAA.

Cornell Interests:

Affinities

Regional Clubs

Talent Expectations: Skills

Communicate

Speak to Groups
It is important that the CBAA Liaison 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

Lead a Group
CBAA Liaisons 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
CBAA Liaisons 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: Phone:
607-255-1271

Time Commitment

Average Time Commitment: 3-5 hrs/month
Duration: Not Applicable
Term of Office: 2 years
Number of terms in Office: 1 term

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: No
Meetings per year: Monthly

Additional Attendance Requirements: CBAA Liaisons 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