Secretary, Cornell Alumni Association of Orange County
Posted by Cornell Alumni Association of Orange County on 09/10/2013
General Information
Nomination start -
05/01/2022
Nomination end -
07/07/2022
Process for Filling Position:
Open (Volunteers self-identify)
Number of Seats:
1
Location:
Los Angeles, California 90052, United States
Eligible Constituent(s):
Alumni, Parents, Friends
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 record 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
Mentor
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:
Kate Van Dalsem
Volunteer Position Title:
Associate Director, West Coast Engagement and Cornell Silicon Valley
Email:
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?
Yes
Meetings
Meeting Attendance Required?
Yes
Meeting Location(s):
On Campus:
No
Off Campus:
Yes
Off Campus Location:
Each club has a different meeting location.
Conference Call:
Yes
Meetings per year:
Monthly
Other Meeting Details:
Each club has a different meeting schedule.
Additional Attendance Requirements:
Club secretaries 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
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