Cornell Club of Southwest Florida

Treasurer, Cornell Club of Southwest Florida

Posted by Cornell Club of Southwest Florida on 09/10/2013

General Information

Process for Filling Position: Open (Volunteers self-identify)
Number of Seats: 1
Location: Cape Coral, Florida 33909, United States
Eligible Constituent(s): Alumni, Parents, Friends

Summary of Position

The club treasurer is part of the team who provide leadership and guidance to the board and the local Cornell community. In addition, the treasurer is responsible for maintaining the club's local bank accounts and financial planning as well as ensuring club officers are informed about the appropriate allowable expenditures and reimbursements, current accounting balances, event overages and debts and any outstanding payments. The treasurer is also responsible for making deposits and payments; down and final, on behalf of the club as well as maintaining up-to-date paperwork for the bank account, PayPal account and all additional documentation.

Cornell Interests:

Affinities

Regional Clubs

Talent Expectations: Skills

Communicate

Write and/or Edit

Speak to Groups

It is important that the club treasurer is able to speak in board meetings and share documents on club accounting with the board, along with accounting and paperwork status. 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

Manage Projects

Serve on a Committee or Board

Club treasurers should effectively communicate in board meetings, share clear updates and activates taking place with the club's accounting and participate in the life of the club.

Build/Maintain Relationships

Engage Individuals

Mentor

Represent Cornell

Club treasurers 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:

R.J. Lavine

Volunteer Position Title:

Associate Director, Regional Programs

Email:

rl243@cornell.edu

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: Meetings held in the region.
Conference Call: No
Meetings per year: Other

Additional Attendance Requirements: Club affinity outreach 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