Co-President, Cornell Alumni Association of Westchester

Posted by Cornell Alumni Association of Westchester on 06/28/2021

General Information

Nomination start - 07/29/2021
Nomination end - 07/29/2021
Process for Filling Position: Open (Volunteers self-identify)
Number of Seats: 2
Location: Westchester County, NY, White Plains, NY 10601, United States
Eligible Constituent(s): Alumni

Summary of Position

The President(s) will set strategic priorities and goals for CAAW and work closely with the Office of Alumni Affairs when appropriate. The President(s) will preside at Board meetings. The President(s), will work with Board Members to plan, coordinate, execute, and evaluate club activities. The President(s) will present the Office of Alumni Affairs an annual plan of activities and budget proposals, prepared and approved in consultation with the Board.

Cornell Interests:

Affinities

Regional Clubs

Talent Expectations: Skills

Communicate

Write and/or Edit
Speak to Groups
The Co-President(s) must be comfortable with addressing an audience during events, leading board meetings, and sending written communications to their different constituencies.

Lead/Manage/Serve

Organize, Plan and/or Host Events
Lead a Group
Manage Projects
The Co-President(s) must be willing to coordinate and help coordinate engagement activities, such as events. He/she/they will lead and provide guidance/support to the volunteers serving on the board.

Build/Maintain Relationships

Engage Individuals
Represent Cornell
The Co-Presidents will build relationships with the different constituencies they work with and serve. As Cornell Ambassadors, they represent the university within their community.

Responsible Contact

Contact Name:
Arienne Watson
Email:

Time Commitment

Average Time Commitment: 3-5 hrs/week
Duration: Not Applicable
Term of Office: 2 years
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: Westchester County
Conference Call: Yes
Meetings per year: 3x year

Other Meeting Details: The Co-President(s) are encouraged to attend regional volunteer video calls with Cornell staff and to organize additional meetings with board members, as needed.

Additional Attendance Requirements: Attending CALC is highly recommended but not required

Yearly Philanthropic Expectation:

Make a gift to Cornell at a level of individual comfort

Alumni Trustee Election

Vote in the annual trustee election