President(s), Cornell Alumni Association of Westchester
Posted by Cornell Alumni Association of Westchester on 06/28/2021
General Information
Nomination start -
09/10/2024
Nomination end -
09/10/2024
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