Cornell Asian Alumni Association (CAAA)

CAAA Reunion Co-Chair

Posted by Cornell Asian Alumni Association (CAAA) on 09/29/2020

General Information

Nomination start - 09/29/2020
Nomination end - 10/31/2020
Process for Filling Position: Submission of a nomination
Number of Seats: 2
Location: Non-geographically based
Eligible Constituent(s): Alumni

Summary of Position

The principal responsibility of the Reunion chairs are to plan and execute the CAAA Reunion in Ithaca every three years, as well as encourage alumni to participate in reunion. Reunion chairs must adhere to deadlines; work closely with their reunion staff contact in the year prior to Reunion; establish a budget and monitor account statements; work with the VP of Programming to recruit and lead a committee to help run their Reunion; delegate responsibilities to fellow officers and Reunion committee members; and remain flexible during busy times. Additionally, as a volunteer for Cornell University, vote in Cornell's annual alumni trustee election.

Cornell Interests:

Affinities

Diversity

Talent Expectations: Skills

Communicate

Write and/or Edit

Speak to Groups

Report regularly about committee actions, decisions and recommendations.

Lead/Manage/Serve

Organize, Plan and/or Host Events

Lead a Group

Manage Projects

Serve on a Committee or Board

Schedule and preside over meetings of the committee; prepare agendas for committee meetings; oversee the implementation of committee actions and goals; delegate tasks to committee members and supervise them in the performance of their respective duties.

Build/Maintain Relationships

Engage Individuals

Mentor

Represent Cornell

Recruit and train committee members; ensure that committee membership is adequate in number to achieve the committee's purpose and represents a broad cross-section of the diversity of CAAA's membership. Engage with students, members, parents, and faculty, and encourage them to come to Reunion.

Responsible Contact

Contact Name:

Quentara Johnson

Volunteer Position Title:

Associate Director, Diversity Alumni Programs

Email:

qj63@cornell.edu

Time Commitment

Average Time Commitment: 3-5 hrs/month
Duration: Not Applicable
Term of Office: 1 year
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: Zoom and conference calls.
Conference Call: Yes
Meetings per year: Monthly

Additional Attendance Requirements: Attendance at Homecoming and CALC is strongly recommended, and attendance at Reunion is required.

Yearly Philanthropic Expectation:

Make a gift to Cornell at a level of individual comfort

Alumni Trustee Election

Vote in the annual trustee election