Cornell Black Lawyers Alumni Network (CBLAN)

President, Cornell Black Lawyers Alumni Network (CBLAN)

Posted by Cornell Black Lawyers Alumni Network (CBLAN) on 04/25/2014

General Information

Process for Filling Position: Must meet eligibility criteria
Number of Seats: 1
Location: Non-geographically based
Eligible Constituent(s): Alumni

Summary of Position

The President shall be the chief executive officer of the organization and chairperson of the Executive Board, and shall execute all contracts and documents required to conduct the business of the organization upon authorization of the Board. Additionally, as a volunteer for Cornell University, vote in Cornell's annual alumni trustee election.

Cornell Interests:

Affinities

Diversity

Talent Expectations: Skills

Communicate

Speak to Groups

The President will represent the work and impact of CBLAN in individual, small and large group settings. The President will also craft and send out communications to members on a variety of topics.

Lead/Manage/Serve

Lead a Group

Manage Projects

Serve on a Committee or Board

The President shall be the chief executive officer of the organization and chairperson of the Executive Board, and shall execute all contracts and documents required to conduct the business of the organization upon authorization of the Board. The President shall, with the advice and consent of the Executive Board, appoint committees, name their chairpersons and ensure the proper performances of their functions.

Responsible Contact

Contact Name:

Matthew Carcella

Volunteer Position Title:

Director, Diversity Alumni Programs

Email:

mc879@cornell.edu

Phone:

607-255-3089

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

Prerequisites At a minimum, all nominees to serve as an Executive Board member must meet the requirements for membership in the organization.

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: There shall be a minimum of one general meeting per year. The date, time, and location shall be determined by the Executive Board; and all pertinent information shall be forwarded to the membership in accordance with these Bylaws.
Conference Call: Yes
Meetings per year: Other

Other Meeting Details: Members may participate in general meeting by means of telephone, conference or similar communications equipment by means of which all persons participating in the meeting can hear each other; participation in this manner shall constitute presence at such meeting.

Yearly Philanthropic Expectation:

Make a gift to Cornell at a level of individual comfort

Alumni Trustee Election

Vote in the annual trustee election