Responsible Contact
Contact Name:
Erika Axe
Volunteer Position Title:
Assistant Director of Engagement, Northeast Corridor
Email:
Phone:
212-351-7679
Time Commitment
Average Time Commitment:
1-2 hrs/month
Duration:
Not Applicable
Term of Office:
2 years
Number of terms in Office:
3 terms
Requirements
Prerequisites
- Some level of proven volunteer experience within an existing Cornell alumni community, preferably in the Boston area.
- Knowledge of the Greater Boston community and Cornell alumni in the area
- A commitment to giving back to Cornell and a passion for connecting Cornellians with each other and back to the University!
- Each spring, the Club takes nominations for new board members. Our Nominations Committee reviews prospective board members and submits the final slate to the board and then to the membership of the Club, which is all alumni in Eastern Massachusetts. A formal vote is taken at the Club's Annual Meeting in May or June. Service begins on July 1 for a two-year term, with the option of continuing for three terms (max of 6 consecutive years).
Hiatus Required?
One year off after three consecutive 2-year terms (6 years max as written into by-laws).
Dues Required?
No
Meetings
Meeting Attendance Required?
Yes
Meeting Location(s):
On Campus:
No
Off Campus:
Yes
Off Campus Location:
TBD
Conference Call:
Yes
Meetings per year:
Monthly
Other Meeting Details:
Meeting attendance is required but excused absences are understood by the board. If there are more than two unexcused absences in one year, the board has the authority to remove a director from the board. Call-in is an option, and some meetings turn out to be conference calls.
Additional Attendance Requirements:
Attendance at our Annual Meeting (in May or June of each year) is expected, 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