Cornell Club of Boston

Secretary, Cornell Club of Boston

Posted by Cornell Club of Boston on 10/07/2013

General Information

Nomination start - 05/01/2022
Nomination end - 06/01/2022
Process for Filling Position: Open (Volunteers self-identify)
Number of Seats: 1
Location: Boston, Massachusetts 02108, United States
Eligible Constituent(s): Alumni

Summary of Position

The club secretary is part of the team who provides leadership and guidance to the board and the local Cornell community. In addition, the secretary takes minutes from board meetings and distributes them to the board, and maintains a record of all meeting minutes to be kept on record with the club after their tenure. The secretary may be in charge of ensuring the constitution and bylaws are up-to-date and shall perform other duties of the office and as assigned by the president. All officer positions also serve as a director at large and are expected to plan at least one alumni event each year as well as attend and participate in monthly board meetings.

Cornell Interests:

Affinities

Regional Clubs

Talent Expectations: Skills

Communicate

Write and/or Edit

It is important that the club secretary is able to speak in board meetings and share minutes with the board. Although public speaking is not mandatory, it is helpful to have a comfort level in speaking to their constituents. The ability to share a clear message is important in both speaking and communicating via email.

Lead/Manage/Serve

Lead a Group

Serve on a Committee or Board

Club secretaries should effectively communicate in board meetings, share clear minutes and notes and participate in the life of the club.

Build/Maintain Relationships

Engage Individuals

Mentor

Represent Cornell

Club secretaries should actively participate in succession planning and board opportunity discussions within their community. Meeting alumni and speaking with them about opportunities to engage the local Cornell community are vital to the growth of the club.

Responsible Contact

Contact Name:

Erika Axe

Volunteer Position Title:

Assistant Director of Engagement, Northeast Corridor

Email:

ena7@cornell.edu

Phone:

212-351-7679

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

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: TBD
Conference Call: No
Meetings per year: Monthly

Additional Attendance Requirements: Club secretaries are invited to attend CALC and are encouraged to attend any other additional training opportunities available to them.

Yearly Philanthropic Expectation:

Make a gift to Cornell at a level of individual comfort

Alumni Trustee Election

Vote in the annual trustee election