Cornell Club of Boston

Treasurer, Cornell Club of Boston

Posted by Cornell Club of Boston on 09/10/2013

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 treasurer is responsible for maintaining the club's local bank accounts and financial planning as well as ensuring club officers are informed about the appropriate allowable expenditures and reimbursements, current accounting balances, event overages, debts, and any outstanding payments. The treasurer is also responsible for making deposits and payments on behalf of the club as well as maintaining up-to-date paperwork for all bank and investment accounts, and any additional documentation associated with the treasurer’s role. 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

Speak to Groups

It is important that the club treasurer is able to speak in board meetings and share documents on club accounting with the board, along with accounting and paperwork status. 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

Manage Projects

Serve on a Committee or Board

Club treasurers should effectively communicate in board meetings, share clear updates and activates taking place with the club's accounting and participate in the life of the club.

Build/Maintain Relationships

Engage Individuals

Mentor

Represent Cornell

Club treasurers 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: Volunteers 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