Cornell Club of Long Island

Affinity Outreach Chair, Cornell Club of Long Island

Posted by Cornell Club of Long Island on 10/25/2024

General Information

Nomination start - 10/25/2024
Nomination end - 11/14/2024
Process for Filling Position: Open (Volunteers self-identify)
Number of Seats: 1
Location: Long Island, Long Island, New York 11768, United States
Eligible Constituent(s): Alumni

Summary of Position

The affinity outreach chair is part of the team who provide leadership and guidance to the board and the local Cornell community. In addition, the affinity outreach chair is asked to create, along with a committee, an outreach plan for the club to identify events and activities to better engage the diverse local Cornell community through the common bond of location, class, student activities and college/degree base. The outreach chair shall also welcome new alumni to the area as indicated by the new to the area lists.

Cornell Interests:

Affinities

Regional Clubs

Talent Expectations: Skills

Communicate

Speak to Groups

It is important that the affinity outreach chair is able to speak in board meetings and share thoughts and ideas 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 of welcome and inclusion is important in both speaking and communicating via email

Lead/Manage/Serve

Organize, Plan and/or Host Events

Lead a Group

Manage Projects

Club affinity outreach chairs should effectively communicate in board meetings, organize meetings with their committee and share clear ideas for events and activities and thoughts on different approaches to engaging their local community along with fully integrating their ideas in the life of the club.

Build/Maintain Relationships

Engage Individuals

Club affinity outreach chairs 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:

Arienne Watson

Email:

adw228@cornell.edu

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: Long Island and/or virtual
Conference Call: Yes
Meetings per year: Monthly

Additional Attendance Requirements: Club affinity outreach chairs 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