Cornell Club of Long Island

Treasurer, Cornell Club of Long Island

Posted by Cornell Club of Long Island on 09/10/2013

General Information

Nomination start - 03/22/2021
Nomination end - 04/01/2021
Process for Filling Position: Open (Volunteers self-identify)
Number of Seats: 1
Location: Long Island, Long Island, New York 10001, United States
Eligible Constituent(s): Alumni, Parents

Summary of Position

The club treasurer is part of the team who provide leadership and guidance to the board. In addition, 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 and debts and any outstanding payments. The treasurer is also responsible for making deposits and payments; down and final, on behalf of the club as well as maintaining up-to-date paperwork for the bank account, IRS, and any other that is needed.

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 an audience.

Lead/Manage/Serve

Lead a Group

Manage Projects

Serve on a Committee or Board

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

Build/Maintain Relationships

Engage Individuals

Mentor

Represent Cornell

The Club treasurer should actively participate in succession planning and board opportunity discussions within the 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: 1-2 hrs/month
Duration: Not Applicable
Term of Office: 2 years
Number of terms in Office: 1 term

Requirements

Prerequisites Only current Cornell Club of Long Island Members At Large are eligible for this role.

Hiatus Required? No hiatus required
Dues Required? Yes

Meetings

Meeting Attendance Required? Yes

Meeting Location(s):

On Campus: No
Off Campus: Yes
Off Campus Location: Attend meetings in the region
Conference Call: Yes
Meetings per year: 4x year

Other Meeting Details: Additional meetings might be necessary based on club needs.

Additional Attendance Requirements: The Club Treasurer is invited to attend CALC and is encouraged to attend any other additional training opportunities available.

Yearly Philanthropic Expectation:

Make a gift to Cornell at a level of individual comfort

Alumni Trustee Election

Vote in the annual trustee election