Vice President, Cornell Club of Long Island

Posted by Cornell Club of Long Island on 08/23/2013

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 10001, United States
Eligible Constituent(s): Alumni

Summary of Position

The vice president of a club plays a very important role in the life of the club. Typically, the vice president will succeed the current president therefore must be fully engaged in all aspects of club activities. They will presides at meetings in the absence of the president as well as plan, coordinates, and recruits committees to manage a series of meetings and programs. They will also coordinate programs with the president and the board and provide data on previous club events to allow the event chair to benefit from experience and suggestions for improvement. The vice president also provides timely and interesting advance information for newsletters, social media, and mailings, and coordinates information on forthcoming events to the se

Cornell Interests:

Affinities

Regional Clubs

Talent Expectations: Skills

Communicate

Write and/or Edit
Speak to Groups
Although public speaking is not necessarily a part of the position, the club vice president should have a comfort level in speaking to different audiences.

Lead/Manage/Serve

Organize, Plan and/or Host Events
Lead a Group
Serve on a Committee or Board
The Club vice president should be able to run effective board meetings, motivate. and support the board. It is important that they communicate with the Alumni Affairs Regional Staff Contacts, read about the latest news from Cornell University, and speak with their alumni and board about interests and ideas to strengthen their local alumni ties and fully engage the local community.

Build/Maintain Relationships

Engage Individuals
Mentor
Represent Cornell
The Club vice president 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. Ensuring a visible presence at events and fostering a welcoming and helpful atmosphere are all important aspects of a club vice president's tenure.

Responsible Contact

Contact Name:
Arienne Watson
Email:

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: Meetings held 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: Club vice presidents 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