Vice President for Membership, Cornell Club of the Berkshires

Posted by Cornell Club of the Berkshires on 06/17/2022

General Information

Nomination start - 06/01/2022
Nomination end - 06/30/2022
Process for Filling Position: Submission of a nomination
Number of Seats: 1
Location: Berkshire, Massachusetts 01201, United States
Eligible Constituent(s): Alumni

Summary of Position

The membership chair manages and works on efforts to encourage membership in the Berkshires. Additionally, the chair plays a critical role in strengthening the Cornell community by building out the club's job board. Responsibilities include: (1) Contacting alumni new to the area and inviting them to join the club and attend events. (2) Look for other ways to grow the club's membership.

Cornell Interests:

Affinities

Regional Clubs

Talent Expectations: Skills

Communicate

Write and/or Edit
Speak to Groups
It is important that the VP for Membership is able to speak in board meetings and share 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 is important in both speaking and communicating via email. The membership chair is responsible for writing and editing emails welcoming new alumni to the area.

Lead/Manage/Serve

Lead a Group
Serve on a Committee or Board
The membership VP should effectively communicate in board meetings, share clear ideas and suggestions, and participate in the life of the club.

Build/Maintain Relationships

Engage Individuals
Mentor
Represent Cornell
The membership VP 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 is vital to the growth of the club.

Responsible Contact

Contact Name:
Sonja Kelly
Email:

Time Commitment

Average Time Commitment: 5-7 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? Yes

Meetings

Meeting Attendance Required? Yes

Meeting Location(s):
On Campus: No
Off Campus: Yes
Off Campus Location: Various meeting locations
Conference Call: Yes
Meetings per year: Monthly

Additional Attendance Requirements: Club officers 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