Cornell Women’s Advocacy Network (CWAN) - NYC

Secretary, Cornell's Women Advocacy Network - NYC

Posted by Cornell Women’s Advocacy Network (CWAN) - NYC on 04/21/2020

General Information

Nomination start - 07/05/2023
Nomination end - 07/22/2023
Process for Filling Position: Submission of a nomination
Number of Seats: 1
Location: Non-geographically based
Eligible Constituent(s): Alumni, Parents, Friends

Summary of Position

The Secretary's role is facilitating communication among officers and scheduling and arranging logistics for meetings with the Board. The secretary takes minutes of meetings and distributes to all officers as well as the staff contact. He/she is also personally responsible for maintaining a record of all meeting minutes. The Secretary may also ensure that the Bylaws are regularly reviewed and updated. The Secretary may also serve as historian by documenting important events and changes in the organization's history. The Secretary will also work with the Marketing Chair to ensure relevant Board announcements and information are shared on the CWAN website.

Cornell Interests:

Affinities

Diversity

Talent Expectations: Skills

Communicate

Write and/or Edit

The class secretary is responsible for taking minutes during Board meetings and sharing them with the Board via email/CU Volunteer.

Responsible Contact

Contact Name:

Veronica McFall

Email:

vem29@cornell.edu

Time Commitment

Average Time Commitment: 3-5 hrs/month
Duration: Not Applicable
Term of Office: 2 years
Number of terms in Office: 2 terms

Requirements

Prerequisites Must be able to commute to NYC for an annual meeting, and to lead and/or support CWAN events on occasion.

Hiatus Required? No hiatus required
Dues Required? No

Meetings

Meeting Attendance Required? Yes

Meeting Location(s):

On Campus: No
Off Campus: No
Conference Call: Yes
Meetings per year: Monthly

Other Meeting Details: In person meeting locations determined at will by Board. Conference call with executive committee as needed.

Yearly Philanthropic Expectation:

Make a gift to Cornell at a level of individual comfort

Alumni Trustee Election

Vote in the annual trustee election