William “Bill” Vanneman ’31 Outstanding Class Leader Award
Posted by William “Bill” Vanneman ’31 Outstanding Class Leader Award on 02/10/2021
General Information
Nomination start -
02/14/2025
Nomination end -
03/21/2025
Process for Filling Position:
Submission of a nomination
Number of Seats:
1
Location:
Non-geographically based
Eligible Constituent(s):
Alumni
Summary of Position
In January of 2005, the Cornell Association of Class Officers (CACO) established the William “Bill” Vanneman ’31 Outstanding Class Leader Award to recognize Cornell alumni who, in their capacity as class officers, have provided long-term exemplary service to the university and to their individual classes. The award is appropriately named in honor of Bill Vanneman ’31, who served his class tirelessly for over 75 years.
Cornell Interests:
Talent Expectations: Skills
Responsible Contact
Contact Name:
Lauren Coffey
Volunteer Position Title:
Director of Class Programs
Email:
Time Commitment
Average Time Commitment:
1-2 hrs/month
Duration:
Not Applicable
Term of Office:
Not Applicable
Number of terms in Office:
Not Applicable
Requirements
Prerequisites
Class officers are eligible for nomination after they have celebrated their 40th Reunion and are selected solely on the basis of their contributions as class officers. Recipients of the Frank H. T. Rhodes Award and alumni who have served as University Trustees are not eligible for consideration.
Please note that the yearly philanthropic expectation and alumni trustee election information listed below are defaults for volunteer listings and are not prerequisites for Vanneman Award selection.
Hiatus Required?
No hiatus required
Dues Required?
No
Meetings
Meeting Attendance Required?
No
Yearly Philanthropic Expectation:
Make a gift to Cornell at a level of individual comfort
Alumni Trustee Election
Vote in the annual trustee election