Class of 1978 Officers

Reunion Chair, Class of 1978

Posted by Class of 1978 Officers on 08/22/2013

General Information

Nomination start - 01/20/2023
Nomination end - 02/20/2023
Process for Filling Position: Submission of a nomination
Number of Seats: 2
Location: Non-geographically based
Eligible Constituent(s): Alumni, Class of 1978

Summary of Position

The principal responsibility of the Reunion Chairs is to plan and execute the class reunion in Ithaca every five years. Reunion chairs must adhere to deadlines; work closely with their reunion staff contact in the year prior to Reunion; establish a budget and monitor account statements; recruit and lead a committee to help run their Reunion; delegate responsibilities to fellow officers and Reunion committee members; and remain flexible during busy times. Reunion chairs are most active in Year 5 of the class life cycle, beginning in June of the year prior to their reunion until October following their reunion. One Reunion Chair serves as the Reunion Registration Chair, with responsibility for all aspects of the registration process.

Cornell Interests:

Affinities

Class Year

Talent Expectations: Skills

Communicate

Write and/or Edit

The reunion chairs will spend significant time communicating via phone and email with classmates interested in attending reunion and with their reunion staff contact.

Lead/Manage/Serve

Organize, Plan and/or Host Events

Lead a Group

Manage Projects

Serve on a Committee or Board

Reunion Chairs are responsible for all aspects of planning and executing the class reunion. Reunion Chairs recruit and lead the reunion committee.

Build/Maintain Relationships

Engage Individuals

Encourage classmates to attend reunion; accommodate classmate requests as appropriate.

Responsible Contact

Contact Name:

Lauren Morgenstern

Volunteer Position Title:

Associate Director, Class Programs

Email:

ldm89@cornell.edu

Phone:

(607) 255-4850

Time Commitment

Average Time Commitment: 7-10 hrs/month
Duration: Not Applicable
Term of Office: 5 years
Number of terms in Office: Not Applicable

Requirements

Prerequisites Outstanding organizational skills; ability to work under pressure.

Hiatus Required? No hiatus required
Dues Required? Yes

Meetings

Meeting Attendance Required? Yes

Meeting Location(s):

On Campus: Yes
Off Campus: Yes
Off Campus Location: CALC
Conference Call: Yes
Meetings per year: Other

Other Meeting Details: Conference calls with executive committee as determined by class president.

Additional Attendance Requirements: Chairs are strongly encouraged to attend the Reunion of the class preceding them. Attendance is mandatory at Reunion Kick-Off (in person), Reunion Mid-Winter training (virtual), and the Clerk/Chair Briefing (in person) which takes place the Wednesday of Reunion week.

Yearly Philanthropic Expectation:

Make a gift to Cornell at a level of individual comfort

Alumni Trustee Election

Vote in the annual trustee election