Board Member, Cornell Alumni Association of Westchester
Posted by Cornell Alumni Association of Westchester on 06/28/2021
General Information
Nomination start -
08/04/2021
Nomination end -
08/18/2021
Process for Filling Position:
Open (Volunteers self-identify)
Number of Seats:
10
Location:
Westchester County, White Plains, NY 10601, United States
Eligible Constituent(s):
Alumni
Summary of Position
All CAAW Board Members are expected to organize and lead activities, to be Ambassadors supporting Cornell's community engagement goals and reputation in Westchester County, and to promote interest in Cornell among families of pre-college age students and the Westchester community generally.
Each Board Member shall be appointed to hold office for a term of two years commencing September 1, 2021 and shall be re-appointed to serve a further two year term unless such member resigns or is informed by the Board that he or she will not be re-appointed at the end of his or her term.
Cornell Interests:
Affinities
Regional Clubs
Talent Expectations: Skills
Communicate
Speak to Groups
Board Members should be comfortable with participating at meetings and sending written communications.
Lead/Manage/Serve
Organize, Plan and/or Host Events
Manage Projects
Board Members will help organize, plan, host, attend, and support club events and other activities throughout the fiscal year.
Build/Maintain Relationships
Engage Individuals
Represent Cornell
Board Members will build relationships with the different constituencies they work with and serve. As Cornell Ambassadors, they represent the university within their community.
Responsible Contact
Contact Name:
Arienne Watson
Email:
Time Commitment
Average Time Commitment:
1-2 hrs/month
Duration:
Not Applicable
Term of Office:
3 years
Number of terms in Office:
2 terms
Requirements
Prerequisites
No professional experience or prior academic institution-related volunteer service is required.
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:
Westchester County
Conference Call:
Yes
Meetings per year:
3x year
Other Meeting Details:
Board Members are encouraged to attend regional volunteer video calls with Cornell staff and additional meetings, as needed.
Additional Attendance Requirements:
Attending CALC is highly recommended but not required
Yearly Philanthropic Expectation:
Make a gift to Cornell at a level of individual comfort
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