Secretary, Cornell Club of the Berkshires
Posted by Cornell Club of the Berkshires on 05/21/2019
General Information
Process for Filling Position:
Open (Volunteers self-identify)
Number of Seats:
1
Location:
Berkshire, Massachusetts 01238, United States
Eligible Constituent(s):
Alumni, Parents, Friends
Summary of Position
The club secretary is part of the team who provides leadership and guidance to the board and the local Cornell
community. In addition, the secretary takes minutes from board meetings and distributes them to the board and
maintains a record of all meeting minutes to be kept on record with the club after their tenure. The secretary may
be in charge of ensuring the constitution and bylaws are up-to-date and shall perform other duties of the office
and as assigned by the president.
Cornell Interests:
Affinities
Regional Clubs
Talent Expectations: Skills
Communicate
Write and/or Edit
It is important that the club secretary is able to speak in board meetings and share minutes 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.
Lead/Manage/Serve
Lead a Group
Serve on a Committee or Board
The club secretary should effectively communicate in board meetings, share clear minutes and notes and participate in the life of the club.
Build/Maintain Relationships
Engage Individuals
Mentor
Represent Cornell
Club secretaries 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 are vital to the growth of the club.