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Application for Office

Open Positions - Please apply by May 31, 2007!
 
As a reminder, all positions will be appointed by the CBAA Board, per the CBAA Bylaws, and not filled through a general member election.
 
Officer Positions
Vice President for Membership
Vice President for Scholarship and Fundraising
(Please note that officers chair at least one committee.)
 
Regional Representative Positions
Detroit
Southern California
Northern California
 
Please note that the Greater New York position was recently filled.

Application for Office:
   
Name:
 * required
School/Year:
 * required
Cornell ID # :
 (Usually on the top left of your Cornell mailing label.)
Mailing address:
Business Name:
Occupation/Title:
Business address:
Home Phone:
Work Phone:
FAX:
Email Address:
Spouse's Name:
Spouse's School/Year and Cornell ID # :
(If Cornell)
Activities:
I am would like to join the following National Committee(s):
Membership Committee
Programming Committee
Scholarship & Fundraising Committee
Campus & Student Relations Committee
Secondary/Graduate Schools Committee
Communications Committee
I would like to join the following Regional Committee:
Atlanta
Chicago
DC, Maryland, Virginia
Massachusetts
New York
Philadelphia
Southern California
Position you would like to apply for:
Statement of interest, including: 1) why you are suited for this position and 2) what you would like to achieve if you are elected?

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SECTION IV    DUTIES OF OFFICERS


Par. 1:                      The President shall be the chief executive officer of CBAA and shall have supervisory authority over the affairs of CBAA, its officers, committees and Regional Representatives.  The President shall preside at all meetings of the Executive Board and all meetings of the Association.   The President shall, with the advice and consent of the Executive Board, appoint committees, name their chairpersons and ensure the proper performances of their functions.  The President shall be an ex-officio member of all committees.   The President shall represent CBAA at all meetings of the Cornell Alumni Federation or shall appoint a member to represent CBAA, and shall perform all such other duties pertaining to the office of President.

 

Par.  2:                      In the event of a temporary absence or disability of the President, a Vice President designated by the President or the Executive Board shall perform the duties of President.

 

Par.  3:                      The Vice President for Membership (VP Membership) shall coordinate collection of membership dues, maintain membership records in conjunction with the University to ensure proper exercise of member rights and privileges, and coordinate membership recruitment campaigns.  The VP Membership shall report on membership issues and perform such other duties as may be assigned by the President or the Executive Board.

 

Par.  4:                      The Vice President for Programming (VP Programming) shall, in conjunction with Regional Representatives, and as approved by the Executive Board, plan and organize a yearly program of events that foster the goals of CBAA and support CBAA operations, and shall perform such other duties as may be assigned by the President or the Executive Board.

 

Par.  5:                      The Vice President for Scholarship and Fundraising (VP Scholarship & Fundraising) shall coordinate fundraising for CBAA scholarships, CBAA awards, special projects and other initiatives, including fundraising for the Africana Studies and Research Center.  The VP Scholarship & Fundraising shall also perform such other duties as may be assigned by the President or the Executive Board.

 

Par.  6:                      The Vice President or Student Relations (VP Student Relations) shall, in conjunction with the VP Programming, (1) plan and coordinate activities for the Black student body at Cornell, (2) keep abreast of campus events and issues that affect minority students and alumni, and (3) coordinate events fostering alumni and student involvement.  The VP Student Relations shall also perform such other duties as may be assigned by the President or the Executive Board.

 

Par.  7: The Secretary shall issue notices of Association meetings and, as requested by the President, meetings of the Executive Board.  The Secretary shall keep minutes of all such meetings, preserve such minutes for inspection by the membership, and maintain a copy of the Bylaws and Association correspondence.  The Secretary shall also manage CBAA internet and website activities, serve as the CBAA liaison to the Cornell Alumni Magazine and perform such other duties as may be assigned by the President or the Executive Board.

 

Par.  8: The Treasurer shall collect funds and arrange disbursements as authorized by the President or Executive Board and shall be responsible for fiscal planning (national and regional) and accounting.  The Treasurer shall maintain records of financial accounts owned or controlled by the Association, shall keep accurate accounts of all receipts and disbursements, and shall submit a written report on such accounts at Executive Board meetings, annual, triennial and special meetings, and at such other times as the President shall direct or any forty (40) Association members shall request.  The Treasurer shall perform such other duties as may be assigned by the President or the Executive Board.

SECTION VII  -  REGIONAL REPRESENTATIVES/COORDINATORS

Par.  1:            Regional Representatives/Coordinators (Regional Reps) may be appointed by the Executive Board in areas where members would like to participate in local CBAA activities.  Regional Reps shall recruit volunteers to fulfill the purposes of CBAA, shall organize activities and events in their respective regions, and submit proposed regional events and associated budgets to the Executive Board for prior approval.

 

Par.  2:            Regional Reps shall report on regional activities as requested by the President or the Executive Board, and shall forward to CBAA any funds collected from or at regional activities.

 

SECTION X  -  COMMITTEES AND CHAIRS

 

Par.  1:              The chairperson of each standing committees enumerated herein shall be members of the Executive Board or otherwise appointed by the President.  Each committee chairperson shall appoint their committee members, shall be responsible for the operation of their committee, and shall have the authority to promulgate rules for their committee operations. 

 

Par.  2:            Committee chairs shall preside at committee meetings, shall keep a record of committee activities and shall present reports to the Executive Board.  A committee chairperson serves at the will of the President.  Policy decisions are reserved to and shall be made by the Executive Board.

 

Par. 3:  The following standing committees shall be maintained:

 

                        a.) Secondary/Graduate Schools

                        b.) Programming

                        c.) Communications

                        d.) Campus and Student Relations

                        e.) Membership

                        f. ) Scholarship and Fundraising

 

a). Secondary/Graduate Schools Committee - This committee shall encourage well qualified high school students and college graduates to attend Cornell by:

 

1.)             visiting schools in their areas to get acquainted with them and to familiarize their guidance counselors with Cornell;

2.)             working with these counselors to identify qualified prospective students;

3.)             contacting students who have applied to Cornell and submitting reports to the Office of Admissions;

4.)             encouraging those students who have been accepted to enroll at Cornell.

 

This committee shall coordinate its activities with the University’s Office of Admissions.

 

b.) Programming Committee   This committee shall plan and coordinate activities and events that support the purposes of CBAA.  The Programming Committee shall develop an annual schedule of nationwide events, determining the appropriate regions/cities, venues and timeframes for such events.  The Programming Committee shall pursue joint sponsorship of events with local Cornell Clubs, other Cornell University minority associations and other organizations.  Annual events shall include CBAA membership meetings as well as networking, social, cultural, community service, student recruitment, and fundraising events.

 

c.) Communications Committee – This committee shall maintain and update CBAA’s website, monitor CBAA’s listserv (or other electronic mail systems), prepare a periodic newsletter, gather information about CBAA and other Cornell alumni organizations, prepare press releases, and maintain CBAA’s membership directory.  The chairperson may solicit advertising and other funds to defray the publication costs and to support CBAA activities.

 

d.) Membership Committee - This committee shall maintain membership records and coordinate national and regional membership recruitment campaigns.  In addition, this committee shall establish policies that ensure direct benefit for dues-paying members, including pursuing discounts with merchants and joint memberships with other Cornell Clubs and Associations.

 

e.) Campus and Student Relations Committee – This committee shall interact with students and the University to enhance the academic and social experience of African American students.  The Committee shall maintain channels of communication between CBAA and enrolled students, organize campus and regional events for students and alumni, and participate in mentoring and networking programs that target students. 

 

f.) Scholarship and Fundraising Committee    This committee shall organize and coordinate fundraising activities for CBAA scholarships, awards, and special projects, including CBAA fundraising for Africana Studies and Research Center.  The Committee shall also prepare grant proposals and select CBAA Scholarship and award recipients.

 

Par.  4.              Other Committees    The President or Executive Board may exercise discretion to form other committees to accomplish the goals of the Association, however, a Reunion Committee shall be formed at least 18 months prior to the CBAA Reunion. 

 

 

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