The ELP Exchange: January 2009

Elected Positions

Officers:
The Chair is responsible for overseeing the ELP Alumni Board and presides at all board meetings; additionally, the Chair represents the ELP Alumni at events and other meetings, as needed. (Not open for nominations, See "Vice Chair" for the "Chair" election process)

The Vice Chair is a two-year commitment. After the first year, the Vice Chair becomes the Chair. The Vice Chair's responsibilities are to work closely with the Chair to implement the mission of the Alumni Network.

The Secretary/Treasurer is a two-year commitment. The Secretary/Treasurer's responsibilities have been merged into one position. This individual will be responsible for presenting expenditures to the Alumni Network executive committee for approval and taking minutes of all executive committee meetings. (not open for nominations)

Committee Chairs:
The Fundraising Committee Chair is a one-year commitment. The Chair is responsible for identifying and following through on fundraising opportunities whether through committee driven events, direct mail or grant opportunities.

The Social Committee Chair is a one-year commitment. The Chair is responsible for planning network building, social-focused events that promote opportunities for Fellows to reunite and to make new connections. While the focus is social, it will promote opportunities to expand one's individual network.

The Marketing/Public Relations Committee Chair is a one-year commitment. The Chair is responsible for publicizing ELP Alumni and Alumni-focused events. This will include both internal and external communications and rely on tools ranging from press releases to e-blast newsletters to blogs.

The Recruitment Committee Chair is a one-year commitment. The Chair is responsible for helping to identify prospects for future participation in the Emerging Leaders Program, as well as identifying companies and/or industries that have not yet sent individuals to the program.

The Program Committee Chair is a one-year commitment. The Chair is responsible for holding meetings to brainstorm ideas for program offerings and polling Senior Fellows to determine which offerings are the most desirable.

Class Representatives (7):
The Class Representative position, a two-year commitment, is an invaluable link between the Representative's respective cohort, the Alumni Board and the ELP Leadership Team. Each Representative is responsible for attending meetings and/or conference calls throughout the year to voice their respective cohorts' concerns & issues, while providing feedback to the Alumni Board & ELP Leadership Team. Finally, on occasion the Class Representatives will be asked to assist the various Program Chairs & Alumni Board members in planning events for their class and the ELP as a whole. The Class Representative position is ideally suited for the alumnus who enjoys being in communication with his/her classmates. (nominations can be accepted for the following cohorts: 2004, 2005, 2006 and 2008)

ELP Alumni Network Executive Committee Appointed Positions
The Women's Network Chair is a one-year commitment. The Chair is responsible for developing events and programs with a specific focus on building a network of women among the ELP Senior Fellows. Events will range from social to educational to network-building.

The Technology Chair is a one-year commitment. The Chair is responsible for working closely with the Alumni Board and ELP Staff to work on technology priorities including an alumni website and database that is easily updated to ensure current information on alumni.

*If you are interested in forming/chairing another "Affinity Group" of ELP Alumni, please contact Isabel Hardy at isabelhardy@gmail.com. We are open to any new ideas.