We need a new class secretary!

Greetings Class of 1999!

I hope everyone is doing well and enjoying the early days of summer. I am writing to let everyone know that Cherilyn Cepriano has decided to resign her position as Class Secretary and we are in need of a new class secretary. First, I would like to thank Cherilyn for all the hard work and time given to the class. I wish her the best in all her future pursuits. Thank you Cherilyn!

So would you like to be our new secretary? Wondering what exactly is expected? Below is the position description. If you are still interested after reading, please send me an email at tdickson@smith.alumnae.net. I will be taking nominations for one week or until Friday, June 23. Next Friday I will post the nominees to the class blog for everyone to vote on.

I look forward to your nominations. Our 10th reunion is only three years away and we need a full slate of enthusiastic officers to ensure that reunion goes well.

Take Care Everyone!
Tiffany Rauch-Dickson

CLASS SECRETARY POSITION DESCRIPTION
TERM: till Spring 2009
The class secretary is the communications and records hub of the class. They are responsible for submitting a Class Notes column four times a year to the Smith Alumnae Quarterly (SAQ). Additionally, she is responsible for maintaining class files, keeping an accurate record of class business, keep a list of a lost classmates and working with the communications/web chair on the class website.

QUALIFICATIONS

Excellent organizational skills / Enthusiasm for Smith, a wide acquaintanceship within her class, and a desire to increase participation of class members in both class and Alumnae Association events / Ability to work closely with the other class officers / Willingness to solicit news and information from classmates and seek out lost classmates / Ability to communicate clearly and educate the class as to the policies and procedures of the Alumnae Association and Class Officer work.
Be a team player with a positive attitude and professional communications practice.

NON-CLASS NOTES RESPONSIBILITIES

Participate in the class website (blogsite), both as member and posting officer. / Work with other officers to develop and carry out class fundraisers. / Report any changes in a classmate's name or address to the AASC records department / Assist both the class nominating committee and the reunion chair with nominations to reunion committees or for class officer positions / Maintain informational files regarding classmates and class business that is of historical value to the class / Keep minutes of class and Executive Committee meetings / Create reports from class officer meetings and a listing of lost classmates / Attend Reunion

The secretary position is the most public and, therefore, the most scrutinized. Anyone filling this position must be able to handle any possible issue or conflict that may arise with a high-degree of patience and professionalism, as conflicts are often a result of a misunderstanding. Must be very comfortable dealing with a variety of personalities and temperaments.