Executive Board
Alumnae Trustees
Five-year term. Attends Alumnae Volunteers Weekend and Board of Trustee meetings. Represents alumnae to Board of Trustees of the College and addresses alumnae meetings. Serves the Board of Trustees by commitment to the College and principled decision-making. One of the six elected by the Association must be a graduate of one of the graduate schools who does not hold an undergraduate degree from the College
Executive Board
The Executive Board is the governing body of the Alumnae Association. It consists of fifteen alumnae: four officers and eleven program representatives. Each position has a three-year term; all members attend Executive Board meetings three times a year, Alumnae Volunteers Weekend and Reunion.
President
Chief executive officer of the Association. Serves as ex officio member of the Board of Trustees of the College, attends its meetings and serves on its committees. Presides at the Association’s Annual Meeting, at Alumnae Volunteers Weekend and at Executive Board Meetings. Attends Reunion and (ex officio) as many meetings of Association Committees (see Committees) as possible.
Vice-President
President’s deputy. Represents the President and presides at any meeting the President requests. Responsible for the Association’s long-range planning and Alumnae Volunteers Weekend .
Treasurer
Chief financial officer of the Association. Chairs Finance Committee, which manages the Association’s investment portfolio, and Audit Committee, which supervises preparation of annual budget.
Secretary
Attends all Executive Board meetings and records the minutes of the proceedings. Attends Reunion Weekend and records minutes of the Annual Meeting of the Association. Works with Executive Director and President to prepare Executive Board meeting agendas. Prepares an annual report of the Executive Board’s activities and accomplishments to be distributed at the Annual Meeting and published in condensed form in the Alumnae Bulletin.
Board Representative for Class Activities
Has primary responsibility for planning and hosting Reunion Weekend. Oversees all activities organized by class; plans and leads workshops at AlumnaeVolunteers Weekend for Class Presidents; serves as spokesperson for recent alumnae and supports their efforts to stay connected to the College and each other.
Board Representative for Regional Activities
Works proactively with Region Chairs and club presidents, encouraging them to keep Bryn Mawr alive in their areas. Acts as an information resource for Region Chairs and Club Presidents on activities, programs and volunteers and is responsible for providing them with training materials and information. Supports Executive Director and President in their work with clubs and regions. Runs a workshop for Region Chairs and Club Presidents at Alumnae Volunteers Weekend.
Annual Fund Chair
Works with the Resources Office to direct the Annual Fund and meet its fundraising objectives. Primary responsibility is to work with the Annual Fund Committee and Annual Fund Class Chairs to encourage giving on an annual basis. Chairs Annual Fund Committee meetings and reports annually to Development Committee of the Board of Trustees. Attends Reunion to preside over the presentation of Reunion Gifts.
Chair, Nominating Committee
Presides over fall and spring meetings of the Nominating Committee. Contacts candidates identified by Committee for each position until each office has a candidate. Acts as resource to Executive Board and College for alumnae/i to be named to other offices and encourages volunteers for Association positions. Consults with members of College community where appropriate. Presents slate at Annual Meeting.
Board Representative for Publications and Communications
Acts as Chair of the Alumnae Bulletin Editorial Committee, which meets three times a year. Works with Editor to advance the mission of the Bulletin and coordinates the Committee’s work as volunteer editors of contributed articles. In consultation with the Editor, sets the agenda for Committee meetings and maintains a regular mailing schedule between meetings in order to keep committee members informed, to distribute individual assignments and to solicit editorial feedback.
Board Representative for Admissions
Serves as liaison between Association and Admissions Office. Works with Admissions Office staff responsible for volunteers, helping to select, train and keep in contact with Alumnae Admissions Representatives. With the Admissions Office, revises Handbook for AARs annually.
Board Representative for Regional Scholars
Has primary responsibility for implementing the Alumnae Regional Scholars program and resolving matters of policy. Is responsible for making program known throughout the College community and arranging to honor scholars on campus. Supports ARS chair in each Region.
Board Representative for Career Network
Serves as the national Career Network Coordinator providing a link between the Career Development Office, the Association and volunteer Career Development Representatives. Helps to select, train and maintain contact with CDRs. Promotes Network within College community.
Board Representative for Graduate School of Arts and Sciences
Represents graduate alumnae and serves as liaison between the Executive Board and the alumnae and students of the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences. Works with the Alumnae Association, the Dean and local clubs to implement ways to serve the needs of graduate students and alumnae and help A&S graduate students become better informed about, and participate in, the Association. Assists in departmental reunions and career development and attends regional reunions when possible.
Board Representative for Graduate School of Social Work and Social Research
Works with the Dean of Graduate School of Social Work and Social Research and with Executive Board to develop and encourage activities of graduate alumnae and increase their participation. Works with current Social Work student body and alumnae to understand perspectives on alumnae relations. Acts as liaison keeping Executive Board informed of Social Work School activities.
Special Representative for Electronic Communications
Assesses the Alumnae Association's current on'line services and recommends policies and a growth strategy for future on-line services. Works with Web Manager and Database Manager as well as Executive Director to coordinate and develop Association's web and electronic functions and services.