Regional Board of Directors
2015 Statement of Responsibilities and Nominee’s Personal Statement
NOMINEE’S INFORMATION
Name _______________________________________________ School/Class ______________________
Email _______________________________________________ Phone ___________________________
City/State
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Duke Legacy and Class(es) (Child, Spouse, Parent, etc.) _______________________________________________
Nominee’s Personal Statement
Expectations of DC Regional Board Members:
Directors are regional leaders representing DAA. The primary responsibilities, duties and expectations of Directors are as
follows:
1. Attend and participate in meetings of the Board, and any Standing or Special Committees on which they sit;
2. Prepare for meetings of the Board, including through the thorough review of Committee reports and constituency
updates which will be circulated in writing in advance of each meeting of the Board;
3. Review and provide comment on Board minutes and reports;
4. Volunteer for and willingly accept assignments, and complete agreed tasks and assignments thoroughly and on time;
5. Actively serve on a minimum of one Standing Committee, and stay informed about committee matters;
6. Meet other members of the Board of Directors and build a collegial working relationship that contributes to
consensus;
7. Serve as an active participant in the Board of Directors’ annual evaluation and planning efforts;
8. Represent Duke University, the DAA and the Association in the DC Metro Area and beyond;
9. Serve as a point of contact for local alumni, and respond to them in a timely manner when contacted;
10. Keep informed of Duke University news and local activities;
11. Attend local Duke events each year, including PIE activities;
12. Provide and include up-to-date contact information in the Duke Alumni Directory;
13. Receive (and do not opt out of), and respond to, email communications from DAA;
14. Help spread the word about events through Duke networks and personal contacts, when needed;
15. Help recruit new volunteers as needed, with a view towards succession; and
16. Inform DAA Staff and other regional volunteers when leaving volunteer role.
Submissions are due by April 20, 2015. Return this form and any supporting documents to:
Mail:
DukeDC, Attn: Nominating Committee, PO Box 8091, McLean, VA 22106
E-Mail:
michael.calvo@gmail.com; Subject – “DukeDC BOD Nomination Form”
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Standing Committees:
Should your nomination be approved, you will be expected to serve on one of the following committees. Please rank the
committees in order of preference (1 = most preferred; 7 = least preferred).
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Nominating Committee. The Nominating Committee will (a) maintain a running list of prospective members of the
Board of Directors, (b) perform initial vetting of potential At-Large Representatives, and (c) in consultation with the
Co-Chairs and DAA (which also will consult with the Schools with respect to nomination of School Representatives),
prepare a recommended slate of Directors of election.
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Major Opportunity Events Committee. A major opportunity event ("Major Opportunity Event") is an event which
brings together Association members connected to various Schools and affinity groups of the University, which is
meant to appeal to as broad a base of interests as possible, and which also is intended to reflect topical interests
unique to local community of the Association while maintaining and highlighting the Duke community and spirit. The
Major Opportunity Events Committee will develop proposed concepts, budgets, and other details for Major
Opportunity Events; submit proposals for approval by the Board of Directors; and plan (in collaboration with the
Regional Coordinator) the execution of Major Opportunity Events. The Major Opportunity Events Committee should
endeavor to create and execute two Major Opportunity Event each year, and will, at a minimum, ensure the creation
and execution of at least one Major Opportunity Event every fiscal year.
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Signature Events Committee. A signature event ("Signature Event") is an event developed and executed by the
Association on a regular basis throughout the year or from year-to-year, and which does not qualify as a Major
Opportunity Event. Signature Events, in the aggregate, are intended to appeal to a broad base of interests and
demographics of different members, Schools and affinity groups, and are further intended to maintain and enhance
Duke spirit and connection between and among Association members. The Signature Events Committee will plan and
develop all aspects of Signature Events, and will coordinate the execution of Signature Events in collaboration with the
Regional Coordinator.
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Budget Committee. The Budget Committee will work closely with the Treasurer to manage and administer all
Association financial matters and reporting. The Budget Committee will prepare an annual budget (in cooperation
with the Treasurer) for a vote of approval by the Board of Directors. The Treasurer will be a member of this
Committee, and also may be appointed as Chair of this Committee.
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Communications and Marketing Committee. The Communications and Marketing Committee has general supervisory
oversight of the work of the Regional Coordinator in communicating and marketing to Association Members the
Association’s events (including all General Events and Special Events), and other Association initiatives and activities.
While such communications are to come from the Regional Coordinator or DAA, the Communications and Marketing
Committee will provide direction, thoughts and input on how to maximize and improve outreach and marketing to
Association members.
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Volunteer Committee. The Volunteer Committee is responsible for developing (with input and involvement of DAA)
and providing supervisory oversight (in collaboration with the DAA) of the regional volunteer structure, including, but
not limited to creating a comprehensive plan for engaging new volunteers (by, among other things, identifying
available roles, committees, and events with which new volunteers can become engaged); responding to alumni
requests for volunteer involvement; vetting potential volunteers; and connecting alumni to appropriate volunteer
opportunities.
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Partners in Education Committee. The Partners in Education (“PIE”) Committee is responsible for providing regional
volunteer alumni outreach to DC area elementary school children including, but not limited to developing and
implementing age-appropriate enrichment activities for DC area elementary school children (with input from the DC
area elementary school officials); developing and providing supervisory oversight (in collaboration with the DAA and
Regional Coordinator) an annual PIE budget; establishing and maintaining a professional relationship with appropriate
administrators at DC area elementary schools; working with the other Standing Committees to create and implement
a comprehensive plan for engaging new volunteers (by, among other things, identifying available roles, committees,
and events with which new volunteers can become engaged); stewarding funds allocated to PIE activities, responding
to alumni requests for volunteer involvement; and connecting alumni to appropriate volunteer opportunities. The
Secretary and Treasurer will be, ex officio, members of the PIE Committee, and the Secretary will serve as Chair of the
PIE Committee.