Executive Council
The IUAA Executive Council: What is it?
Composition
The Executive Council of the Indiana University Alumni Association is composed of the Board of Managers (seven officers), 30 at-large members, 28 constituent society representatives, eight student representatives, six chapter network representatives, three affiliate group representatives, an IU Foundation representative, and an IU Varsity Club representative. Council members meet twice yearly and, with the exception of student representatives, serve three-year terms.
Role
The Executive Council is the advisory body of the Alumni Association, and initiates and reviews the various activities of the association. The council makes recommendations to the Board of Managers on, among other things, establishment of new programs, review of existing programs and activities, approval of investment policies, and the amendment of the articles of incorporation or bylaws. The council advises the Board of Managers on its general management of the affairs of the association.
Selection for Membership
Candidates elected at-large for the Executive Council are chosen by ballot by members of the Alumni Association in the same manner and at the same time as the officers of the association are elected.
Council members representing constituent societies and affiliate groups are elected in a manner determined by the respective constituent societies. Student members are appointed by the campus alumni directors, and chapter representatives are appointed by the Board of Managers.
Officers
The officers of the Alumni Association consist of a chair, chair-elect, vice chair, secretary, and treasurer. The election of officers is by ballot, mailed to all members at their most recent address on file in the Alumni Office by the third Friday in March. The tally of ballots of qualified voters is determined at 5 p.m. on the third Friday in April, and such tally includes all votes received either by mail or by personal delivery. Five officers are elected to serve one-year terms, beginning on July 1 of each year. The immediate past chair automatically serves one year.
Board of Managers
The business of the Alumni Association is managed by a seven-member Board of Managers, consisting of the IUAA president and CEO, the immediate past chair of the Alumni Association, and the five officers of the Alumni Association. Each elected manager holds office for one year.
Meetings
The winter Executive Council meetings took place at the University Place Conference Center & Hotel in Indianapolis on Dec. 3-5, 2009. The participation was terrific and much was accomplished.
The IU Cares project was a success! Executive Council and friends collected the following items for the Indianapolis Public Schools: 2 pairs of gloves, 13 belts, 13 tee shirts, 327 pairs of underpants, and 466 pairs of socks. Thanks for your generosity!
Communicatons and Marketing Session
Executive Council members should plan to attend the summer meeting which will be held June 18-19, 2010, in Bloomington, Ind.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the Executive Council Coordinator, Rebecca Keith, at (812) 855-1713 or rekeith@indiana.edu.