Elections 2024

It’s Election Time Again!  

Our Governance documents strive to make the election process very transparent. We have limited consecutive terms and term limits. Terms begin August 1st.

If you are interested in running for an Alumnae Association position, contact Alumnae@agopotsdam.com by June 1st. Include information about why you would like this position and any relevant experience.

Agonian Alumnae Association Open Positions 

President: Two-year term, limit of two consecutive terms. 

Responsibilities:

  • Oversee AAA Officers.
  • Lead annual meeting and any other meetings required for the AAA including phone calls, conference calls and emails.
  • Submit a report at the annual AAA meeting.
  • Enforce the Agonian Code of Conduct.
  • Be an active participant on the Agonian Board of Directors.
  • Authorize Ad Hoc teams, as needed. Recruit all team chairs.
  • Be impartial on all AAA business matters and votes. However, in case of tie or one less than required vote, the President will vote.
  • Work with the AAA Treasurer to annually review and oversee a regular audit of financial books for the AAA.
  • Communicate with the Active Sisters about newsletter and scholarship,coordinate and communicate with appropriate Board members.
  • Enforce Risk Management Policies at Alumnae gatherings and when Alumnae are interacting with Active members.
  • Appoint a Parliamentarian for the annual AAA meeting who shall have Robert’s Rules of Order present. Also, appoint a Sister who is present to take meeting minutes if the Communications Director is not present, read the minutes of the previous meeting aloud and take attendance.
  • In conjunction with the other AAA Officers, appoint an Alumna to temporarily fill an office that is vacant until the next term.

Communications Director: Two-year term, limit of two consecutive terms 

Responsibilities:

  • Maintain the Agonian website, including information from the AAA, Board of Directors, and Active Sisters.
  • Maintain an updated database of addresses and emails of all Agonian Alumnae.
  • Coordinate all social media accounts.
  • Write thank you notes for dues, donations and any other correspondence on behalf of the AAA.
  • Maintain records of the AAA Officers and Members who sign the Agonian Sorority Code of Conduct.
  • Submit a report at the annual AAA meeting. Submit an annual budget proposal to the Treasurer.
  • Participate in regular meetings, phone calls, emails, etc. with the officers of the AAA.
  • Email the Anchor working with the Newsletter Team.
  • Email requests for dues, Reunion, etc. .
  • Keep a list of all the proposed changes to the AAA Bylaws.