Alumni Board

SILS Alumni Association Board members for 2011/2012 are from left, David Woodbury, immediate past president; Jodi Berkowitz, treasurer; Jill Sexton, vice president/president-elect; Kim Duckett, president; Kate Silton, secretary; Beth DeBold, student member ex officio (vice president of the Information and Library Science Student Association - ILSSA). Not pictured, Karen Sobel, communications director; and ex officio members: Gary Marchionini, SILS dean and Cary C. Boshamer Distinguished Professor; Stephanie Cole, SILS director of development; and Wanda Monroe, SILS director of communication.

Give back to SILS: Volunteer for the SILS Alumni Association Board

Your SILS educational experience has benefited you in many ways. The SILS Alumni Association (SILSAA) is dedicated to helping foster the same high level of educational experience for current and future SILS students and to helping SILS alumni stay connected to and involved in the SILS community. We would love to see more SILS alumni become actively involved in the association. To stay vibrant, the association needs your input and positive energy. An excellent way to become involved is to join the SILSAA Board. The positions are: President, Vice-President/President Elect, Secretary and Treasurer. To submit your name for the slate of candidates, email the SILS-AA president. Below is more detailed information about each position.

The offices of Vice President/President Elect, President, and Past President are usually held by one person. That person serves one year in each of the offices for a total service of three consecutive years. The duties of the Vice President/President Elect, President, and Past President are as follows:

Vice President/President Elect

In the first year as Vice President, attends monthly Board meetings and becomes familiar with the operations of the Association by working with the Executive Board in planning various functions and by assisting the President. The Vice President plans the Alumni Day event and graduation activities. The Vice President/President Elect assumes the duties of the President in the President's absence. In the second year, fulfills duties of President.

President

In the second year when the officer takes the position of President, organizes and presides over regular meetings of Executive Board and sets agenda with help from board members; represents SILS Alumni Association at campus functions as needed; serves (ex-officio) on the Board of Directors of the UNC General Alumni Association and attends quarterly meetings; speaks to graduating class at Spring and Winter commencement; presides over Alumni Day general business meeting; presents awards at commencement and Alumni Day events; assists with planning of Alumni Day and graduation activities; and assists with nomination of new officers.

Photo: Jodi Berkowitz smiles as David Woodbury passes the spoon to Kim Duckett, symbolizing the assumption of the presidency of the SILS Alumni Association.

Past President

During the third year when the officer takes the position of Past President, attends monthly Board meetings, offers advice and assistance to the new President and assists the Executive Board as needed. The Past President serves as Chair of the Nominating Committee and assists with planning of Alumni Day.

Treasurer

The Treasurer serves a two year term and keeps all financial records of the Association. The Treasurer is also responsible for depositing and disbursing the Association's funds in accordance with the Association's constitution. The Treasurer's mission is to assure that funds are managed to optimize the Association's efforts to achieve its goals and fulfill its mission. The Treasurer's responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following: depositing all Association income (dues, donations, event fees, etc.) within one week of receipt and maintaining a record of them; acknowledging all donations in writing within one week of deposit; disbursing funds on behalf of the Association (printing expenses, refreshments, facility fees, etc.) and maintaining a record of disbursements; maintaining current life and annual membership lists; reporting on the financial condition of the Association at all Board meetings; preparing and delivering to the President, by September 1 of each year, an annual financial report (July I through June 30); consulting with the Board and obtaining its approval for changes in investment strategy; serving on committees and performing other duties as requested by the Executive Board and as deemed necessary for the good of the Association. The Treasurer needs to have access to a branch of the North Carolina State Employees Credit Union (where the accounts are).

Secretary

The SILSAA Secretary serves a two year term. The Secretary is responsible for all formal communications on behalf of the Alumni Association. The Secretary attends and records the proceedings of all regular meetings of the Association; prepares and distributes minutes of the meetings in a timely manner; prepares and maintains the Board directory. The Secretary also organizes the Fall Student Reception, serves on committees, and performs other duties as necessary and/or as requested by the Executive Board.

COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR

The Communications Director serves a two-year term, focusing on SILSAA’s online communications with alumni. Each month, he or she conducts the “Featured Alum” interview. The Communications Director also periodically updates material on SILSAA’s website to maintain accuracy and interest. He or she participates in SILSAA board meetings and works closely with SILS’ Director of Communications on relevant projects.