LUAA Board of Directors member

The Lehigh University Alumni Association (LUAA) Board of Directors assists the Alumni Association staff in strategic planning to ensure that the activities and programs of LUAA are implemented in a manner consistent with the mission of the LUAA.

LUAA's Board members play an integral role in strengthening and expanding the reach of the Alumni Association by communicating and promoting LUAA's programs, services and events to the alumni community. One's acceptance of their nomination to serve as a member conveys their conscientious intent to actively contribute to the Board’s efforts which benefit our alumni at large.

Serve as an ambassador of and to alumni:
o Be alert to alumni concerns that can be addressed by LUAA’s mission, objectives, and
programs.
o Stay abreast of items of interest at Lehigh and communicate to other alumni. Communicate
and promote LUAA's events, services and programs to the alumni community.
o Represent the alumni’s interests, your decade, student affiliations, and other unique
characteristics about your Lehigh experience.

Serve as passionate, engaged Board and committee member:
o Serve actively on a committee, in its meetings, in establishing its goals, and in delivering on
them in and between the meetings (in person or remotely).
o Actively participate in all full Board meetings (October and March), Volunteer Leadership
Forum/Training (August-held in conjunction with Rally) and in other Board meetings and
activities.
o Stay on top of updates and administrative matters. Review agenda and supporting materials
prior to Board and committee meetings. Sign volunteer agreement, conflict-of-interest
policy, and follow By-Laws.

Lead by example by participating in fund raising efforts and contributing annually as you are able to the Lehigh Fund.
Proactively identify possible nominees the Board who can make significant contributions to the work of the Board and the organization.