Last Day for PCAA Board Candidate Submissions

CALL FOR CANDIDATES
The Prescott College Alumni Association (PCAA) is issuing this "Call for
Candidates" from among its Active Members for consideration for
nomination for five seats on the PCAA Board of Directors. Each seat will
be for a three-year term beginning July 1, 2008 and ending on June 30,
2011. As stated in the PCAA bylaws all Directors must be (a) former
students of Prescott College, (b) over the age of 21, and (c) of good moral
character. Every individual that has ever graduated from or attended classes at Prescott College (RDP, ADP, MAP) is considered an alumnus and is eligible for active membership status in the Prescott College Alumni
Association (PCAA).

Deadline to submit names for nomination is May 15, 2008.

Names need to
be submitted in writing or via email to: Prescott College Office of Alumni
Relations, 220 Grove Ave. Prescott, AZ 86301, msmith@prescott.edu
or FAXED to: 928-776-5228 along with a personal background and a brief
statement as to why you would like to be on the board. The final ballot will
be compiled by the end of May and the election will be held in June.
Please consider serving on the PCAA Board and helping us to continue the
connection among Prescott College alumni!
Board of Directors Position Description

A member of the PCAA Board of Directors is elected to hold the position
based on demonstrated support, involvement, and commitment to Prescott
College and its mission. In accepting this three-year appointment, an
individual agrees to fulfill the responsibilities associated with Board
membership.

These include, but are not limited to:

Attending and Participating in all scheduled Board meetings. These
are held quarterly via conference call except for the first fall meeting
of each year, which is held in Prescott. All Directors are expected to
make travel plans to attend this meeting if at all possible.

Familiarizing yourself with the programs and activities sponsored,
organized, and coordinated by the Alumni Association and
participating in them to the extent possible, including campus events.

Assisting the College in meeting its fundraising goals.

Offering ideas to help make the Board of Directors and the Alumni
Association more meaningful to the alumni constituency and initiating
Board activities and projects.

Serving actively on Board committees and task forces as assigned.

Supporting Prescott College financially each year. All Directors are
required to be annual donors.

Representing and being a spokesperson for Prescott College and the
Alumni Association in your community. This involves talking to
prospective students, organizing alumni get-togethers in your area,
and similar activities.

Seeking out and encouraging talented and distinguished alumni for
the Board of Directors, other alumni activities such as presenting at a
Career Network Series, and alumni awards such as the Desert Star.

Being an ambassador, publicist, and advocate of the Alumni
Association and of Prescott College.
Sample list of possible PCAA Board of Director
tasks/assignments

Organizing a regional gathering or hosting a gathering at your home
in collaboration with the Office of Alumni Relations.

Leading an alumni fundraising campaign for the Annual Fund, other
building purchases or remodels, an alumni scholarship, etc.

Phoning 25-50 people from your class during the Annual Phonathon.

Planning an alumni get-together or outing in your area (e.g. happy
hour gathering, day hike, etc.).

Assisting with idea generation and planning for Alumni Reunions.