• UCHS AA Election of Officers
2010-2012 Officers:
- President - TBA - TBA
- Vice President - TBA - TBA
- Secretary - Marilyn Ray-Williams - Class of 1983
- Treasurer - Andre Coffer - Class of 1985
- Immediate Past President - Carmen Hemphill - Class of 1983
- Charter President - Michelle I. Gralnick - Class of 1980
Official Nomination for UCHS AA Officers
According to the University City High School Alumni Association bylaws, approved May 2005 and revised March 2011, the UCHS AA Nominating Committee is an Ad-Hoc committee composed of the current Ex-Officio members and Past Presidents of the UCHS AA. Prior to the September Council meeting in odd numbered years, the Nominating Committee will convene, and select a Chairperson. The UCHS AA Secretary will solicit nominations from the UCHS AA Board. Nominations will be sent to the Committee, who will verify eligibility and acceptance of the nomination, then present a slate of all eligible candidates to the Council at the October meeting. The Committee will then send ballots that reflect the slate to all members of the UCHS AA Board with a deadline for receipt of votes. The Committee will tabulate returned ballots. Only ballots returned by the deadline will be tabulated. Election is by simple majority of votes cast in favor of the Candidates.
Term of office will run for two calendar years (January - December) UNLESS the individual resigns or is relieved of his/her duties earlier; in such cases, a replacement will be appointed by the remaining Officers, in consultation with the Ex-Officio Members, for remaining months until the next election. Each officer may be elected to the same position for two consecutive terms provided s/he meets all the requirements of the office. After a minimum of a two-year hiatus, an individual may be elected again to a position s/he previously held.
Officers must be Members in Good Standing. The President must be a Graduate; all other officers may be a Graduate or Classmate. To be eligible for nomination as an Officer, an individual must have served one full year on the Board. Regular communications of the four officers will be maintained, with meetings convened as needed.
Elected Officer responsibilities include:
• President - Convenes and presides over meetings of the Executive Council, working in consultation with Council members to create strategies for satisfying the mission of the UCHS AA. Represents the UCHS AA as needed. Actively participates in identification, solicitation and orientation of Committee Chairpersons and Alumni Ambassadors. Is a signatory on all bank accounts and has password access to PayPal, voicemail, website and database as well as a key to the UCHS AA office, for duration of his/her term of office. Once term of office ends, becomes the Immediate Past President, unless re-elected to second term of office.
• Vice President - When President cannot attend meetings, serves in his/her stead. Convenes and chairs Committee Chairperson Replacement Committee. Participates in strategic planning. Serve as liaison to sub-committees as needed.
• Recording Secretary – Sends out Council meeting notices and records RSVPs to insure a quorum will be present. Prepares and disseminates Agenda, and records and disseminates Minutes for monthly Council meetings and for Alumni Board meeting. Keeps files of Committee reports. Creates, maintains and distributes Council roster.
• Treasurer - Maintains bank account(s), deposits income, pays bills and prepares monthly Income/Expense Reports for Executive Council meetings. Consults with committees/sub-committees on development of and adherence to their budgets. Maintains 501(c)(3) compliance. Completes annual tax forms and other required reports. Participates in decision making regarding any investment income. Is signatory on all bank accounts and has password access to PayPal account for duration of his/her term of office.
Non-elected Officers:
Immediate Past President - The individual who last served a full term as President prior to the current President Must be a Member in Good Standing in order to retain voting rights.
Charter President - Specifically Michelle I. Gralnick. Must be a Member in Good Standing in order to retain voting rights. An automatic signatory on all bank accounts held by the UCHS AA, with access to any/all password protected accounts (including but not limited to voicemail, website, database) as well as to the UCHS AA office, wherever it may be located.
