Get Involved with the Chicago Hokies!
If you are an alumnus/alumna that loves Virginia Tech and would like to keep the Hokie spirit alive in the Chicago, Illinois and surrounding areas. The below position is currently open.
President
The chapter president will serve as the chapter’s primary point of contact for alumni, students, parents of students, friends of the University, University Advancement, and the Alumni Association. They are responsible for leading all aspects of the chapter’s activities.
Tasks & Duties:
- Preside over all meetings, including regular meetings of the executive committee
- Serve as the primary Alumni Association representative within the community
- Serve as an ex-officio member of all committees (if applicable)
- Submit annual chapter plan on or before July 1st each year
- Keep in regular contact with VTAA chapter liaison about plans and other chapter information and issues
- Review outstanding chapter awards checklist monthly to ensure compliance
- Help recruit and cultivate alumni leaders and volunteers in your area
- Encourage support of Virginia Tech through time, talent, and treasure
- Disseminate Advancement messages to chapter officers and members as needed.
- Encourage and thank volunteers!
- Train and prepare President-Elect for the office of President
- Perform other duties with the chapter as needed.
Time Commitment:
Dependent on chapter need; Approximately 6-10 hours per month.
If you are interested, please email Christi Lineberry, assistant director of chapter programs, at cbragg@vt.edu.
President-Elect
The chapter president-elect will serve as the chapter’s secondary point of contact for alumni, students, parents of students, friends of the University, University Advancement, and the Alumni Association. They are responsible for shadowing and supporting the chapter in all aspects of the chapter’s activities with the expectation they will serve as future president when the chapter president chooses to step down.
Tasks & Duties:
- Co-preside over all meetings, including regular meetings of the executive committee
- Serve as the secondary Alumni Association representative within the community
- Serve as an ex-officio member of all committees (if applicable)
- Assist the president in submitting annual chapter plan on or before July 1st each year
- Keep in regular contact with VTAA chapter liaison about plans and other chapter information and issues
- Review outstanding chapter awards checklist monthly to ensure compliance
- Help recruit and cultivate alumni leaders and volunteers in your area
- Encourage support of Virginia Tech through time, talent, and treasure
- Disseminate Advancement messages to chapter officers and members as needed.
- Encourage and thank volunteers!
- Learn from the chapter president in preparation for the office of President
- Perform other duties with the chapter as needed.
Time Commitment:
Dependent on chapter need; Approximately 6-10 hours per month.
If you are interested, please email Christi Lineberry, assistant director of chapter programs, at cbragg@vt.edu.
Treasurer
The Chapter Treasurer is responsible for the financial records and operations of the chapter. They are responsible to both the chapter leadership and the general membership of the chapter on all fiscal matters.
Tasks & Duties:
- Attend regular meetings
- Establish a budget for the chapter’s year of activities
- Maintain chapter checking accounts and other funds
- Record all chapter financial transactions
- Pay all financial obligations for the chapter
- Submit financial reports as requested to the Alumni Association
- Submit year-end financial report to the Alumni Association by July 1
- Perform other duties within the chapter as needed
- Attendance at all chapter events is highly recommended
Time Commitment:
Dependent on chapter need; Approximately 6 hours per month.
If you are interested, please email Christi Lineberry, assistant director of chapter programs, at cbragg@vt.edu.