SOM Alumnae Association
Ellen Zane to speak at March 13th SOMAA Speaker Series. Register Now!
FINAL REMINDER: Don't miss this opportunity to participate in the March 13, 2007 SOMAA Spring Speaker Series featuring Ellen Zane, President and Chief Executive Officer of Tufts-New England Medical Center and Floating Hospital for Children.
Tuesday, March 13, 2007, 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
409 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston, MA
6:00 pm - Welcome & Introduction
6:15 pm - Live Case Study with Ellen Zane and Cynthia Ingols
7:15 pm - Q & A/ Open Discussion
7:45 pm - Networking Reception
Refresh your MBA skills by joining us for this interactive and live case study with CEO Ellen Zane. Professor Cynthia Ingols will introduce a new SOM case study about how Zane led transformational change at the medical center. Zane will add stories about how she acquired the skills to undertake such a complex task; how she began the process at the medical center; the significant milestones in the transformational process; and key strategies she is using to sustain change at Tufts-NEMC. Engage with Zane and others about the challenging role of women as turn-around leaders and the special approaches and skills women bring to this work.
The writing of the case was made possible by a grant from The Patrina Foundation and was written by Cynthia Ingols and Lisa Brem '97.
Cost:
SOMAA Professional Members - Gratis*
General Members, Non-members, Guests - $60.00
Students - $20.00
Seating is limited, so register online today.
*Professional Membership dues allow free admittance to the SOMAA Speaker Series. Annual dues are $75.
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Are you interested in serving on the Alumnae Association Board?
The Simmons School of Management Alumnae Association (SOMAA) is seeking candidates for open positions on the SOMAA Board of Directors. SOMAA Board members are elected to an initial two-year term. At the end of her second year of service, a Board member may choose to remain on the Board for up to four years.
Open Positions:
There are currently three open Chair positions. All Chair positions are voting members of the Board.
Fundraising and Development Chair: This position works to spearhead the Board’s fundraising efforts in collaboration with the School of Management’s Office of Development and Alumnae Relations (ODAR).
Membership Chair: This position oversees all SOMAA membership activities, including but not limited to maintaining membership records, recruiting new members and retaining existing members. This is a newly created Board position.
Networking and Career Services Chair: This position is responsible for activities designed to bring alumnae together in social, networking, or personal development programs. This position is also responsible for advocating for programs and activities that support alumnae career aspirations.
The Board is also recruiting for Associate Board Members. Associate members provide the Board with support and a broader representation of the alumnae community. The SOM Alumnae Association provides training and development opportunities to position Associate members for Chair positions. Associate Members are non-voting members of the Board.
Detailed position descriptions for the open Board position can be found on the SOMAA alumnet website.
General Board Member Responsibilities:
• Attend and actively participate in monthly Board meetings (four in person Board meetings and seven phone meetings) and the annual Board retreat
• Be fully conversant in the mission, goals, policies and current activities of the Board; be capable of describing this to other SOM alumnae
• Encourage alumnae participation in SOMAA and SOM alumnae events
• Encourage SOM alumnae to become professional members of the SOMAA and to donate to the SOM Annual Fund
• Contribute to the SOM Annual Fund at or above the Leadership level
• Serve on 1-2 standing Board committees
• Actively participate in SOM and SOMAA activities
• Assist in the documentation of SOMAA policies and procedures
Preferred Qualifications for All Board Members:
• Demonstrated commitment to SOM
• Interest in contributing to the alumnae community
• Leadership abilities
• Ability to think strategically
• Team player who would complement the diversity and capabilities of current Board make-up
• Commitment to give required time
• Initiative and ability to make an impact in the position
• Prior board experience (This is not required for Associate Board Members.)
Applications:
Applicants are asked to submit a resume and letter of interest to somaa@simmons.edu by March 15, 2007. The letter of interest shall include the following information:
• Position you are interested in
• Description of your background and experience, including any prior Board experience
• How your skills and experience relates to the preferred qualifications for the position
If you have any questions about the process or the positions, please direct your inquiries to: somaa@simmons.edu.
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It is Not Too Late To Join SOMAA!
The School of Management Alumnae Association offers a new membership and fee structure that increases member benefits and provides more value to both MBA and Executive Education alumnae. The SOM Alumnae Association's goal is to ensure that all MBA and Executive Education alumnae maintain a sense of community and share opportunities to continue their personal and professional development. It is not too late to become a Professional Member of the SOM Alumnae Association and still take advantage of member benefits.
Alumnae who pay their $75 dues to join as Professional Members will receive complimentary admittance to the SOMAA Speaker Series on March 13, 2007 featuring an interactive and live case study on leading change with Ellen Zane, President & CEO of Tufts New England Medical Center and Floating Hospital for Children led by the SOM's own, Professor Cynthia Ingols. They will also receive discounts to the Annual Meeting and Champagne Reception this spring.
As our membership grows, we are able to add even more value, so please join us and encourage your fellow SOM friends to join this powerful network of women, too. Click here to see a listing of SOMAA 2007 Professional Members. It's not too late to add your name to this list! We look forward to serving you!
Sincerely,
SOMAA Board of Directors
Joan Tomaceski '91
Tricia Spellman '96
Mercedes Forcier '04
Diane Riemer '02
Maicharia Weir Lytle '05
Lora Nielsen '04
Sherri Schwaninger '97
Grace Velardi '05
Morgan Herman '06
Christina Martin '06
Join or renew your membership today!
Please send checks payable to:
Simmons SOMAA
409 Commonwealth Avenue
Boston, MA 02215
or
Call Abbie Mohlin at 617.521.3825 to charge your dues by phone. American Express, MasterCard, and Visa are accepted.
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The Simmons SOMAA’s goal is to ensure all alumnae maintain a sense of community and have opportunities to continue their personal and professional development. We look forward to serving you this year.
Visit the 2006-2007 SOM Alumnae Association online here.
You can contact the SOMAA directly by email at: somaa@simmons.edu.
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Join Simmons SOM eGroup
Stay in Touch with Alumnae without Leaving Your Desk
Wish you could stay in touch with other alumnae from the convenience of your own desk? Then join the lively email discussion group of SOM alumnae. It's moderated, in a low-key minimal way, by Peg Kelley '88. The group now has more than 200 members, and all SOM alumnae are invited! Current students may subscribe in the June before graduation. Topics include job opportunities, events of interest to alumnae and working women, requests for information, news of business funding options...and more. How to join? Go to http://www.yahoo.com and click on Groups/Clubs in the "connect" area toward the top of the home page. This will bring you to a page that says, "What is a Group?" and "Join a Group." Under "Join a Group" enter simmonssom (all lowercase and no spaces) and select search. Now you will be at our group page. If you're already a member of Yahoo, then just click "sign in" on the upper right. If you're not a member of Yahoo, click on "register" on the upper right, and enter the requested information. It's FREE. You will then be admitted to the list. Peg will send you a welcome note to confirm your subscription. (It takes more words to describe the process than time to do it!) If you have any questions or difficulty subscribing, contact Peg at 617.926.4845 or via email at kelley@facplus.com.
Posted on July 20, 2006 3:53 PM
