Background
On a cold Sunday evening in Queens, New York in 1959, two ‘Cornwallians’ got together with a small group of ‘Old Boys’ and started the Cornwall College Old Boy’s Association. Over the years, the association has had its ‘ups and downs’ but has never faltered in its mission of helping Cornwall College and the communities in which its members live.
Operation
The association is managed by an executive committee consisting of the officers and the chair of all committees.
Election of the officers takes place annually by a plurality of votes of the active members present and voting in person. The chair of the committee is appointed by the President. Roberts” rule of order is the governing parliamentary authority on conflicts arising on procedure.
The current officers’ positions held are President, Vice-President, Secretary, Treasurer, Financial Secretary, Business Manager, Asst-Business Manager, Sergeant at–Arms and two Members-at-large.
The committees are Education, Membership Development, Sports, Business/Entertainment and Journal. All committees consist of a minimum of five members, and the President is an ex-officio member of the committees.
Membership consists of active and associate members. An active member is a former student of Cornwall College whose reputation and general conduct is above reproach. An associate member is any person whose reputation is above reproach, shows interest in the work of the association, and is recommended by an active member. This person, (male or female) must be approved by a majority of the active members of the association.
Values
In the pursuit of our objectives, we are guided by honesty, integrity, respect for others, sincerity, love and the fear of God. We will give service diligently, to the best of our ability, without expecting a reward in return.