Advisory Council

The People Behind
The Pride

The OU Band Alumni Association is guided by a council of former Pride of Oklahoma members who are passionate about preserving the legacy of this organization and investing in its future. These are the people who show up.

Advisory Council

Executive Board &
Members At-Large

Cindy Bortz-Hawkins, President — **Cindy Bortz-Hawkins**President

Nick Nicholson, Vice President — **Nick Nicholson**Vice President

Grant Gregory, Secretary — **Grant Gregory**Secretary

Graeme Biggs, Treasurer — **Graeme Biggs**Treasurer

Randy Gibson, Historian — **Randy Gibson**Historian

Steve Fry, Advisory Board — **Steve Fry**Advisory Board

Jenny Blair, Advisory Board — **Jenny Blair**Advisory Board

Jeff Stanley, Advisory Board — **Jeff Stanley**Advisory Board

Position Descriptions

What Each Role Does

President

Oversees and coordinates the work of the executive board
Presides at board and general membership meetings
Serves as the official contact and representative of the organization
Authorized signer on contracts and payment authorizations
Serves as ex-officio member of all committees except nominating
Connects alumni, university, and community to support the organization

Vice President

Works as the primary aide to the president
Helps lead the organization toward its goals and policies
Performs president's duties in their absence
Serves as an active participant in each committee
Carries out duties as outlined in bylaws or as assigned

Treasurer

Maintains permanent records of organization funds and transactions
Chairs the budget committee and prepares the annual budget
Pays all organization bills as authorized by the board
Prepares reports for every board meeting and an annual financial report
Ensures all taxes and required reports are submitted on time

Secretary

Takes minutes at all board and general membership meetings
Posts minutes within 7 days of each meeting
Handles OUBAA correspondence as directed by the president
Maintains and preserves organization records and documents

Historian

Records the annual history of the organization through photos and written documentation
Actively seeks and preserves historical records of the organization

Officers At-Large

Assumes responsibility for roles as assigned by the president
Leads committees as designated by the president

Get in Touch

Questions for
the Board?

Whether you're interested in getting more involved, have questions about the organization, or want to learn about serving on the advisory board, we'd love to hear from you.

Email: chawkins@OUPrideAlumni.org
Mail: OU Band Alumni Association
P.O. Box 6212
Norman, OK 73070
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The People BehindThe Pride

Executive Board &Members At-Large