IWF Nevada - Committees

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IWF NV Committees

The Nominating Committee:

This committee shall (a) establish criteria and qualifications for Officers and Directors; (b) seek out persons who meet those criteria; (c) nominate persons to be Officers and Directors; (d) assess the performance of Officers and Directors with the view to considering whether they should be nominated for another term; and (e) perform the duties described in Article V (A) of the Bylaws.

The Founders' Award Committee:

This Award is established to mentor and promote Leadership among women of high potential in the State of Nevada. Through procedures established by the Committee, it may be awarded to one or two participants in the categories of Large Business or Government or Small Business/Entrepreneur. The Awardee(s) receives transportation and registration to the North American IWF World Leadership Conference.

Statewide Gathering Committee:

This Committee in consultation with the President or Board, is charged with planning and executing the Biennial State meeting in the designated years.

Programs Committee:

This Committee in consultation with the President or Board, is charged with securing a program for the business meetings of the Forum. It shall have a Chair for the Las Vegas Branch and a Chair for the No. Nevada Branch.

The Membership Committee:

The Membership Committee shall review persons recommended to be Members and perform duties described in Article VI (A) of the ByLaws. There is not currently an active membership committee. Please email the Membership Director if you would like to be part of this committee.

Engagement Committee:

The purpose of the Engagement Committee is to introduce new members to the extraordinary opportunities associated with belonging to a global network of female leaders. Committee members will provide welcome, onboarding, orientation and support for new members, and identify diverse membership needs, including membership engagement, benefits and services. Responsibilities include welcome emails, meeting with new members, and seeking out inactive members to reengage them.

Audit Committee:

The Board of Directors or President shall appoint the Audit Committee prior to the end of the Treasurer's term so that an internal audit of the books of the Forum may be completed. The Treasurer may not be part of the Audit Committee or the Audit Report that shall be presented to the Board. She shall be available to the Committee for any questions it wishes addressed.

The Communications Committee:

The purpose of the Communications Committee is to develop and actively manage a communication plan and strategy to enhance IWF Nevada visibility and brand and to educate the public and members as to what IWF and its members represent. Committee members are responsible for helping develop and disseminate internal messaging through the website and other communications vehicles, conceiving and creating marketing materials, and overseeing social media efforts. The committee is the keeper of the brand messaging for the forum.

Finance Committee:

The Finance Committee is responsible for budgeting and financial planning and reporting, and monitoring of internal controls and accountability policies. It shall be chaired by the Treasurer. Committee members include the President, Vice-President and up to four (4) other members who may have a financial background, and who may or may not be on the Board. The Committee meets a minimum of once per year to establish the budget for the following year. Other meetings can be convened on an as needed or as requested by a committee member or the Board of Directors.

The Bylaws and Policy Committee:

The Bylaw and Policy Committee is responsible for drafting new Bylaws and amendments and new Policies and amendments as directed by the Board of Directors or President.