2012 Board of Directors & Committees
Our Board of Directors oversees the operations of the Fresno Women's Network. Several committees manage the events, programs, and activities of the Fresno Women's Network. You can hone your leadership skills and meet interesting people by chairing or joining a committee. Many members are able to transfer the skills they've learned while serving on the board or a committee to other positions with the Fresno Women's Network, to their careers or to other community organizations. Below are the 2012 Board.
President - Cathy Ferguson
1st Vice President - Jayne McCallister
2nd Vice President -
Lisa Rinehart
Secretary - Kitty McManus
Treasurer - Jamie Eropkin
Parliamentarian - Cindy Merzon
Past President - Jennie Guadagno
Committee Chairs
Fund Development - Jayne McCallister
& Lisa Rinehart
The Fund Development committee secures financial support for Network activities through fund raising and sponsorships. They coordinate and promote marketing opportunities within the Network to Network members and businesses. These opportunities include luncheon sponsorships; newsletter and web site advertising, as well as package sponsorships. This committee is active year round and gives members valuable networking and fund-raising experience.
Community Connection -
Connie Smith
The Fresno Women’s Network is pleased to support local philanthropic organizations. Members are asked to bring various items to designated luncheons throughout the year. The Community Connection Committee selects the organizations, and arranges for pickup and delivery of the items.
Board Development -
Jennie Guadagno
The Board Development Chair interacts with the membership and finds candidates for open board positions. Interested members are nominated and selection is determined by a vote of the Board. Committee chairs, the Secretary, and the Treasurer all serve two-year terms. The Second Vice President agrees to a four-year term, serving as Second Vice President, First Vice President, President and Past President.
Public Relations - Rebecca Ault
The Public Relations Committee promotes the Network for the purpose of
growing the membership, increasing the scholarship fund, and supporting our
community. Committee members write press releases, distribute luncheon
flyers, coordinate newsletter inserts, and generally promote the Network and
its events. They also assist new members at luncheons and, coordinate the
"Buddy Bags" for luncheon guests. As liaisons to other Network committees,
Public Relations Committee members strengthen the Network's image through
consistency in all media to build name awareness and community presence.
Member Communications -
Katrina Tonkogolosuk
The Member Communications Committee is responsible for keeping its members informed of the various Network events. In addition to producing the monthly newsletter, this committee is also responsible for the power point presentation that plays at our monthly luncheons. Managing the content of the newsletter, developing new features, and seeking member-written articles, the Member Communications Committee works year-round providing news and information to the membership. Committee members also promote advertising sales to fund the newsletter and power point presentations.
Membership - Sandra Rodriguez-Lucero
The Membership Committee’s function is recruitment and
retention of members. Committee members identify existing membership needs, and
provide opportunities to meet those needs. They conduct membership surveys and
gather member feedback. The Committee welcomes new members into the Network at
monthly meetings and organize Network socials.
Program - Katie Avila
The Program Committee plans and orchestrates the monthly luncheon programs. Committee members develop a calendar of speakers that support the mission of the Network. The committee works with the Public Relations and Newsletter Committees to publicize the luncheons. The committee also polls the luncheon attendees to find out how well we are serving the interests of the membership with our luncheon speakers.
Special Events - Cheryl Hansen-Abshere
he Special Events Committee organizes special programs or events during the year that promote networking in a social setting other than the monthly luncheons. Committee members can work on all special programs or focus on a single event. Network at Night is the key event produced by this committee each year to promote networking in a trade show setting.
Legal - Aimee Kircher
The primary responsibility of this member of the Board is to give legal interpretation of any contract, policy, personnel issues and other affairs that may come before the Fresno Women’s Network. This position requires a background in law.
Web Site - Suzanne Moles
The Website Committee designs and maintains the content of the Fresno Women's Network's website. The website provides information about the Network's upcoming events and programs to current members and the public at large. The website also enables members and guests to register online for events. Committee members provide proofing of content, analyze traffic data, and promote the site's search engine rankings. Advertising opportunities are available on the website.
Scholarship - Jennifer Wojtas
As overseers of the entire scholarship process, the Scholarship Committee establishes criteria for scholarships, solicits applications, selects recipients, and awards the scholarships. The scholarships amounts awarded are based on several criteria, including financial need. The Scholarship Committee also administers the monthly luncheon raffle by gathering raffle prizes and selling tickets to luncheon attendees. Luncheon raffle ticket proceeds benefit the Fresno Women's Network Scholarship Fund. Other Network events held throughout the year partially benefit this fund as well.
Members-at-Large - Joan Meyers, Debbie Milla, Nykole Hibbs
Our At Large members are floating board members, filling in where needed, and taking on special projects that the board designates. These people may be called on to fill any of the board positions in the event that one becomes vacant mid-term.
St. Agnes Liaison - Jaime Huss
The Saint Agnes Liaison is a board member, that fills in where needed, taking on special projects that the board designates. This person may be called on to fill any board positions in the event that one becomes vacant mid-term
Further contact information and job descriptions are available in the
Members
area.
