The Sedona Women Committees |
The Sedona Women make a difference through our many wonderful Committees. Committee work is fun and rewarding and you meet so many fabulous gals! Communications Committee The Communications Committee is responsible for getting information to our members in a variety of ways, including email and the website. The job of informing members of meetings, events, and special news in a clear, positive, and timely manner is absolutely vital to the organization and requires this committee to work very closely with each other and with all other committees and Board members. Community Service Community Service is an integral part of the TSW mission, and over the years this committee has accomplished an impressive list of projects, including Oak Creek Cleanups and St. Andrew's Community Dinners, among others. It guides the organization toward its mission of “Making a Difference." The committee oversees the selection and implementation of worthwhile community service projects authorized by the TSW Board, and encourages the general membership to participate in these events. Membership Committee The Membership Committee coordinates new, renewing, and current members. It is responsible for staffing the membership table at monthly meetings, where information and forms are available for new members to join, returning members to renew their membership, and guests to register for the meeting. The committee provides reports of member information to the TSW Board, and information to committee chairs about members who have expressed interest in serving on their committees. Additionally, the committee is responsible for overseeing the annual membership mailing in August of each year. Program Committee The Program Committee is ideal for women who are creative, inquisitive, and fun-loving. Its mission is to decide on nine or ten inspiring, thoughtful, interactive, informative, and fun programs for the upcoming year. It is comprised of five to ten members including a chair or co-chairs. The program calendar runs from September through May. The committee meets monthly to coordinate the programs and plan for the next year. The committee presents its slate of proposed programs to the Board for approval in April. The committee monitors all programs to assure a successful and smooth execution. Becoming a member of the Program Committee is one of the best ways to meet and get to know other women. In addition to being tremendous fun and a use of your creative juices, it is a terrific way to bring your passions and interests to all The Sedona Women. Public Relations Committee The Public Relations Committee works in close coordination with TSW committees, such as Program and Community Service, to keep the public informed of upcoming events as well as past accomplishments through press releases and other media outreach. Media outlets may include SRRN, KUDOS, Chamber of Commerce, Sedona.Biz, local radio, and more. Help us spread the word about the remarkable work we do as The Sedona Women. Scholarship Committee The Scholarship Committee has the rewarding job of reviewing applications and recommending final candidates for the Helen Wolfe Scholarship each year. The scholarships are awarded to women whose educations have been interrupted and who are planning to resume their education. The committee notifies various Arizona colleges and vocational schools of the scholarship availability and also gets the word out about the scholarship in the Verde Valley area by distributing flyers to libraries, local stores, and businesses, as well as contacting local newspapers. Once applications are received, the committee reviews them and selects the most qualified candidates. The committee then presents its recommendations to the Board for final approval in May. The committee contacts each applicant personally after the final scholarship recipients are chosen. Social Committee The Social Committee makes arrangements for luncheons after the general meetings at various local restaurants. In the spring, in lieu of a lunch at a restaurant, the committee plans ten or so in-home lunches, securing hostesses to open their homes for these intimate events. In late August, the committee secures a hostess for a welcome back party that includes a theme with decorations. The committee is responsible for planning an end-of-the-meeting-year party in May, and several other parties. The committee secures members to host these events and helps with setup and cleanup. The committee is also responsible for planning any other social events during the year. Trips Committee The Trips Committee might be the most fun of all the committees. It is responsible for selecting and organizing one-, two-, and three-day trips and adventures. Committee members should have good computer skills, organizational skills, people skills, negotiation skills, a willingness to go on the trips, and a love for travel and adventure. If you possess one or more of these skills, please consider joining the Trips Committee. Ways & Means Committee Ways and Means combines creativity, philanthropy, and camaraderie to raise funds for the Helen Wolfe Scholarship Fund and for community service activities. It plans one major or several small fundraisers/events during the year. The committee welcomes organizers, creative thinkers, and worker bees, and while it is critical to achieving TSW’s philanthropic goals, it equally embraces the friendships created in the process. Welcoming Committee The Welcoming Committee is the first contact many people have with TSW. Committee members greet members and guests at TSW monthly program meetings. It works closely with the Membership Committee to direct guests to register for the meeting and to provide information to those wishing to join as a new member. It welcomes attendees and helps everyone find their name badge or temporary guest tag. Committee members accompany new members and guests into the meeting room and introduce them to others. The committee orders new badges as needed throughout the year. It schedules and organizes a New Member Orientation twice a year, as needed. |