Board of Directors & Committees

	Board of Directors & Committees


	PWCC Board of Directors PWCC offers leadership and volunteer opportunities for members to get involved, strengthen the organization, and generate new education and networking opportunities for our existing members. It’s also a great way for members to get to build relationships faster and to utilize or hone skills outside of the office. Click on a board member's email to contact. PWCC BOARD OF DIRECTORS President Sandy McKeen smckeen@ges.com GES Exposition Services Vice President Pam Flaherty pflaherty@schwartzbrothers.com Schwartz Brothers Insurance Immediate Past President Erin Ziaja Erin.Ziaja@sdma.com Sedgwick Treasurer Marlene Franke marlene.c.franke@gmail.com Franke & Associates Secretary Kathryn C. Toth kathryn.toth@rbs.com ABN AMRO Bank NV PWCC ADMINISTRATION Debbie Gidley admin@pwcc.org Gidley Management Group 312.263.1808 PWCC COMMITTEES Programs The Programs Committee is responsible for securing speakers for PWCC’s monthly luncheons. To this end, the Programs Committee: Vets speakers from a cross-section of industry sectors; Reviews member and guests’ suggestions for speakers and topics; Secures relevant, high-profile women (at least one of which is nationally recognized) to speak at PWCC’s monthly luncheon; Maintains relationship with speaker throughout the year; and Interfaces with the Media Relations Committee to ensure that all logistical & technical requirements are satisfied Co-Chairs: Pam Flaherty – Schwartz Brothers Insurance pflaherty@schwartzbrothers.com Noeleen McGrath – McGrath Communications noeleen@mcgrathcomm.com Hospitality The Hospitality Committee is responsible for ensuring that new and existing members are welcomed and integrated into the PWCC community. To this end, the Hospitality committee: Seeks members with outgoing personalities committed to attending events ½ hour early to be greet members and guests and to assist with networking connections; Facilitates introductions between new and existing members by identifying members with similar interests; Interface with the monthly-luncheon vendors to coordinate food, room set-up; Hosts monthly New Member Meet and Greet events before each luncheon; May be asked to serve as Table Facilitators at monthly luncheons; Presents the Board with ideas to facilitate networking at luncheons; Establishes the process and contacts members who have expressed an interest in joining a committee; and Hospitality Committee normally meets for 1-1/2 hours, 2-4 times per year outside of scheduled PWCC events. Co-Chairs: Julie M Aponte – J. Aponte & Associates, LLC japonte@apontelaw.com Mary Roupp mary_roupp@sbcglobal.net Membership The Membership Committee is responsible for retaining existing members and recruiting new members. To this end, the Membership Committee: Provides prospective members with membership information; Communicates member benefits; Works on initiatives to enhance member satisfaction; Undertakes several strategic membership initiatives each year to improve the member experience: Staffs the membership information table at each monthly luncheon. Chair: Margaret Brennan – David A. Noyes & Co. mbrennan@danoyes.com Communications The Communications Committee is responsible for ensuring all media and communication materials distributed by PWCC conform to brand standards. To this end, the Communications Committee: Approves and/or drafts press releases and other written materials about PWCC; Manages content and design of PWCC’s web site; Develops, writes, edits and designs a variety of materials, including web site contact, marketing brochures, membership recruitment materials and speaker packets; Approves and/or draft speaker biographies; Remains knowledgeable of communication/media trends and reports these trends to the Board; and Provides editorial feedback on communications developed by other committees and PWCC administration; Prepares Press Releases as needed. Chair: Pat Petrow – Trans Union ppetrow@transunion.com Media Relations The Media Relations Committee is responsible for building awareness of PWCC by utilizing media placements to announce PWCC events. To this end, the Media Relations Committee: Leverages contacts with Chicago-area businesswomen to secure media placements and advertising resources; Distributes press releases and promotes PWCC’s monthly luncheons; Interfaces with the Programs Committee to ensure that speaker biographies are prepared at least two months in advance; Makes personal contacts with reporters who specialize in covering women’s issues; and Develops marketing materials to promote PWCC’s monthly speakers and luncheons. Co-Chairs: Suzanne Reade – Nu Skin Enterprises sreade@sreadeinc.com Jeannie Taylor – Prudential Financial Eugenia.taylor@prudential.com Corporate Sponsorship The Corporate Sponsorship Committee is responsible for pursuing partnership opportunities with Chicago-area businesses interested. To this end, the Corporate Partner Committee: Leverages existing member relationships to secure financial contributions from local businesses; Explains the various contribution levels and corresponding corporate benefits; and Promotes PWCC within the Chicago Business Community. The Corporate Sponsorship Committee meets 4 times per year, primarily before a PWCC luncheon to discuss strategies for soliciting and stewarding corporate sponsors. Co-Chairs: M. Mercedes Badia-Tavas – Badia-Tavas Law Group, Ltd. mercedes@btlawgroup.net Melissa A Litton – Litton Associates malitton@msn.com Special Events The Special Events Committee is responsible for organizing special events, including PWCC’s Annual SpringBoard Social and Members’ Only Wine & Dine. To this end, the Special Events Committee: Generates ideas for additional networking events; Identifies locations to house special events; Plans the event, with the assistance of the Board, including menu, entertainment and theme; Seeks outgoing members with creative ideas that are interested in planning and organizing events; Majority of communication is done via e-mail with meetings occurring close to event dates; Meeting time and locations vary but are often held in Lincoln Park around 5:00 p.m. Co-Chairs: Mindy B Shafer – DOC Wine Bar mindy@docwinebarchicago.com Jessica Abernathy jessica@kramerspetsitting.com Kramer's Pet Sitting

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