The Program Committee’s mission is to create and organize events that expand The Forum’s mission to advance women leaders in the region by providing members with unique, sophisticated and important programs and networking opportunities, which support both individual member and organizational growth and influence.
It feels great to work with remarkable women and when a program comes together and is received with excitement – to get that “wow” result. — Marlene Henkin
Committee activities include:
- Establish annual calendar of programs.
- Organize the logistics of designated signature programs and the creation of other innovative events to support The Forum’s mission.
- Collaborate and communicate with other committees and the Board, especially on signature and cross committee programs, such as providing suggestions to the Board for the annual Leadership Breakfast speaker and identifying great locales for the holiday and annual “non-program” networking events.
- Coordinate with The Forum office on event logistics.
- Assure events meet the needs and interests of Forum members.
- Assure events meet high quality standards.
- Assign committee members to chair designated programs.
- Coordinate with Engagement Committee on Affinity Group versus Program events.
Committee member responsibilities include:
- Participate in regular committee meetings.
- Provide honest feedback on suggestions for new and ongoing events, and continue to upgrade the quality of the programs.
- Act as liaison with other committees.
- Volunteer to chair or co-chair select events of interest by developing and organizing programs and coordinating logistics with The Forum office.
- Update Program Committee on status of programs in process.
Meeting schedule for 2009:
Meetings alternate months between face-to-face meetings and teleconference. Location to be determined.