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NAWBO San Antonio 2010-2011 Committees

An Income of Her Own (AIOHO) Committee

The AIOHO Committee plans, coordinates and conducts all activities and events of the An Income of Her Own teen women mentoring program. These activities include fundraising, grant writing, event planning and coordination, Business Plan competition and awards and school liason and volunteer coordination.

Chair: Melanie Kirk (mkirk@atkgcpa.com)

Communications and PR Committee

The Communications and PR Committee

Chair: Debi Pfitzenmeir (debi@pfitzpr.com)

Corporate and Economic Development

The Corporate and Economic Development Committee is responsible for the cultivation of corporate partner relationships and special event sponsors for the chapter. The committee also develops a network of financial and educational resources that contribute to the economic development of individual members.

Chair: Elise Cox (corporate@nawbosa.org)

Entrepreneurial Spirit Awards (ESA) Gala Committee

The ESA Gala Committee plans, coordinates, and produces the annual Entrepreneurial Spirit Awards Gala which recognizes outstanding women business owners in the community. In addition to recognizing amazing women in the community, we also recognize the scholarship recipients from our teen mentoring program. This committee is a lot of work and a lot of fun. Join us as we plan and coordinate our 2011 Gala!

Chair: Patsy Foxworth (esachair@nawbosa.org)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee is responsible for the financial affairs and financial planning of the chapter, including quarterly review of operating and financial statements, reporting its findings to the board and supervising the investments of the chapter. The Finance Committee is responsible for the implementation of sound financial procedures by the chapter as designated in the chapter policies and procedures documentation.

Chair: Virginia Lopez Rodriguez (finance@nawbosa.org)

Membership Committee

The Membership Committee promotes the growth of diverse chapter membership through recruitment, hospitality, orientation and retention. We manage the chapter's member and prospect databases and the retention process.

Chair: Lisa C Smith (membership@nawbosa.org)

Programs Committee

The Programs Committee develops meeting programs and speakers relevant to the chapter's needs. The committee collects member feedback for the purpose of continuously improving program delivery. The committee plans and executes chapter socials and the Annual Gala.

Chair: Linda Elliott (linda@elliottconnection.com)

Public Policy Committee

The Public Policy Committee educates chapter members on issues that impact their ability to do business at the local, state and federal levels. It helps members explore opportunities to do business with governments and large corporations and links them to resources for certifications. It represents NAWBO with elected and government officials on issues affecting women business owners.


Chair: Susan Eason (skeason@aol.com)