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Board of Directors

President Barbara Schlaefer

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The President is the principal officer of the chapter.  She presides at all meetings of the chapter, executive committee and board of directors. She sets the agenda for the Board meetings and appoints committees deemed necessary by the Board. The President also serves as an ex-official member of all committees except the nominating committee.

If you have questions or suggestions for NAWBO Greater Madison, contact the President at bschlaefer@jc-rose.com.


Past President Kim Ruef

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The Past President serves as an advisor to the President.  She chairs the nominating committee and assists the board as necessary.

Contact the Vice President at kim.ruef@wegnercpas.com.



President-elect Mary Kay Aide

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The President-Elect assists the President in the chapters planning and administration and performs the duties in her absence.  She becomes familiar with all the committees and their responsibilities to assist in recruiting and delegation efforts. Should the office of the President become vacant, the President-Elect will step into this role.

If you have questions or suggestions for NAWBO-Greater Madison, please contact the President-Elect at marykay@spaforyoursoulcoach.com.


Membership Director Mary Kay Aide

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The Membership Director, with her committee, is responsible for promoting the growth of a diverse chapter membership through the activities of recruitment, hospitality, orientation, and retention.

They are also responsible for managing the chapters member and prospect database and the application process, both in accordance with NAWBO policy.

If you would like to join the Membership Committee, please contact the Membership Director at marykay@spaforyoursoulcoach.com.


Corporate & Economic Development Director

 

 The Corporate & Economic Development Director, with her committee, is responsible for the cultivation of corporate partner relationships and special event sponsors for the chapter, and any other sources of revenue deemed appropriate by the board.  The committee is also develops a network of financial and educational resources that contribute to the economic development of individual members.

The Corporate and Economic Development Committee collaborates with the Outreach Committee in community support efforts.


Public Policy Director


The Public Policy Director, with her committee, is responsible for the public policy education of chapter members through the communication of NAWBOs public policy positions and activities and the coordination of all legislative visits by chapter members.

It also coordinates chapter relations with local and regional political and public policy leaders and encourages their participation in chapter meetings.


Program & Special Events Director Terri Pfaff


The Program & Special Events Director, with her committee, is responsible for developing the meeting programs and speakers relevant to the chapter needs for each operating year. After each meeting, the committee collects member evaluations for each meeting and regularly reviews member comments for the purpose of continuously improving program delivery.  

The Program and Special Events Committee submits attendance lists to the membership director and treasurer after each meeting.
 
The Program and Special Events Committee plans, coordinates, and produces all chapter special events, including fund-raising and awards programs, while collaborating with the Corporate and Economic Development Committee. It coordinates event marketing and promotion with the Public Relations Committee

If you would like to join the Program and Special Events Committee or have program suggestions, please email the Director at teresa987@charter.net.


Public Relations Director Susan Marie


The Public Relations Director, with her committee, communicates all public information about the chapters activities and events to the chapter's constituents throughout the community. Through a marketing plan that it creates, it is responsible for managing the chapters brand image and developing consistent media opportunities for both chapter activities and chapter members. The committee also coordinates all printed collaterals and publications and ensures that they are branded consistently to NAWBO's published standards.  

The Public Relations Committee collaborates with the Communications Committee in supporting the consistent and timely flow of communication. The core communication tools include, but are not limited to, press releases, print ads, directory listings and the chapter newsletter.

You may contact the Director at susan.marie220@gmail.com.


Communications Director Melodee Patterson

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The Communications Director, with her committee, coordinates the dissemination of any and all information related to the growth, education, development, community programs or public policy issues of the board and chapter to the chapter members. Its activities are focused on building awareness, participation and support among the chapters members for all chapter, community, and NAWBO organizational events.

Through electronic means such as email, surveys and the chapter website, the Communications Committee manages the chapters flow of information to ensure accurate, consistent and professional communications on behalf of the chapter and its board. The Communication Committee also completes the website development and text maintenance.

Please contact the Director at mpatterson@short-termsolutions.com.


Outreach, Education & Mentoring Director Diane Dillett

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The Outreach, Education & Mentoring Director, with her committees, is responsible for identifying and promoting professional education programs relevant to chapter members. It is also responsible for the coordination and implementation of specialized chapter level educational programs including but not limited to NAWBO University, national teleclasses or a local speakers bureau.  The Mentoring and Education Committee shall facilitate the following:  NAWBO in the Morning/Evening, Business Builders Roundtable and mentoring programs.

The Outreach Committee is responsible for all community programs, including but not limited to GIRLSBIZ and Business Womens Expo.  The Outreach Committee identifies opportunities for strategic volunteerism or direct charitable contribution to the community.

The Director can be reached at Diane@DillettCompany.com.


Treasurer Joan Provencher


 

The Treasurer serve as a director; oversees the financial activities and records of the chapter; provides monthly financial statements to the board ensures that Federal Tax Form 990 is filed timely and submitted annually to NAWBO.


Contact the Treasurer at j.provencher@charter.net.


Secretary Christina Smith Wilkie


The Secretary shall serve as a director; accurately recording all actions of the board in detailed minutes of each board meeting, assuring that the corporate records, including board meeting minutes, are properly maintained and performing other duties as specified by the president. 

You can contact the Secretary at christina.smithwilkie@associatedbank.com.


 
 
 

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