Congratulations to the new incoming 2012

WICT Greater Chicago Board!!!

 

President - Jennifer Holt, Tribune Media Services
Vice-President - Katy Weber, Comcast
Immediate Past President - Cathy Traczek, Comcast
Senior Treasurer - Roxanne Wellwerts, Comcast
Junior Treasurer - Leena Bhojwani, Comcast Spotlight
Secretary - Camelot Nesteruk - Comcast
Membership Chair - Andrea Oden-Wilson, Comcast
Membership Director - Cathy Jacobs, Time Warner
Programming Chair - Karen Meersman, The Village of Willmette
Programming Director - Debra Papenbrok, Comcast
Programming Director - Shantina Lovelady, Comcast
Programming Director - Lisa Swan, Sportsman Channel
Rising Star Mentoring Director - Robyn Petit, Comcast
Rising Star Mentoring Director - Sharisse Sheridan, Comcast
Wisconsin Director - Kioni Hall, Time Warner Cable
Signature Events Director - Becky Cianci, Comcast
Communications Chair - Katherine McGuire, Comcast
Communications Director- Megan Wood, Comcast
Webmaster - Daniel Woo, Comcast
Sponsorship Chair - Makesha Benson, Comcast
Sponsorship Chair - Deirdre LaVerdiere, Tribune Media Services
Executive Champion Director - Debra Green, Alvarez and Marsal
Chapter Advisor - Sandy Weicher, Comcast

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***  Nominations are now closed  ***

 

Be part of the 2012

WICT Greater Chicago Board!!!

 

The 2012 WICT Greater Chicago Board election period is upon us. We are looking for energetic, committed, forward thinking women and men to support the WICT Greater Chicago Chapter. Will you answer the call?

 

The following positions are open for the 2012 board.

 

Jr. Treasurer

Secretary

Programming Chair

Programming Director

Sponsorship Chair

Webmaster

  

Nominate yourself or a fellow WICT Greater Chicago member who demonstrates the skills and qualities needed for an open position by September 23.

Nominees will be contacted in late September for interviews.

 All Board roles will be announced on October 14.

If you have questions about any of the WICT Greater Chicago Board roles, please email WICT Greater Chicago Vice President, Jennifer Holt

  

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ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

  

 

Treasurer (sr. Treasurer & jr. Treasurer):

 

·         Maintains the accounting and other financial records of the designated chapter.

·         Works in unison with the Chapter President to implement the annual budget and strategic plan. 

·         Manages all scholarship opportunities for WICT Greater Chicago Members.

·         Ensures the review and complete understanding of WICT National’s internal control document.

·         Attends the yearly WICT National Financial webinar in February.

·         Works in unison with WICT National to ensure timely submissions and document records, as requested.

·         Monitors all chapter bank accounts.

·         Deposits all income and writes checks in timely fashion.

·         Manages all finance-related accounts (pay pal, etc.).

·         Provides written monthly financial report in preparation for regular Chapter Board meetings.

·         Keeps board members informed as to the chapter's financial status on a regular basis.

·         As a member of the Executive Board, participates in Chapter spending decisions.

·         Thorough planning, monitoring and working with the board, assures that adequate resources are available to fund chapter programs.

·         Participates in Executive Board meetings and/or conference calls, as necessary.

·         Works with incoming president and treasurer to assure smooth transition of financial matters.

·         Responsible for filing YE financial report, budget and financial summary with WICT National by stated deadline.

·         Responsible for overseeing the reporting and revenue generating areas of the chapter.

·         Implements shadowing of duties by designating assistant and/or mentor to ensure internal controls and processes are being met and documented.

·         Responsible for the implementation of specific section of the MCBP, as assigned.

·         Other duties, as specifically outlined by designated chapter.

·         Gives attendance at board meetings a very high priority; should attend at least 80% of board meetings and a minimum of 5 events.

 

 

 

Secretary:

 

·         Works in collaboration with the Chapter President to prepare and distribute agenda in a timely manner for all Board meetings (including Executive Board meetings).

·         Maintains, files on WICT Greater Chicago website and Drop Box and distributes minutes of all Board meetings (including Executive Board meetings). *If the secretary cannot be present at any meeting, he/she ensures proxy is able to keep minutes. Asks for motion to read/approve minutes.

·         Works in collaboration with the Chapter President to process all/any ad-hoc communications to Chapter members or to Board members as directed by Chapter President.

·         Tracks board member attendance at meetings and events and communicates any concerns to President.

·         Give attendance at board meetings a very high priority; should attend at least 80% of board meetings and a minimum of 5 events.

 

 

 

Programming Chair:

 

·         Manages the overall planning and execution of Chapter programming at annual events.

·         Ensures post program reports, event pictures and other relevant information is sent to WICT National for review.

·         Oversees the Chapter programs calendar for the year ensuring programs are properly aligned with the Model Chapter Business Plan and oriented to the programming needs of the chapter, members and of the industry.

·         Possess a clear understanding of budgeting, staffing and follow-up.

·         Sets guidelines and processes for Chapter programs and monitors progress.

·         Holds regularly scheduled meetings with all program directors.

·         Creates and submits an annual program budget.

·         Negotiates discounted rates from hotels on behalf of the chapter.

·         Creates and monitors a formal feedback process for programs. Collects feedback (i.e. surveys) from participants and uses data to improve processes, streamline efficiencies and gauge program success.

·         Ensures marketing and communication of programs are completed on a timely basis.

·         Works with Treasurer to ensure that each program is planned and executed in fiscally responsible manner

·         Works with Treasurer and Sponsorship Chairs to ensure each event has revenue generating opportunities

·         Works with Sponsorship Chairs to ensure all sponsors are appropriately recognized at each event

·         Responsible for recruiting volunteers to assist at events

·         Works with the Chapter President, Vice President and/or Executive board to set program strategy for the year.

·         Attends the yearly WICT National Programming webinar in February.

·         Gives attendance at board meetings a very high priority; should attend at least 80% of board meetings and a minimum of 5 events.

 

 

 

Programming Director(s):

 

·         Works with Programming Chair as directed on the following:

·         Attends regularly scheduled meetings with Programming Chair.

·         Plans and executes programs for all members, non-members or prospective members in accordance with WICT’s mission statement and the Chapter Business Plan.

·         Responsible for working with the Immediate Past President to recruit volunteers to assist at events.

·         With the assistance of the Immediate Past President, responsible for managing volunteers at events.

·         Keeps Communications Chair and Webmaster informed of events and what is needed regarding chapter communication, design needs and marketing expectations.

·         Plans and execute programs in a fiscally responsible manner.

·         Prepares event summary recap after each event in an appropriate time frame and submit to Webmaster to post.

·         Surveys attendees on events to gauge level of success as well as opportunities for future improvements.

·         Gives attendance at board meetings a very high priority; should attend at least 80% of board meetings and a minimum of 5 events.

 

 

 

Sponsorship Chair(s):

 

·         Manages the Chapter sponsorship efforts which provide the primary source of funding for all Chapter activities.

·         Responsible for creating, keeping and updating target/actual sponsor lists/database with contacts and annual sponsorship amounts and submits to  WICT National

·         Adheres to consistent brand messaging and guidelines as outlined by WICT National and the Model Chapter Business Plan.

·         Responsible for obtaining sponsorships and coordinating benefits with other members of the Chapter board.

·         Responsible for ensuring best in class sponsor relations.

·         Develops new and innovative sponsorship opportunities to ensure the financial success of the events and Chapter.

·         Cultivates and pursues sponsorship leads.

·         Ensures timely collection of pledged sponsorship monies.

·         Ensures that sponsorship commitments are met by working with Programming Chair and Communications Treasurer

·         Works closely with the Chapter Treasurer to ensure proper invoicing and payment procedures are met.

·         Gives attendance at board meetings a very high priority; should attend at least 80% of board meetings and a minimum of 5 events.

 

 

 

Webmaster:

 

·         Works with Communications Chair as directed on the following:

·         Responsible for overall coordination and updating of all website content, information and functionality.

·         Maintains and continually improves the chapter website, Facebook page and Twitter feed

·         Ensures that content on Website, Twitter and Facebook are branded within the guidelines set by WICT National.

·         Scouts new ways of distributing and housing content on website i.e. video, audio, etc.

·         Gives attendance at board meetings a very high priority; should attend at least 80% of board meetings and a minimum of 5 events.