PUBLIC RELATIONS COMMITTEE

The Public Relations committee is committed to furthering the communications objectives of ITWomen through strategic media relations activities surrounding the chapter and its members. The committee will also identify speaking opportunities and partnerships in line with the organization's charter.

- Prepares and distributes ITWOMEN meeting announcements to web site, newspapers, and other media contacts prior to ITWOMEN meetings
- Directs ITWomen publicity and outreach and works directly with PR firm designated by the Advisory Board
- Directs internal communications among members.

Contact: info@itwomen.org

MARKETING COMMITTEE

The Marketing Committee is committed to promoting ITWomen by creating, developing and promoting a consistent brand image.

- Prepares all collateral material, including membership applications
- Prepares printed programs for distribution at bi-monthly meetings (includes speaker bios, sponsor information, agenda, and other relevant information)

Contact: : info@itwomen.org

PROGRAMS COMMITTEE

The Programs Committee is committed to advancing the knowledge of the most important concerns and interests of women in technology by developing and implementing a highly interesting and informative program schedule.

- Generates/solicits ideas & topics for meeting programs: seminars, workshops, panels.
- Develops annual program plan.
- Identify and secures speakers.
- Coordinates speaker needs with Facilities/Registration Chair-
- Develops Chat Table discussion guidelines based on program topics-
- Coordinates with Board member schedules to ensure adequate coverage for Chat Table discussion groups at bi-monthly programs.
- Conduct meeting evaluations and prepares summary report for Board meeting.

Contact: info@itwomen.org

FACILITIES AND REGISTRATION COMMITTEE

- Secures meeting space and audio/visual equipment
- Coordinates with ITWOMEN to determine headcount for caterer
- Coordinates with caterer for meeting food/beverage selection and service
- Coordinates payment of facility/caterer fees with Treasurer.
- Coordinates volunteers who conduct onsite registration and help as greeters and with nametags, door prizes, speaker liaison, logistics liaison, ITWomen merchandise sales, and similar tasks at bi-monthly meetings
- Obtains pre-registered attendee list from Logistics Chair and makes copies for use during meeting registration
- Purchases supplies for use at bi-monthly meetings and submits receipts to Treasurer for reimbursement
- Turns over all cash, check and credit card receipts from membership meetings to Treasurer

Contact: info@itwomen.org

COMMUNITY OUTREACH COMMITTEE

The Community Outreach Committee will lend itself to all efforts that will involve ITWomen members in community and charity events. As Community Outreach members, we will be committed to proactively seek out opportunities within the community - on professional, educational and charity levels.

- Plans programs and organizes events bringing ITWomen into other areas of the general South Florida community, i.e., high schools and other special events
- Develops guidelines for ITWomen's mentoring program to match mentors with mentees and to evaluate the success of the program,
- Promotes the mentoring program at ITWOMEN meetings, making remarks at the beginning of meetings to encourage participation , solicit participant feedback, report progress and/or improve the program
- Reports to the Board on progress/challenges with the program
- Maintains records of pairings, evaluations, findings, etc.
- Establishes yardsticks for determining the success of the ITWomen mentoring program.

Contact: info@itwomen.org

WEB - TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE

· Gatekeeper of all the content on ITWomen.org
· Responsible for content style
· Posts all meeting notices
· Updates ITWomen South Florida chapter's web pages
· Coordinates with Board on improvements to web site functionality
· Maintains the local area list-serve
· Updates Board on best technology practices

Contact: info@itwomen.org