ABWA ROCHESTER CHARTER CHAPTER OFFICERS INFORMATION
The Rochester Chapter has elections of its officers every two years, with the exception of the President. The role of Vice President (President Elect) serves their initial 2-year term as Vice President and then becomes the President for the next term. Any ABWA Rochester Charter Chapter member in good standing may vote in the June elections. The newly elected officers start their terms in August of that same year. The Officers meet every month and those dates are determined by each President.
2021-2022 ABWA ROCHESTER CHARTER CHAPTER COMMITTEE INFORMATION
The Rochester Charter Chapter has many opportunities to become involved, cultivate new friendships, and support other’s successes. Read through each and connect with the Chair to be part of the change!! Any ABWA Rochester Charter Chapter member may participate in one OR all committees!
HOSPITALITY
Responsible for the venue location, food menu, special arrangements and reservation of Charter meetings and special events. They will prepare the monthly meeting invitation and send to all members and potential guests via email. They will communicate all details to Newsletter for publication. They will work with the Treasurer to assure that all reservations are paid and with Program Committee for the Awards Banquet. Contact Renee Erlandson at rene.erlandson@outlook.com.
MEMBERSHIP
The primary function of tis committee is to collaborate with the Vice President in maintaining the strength and vitality of the Chapter by organizing and implementing two membership recruitment campaigns (fall and spring) that will attract new members and/or reactivate former ABWA members. Contact Cindy Sheppard at cindy.silverpassion@gmail.com.
FUNDRAISING
The members of this committee are responsible for identifying and recommending opportunities that generate capital. Once annual projects are approved, the committee shall act to create and implement their revenue generating plan. The committee shall be responsible for monitoring and providing status reports to the Executive Board. Contact Lorlee Steever at steever.lorlee@gmail.com.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Responsible for delivering business and market relevant programming at each monthly Chapter meeting. They will determine topics that best meet the needs of the members within the budgetary guidelines defined by the Executive Board. Contact LuAnn Buechler at LuAnn@pmcevents.com
PUBLICITY / NEWSLETTER
This committee will develop a plan that increases the visibility of the Chapter’s notable initiatives and Chapter/ member accomplishments within the community by writing and sending promotional information to appropriate web, social and media outlets and by providing pictures for Newsletter. Contact Lisa Munn at calmunn@aol.com.
EDUCATION
The primary function of this committee is to serve between the Chapter and the Stephen Bufton Memorial Education Fund (ABWA’s educational fund), educating Chapter members with regard to find purpose and opportunities. Contact Margaret Heise at margaret@semnrealtors.com
Volunesia
That moment when you forget you’re volunteering to help change lives, because it’s changing yours …
ABWA ROCHESTER CHARTER CHAPTER MEETINGS
ABWA meetings are every 3rd Monday of the month except July and December.
Rochester Charter Chapter #4089
PO Box 6903
Rochester, MN 55903
Email: abwa.rochester@gmail.com
Website: www.rochester.abwa.org
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