Committees

The elected officers and immediate past president of the organization shall constitute the Executive Committee.

The finance committee shall review the proposed needs of BPW throughout the year and prepare an annual budget for the organization, have general supervision of all expenditures, and assist the organization in developing a sound financial policy. The committee shall audit the treasurer's records after the close of the fiscal year and prior to the August meeting, and shall report to the organization at the August regular meeting.

(a) Recruit new members and encourage member participation and involvement in BPW activities (b) Arrange locations and menus for member meetings, notify all members of meetings, collect meal payments, and welcome members and guests (c) Be responsible for public relations, including maintaining the organization’s website and other social networking opportunities, providing a member newsletter, and informing local media of BPW programs and events (d) Provide social and networking opportunities for members

A Nominating Committee shall consist of three members, one of whom shall be a member of the Board of Directors. The Chair and one member, who shall not be members of the Board, shall be elected at the Annual Meeting. Nominations for these offices shall be made by the current Nominating Committee. The other member shall be appointed by the Board of Directors at the first regular meeting following July 1. Any vacancy on the Nominating Committee shall be filled by the Board of Directors. Suggestions for the nominations for officers may be sent to this committee by any voting member. Report of Nominating Committee and Nominations from the Floor: The report of the Nominating Committee of its nominations for Officers and the members of the succeeding Nominating Committee shall be sent to all members one month before the date of the Annual Meeting. The report of the Nominating Committee shall be presented to the Annual Meeting. Immediately following the presentation of this report, nominations may be made from the floor by any voting member provided the consent of the nominee shall have been secured.

(a) Schedule speakers and programs for monthly membership meetings (b) Plan and facilitate the Professional Development Program (c) Provide leadership development and mentoring opportunities for members (d) Ensure that scholarships are awarded in accordance Article XIII Section