Committees: MNWT Foundation | Marketing | Membership Managment | Future Directions | Key Women

Future Directions Committee

Chair: Sue Ellen Toppings

Plan of Action MNJOTS CIP Fall State CIP Winter State CIP Future Directions Survey Results Strategic Plan

This ongoing committee is responsible for reviewing member suggestions concerning organizational structure, administration or programming, especially long range planning in those areas which have been approved by the membership. This committee is organized annually and meets at least three times during the year. The Future Directions Committee Chairperson is appointed by the State President and serves a one year term. Additional Committee members are the Administrative Vice President, External Vice President, the Chairman of the Board, the Executive Director, the State Parliamentarian, Marketing Chair, Membership Management Chair, reporting subcommittee chairs, the past Future Directions chair, State Treasurer and one (1) general member from each area and up to four (4) additional general members from any area.

The Future Directions Committee shall be an ongoing committee which shall advise and make recommendations to the Executive Council on the organization’s structure, administration and programming, shall develop long range planning objectives and methods to obtain them, shall consider changes proposed by members and reporting committees, and shall supervise the timely implementation of such changes. Future Directions Committee shall have the authority to make decisions on all matters except for the state bylaws and policies.

Subcommittees

Manual Review - Jen Kinzer

Objective: to oversee the development and review of all manuals produced by the Minnesota Women of Today.

Every year we review our manuals in order to ensure they are not outdated. Anyone wishing to publish a manual must have it reviewed and approved by the Manual Review Committee. The committee oversees the three year manual review cycle.

Strategic Planning - Becky Lysen

Objective: to develop a long-range vision for the Minnesota Women of Today.

In order to ensure our organization grows in a positive direction, this subcommittee was designed to review ideas submitted to Future Directions to see if ideas can become reality. Established in 1998, this subcommittee created focus groups held throughout the state, seeking input from all members. This committee then develops a strategic plan for approval by the membership.

Train the Trainer - Joanne Larson

Objective: to expand on the training session and develop this program so it can be taken to businesses.

Each year training is designed to teach our members how to become better trainers.

Convention Review Committee

Objective: to review state convention structure, number of conventions, training, speakers, etc.

In order to attract more attendance at conventions, this subcommittee was designed to review agendas, speakers, forums and training sessions.

Awards Committee – Jodie Johnson

Objective: ongoing committee which will oversee the Outstanding Young Adult, Outstanding Person with Developmental Challenges, and Women Who Impact Awards