Executive Committee

The Executive Committee consist of the president, president-elect, treasurer, secretary, and immediate past president. The Executive Committee shall have and may exercise the powers of the board to take all such actions as the board itself could take when it is empowered by the board to take such action or when the board cannot convene a quorum in a timely manner to respond to necessary action.

Audit/Financial Review Committee

The president shall appoint an Audit/Financial Review committee of at least three members (including the treasurer), one of whom may be appointed from outside the membership of the board. The Audit/Financial Review Committee is charged with recommending the firm to be employed or designated as the independent auditor/financial review source and reviewing with the auditor/financial review source the report of the auditor/financial review source, any related management letter and management’s response to the recommendations made by the auditor/financial review source in connection with the audit/financial review. The Audit/Financial Review Committee shall organize and conduct all investigations that arise from allegations of fraud. The treasurer is prohibited from serving as chair of the Audit/Financial Review Committee.

Finance Committee

The president will appoint a Finance Committee of at least three members, one of whom shall be appointed from outside the membership of the board. The treasurer shall be the chair of the committee. The Finance Committee’s functions shall be to supervise the financial affairs and financial planning of the chapter including quarterly review of operating and financial statements, report its findings to the board, and supervise the investments of the chapter. In addition, the Finance Committee is responsible for the implementation of sound financial procedures by the chapter as designated in the chapter policies and procedures documentation.

Governance Committee

The president shall appoint a Governance Committee of at least three members of the board. The Governance Committee is responsible for maintaining the capacity and effectiveness of the board through quarterly review of board policies and procedures, evaluating board performance toward yearly goals; identifying the qualities and characteristics required for effective governance and forwarding these to the Nominating Committee; and suggesting candidates for election as directors and officers for effective and proactive Succession Planning. The Governance Committee shall be responsible for developing and regularly reviewing a contingency plan for the chapter.

Parliamentary Committee

The Parliamentary Committee shall be responsible for the board’s compliance with Robert’s Rules of Order at all board meetings. It shall maintain the chapter’s document archive and ensure currency of all chapter documents. Together with the Governance Committee, it shall coordinate regular review of bylaws, policies and procedures.

Presidential Advisory Council

The Presidential Advisory Council shall be comprised of all active past presidents of the chapter. Its purpose shall be to apply the collective leadership experience of the chapter by providing sound advice to the President and/or President-Elect in areas such as strategic community involvement, forward-thinking action plans, and comprehensive chapter-community relations.

Membership Development Committee

The Membership Development Committee shall be responsible for promoting the growth of diverse chapter membership through the activities of recruitment, hospitality, orientation, and retention. They shall also be responsible for managing the chapter’s member and prospect database and the application process, both in accordance with NAWBO policy.

Marketing/Public Relations Committee

The Marketing/Public Relations Committee shall communicate all public information about the chapter’s activities and events to both the chapter members and to the chapter’s constituents throughout the community. Through a marketing plan that it creates, it shall be responsible for managing the chapter’s brand image and developing consistent media opportunities for both chapter activities and chapter members. The committee shall also coordinate all printed collaterals and publications and ensure that they are branded consistently to NAWBO’s published standards.

Communications Committee

The Communications Committee shall coordinate the dissemination of any and all information related to the growth, education, development or public policy issues of the board and chapter to the chapter members. Its activities shall be focused on building awareness, participation and support among the chapter’s members for all chapter, community, and NAWBO organizational events. Through electronic means such as email and the chapter web site, the Communications Committee shall manage the chapter’s flow of information to ensure accurate, consistent and professional communications on behalf of the chapter and its board.

Education Committee

The Education Committee shall be responsible for identifying and promoting professional education programs relevant to chapter members. It shall also be responsible for the coordination and implementation of specialized chapter level educational programs including but not limited to NAWBO University, national teleclasses or a local speakers bureau.

Programs Committee

The Programs Committee shall be responsible for developing the meeting programs and speakers relevant to the chapter needs for each operating year. After each meeting, the committee will collect members evaluations for each meeting and regularly review member comments for the purpose of continuously improving program delivery.

Corporate and Economic Development Committee

The Corporate and Economic Development Committee shall be responsible for the cultivation of corporate partner relationships and special event sponsors for the chapter, and any other sources of revenue deemed appropriate by the board. The committee shall also develop a network of financial and educational resources that contribute to the economic development of individual members.

Philanthropy Committee

The Philanthropy Committee shall identify opportunities for strategic volunteerism or direct charitable contribution to the community. It shall recommend charitable organizations and opportunities to the board and manage the relationships with all approved charities. To accomplish its work, it shall coordinate events related to charitable fund-raising with the Programs and Special Events Committee.

Special Events Committees

The Special Events Committee shall plan, coordinate, and produce all chapter special events, including fund-raising and awards programs. It shall coordinate event marketing and promotion with the Marketing/Public Relations Committee.

Beacon Awards

The Beacon Awards: Celebrating Diversity in Greater Orlando’s Workforce.
The mission of the Beacon Awards is to recognize organizations and individuals in Central Florida for celebrating the diversity of our community by promoting inclusion in areas of race, ethnicity, gender, age, physical and mental ability, religion, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status and family status. Proceeds will go to the NAWBO Orlando Foundation, which supports educational efforts in the community.

Share The Wealth Women's Business Expo

Share The Wealth is an exhibit of women-owned businesses, business women's organizations, support services for women in business, and the sponsors that support them.

International Development Committee

The International Development Committee shall participate with NAWBO’s International Forum for the purpose of educating chapter members on international economic development opportunities. It shall also compile data, activities and reports on international business opportunities for chapter members.

Public Policy Committee

The Public Policy Committee shall be responsible for the public policy education of chapter members through the communication of NAWBO’s public policy positions and activities and the coordination of all legislative visits by chapter members. It shall also coordinate chapter relations with local and regional political and public policy leaders and encourage their participation in chapter meetings.

Outside Advisory Committee

The Outside Advisory Committee consist of individuals outside of the membership who assist the chapter by giving advice in various capacities. The advisors are highly recognized in the business community and have volunteered to lend their wisdom to the chapter.