1. New Member Orientation

2. Welcome to IFBW! 3. What is IFBW? IFBW (Illinois Federation of BusinessWomens Clubs, Inc.) Professional organization made up ofwomen in the community who worktogether to train, mentor, and developfuture leaders. 4. What is IFBW? Our members develop invaluableleadership skills, lifelong friendships,and a competitive advantage over non-members which will propel them toexcel in any endeavor that they attempt. 5. What is IFBW? We are advocates for gender equality inthe workplace and supporters ofwomens rights. Our legislative platforms are importantto the future of women in our country. 6. IFBW HistoryWhen was IFBW chartered? 1919Where is IFBW? There are 500 Members in 26 Locals (North of Chicago Carbondale) 7. IFBW Mission IFBW advocates professional andpersonal growth, leadershipdevelopment, and participation,equity and economic self-sufficiencyfor working women through education, legislation, andnetworking. 8. IFBW VisionIFBWs vision is to be the leadingadvocate for working women. 9. IFBW CollectKeep us, oh God, from pettiness; let us be large in thought, in word, in deed,Let us be done with fault-finding and leave off self-seekingMay we put away all pretense and meet each other face to face without self-pity and without Prejudice.May we never be hasty in judgment and always generous.Let us take time for all things: make us grow calm, serene, gentleTeach us to put into action our better impulses, straightforward and unafraid.Grant that we may realize it is the little things that create differences, that in the big things of life we are at one.And may we strive to touch and to know the great, common human heart of us all, and, Oh, Lord God, let us forget not to be kind. 10. IFBW Emblem 11. IFBW Emblem This Emblem binds us allIn one great sisterhood.It bids us heed our conscience call For nobler womanhood.God guide us when we wearThis emblem oer our heartAnd keep us true and always fairGod bless us as we part. 12. Governing IFBW Bylaws for every level Policies & Procedures (State Level) Standing Rules 13. What IFBW does.Each year, local organizations: Sponsor several service projects Raise funds for Local & Region scholarships Host informative programs Build relationships Our motto: Women Helping Women 14. How can we keep in touch? Meetings (Local, Region, State) NewslettersRegion and Local Websites IFBW State: www.ifbwc.org State publication (Illinois Bulletin) Social media sites Facebook: http://tiny.cc/ifbwcfbp Twitter : @ifbwc 15. Member benefits Advocacy Opportunities Networking Opportunities Develop business contacts Professional Development Relationships Service to Others Flexible involvement 16. Member benefitsIFBW branded projectsChoicesReality StoreSpeak Off Competition 17. Member benefitsMore perks State magazine (Illinois Bulletin) Access to affordable training 18. Expectations Attend meetings (Local, Region, State) Take part in Local & Region projects Community outreach Service Fundraising Spread the word about IFBW Have Fun!!! 19. Theres MoreConferences Leadership conference (State sponsored)Meetings Region meeting (Fall & Spring) Interim Board (State)Convention Annual convention (State) 20. Structure Standing Committees Bylaws Finance and fundraising Leadership development Legislation Membership growth and education Public relations 21. IFBW Structure State FederationBoard of DirectorsExecutive Committee (6)Standing Committee Chairs (6) PresidentBylawsRegion Directors & Associates (12)President ElectFinance Region 1Vice PresidentLeadership Development McCarrey Region SecretaryLegislationRegion 4TreasurerMembershipRegion 5 Immediate Past Public Relations President Non voting member:Parliamentary Advisor ExecutiveStanding CommitteeCommittee (5) Chairs (6) Director Bylaws 1st Assoc. Director Finance2nd Assoc. Director Leadership DevelopmentSecretary LegislationTreasurerMembershipNon voting member:Public Relations Parliamentary AdvisorLocal Organizations 22. State Officers 2012-2013Courtney Tegeler President Tina Klien President-ElectPam McKay Vice President Carla TuckerTreasurer Kim PettitSecretary 23. Dues and feesDues and fees Paid annually on join date IFBW State dues: $ 35 per member $ 13 per student member Local dues:$ varies Region dues: $ varies (typically paid by local) 24. WELCOME!!!!