Directors and Board Members

Directors
Elected quarterly for one year terms (with alternating term expirations), the dedicated and talented women — former volunteers themselves — who serve as the officers of the group. They manage the organization, plan events and programs, and keep the listserv vibrant, all the while remaining responsive to members’ needs. They are the CEOs and VPs of our organization.

Some of the Directors’ duties include:

  • Working with the Board to determine annual goals for the organization
  • Communicating with the membership about goals and programs
  • Recruiting and managing the SF WoW’s volunteer base
  • Managing our programs, from the mailing list to workshops to events
  • Handling administration duties for the organization, including finances and compliance
  • Making most spending and contract decisions

Directors devote an average of 10-15 hours a week to their duties — no small feat! The reward, however, is the continued existence of our community of hi-tech women. Without the Directors, things would not happen! A position as a Director provides excellent management training (and looks great on a resume!).

The Executive Directors also serve on SF WoW’s Board as Board Vice Presidents.
Board of Directors
SF WoW’s Board governs the long term mission and policies of the group. Their duties include:

  • Approving annual goals for SF WoW that are in keeping with our mission
  • Approving the annual budget set for SF WoW as well as reviewing quarterly actuals against budget
  • Approving policies related to the organization’s finances and fundraising
  • Ensuring that the organization is in compliance with legal and tax issues
  • Acting as the checks and balances for the Directors
  • Advising the Directors on difficult or historical issues

Members of the Board for this year are:

The Board was elected through a nomination process detailed here. During the organizations changing times the Board has taken more active roles, or more advisory, depending on the level of volunteer recruitment.

Budget and Bylaws

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SF WoW Bylaws (current as of June 2002)

SF WoW Budget for 2002

SF WoW Q3 Financials

SF WoW Minutes, Q3 Financial Meeting (.doc format)