State FAWL needs YOU!
Want to make a difference? Interested in leadership opportunities within State FAWL or The Florida Bar? State FAWL has an exciting year planned and we encourage you to get involved.
Below is a list of all Committees for the upcoming year. Please select your top preferences for Committees that are interesting to you. We will make every effort to ensure you are able to participate on at least one of your preferred Committees. Note that there is no requirement to travel to do Committee work and the time commitment is usually fairly minimal.
The challenge to all Chapters is to have at least two members active on Committees this year! The extent of each Chapter's involvement in State FAWL is typically considered in FAWL grant and award opportunities. Your involvement also provides the opportunity to strengthen Chapters and increase networking with other FAWL leaders around the state. All Chapter Representatives should serve on at least one FAWL Committee.
Committee Preference Forms should be submitted by June 16, 2010, for annual appointments (to begin July 1, 2010).
Questions? Contact Gigi Rollini, FAWL President-Elect, at gigi.rollini@hklaw.com.
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Committee List and Description
Awards Committee: Solicits, collects and evaluates nominations for the Rosemary Barkett Outstanding Achievement Award, the Outstanding Chapter Program Award and the Outstanding Chapter Award. Establishes criteria for those awards, along with the Membership Recruitment Award. Makes recommendations to the Board for the recipients of each award.
Communications Committee: Oversees the various outlets for FAWL communications: press releases, FAWL Journal and enews.
Development Committee: Solicits non-dues revenue for programs and events. Encourages participation in the Matte Belle Davis Society.
Governance Committee: Monitors the governing documents for FAWL and makes recommendations for revisions as necessary to further FAWL's mission. The Endorsement Task Force is currently operating under this Committee to periodically review FAWL's current non-endorsement policy.
Legislative Committee: Recommends legislative positions to the Board. Tracks legislation of interest to FAWL. Assists in planning legislative events.
Membership Committee: Supports FAWL Chapters, including identifying and promoting member benefits. Identifies opportunities for expansion. Oversees the YLD/Law School Mentoring Programs, and works with FAWL Chapters to establish partnerships with Florida law school FAWL Chapters to mentor students and young lawyers.
Member Advancement and Promotion Committee: Encourages and supports members in seeking judicial appointments. Advises local Chapters of JNC and judicial vacancies. Monitors local JNC efforts. Supports members' efforts in seeking positions on the Board of Governors and other leadership positions in their local bar associations or within The Florida Bar. Supports members' other career goals, such as board certification.
Networking Committee Identifies, plans and implements opportunities for in-person and online networking across the state. Maintains and enhances social networking sites. Supports local networking efforts of Chapters.
Program and Events Committee Designs and implements FAWL programming for FAWL's in-person events and Webinar Series. Recruits and works with presenters, and ensures timely CLE credit for eligible programs.
Resumes, supporting information or cover letters may be sent directly to Gigi Rollini, FAWL President-Elect, at gigi.rollini@hklaw.com or (850) 224-8832 (fax).
Comment box: This section provides an area to list your order of Committee preference, relevant leadership experience and ask questions related to any of the above positions. We are extremely proud of our members who have experience at the local Chapter level and are now advancing their leadership roles in FAWL, The Florida Bar and the profession. Thank you for your interest in FAWL.
