FWN Committees

• 100 Most Influential Filipina Women (2007)    
• Final list - selected by FWN in a nationwide search
• FWN 100 are asked to womantor a protégée. Both leaders will be invited to return to the Filipina Summit in 2012.
  
• Coordinate with Womantoring Circles Committee.
  

• 100 Most Influential Filipina Women Selection Cmte    
• Commmittee in charge for the nationwide search for the next 100 Most Influential Filipina Women in the U.S.
• The search is a key initiative of FWN’s Pinay Power 2012 - identify the Filipina women who are shaping our community’s influence in American society today and are impacting our future – and double the number of Filipina leaders by 2012.
  
• This prestigious recognition is a working award - the Top 100 are invited to mentor a protégée. Both leaders will be invited to return to the Filipina Summit in 2012. 
  

• College Relations & Outreach    
  
• Members in charge of reaching out to colleges, universities and high schools, developing relationships with Filipino organizations and collaborative programs to connect FWN members with young Filipina women.
  
• Create contact lists as potential protegees.          

• Communications & PR    
  
• Members in charge of media outreach and marketing of FWN programs and events, development of media kits, marketing materials and archiving / reporting of media results.   
  

• Community Outreach    
  
• Members in charge of developing collaborative programs with Filipino organizations, women and minority groups.
  
• Create contact lists.  
  

• Corporate Outreach (Filipino Employee Groups)    
  
• Members in charge of developing relationships with organizations who have Filipino Employee Groups, developing collaborative programs and encouraging these organizations to sponsor FWN memberships for their Filipina women employees.
  
• Create contact lists.    
  

• Filipina Salo-Salo (dine-around)    
  
• Members in charge of planning logistics and execution of monthly networking and members' birthday celebration events at various Filipino restaurants in the community.    
• Coordinate with other committees to design monthly agenda and topics.

• Filipina Summit Steering Committee    
  
• The Steering Committee is in charge of the planning and execution of the annual Filipina Summit's theme and goals.  
• Every year, FWN brings together Filipina women, corporate America's untapped source of leadership at a time when economic, social and political challenges demand new levels of talent and innovation.
  
• The Filipina Summit is held in October in celebration of Filipino History Month.
  
• FWN strives to meet this demand by providing Filipina women the knowledge and resources and by building a network of women who dare to change the landscape of the leadership in today's workplace.   
  

• Filipina Time Capsule Project    
  
• Members in charge of project management with Hungry Mind Productions.
  
• Coordinate scheduling of video taping, photo shoot, publication of the FWN 100 coffee table book.
• Determine appropriate sponsors and advertisers that complement the goals of Pinay Power 2012.
  
• Determine the most appropriate method in selecting the actual Time Capsule to archive the stories, artifacts, books, music, textiles, accessories and other items to document the accomplishments and meaningful lives of Filipina women in the U.S.   
  

• Filipina Women Who Could Be President Training Program
  
• Members in charge or developing and executing the Emerging Leaders program for Filipina women.
  
• Building the Filipina community’s pipeline of qualified leaders, to increase the odds that some will rise to the position of president in all sectors.
  
• Three tracks: 1) Entrepreneur, 2) Public Service, 3) Management (complementing the Womantoring Circles)
  

• Filipinas Against Violence: V-Day FWN Cast & Crew    
  
• Members are involved in the annual campaign to end violence against Filipina women and girls in collaboration with Eve Ensler’s V-Day organization.
• Join as a cast member or behind-the-scenes crew volunteer in the theatre production of The Vagina Monologues, Usaping Puki, and A Memory, A Monologue, A Rant and A Prayer (MMRP).
  
• Shows are presented in March/April annually in San Francisco and New York. Auditions start in December/January.    
  

• FWN 100 - Pinay Power 2012 Womantoring Circles
  
• Members creating a community of Filipinas helping each other succeed and cultivating future community leaders.
  
• There are four circles: 1) Management, 2) Public Service, 3) Entrepreneur, 4) Keepers of the Flame    
  

• FWN Magazine & V-Diaries Editorial Teams   
  
• Members in charge of the print and production of the FWN Magazine and V-Diaries (published annually).
  
• FWN Magazine is the annual publication about the nuances of Filipina culture, empowerment articles, career strategies and highlighting the accomplishments of Filipina women in the U.S. Publication date: Fall.
• V-Diaries is the anti-violence resource guide designed to provide a voice for domestic violence survivors and Filipina women and girls in abusive situations.  Includes a resource list of domestic violence agencies, shelters, legal and counseling services and law enforcement offices.  Publication date: Spring
• The V-Diaries is also the Playbill for the V-Day shows.
  

• Job & Business Referral Group    
  
• The purpose of the FWN Job and Business Group is to help each other find great work by sharing job, consulting, and business leads. Job seekers, career changers, consultants, and business owners wanting advice about career and business issues and organizational politics are welcome.
  
• Members in charge of search for the unpublished postings of job openings, contracting and consulting opportunities, professional networking events, conferences, career fairs, trade shows, relevant articles, news releases and company leads are encouraged along with conversations and questions.
  
• The goal is to help members find "hidden and unlisted," job leads, consulting, and business opportunities. FWN is committed to supporting the Filipina community by providing resources and opportunities for career advancement and professional development. Our goal is to share our experiences and learning resources and build new knowledge together.
  
• Create contact lists.   
  

• Keepers of the Flame (Pinay Power 2012)    
  
• Sustaining Pinay Power 2012 is FWN's biggest challenge. As the excitement dies down and reality sets in, many will drop out and others will pick up the torch.
  
• And the Keepers of the Flame are the caretakers, ensuring the vision is kept alive.    
  

• Member Outreach    
  
• Members in charge of recruiting new members and creating networking events for FWN members.
  
• Create prospect lists
• Create and track the Filipinas in Politics and Governance Directory.  Archive materials about Filipinas in politics and government service.
  

• Power Lunch: Remarkable Filipina Women    
  
• Members in charge of the planning and logistics of the annual lunch meetings.
  
• Two forums:
  
• Make ME a Filipina Millionaire Forum - In support of Make Mine a Million $$$$$$ Business, a program of Count Me In for Women's Economic Independence. Filipina entrepreneurs share their journey - how they reached their first million dollars in business, as they work their passion, achieve their dream and share their prosperity with those who need it.
  
• FILIPINA VOICES: Changing the Face of Power in America - speakers engage in conversation and story-telling ala "The View" on various topics.    
  

• Professional Development Series Committee    
  
• Members in charge of the program logistics, including speaker recruitment, on-site management and other requirements for a successful event.
  
• The Professional Development Series builds on the 12 life challenges which an individual confronts at each stage of adulthood.
  
• The program is best appreciated when participants take the Life Empowerment Overview. It provides a practical foundation for career pathing and life planning. The overview takes a three-dimensional approach - the ability to reflect and learn from our past, acknowledge our accomplishments to date and design a future that could bring career satisfaction and life fulfillment.

• Filipinas In Motion Circles
  
• Discussion leaders of each group form the steering committee to ensure that the Filipinas in Motion goals are met.
• These are small discussion groups of Filipina women in similar fields and professional areas of expertise. Each group has a Discussion Leader who will facilitate the flow of ideas and ensure participant sharing and empowerment.
  
• Topics will cover career strategies, real-life stories (triumphs, struggles, accomplishments), an insider’s perspective on how Filipinas navigate their unique workplaces, and best practices on how to “arrive, survive, and thrive” in the world of work.
  
• These small group discussions will provide an environment to restart thought processes and expand thinking. Participants can sign up for any group of their choice.
• Filipinas in Motion Discussion Groups (Leaders needed)
• Filipinas in the Arts
• Filipinas in Education 
  
• Filipina Entrepreneurs  
• Filipinas in Finance (Mortgage Advisors and Realtors)
  
• Filipinas in Government & Uniform (Law Enforcement)
  
• Filipinas in Healthcare  
• Filipinas in Human Resources, Organization Development & Training
  
• Filipinas in Law 
  
• Filipinas in Communications (Public Relations, Marketing and the Media)
  
• Filipinas in Nonprofit, Faith & Community Organizations
  
• Filipinas in Politics  
• Filipinas in Science & Technology
  
• Filipina Students 
  
• Filipina Historical Collection
  
• Members in charge of documenting the achievements of Filipina women in the U.S.
• Coordinate with the Time Capsule Project and the FWN 100