Hello from your OBWA Executive Committee

     In these difficult times we are hoping that our members have found a way to keep connected with those in our group and with their customers &  have found a way to keep their businesses going. 

      As the Executive Committee of the OBWA we have been learning technology through our monthy Zoom meetings for all members of the group to join in. We have also managed to keep up with our regular Executive meetings through Zoom as we go through this trying time.  

       We currently have three positions that will be vacant on our OBWA Executive and are reaching out to our members to fill these positions.  We are a strong executive and please be aware that if you take on a position that you are not alone as our members are always there to lend a hand. 

       If you are interested in any of the positions please send an e-mail with your intentions by May 31, 2020 to:  networking@orilliabusinesswomen.com and all that put their name forward Must attend our Zoom meeting on June 10^th where you will be introduced.  We will then open up a  vote from the membership (paid members) which must be sent to Andrea:   sales@fairfieldinnorillia.com with the subject line “ballot” before 3 p.m. on Friday June. 12.  Andrea who will not be an executive member at that time will be counting the votes. We encourage all members of the OBWA to consider to put their names forward for the positions available &  to take part in the voting.  This is your group and the input of our members is important for the good of the group so that it is run the way you would like it to be.  

       Positions that are vacant and the job description are:

Executive Assistant Duties Include:

• Assist all Executive Members with additional Administrative duties
• Attend 10 network meetings with members and executive committee
•  Attend monthly executive meetings
• Sit on the Gala Committee

Membership Coordinator Duties Include:

• Attend monthly Executive Committee Meetings
• Attend monthly membership dinners
• Maintains a current list of all members and guests attending the monthly networking dinner
• Respond to each RSVP email noting any dietary requests
• Coordinate with the Conference Centre the number of meals & special meals required along with any requests for the presentation during the networking dinner
• Maintain a current list of all memberships and when monies are due
• Maintain a running list of all members and guests attending the dinners
• Sit with the Treasurer at the registration table each meeting to greet guests and sell memberships and or 50/50 tickets
• Respond to any membership inquiries in person or on-line
• Assist with miscellaneous task as requested by the President or other Executive Members
• Sit on the Gala Committee

Social Media 

Duties include;             Attend 10 network meetings with members and executive committee

•  Attend monthly executive meetings
• Manage Website – updates, changes, creation of events, member profiles

• Manage Facebook Business Page – posting once a day, Monday to Friday, random shares into groups, create events
• Create Featured Business Poster for Social Media and add to website
• Create any visuals needed for Facebook Business Page
• Take photos at meetings/events to use for promoting the Association either on the website or on Facebook
•  Sit on the Gala Committee

The OBWA Executive felt it was beneficial to the Executive and our group to make a lateral change in the Executive and have moved Sheila Haidon to the position of VP. Sheila has been on our Executive and has the experience and knowledge to benefit our group.

       Susan Zaroski
       OBWA Secretary