Clarksville, Tennessee
"Women Empowering Women Through Public Service"
Board of Directors
About Us
Sue Ellen Yates
President
Official Representative of the MCRW
Brenda Graham
1st Vice President
Programs
Sheri Phillips
Recording Secretary
Recording Minutes
Keep & Archive Club Records
Gail Longton
Corresponding Secretary
Handles club correspondence and communication
Sends Cards & Flowers
Tina Englen
Past President
Serves as Board Member
Consulting and Mentoring
Committees & Committee Chairs
Importance of Committees in Organizations--Committees play a crucial role in the efficient functioning of organizations. They help enhance decision-making processes and facilitate better governance. Here are several key reasons why organizations need committees: Focus on Specialized Tasks -- Committees allow individuals to focus on specific areas of expertise. By creating groups that target particular functions—such as finance, human resources, or project management—organizations can leverage specialized knowledge and skills. Improved Decision-Making -- Groups often make more informed decisions than individuals. Committees foster collaboration, allowing members to discuss ideas and debate options, which can lead to more comprehensive and balanced decisions. Enhanced Accountability -- Committees can enhance accountability by distributing tasks among members. Each member is responsible for specific assignments, which helps ensure that tasks are completed and goals are achieved. Increased Participation -- Committees promote participation from various departments or levels within the organization. This inclusivity ensures that diverse perspectives and insights are considered, leading to richer discussions and better decision-making. Effective Communication -- Committees facilitate communication among different parts of the organization. They serve as a bridge, sharing information and updates that can help align goals and strategies across departments. Policy Development and Oversight -- Committees are often responsible for developing policies, procedures, and guidelines that govern the organization. They provide oversight to ensure compliance with regulations and internal standards.
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Americanism
Promote patriotism. Plan observance of Constitution Day (Sept 17). Donate flags to school, hospital, church, or library.
Name
Armed Forces/Homeland Security
Encourage local clubs and members to show support for the Armed forces by engaging in projects that aid our U.S. troops and their families. Provide speakers and/or programs (with VP of Programs).
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Awards/Campaign Hours
Ascertain that the club is meeting awards requirements. File Awards Sheets and turn in on time. Distribute Campaign Hours Worksheets, encourage keeping them current. Collect and tabulate total number of campaign hours worked. Mail report to state and national presidents.
Juanita Golson
Budget & Finance
Recommend an annual budget, recommend financial and other policies, assess the financial impact of all policies and activities on the club, monitor the Club's funds, and undertake other appropriate projects as requested.
Teresa Tuttle
Bylaws
Review and amend Bylaws if deemed necessary, keep Bylaws updated and be certain that Bylaws are being followed.
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Campaign Activities
Distribute Campaign Hours Worksheets, encourage keeping them current. Collect and tabulate total number of campaign hours worked. Mail report to state and national presidents.
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Caring for America
Select non-political charity to donate food, clothes, or money. Sponsor for the year and have charity representative present a program (coordinated with VP Programs). Suggestions: Safe House, Urban Ministries, deployed troops and their families.
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Chaplain
Lead invocation at each monthly meeting.
Name
Free Enterprise/Women in Business
Be the representative of free enterprise system, particularly as it affects women in business.
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Historian/Yearbook
Maintain scrapbook of events that the club does during year by use of photos and newspaper articles. Maintain history of local club. Present scrapbooks once annually for members to peruse.
Brenda Graham
Iris Fund
Encourage campaign fund contributions to elect Republican candidates. Attend fund-raising luncheons. Submit names to be considered for receiving financial support.
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Legislation
Report on current legislation pending in state or national house and senate. Initiate letters to local legislators on appropriate bills. Recruit letters to editor, if appropriate. Encourage lobbying pro or con on pertinent legislation.
Taylor Aguilar
Luncheon Reservations
Call and/or email members to get accurate reservation head count before monthly luncheon meeting. Collect money at door and help Treasurer to pay bill after meeting. Co-sign agreement with luncheon site (Clarksville Country Club, Etc.)
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Literacy
Provide information on Literacy Program. Participate in Literacy Program. Arrange for speaker s (with the assistance of the VP of Programs) for local club. Encourage club members to participate in Literacy agencies.
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Newsletter Editor
Compile the various components of the newsletter for the Club into an attractive, coherent, useful publication. The editor organizes the parts of the newsletter. Determines articles, sidebars, masthead, illustrations and photographs, columns, and other special features. Contributors submit their work to her to be assembled into the final product. Creates the newsletter's design or fit the pieces into a predetermined layout. Submits to the President for proofing.
Teresa Tuttle
Parliamentarian/Protocol
Be familiar with Roberts Rules of Order. Correct improper procedures. Rule on questions or problems that arise. Rule on proper political etiquette.
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Publicity/Communications
Communicate by Facebook, e-mail, phone or Action Alert. Put monthly notice of Republican Women’s Club Meeting in the local news media. President may request that photos or articles be written and turned in to newspaper.
Marie Tillman
Website
Design, create and maintain a website for the MCRW club by creating webpage layout, content production, and graphic design. This includes current posting of newsworthy information about the activities of the club.