The Women’s Business Association is an organization that strives to facilitate and support the academic, professional, philanthropic and social development of women in the Kellogg Part-Time MBA Program. The WBA is committed to working with students, faculty, administrators, alumnae and the greater business community to create opportunities for women in business.
New officers will serve on the WBA Board from April 2013 – March 2014(4 quarters)
Please return via email to Karishma Bhargava ()
by 5 pm CT on Friday, March 29, 2013.
If elected, all New Club Officers are required to attend Club Officer Training on Saturday, April 27
Name:
Class number(s):
Do you plan to be a student through March 2013? Yes No
If no, please tell us when you anticipate graduating:
Phone number:
Email address:
Position desired:
Reason(s) for serving on the WBA Board:
Elections Timeline
· Applications submitted – March 29
· Board elections – March 30-April 6
· New board appointed – April, 7
· Board Transition – April 13
· Length of tenure – Spring 2013 through Winter 2014[1]
Board Positions (What) / Positions Available / Key Responsibilities (How)All Board Members / 6 / · Actively participate on monthly WBA Board Meetings
· Recruit members to their committees to create scale
· Execute on assigned roles and responsibilities
· Attend Club Officer Training on Saturday, April 27
President
Exuding behavior such that others are motivated, engaged and collaborative! / 1 / · Set annual goals and activities calendar
· Schedule and facilitate Board meetings, determine meeting agendas
· Coordinate activities of Board members and delegate responsibilities accordingly
· Represent WBA at KPTSA meetings
· Serve as liaison to students, faculty and administration
· Facilitate annual board elections
Finance Chair
Budget + Fundraising Guru / 1 / · Lead annual budget process
· Approve budget for all events
· Coordinate with other clubs for financial co-sponsorship opportunities
· Solicit sponsorship or donations for events, when appropriate
Marketing & Communications Chair
Evangelizing and Proactively Communicating to WBA Community / 1 / · Manage and utilize all communication tools, including eNews, KelloggGroups and LinkedIn group
· Promote WBA events via eNews, Kellogg Groups and LinkedIn group
· Draft communications to membership on behalf of Board members
· Maintain and update form emails in KelloggGroups
· Send emails blasts to new students each quarter
External Relations Chair
Attracting new members and keeping tabs on existing WBA Members / 1 / · Manage WBA membership, including current students, alumni and former board members
· Increase interest and membership through participation in Blitz Week and New Student Orientation
· Plan and execute quarterly kick-off meetings
· Plan and execute events according to activities calendar
· Poll membership for event ideas
· Complete Event Request Forms for all events
Personal and Professional Development Chair
Building partnerships with other organizations and research resources to bring personal and professional career enhancing opportunities to WBA Constituents / 2 / · Identify and solicit speakers from various constituencies (students, professors, alumni, business leaders)
· Plan and execute annual Holiday Toy Drive and related events; including, but not limited to, charity selection, kick-off event, involvement of Dean’s Office and donation drop-off
· Manage and expand presence in the community, including increased volunteer opportunities
· Serve as liaison to other Kellogg constituents (PT and FT club leaders, alumni, etc.)
· Promote “One Kellogg” initiative through partnership with FTWBA for professional and social events
[1] Candidates for WBA board positions must be enrolled in Kellogg through Winter 2014 quarter.