Elections for the 2023 - 2025 Board term will take place at the May members meeting. Please visit the 2023_slate page for more information.
To suggest the name of someone that you think should be nominated for either the Women for Greater Philadelphia's Executive Committee or Board please e-mail nominating@womenforgreaterphiladelphia.org. Be sure to include both your contact information, their contact information, their bio and why you are putting their name forward. The duties of Board Members and Officers of the Board are listed below.
General Information
Women for Greater Philadelphia, Inc .is a non-profit corporation of volunteers. The goals of the corporation are to promote and enhance the historical, philosophical, educational and cultural value of Greater Philadelphia and to maintain and preserve Laurel Hill Mansion.
No compensation for services shall be rendered.
Board Member
Those who serve on the Board must be members of Women for Greater Philadelphia and work to further the goals of the corporation. The term of a Board Member is four years. There are four meetings annually. A board member serves on at least one of the standing committees. Committees to choose from are the House, Garden, Education, Music, Program, Finance, Membership, Historical, Bylaws or Media. The Nominating committee is not a standing committee but is voted on annually by the board.
Officers
The Chairman of the Board oversees all activities of Women for Greater Philadelphia and acts in an advisory capacity to all committees.
The President presides over all meetings of the Board of Directors, Executive Committee and the General Membership. Report all actions taken by the Executive Committee to the Board of Directors. Is an ex-officio member of all committees, except the Nominating Committee. In addition the President acts as a liaison with the Fairmount park Conservancy, city and Laurel Hill Mansion at meetings of the Park Charms.
The Vice President acts in the absence of the President. Will become president for the unexpired term should the president be unable to execute the duties of the office of president. Receives proposed amendments to the bylaws and convenes committees as needed to prepare for review by the board. Chairs committees on special subjects as designated by the Board.
The Treasurer is the custodian of the funds of the corporation. Is responsible for writing checks and paying bills. Keeps the financial statement up-to-date and reports to the Board of Directors at least quarterly. Chairs the Finance Committee. Makes reports to the Executive Committee. Prepare quarterly financial statements to be given annually at the May and October meetings. Treasurer’s books shall be audited annually by a Certified Public Accountant, as necessary.
Assistant Treasure assists the Treasurer. Is also a member of the finance committee and acts in the Treasures absence.
The Recording Secretary records the minutes of the corporation. Calls the roll when necessary. Keeps a record of the bylaws, official membership register, committee list and minutes of the meetings.
The Corresponding Secretary issues all notices by mail or e-mail. Reads and reports all correspondence.