Committee Information
As an active member, we invite you to be part of the various committees that support the League’s mission to promote the advancement of Latina women through educational attainment, leadership development, cultural enrichment, and service. We are an action-oriented organization with active committee work happening all year long, many times simultaneously with one or more committees at a time. If you have a desire to give back to your community, you’re in the right place! We strongly encourage you to jump right in by contacting the Chair of any committee or any member of the board to find the best way you can contribute and give back.
Standing Committees
Membership Committee:
The Membership Committee is comprised of the Vice President of Membership and at least one member. The duties of this committee shall include:
the recruitment, orientation and retention of all new and renewed members to the purpose and program of the organization.
Membership Directory which shall include the names of all members in good standing at the time of publication deadline.
Distribute copies of current copies of the Bylaws and Policies and Procedures (Membership Packet).
The Committee Chair shall provide a financial report at the completion of their activity.
Fiesta Navideña Committee:
The Fiesta Navideña Committee shall be comprised of the Chairperson and/or Co-chair and at least five members, it shall be the responsibility of this committee to implement an annual Fiesta Navideña. The Committee Chair and/or Co-chair shall provide the Treasurer a proposed budget for the upcoming fiscal year, no later than the January Executive Board meeting. The purpose of the Fiesta Navideña is to raise funds specific to scholarship award subject to Article Vll, Section V of the League ByLaws.
Historian Committee:
The Historian shall maintain and chronicle the League’s accomplishments and activities for the year by collecting and organizing pictures, programs and newspaper articles about the League and its members. The Committee Chair and/or Co-chair and minimum of two members. The Committee Chair shall provide the Treasurer with a proposed budget for the upcoming fiscal year, no later than the January Executive Board meeting. The Historian shall use an electronic or a hardcopy format (i.e. scrapbook) to chronicle each year.
Ways and Means Committee:
The Ways and Means Committee shall be comprised of the Chairperson and/or Co-chair and at least two members, it shall be the responsibility of this committee to implement small events or activities for the purpose of raising funds for the operational needs of the organization.
Frida Fun Run Committee:
The Frida Fun Run Committee shall be comprised of the Chairperson and/or Co-chair and at least five members. It shall be the responsibility of this committee to implement an annual Frida Fun Run. The Committee Chair and/or Co-chair shall provide the Treasurer a proposed budget for the upcoming fiscal year, no later than the January Executive Board meeting. The purpose of the Frida Fun Run is to raise funds specific to scholarship awards subject to Article Vll, Section V of the League ByLaws.
Scholarship Committee:
The Scholarship Committee is comprised of the Chairperson and/or Co-chair and at least five members. The Committee Chair and/or Co-chair shall provide the Treasurer a proposed budget for the upcoming fiscal year, no later than the January Executive Board meeting. It shall be the duty of this committee to review scholarship requirements and applications according to committee guidelines, including submitting a conflict of interest declaration. The total amount of scholarships to be awarded will be determined by the funds available, recommended by the Scholarship Committee and approved by the membership. It shall be the responsibility of this committee to plan and host the award ceremony.
Adelante Mujer Conference Committee:
The Adelante Mujer Conference Committee is comprised of the Chairperson and/or Co-chair and at least five members. The Committee Chair and/or Co-chair shall provide the Treasurer a proposed budget for the upcoming fiscal year, no later than the January Executive Board meeting. It shall be the duty of this Committee to implement a multigenerational career and education conference with focus on high school students. This is not a fundraising event.
Sunshine Committee:
The Sunshine Committee shall be comprised of the Chairperson and/or Co-chair and at least five members who will help spread sunshine in times of need, difficulty, or sorrow. The Committee Chair and/or Co-chair shall provide the Treasurer a proposed budget for the upcoming fiscal year, no later than the January Executive Board meeting.The Committee will send congratulations, sympathy or care and concern to members, immediate family members, or community supporter, and will determine an appropriate form of expression (i.e., plants, flowers, or other small cheerful gifts or cards).
Marketing and Communications Committee:
The Marketing and Communications Committee is comprised of a Chairperson and/or Co-chairs and a minimum of four members. The Committee Chair and/or Co-chair shall provide the Treasurer a proposed budget for the upcoming fiscal year, no later than the January Executive Board meeting.Under the direction of the Executive Board, the Marketing Committee shall support and promote events by creating promotional materials and engaging community partners and members, and implement the branding, communications, marketing and social media strategy for the League. The committee shall have the duty to recommend to the President and the Executive Board all proposed strategy for the League.
