CWIP members converged for breakfast and networking during the group’s annual meeting at Maggiano’s in August.
CWIP Co-chair Carolyn Nopar welcomed the group and offered a recap of the year in review. She also introduced the 2019-2020 board slate. The slate was accepted unanimously. More information about the board can be found here: https://www.cwiponline.org/page/BOD
Treasurer Tawa Mitchell presented the treasurer’s report. She noted that the organization’s fund balances support its programs on racial equity, the WLMP, and the work supporting women and girls. “It connects to programs and engaging members,” she said.
Nopar and co-chair Sarah Borgeson offered recognition of the board and committee members, and the committee co-chairs thanked outstanding volunteers. “If you’ve attended an event, you've benefited from the talents of volunteers and committee members,” Borgeson said.
Borgeson also presented an overview of the organization’s strategic plan and a preview of 2019-20. The organization has developed a three-year strategic plan to guide its future activities. As a result the organization has a revised mission and vision statement. The strategy will focus on three key programs: building community, organizational infrastructure, and increasing visibility. Racial equality and justice will be infused into every aspect of the organization’s work as well.
In the year ahead, she said, members can look forward to an enhanced member onboarding process and additional programming that impacts girls. Information will be forthcoming for networking events and the spring 2020 CWIP luncheon.
“We’re energized for the year ahead,” Borgeson said.