The document provides information and resources for chapter leaders of the American Society of Women Accountants (ASWA) to help renew, grow and manage their chapters. It outlines the mission of ASWA and lists various tools and support available, including the ASWA website, joint national conference, educational foundation, marketing materials, and regional and national contacts that can provide guidance.

1. Get to Know ASWA Tools and Resources for Renewing, Growing, and Managing Your Chapter

2. ASWA Mission The mission of ASWA is to enable women in all accounting and related fields to achieve their full personal, professional and economic potential and to contribute to the future development of their profession.

5. National Executive Board 2008 - 2009 See the Web page for contact information on each National Board Member. Feel free to contact any of them to ask for advice or support Barbara W Covington (Fort Walton Beach FL) - President Stacey L Craig, CPA (Phoenix AZ) – President-Elect Tracy L Johnson, CPA (San Antonio TX) - Vice President – Chapter Partnering Monika P Miles, CPA (Silicon Valley CA) – Vice President – Membership Vivian L Moller, CPA (Milwaukee WI) – Vice President - Communications Kate A Mulder, CPA (Ames IA) - Secretary /2008 JNC Co-Chair Cheryl Willers (Flagstaff AZ) - Treasurer The National Board of Directors is a group of women who’ve experienced similar chapter issues to those you’re facing. They have the organizational knowledge and managerial and leadership experience to help you develop and implement solutions.

6. National Board - Directors 2008 - 2009 See the Web page for contact information on each National Board Member. Feel free to contact any of them to ask for advice or support. Susan R Tripepi (Akron/Canton OH) Communications/2009 JNC Co-Chair Gale Kreitzberg (Billings MT) Chapter Partnering Eleanor Siverts-Akerman (Bellevue WA) Chapter Partnering/Audit Committee Gina Slack (Des Moines IA) - Chapter Partnering Kathryn Sharp, CPA (Member-At-Large) – Communications Dianna Patton, CPA (Richmond VA) Membership Development Berranthia Brown (Atlanta GA) – Membership Development Christina Polf, CPA (Seattle WA) – Communications Karen J Gunther (Boston MA) - Immediate Past President- Nominating Committee Part of the beauty of ASWA is the supportive nature of the organization, both locally and nationally.

14. www.aswa.org Virtual Exchange – Discussion Forums Access the Virtual Exchange after logging into the Members Only Section, you’ll need to accept the Rules and Conditions before access is allowed. From here, you can ask questions about membership or chapters. These forums are monitored by our National Committees. Responses can be posted by any member. Look for additional forums such as the Technical forum to be published soon.

28. Appendix Resources Resources Resources Chapter

29. Appendix: Troubleshooting National VP-Communications; Regional Director Want to discontinue chapter (you don’t have to disband completely – you can go inactive) Kristin Edwards, HQ Lost or forgot your member number www.aswa.org Chapter roster; membership reconciliation Regional Director National Board Members Member management Lee Lowery, HQ Getting things done through HQ National Bylaws Regional Directors National Board members Procedural questions Kristin Edwards, HQ Membership: chapter counts, applications, brochures Resources Issues

44. Appendix: Chapter Informational Ad Advocating, enhancing and celebrating the value that women in accounting and related fields bring to the profession and to society. Join our professional, non-profit organization. Over 80 chapters and approximately 4000 members across the US. General, tax, and management accounting, internal and external audit, and many other fields. Public, private, industry, non-profit and government arenas. Optimize your career and balance your life. We offer leadership and networking opportunities, educational programs, focus on work/life balance, and scholarships for new and returning students. www.aswa.org 800-326-2163 Interested? Contact your local chapter: {Chapter contact name} at 303-999-1234 or visit our website www.aswadenver.org Professionals Dynamic Mentors Innovators Educated Dedicated Leaders