AWTS Board of Directors
Board Composition
Another Way Texas Shares is, and has always been, governed by our member organizations. Each of our member groups holds one voting seat on our board of directors. The board also includes up to five at-large seats to be filled by community representatives. At-large board members serve one-year terms, with no term limits.
At-large openings are currently available on our board of directors. There is no formal application; interested individuals should instead submit a letter to the AWTS board expressing his/her interest, as well as a resume or list of qualifications. Applications will be presented to the board for approval at one of their regular meetings, and applicants will be notified of the board's decision following the meeting. Meetings are usually held four times per year, in February, May, August, and November.
Board Committees
As a membership organization, Another Way Texas Shares' member organizations are asked to support the future growth of AWTS through board committee work. Members are encouraged to serve on a committee of their choice, if possible, or to provide information and assistance to committees as requested.
AWTS currently has three major committees:
Campaign Expansion
Membership
Strategic Planning
Other, temporary committees can be formed as needed at the discretion of the board. Member representatives interested in serving on or otherwise assisting any board committee should contact AWTS.
Campaign Expansion Committee
This committee seeks to create new workplace giving campaigns where they do not exist, and expand existing campaigns to include AWTS and its members as giving options for employees. The campaign expansion committee identifies prospective businesses throughout Texas and assists AWTS staff with initial contacts and follow-up within prospective businesses.
Current Needs:
Additional committee members
Commitment Forms completed by each AWTS member
Contact Information Sheets completed by member organizations.
In expanding our workplace giving campaigns, we are more successful when we approach companies with whom we have some connection or relationship. The contact information sheet is intended to be completed by staff, board, and volunteers at our member organizations as well as other friends of AWTS. Instructions and more information are included on the form.
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Membership Committee
This committee is responsible for identifying and recruiting potential new member organizations to AWTS from all over Texas, as well as providing orientation to new members upon joining. The committee will also update the AWTS 101 orientation booklet on a regular basis and distribute the booklet to current member organizations.
Current Needs:
Additional committee members
Referral Forms completed by member organizations and other friends of AWTS
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Strategic Planning Committee
This recently formed committee has begun work in creating a strategic plan for AWTS. Committee members will create a request for proposals to solicit bids from independent consultants, select a consultant from bids received, and work with the consultant and full AWTS board of directors throughout the strategic planning process.
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