About VWA
Mission Statement
The Valley Women’s Association is dedicated to bringing together women from all walks of life so that they may share and support each others goals and interests, exchange ideas, and encourage both learning from their peers and set a good example for others. We provide a platform to members for business networking and informative discussions on promoting a positive self image, health, safety, well-being and successful business practices.
Purpose
The purpose of Valley Women’s Association is to bring together women of all walks of life for personal and professional growth, to initiate contact between women, to provide a comfortable environment for sharing common career and social concerns, and to offer self-development opportunities.
Women have come to our network to meet other women, to make business contacts and to make friends. The Valley Women’s Association. is a non-partisan, non-religious, non-affiliated group and does not have any particular single focus interest. It does not lobby for any cause or idea.
History
Valley Women’s Association (formerly the Valley Women’s Network) began in 1980 and is modeled loosely after other national network groups and was designed to meet the special needs of women in the Fraser Valley. Associate Chapters began being formed in 1992.
The Langley Chapter was formed in 1995. In 2018, the Valley Women’s Association became a “society” and formed a new association, separate from the Chilliwack and Mission Chapters. Today the Valley Women’s Association includes the Tri-Cities, Surrey-Delta, and Langley Chapters. Visit the other chapters.
Core Committee Members
The Valley Women’s Association (VWA) is run by a Core Team established by the current members. The VWA Langley Chapter Core Team usually meets virtually on Tuesday after the general luncheon meeting (generally the 4th Tuesday of each month).
If you wish to become a member of the Core Team, please contact the Judy Griffith, Coordinator at vwalangcoordinator@gmail.com. We would love to have you!
Elected for the 2023 – 2024 Year
Marsha Goldford
Co-ordinator
The Wisdom Group/Zumba Gold
vwalangcoordinator@gmail.com
Allie McLaughlin
Assistant Co-ordinator
Real Estate Specialist at Royal LePage
Allie McLaughlin : Royal LePage Wolstencroft Realty : Home
Judy Griffith
Past Coordinator/Advisor Newsletter/Advertising
vwalangnewsletter@gmail.com
Retired Fitness Instructor
vwalangadvisory@gmail.com
604-312-8615
Judy Harris
Treasurer and Membership Coordinator
Avon
vwalangtreasurer@ gmail.com
judyharris211@gmail.com
Pauline Yee
Member at Large
Thermomix
cookwithpauline@gmail.com
Karen Pedersen
Member at Large
Crystal Clear Laughter & Hypnosis
Trish Fedewich
Member at Large
Fedewich Witt Notary Public
Bev Edwards
Member at Large
Partylite
Thank you to
Anna Soriano Studio for the beautiful photos.
CALL FOR NOMINATIONS CORE COMMITTEE POSITIONS (Election in May)
A Core Committee, elected annually at the May meeting, runs the Valley Women’s Network.
All positions on the Core Committee will be open for election each year.
The Core position is a volunteer position.
Only members in good standing are permitted to nominate or to stand for office. Members may nominate themselves or
another member for a Core position.
Any member nominating another member should speak to that member first before putting her name forward.
Each nominee is contacted by the Nominating Committee to verify that she has read and agrees to adhere to the Network policies, that she is willing to accept the nomination and that she is able to fulfill the duties of that position if elected.
It is the responsibility of each Core member to attend all Core meetings, Network meetings and Network activities.
…VWA Policy & Procedures
DUTIES OF CORE POSITIONS
The representative of each core position must attend all monthly core meetings, network luncheons and special events.
Coordinator:
Responsible to host Network meetings, confirm and introduce guest speakers, chair Core meetings, act as the liaison between the membership and the Core, attend Coordinator/Assistant Coordinator’s Executive meetings, submit a Coordinator’s Report for each issue of the network’s newsletter, and to oversee all other positions and duties of the Core.
Assistant Coordinator:
Responsible to attend Network meetings, Core meetings, and Coordinator/Assistant Coordinator’s Executive meetings. Arrange and confirm guest speakers and 5 minute speakers. Support Coordinator in her duties and fill-in for Coordinator if required.
Secretary:
Responsible to attend Core meetings and take minutes. To circulate a copy of the minutes to each member of the Core in a timely manner, attend to any correspondence required and send or present “Thank You” notes as required.
Treasurer:
Responsible to attend all Network meetings, Core meetings and fund-raising activities, prepare and issue receipts, make deposits, write checks, send invoices, reconcile the bank account and provide monthly financial statements to the Core members. Attend all functions of the Network, including monthly Core meetings, Network meetings and special events.
Reservations Coordinator:
Responsible to maintain an up-to-date chapter contact list and contact each person on the list before the monthly meetings in order to confirm the number of attendees. Responsible for booking and organizing display tables for members and affiliate members. Contact the venue with meeting requirements.
Membership Coordinator:
Responsible to provide up-to-date membership list with current contact information to Treasurer, Reservations, Directory and Newsletter Coordinators. Provide each renewing member with a current membership card. Provide a new member with a welcome package.
Newsletter Coordinator:
Responsible to coordinate the publishing of a monthly newsletter advising members of coming events, chapter meetings, coordinator’s report, timely articles of interest, speakers, seminars, advertising, etc
Directory Coordinator:
Responsible to compile a member’s directory to be issued to each paid member. Arrange for the historian or a photographer to take pictures of all members. Submit a proposed budget in September from previous year expenses.
Publicity & Promotion:
Responsible to promote network meetings, special events and seminars by writing articles and/or announcements to the local media. To set up and remove signs before and after an event and to store signs when not in use.
Historian:
Responsible to take photos of guest speakers, meetings, special events, and compile a picture file for the year of events. Forward pictures to persons responsible for facebook, newsletter and website.
Hostess:
Establish and organize a Hostess committee. At each meeting welcome attendees. Follow duties outlined on Hostess Procedure List.
Member At Large:
Help out in any of the Core positions when needed. Participate on the Nominating Committee for the following year Core Committee.
Website Coordinator:
Responsible to update VWN Chapter home page with meeting dates and information. Including Chapter activities, guest speaker presentations and any other pertinent information.
A member wishing to assist or put any idea into motion may contact any member of the Core Committee. Every member is encouraged to be active in passing along information, in sharing skills and welcoming others to the group.
PLEASE NOTE:
The positions currently available. If you would like to be part of a dynamic, fun filled networking group, contact any member of the core committee.