Frequently Asked Questions

Q. How are the speakers chosen?

A. Our program committee meets monthly to plan for the following year's worth of topics and speakers. If you have speaker/topic suggestions, would like to learn more about the program committee or get involved, please contact the Program Committee Chair at lori.a.lewandowski@wellsfargo.com. We typically plan for having 1/3 of our programs be about professional development, 1/3 about personal growth, and 1/3 about civic learning

Q. Do members need to RSVP for the meetings?

A. No, once you've been approved as a member, you are invited to any and all meetings and there is no RSVP required. The only exception to this would be our annual larger format meeting, which is usually held in the fall. RSVP's are required from members for that meeting, although there is no additional cost to attend if you are a member. Also, please keep in mind that you do need to register/RSVP any guests you may be bringing by calling the Meeting Coordinator or emailing Kelly_jean56@hotmail.com or visiting our registration page.

Q. How much are membership dues?

A. Our membership cycle runs on a calendar year, so membership is pro-rated depending on what month you join.

Q. How often does FEW meet?

A. We meet on a monthly basis, and our monthly meetings feature lunch, guest speakers and time to socialize and network.

Q. What are the benefits of being a member?

A. FEW offers monthly meetings featuring dynamic speakers on a wide variety of topics to enrich your professional and personal lives. You will also benefit from direct networking opportunities with the area's most influential and respected women leaders, each with contacts and experience to share. In a world where "who you know" is so important, the opportunities provided through FEW are invaluable.

Q. Can non-members attend meetings?

A. Yes, of course, we love guests! Guest can register and pay online. The guest fee is $20 if they should be registered by noon on the Friday before the scheduled meeting. Guests can register for a meeting and pay the guest fee online. Or, they can be registered by phone by contacting our Meeting Coordinators.

Q. How is FEW different from other professional organizations?

A. FEW continues to offer top-notch programming at our monthly meetings designed to enrich the personal and professional lives of our members. In additional to professional growth, these meetings offer a monthly opportunity to connect with the area's most respected women leaders, all with contacts and experience to share. FEW stays connected to our members on a regular basis through a monthly newsletter and regular e-blasts in order to keep members informed on upcoming events both with FEW and community events outside of FEW. Our members-only area of the FEW website provides access to the the entire network of FEW members and allows FEW members to reach out to one another for professional advice, business opportunities, referrals and much, much more. FEW is a warm, welcoming organization of powerful, compassionate women who understand the impact a broad professional network can bring. Members frequently step forward to take advantage of the many leadership opportunities available with FEW, building key leadership skills along the way.

Q. Are there other networking opportunities available outside of the monthly meetings?

A. Absolutely! FEW continues to strive to enhance the value members receive from membership, including broadening networking opportunities. Some of the opportunities outside of the regular monthly FEW meetings include:

• Occasional happy hours
• Members-only access to the entire network of FEW members through our website
• Social networking through FEW's Facebook page and Linked In group
• The ability to post events and announcements on our bulletin board on the website and on the marketplace table at FEW programs
• Volunteer and leadership opportunities