Committees

FAWCO Administrative Committees report to the Third Vice-President, who in turn informs the Board, where appropriate, of the work done by the Committees, any problems they have encountered, and all information they have gathered which can be of interest to the general membership.

Committee Chairs shall be full and current members of an overseas FAWCO Club at the time of appointment. A limited number of committees may be chaired by members of FAUSA providing that they are also full and current members of an overseas FAWCO club. The Chair who is responsible for submitting a written report at the Interim and Biennial Conferences.

Administrative Committees consist of Archives, Bylaws and Administrative Guidelines, Finance, Membership, Resolutions and Recommendations, Conference Site Selection, and Nominating Committee.

 

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Join FAWCO

 

Welcome to the world of FAWCO ! Thank you for visiting our website and considering becoming a member of FAWCO. The benefits of being a FAWCO member club are manifold. First and foremost, your Club will benefit from the sharing of resources and best practices with our 64 member clubs, organizations just like yours from around the world. The FAWCO website is a busy meeting place for its members to share information, exchange ideas and problem solve. For example, if you are looking for new ideas on fundraising, membership retention, volunteer mobilization, or Board training, you will find the answers on our website. FAWCO’s annual global and regional conferences provide an opportunity for Club Presidents, Club FAWCO Representatives and other interested members to meet and exchange ideas, as well as learning and developing themselves and their Clubs. FAWCO offers club development workshops on topics that are critical to the successful running of your Club. FAWCO also offers every Member Club a web presence and an opportunity for web hosting at an attractive price.

Elizabeth Abbot

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Membership Chair 

Joining FAWCO also gives an opportunity for your members and their children to apply for the FAWCO Foundation Education Awards, as well as for your Club to propose a project for a Development Grant.

Lastly, joining FAWCO gives your Club a voice on the world stage. FAWCO is a United Nations accredited non-governmental organization (NGO), with special consultative status to the Economic and Social Council of the United Nations – ECOSOC. FAWCO is particularly active in global issues such as education, environment, health and human rights.  FAWCO also addesses specific concerns and issues of U.S. citizens living overseas.

For further information, please look at "Application", or contact .

 

 

 

The Chair is appointed by the President and introduced at the Interim Conference. The President then asks for proposals from the floor for additional committee members. The Nominating Committee consists of the Chair and at least four, but not more than six, other members. They may be delegates or participants but no two committee members may be from the same Club. No member of the Committee may serve for two one-year terms in succession, nor may members serve successively more than once on the Nominating Committees of FAWCO and The FAWCO Foundation. Members shall have a broad-based knowledge of the organization and its members. No member serving on this committee may be selected as a candidate for elective office or resign for this purpose.

Candidates, please DOWNLOAD a personal history form here, complete and email to the Nominating Committee.

CLICK HERE to see a list of past Boards.

Contact Nominating Committee at

 

 

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The Rebranding Team is currently discussing FAWCO's mission and goals.  Committee members post their ideas here and invite your comments and feedback. Be sure you are logged in so you can add your comments.  


 

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