CFUW National AGM 2015 Moving CFUW into the 21 st Century

Our Plan for Today Where are we? Where would we like to go? How will we get there? Strategies to move us forward?

Where are we as an organization? Declining membership Changing environment for women Many women’s organizations Lack of women’s voice in Policy & Politics

They want to: Foster innovation & support development Feel challenged Create work life balance Have relational experience & be engaged!!! Who are our members of the future?

Strengths Long history Collective strength and wisdom Broad networks Access to resources Credibility as professional women

Where do we want to go? Advocacy Education Networking

Moving forward Plan Partner Communicate

Plan Vision Mission Focus on your priorities Bring members together

Partner Power in numbers Maximize resources Expand your network Expand your impact

Communicate Members Your networks The community Technology & SM

In a Nut Shell! Plan Vision, mission, activities Advocacy, Education & Networking Partnerships Networks and resources Communicate Social Media