MISSION | GOALS | INITIATIVES | BOARD OF DIRECTORS | PRESIDENT'S CLUB | KPWE PARTNERSHIP
OUR MISSION
To advance women into leadership positions in media and related fields
by
educating, advocating and acting as a resource to our members.
OUR GOALS
- Promote the entry, development and advancement of women in all media and
related fields;
- Provide monetary support to women for continued education and career training;
- Develop an elite network, composed primarily of women, in which business and
information is exchanged.
OUR INITIATIVES
Recognition of excellence in relation to our mission statement (AME Awards),
e-newsletter publications, job information services, professional development
programs, monetary support for education, career support and assistance and
valuable networking opportunities.
More information on the AWRT National Organization can be found at
www.awrt.org.
2007-2008 BOARD OF DIRECTORS
President: Yvonne Weeres, Pepsi
Vice-President: Kelli Scoville, Comcast
Treasurer: Candi Kleinert, TKA Advertising
Membership Chair: Judith Moak, Comcast
Hospitality Chair: Teri Homick, The Colorado Springs Independent
Public Relations: Kris Thatcher
AME Awards & Website/Newsletter: Anne Markley
Fall Premiere Chair: Vanessa Moorman, Lamar Advertising Company
Karen Gonzalez, KKTV
Speed Chat: Dawn Dawson, Reflections Advertising
Sabrina Poole, The Gazette
Members at Large: Angie Skubal, KXRM
Vanessa Moorman, Lamar Advertising Company
Amanda Mountain, The Gazette
ADVISORY BOARD MEMBERS
Diane Plassmeyer, Pepsi
PRESIDENT'S CLUB INFO
Since AWRT is all about mentorship, the Southern Colorado Chapter has sought the guidance of its past presidents and formed the President's Club. This is a small group of leaders who help provide guidance to the Board of Directors, while reaching out and advocating on behalf of the organization in the community. If you have played a leadership role in AWRT and would like to find out how to join the President's Club, or if you would like to learn more about AWRT from a President's Club member, please contact Amanda Mountain, 719-636-0204 or amanda.mountain@gazette.com.
KPWE SCHOLARSHIP INFO
KPWE provides scholarships to non-traditional women 25 and older to attend college for the first time or return to college after an extended absence. In addition to providing tuition assistance at UCCS, KPWE matches scholars with mentors who offer inspiration, encouragement and professional contacts. Each year AWRT invests in this program by providing tuiton for one student who has plans to enter into the media sector following graduation. For more information, contact Vanessa Moorman at 473-4747.
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