Networking Subcommittee Layout (at a Minimum)
Secretary: Contact between Leadership Team and Networking Subcommittee, submits any activities subcommittee members have decided on to Leadership for final approval. Maintain records and meeting minutes for the Wisconsin Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (WAMFT). Add and remove events created in Zoom, Google Calendar, the website, and on Facebook. Assist Networking Subcommittee in working within an annual budget that is approved by the WAMFT Leadership Committee. In charge of the Newsletter content and distribution to WAMFT membership (3 times a year). Also includes writing articles for the newsletter on subcommittee events. Holds monthly Networking Subcommittee meetings or add comments to agenda if unable to attend. Attend GIN meetings (minimum once every two months). Commit about 3-5 hours a month.
Networking Subcommittee Chair: Drafts new networking opportunities and/or modifies existing networking opportunities; all of which are submitted for approval to Secretary. Helps to identify and secure funding sources through events, fundraising, and/or grant writing. Coordinates with the Advocacy Subcommittee to reach out to membership regarding legislative issues affecting Marriage and Family Therapists in the state and nationally. Coordinates with the Educational Subcommittee to reach out to membership regarding educational opportunities offered by WAMFT. Attend Networking Subcommittee monthly meetings or add comments to agenda if unable to attend. Attend GIN meetings (minimum once every two months). Commit about 2-3 hours a month.
Social Media Liaison: Posts networking, educational, and advocacy subcommittee information to WAMFT’s Facebook, Members Forum, and other AAMFT Communities as necessary. Specific subcommittee content can only be uploaded after given approval by Networking Subcommittee Chair. You are allowed to share Facebook posts to our page that you believe would benefit our membership. You are may also comment on members’ posts. Try to post weekly content. Attend Networking Subcommittee meetings or add comments to agenda if unable to attend. Attend monthly Networking Subcommittee meetings or add comments to agenda if unable to attend. Commit about 2-3 hours a month.
Virtual Student Study Group Host: Facilitates MFT National Exam study group for student members. Helps draft program objectives and hosts study sessions. Determines group meeting times. Ensures materials are relevant and engaging to student membership. Attend monthly Networking Subcommittee meetings or add comments to agenda if unable to attend. Attend GIN meetings (minimum once every two months). Commit about 1-2 hours a month.
Meeting of the Minds Host: Facilitates discussion with graduate programs and MFT certification programs within Wisconsin to encourage collaboration around workforce growth. You will aid in brainstorming efforts to grow our MFT student population, grow our AAMFT Approved Supervisor population, and grow community networking opportunities between programs and facilities where student can complete their practicum/internships and post graduate hours for licensure. Attend monthly Networking Subcommittee meetings or add comments to agenda if unable to attend. Attend GIN meetings (minimum once every two months). Commit about 1-2 hours a month.
Intersectional Identities Hangout Host: Facilitates virtual hangout for members of color. Creates a supportive environment for members to vent, reflect, and process frustrations, concerns, experiences, and/or struggles in dealing/coping with navigating racial power dynamics in and out of session, self-care strategies, and more. Assists members in making connections with other members. Determines group meeting times. Ensures material is relevant and engaging to membership. Attend monthly Networking Subcommittee meetings or add comments to agenda if unable to attend. Attend GIN meetings (minimum once every two months). Commit about 1-2 hours a month.