Committees

ATHENA

Plans and hosts TBF's premier fund-raising event to showcase the presentation of the ATHENA® Award. This committee also oversees the processes for nominating and selecting the ATHENA Award recipient according to the criteria established by the ATHENA Foundation.

2010-2011 meeting schedule - Third Tuesday of the month; 3:30 PM at Quarles & Brady

Communications 

Develops and implements TBF's marketing plan including distribution of press releases, arranging for media interviews and coverage, producing and distributing the newsletter, and maintaining TBF's public website.

2010-2011 meeting schedule - Third Tuesday of the month; 11:30 AM at Babes West Side

Fund Development 

Plans, implements and coordinates fund-raising activities to benefit TBF's operating funds and The Business Forum Foundation's scholarship program. Ensures that all proposed fund-raising activities have Board approval.

2010-2011 meeting schedule - Third Wednesday of the month; noon at Physicians Plus on the Square

Membership 

Oversees all aspects of TBF's membership eligibility and process including guiding the organization's efforts to identify and attract new members, coordinating member application and renewal, coordinating production of member directory and maintaining criteria for membership.

2010-2011 meeting schedule - Third Wednesday of the month; 8:00 AM at Madison Concourse Hotel

Outreach 

Selects, plans and conducts activities that offer girls and women opportunities to learn about the business and professional world, and that enable TBF members to explore new careers and professional opportunities.

2010-2011 meeting schedule - Third Wednesday of the month; noon at Findorff

Program 

Plans and oversees the monthly program meetings and other member events. Responsibilities include scheduling speakers, arranging the meeting place, supervising registration, and coordinating with other committees for publicity and tracking attendance
2010-2011 meeting schedule - Every other month, no set day; lunch

Scholarship 

Establishes criteria for awarding scholarships and for selecting the women who will receive them. Also plans and conducts events for scholarship recipients.

2011-2012 meeting schedule - January 25 - February 23, application review and interviews. Contact committee for dates, times and details.

Special Events

Plans and hosts other fund-raising events, including the ATHENA Young Professional event and the TBF-EWGA The Good, the Bad and the Ugly Golf Outing. This committee also oversees the processes for nominating and selecting the recipient of the ATHENA Young Professional Award.

2010-2011 meeting schedule - Second Thursday of the month March through November; 11:30 AM at Sheraton Madison Hotel