1 WHAT IS FEW? Becky Fasulo Vice President of Membership & Chapter Organization (321)

2 FEDERALLY EMPLOYED WOMEN What is FEW? You and Me = Us Grassroots Organization ONLY NATIONAL ORGANIZATION WHOSE SOLE CONCERN IS FEDERAL WOMEN THE ONLY ORGANIZATION THAT MONITORS LEGISLATION PARTICULAR OF CONCERN TO WOMEN EMPLOYED IN THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT

3 FEDERALLY EMPLOYED WOMEN Organized in 1968 – To support and compliment the Executive Order (FWP Implementation) Nucleus group in Washington, D.C. Over 3,000 Members – Divided into 10 Regions – Approximately 100 Chapters 40 Years of Training

FEDERALLY EMPLOYED WOMEN End Sex Discrimination in Government Service – Enhance career opportunities through training & networking – Assist Employees Discriminated Against Because of Sex – Increase Job Opportunities for Women in Government – Work in Coalition with Other Organizations & Unions with Similar Goals – Provide leadership training and opportunities to all – regardless of grade 4

FEDERALLY EMPLOYED WOMEN PARTNERSHIPS – National Collation for Equality in Public Service (NCEPS) – FEW - Federally Employed Women – BIG - Blacks in Government – Image – National Hispanic Organization – FAPAC – Federal Asian-Pacific American Council – SAIGE – Society of American Indians Government Employees 5

6 FEDERALLY EMPLOYED WOMEN Organization Structure (con’t) National – Elected Officers and Committee Chairs (appointed) – National Bylaws – Governed by – National Policy & Procedures – How to Regional – Elected Officers and Committee Chairs (appointed) – Region Bylaws – Region Policy and Procedures Chapter – Elected Officers and Committee Chairs (appointed) – Chapter Bylaws – Chapter Policy and Procedures

7 FEDERALLY EMPLOYED WOMEN Membership – Regular Members Anyone that supports the purposes of FEW – US Government – District of Columbia government – Contractors – Federal & Retired Federal Employee – Military – Active Duty, Reserves & National Guard Join a FEW Chapter Amount – National dues are $45.00 per year New members can join anytime –

FEDERALLY EMPLOYED WOMEN – Lifetime membership One-time payment of $ to National – After 5 consecutive years of membership Chapters and Regions may assess dues – Diamond membership Upgrade to Lifetime membership One-time payment of $ to National – National Honorary Member For a One Year Period Selected by 2/3 Majority Vote of National Board – Outside FEW Not Eligible to Hold Office or Vote 8

9 FWP Official Government Function, membership not required FEW Private Non-Profit, Membership Organization FWP Cannot Lobby Congress FEW Can Lobby on Non-Partisan Issues FWP Cannot Raise Funds FEW Can Raise Funds FWP may be Full-Time or Collateral Duty FEW is voluntary FEW AND FWP DIFFERENCES FEDERALLY EMPLOYED WOMEN

10 FEDERALLY EMPLOYED WOMEN FEW & FWP SHARE THE SAME GOALS FOR… Advancement of Women in Government Diversity EEO Programs Both seek opportunities for… – Hiring – Training – Promotion of women in federal service Chapters Partner with FWP for special events

FEDERALLY EMPLOYED WOMEN NATIONAL BOARD OF DIRECTORS GOVERNING BODY Purpose: Manage the Affairs, Set Policy, and Control the Funds and Property of the Organization Board Consist of: – National Elected Officers – Immediate Past President – Standing Committee Chairpersons – Regional Managers (10 Region Managers) – One Regional Representative For Each 5 Chapters of a Region Meet Twice a Fiscal Year – July (Annual Membership Meeting) And Feb/Spring 11

FEDERALLY EMPLOYED WOMEN NATIONAL EXECTIVE COMMITTEE Administrative Arm of the Organization and Shall Have the Power and Authority to Act Between Meetings of the Board of Directors Report to the Board of Directors – National Elected Officers – Immediate Past President – Standing Committees Chairpersons... Awards Bylaws And Resolution Finance Legal NTP Chair Nomination Chair 12

FEDERALLY EMPLOYED WOMEN FEW’S MAJOR FOCUS AREAS Compliance – With EEO Laws Diversity – Cultural Awareness Legislative – Process and Participation Training 13

FEDERALLY EMPLOYED WOMEN Must have meetings/programs focused on each of the focus areas every year Viable Chapter – Focus Areas Programs – Minimum membership – Submittal of Quarterly Reports 14

15 FEDERALLY EMPLOYED WOMEN COMPLIANCE Monitor Policies and practices of agencies and activities – For conformance with requirements of statutes, executive orders, and regulations Take action to assist agencies and activities in correcting identified deficiencies. Provide guidance on compliance issues to FEW members who request assistance. Guidance for Compliance Chairs included in FEW’s NPPM, Compliance Chapter

16 FEDERALLY EMPLOYED WOMEN DIVERSITY Diversity is appreciating our similarities as well as our differences. FEW’s philosophy regarding Diversity is all about achieving results. FEW believes in a proactive approach to Diversity. FEW recognizes that there is strength in Diversity. FEW believes that cultural biases can be overcome. Diversity then becomes a strength as we pursue the common goals.

17 FEDERALLY EMPLOYED WOMEN 10 Reasons to Value Diversity are: 1. Prevents negative assumptions about racial and ethnic community groups. 2. Prevents gender stereotypes. 3. Prevents intercultural conflicts. 4. Eliminates communication barriers. 5. Articulates the similarities and differences among cultures.

18 FEDERALLY EMPLOYED WOMEN 6. Eliminates “organizational norms” which legitimize negative assumptions about people. 7. Eliminates culture in/out groups. 8. Increases organizational effectiveness. 9. Promotes employee harmony. 10. Values individuality.

19 FEDERALLY EMPLOYED WOMEN LEGISLATION Active participation in Legislative process Conducts Lobby Day activities on Capital Hill in conjunction with National Board meetings Voter registration projects Action alerts on all issues & bills identified in Legislative Agenda

20 FEDERALLY EMPLOYED WOMEN LEGISLATION Legislative Agenda: Tier I - Issues directly impacting Federally employed women Tier II - Issues affecting all Federal employees, regardless of gender Tier III - Issues affecting all women as a class

21 FEDERALLY EMPLOYED WOMEN CAPWIZ - FEW’s advocacy on-line tool – Com/FEW – Issues – Elected Official in Washington – Recent Legislation – Upcoming Elections – Great Resource for information and for lobbying efforts Information about issues of concern to FEW members Timely communication to members of Congress via an or letter writing capability

22 FEDERALLY EMPLOYED WOMEN TRAINING National Training (NTP) every year in July: 2012Detroit, MI 2011Philadelphia, PA 2010New Orleans, LA 2009Orlando, FL 2008Anaheim, CA (14-18 July 2008) 40 th Anniversary 2007Washington, DC 2006Atlanta, GA 2005Reno, NV 2004 Nashville, TN 2003Chicago, IL 2002Orlando, FL 2001Indianapolis, IN 2000New Orleans, LA 1999Phoenix, AZ 1998Washington, DC 1 st NTP - Washington, DC Regional Training Programs Chapter Training

FEDERALLY EMPLOYED WOMEN Region Training Program – Minimum Of One Each Year – Tailored To Regional Needs Chapter Training – Monthly, Quarterly, Or Annual Programs – Local Workshops / Training – Tailored To Meet Local Members’ Needs 23

24 FEDERALLY EMPLOYED WOMEN Training Objectives 1. To increase employee’s knowledge of federal systems, rules, and regulations under which they work 2. To help members acquire knowledge of career development and planning techniques (basic and advanced) 3. To enhance personal effectiveness and awareness of broader issues impacting women in the workplace

FEDERALLY EMPLOYED WOMEN CONTACT INFORMATION FEW Website – Address for Membership Mailing Federally Employed Women P.O. Box Baltimore, MD Office address (Not for Membership) Federally Employed Women 700 N. Fairfax St., Suite 510 Alexandria, VA (202)