The WIM board is a close-knit team working toward one goal, to further the interest and success of the membership of Women in Media.
Committees
PROGRAM COMMITTEE
Recruits and schedules the dynamic and exciting speakers for Women in Media's monthly luncheons.
MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE
Welcomes and recruits qualified members to Women in Media.
HOSPITALITY COMMITTEE
Welcomes members and guests to each meeting and helps them pay for their luncheons and handle any club business before the start of each meeting.
JEAN WHEELER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION COMMITTEE
Works with area colleges and universities to find a deserving young woman entering her senior year of school to benefit from this annual scholarship.
WILDA KOVACS AWARD COMMITTEE
Determines candidates who exhibit characteristics that qualify them for the Wilda Kovacs Award which is awarded annually to an outstanding Women in Media member who has achieved excellence through her contributions to the organization.
PHILANTHROPY COMMITTEE
Works with area not-for-profit organizations in Women in Media’s service area to assess which organizations can best be served by our mission and how our membership and resources can be of service to them. The Philanthropy Committee organizes and runs our annual Attire for Hire clothing drive.
AWARDS OF EXCELLENCE COMMITTEE
Organizes and produces our area's premier sales and marketing awards program. Held each fall, the Awards of Excellence event recognizes those women at the top of their respective fields in the Capital Region.
COMMUNICATIONS COMMITTEE
Produces membership e-mails and manages our online communications, including the club's website.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
President:
Laurie Hardison
ARRP Foundation
Immediate Past President:
Beth Colvin
The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi
Membership:
Kristen Hogan
YMCA of Greater Baton Rouge
Treasurer:
Vacant
Programming:
Andrea’ Randall
Unum / Starmount
Vice President:
Teresa Day
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana
Communications & Web:
Andrea’ Randall
Unum / Starmount
Hospitality:
Renee Bourgeois
The LSU Museum of Art
Philanthropy:
Rachele Smith
Freelance Writer
The Jean Wheeler Scholarship & Awards:
Teresa Day
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana