All decisions have to follow the IWA policies and procedures.

Preside at all General Meetings and Board Meetings.

Makes a welcoming speech at all New Member Coffee Mornings. 

Submits a schedule of dates for all General Meetings, Board Meetings and New Member Coffee Mornings to the Board annually.

Makes a presentation at General Meetings to all members who are leaving the IWA Penang, as notified by Hospitality.

Monitors all the activities and affairs of the IWA Penang.

Maintains a calendar of upcoming events to ensure that IWA Penang activities do not conflict with each other or with major community activities.

Is signatory on all official correspondence of the IWA Penang.

President on behalf of the Board is responsible for the e-mails to membership, or appoints a nominee.

Issues Certificates of Appreciation to individuals or organizations that have made an outstanding contribution to the IWA Penang.

Serves as ex-officio member of next year’s Board (all committees).

Arrange and act as Chairwoman of the monthly Editorial meeting with Vice President and Editor of Expressions.

Keeps close contact with Community Services.

Coordinates the recruitment and management of students, together with the Community Services Chair.

Selects a Chairwoman for the Nominating and Election Committee, and helps solicit volunteers for the committee.

Reviews financial statements with Treasurer once a month.

Prepares a monthly article for Expressions.

Appoints delegates to represent the IWA Penang at the annual Asia Pacific Women's Club Conference.

Acts as a liaison between the IWA Penang and relevant Embassies in Malaysia and other organizations.

Creates, implements, maintains and reviews IWA Penang policy with the Board annually.

Represents the IWA Penang at local and community functions when necessary.

Writes an annual report summarizing the organization's activities for the year.

Prepares the Annual Report, which includes all Board members Annual Reports to present at the AGM and has copies made available.

For all outgoing/departing Board members, you must arrange a handover meeting to the New Board Member prior to the Board meeting following the Annual General Meeting.

All decisions have to follow the IWA policies and procedures.

In the absence of the President, performs the duties and exercises the powers of the President.

Attends all General Meetings, Board Meetings and New Member Coffee Mornings.

Arranges for a substitute when on leave.

Submits a list of proposed speakers and activities for the monthly General Meeting in advance to the Board.

Selects the venue and organizes the speaker or activity for the monthly meetings as agreed with the Board.

Coordinates with the Board members the number of working tables needed at each General Meeting.

Coordinates after the meeting with the treasurer the venue bill.

Ensures the Suggestion Box is present at every General Meeting and presents any suggestions at the next Board Meeting for discussion and response.

Introduces the guest speaker or activity at each General Meeting.

Writes thank you letters to speakers.

Attend monthly Editorial meeting with President and Editor of Expressions.

Prepares a monthly article for Expressions.

Coordinates the annual Spring Brunch, Summer Potluck and Christmas Function.

For all outgoing/departing Board members, you must arrange a handover meeting to New Board Member prior to the Board meeting following the Annual General Meeting.

Writes an annual report summarizing activities for the year, to be submitted to the President by December 31.

All decisions have to follow the IWA policies and procedures.

A general Board member, appointed by the Executive Board, holds this position.

In the absence of both the President and First Vice President, performs the duties and exercises the powers of the President.

Attends all General Meetings, Board Meetings and New Members Coffee Mornings. Arranges for a substitute when on leave.

Writes an annual report summarizing activities for the year, to be submitted to the President by December 31.

All decisions have to follow the IWA policies and procedures.

In the absence of the President, the First Vice President and the

Second Vice President, performs the duties and exercises the powers of the President.

Attends all General Meetings, Board Meetings and New Member Coffee Mornings.

Arranges for a substitute when on leave.

Handles all general correspondence on behalf of IWA Penang, and any other correspondence needed on behalf of the Board of IWA.

Deals with “IWA Press Releases” in the absence of the Publicity Chairperson.

Records the minutes at all General Meetings and posts a copy on the IWA Office noticeboard.

Minutes of Annual General Meeting must be published in Expressions.

Records the minutes at all Board Meetings and distributes to all Board Members.

Handles the voting procedure for any constitutional amendments.

For all outgoing/departing Board members, you must arrange a handover meeting to New Board Member prior to the Board meeting following the Annual General Meeting.

Writes an annual report summarizing activities for the year, to be submitted to the President by December 31.

All decisions have to follow the IWA policies and procedures.

In the absence of the President, the First Vice President, the Second Vice President and the Secretary, performs the duties and exercises the powers of the President.

Attends all General Meetings, Board Meetings and New Member Coffee Mornings.

Arranges for a substitute when on leave.

Handles all collections and disbursements of IWA Penang funds.

Collects entrance money and sign-up monies at General Meetings and approves the bill with the vice-president after the General Meeting.

Maintains a current signature card with the bank.

Handles all banking activity including deposits, withdrawals and Fixed Deposit account management.

Reconciles monthly bank statements.

Arranges for cash floats to be available for Board Members at General Meetings and other functions.

Prepares monthly financial statements for review with the President.

Prepares a detailed financial analysis of all major Fund Raising, Entertainment and other events.

Presents current cash balances at all Board Meetings.

Appoints an auditor, with Board approval, by December l, to review and approve the Annual Accounts. Annual accounts must be finalized by January 20^th.

Prepares audited financial statements to be distributed to all members at the AGM.

Handles the submissions of the Annual Report to the Registrar of Societies following the Annual General Meeting.

For all outgoing/departing Board members, you must arrange a handover meeting to New Board Member prior to the Board meeting following the Annual General Meeting.

Writes an annual report summarizing activities for the year, to be submitted to the President by January 21.

All decisions have to follow the IWA policies and procedures.

Attends all General Meetings, Board Meetings and New Member Coffee Mornings.

Arranges for a substitute when on leave.

Acts as a liaison between the IWA Penang and local charitable organizations.

Investigates requests for donations.

Makes recommendations and requests to the Board for donations to support the charities.

Arranges charity tours as required to introduce the work of the committee to new members and other interested persons.

Coordinates the needs of the charities with IWA Penang members' donations of recycled items.

Initiates projects and training sessions, sympathetic to local requirements, as and when appropriate.

Coordinates the recruitment and management of future students, together with the President.

Follows up on charities and the donations they have received from IWA Penang.

Writes a monthly article for Expressions

Maintains an information file on the charities supported by IWA Penang. 

Act as a liaison in the community representing IWA Penang.

Monitor changes in the charities.

For all outgoing/departing Board members, you must arrange a handover meeting to New Board Member prior to the Board meeting following the Annual General Meeting.

Writes an annual report summarizing activities for the year, to be submitted to the President by December 31.

All decisions have to follow the IWA policies and procedures.

Attends all General Meetings, Board Meetings and New Member Coffee Mornings.

Arranges for a substitute when on leave.

Organises regular social activities, which are of interest to members, their spouses and families.

Organises the Annual Ball.

Liaison with Fundraising to coordinate donation requests and activities.

Keeps a reference file of all contacts used throughout the year such as facilities, caterers, sound systems, local bands, etc.

Keeps information on the need for licenses for various types of events.

Submits a detailed accounting of all activities to the Treasurer immediately after each event.

Prepares a monthly article for Expressions.

For all outgoing/departing Board members, you must arrange a handover meeting to New Board Member prior to the Board meeting following the Annual General Meeting.

Writes an annual report summarizing activities for the year, to be submitted to the President by December 31.

All decisions have to follow the IWA policies and procedures.

Attends all General Meetings, Board Meetings and New Member Coffee Mornings.

Arranges for a substitute when on leave.

Works with President and Treasurer at the beginning of each year to set goals for funds to be raised to help cover the organisation's annual overhead expenses for presentation to the Board.

Organises regular events and activities of interest to the membership and the general public with the specific goal of raising funds to support IWA Penang charities and various operating requirements and needs.

Liaison with Entertainment to coordinate donation requests and activities.

Solicits donations and sponsorships from local companies.

Maintains a reference file of all donations, contributions and/or sponsorships received.

Organises the annual Christmas Bazaar.

Submits a detailed accounting of all activities to the Treasurer immediately after each event.

Maintains a reference file of all suppliers, vendors, locations, etc. used throughout the year.

For all outgoing/departing Board members, you must arrange a handover meeting to New Board Member prior to the Board meeting following the Annual General Meeting.

Writes an annual report summarizing activities for the year, to be submitted to the President by December 31.

All decisions have to follow the IWA policies and procedures.

Attends all General Meetings, Board Meetings and New Members Coffee Mornings.

Arranges for a substitute when on leave.

Organises and invites all New Members to attend a New Member Coffee Morning. Dates and venues approved by the Board.

Gives a welcoming gift to all new members. Have farewell gifts available at General Meetings for departing members.

Sends a card to each member on her birthday.

Acknowledges important events in a member's life such as birth of a child, hospitalisation and deaths with flowers or other appropriate gift.

Responsible for the sale of Penang Pointers at all General Meetings.

Works closely with Membership.

Submits to the Expressions editor details of the forthcoming New Members Coffee morning.

For all outgoing/departing Board members, you must arrange a handover meeting to New Board Member prior to the Board meeting following the Annual General Meeting.

Writes an annual report summarizing activities for the year, to be submitted to the President by December 31.

All decisions have to follow the IWA policies and procedures.

Attends all General Meetings, Board Meetings, New Members Coffee Mornings.

Arranges for a substitute when on leave.

Processes application forms for new and renewal members in a database in the IWA computer at the IWA office.

Processes a database in the IWA computer at the IWA office for the advertisers.

Issues Membership Cards and receipts to all new and renewing members.