WHAT IS FEW? Becky Fasulo Vice President of Membership & Chapter Organization fewvpmco@yahoo
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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
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Organized in 1968 – To support and compliment the Executive Order 11375
(FWP Implementation) Nucleus group in Washington, D.C. Over 3,000 Members
– Divided into 10 Regions– Approximately 100 Chapters
40 Years of Training
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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
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FEDERALLY EMPLOYED WOMENPARTNERSHIPS
– 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
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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
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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
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– Lifetime membership One-time payment of $300.00 to National
– After 5 consecutive years of membership Chapters and Regions may assess dues
– Diamond membership Upgrade to Lifetime membership One-time payment of $200.00 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
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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
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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 WOMENNATIONAL 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
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FEDERALLY EMPLOYED WOMENNATIONAL 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
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FEDERALLY EMPLOYED WOMENFEW’S MAJOR FOCUS AREAS
Compliance– With EEO Laws
Diversity– Cultural Awareness
Legislative– Process and Participation
Training
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Must have meetings/programs focused on each of the focus areas every year
Viable Chapter– Focus Areas Programs– Minimum membership– Submittal of Quarterly Reports
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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CAPWIZ - FEW’s advocacy on-line tool– www.CAPWIZ. 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 email or letter writing capability
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FEDERALLY EMPLOYED WOMENTRAINING
National Training (NTP) every year in July:•2012 Detroit, MI •2011 Philadelphia, PA •2010 New Orleans, LA •2009 Orlando, FL•2008 Anaheim, CA (14-18 July 2008) 40th Anniversary•2007 Washington, DC •2006 Atlanta, GA•2005 Reno, NV •2004 Nashville, TN•2003 Chicago, IL•2002 Orlando, FL•2001 Indianapolis, IN•2000 New Orleans, LA•1999 Phoenix, AZ•1998 Washington, DC• 1st NTP - Washington, DC - 1970
Regional Training Programs Chapter Training
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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
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Training Objectives1. 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 WOMENCONTACT INFORMATION
FEW Website – WWW.FEW.ORG Address for Membership Mailing
Federally Employed WomenP.O. Box 75551Baltimore, MD 21275
Office address (Not for Membership) Federally Employed Women 700 N. Fairfax St., Suite 510 Alexandria, VA 22314 (202) 898-0994
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