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March newsletter 
Monthly Chapter News
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Tis the time for the wearing of the green! Everyone is Irish for one day on Saint Patrick’s Day.
Details are being finalized for the after tax season social meeting in late April. We will be going to an escape room followed by drinks and appetizers. Registration information will be available in the April newsletter.
The annual Public Relations dinner will be held in May. More information will be available next month. We look forward to seeing everyone at this special event.
The nominating committee will be contacting members to serve on the Board of Directors or on a committee for the next chapter year that starts in July. You don’t need any special skills for these positions, just a positive attitude and the desire to do your part to help the chapter grow and thrive. Many of these positions require a time commitment of only one or two hours per month. There are also resources available to help you learn the duties of your new position. The AFWA national website offers documents and templates for committee chairs and Board leaders. Previous chapter Board members and chapter Past Presidents are also available to assist you.
Hope everyone finds a pot of gold at the end of the rainbow this Saint Patrick’s Day!
Nominating Committee
The nominating committee is seeking members to serve on the 2025 – 2026 Board of Directors and to serve on various committees. The nominating committee will be contacting members to fill these positions.
Serving on a committee or the Board of Directors is a great way to add to your skill set and to expand your network. At the same time you will be ensuring that the chapter continues to thrive and serve our members in the future.
The Omaha chapter will celebrate its 50th anniversary in 2026. We stand on the shoulders of the women who made this chapter a success. Please consider serving so we may carry that success forward to the next group of leaders.
Please contact [email protected] if you are interested in a specific Board or committee position.
Committee Highlights
This month we are highlighting the Board of Directors positions of Secretary and Treasurer. These positions require a minimal time commitment and are a great introduction to serving on the Board of Directors.
Secretary
Time commitment: 1 hour per month
Duties as follows:
Attend all board and chapter meetings
Record minutes of all Board meetings and submit to Board for approval
Submit minutes to National as required
Respond to local and National correspondence as needed
Treasurer
Time commitment: 1 hour per month
Duties as follows:
Attend all board and chapter meetings
Prepare annual chapter budget based on input from Board and committee members
Record all payments and disbursements of the chapter
Prepare monthly financial report and distribute to Board and chapter members
Maintain all financial records and submit to non-Board member for annual financial review
Upcoming Events
March 18 - Virtual meeting, 1 hour CPE via afwa.org
April 22 - Virtual meeting, 1 hour CPE via afwa.org
April 29 - Virtual meeting, 1 hour CPE via afwa.org
April – After Tax Season social at an escape room
May – Public Relations Dinner and basket raffle
June 26 – 27 Connect, Advance, Lead Conference in Newport, Kentucky
Oct 21 – 25 Women Who Count Conference in Mesa, Arizona
Scholarships
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Scholarship applications for the 2025-2026 school year are now available. If you know a deserving student or intern please encourage them to apply. The deadline to apply is April 30, 2025.
At AFWA, part of our mission is to empower and assist students pursuing a degree in Accounting or Finance by providing scholarships for education and career development. By supporting our students we are contributing to the growth and success of the future leaders of the profession.
The Omaha chapter offers scholarships to members and non-members pursuing an undergraduate or Master’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
The Omaha chapter also offers scholarships to members only to support the exam fees of the following certifications: CPA, CFP®, CFE, CIA, CMA, or CVA.
Visit the chapter website at omahaafwa.org/scholarships for more information and to download the scholarships forms.
We are looking for volunteers to serve on the Scholarship committee.
Committee size: 2 or 3 members
Time commitment: 1 to 2 hours per month in March and April
Duties as follows:
Contact area colleges and universities to promote scholarship program
Review scholarship applications and select winners
Invite scholarship winners to attend the annual Public Relations Dinner to be recognized for their achievement
In addition to Omaha chapter scholarships, the Foundation of Accounting and Financial Woman’s Alliance also offers a broad range of scholarships. Available scholarships include undergraduate, Master’s, certification, and PhD. Visit their website at afwa.org/scholarships for more information.
Public Relations Dinner
The chapter will be hosting the annual Public Relations Dinner later this spring. This event is an opportunity to showcase the chapter’s accomplishments for the year and to recognize our scholarship winners. The highlight of the evening is the basket raffle to raise funds for the chapter’s scholarship and education fund.
The success of the dinner depends on the planning done by the Public Relations Dinner committee and the basket raffle donations contributed by local businesses. The Public Relations Dinner committee will be forming soon. There are many steps involved in creating this event. Even if you have a limited amount of time available you can still find a way to assist the committee.
Please contact [email protected] if you are interested in helping with the Public Relations Dinner.
We are looking for volunteers to serve on the Public Relations Dinner committee.
Committee size: 4 or 6 members
Time commitment: 1 to 2 hours per month in March, April, May
Duties as follows:
Solicit donations from local businesses for the basket raffle fundraiser
Secure keynote speaker for Public Relations Dinner
Select venue and menu for Public Relations Dinner
Design invitation for Public Relations Dinner and coordinate with Communications committee to send out invitations
Prepare and print program brochures for Public Relations Dinner
Assign table to each member and guest
Recognize scholarship winners at the Public Relations Dinner
Order flowers for past presidents attending the Public Relations Dinner
Order gift for immediate Past President
Prepare name tags for dinner attendees
Assemble baskets for raffle fundraiser
Send thank you letters to basket raffle donors
Sponsors
Would you or your business like to be a sponsor for the Omaha chapter?
Annual sponsorships are available for $250. As an annual sponsor your company logo will be displayed on our chapter website and in our monthly newsletter. You will also be acknowledged at our chapter meetings and on our social media accounts.
Public Relations Dinner sponsorships are available for $100. As a sponsor, your company logo will be displayed on promotional materials for the Public Relations Dinner such as flyers and invitations posted on our chapter website and in our monthly newsletter. You will also be acknowledged at the Public Relations Dinner and on our social media accounts.
Please contact [email protected] if you are interested in becoming a sponsor.
Dues Increase
The AFWA national dues will be increasing on July 1, 2025 for the 2025 – 2026 chapter year. This is the first national dues increase in almost ten years.
If you have been contemplating joining AFWA or if your membership has lapsed, this is a great opportunity to join AFWA while the current dues rate is still in effect. Dues are prorated for your first year of membership.
Please visit the national website at afwa.org/join to complete your membership application.
AFWA Mission
The mission of AFWA is to enable women in all accounting and finance fields to achieve their full personal, professional, and economic potential and to contribute to the future development of their profession.
