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WHAT IS FEW?Becky Fasulo

Vice President of Membership &Chapter Organizationfewvpmco@yahoo.com

(321) 636-8525

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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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FEDERALLY EMPLOYED WOMEN

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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