Our MissionThe Hispanic Women's Network of Texas promotes the advancement of women in public, corporate, and civic life through education, personal and professional development.

HISPANIC WOMEN’S NETWORK OF TEXAS

HWNT PURPOSE• The Hispanic Women’s Network of Texas (HWNT), is a non-profit

state-wide organization established in 1986.  HWNT’s Purpose is to seek to promote the advancement of women in public, corporate and civic life through education, personal and professional development.  • HWNT seeks to advance the educational, cultural, social, legal and

economic well-being of all women through a broader awareness of their role in society, business and family. • HWNT and its 11 Chapter’s state wide unite to celebrate the positive

image and values of its Hispanic heritage and empowering women across the great State of Texas.

ABOUT HWNTOur VisionTo be the premier women’s organization leading as an agent of change

Our Values• Respect• Integrity• Servant Leadership• Collaboration 

Our BeliefsWe have a responsibility to empower and inspire our community

MEMBER BENEFITSAt HWNT as a member you connect, engage and are enriched by the women in your local chapter and around the State.   HWNT offers a wide range of events, seminars and networking opportunities designed to address the needs of our membership. Every member is member of their local HWNT Chapter and HWNT State.• Local Chapter Benefits• Professional/ Leadership Development• Networking• Student Mentoring / Scholarships• State Benefits:• Annual Conference featuring distinguished speakers• Advocacy: HWNT represents your voice and policy positions at the local, state, and national

level. HWNT reports news, research, and analysis of legislation that impacts members.• Student Leadership Program:  HWNT champions efforts to enhance the life of young

professionals by hosting a “Student Leadership Conference” during its annual conference as well as educational programs at each of the local chapters.

• HWNT Member-Only Resource Page:  HWNT has a member’s only section on the webpage. This section contains resources that only current HWNT members can access.

• HWNT State:  Scholarships to selected local Chapter students.

LOCAL HIGHLIGHTS2014-2015 ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

• Obtained Chapter Status from State Board of Directors

• PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT• Aliana Apodaca - Positive Directions; Aurora Anaya-Dyer –

Inspiration/Motivation/Application; Diana Schultz – Kindred Hospital; Amie Flores - Diversity Training; Georgina Perez - Tu Libro

• EDUCATION• Speakers for Empowering Our Daughters & Latinitas• Sponsored a college scholarship

COMMUNITY SERVICE• SEPTEMBER - School supply drive for Latinitas & Headstart• OCTOBER/ NOVEMBER - Thanksgiving meal for La Posada Home• DECEMBER - holiday gift drive for Headstart children• DECEMBER – volunteered at Business Chica conference• JANUARY – made cards for senior citizen center• JANUARY – volunteered at Empowering Our Daughters• FEBRUARY – volunteered at Vday Celebration• MARCH – co-hosted Viva la Mujer• APRIL – Dia de los Ninos book drive for Tu Libro • MAY - Toiletry drive for immigrant shelter• JULY/ AUGUST – assisted with Quince Project

STATEWIDE HIGHLIGHTSPROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT• Professional Style Fashion Show, social media workshop, financial planning workshop, inspirational

speakers, women leaders, business planning, speed networking, café con leche networking breakfast, MBA/graduate school workshop

SISTERHOOD/ CULTURAL:• Book-signing & platica, holiday party, health & wellness conference, networking mixer, salsa dance

workshop, chef cooking workshop, posada, fiesta, New Year’s Party, Museum Tour, Opera Concert, Musical Performance

FUNDRAISING• Loteria Fundraiser, Art Si – Art Auction, Salsa Cook-Off, Dia de los Muertos Gala, Estrella de Tejas Dinner,

Scholarship Breakfast & Silent Auction, Raffle, Pachanga Benefit Concert, Golf Tournament, Fun Run/Walk

SERVICE• Latinas in Progress, Scholarships, Race, Blood Drive, Book Drive, Holiday Gift Drive,

Volunteer at Woman’s Shelter, Volunteer at Cultural Events.

STATE CONFERENCE: October 23-25 - Houston

LATINAS IN PROGRESSPurpose: The Hispanic Women’s Network of Texas (HWNT) developed an Education and a Scholarship Program to assist Latinas attain higher education.

Description: HWNT provides Education Programs through the Chapters for Latina high school students.  These Latinas will be provided scholarship opportunities and there are no fees associated with this program.

Outline: College Prep, Hispanic History, Leadership, Culture, Politics, and Civism, Writing Skills, Assertiveness Training, Life Skills (Health Awareness & Self-Improvement)

LATINAS IN PROGRESS

OFFICERS• Chair• Chair Elect• Vice Chair for Membership• Secretary• Treasurer

COMMITTEES• Marketing & Historian• Education• Scholarship & Fundraising• Community Service (Spirit)• Professional Development (Mind)• Sisterhood (Body & Spirit)

Ways to Get Involved• Professional Development – speakers, topics, presentations• Community Service Projects• Marketing & Recruitment ideas• Education– Possible speakers, resources, donations• Scholarship Fundraising Ideas• Community Service Projects• Sisterhood & Cultural Ideas • Big Ideas