BOARD OF DIRECTORS ELECTION INFORMATION  Elections take place in January each year. Enhance Your Career & Professional Skills Through MPIWSC Board Experience! This is your opportunity to make a significant impact on the leadership and direction of the Chapter while building and enhancing your own professional skills and career.  Find this by becoming a member of the MPIWSC Board of Directors. MPIWSC assures that: Your skills, talent and leadership are needed. MPI will improve & benefit from your contributions. You can positively effect change in the chapter. You will feel great about the contributions you are making. You will enjoy collaborating with fellow members who have similar interests and values. This is your chance to give back to the chapter & community. You will be recognized for your efforts. You will have fun! Organization Chart of Open Board Positions  Board Expectations Board Job Descriptions For further information or questions regarding Board Elections, please contact Becky Williams, CMP, Immediate Past President at 206-762-4418 or Hillary Zaffarano, Chair-Governance Committee at 425-453-2121. "I attribute career growth & opportunity to my exposure to hands on experiences, through the positions I have held on the MPIWSC board." Becky Williams, CMP Board President, 2011-2012 "I have found that being on the board has opened up opportunities for me to grow personally and professionally. I have had the opportunity to have additional leadership positions that have provided me the chance to grow my network and contribute to the success of the chapter." Heather Halsey Director of Promotions & Community Outreach, 2012-2014 "The value of volunteering on the board is not only to assist the organization, but the value of relationships and friendships forged and the skill sets and experiences gained through committee work." Audrey R Fan Board President, 2000-2001 "I'm a more efficient and effective leader, strategic thinker, communicator, planner and multitasker due to my experience serving on the MPIWSC Board." Michael J Noesen, CMP Board President, 2010-2011 "Being on the board was a great learning experience. I became familiar with how "boards" operate, learned how to build cohesive volunteer teams, and was able to connect and learn from industry veterans. It also allowed me to help shape the chapter and get the most out of my membership." Jenny Rivera, CMP VP Administration, 2006-2007 "Being on the Board of Directors has given me an opportunity to enhance skills that are not part of my normal job function so it has been a great growth opportunity that will benefit not only myself by my employers." Tracy Thornton VP Finance, 2011-2013