WOB enews: December 2007

Mark your diaries now!
1st National Diversity on Boards Conference
28 & 29 May, 2008
Swiss Grand Resort & Spa
Bondi Beach, Sydney NSW
WOB Subscribers early bird rate (before 25 Feb) - $790

The Conference will bring together all elements of WOB activities. Call for Papers and registration will open in January 2008. There are discounts for multiple bookings for not for profits and our corporate members. Sponsorship information is now available. Please ask if your company is interested in being a sponsor.
 

1. Are your details correct?

The details you have entered will appear on your event / membership invoices and your resume. To change any of these details please login to the website and click the Edit My Details link on the Welcome page.

2. Getting the most out of your WOB membership

Tip 6 - email alerts

You will regularly receive a short email alert which details new board vacancies. To see the details of the vacancy logon and go to The Boardroom which contains information about the vacancy plus instructions on how to apply for it.

Tip 7 - Revisiting Kerry Chater's CV assist hotline

WOB is often asked about CVs. Our response is that there is a difference between a job and director CV. Your NED CV is your base marketing document when expressing an interest in a board opportunity. It needs to hit the mark and get you through the door. So take the opportunity to look again at Kerry Chater's article at http://www.womenonboards.org.au/pubs/0708_chater.htm

Kerry will be bringing this article to life with a workshop entitled 'Your CV - How to do Yourself Justice' at the 1st National Diversity on Boards Conference.

Tip 8 - Finding the right board for you: 10 questions to ask before joining a board

This very useful check list from CPA Australia is at http://www.womenonboards.org.au/pubs/0707_rightboard.htm

2. Reports from the coaching scholarship winners

Five months has passed since winners of 2007 Coaching Scholarships were announced. WOB is tracking their progress. You can read about their progress at http://www.womenonboards.org.au/news/scholarships_winners.htm

3. Events

Rural initiative - introduction to directorship session

On 11 December WOB did our first online event . It was an introduction to directorship session with a panel of directors telling their story and with associated written material available on computer screen. Thanks to the Grain Growers Association for setting up this trial. The technology worked well and the feedback on the session was good.

WOB plans to include online sessions as part of our Rural Subscriber offering in 2008. You will be able to sit at your desk , hear from directors and see their stories on your computer screen. More info in 2008.

4. Subscription renewal- reminder

Subscriptions fall due on a rolling basis 12, 24 or 36 months after you subscribed. You can renew before your expiry date - the system rolls your subscription date forward. Please login to the website to check your subscription status and renew.

More information on benefits of subscribing is at www.womenonboards.org.au/subscribe/index.htm

5. The Boardroom

All of the services and information connected with boards is at The Boardroom - accessible from the top navigation bar.
 

5.1 Success stories this month are:

  • Alexandra Anthony says

    "Just advising that I was successful on my re-appointment to the Murray Irrigation Ltd Board following the shareholder election count- thanks for your assistance, greatly appreciated. " Alexandra Anthony, Moulamein NSW, email saant@bigpond.com

  • Jeanette Brooks says "Great news!! I've been appointed as a board director for Learning Links - a children's charity- supporting children who have difficulty learning and assisting their families. Having a background in Technology was a definite plus in obtaining this role. I'm looking forward to making a difference." jeanette.brooks@bigpond.com

  • Kath Mcguckin has taken the role of Treasurer for the Kew Neighbourhood Learning Centre. She is enjoying the oversite aspects of directorship as opposed to her 'doing' it herself executive role at BHP. Kath.Mcguckin@bhpbilliton.com

  • See On Board at http://www.womenonboards.org.au/boardroom/onboard.htm

5.2 Focus on a WOB member

Find WOB profiles at  http://www.womenonboards.org.au/subscribe/profiles/

5.3 Vacancy postings this month

An interesting batch of vacancies this month. A sample of the postings are:

  • Non Executive Chair, food services company - NSW, paid
  • Expert Panel -SA, paid
  • Junction Works Inc - business NFP, NSW
  • Liquor Licensing Board - Vic, paid
  • Zig Zag Young Womens Resource Centre - NSW, unpaid
  • NZ Government Boards

Click http://www.womenonboards.org.au/my/resume/position_search.html

To access board positions you need to have a paid a subscription to WOB.

6. To Unsubscribe

Send an email to admin@womenonboards.org.au with unsubscribe in the heading.

WOB is supported by Investment Bank UBS in 2007/08.

Regards
WOB Directors
www.womenonboards.org.au