International Women’s Day Trivia Night
Thank you to everyone who joined us to celebrate International Women’s Day! 💜 It was a wonderful evening honoring the women who inspire us, filled with trivia, laughter, and community.
Our winners walked away with great prizes thanks to the generosity of our amazing sponsors. And we loved seeing a few four-legged friends join in on the fun, too! 🐾
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4/14
Deadline to volunteer for Nominations/Tellers Committee.
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4/15 – 4/30
Leadership team applications open.
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5/1 – 5/15
Elections open.
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Nominations and Tellers Committee
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- Chairs and members of the Nomination and Tellers committees may not run for leadership positions in this election. The commitment period is from April-May of this year. These roles will be filled on a first come first serve volunteer basis. If you are interested, send us an email at nal@swe.org with the subject line “Committee Volunteer.”
- Nomination Committee Chair
- Receive and review applications for leadership positions and assemble a ballot based on submissions. Communicate directly with section president.
- Nomination Committee Member
- Assist chair in receipt and review of applications for leadership positions. Verify the ballot is correct prior to submission.
- Tellers Committee Chair
- Tally votes after the election period has ended. Confer with Tellers Committee Member to confirm accurate count. Submit results to section president.
- Tellers Committee Member
- Tally votes after the election period has ended. Confer with Tellers Committee Chair to confirm accurate count.
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Leadership Positions
See the links below for more information about each leadership position. If you have any questions, please reach out to us by email.
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April Section Meeting & Social
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April 11, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Starbucks
102 Outfield Dr
Madison, AL 35758
We’re changing it up! Meet fellow members and learn about what is going on in the section over coffee and snacks.
The meeting will begin at 1 PM with the social immediately to follow.
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Friday, April 10, 5:00 PM
Standard Social Market
127 Holmes Ave NW Ste 102
Huntsville, AL 35801
Book: Chasing Redbird by Sharon Creech
Join us for our spring book club meeting as we discuss Chasing Redbird, a heartfelt novel that follows thirteen-year-old Zinny Taylor as she uncovers long-buried family secrets while clearing a hidden trail in her Kentucky hometown, exploring themes of grief, healing, and self-discovery.
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WomenXcel Leadership Workshop: Balance, Boundaries & Bold Leadership
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April 27, 11:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Calhoun Community College, Huntsville Campus
Join us for an afternoon dedicated to empowering women in leadership through meaningful conversation, skill-building, and connection. Presented in partnership with WIM Alabama and WID Tennessee Valley, this workshop will focus on cultivating balance, setting boundaries, and leading boldly in today’s professional landscape.
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Help us pick our Q4 social!
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FIRST Robotics Volunteering
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FIRST in Alabama is looking for volunteers for their events this season.
Check out the upcoming events and sign up to volunteer below.
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Call for Committee Chairs & Members
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We are seeking volunteers for the committee positions listed below. If you are interested in volunteering, please email us using the button below. Chair positions are available on a first come, first served basis.
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- Awards Chair
- Commitment length
- Duties
- Lead development of awards program for section
- Coordinate with committee members
- Communicate progress & provide deliverables to executive
board
- Awards Committee Member
- Commitment length
- Duties
- Updating award criteria
- Defining nomination requirements
- Assisting with judging
- Q4 Professional Development Chair
- Commitment length
- Duties
- Plan one professional development for the section per quarter
- Examples include
- Speaker Series, educational seminars, resume reviews, interview prep, financial health sessions, tours, etc.
- Q4 Membership Chair
- Commitment length
- Duties
- Coordinate and plan membership events and initiatives that strengthen membership
- One social gathering per quarter
- Other ideas can include (but aren’t limited to) facilitating discussion groups, promoting SWE resources, welcoming new members, and assisting with the Awards Committee
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NAL SWE is offering free job postings via our blog.
If you or your employer would like to share jobs with our members, reach out to us via email.
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Membership Programming Poll
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What would you like to see from NAL SWE?
Use the poll below to give us feedback and let us know what types of events you’d like to see in the future.
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Essay Contest
We’ll be sending announcements about winners soon!
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Have ideas for outreach or events?
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Email us! We’d love to have your input on what is important to you or how you’d like SWE to participate in the community. NAL SWE is always open to feedback and ideas.
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North Alabama SWE is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. All donations are 100% tax-deductible. Donations go towards providing resources to students and members through outreach, professional development, and more.
We appreciate your support!
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If you are no longer interested in receiving emails from NAL SWE, please email us at nal@swe.org.
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