Networking and Social Opportunities

There are various outlets for members to interact with one another on both a professional and personal level. The best way for members to take advantage of these opportunities is for them to attend in the meetings and events, and to become involved in one or more committees.

• Two Board and Membership Meetings are held each year: one in conjunction with Waste Expo in the Spring and the other with the EIA’s Executive Round Table (ERT) Conference in the Fall.
• Each year, the president of the Women’s Council plans a "members-only" educational conference and/or tour. Check out the photos of some past tours and conferences, including visits to Westborough, Massachusetts; Phoenix, Arizona; and Chicago, Illinois.
• Informal mentoring opportunities develop through relationships that are established within the Women’s Council. These allow members to share experience and successful strategies.
• The Women’s Council’s committees are a great way for members to grow professionally as well as to acquaint themselves better with other members.
• The Education Committee develops the education sessions offered to the industry at-large. These sessions are offered in various formats including public speakers at industry events and webinars.
• The Fundraising Committee helps raise money to fund the Council’s programs. The “Where Does My Garbage Go?” coloring book sponsorship and the Carts On Parade program held at Waste Expo are two current fundraising programs.
• The Marketing Committee works to promote the Women’s Council to current and prospective members, and to the waste industry in general.
• The Membership Committee keeps the members connected and involved through communications and organized social events.
• The Scholarship Committee reviews applications for the annual academic scholarship award.

Educational Programs and Resources

As one of the primary focuses of the Women’s Council, educational programs are presented to its members and the waste industry. (See calendar of events/programs here.)

• Webinars on various topics are offered each year, scheduled typically around the lunch hour to encourage participation. These sessions are open to all EIA/NSWMA/WASTEC members.
• The Women's Council sponsors educational programs or speakers at Waste Expo in the Spring and the EIA Executive Round Table meeting in the Fall.

Information and resources are available to Women's Council members through the password-protected "members-only" section of its Web site (www.eiawomenscouncil.org). Current resources include a complete member roster, and the Council’s operating guidelines, budgets, and board books from the past two years.