International Women's Forum Canada

Welcome Message

Admin — Tue, 21 Nov 2023 07:48:54 +0000

Welcome Message Admin Tue, 11/21/2023 - 15:48

Welcome to IWF Canada’s new Member Portal! Updates and translations are ongoing to make our website more enjoyable and comprehensive. Please if you notice any technical issues, errors or would like to propose some enhancements kindly email us at iwfcanada@iwfcanada.com.We thank you for your understanding and support during this transition phase!

Bienvenue sur le nouveau portail des membres d'IWF Canada ! Des mises à jour et des traductions sont en cours pour rendre notre site Web plus agréable et complet. SVP si vous remarquez des problèmes techniques, des erreurs ou souhaitez proposer des améliorations veuillez svp nous écrire à iwfcanada@iwfcanada.com. Nous vous remercions de votre compréhension et de votre appui durant cette période de transition!

General Membership Criteria

website-webmaster@eventbank.com — Wed, 13 Sep 2023 15:51:21 +0000

General Membership Criteria website-webmas… Wed, 09/13/2023 - 23:51

The International Women’s Forum is a confederation of local member forums around the world. Two fundamental elements underlie all membership criteria: level of accomplishment and diversity. IWF affiliate membership is comprised of top women in business, justice and law, senators, parliamentarians, entrepreneurs, corporate executives, ambassadors and other high level diplomats, ministers and cabinet heads, renowned artists, humanitarians, scientists, journalists, academics; women whose work is well known and respected far beyond the communities in which they work and live. The strength of IWF and its member affiliates, indeed the very character of the organization, depends on maintaining membership standards. Our ability to exert influence and to empower other women flows from this strength.

Diversity is as important as accomplishment to the unique character of IWF. This includes cultural, ethnic and racial diversity. IWF membership includes women from all walks of life and all careers and professions, all areas of interests. Diversity is what sets IWF apart from elite professional organizations. Nowhere else can anyone find such an eclectic group of people at the very top of their fields, that crosses provincial and national boundaries and embraces skills, knowledge and expertise across so wide a spectrum.

In what circumstances is a member suspended?

website-webmaster@eventbank.com — Wed, 13 Sep 2023 15:51:21 +0000

In what circumstances is a member suspended? website-webmas… Wed, 09/13/2023 - 23:51

Membership in IWF Canada is suspended if a member does not pay her annual dues in a timely fashion. A suspended member loses her member privileges until her membership is reinstated. Reinstatement is possible until December of the same year. A late fee of $50 is applied to memberships that remain unpaid after January 31st. In addition, the suspended member’s name will not appear in the IWF Members Roster the following year.

What are the membership fees for new members?

website-webmaster@eventbank.com — Wed, 13 Sep 2023 15:50:27 +0000

What are the membership fees for new members? website-webmas… Wed, 09/13/2023 - 23:50

The annual membership fee of $670+tax is based on the date that the member accepts her invitation to join IWF Canada. If the new member is accepted by IWF Canada between January 1st and June 30th, the full annual membership fee is due. If the new member is accepted by IWF Canada between July 1st and September 30th, half of the annual membership amount is due (ie. $335+tax). If the new member is accepted by IWF Canada after October 1st, their membership fee for the balance of the year is waived. Members have to join IWF Canada before June 30th to have their name appear in the IWF Members Roster the following year.

Once a proposed member has been accepted to join IWF Canada as a new member, what are the next steps?

website-webmaster@eventbank.com — Wed, 13 Sep 2023 15:50:26 +0000

Once a proposed member has been accepted to join IWF Canada as a new member, what are the next steps? website-webmas… Wed, 09/13/2023 - 23:50

Once a proposed member has been accepted to join IWF Canada as a new member, what are the next steps?

Once a new nomination is accepted by the Membership Committee of your local chapter, the new member will then receive a formal invitation via email to join IWF from the local chapter Membership Committee, along with a New Member Acceptance Form. The latter form must be filled out as soon as possible and returned to the local chapter of IWF Canada, for your membership to become effective. As the proposer of this new member, you can contact her to inform her that her nomination has been accepted. You can also help her integrate into the local chapter as much as possible by attending chapter events with her.

What is the IWF Leave of Absence Protocol

A Member can submit a written request for a one year leave of absence to her Chapter’s Membership Committee. If accepted by the Membership Committee, the Member will be billed $100 to maintain the privilege to be reinstated the following year. However, during this “Hiatus” year the Member will not receive communications from the local chapter or participate in local or international IWF events during this period of time. The one-year leave of absence is a one-time option available to members who are experiencing a period of personal or professional transition. Should the member require a longer absence from IWF, she will need to re-join the organization through the usual nomination procedure. In such a situation, her re-acceptance is not guaranteed.

What is the process to transfer between chapters within Canada

IWFC Chapter members in good standing who are transferred to another Canadian city and would like to continue their IWFC membership in another IWFC Chapter where they will be residing, will be automatically accepted or "grandmothered" into that IWFC Chapter. Should a member move from one chapter to another within Canada, she should contact her local membership chair to facilitate the transfer. The membership should be fully paid at the time of transfer.

What is the process to transfer between Forums

Reciprocity among IWF members is automatic (with the exception of Southern California). Should a member move from one IWF international forum to another during a fiscal year, arrangements can be made between the forums to transfer her dues on a prorated basis. The member should contact the relevant forum membership chairs for more information.

How do I propose a new member?

website-webmaster@eventbank.com — Wed, 13 Sep 2023 15:49:26 +0000

How do I propose a new member? website-webmas… Wed, 09/13/2023 - 23:49

Please refer to the IWF Canada Online Prospect Proposal Form. For more information contact the National or Chapter Membership Chair.

What is the current membership fee?

website-webmaster@eventbank.com — Wed, 13 Sep 2023 15:49:24 +0000

What is the current membership fee? website-webmas… Wed, 09/13/2023 - 23:49

The annual membership fee is $670 plus taxes. Membership is renewed each year, with a deadline of January 15th. Membership fees are non-refundable. If a member does not pay her annual dues, her membership will be automatically suspended.