Upcoming Events

ATHENA: Purpose and Function of Committee: To coordinate the Rutherford ATHENA Leadership Award Program. This award is presented to individuals who have attained and embody the highest level of professional excellence in their business or profession, devote time and energy to improve the quality of life for others in the community and actively assist women in realizing their full leadership potential.

Meetings: 1st Tuesday of every month, 11:30 am – 12:30 pm Via Zoom

Committee Members:

Chair: Vicki Sheridan, ATHENA@rutherfordcable.org

Bobbie Johnson

Veronica Clark

Julie Lewis

Dana Smith

Carolyn Coleman

Deborah Roberts

Julie Lewis

Patti James

Community Engagement: The Community Engagement Committee conducts mission-driven activities and events with the goal of strengthening Cable’s strategic presence and involvement in the community. The Community Engagement Committee recognizes the role of women in the community and identifies opportunities to partner with other women-focused organizations.

The committee also organizes the monthly Nonprofit Spotlight at the Cable breakfast meetings, helps facilitate members’ involvement in the community, and conducts nonprofit outreach benefitting local nonprofit organizations.

Meetings: 1st Wednesday of the Month, 8:00 am at Panera on Old Fort Pkwy

Committee Members:

Director: Shan Edmonston, ComEngagement@rutherfordcable.org

Mary Hoffschwelle

Angela Lyles

Liz Pitmon

Tosha Price

Francela Salas

Lori Williams

Dana Womack

Kimberly Young

Trina Martin

Deborah Roberts

Diana Swartz

Development: The Development Committee’s key responsibility is to foster and cultivate strategic partners that share the same vision as RUTHERFORD Cable.

Meetings:Development Committee meets on the first Tuesday of each month virtually at 9am starting 8/6/2024.

Here is the link to join: https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_Y2QxMjQ4MDQtNDYzYy00YTcxLWI0NjktZTUwNmYwODBhMGFk%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%224a933202-bb8f-44aa-9dfc-7fa9f0f2e6c2%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%2289f1c37c-5a1b-4cf4-a840-350d763ae22b%22%7d

Committee Members:

Director: Tosha Price, Development@rutherfordcable.org

Hope Oliver

Julie Lewis

Felita Hamilton

Diversity Equity & Inclusion: Recognizing that different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds create a richer environment for our members, Rutherford Cable has established a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DE&I) initiative. This initiative is being carried out by the DE&I Committee which works to ensure that Cable meets every member where she/he is, celebrates our members’ diverse voices and experiences and creates an atmosphere where all feel welcomed, valued and respected. The committee’s motto is, “Rutherford Cable is the place where differences unite us and make us stronger, rather than divide us”.

Meetings: Meeting every Friday at 7:30 AM CST via Zoom

Committee Members:

Director: Veronica Clark, DEI@rutherfordcable.org

Sharon Seibert

Veronica Terrell

Julie Lewis

Andy Helton

Janet Martin

Kenzi Keene

Mary Hoffschwelle

Shan Edmonson

Vasana Rattanarath

Allison Oslund

Ashley Castle

Meagan Flippin

Bobbie Johnson

Trina Martin

Nishani Brown

Jennifer Anderson

Michelle Shrader

Adam Moosekian

Jessica White

Finance: The Finance Committee is charged with the fiduciary responsibility of maintaining a financially healthy organization.

The committee reviews the quarterly financials of the organization as well as assists at the monthly breakfast meetings.

Committee Members:

Director: Jolene Radnoti, Treasurer@rutherfordcable.org

Shannon Bushman

Debbie Howard

Lori Williams

Megan Bynum

Governance: Ensure Rutherford Cable governing documentation (including agreements, bylaws, affiliation agreement, chapter manual, and employee manual) is current and compliant with applicable procedures and regulations.

• Review governing documents as needed due to changes in operations and/or regulatory compliance.
• Review contracts and agreements for facilities, speakers, etc.
• Ensure meaningful board orientation process.
• Work with board to ensure ease of using Robert’s Rules for smooth board operations.
• Meet as needed to review a document or discuss an issue.

Meetings may be in-person, virtual, or hybrid

Committee Members:

Director: Mary Hoffschwelle, Governance@rutherfordcable.org

Katina Beard

Ashley Castle

Shan Edmondson

Meagan Flippin

Kenzi Keene

Patti James (Legal Advisor)

Julie Lewis

Jackie Morgan

Sparkle Tufano

Carolyn Tumbleson

Lori Williams

Kim Young

Ericka Downing

Marketing & Communications: The Marketing and Communications Committee is responsible for keeping members informed on a regular basis about RUTHERFORD Cable’s mission and opportunities to get involved.

The committee is also responsible for informing the community about RUTHERFORD Cable through communication via the news media and social media regarding upcoming events and activities.

Committee Members:

Director: Jenna Cole, Marketing@rutherfordcable.org

Dana Smith

Ericka Downing

Tammy Martin

Kiffin McCoy

Jodi Jones

Member Services & Retention: Member Services and Retention Committee strives to make sure all members are engaged, informed, and knowledgeable regarding all membership benefits.

This committee does not require a lot of your time! Being a part of this committee, you are committed to the growth of Rutherford CABLE by connecting with new, existing, and past members.

Responsibilities:

• Connects and informs new members on all things Rutherford Cable via a New Member Guide Program.
• Reviews the ins and outs of membership via Member Orientation.
• Intentionally connects with members who are up from renewal or may have a lapsed membership.
• Collaborates with the Share The Connection committee to ensure a seamless membership experience from interest to new member.

Feel free to visit us to learn more!

Meetings: 3rd Thursdays of the month 10:30am – 11:00am, via Zoom

Committee Members:

Chair: Marisa Cali, MemberServices@rutherfordcable.org

Tammy Martin

Stephanie Kusch

Carolyn Tumbleson

Veronica Clark

Networking: Networking events are held monthly to provide additional networking opportunities and shared experiences, beyond our ongoing breakfast meetings and other tools, to benefit RUTHERFORD Cable members.

We are always looking for creative, unique experiences that allow us to build our relationships, get to know each other better, and have fun!

All Networking events are consistent with the mission of RUTHERFORD Cable. Events can be “sponsored” by a member but cannot be for the benefit of showcasing the member’s business exclusively, promoting the member’s business or selling the member’s product. Members who wish to host events that sell their products, etc. may do so through a Cable ZAP, not as a Networking sponsored event.

Committee Members:

Chair: Andrea Calamusa, Networking@rutherfordcable.org

Haley Adams

Ashley Carter

Rachael Bollmeyer

Professional Development: The Professional Development Committee provides high-value, high-impact opportunities to members through programs designed to meet women where they are and provide education and tools for professional advancement.

As a member of the Professional Development Committee, you will gain skills in the areas of:

• Networking
• Public speaking
• Relationship building
• Collaboration
• Event organization
• Community leadership

Committees meet as needed to execute specific programs.

Current committees include:

• Leadership Academy: design, plan, and deliver two multi-session programs focused on leadership each year. Programs are often a collaborative offering with higher-education or professional development organizations.
• Mentoring: design, plan, and deliver a program that meets the needs of members seeking formal mentoring opportunities.
• Special Projects: deliver flexible in-person and virtual sessions focused on topics important to members: Read to Lead and Hot Topics. Evaluate new offerings based on survey feedback from members.

Meetings: Please email the PD Director or Committee Chair for details regarding monthly meeting dates.

Committee Members:

Director: LaShonda Dillard, ProfDevelopment@rutherfordcable.org

Deb Thompson

Andy Helton

Leadership Academy Chair: Erika Downing, LeadershipAcademy@rutherfordcable.org

Katina Beard

Doris Dunn

Jenna Cole

Mentoring Co-Chairs: Brandise Raikes & Megan Keen, Mentoring@rutherfordcable.org

Lori Williams

Gina Urban

Danielle Swartz

Committee Members:

Sonya Wright

Special Projects Chair: Dana Smith, SpecialProjects@rutherfordcable.org

Committee Members:

Meetings: As needed (No set Day/ Time)

Read to Lead Chair: Veronica Clark

Sheryl Chesnutt

Veronica Clark

Hope Oliver

Lori Williams

Hot Topics Chair: Dr. Kristie Abston

Kristie Abston

Shawn Roosa

Jackie Morgan

Programs: The Programs and Logistics Committee is charged with developing and facilitating the following: monthly breakfast meetings and supporting the special events committee with the annual holiday event.

Our responsibilities include developing speaker topics, securing quality speakers, managing the speaker’s needs, securing appropriate meeting sites, engaging table facilitators, selecting monthly Spotlight Members, recruiting Mission Moment volunteers, inviting community guests, and supporting the special events committee and networking committee events.

Meetings: Every 3rd Tuesday of the month at 4-5 pm at The Alley on Main

Committee Members:

Director: Angela Lyles, Programs@rutherfordcable.org

Stacy Morter – Speaker Liaison

Meg Van Patten – Speaker Liaison

Clare Marlng – Speaker Liaison & Member Spotlight Coordinator

Kenzi Keene – Mission Moment

Jackie Miller – Speaker Liaison & Table Facilitator Training

Mindy Patton – Table Facilitator Training

Brandise Raikes & Megan Keen -Mentorship Program facilitators

Share the Connection: The Share the Connection committee focuses on empowering and educating the existing members to “Share the Connection” to prospective members. Our goal is to grow the organization with women who understand the RUTHERFORD Cable mission.

Each year, we strive to gain 30 new members who will become actively involved in RUTHERFORD Cable by positively impacting the organization with their gifts and talents.

Meetings:We meet the 3rd Friday of each month from 8am-9am, once a quarter we meet in-person, all other meetings are virtual.

Committee Members:

Chair: Trina Martin, SharetheConnection@rutherfordcable.org

Tammy Martin

Dana Smith

Tamara Gwyn

Jessica White

Special Events: The Special Events Committee coordinates events for RUTHERFORD Cable sponsors and members. We currently oversee two signature events, the annual Holiday party and the June awards program.

Meetings: We meet the 2nd Thursday of the month at CMG Financial: 1015 Hanson Court, Suite 104

Committee Members:

Chair: Sparkle Tufano, SpecialEvents@rutherfordcable.org

Victoria Atamer

Racheal Bollmeyer

Marisa Cali

Jenna Cole

Elizabeth Constantinescu

Debbie Howard

Kenzi Keene

Laurel Paradise

Mindy Patton

Kathleen Rich-New

Brandise Raikes

Deborah Roberts

Ellen Slicker

Marla St. Clair

Cara Swink

Kim Young

Ashley Morgan

President's Advisory Council: The purpose of the President’s Advisory Council (PAC) is to assist the RUTHERFORD Cable President and Board by working on issues, tasks and objectives that will enhance the overall strategic direction of the organization. The PAC is not a voting council; the Council simply provides advice, support and wisdom to the current President, Board and Membership as needed and requested. All members of the PAC, except for the president, will serve as a liaison/advisor to the Directors and Chairs of RUTHERFORD Cable. This PAC member will be available to the Director/Chair to help advise with any issues, tasks, or objectives the committee is working on.

The PAC will consist of nine members and a Chair to advise the Current President:

• The Six Past Presidents
• Three At-Large Positions (traditionally 1 rolling off board/past board member, 1 member less than 2 years, 1 other)
• Chair:Immidiate Past President
• Cable President
• Cable President Elect