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IWINR is an organization dedicated to the professional development of individuals interested in working in the natural
 resource field.  Membership is open to anyone interested in the purposes of Iowa Women in Natural Resources.

2003 Goals and Objectives

Goal: To provide a network and support system
for women in natural resources and environmental fields.

Objectives:

bulletProduce a quarterly newsletter to reach the appropriate audiences, including members and other interested individuals/organizations.
bulletSponsor an annual conference showcasing the organization and reaching members and potential members.
bulletSponsor quarterly meetings for the Iowa IWINR affiliate.
bulletFind leaders in other areas and create an action plan for creating new affiliates.
bulletUpdate and maintain an organizational directory and distribute it to members at the annual conference and upon request.
bulletDevelop and maintain an IWINR Homepage on the internet.
bulletDevelop a mentoring program. Create a mentor list to distribute to organizations and new members who may utilize it.
bulletIdentify social and service project activities.
bulletPeriodically evaluate the effectiveness of the objectives in this goal.

 

Goal: To promote the entrance, retention, and advancement
of women in the natural resource and environmental careers.

Objectives:

bulletOffer job-opening opportunities via a job link section on our web page.
bulletSponsor the "Outdoor Journey for Girls," ages 12-15.
bulletCommunicate about careers to high school and college students through our mentoring program and other service projects.
bulletCreate an email list serve to monitor issues concerning women in the workforce.
bulletDevelop student involvement in the conference, affiliate chapter meetings and other activities.
bulletDevelop networking opportunities with girls’ organizations.
bulletPeriodically evaluate the effectiveness of the objectives in this goal.

 

Goal: To promote opportunities and training for the
development of environmentally responsible attitudes and behaviors.

Objectives:

bulletSponsor the Becoming an Outdoors-Woman workshop.
bulletProvide information to members on public policy issues and topics in natural resources and the environment.
bulletParticipate in coalitions on environmental issues.
bulletPeriodically evaluate the effectiveness of the objectives in this goal.

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