Learn more about the Hispanic Women's Network of Texas

1. Our Mission
The Hispanic Women's Network of Texas
promotes the advancement of women in
public, corporate, and civic life through
education, personal and professional
development.
HISPANIC WOMEN’S
NETWORK OF TEXAS

2. HWNT PURPOSE
• The Hispanic Women’s Network of Texas (HWNT), is a non-profit
state-wide organization established in 1986. HWNT’s Purpose is to
seek to promote the advancement of women in public, corporate and
civic life through education, personal and professional development.
• HWNT seeks to advance the educational, cultural, social, legal and
economic well-being of all women through a broader awareness of
their role in society, business and family.
• HWNT and its 11 Chapter’s state wide unite to celebrate the positive
image and values of its Hispanic heritage and empowering women
across the great State of Texas.

3. ABOUT HWNT
Our Vision
To be the premier women’s organization leading as an agent of change
Our Values
• Respect
• Integrity
• Servant Leadership
• Collaboration
Our Beliefs
We have a responsibility to empower and inspire our community

4. MEMBER BENEFITS
At HWNT as a member you connect, engage and are enriched by the women in
your local chapter and around the State. HWNT offers a wide range of events,
seminars and networking opportunities designed to address the needs of our
membership. Every member is member of their local HWNT Chapter and HWNT
State.
• Local Chapter Benefits
• Professional/ Leadership Development
• Networking
• Student Mentoring / Scholarships
• State Benefits:
• Annual Conference featuring distinguished speakers
• Advocacy: HWNT represents your voice and policy positions at the local, state, and national
level. HWNT reports news, research, and analysis of legislation that impacts members.
• Student Leadership Program: HWNT champions efforts to enhance the life of young
professionals by hosting a “Student Leadership Conference” during its annual conference as
well as educational programs at each of the local chapters.
• HWNT Member-Only Resource Page: HWNT has a member’s only section on the
webpage. This section contains resources that only current HWNT members can access.
• HWNT State: Scholarships to selected local Chapter students.

5. LOCAL HIGHLIGHTS
2014-2015 ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
• Obtained Chapter Status from State Board of Directors
• PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
• Aliana Apodaca - Positive Directions; Aurora Anaya-Dyer –
Inspiration/Motivation/Application; Diana Schultz – Kindred Hospital; Amie
Flores - Diversity Training; Georgina Perez - Tu Libro
• EDUCATION
• Speakers for Empowering Our Daughters & Latinitas
• Sponsored a college scholarship

6. COMMUNITY SERVICE
• SEPTEMBER - School supply drive for Latinitas & Headstart
• OCTOBER/ NOVEMBER - Thanksgiving meal for La Posada Home
• DECEMBER - holiday gift drive for Headstart children
• DECEMBER – volunteered at Business Chica conference
• JANUARY – made cards for senior citizen center
• JANUARY – volunteered at Empowering Our Daughters
• FEBRUARY – volunteered at Vday Celebration
• MARCH – co-hosted Viva la Mujer
• APRIL – Dia de los Ninos book drive for Tu Libro
• MAY - Toiletry drive for immigrant shelter
• JULY/ AUGUST – assisted with Quince Project

7. STATEWIDE HIGHLIGHTS
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
• Professional Style Fashion Show, social media workshop, financial planning workshop,
inspirational speakers, women leaders, business planning, speed networking, cafécon leche
networking breakfast, MBA/graduate school workshop
SISTERHOOD/ CULTURAL:
• Book-signing & platica, holiday party, health & wellness conference, networking mixer,
salsa dance workshop, chef cooking workshop, posada, fiesta, New Year’s Party, Museum
Tour, Opera Concert, Musical Performance
FUNDRAISING
• Loteria Fundraiser, Art Si – Art Auction, Salsa Cook-Off, Dia de los Muertos Gala, Estrella
de Tejas Dinner, Scholarship Breakfast & Silent Auction, Raffle, Pachanga Benefit Concert,
Golf Tournament, Fun Run/Walk
SERVICE
• Latinas in Progress, Scholarships, Race, Blood Drive, Book Drive, Holiday Gift
Drive, Volunteer at Woman’s Shelter, Volunteer at Cultural Events.
STATE CONFERENCE: October 23-25 - Houston

8. LATINAS IN PROGRESS
Purpose: The Hispanic Women’s Network of Texas (HWNT) developed
an Education and a Scholarship Program to assist Latinas attain higher
education.
Description: HWNT provides Education Programs through the
Chapters for Latina high school students. These Latinas will be
provided scholarship opportunities and there are no fees associated with
this program.
Outline: College Prep, Hispanic History, Leadership, Culture, Politics,
and Civism, Writing Skills, Assertiveness Training, Life Skills (Health
Awareness & Self-Improvement)

9. LATINAS IN PROGRESS
LIP SCHEDULE:
SEPT 19 Orientation LIP WORKSHOP
SEPT 26 Assertiveness – Business Chica LIP WORKSHOP
OCT 10 Service Project – Day of the Girl SERVICE/OPTIONAL
OCT 17 Writing 101 LIP WORKSHOP
NOV 14 Service Project – Aim High SERVICE/OPTIONAL
DEC 5 Service Project – Tech Chica SERVICE/OPTIONAL
JAN 30 Healthy Chica LIP WORKSHOP
FEB College Chica LIP WORKSHOP
MAR Service Project – Woman’s Day SERVICE/OPTIONAL
APR Latina Power LIP WORKSHOP
MAY Banquet SCHOLARSHIP BANQUET

10. OFFICERS
• Chair
• Chair Elect
• Vice Chair for Membership
• Secretary
• Treasurer
COMMITTEES
• Marketing & Historian
• Education
• Scholarship & Fundraising
• Community Service (Spirit)
• Professional Development (Mind)
• Sisterhood (Body & Spirit)

11. Ways to Get Involved
• Professional Development – speakers, topics, presentations
• Community Service Projects
• Marketing & Recruitment ideas
• Education– Possible speakers, resources, donations
• Scholarship Fundraising Ideas
• Community Service Projects
• Sisterhood & Cultural Ideas
• Big Ideas