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New York Chapter Committees

Joining a TTN committee is a great way for any member - new ones included - to meet new people, use your talents and have some fun.

If you're interested in any of the committees listed below, please contact the chair to learn more.  If you have an idea for a committee that doesn't exist today, let us know at info@thetransitionnetwork.org.

Member Services Committee

The Member Services Committee initiates programs to welcome and engage new TTN members and assist them in becoming involved in the organization in a meaningful way.  Due to the positive correlation between a member’s level of involvement and her tenure with TTN, our programs are also intended to positively impact member retention and growth.  Committee outreach activities include:

• Calling new members to:  welcome them to TTN , explain the benefits of membership – including peer groups - and describe the many ways to become involved; 
• Hosting receptions in committee members’ homes to: introduce new members to others and provide a sense of the community that TTN offers; 
• Attending key TTN events to: greet new members and guests and conduct brief informational gatherings at the conclusion of Third Thursday programs;
• Participating in specific email/telephone campaigns to: personally invite new members to special TTN events, simultaneously increasing event attendance;
• Implementing  an email program to: check in with new members seven months into their first year, encourage their increasing involvement and offer support as needed; and
• Providing current and informative materials for distribution at new member receptions.
• The Committee continually considers new ideas to engage, involve and retain members.

To join the Member Services Committee, it’s important to be an active TTN member for a minimum of 3 months and enjoy connecting with new members by telephone and in person.  Please contact:  Linda Paige Levine at llp382@aol.com

Peer Group Committee

Peer Groups are a unique benefit of TTN and are the heart of the organization. Our committee organizes and launches new Peer Groups; facilitates Peer Groups initiated by members; organizes quarterly meetings of Peer Group Liaisons (appointed by each Peer Group) to exchange ideas and information; and maintains the Peer Group section of the TTN website.  We also sponsored TTN’s  “Ideas Into Action” initiative, an opportunity for members to advocate for issues of importance to women.

If you would like to join our committee, form a new Peer Group or have questions about joining an existing group, please contact Diane Levine at Diane.Levine@sothebyshomes.com. If you want to add to or change a Peer Group listing on the New York website, please contact Marie Constantin at marie@thetransitionnetwork.org.

Program Committee

Creates programs for the monthly TTN membership meetings, which address the many interests and issues of women in transition. The committee would like to new volunteers who are interested in developing programs that will appeal to our diverse membership. Interested members should contact Sally Dougan at saldougan@aol.com.

Explore NYC

EXPLORE NYC arranges docent led tours of interesting and diverse cultural and artistic venues in New York City and hosts Member Mingle events. 

EXPLORE NYC’s mission is to provide the opportunity for relatively small groups of members, up to about 20, to visit places they may not know in New York City and learn about art and artists, architecture and architects, small museums with important collections, houses of worship that have significance in New York City's history and to walk the city seeing with a different eye.  Of importance also, is that these events provide an opportunity for members to get to know one another in an environment of mutual interest.  There are usually one to two events per month with a charge of $20 per member, $30 per guest.  

The Committee also arranges MEMBER MINGLES, which are free events with a cash bar. These events have been held at Sardi’s two or three times a year, allowing a larger group of members to meet, share conversations and network.
 
The goal is to provide programming which will generate member interest and attendance along with a profit to the NYC chapter 
 
Sherry Dworsky, Wendy Bernstein, Mary Ann Susco: Committee Members

Marketing & Communications Committee

In operation for over a year, the Marketing & Communications Committee works to strengthen TTN’s brand and thereby enhance external and internal communications.  We have been established:

• To assist various committees as needed with development of communications materials to attract and engage new members, and help retain existing members.
• To provide communications guidelines for various committees to create a unifying Brand identity, tone and voice for communications to various TTN constituencies.
• To provide outreach materials, contacts, and publicity to build brand awareness and solicit new members.
• To identify the best vehicles for communications to reach internal and external audiences.
• To build a social media presence and partnerships with complementary organizations.

Margie Altschuler, Mimi Grinker, Betty Rauch: Co-Chairs


Volunteer Program Committee leads TTN's team-based volunteer activities to strengthen the civic sector, use members' experience and talents, and expand our community.

 We are responsible for policy, strategy, standards and measurements of success for TTN-sponsored volunteer programs including:

• Bottomless Closet, supporting women re-entering the workforce with clothing and coaching.
• My Own Book, helping third-graders buy books, many for the first time in their lives.
• RSVP (Retired Senior Volunteer Program), providing skills-based volunteer opportunities for us.

Let us know what your volunteer interests are. Contact Eileen Kobrin at eileenkobrin@yahoo.com.


Caring Collaborative Council

The Caring Collaborative is a program within TTN that focuses on health. Volunteer members offer each other help during times of medical need. Educational programs and a quarterly newsletter provide current wellness information to help maximize fitness and vitality.

The Caring Collaborative Council (CCC) is the executive committee of the Caring Collaborative (CC). We meet monthly to ensure that the CC is functioning at a high level and continues to meet the needs of CC members.

Our scope of work includes