Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Information about Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at| Return Reference | Explanation |
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| Form 990, Part III, Line 2: New Services | In 2013, WEN held the first Womens Energy Network Conference. See Part III, Line 4b. |
| Form 990, Part III, Line 4d: Other Program Services Description | OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 4: YWE: WEN's signature program, Young Women Energized, introduces high school girls to the energy industry and holds an annual event for them to engage with professional women and learn about various careers in the industry. This program was started in 2004. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 5: Charity Event: Members of Women's Energy Network are actively involved in the community all across Houston. Women's Energy Network is pleased to sponsor chosen charities and bring its members information on volunteer opportunities in local organizations. Since 2000, Women's Energy Network has supported and raised money through charity events for organizations such as Women Helping Women, Girls, Inc, the Houston Area Women's Center, Boys and Girls Country, and Community Family Center.Mentoring: WEN instituted a Mentoring Program in 2007. This provides an opportunity for WEN members to enrich their careers by expanding their networks, growing their knowledge and diversifying their experience. WEN members who wish to be mentored will identify specific learning goals and will be matched in mentoring circles with WEN mentors who best meet their learning goals and who will work with them to achieve those goals over the scheduled term. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 6: Explanation of Classes of Members or Shareholder | WEN has one class of members. To be eligible for membership in WEN, a prospective member must (1) have a Bachelors Degree or five years professional involvement in the energy industry; (2) current employment at an energy company or currentlyproviding services to an energy company; (3) submit the required application form; (4) be recommended by an existing WENH member in good standing; (5) pay annual dues; and (6) adhere to the Policy on Prohibited Use of WEN Membership Directory. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 7a: How Members or Shareholders Elect Governing Body | Members elect the Board of Directors at the annual business meeting held in October. Elections of Directors require a majority vote unless a motion is made, seconded, and passed from the floor to elect by written ballot. No WEN member may vote by proxy in the election of Directors. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 7b: Describe Decisions of Governing Body Approval by Members or Shareholders | Each member of WEN is entitled to one vote on each matter submitted by the Board to a vote at an annual business or special membership meeting. The Board has the discretion to decide which, if any, matters will be submitted to the members for a vote, except that the following decisions will always be submitted to the membership for a vote: election of WEN Board, amending WEN's bylaws, dissolving WEN, merging or consolidating with another association, and selling all or substantially all of WEN's assets. A two-thirds majority of the members in attendance shall be required for such governance actions. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 11b: Form 990 Review Process | The Form 990 is reviewed by the Treasurer. After applicable changes are made, the return is distributed to the Board of Directors before filing. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 19: Other Organization Documents Publicly Available | Upon request. |
| Software ID: | 13000170 |
| Software Version: | 2013v3.1 |