In this issue...
  • LAST MONTH'S EVENT: TWM End-of-Year Fundraiser Gathering: Wine Tasting, ESP and Holiday Bazaar Bonanza!
  • JANUARY EVENT: New Year, New You! Ignite Your Passions for 2007
  • FEBRUARY EVENT: Love Your Self, Love Your Body Lingerie Party!
  • TWM 2006 Survey Results!
  • Special Membership Offer!
  • Become a Member of TWM Today!
  • Who's Saying What About TWM...
  • THANK YOU TO TWM MEMBERS & SUPPORTERS!
  • INSPIRER Newsletter - ISSUE TWO NOW ONLINE!
  • KNOW YOUR TWM LIST OPTIONS
  • TWM Needs YOU!
  • Search the Internet and Raise Funds for TWM Without Spending a Dime!

  • Support The Women's Mosaic by purchasing a Chicks Rock Button ($5) or Tshirt! ($20)

    JANUARY EVENT: New Year, New You! Ignite Your Passions in 2007

    Times Square Arts Center
    300 West 43rd Street
    Rm. 608

    Wednesday, January 17th
    7:30 pm - 9:30pm
    Start the year by tapping into who you are and what you want to accomplish in 2007 and beyond!
    COST: $20

    Click here for more details and place to RSVP for the New Year, New You! Women's Circle

    FEBRUARY EVENT: Love Your Self, Love Your Body Lingerie Party!

    Cost & Location TBD!

    Thursday, February 8th
    6:30pm- 9:00pm
    Come on out for some fun at this pre-Valentine's Day celebration of loving the most important person in your life - YOU!

    Click here for a link with more details and place to RSVP

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    TWM eNewsletter
    Enrich Your World & the World Around You!
    January/February '07

    Greetings!

    All the world’s a stage and everyone has their part, so the saying goes?and one man whose life we celebrate at this time who certainly played his role in the advancement and encouragement of humanity’s potential for peaceful co-existence both in this country and abroad was of course, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Although not necessarily associated with women’s issues, MLK illuminated concepts of equality and social justice that can apply to the feminist movement and whose life work and mission, most clearly articulated in his “I Have a Dream” speech, reverberates at the core of TWM.

    MLK's world platform to spread his message of peace, equality and freedom for all was a rallying call that applied not only to the turbulent 60’s but the need for which continues on today. Each of us has our own part to play in making MLK’s dream become a reality - by taking responsibility for demonstrating our own individual greatness, and to recognize the unity and celebrate the diversity which exists within and all around us that will allow us to live harmoniously with one another.

    Of course in theory we all like to admit we can easily or perhaps already do this, but the reality is that only when we really know and accept who we are and feel connected to that, can we truly connect to, understand and respect another human being no matter who they are or where they come from. That is why TWM relates the two concepts of diversity and women together through programs that allow women to learn both about themselves as well as each other, and why we feel that women’s personal growth and development is essential to the evolution and peacemaking capabilities of our human family, and why we continue to create opportunities that unite and empower women both here and abroad in a variety of unique ways.

    This time of year is also significant for TWM, as the organization was founded with our first event which took place on Chinese New Year of 2001. As we celebrate our sixth year anniversary, we move forward in 2007 with a renewed sense of purpose, determination and excitement to do our part in inspiring women to make this world the best it can be for all people, everywhere!

    Before we talk about our plans for 2007, we want to thank everyone who came out on Wednesday, December 13th for our TWM End-of-Year Fundraiser Gathering, which included a wonderful Wine Tasting, festive Holiday Bazaar and incorporated our annual ESP (Empower, Support & Promote Each Other & Ourselves) Conference. We raised just over $2000 for TWM and many great connections were made among attendees, vendors and speakers alike! Read below article for all the details

    Also at the end of the year, TWM awarded our Certificates of Appreciation for Outstanding Service, which were handed out at the fundraiser and went to: Sally Sullivan/Gatekeeping Goddess; Jane Lee/Membership Maven; Sally Mercedes/Industrious,Illustrious Intern;Melanie McEvoy/Fundraising Phenom; Ana Djordjevic/Passionate Program Coordinator; Kate Brett/Committee Catalyst & Pow Wow Princess; Kekla Magoon/INSPIRER Editor Extraordinaire. Thank you all for your amazing efforts! If you have time, talent, or treasure that you would like to share with TWM, see the below article on how to get more involved, and be sure to check off the Volunteer Opportunities Interest Category on your subscriber profile.

    For those of you who have were not able to attend the fundraiser, don't forget there are several other ways you can support our mission of educating, inspiring and motivating women to express their full power and potential in the world. There are many costs associated with putting the events together with the staff needed to coordinate and run them year round. We urgently need your financial support to continue doing what we are doing and eventually grow to offer you even more. Whether you become a TWM Member, use GoodSearch.com or spend $5 for a CHICKS ROCK button, every penny counts, so please contribute to the best of your ability!

    As for what lies ahead, you already know about our Upcoming Event tonite, New Year, New You! Igniting Your Passions for 2007 which will be the first in series of several collaborations with other women's organizations around the city that we mentioned in our last eNewsletter. This one is with WomanVision, a company that provides ceremonies and rituals for the modern day woman that are based on traditions from around the world. See below article for more details, and we hope to see you there!

    You'll also notice that we'll be doing a fun and empowering pre-Valentine's Day event on Thursday, February 8th called Love Your Self, Love Your Body! which will be a "Lingerie Party"... We all know how finding the right bra can be challenging, and that's why we'll have an expert on hand to not only help us with that, but with all the body issues that go along with the process of purchasing our most intimate apparel - it's a wonderful opportunity for us to feel great about our physical selves! See below for more details and stay tuned for a separate announcement as well coming soon.

    In other news, as you see we've published some of the results from our TWM 2006 Survey, which provided useful data, feedback and insights for us - thanks very much to all who responded! We're also excited to announce that we have recently published the second edition of our, INSPIRER Newsletter, so be sure that your snail mail address is up to date by going to the Update Email Address/Profile link at the bottom of this email to get the printed version. You can also check it out in PDF version by clicking here or in the article below.

    We are going to be trying some different things in 2007, so you may be receiving more and/or different types of communication from us than you are used to. TWM will continue to connect you with other dynamic, diverse women and expand your internal and external horizons with a blend of enjoyable activities and events that are both serious and sublime. As we go through the year we'll be experimenting with new formats and ideas to expand our own horizons, so stay tuned and let us know if you'd like to get involved!

    Here's to making 2007 the best year yet!


    Kristina M. Leonardi, Founder & Executive Director

    LAST MONTH'S EVENT: TWM End-of-Year Fundraiser Gathering: Wine Tasting, ESP and Holiday Bazaar Bonanza!
    Wednesday, December 13th 6:30pm-9:00pm

    More than 50 men and women came on out to support The Women's Mosaic while sampling some amazing wine, hearing from dynamic women and shopping for that special holiday gift, all at the beautiful and spacious East Village spot Discovery Wines!

    Attendees learned about and tasted a variety of wines and did some holiday shopping from our women- owned business vendors who sold everything from biscotti to soaps to jewlery and other decorative items - we had a lovely selection, if we do say so ourselves! And of course the highlight of the evening were our inspiring and dynamic ESP Speakers where we learned about everything from a Vagina Festival to Living Green to PR Secrets! Below please find a list of all our speakers, vendors and donors to the Silent Auction - many thanks to them all for making our event a huge success!

    VENDORS: Beijo Bags *Bel Biscotto * Designer Knitwear by Michi *Ellis Designs *Gahlou Wellness, LLC *Habitat Barone * Joan Huggard Stained Glass * The Swimming Paintbrush * Linda Joy Creations * LM Jewelry Designs * Soap in the Slope * sweetriot * Swish Designs *

    ESP PRESENTERS: Joanna Lindenbaum/Women, Power & Connection *Alisa Vitti/Building Your Own Menstrual Health Natural Medicine Cabinet Alexandra Jacoby/Vagina Festival * Maria Sacks/Holistic Health Counseling* Samarra Mbenga/2+2=4 EVERY TIME; EMOTIONS=100 * Kelly Janes/Living the Green Life in NYC * Kathy Canfield Shepard/Bridging the Gap between the Arts and Business Worlds* Jane Ubell-Meyer/How to Get You or Your Product in the Media* Cathleen Williams/Your Power Can Move Mountains

    SILENT AUCTION DONORS: 15Second Pitch Center of Female Empowerment, * LLC Designer Knitwear by Michi* Equinox Fitness Clubs* Habitat Barone* Intentions Jewelry* Kelly Janes* Laughing Sage Wellness Group* Madison & Mullholand, Inc.* Samant� Shoes* Soap in the Slope* Soho Dance Studio* Susan R. Meyer, Coaching & Consulting* That Time of Year & York Theatre* The Swimming Paintbrush* WomanVision*

    Click here to RSVP for a photo and description of this and other Past Events

    JANUARY EVENT: New Year, New You! Ignite Your Passions for 2007
    Wednesday, January 17th 7:30pm - 9:30pm

    Come gather with the ladies of both TWM and WomanVision, as we co-sponsor this Women's Circle to start 2007 fueling the fire of your passions!

    What is the one thing you long to accomplish or step into by December 31, 2007?

    Where will you direct your attention and passion during this upcoming year?

    Join us for an experiential, all-woman's evening as we vision and clarify what we want for ourselves in the New Year. We will tap into our hearts' deepest desires and re-connect with the passion that we need to get what we really long for.

    Be prepared for a spirited and fun evening - you'll connect with your inner wisdom and leave excited and energized!

    COST: $20 (TWM Member discount as per level) RSVP a must as space is limited!

    NOTE: WomanVision is offering a powerful six-month program starting January 19th called Journey to Yourself. For more information click here - it could be just the breakthrough you need!

    Click here for more details and a place to RSVP

    FEBRUARY EVENT: Love Your Self, Love Your Body Lingerie Party!
    Thursday, February 8th 6:30pm - 9:00pm

    Come on out for this pre-Valentine's Day celebration of loving the most important person in your life - YOU! Listen to Lingerie Fit Expert Lisa Cole as she talks about how body image and self esteem issues can be connected to lingerie and how it fits you!

    Sponsored by FreshPair.com , you will also have the opportunity to shop for lingerie at the event, receive a goodie bag and be eligible for a raffle for a FreshPair.com gift certificate!

    COST & LOCATION TBD - STAY TUNED FOR A SEPARATE ANNOUNCEMENT WITH MORE DETAILS!

    SPECIAL TWM MEMBER BENEFIT: All TWM Members in good standing are eligible to sign up for a FREE 1/2 consultation and fitting with Lisa Cole.

    Click here to see a list of all Upcoming Mosaic & non-Mosaic events

    TWM 2006 Survey Results!
    Who Is TWM and What Are We Doing - You Told US

    Thank you to everyone who took the time to partake in our TWM 2006 Survey! We had a great response rate with a diverse cross-section of people that have known us from the beginning, and others who have never been to an event, to still others who were receiving our email for the first time. There were no real surprises, so the basic theme that we got out of it was that we are doing what we say we do, and serving who we say we serve!

    Some of the highlights and interesting points of note were:

    Average Age: 30-35
    Religion: 39% Say they are Spiritual but do not affiliate with any particular religion
    How People Feel After They Attend a TWM Event:
    Inspired 45%
    (close behind: Informed, Enlightened, Connected & Motivated) Reason for Not Attending TWM Events: Lack of time 72%
    Preferred Types of Events: Personal Growth Workshops 57%, Multicultural Events 53%

    We will also be taking into consider some of the suggestions we received regarding cost, location, topics and timing of events and announcements so stay tuned as we try to implement them.

    Other feedback we received was:

    "I believe in the mission of TWM, even if I can't always make it to events. I think it's an important organization to support."

    "I have found it difficult to make friends in NYC, so I like to take part in a group of women to meet people. I also enjoy coming together with other women in an atmosphere that is not competitive or threatening."

    "The events are fulfilling."

    "I love Kristina's vision and the mission of TWM. Had great experiences with the women it attracts and enjoy the opportunity to learn something new, meet new and interesting people, and attend events with other women and network all at the same time."

    "Think you are doing a great job and despite not attending any of the events, I do enjoy reading your enewsletter."

    "I feel part of a community."

    "It [TWM] makes the effort to delve into the experiences of women from various ethnic/cultural backgrounds and in doing this it gives women a voice to express themselves and have their ideas, and beliefs validated."

    "Diverse group of women who think that they don't have anything in common but you would be surprised..."

    "There are no programs quite like The Women's Mosaic"


    Special Membership Offer!
    Join at the $50 level and receive Lonely Planet's

    In honor of our support for the campaign for National Passport Month, receive a copy of this very cool and inspiring book from Lonely Planet! See our Bulletin Board for more info or visit gotpassport.com This is a book that everyone should have - yours only for a $50 Membership Donation today!

    ALSO: Join at the $100 level or more and be one of the first to own the Commander In Chief Inaugural DVD where Academy Award� and Golden Globe� winner Geena Davis breaks new ground as Mackenzie Allen - the first female president of the United States in Commander In Chief. Be one of the first people to own the DVD of the show Oprah Magazine calls "realistic and riveting"when you become a Member of The Women's Mosaic at the $100 level or more.

    Become a Lavender Lady, Violet Visionary, Sterling Supporter or Golden Gal Member Now!

    Become a Member of TWM Today!
    Join now to help us continue to bring you these exciting, inspiring programs!

    One of the best ways to show your appreciation for what we are doing is to support The Women's Mosaic by becoming a member! We want to expand and grow our organization to become a powerful voice for women, but we cannot do so without your help.

    Besides providing general financial support for the organization, your membership allows us to garner funds from other sources such as foundation and corporations; and gives you benefits and perks like reduced admission to our events, discounts on various products and services, as well as other opportunities - the more members we have the more benefits we can offer. The bottom line is that if you enjoy what we are doing, please show your support!

    **Join or renew at any level and receive a gift card for a COMPLIMENTARY FACIAL MASSAGE from SHISEIDO while supplies last.**

    The more members we have, the more we can do for you!

    For a full description of Membership Benefits, please click here

    Who's Saying What About TWM...

    "TWM brings women together to connect in deep and profound ways -- offering transformative experiences that touch and empower the soul. Opportunities like these allow the healing process to begin from a place which recognizes that we are all universal beings." - Terrie M. Williams, Inspirational author, "The Personal Touch" and the forthcoming "Black Pain: It Just Looks Like We're Not Hurting" Scribner '07

    "The Secretary-General has asked me to thank you for having sent to him the most recent issue of INSPIRER. You know the importance which he attaches to efforts undertaken by inter- governmental and non-governmental organizations alike, as well as by individuals, to promote inter- cultural understanding. He has read with interest, therefore, the account of the recent activities of the Women's Mosaic in this field." - Special Assistant to Kofi Annan, Secretary-General of the UN

    "....so happy to have a report on your work - it is such important work - you are inspiring and result-producing." - Helen Gurley Brown, founder of Cosmopolitan Magazine

    To read quotes by Past Partcipants click here

    THANK YOU TO TWM MEMBERS & SUPPORTERS!
    See your name listed as a TWM supporter!

    We're adding this new section of our TWM eNewsletter to show our gratitude and give recognition to financial supporters of TWM. Because there are too many to list from the past six years, we are starting this list for those who have joined, renewed or donated to TWM as of January 1, 2007.

    To all of you who have supported us in the past - THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU! - we wouldn't be were we are today without you!


    INSPIRER Newsletter - ISSUE TWO NOW ONLINE!
    Read all about what we've been doing in our second issue of INSPIRER!

    Hot off the presses! Issue Two is now up!

    In addition to the eNewsletters and announcements you have been receiving, we have a printed newsletter called INSPIRER that you can access here to read articles about and see photos of some of our past events.

    The link for our first issue can be found on the Home or About Us page of our website by clicking here: INSPIRER Newsletter Issue One

    Click here to read INSPIRER Newsletter Issue TWO - PDF Link

    KNOW YOUR TWM LIST OPTIONS
    Make sure you are in the know about everything TWM!

    We have some exciting opportunities and projects we want to bring to you but need the time, energy and resources to do so. We'll be contacting you periodically about changes, and ways for you to get more involved. The best thing to do if you want to be in the innermost loop is to be sure you've checked off the "Volunteer Opportunities" box of the Interest Category section through the Update Profile/Email Address link on the bottom of this email.

    Since we have a lot of new subscribers, here is the full breakdown for you:

    *PLEASE CLICK ON THE "UPDATE PROFILE/EMAIL ADDRESS" LINK AT THE VERY BOTTOM OF THIS EMAIL IN ORDER TO VIEW AND/OR MAKE CHANGES TO YOUR SUBSCRIBER PREFERENCES*

    Please check off ALL lists that you would like to be included in. To help you know which lists you want to be on, please note the interest category descriptions as follows:

    NEWSLETTER This TWM eNewsletter highlights the past, present and future events and any other news or information that we need to bring to you. This email goes out approximately every other month, and provides a general overview of what we are doing, so we recommend that everyone be on this list.

    EVENT INVITATIONS & OTHER ANNOUNCEMENTS This list is for separate emails and reminders about the events themselves or other information that we may need to let you know about from time to time. The frequency of these emails will vary depending on how many events are happening, how many reminders or updates need to be sent, etc. You should be on this list if you want to be the most informed about and current with what TWM is doing.

    VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES This is a separate list for emails that will go out to all of you who want to get more involved by lending your time and energy to The Women's Mosaic. These emails and reminders are sent out on an as needed basis for events and programs we need help with. You should check this off if you want to know when and how we might need might your help, energy and input.

    CO-ED Events (when men are invited!) If you are a MAN, you should definitely check this list off. If you are a woman, please note that everyone on the Events List will always get these emails, so if you are on that list, there is no reason to be on this one, unless you ONLY want to know about events that men are invited to....

    A NOTE ABOUT SPAM BLOCKING: Obviously, if you are not interested in being on any of our lists, please be sure to unsubscribe below. If you have an email blocking system, please be sure that you allow email to come through from any of these addresses:

    [email protected]

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    TWM has the utmost respect for your privacy, and only wants to have people on our mailing list that absolutely want to be on it. We do our best to limit the amount of emails we send, and do not send out any unnecessary or inappropriate solicitations, nor do we make our list available for sale.

    Please don't forget to take a look at your profile, make any changes or updates, and feel free to contact us with any questions!


    TWM Needs YOU!
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    * Want to share your culture or other passion? Plan a TWM event!

    * Volunteer for TWM! We've got many ways for to you to help out depending on the skill set you have or want to develop, and the time you can give.

    *Spread the word about TWM! Forward this email newlsetter on to friends so they can sign up and become part of our dynamic and diverse community!

    *Become a Member of TWM! Support an organization that enriches your life and the lives of others! The more members we have, the more we can do for you as well as be a force for women both here and abroad.

    *Donate to TWM! Besides actual cash donations, we need in-kind donations of supplies, copying, postage and other items to help us cut down on costs. We are also in need of donated OFFICE SPACE.

    If interested in any of the above contact us directly, or if you just wanted to be a general volunteer you can check off the "Volunteer" category box through the Update Profile/Email Address link at the bottom of this page. For information on internshops we have available please click below.

    Volunteer and Internship Listings

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