TWM eNewsletter
Connecting women to themselves, each other and the world around them
SPRING 2010
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| Greetings! |
Happy Women's History Month! We hope that you are making 2010 the best it can be so far. It's been a while, so we wanted to fill you in on the latest happenings in The Women's Mosaic's world since our TWM's Fall '09 eNewsletter .
On January 24th, we celebrated our 9th anniversary - our first event was a Chinese New Year Celebration with 30 women at TaiPei Noodle House as seen in the photo below. We have since offered over  90 events to a community that has grown to nearly 5000! Thank you for being a part of making us into what we are today!
Last Fall we had several wonderful events that you can read about below. We also worked on our bi-annual in-depth INSPIRER Newsletter where you can read feature articles on what we've been up to for the past couple years!
And of course we continue to offer you a daily dose of connection with TWM through our blog, CHICKS ROCK! , the place for each of you to read about, comment on and even write your own post about topics relating to diversity and personal growth. Be sure to subscribe via email or feed - and if you have your own blog, let us know so we can cross-post and send you some Link Love! We have some exciting things planned for the Spring, including our popular Visioning Workshop coming up this Saturday, March 20th, our 7th Team for Revlon Run/Walk on Saturday, May 1st and also in May, our second annual Focus on Fitness & Health, among others.
In addition we are pleased to begin a new program called TWM on Campus at Queens College with our fabulous new intern Agnes Eshak. We were of course saddened to hear about the tragic events that happened in Haiti and Chile, and hope to do events to help women in those countries as well, so stay tuned for ways you can become involved with them all.
Women are the key to creating a more peaceful and prosperous world, and TWM is extremely proud of the opportunities we have offered for women to learn more about themselves and the world around them, and how our website,TWM eNewsletters, and CHICKS ROCK! enable women to further connect to themselves each other and the world around them.
As a small grass-roots nonprofit organization, we want to continue offering live events and other exciting programs, but cannot do so without significant financial resources. If you have been on our list for some time and enjoy reading these eNewsletters, or if you are just learning about TWM and support who we are and what we do and would like to see it continue and grow - please show it with your financial support .
We hope to bring you as much education, inspiration and motivation as possible to make the best of your life, so please consider becoming a member or donating at the highest level possible to help us keep on keepin' on!
As always we want to thank all of our past, present and future supporters - we would not be here without you!
All the best,
Kristina M. Leonardi
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Special thanks goes to Sally Mercedes for her job coordinating TWM's Holiday Silent Auction!
GET INVOLVED! Email us at info@thewomensmosaic.org with the type of skills you have or experience you are looking for - chances are we've got lots for you to work on! |
| THANK YOU TO ALL OUR DONORS & MEMBERS! |
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A big THANK YOU to everyone who has donated, joined or renewed as a member since our last TWM eNewsletter!
 WENDY ARNOLD, LACI BECKETT, JENNIFER BIRD, CATIA CARVALHO, STEPHANIE CONE, KERRY CUNNIFFE, ANDREA DISPENZA, FREDERIKA EBEL, RAISSA FOMMERAND, MICHELLE FRENCH, AMANDA GOLDFARB, AMY HARRELL, YONNIE HARRIS, ALEX ISHKANIAN, KELLY JANES, FRANK & SHELLY KELLY, JACK & LUCI LAMBRECH, JOHN & JEN LAMBRECH, JANE LEE, CHRIS & MARA LEONARDI, JUANITA LEONARDI, KEKLA MAGOON, LOUISE MAGOON, ZANADE MANN, PAIGE MACLEOD, MELANIE MCEVOY, LINDA MOLINAR, KATRIN MUELLER, SHARON NELSON, SUNIL PANIKKATH, LINDSEY POLLAK, KEVIN POWDERLY, LYNDA PRONO, ED & FELICIA QUAGLIARIELLO, MARIA SACKS, IRA & LOIS SEINFELD, RONNI SIEGEL, LAURA SMITH, RACHEL SORRENTINO,CAROL TANJUCTO
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The Women's Mosaic launched CHICKS ROCK!, our blog to provide women a vehicle to express themselves on topics related to diversity and personal growth!
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| SEPTEMBER 2009 EVENT: TWM'S SEMI-ANNUAL VISIONING WORKSHOP |
 VISIONING WORKSHOP:
Using Your Creativity and Intuition to Gain Clarity, Find Focus and Manifest Your Dreams!
On September 19th we once again offered our popular and powerful semi-annual workshop for a creative, transformative afternoon to help participants manifest their heart's desire and get in touch with what they really want. It's not unusual for participants to start new businesses, relationships, families or career paths as quickly as weeks or months after the workshop. If you are looking for both answers and results to help figure out where you are right now in your life and where you want to go next, this could be thing exact thing you need to push you forward and take you there!
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MAY 2010 EVENT: TWM's TEAM for REVLON RUN/WALK
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TWM's TEAM FOR REVLON RUN/WALK Saturday, May 1st
TWM Member & Captain Mary Brower once again
leads our 7th team to raise funds for women's cancer research! On
Saturday, May 1st TWM's team will be participating in the 13th Anniversary Revlon Run/Walk For Women. We will gather in the early
morning hours in Time's Square where we will don our CHICKS ROCK! t-shirts and await the kick-off to begin a
leisurely (or not so leisurely) 5k stroll into Central Park. If you
can't join us in the walk, you can join us in the fight by making a
pledge or donation on behalf of one of our team members. Your pledge
will help fund important research into the cause and cure of women's
cancers, prevention, education and support service programs. Past teams have raised an average of $2000 for the cause! Every
pledge will help bring us one step closer to a cure!
Contact Team Captain Mary Brower to for any question about the day!
CLICK HERE TO JOIN OR PLEDGE TO OUR TEAM
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NOVEMBER 2009 EVENT: TWM'S FABULOUS FALL BOOK CLUB
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DECEMBER 2009 EVENT: TWM'S VIRTUAL HOLIDAY BAZAAR
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TWM'S 2009 VIRTUAL HOLIDAY BAZAAR & SILENT AUCTION
Vendors:
EcoAfrica Social Ventures, AVON, Himane, Passion for Silver, Painter Girl Chocolates, LCBeads2Wear, Rogue Confections, Center for Skincare & Wellness,Wendy Mink Jewelry, Terry Ross Jewelry, Ardyss InternationalSilent Auction Donors: New York Health & Racquet Club* Celestial
Wellness* Kristina Leonardi*Jenny Parra Interiors*John's General Office
Cleaning*Amanda Goldfarb* Radio City Christmas Spectacular*Jessica
Shepard*Eve's Addiction* Personal Web Nutrition* Wendy
MinkJewelry*'COLORME' Art Spa*Ardyss International*Massage
Energetics*Rani Spas Ayurvedic Beauty Salon and Spa*i3 Agency*Tao of
Healing Center*RJ'S Personal Fitness*Act III Productions*Bling for
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FEBRUARY 2010 EVENT: LOVE YOUR BODY, LOVE YOUR SELF SERIES EVENT
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LOVE: WHAT IS IT GOOD FOR?
Tuesday, February 23rd
Thanks to everyone who made it out in the rain In honor of American Heart Monthcome listen to TWM Founder Kristina Leonardi
and the team at the fabulously funky new David Barton Gym at Astor Place talk about all the ways to keep your heart healthy from the
inside out! After enjoying refreshments from Mini-Bar and experiencing a sample cardio class, attendees learned new techniques and gained unique perspectives for keeping
your mind, body, spirit and soul in the best shape so that they do not become
one of the many Americans affected by caridiovascular diseases, the number
one cause of death for women in this country. Everyone brought home a goodie bag and many won raffle prizes, including tickets to the award-winning off-Broadway
show Love, Loss & What I Wore!
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TWM'S INSPIRER NEWSLETTER - ISSUE THREE NOW ONLINE
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TWM's INSPIRER NEWSLETTER
9 YEARS OF IN-DEPTH COVERAGE - CHECK OUT THE LATEST EDITION!
 In December we worked on the latest edition of our printed newsletter and it is now available online for your viewing pleasure! Thanks to editor Kekla Magoon, designer Christina Quintero and contributors Pauline Karakat, Sally Mercedes, and Sasha Mercedes for making it shine!
Have a look at our four color
printed INSPIRER Newsletter online for
a more in-depth look at our programs!
Read the PDF's here:
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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! Membership levels begin at just $35.00!
The more members we have, the more we can do for you!
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theater, sports, concerts, family events and more.
Become a TWM Member in order to get your access code so you can sign up to receive discounts right away!
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GIVE YOUR TIME, TALENT OR TREASURE!DEVELOP A NEW SKILL!
Lend your voice, passion, talent, or time to make The Women's Mosaic the best it can be!
* Want to share your culture or other passion? Express yourself by planning a TWM event or participating in CHICKS ROCK!
* 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 are always in need of in-kind donations of supplies, copying, postage and other items to help us cut down on costs.
If interested in any of the above you can contact us directly and also be sure to check off the "Volunteer" category box through the Update Profile/Email Address link at the bottom of this newsletter in order to receive separate emails about volunteer and committee opportunities. |
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WANTED: GUEST BLOGGERS FOR CHICKS ROCK! |
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Sharing Your Story
Did you travel this summer? Are you
starting school this fall? Have you switched careers? Have you recently
married or divorced? Is there a personal story you've been needing to
share?
All of these (and more) are great starting
points for a guest post on CHICKS ROCK! Writing your story can be
empowering for the writer, and it also gives readers a chance to
realize that they're not alone.
Our stories can connect us when we need
it most -- wouldn't you love to be part of that connection?So take a look at our guest blogger guidelines and the range of posts our guest bloggers have contributed in the past. Then send us an email with your story.
What are you waiting for?
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UPCOMING NON-MOSAIC EVENTS FEATURING TWM FOUNDER KRISTINA LEONARDI
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TWM's Founder, Kristina Leonardi is an expert on topics regarding women, diversity and personal growth.
As a speaker and seminar leader she provides a practical framework for each attendee to make the most of their personal and professional lives, allowing them to recognize, connect to and fulfill their role in the world at large.
...You would be a huge asset to ANY group who is looking for an amazing one-of-a-kind speaker. Your ability to connect to a variety of personalities, cultures and ages is a true gift!.... - Stacy Francis & the Savvy Ladies Team
TO BOOK KRISTINA AS A PRESENTER FOR YOUR COMPANY 0R ORGANIZATION, PLEASE CONTACT HER AT kleonardi@mindspring.com or call 917-816-0834 or visit www.kristinaleonardi.com for more information.UPCOMING SEMINARS:
Wednesday, March 17th 12:30-1:30pm Spring Cleaning for the Soul: A Fresh Start for 2010!Sponsored by: NY Women in CableClick here for more info and to RSVPSaturday, April 10th 9:30am-4:30pm Spring Cleaning for the Soul Workshop Sponsored by: NYU- SCPS Click here for more info and place to RSVP
Kristina conveys really important practical ideas with such passion and in a really accessible way. Thank you! - Andrea Kamins
[The session] allowed me to have reflections about myself and make me think what I can do to make my life better and be more meaningful. - Lilly Lo
To be in the loop about this and other talks by Kristina, be sure to check off the "Seminar & Workshops by TWM Founder" list on your subscriber profile by clicking on the Update Profile/Email Address link at the bottom of this email.
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The Women's Mosaic� is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that educates,
inspires and motivates women to express their full potential in all
areas of life by providing opportunities to connect to themselves, each
other and the world around them. Since January 2001, TWM has
offered over 90 unique activities and events that have enabled women to
reach across borders and cultures, allowing them to recognize, refine
and reactivate their individual and collective power and place in the
world. In September 2008, we
launched CHICKS ROCK!, a
blog that provides a vehicle for women to share their
experiences related to diversity and personal growth.
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