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 WOMEN'S FOUNDATION OF ARKANSAS
- Promoting philanthropy among women
- Helping women and girls achieve their full potential
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E-Newsletter
August 2009 |
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Greetings!
Welcome to the WFA's inaugural E-Newsletter!
The WFA is working harder than ever to keep you informed of the great work we are doing around the state. On a monthly basis, the WFA will be sending out program & event updates, volunteer opportunities, and other newsworthy notes!
We hope that you enjoy learning how the WFA is fulfilling our mission across the state. |
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Lynnette Watts
WFA's New Executive Director
Lynnette Watts, who has 20 years of diverse business and non-profit experience, was named executive director of the Women's Foundation of Arkansas (WFA) on July 7, 2009.
"The how's and why's - and why not's - of women's philanthropy have long intrigued me, as has the willingness of some women to step forward to take leadership roles in their communities, families or places of employment. I am thrilled to have the opportunity to play a part in encouraging women's philanthropy and leadership development through my work at the Women's Foundation of Arkansas," Watts said.
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Girls of Promise Conferences
10th Year A Success!
 The WFA's 2009 Girls of Promise (GoP) Conferences were hosted in five cities across the state by Arkansas State University, Arkansas Tech University, NorthWest Arkansas Community College, University of Arkansas at Little Rock and SouthArkansas Commnity College. The 2009 GoP Conferences were attended by 387 girls who learned about the amazing opportunities available to them from women across the state!
Click here to learn more about the WFA's Girls of Promise Conferences. |
WFA Website Redesigned
July 2009
The WFA website received a major makeover this summer! Click here to check it out. |
| 100 women's
voices carry...
from 1998 to today, ensuring the women and girls of Arkansas continue to be served by the Women's Foundation of Arkansas.
Let your voice carry - Make a planned gift today benefitting the WFA.
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Upcoming Events
Mark Your calendars
Thursday, September 3, 2009
Arkansas Governor's Mansion
Little Rock, Arkansas
Tickets $75
Friday, October 23, 2009
Statehouse Convention Center
Little Rock, Arkansas
Tickets $100 |
Designing Women
Thursday, September 3, 2009
Hosted by First Lady Ginger Beebe at the Arkansas Governor's Mansion, join us for the 2009 Designing Women event where "Girl Power is Haute!"
Come celebrate girl power and enjoy a style show presented by Barbara Jean Ltd featuring its collection of labels owned & designed by women, including Trina Turk, Milly NY, Tory Burch and others.
Bid on boutique silent auction items and, this year a live auction will feature items including a Girls Night Out for 50 hosted by Vincent Insalaco & Judy Tenenbaum, a Little Girls' Tea party with First Lady Ginger Beebe hosted by Josie Staggs, and a Boy's Submarine Birthday Party hosted by North Little Rock Mayor Patrick Henry Hays.
Sip on "Girl Power Martinis" and wine provided by Glazer's Distributors of Arkansas while spending an evening with your favorite girl friends and supporting the Women's Foundation of Arkansas.
Click here for more information. |
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Get Involved
Volunteer with the WFA
Designing Women Volunteer Opportunities Many roles need to be filled including: Guest Check-in & Cashiers, Paparazzi & Photographers, Silent Auction Volunteers and more! To sign-up as a Designing Women volunteer, click here. Office Volunteer OpportunitiesMany opportunities are avaialble for those interested in volunteering at the WFA office during normal business hours (Monday through Friday, 9:00 - 5:30), including filing, answering phones, and data entry. If you would like to volunteer for this role and have 1 hour or 40 hours, please click here. | |
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We hope that you have enjoyed this inaugural edition of the WFA's E-Newsletter and will consider forwarding it to a friend! Our work is only possible because of the support you give us through donations, volunteering and word-of-mouth.
Sincerely,
Lynnette Watts Amanda Potter Cole
Executive Director Director of Operations |
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WFA 2009 Board of Directors
OFFICERS Margaret L. Bogle, Ph. D. - President, Cynthia L. Conger, CPA, PA - First Vice President, Lena Moore -Second Vice President, Amy Pierce -Treasurer, Leila Alston -Secretary, Marla Johnson Norris -At-Large Representative, Karen Potts -At-Large Representative
DIRECTORS Tracy Alderson Fort, Susan Davis Allen, Ph.D., Katherine Baltz, M. D., First Lady Ginger Beebe, Jill Brown, Lisa Buehler, Sericia Cole, Heather Larkin Eason, Vivian Flowers, Dorothy Hall, Colette D. Honorable, Wanda G. Hoover, Angela Moody, Beverly Morrow, Margy Merkle Niel, Mary Beth Ringgold, Stephanie S. Streett, Debby Thetford Nye, Millie Ward, Joyce Wroten |
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THE MISSION OF THE WOMEN'S FOUNDATION OF ARKANSAS IS TO PROMOTE PHILANTRHOPY AMONG WOMEN AND TO HELP WOMEN AND GIRLS ACHIEVE THEIR FULL POTENTIAL.
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