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e-Newsletter
| November 2010 |
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Wo(men) of Worth Campaign Update
Since launching the
Wo(men) of Worth campaign in December, 36 amazing women (& men) have answered the call.
Help us get closer to our goal of 200 by pledging $2,000 or more to the campaign today!
Wo(men) of Worth gifts can be paid in one donation or can be paid over a time period of your choice. |
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Vision|360°
When you include WFA in your estate plans, you become a member of Vision|360°. If you have already included a gift to WFA through your will or estate plan or would like more information, contact the WFA office. |
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Women|360°
By making a recurring gift of $10 or more a month, you become a member of Women|360°. Recurring gifts ensure a steady provision of programming through WFA. |
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Get Involved
Add a woman's voice to Little Rock's Boards and Commissions. Follow this link for vacancies and more information. |
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GoodSearch&Shop
Consider using GoodSearch and GoodShop this year when doing your holiday shopping. Just make sure to select the Women's Foundation of Arkansas as the benefitiary! |
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Volunteer
WFA is expanding our staff through volunteerism!
Local Girls of Promise and Grant-making committees are working around the state!
Avaialble for those interested in volunteering at the WFA office during business hours. |
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Upcoming Events
Nov 25 - 26
WFA Holiday - Office Closed
Christmas Eve & Christmas Dec 23 - 24 (Observed) WFA Holiday - Office Closed New Years Day Dec 31 (Observed) WFA Holiday - Office Closed
Sat, Feb 5, 2011 Arkansas Tech University Russellville, AR
Sat, Feb 19, 2011
NorthWest Arkansas Community College
Bentonville, AR
Sat, Mar 5, 2011 Harding University Searcy, AR
Sat, Mar 12, 2011 South Arkansas Community College El Dorado, AR
Girls of Promise - ASU
Sat, Apr 2, 2011 Arkansas State University Jonesboro, AR
Designing Women
Thurs, Apr 28, 2011
More information to come! Sat, Apr 30, 2011 University of Arkansas at Little Rock |
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Stay In Touch
Join WFA's social network!
 
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Greetings!
It's almost Thanksgiving and, again, we are truly thankful for the gifts of time, talent and treasure that you continue to bestow upon the Women's Foundation of Arkansas. WFA is an organization that continues to serve a larger number of women and girls across Arkansas each year because of you!
This year, the number of women and girls that we are serving is increased through grant-making and Girls of Promise. We look forward to providing updates on the three deserving grant recipients and the six Girls of Promise confernces in the coming months. We hope you enjoy this month's e-newsletter. |
In observance of the Thanksgiving holiday, the WFA office will be closed on Thursday, November 25th and Friday, November 26th. The office will reopen at 9:00 AM on Monday, November 29. |
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Women Take Philanthropic Lead
On November 11, Financial-Planning.com posted an article Women Take the Phanthropic Lead dicussing a recently published study by the Women's Philanthropy Institute at the Center on Philanthopy at Indiana University. The study, Women Give 2010, "revealed that women at almost all income levels are more likely to give to charity than men and give more money on average than men."Click here to read the article and here to find the study. |
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Women Moving Millions
 Jennifer Buffett, daughter-in-law of Warren Buffett and president and co-chair of the NoVo Foundation, spoke at the Clinton School of Public Service on November 4th on the importance of recognizing the value of women. (Full recording here.)When asked about her support of the Women  Moving Millions campaign, Jennifer responded that "a sizeable group of women are waking up to the fact that we have the voice, power and money to bring to the table. Money gets us credibility and in  the game, but I'm really interested in the possibilities that come next when all these powerful women come to gether."The goal for Women's Funding Network's Women Moving Millions campaign is to raise gifts of $1 million or more from individuals or groups of donors in support of women's funds - and women's rights - around the world. The campaign is currently in a second phase after launching in 2007.
The first phase of the campaign was astonishing in terms of success. Shattering its goal of raising $150 million by May 2009, the campaign has raised over $181 million from 102 donors - and counting! A partnership between visionary donors and Women's Funding Network, Women Moving Millions is groundbreaking in that it has made seismic changes to the landscape of the women's rights movement. (Read more.) |
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Interested in Science or Engineering?
More and more resouces are popping up with the purpose of enhancing our youth's interest in STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) fields.  TryScience.org is a "gateway to experience the excitement of contemporary science and technology through on and offline interactivity with science and technology centers worldwide." Students are drawn to the bouncing and bold design of the website and led to try fun science experiments. There are also sections for parents, teachers, scientists and engineers to become involved.TryEngineering.org is "portal about engineering and engineering careers to help young people understand better what engineering means, and how an engineering career can be made part of their future." The website is a resrouce for students, parents, teachers and school counselors.  TryNano.org is a "resource for anyone interested in learning about Nanoscience and nanotechnology." Nanoscience often refers to research that discovers and characterizes new behaviors and properties at the nanoscale. Nanotechnology describes how discoveries at the nanoscale are put to work, especially by controlling the behavior of matter and building useful devices. Examples of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology at work can be found in medicine, eletronics, robotics and energy production.Accreditation.org is "the ultimate resource for engineering, computing and technology accreditation." 
If you have an 8th grade girl (or know one) who is interested in any of these fields, consider bringing her to one of WFA's six Girls of Promise conferences held across the state this upcoming spring. 2011 conferences will be hosted at: - Arkanasas State University (Jonesboro) on Apr 2
- Arkansas Tech University (Russellville) on date Feb 5
- Harding University (Searcy) on Mar 5
- NorthWest Arkansas Communit College (Bentonville) on Feb 19
- South Arkansas Community College (El Dorado) on Mar 12
- University of Arkansas at Little Rock on Apr 30
Registration for students and volunteers as well as Frequently Asked Questions avaialble on WFA's website. |
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2011 Board of Directors
WFA is excited to welcome new board members Dr. Jo Alice Blondin (Van Buren), Kerri Daniels (Little Rock), Kathy Deck (Fayetteville) and Esther Silver-Parker (Rogers).
The slate of officers starting on January 1 will be:
Leila Alston (Little Rock), President
Debby Thetford Nye (Fayetteville), First Vice President
Amy Pierce (Little Rock), Second Vice President
Dorothy Hall (Sheridan), Secretary
Sue Tull (Little Rock), Treasurer
Cynthia L. Conger (Little Rock), At-large Representative
Trudy Redus (Pine Bluff), At-large Representative
Fulfilling their board terms are Dr. Susan Davis Allen (Jonesboro), Dr. Katherine Baltz (Little Rock), Dr. Margaret L. Bogle (Little Rock), Sericia Cole (Little Rock), Mary Beth Ringgold (Little Rock) and Stephanie S. Streett (Little Rock). WFA is so appreciative of their service and is looking forward to their continued support in new roles. |
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Supporting Women: Center for Women In Transition
 The Center for Women in Transition Little Rock (CWITLR) was modeled after an organization of the same name in St. Louis, MO to help incarcerated and formerly incarcerated women successfuly transition back into society. They invision a society where formerly incarcerated women are transformed into agents of change who live in safe, caring communities; work to improve, enhance and protect the futures of their children; and turn the revolving doors of jail into permanent exits.
CWITLR offers programs and services that assist these women in leading lives of self-worth, self-reliance and self discipline. cwitlr.org |
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 Please remember that we want to involve you in the important work of the Women's Foundation wherever and whenever we can. Drop by and visit us, send an email, visit our website... let us hear from you! As we all know, a group of women with a single purpose can achieve ANYTHING! Together, we can ensure a better future for all the girls & women of Arkansas.
Sincerely,
Lynnette Watts
Executive Director Amanda Potter Cole Director of Operations |
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| Board of Directors |
OFFICERS Cynthia L. Conger, CPA, PA - President, Leila Alston - First Vice President, Debby Thetford Nye - Second Vice President, Amy Pierce - Treasurer, Dorothy Hall - Secretary, Karen Potts - At-Large Representative
DIRECTORS Tracy Alderson Fort, Susan Davis Allen, Ph.D., Katherine Baltz, M. D., Ginger Beebe, Margaret L. Bogle, Ph.D., Jill Brown, Sericia Cole, Lee Lee Doyle, Ph.D., Tonya Hass, Janetta Kearney, Heather Larkin, Beverly Morrow, Marla Johnson Norris, Janet Ply, Ph. D., Trudy Redus, Stephanie S. Streett, Sue Tull, Millie Ward
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THE MISSION OF THE WOMEN'S FOUNDATION OF ARKANSAS IS TO PROMOTE PHILANTHROPY AMONG WOMEN AND TO HELP WOMEN AND GIRLS ACHIEVE THEIR FULL POTENTIAL.
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