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Wo(men) of Worth Campaign Update
Since launching the
Wo(men) of Worth campaign in December, 37 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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GoodSearch&Shop
Consider using GoodSearch and GoodShop when shopping online. Just make sure to select the Women's Foundation of Arkansas as the beneficiary!
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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! (WFA especially needs women from NEAR interested in grant-making!)
Available for those interested in volunteering at the WFA office during business hours. Specific help requested for upcoming Girls of Promise conferences now through April!
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Get Involved
Add a woman's voice to local city Boards and Commissions. Contact your city's City Hall for local opportunities. In Little Rock, follow this link for vacancies and more information.
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Upcoming Events
Thu, Jan 27, 2011
6:00 - 7:30 PM
Little Rock Chamber
Thu, Feb 3, 2011
7:00 - 9:00
Riverdale 10, Little Rock
Sat, Feb 5, 2011
Arkansas Tech University
Russellville, AR
WFA Board Meeting
Mon, Feb 7
Sat, Feb 19, 2011
NorthWest Arkansas Community College
Bentonville, AR
Submission Deadline
Sun, Mar 1 (12:00 AM)
Sat, Mar 5, 2011
Harding University
Searcy, AR
WFA Board Meeting
Mon, Mar 7
Tue, Mar 8
Winners Announced
Fri, Apr 1
Sat, Apr 2, 2011
Arkansas State University
Jonesboro, AR
Designing Women
Thurs, Apr 28, 2011
6:00 to 9:00 PM
Junior League Building, Little Rock
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Sat, Apr 30, 2011
University of Arkansas at Little Rock
WFA Board Meeting
Mon, May 2
Memorial Day
WFA Holiday
Mon, May 30
Independence Day
WFA Holiday
Mon, Jul 4
WFA Board Meeting
Mon, Jul 11
Labor Day
WFA Holiday
Mon, Sep 5
WFA Board Meeting
Mon, Sep 12
Fri, Oct 21
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Statehouse Convention Center, Little Rock
Sat, Oct 22
Little Rock
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Greetings!
2011 for Women's Foundation is chock-full of empowerment for women and girls! In this edition of the e-Newsletter, we've done the legwork for you to compile quite a bit of interesting news and information - we hope you enjoy it!
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WFA is compiling our annual report for 2010, which will include a donor list. If you do NOT want to be mentioned in the publication, please e-mail us to let us know by January 31.
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Conversation Topic
 Hallie L. Shoffner, a second year graduate student at the University of Arkansas Clinton School of Public Service, will present a model provided byMinga Peru that utilizes a popular radio soap opera to change the perceptions and behavior of listeners.
Melanie Masino,documentary filmmaker, Evangeline Parker, host of Comcast Newsmakers, and Dr. Tracie L. Pasold, ACH Director of Psychological Services in the Adolescent Clinic, will discuss how this model can be applied to effect change in the behavior of and toward women and girls in Arkansas and, more widely, in the U.S. The evening will be moderated by Meg Matthews, Public Relations Director for the City of Little Rock. Matthew's extensive background in radio and television will add much to the discussion as she poses the questions to visiting panelists.
This program is free and open to the public. Men are welcome to attend!
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Half in Ten: Cutting Poverty in Half in 10 Years
 How much do you really know about poverty? How much does it cost to make ends meet in your community? How much does child poverty cost the American economy every year? How many people did unemployment insurance  keep out of poverty in 2010?
With 43.6 million Americans living in poverty and millions more struggling to make ends meet, it is more important than ever to
 educate the public on the problem of poverty, debunk stereotypes, and make the case for proven policy solutions that can increase economic opportunity for all Americans. Half in Ten has developed a fun, interactive quiz designed toraise awareness of the problem, fight false notions, and illustrate policy solutions that work. halfinten.org
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Generous and Wise Giving
It's important to give. Charitable giving is how we express our values. It's how we give back to our communities. It's how we change the world: by supporting those who are in need.
But it's also important to give wisely. After all, you don't have unlimited amounts of money to spend on charity. With thousands of charities to choose from, how can you know that your money is being used appropriately and will have the greatest impact?
The Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) has a new wise giving website, Change the World With a Giving-and Wise-Heart, designed to help donors think proactively about philanthropy and how they want to improve their communities through giving and volunteering. |
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IRA Holders Can Still Make 2010 Charitable Gifts
Note: The following discussion is provided for informational purposes only and is not intended to serve as legal or tax advice. For specific information about provisions of the Tax Relief, Unemployment Insurance Reauthorization, and Job Creation Act of 2010 affecting charitable contributions, consult your tax adviser or attorney.
Persons aged 70½ or older can again enjoy tax savings by making charitable gifts directly from their Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs), thanks to a provision of the Tax Relief, Unemployment Insurance Reauthorization, and Job Creation Act of 2010, which was signed into law December 17, 2010. The act also allows charitable distributions made from an IRA in January 2011 to be declared as 2010 gifts, should the IRA holder wish to do so. More information here.
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Another Way to Give Without Touching Your Purse
 A new YouTube channel that collects videos posted by nonprofit groups and sorts them by cause will donate a portion of the advertising revenue from views of the clips to the charities, according to the technology news site Mashable.
Organizations receive 60% of ad revenue generated by viewers clicking on their videos. While YouTube ad payoffs amount to pennies per view, they can add up quickly for popular videos that attract visitors. The new site will also post direct-donation links with all videos.
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Women's Voices for Change: Redefining Life After 40
An interesting website for our WFA's women over 40 readers, Women's Voices for Change (WVFC) recognizes the enormous energy and wisdom that prime-of-life women can contribute to the world.
The WVFC community of writers, commenters, and supporters has grown steadily, drawn by a distinctive mix of news, opinion, and reflection from an over-40 women's perspective, coupled with the authoritative medical information that is the site's leading component. womensvoicesforchange.org |
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Girls of Promise Alumna Highlight
 Marcie Dunham is currently a sophomore at Flippin High School and is considering her higher education opportunities. With the help of her school counselor, she attended Girls of Promise at UALR in 2009.
 Did attending Girls of Promise have an effect on Marcie's life? She though so: "I found the experience to be a blast. At the time I already had in mind what I wanted to do, but I did learn many things I never knew before. I'd have to say it's affected my life by making me a more confident young lady who is not afraid to be herself and do what she wants to do. I'd say if any girl gets this oppertunity they should really consider going. Girls of Promise - it is a great way to show girls that they can do anything."
2011 Girls of Promise conferences run from February through April (look at the left-column in "Upcoming Events"). Registration for girls and volunteers is online. Conferences are free to all participants thanks to donors and sponsors like Molex Incorporated! For more information, visit womensfoundationarkansas.org/GirlsofPromise.
 Pilot alumnae track: WFA is piloting an alumnae track at the Girls of Promise - UALR conference on Saturday, April 30 for program alumnae who, like Marcie, attended the 2009 UALR conference. The track will focus on the how-to's involved in college applications. For more information and to sign up for this pilot alumnae track, e-mail apotter@womensfoundationarkansas.org. |
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InvenTeam Initiative
 Here's a real "Girls of Promise" opportunity! The InvenTeam initiative, created by the Lemelson-MIT Program, offers an unparalleled opportunity for high school students to cultivate their creativity and experience invention.
InvenTeams are teams of high school students, teachers, and mentors that receive grants up to $10,000 each to invent technological solutions to real-world problems. Each InvenTeam chooses its own problem to solve.
Applications for the 2011-2012 InvenTeams are being accepted. Early feedback deadline: March 18. Average grant award is $10,000.
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L'Oreal Women in Science Forum
The world needs science... Science needs women.
And for our women scientists, Agora, created by L'Oreal, is the platform dedicated to exchange and sharing among members of the 'For Women in Science' community. Agora is a meeting place for its members - award laureates, fellowship winners, academics, students and researchers - where they can talk about current advances in scientific research, the place and the role of women in science, their education, national and international careers, and the global development of the L'Oreal-UNESCO For Women in Science program. This blog is open to everyone interested in the subject of women in the sciences, everyone who believes that the world needs science and that science needs women.
lorealusa.com (click on "For Women in Science" then "Agora Forum")
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Supporting Women: Women Can Run
The Women Run Arkansas Running/Walking Club (WRA) is a Road Runners Club of America club and is dedicated to promoting healthy living among women through running and walking activities.
WRA's 14th annual free "Women Can Run" running & walking training clinics will start in 38 Arkansas towns/cities in late February. Clinics meet for 1 hour twice a week and last for 10 weeks. Participants work together in beginner, intermediate and advanced groups to prepare for a 5K (3.1 miles) graduation event!
All Clinic Directors and Leaders volunteer their time for the 10 week training period. To register for a Women Can Run clinic, volunteer, or learn about WRA visit womenrunarkansas.net. |
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New Resources Posted on WFA Website
The Resources section of WFA's website continues to grow. Recently, we added three reports on the Statistics page:
If you know of other articles and reports reflecting the current state of women & girls, please e-mail a link.
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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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