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Wo(men) of Worth Campaign Update
Since launching the
Wo(men) of Worth campaign in December, 41 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 has quite a few volunteer opportunities right now - and for you to think about in the future!
Office Volunteers Needed to assist at the WFA office Mon - Fri between 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM. Specific help requested in preparing for upcoming Girls of Promise conferences.
Join a Girls of Promise Committee to get started working on 2012 conferences.
Help the Conversations Committeeorganize inspiring and free discussions on timely topics.
Help WFA collect Girls of Promise alumnae data used to evaluate the Girls of Promise program this summer from June to August, Mon - Fri between 9:30 AM and 5:30 PM.
Volunteer at the Power of the Purse event on October 21. Limited roles available.
These roles and more available through volunteering with Women's Foundation of Arkansas. Click here to apply!
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Community Calendar
Events for Women & Girls in Arkansas
Arkansas Women Bloggers Unplugged A networking retreat and blogging conference Jun 10-12 hosted by Arkansas Women Bloggers and Ozark Natural Science Center in Huntsville.
The conference allows attendees to unplug for the weekend, network with other Arkansas women bloggers, pick up tips, develop new skills and gain inspiration.
Cost $199; limited scholarships available. For more information e-mail or call (479/633-7619).  Summer Science Discovery Program (SSDP)A non-profit science enrichment program for students 6-12 years old. Week One: Jun 13-17; week two: Jun 27-Jul 1; week three: Jul 11-15. Sessions from 8-4. Cost $50. For more information & to register, call Kim Blann-Anderson (501/626-9442).  Girls ROCK the Rock
Coming in September to Little Rock, the event will focus on all ages of girls, highlighting self-esteem, acceptance of others, educational & career opportunities, and much more - as well as feature a female Radio Disney Artist. Their Goal? EmpowHER local girls!
Strong female voluntEARs requested. Contact Lauren Eddins (e-mail or call 501/663-3300 x2). Events in the "Community Calendar" section are not WFA events, but events WFA has heard of that benefit women/girls in AR. Submit an event via email to go out in WFA's next e-Newsletter. |
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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
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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Stay In Touch
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Greetings!
This spring, WFA's committees have organized 5 Girls of Promise conferences, re-established our Designing Women event, hosted a Women's History Month Celebration and reviewed grant Letters of Interest. We've also been to Serve the Rock, the Association of Fundraising Professionals International Conference in Chicago and Women's Funding Network's 2011 Conference in Brooklyn.
As summer starts up, we're working on a report (look for it next month!) with numbers on the 2011 Girls of Promise season and will be reaching out to our Girls of Promise alumnae from 2010 to keep our Impact Assessment current. Our 2010 grantees have submitted their mid-year reports and our grants committees are gearing up to begin site visits June-Sept for the 2011 applicants.
We are thrilled to have so many dedicated and inspirational women and men contributing their time, talent and treasure to WFA. Please enjoy the information we've put together for this month's e-Newsletter! |
Small Purse. Big Impact.
 During last year's Power of the Purse luncheon, guests emptied their purses and pockets of change to contribute a total sum of $3,259.99 - a fantastic moment where small purses added up to make a BIG impact collectively!
This year, WFA is collecting "small purse" donations all year in its office to be added to the "Small Purse, Big Impact" collection at the Power of the Purse luncheon on Friday, October 21.
The 2011 Power of the Purse committee, chaired by Elizabeth Bintliff, is charging others to do the same - collect change* in your office between now and the luncheon on behalf of the Women's Foundation. Call the WFA office (501/244-9740) for more information.
2011 Power of the Purse Committee
Elizabeth Bintliff, Chair | Patti Stanley, Co-chair | Amy Pierce, Board Liaison | Nancy Leonhardt | Teresa Mason | Joy Matlock | Elizabeth Small
*Funds raised for Power of the Purse luncheon support WFA's grant-making program and Girls of Promise® initiative. |
WFA Grantee Highlight  Hungry to learn this summer? Did you know that there are 62 Certified Master Chefs in the US, and that only 13 are women?*
A "Summer Culinary Institute" funded by the Women's Foundation of Arkansas and hosted in Arkansas Tech University's state-of-the-art kitchen will encourage 50 young women (grades 9-12) to consider culinary career paths.
 Chef Tracy Griffith will be a guest speaker and host a hands-on learning experience for participants. Chef Griffith was the first female to graduate from the California Sushi Academy and one of the world's first female certified sushi chefs.
The week-long Institute will expose participants to all areas of the Hospitality industry including entrepreneurship, nutrition, culinary, job readiness and other areas that will assist in their decision of college majors.
Institute dates & times: June 6th - 10th from 8:00 until noon. Registration is FREE. For more information & to register, please contact Susan West at swest7@atu.edu or 479/200-6136.
*American Culinary Federation, December 2009 |
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In Her Opinion
In a commentary posted on Politico, Ms. Foundation for Women President and CEO, Anika Rahman, writes that Mother's Day is overshadowed by economic insecurity and hardship for many women across the nation -- and reminds us how critical it is to support advocacy on their behalf. Referencing new data released last week from a poll conducted by Lake Research Partners for the Ms. Foundation, Rahman notes:
 "Though the recession technically ended months ago, the bad times are far from over for growing numbers of women. If anything, they're getting worse...Without quick and effective government action, our nation is likely headed toward a full-blown "womencession" with potentially dire consequences for our long-term economic recovery."
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Thank you to Cynthia L. Conger for sharing this article from the Ms. Foundation for Women's newsletter.
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Aspire Arkansas
 Arkansas Community Foundation (ARCF) has seven Aspirations for Arkansas Communities and goals for the future of our state. In partnership with the Instititute for Economic Advancement at UALR, ARCF has compiled county-by-county data from a variety of state agencies and other sources to provide a snapshot of where our communities stand.
Arkansas Community Foundation: arcf.org
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The Pay Gap - Still An Issue
 Rosabeth Moss Kanter, Harvard Business School professor and regular blogger for HBR.org, explains why women's compensation and advancement to the highest ranks have failed to keep pace with their impressive inroads into the workforce.
Harvard Business Review: blogs.hbr.org
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The SMART Portal
 The Science and Mathematics Accessible Resource Tool, SMART Portal is an online database of selected lesson plans created in an effort to improve science and mathematics instruction in Arkansas secondary schools. Math and science teachers will find unique interactive lessons that will provide hands-on experience and generate enthusiasm in the classroom.
Access Arkansas Science: accessarkansasscience.org
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Role Models in Planetary Science
 Women in Planetary Science are doing amazing work essential to expanding our understanding of planets in our solar system and beyond. At the 2010 Lunar and Planetary Science Conference, women from Women in Planetary Science (blog) set a goal of conducting original interviews with 51 women in planetary science, one for each week of the year before the 2011 LPSC. Experts from and full interviews with all 51 women are now posted online.
Women in Planetary Science:
womeninplanetaryscience.wordpress.com
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Women's Voices
 TrustLaw Women promotes women's rights by providing a news source focused on current issues effecting women world-wide. Click to watch videos and learn what "women's rights" mean to Cherie Blair, Valerie Amos, Alyse Nelson, Rathi Ramanthan and more.
TrustLaw: trust.org |
Why We Have Too Few Women Leaaders
 Sheryl Sandberg, COO of Facebook, looks at why a smaller percentage of women than men reach the top of their professions and offers 3 powerful pieces of advice to women aiming for the C-suite.
TED Riveting talks by remarkable people, free to the world. ted.com
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Supporting Women: NWA Women's Shelter
 The Northwest Arkansas Women's Shelter (NWAWS) provides free emergency shelter, food, and clothing to victims of domestic violence and/or sexual assault. NWAWS provides a free 24-hour crisis phone line (800-775-9011) and services to clients. NWAWS also offers court advocacy, Spanish bilingual services, children's advocacy and programming, community education, support groups, counseling, and a volunteer program.
Domestic violence does not discriminate; therefore, NWAWS clients are from across all demographics in terms of age, race, socioeconomic status, and educational background. NWAWS assists any woman who meets the criteria for emergency intervention and assistance due to domestic violence or sexual assault.
Until May 1, 2009 NWAWS was known as the Benton County Women's Shelter. The shelter began as a task force of local concerned citizens in 1988, and the first shelter was acquired in 1989. Since then they've grown and been able to serve hundreds of people each year.
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WFA Website Updates: Resources
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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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