9th Annual San Diego County Women's Hall of Fame 

Who are the women that have dedicated their lives to making a difference within the San Diego community?  Who are the women who have quietly and selflessly made efforts to empower other women in our community?
 
Five women whose life work has made a significant and positive impact on the San Diego community will be selected for induction into the 9th Annual San Diego Women's Hall of Fame on March 27th, 2010 at UCSD Price Center Ballroom.  March is Women's History Month.
 
The call for nominations for 2010 will close on October 31st. One woman in each of five categories will be chosen from those nominated by the community.  Those to be inducted into the Women's Hall of Fame will be selected by members of the four Hall of Fame hosting partners.  These include The Women's History Museum, the San Diego County Commission on the Status of Women, the UCSD Women's Center and the Department of Women's Studies at SDSU.
 
The Categories for Nomination are as follows:
 
1) TRAILBLAZER - A woman who paved the way for other women or was first in her field.
 
2) EMPOWERER OF WOMEN - A Woman who has significantly inspired the people of San Diego County and improved their lives.
 
3) ACTIVIST / CREATOR OF STRUCTURAL CHANGE- An activist, leader or professional who has created structural change and shifted our way of thinking and doing. She is a courageous woman from any profession or community whose efforts resulted in improving women's lives or status.
 
4) BRIDGE BUILDER OF MULTI-CULTURAL UNDERSTANDING- A multi-cultural competent who is integrally involved in building bridges, coalitions or understanding
within the communities of San Diego County. A multi-cultural individual is defined and knowledgeable of and sensitive of diversity, multiculturalism and social justice.
 
5) HISTORIAN / CULTURAL GUARDIAN - A woman who has kept her culture and history alive within her community. She may act as a mentor, counselor, grandmother, godmother, or other significant role.
 
Those chosen will represent and reflect the diversity and geographical areas of our community.  In common, they have all selflessly and courageously contributed greatly to the San Diego community and the world at large.  Their lifetime work and achievements have improved the lives of women and citizens of San Diego County. Their accomplishments left lasting impact on others and our community.  They are the unsung heroes of our time whose stories can be inspiring to all of us.
 
This group of 5 Inductees will join 42 other women already inducted into the Women's Hall of Fame every year since 2002.
 
The 9th Annual Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony will take place on the UCSD Campus on March 27th, 2010 at the culmination of Women's History Month.
 
Nomination forms are available on line at www.WomensHallofFame.org or at the Women's History Museum located at 2323 Broadway, Suite 107, San Diego, CA, 92102, by phone at 619 233-7963 or by email at info@WomensHallofFame.org
 
Nominations close on October 31st, 2009. 

 

Leslie R. Walker, MD, Associate Professor, Division Chief, Adolescent Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, University of Washington School of Medicine and Seattle Children's Hospital

Friday, January 8 & Saturday, January 9, 2010
The Symposium begins at 8 a.m. and ends at 3:30 p.m. on both days.
University of San Diego, Joan B. Kroc Institute for Peace and Justice
For online registration and event information, please visit:
www.sandiego.edu/nonprofit/symposium

To view the Institute brochure with registration information and a detailed agenda plus keynote speakers, please click here.

The 6th Annual USD Nonprofit Governance Symposium is comprised of two interconnected yet independent days featuring a combination of large group conversations and seminars along with a comprehensive resource manual and exposure to business resources. Board members and key staff from nonprofit organizations are encouraged to attend. Participants may attend one or both days. This unique event aims to inspire and educate boards of directors of nonprofit organizations to their purpose, function, role and history in leadership. Space is limited. Register early to reserve a place at the table.

This year we will be presenting the 4th Annual Kaleidoscope Award for Exceptional Governance. Nominations are being accepted until October 30th. Click here for application information. Nominate your organization today!

For more information about the 2010 Symposium, please contact:
Laura B. Stein
Assistant Director, Institute for Nonprofit Education and Research
(619) 260-7442 or lbstein@sandiego.edu
www.sandiego.edu/nonprofit/symposium

Urban League Diversity Summit

 

The Urban League of San Diego County invites you to participate in our Third Annual Diversity Summit & Equal Opportunity Day Awards Luncheon, Thursday, October 29th from 8 AM to 5 PM at the US Grant Hotel, in downtown San Diego.
 
This year's theme is the "Power of Inclusion" and features an opening keynote by Michael Hyter, President/CEO of Novations, five panels and a Leader's Roundtable with over 30 speakers covering such topics as: Race & Ethnicity, Education, Healthcare, Generations and the Power of Inclusion in the workplace. Connect with over 30 corporations at the exhibitors booths and learn how to optimize your business through inclusionary diversity best-practices.

This full-day event is only $259 which includes the EOD Awards Luncheon ($150)featuring a keynote address by Constance Carroll, Ph.D., Chancellor, San Diego Community College District.
Space is limited, to reserve your seating register online at www.DiversitySummit.info. For more information, call 619-266-6247.

The San Diego Foundation's Board of Governors and Civil Society Working Group invite you to the fifth convening on

"The Challenges and Opportunities of Imagining
the Future of the Greater San Diego Region (5)"

Monday, October 26, 2009
at the University of San Diego
Joan B. Kroc Theatre
5998 Alcala Park/ San Diego, CA 92110
1:30pm - Doors Open   2:00pm-4:00pm Program
Space is limited.  RSVP by 10/21/09 to regionalvision@sdfoundation.org 

 

 

November 9th, 2009, 1:00pm-4:30pm 
Weingart Library-City Heights
3795 Fairmount Ave., San Diego, CA 92105 
 
Please join Mike Eichler, Distinguished Lecturer in the School of Social Work at San Diego State University, Executive Director of the Consensus Organizing Center and creator of the Consensus Organizing  Model in an afternoon of learning how the model can be utilized in:
 
� Understanding and identifying the self-interest of your funders
� Discovering funding opportunities through public, private, and individual sectors
� Forming partnerships to help create financial  stability
 Space is limited! 
To register please contact:
 
Jennifer Martinez 619.594.3870 or Email: jenmartinez@projects.sdsu.edu 

           
Please Register with $25 Before November 6th
Student Price $15 | CEU's available for additional $20

 

Snacks and refreshments will be provided. 

Space is limited to the first 25 guests who RSVP.    

A donation of $15.00 is requested.