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Greetings!

Because March is Women's History month, we've decided to change up our storytelling and share the love of great women everywhere. Instead of offering one story of a woman creating change in Maine, we are highlighting one amazing woman (or girl) each day all month! Some are Mainers, some are global. Some are living, others are passed. There are scientists, activists, innovators and business leaders. There are musicians, actors and philanthropists. This list is primarily mine - though a few of you participated in shaping it. Given that there are so many women, and only 31 days, why not join me in this challenge. Post your own list of amazing women - women close to your heart (mothers, coworkers, daughters, sisters), and the women who inspire you from afar. Share your lists on our blog, on Facebook or with your friends. Share the love of great women everywhere.

Also, don't forget that there are a number of March opportunities to join the community in conversation. We're continuing the discussion of Women's Leadership in Lewiston, Bangor, Portland and the Midcoast. This month, the conversation is veering towards stepping into leadership roles, standing out in our way and sustaining our energy. Additionally, at the Spotlight on Philanthropy, we'll be digging into our notions of philanthropy and gearing up for our 2010 grantmaking.

 

It's a busy month, and we hope you'll join us.


Regards,
Eli
March Events
 

March 2: Lewiston Women's Leadership Series: Stepping Up, Standing Out and Staying In Leadership Roles

12:00 - 1:30 pm
YWCA, 130 East Avenue

Cost: Free and open to the public (brown bag lunch)

RSVP:thewomen@mainewomensfund.org or 207-774-5513

 

Join the Maine Women's Fund as Adilah Muhammad facilitates a discussion on how women are stepping up, standing out, and staying in leadership roles. More >>> 

 

 

March 3: Portland Women's Leadership Series: Stepping Up, Standing Out and Staying In Leadership Roles

12:00 - 1:30 pm
CIEE, 300 Fore Street

Cost: Free and open to the public (brown bag lunch)

RSVP:thewomen@mainewomensfund.org or 207-774-5513 

 

Join the Maine Women's Fund as Susan Baracco, President of Echelon Circles, facilitates a discussion of how women are stepping up, standing out, and staying in leadership roles. More >>>

 

 

March 4: Bangor Women's Leadership Series: Stepping Up, Standing Out and Staying In Leadership Roles

12:00 - 1:30 pm
Bangor Public Library, 145 Harlow Street

Cost:  Free and open to the public (brown bag lunch)

RSVP:thewomen@mainewomensfund.org or 207-774-5513

 

Join the Maine Women's Fund as Carol Colson, Vice President, Bangor Savings Bank, facilitates a discussion of how women are stepping up, standing out, and staying in leadership roles. More >>>

 

 

March 6: Spotlight on Philanthropy

9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Cram Alumni House at Bowdoin College (83 Federal Street)

Cost:  Free and open to the public

RSVP:thewomen@mainewomensfund.org or 207-774-5513

 

We will have an intentional conversation on one of the central tenets of the Maine Women's Fund: Philanthropy. More >>>

 

 

March 6: Girl's Grantmaking Initiative

1:00 - 5:00 pm
Cram Alumni House at Bowdoin College (83 Federal Street)

Cost:  Free and open to the public

RSVP:thewomen@mainewomensfund.org or 207-774-5513

 

The Maine Women's Fund and the National Girls Collaborative want YOU to help us give away grant money to help get more girls interested and active in science, technology, engineering, and math jobs and hobbies. More >>> 

 

 

March 8: International Women's Day Film: Rough Aunties

Doors open at 7:00 pm; film at 7:30 pm
Space Gallery (538 Congress Street)

Cost:  Free and open to the public

 

Celebrate International Women's Day today with this inspiring film.  Fearless, feisty and resolute, the Rough Aunties are a remarkable group of women unwavering in their stand to protect and care for the abused, neglected and forgotten children of Durban, South Africa. More >>>

 

 

March 9: Women's Leadership Series: Stepping Up, Standing Out and Staying In Leadership Roles

12:00 - 1:30 pm
Rockland Library, 80 Union Street

Cost: Free and open to the public (brown bag lunch)

RSVP:thewomen@mainewomensfund.org or 207-774-5513

 

Join the Maine Women's Fund as Mary Bumiller, Branch Manager, Bangor Savings Bank, facilitates a discussion on how women are stepping up, standing out, and staying in leadership roles. More >>>

 

 

March 18: Women Standing Together

11:45 am - 1:45 pm
Portland Harbor Hotel

Cost:  Free and open to the public

RSVP:thewomen@mainewomensfund.org or 207-774-5513

 

Women Standing Together (WST) is a growing network of creative, dynamic women in the pursuit of the opportunity to launch entrepreneurial women to new heights. If you are collaborative, entrepreneurial, creative, innovative, market savvy, and philanthropic, this group is for you! Join us to learn more about Christy Hemenway of Gold Star Honeybees and share your ideas for staffing her growing business! More >>>
 
 

Save the Date June 10 for the Maine Women's Fund Leadership Luncheon: Women's Leadership: Creating Opportunities in Maine

11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Holiday Inn by the Bay, Portland 
 

The Maine Women's Fund will host the first annual Leadership Luncheon, Women's Leadership: Creating Opportunities in Maine, at the Holiday Inn by the Bay in Portland on Thursday, June 10, 2010.  More >>>

Maine Women's Fund 2009-10 Grant Applications Available
 
The Maine Women's Fund 2009-2010 grant application application and grant parameters are available online. Applications are due on April 12, 2010. Grant proposals are up for public review by our community members. If you are interested in reviewing grants, please email us at thewomen@mainewomensfund.org or call at 774-5513.
 
Do you know a girl who rocks?
 

As a part of Hardy Girls' 3rd annual Girls Rock! Weekend, Hardy Girls Healthy Women will give out the second ever Girls Rock! Awards to 5 girls who are using their voices in bold and powerful ways to make Maine a better place for all girls to grow. Whether it's leading by example or organizing the school to campaign for social justice we want to honor girls who are making Maine a better place for other girls to live. To learn more about the award categories and to nominate a girl, print out a nomination form or fill it out online.

 
MeHAF 2010 Fund for the Future RFP
 
The Maine Health Access Foundation (MeHAF) is issuing a request for proposals (RFP) for projects that improve the health of Maine people. MeHAF's Fund for the Future will support projects that focus on the factors beyond the patient-provider interaction in the health care system to acknowledge and support the role of the community and broader environment in promoting health. More >>> 
 
 
Thank you for reading,
Eli, Kristin, Lauren and Jess
 
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