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Dear ,
You know that proverb: "March comes in like a lion?" I certainly woke up March 1 with a "GRRRR" in my belly and a lion at the foot of the bed. This is the agitator in me, and I've come to embrace it (and the accompanying impatience) like a core value. Lately, it's been rooted in themes of incremental change vs. transformation. I am agitated with the notion that incremental growth in women's participation and economic influence is satisfactory. On one hand, I appreciate that women are defining their success on their own terms. On the other hand, I am agitated that it's possible that transformational effects of women in leadership may never come to fruition.
Fortunately, March activities at the Maine Women's Fund offer a nice catharsis to my agitation. Grant proposals are due on March 25. Grants offer a glimpse into the massive efforts around the state to bring about transformation, and our grant review process offers everyone insight into this important work. Don't forget to let us know if you would like to help review grants. The Making Change Happen profile showcases Cathy Plourde of Add Verb Production whose creative voice moves social issues into the public discourse in a provocative way. On March 9th in Portland, we'll revisit the Women's Leadership Series: Doing Well by Being Well and examine the transformational capabilities of leadership. Finally, on March 17th, Masey Kaplan will present Close Buy Catalog at the Women Standing Together lunch, giving us insight into a new way to buy local.
I'm feeling calmer already. How about you?
Regards,
Eli
Hear more from Eli on our blog, E-Quality Matters.
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 Making Change Happen
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 Cathy Plourde, Add Verb Productions: Do-It-Yourself Change
Part of "Making Change Happen: Women Creating a Better Maine"
Written by Erika Blauch
The lone young woman has captured the attention of the teenagers who have come to watch her perform. They are rapt as she seamlessly transforms from Ellen, to Ellen's mother, to Cindy, Ellen's friend, to The Voice of Ellen's Eating Disorder. Each of the voices tells them in a distinct way about the pain of Ellen's struggle with anorexia. Near the end of the performance, Ellen looks out at the audience, which is clearly visible under the house lights. "What are you going to do?" she asks everyone. Full profile >>>
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Portland Women's Leadership Series: Doing Well by Being Well
|  March 9
12:00 - 1:30 p.m.
CIEE
Join us on March 9 at CIEE in Portland to explore how to use our leadership and power to enhance our own professional and personal well being, and that of the community. This brown bag lunch event is free and open to the public. RSVP online, via email or by phone at 774-5513. Thank you to our Women's Leadership Series sponsors! Ameriprise Financial CIEE Mainebiz Maine Magazine |
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Women Standing Together
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March 17
11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Portland Harbor Hotel
Join us to hear from entrepreneur Masey Kaplan, founder of Close Buy, a school fundraising catalog that carries products exclusively from local businesses, creating a profitable and sustainable relationship between schools, businesses and families. Masey would like our input on scaling a localized supply chain. During collaborative, roundtable sessions, you have the opportunity to provide creative, inspirational ideas that fuel strategic and calculated thinking that will lead to real change for Masey. This is a great opportunity to support the growth of this entrepreneur, and work side-by-side with women on a whole new level!
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Women Standing Together (WST) is a growing network of professional women helping to launch entrepreneurial women to new heights. If you are creative, market-savvy and philanthropic, this group is for you! WST is a membership group, but we welcome guests* to attend one event prior to becoming a member. WST membership fees are collectively invested in non-profits that focus their work on entrepreneurship - one of the Fund's four strategic grantmaking areas that will advance economic security for Maine women and girls. Your financial investment and time investment in the guest entrepreneur produce valuable results! RSVP online, via email or by phone 207-774-5513. *Guests are asked to pay $30 for your meal. Please pay online or send a check to the Maine Women's Fund: 565A Congress Street, Suite 306, Portland, ME 04101. Please include "Women Standing Together" and registrant name(s) on your check.
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Spring to Life Yoga
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March 20
9:00 - 11:00 a.m.
Maine Audubon's Gilsland Farm Sanctuary, Rte One, Falmouth
FEE: 100% tax-deductible contribution to the Maine Women's Fund. Sliding scale with a suggested contribution of $25-$100+
RSVP
Be joyful and generous to self and spirit with a morning of yoga!
Join Deb Cook, Certified Kripalu Yoga Teacher, Consultant, and Founder of Yoga in Maine for a relaxing and spirited morning of yoga. Invite the energy of spring renewal into your life by connecting to nature, movement and breath to detox and energize - all in celebration and to benefit the Maine Women's Fund. Designed for all levels of yoga student, including beginners, Spring to Life Yoga includes pranayama (yogic breathing) for energy and renewal; a gentle energizing yoga practice that you can take home; and relaxation and meditation. We'll end with time for tea. |
Mainebiz Women to Watch Leadership Forum Breakfast
| April 6
8:00 - 11:00 a.m.
Hilton Garden Inn, 5 Park Street, Freeport, ME
Fee: $25/ticket
Register here
Join Mainebiz, in partnership with the Maine Women's Fund, as we gather three former Women to Watch honorees to discuss leadership in the workplace. How do leadership styles affect bottom lines results? Panelists include Lisa Dickson, Principal Scientist, Kleinfelder | S E A Consultants; Kathie Leonard, President and CEO, Auburn Mfg., Inc.; and Nan Heald, Executive Director, Pine Tree Legal Assistance.
This breakfast event will create networking opportunities for Maine's business community and leading women, and offer thoughtful, edgy conversation about women and leadership. Carol Coultas, Mainebiz Editor and Elizabeth Stefanski, Executive Director of the Maine Women's Fund, will moderate the event.
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Save the Date: May 18, 2011
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We hope you will join us on May 18 as we dig into the hot topic of women's leadership, network and help to build our state's economic security through the work of the Fund.
Women's Creativity: Shaping the Future of Maine will explore women's leadership through the lens of creativity - how Maine's creative leaders are using their voice, vision and resources to effect change. Panelists Brenda Garrand, President and Strategic Director of Garrand, a nationally respected and award-winning marketing and communications agency, and Ingrid Bengis-Palei, National Book Award nominee, entrepreneur and the world's most famous fishmonger, will participate in a moderated conversation on the themes of leadership, philanthropy and women's roles in create economic security. Through a facilitated conversation at each table, all participants will be able to offer their voice and ideas to this important discussion.
For more information on sponsoring our 2011 Luncheon, see our Sponsor Levels and Benefits or contact Lauren Dietlin (207) 774-5513.
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Thank you for reading,
Eli, Hazel, Kristin and Lauren
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