Women's Giving Circle of Howard County eNews
A monthly overview of WGC news and information
February 2009 |
| Dear WGC Donors & Friends, |
The WGC's Response Network was created to respond to the desire by many women in our community to directly help women in need and we are proud of the role that the network has played through the years. 
Since 2003, our network of donors have given over $20,000 to assist over 30 women and their families in our community.
Even despite the challenging economy, women in our county continue to unite to help others. This testimony to the power of women giving collectively comes from a local donor who gave through the Response Network's most recent appeal:
"Thank you for this opportunity to help another woman in our community. Your response network e-mails are just amazing. You can't change the whole world, but you can change a little piece of it right in your own backyard."The success of the WGC's Response Network is spreading not only throughout our local community but also to other women's circles and funds throughout the county. We recently received this comment from the Vice Chairwoman of the Women's Fund of Winston-Salem: "I am a member of the Board of Directors of The Women's Fund of Winston-Salem. I'm on your email list and receive e-communication from you. I am always amazed when you send out these emergency requests at how quickly you are able to generate the dollars needed. HOW DO YOU DO IT? What can we learn from you all about the success of your Response Network and how we might consider it for our Fund?"Time and time again, the WGC's Response Network is able to communicate the needs of local women and girls to donors and friends of the WGC and successfully generate the funds needed to solve an urgent need. Thank you for your continued compassion and generosity! | |
Please Join Us!
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WGC's 2009 Annual Meeting & Social
March 18, 4:30-6:30 p.m.
Rouse Company Foundation Student Services Building, Howard Community College
Speaker: Rosalind Wiseman, author of New York Times bestseller Queen Bees & Wannabes: Helping Your Daughter Survive Cliques, Gossip, Boyfriends & Other Realities of Adolescence.
WGC's Journey 2009: Summer Camp for Middle and High School Girls
The WGC is now accepting applications for its residential summer camp,
Journey 2009. The camp will include 40 girls entering 8th -12th grade
in the fall of 2009. Applications are due March 14, 2009.
Please Check out the WGC's Calendar to view all upcoming events.
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Women of Tomorrow Awards
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The Maryland Commission for Women recognizes tomorrow's leaders through The "Women of Tomorrow Awards". The program honors girls who are outstanding students and members of their communities and who have a strong vision for the future. Applications are currently being accepted for young women in grades 7-12.
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International Women's Day
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"A Powerful Noise"
March 5, 7:30pm, Local movie theaters including Columbia Mall and Snowden Square
In
celebration of International Women's Day 2009, over 120,000 people will
gather in 450 theaters across the country to view this acclaimed
documentary following three extraordinary women. The film will be
followed by a town hall discussion broadcast live from New York. The
panel will include renowned activists and experts and will discuss the
empowerment of women around the world to fight global poverty. This event is sposored by CARE and tickets are currently on sale at www.apowerfulnoise.org.
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DVC in Need of Donations
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| The Domestic Violence Center needs
your donations. The center often receives walk-ins who are in need of a
change of clothes. Men's and women's sweatpants of all sizes can be
dropped off at Grassroots, 6700 Freetown Road, Columbia.
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Women's Voices of Inspiration
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Women are the real architects of society.
-Harriet Beecher Stowe (abolitionist and novelist, 1811-1896)
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STEM Careers Expo for Girls
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 The Women's Giving Circle presents STEM Careers Expo for Girls.
Offered with support from The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics
Laboratory and Maryland Space Business Roundtable, this event offers a
free introduction to careers in science, technology, engineering and
math (STEM) for middle and high school girls.
Girls will have the
opportunity to speak with professional women in careers ranging from
Aerospace to Geology. The event will be held at the Kossiakoff Center
at APL on March 1, 3-5pm.
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| WGC Donor Profile: Susan Rosenbaum, Leadership Committee Chair |
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Susan is the Director of the Howard County Department of  Citizen Services and has with the county government for 31 years. She served as Executive Secretary to the Howard County Commission for Women from 1991-June 2007. Susan has a BA from University of Maryland and a Master's from Antioch University; she is also a 1994 graduate of Leadership Howard County. She was one of Maryland's Top 100 women in 2004 and 2002 and was named to the Circle of Excellence in 2006.
Why is Susan involved in the WGC? "The Women's Giving Circle not only promotes philanthropy amoung women, but can bring a big difference in the community through its grant process and its reponse network. My participation in the WGC's Advisory Board gives me the opportunity to blend together my professional and volunteer life."
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How Can I Get Involved in the WGC?
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Here's a few ways to engage in the learning and giving of the WGC:
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Women's History Month Events
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Check out some of these exciting local events in celebration of Women's History Month!
"Standing on My Sister's Shoulders"
March 3, 7 - 8:30pm, Miller Branch Library
The WGC and the Howard County Library present this powerful documentary about the Civil Rights movement from the point of view of women in Mississippi. Refreshments and discussion will follow the film.
"A Literary Gathering of Women"
March 26, 7:30pm, Smith Theatre at Howard Community College
In celebration of women writers, HoCoPoLitSo and Howard Comminity College will present "A Literary Gathering of Women." The event will feature readings from three female novelists and a living room conversation moderated by Dr. Helen Mitchell of HCC's Women's Studies Department.
Women's Art: Women's Vision
March 8 - April 5, reception March 10, 5-7pm, World Trade Center, Baltimore
This art exhibition highlights Maryland women artists during Women's History month and features art by the Girls Scouts of Central Maryland. Artwork sales will benefit the Maryland Women's Heritage Center.
2009 Howard County Women's Hall of Fame Celebration
March 12, 7:30pm, Rouse Company Foundation Student Services Building, Howard Community College
Every March, the Howard County Commission for Women recognizes the accomplishments of Howard County women and builds a local history of those women who have made significant contributions to Howard County, Maryland and the nation.
The Vagina Monologues
March 19, 12:30pm & 8pm, Howard Community College, Smith Theatre
Tickets for this 90 minute production can be purchased at the HCC Box Office, beginning March 3rd.
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Get Involved in Women's History Month
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 Celebrate National Women's History Month in your community by:
√ Asking your children's teacher what is planned for Women's History Month.
√ Planning a reception or luncheon to honor female leaders in your community.
√ Inviting a women from history to make a presentation about a specific area of women's history.
√ Hosting an all-female book or film group featuring a book or movie about an influential woman in history.
(Adapted from www.nwhp.org)
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