Women's Giving Circle of Howard County eNews
A monthly overview of WGC news and information
March 2009 |
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WGC 2009 Annual Meeting & Social - Powerful!
March 18, 2009 - Thank you to all who attended The Women's Giving Circle's 2009 Annual Meeting & Social on March 18. It was a truly amazing and inspiring event that had over 160 women gathered at Howard Community College to hear about the contributions the Women's Giving Circle made in 2009, and a fascinating talk by Keynote Speaker, Rosalind Wiseman.
Rosalind led a dynamic discussion around her book, Queen Bees & Wannabes: Helping Your Daughter Survive Cliques, Gossip, Boyfriends & Other Realities of Adolescence. Her book sold out at the event!
Here is a sampling of the enthusiastic feedback we have received thus far:
- "The Women's Giving Circle is on course to be a local force in changing the lives of girls in the 'self actualization' category."
- "I want to get more involved!"
- "It was easily the best speaker event that I have been to in a while.
- What an incredible group of women - I'm proud to be a member. We can be the ones to combat the message of the media and make a difference for the girls in our community.
- There is nothing better than women and girls helping other women and girls in this tough economy.
We hope you will take a look at some of the materials distributed at the Annual Meeting: Annual Meeting Program, 2008 Annual Report, and WGC's "Highlights" Publication.
You could feel the energy in the room! It was powerful to witness women uniting to share their voices and ideas with each other and for the benefit of women and girls in our community. Let's carry this energy into the future and continue the WGC's work in making a real local impact! |
WGC's Journey 2009: Summer Camp for Middle & High School Girls
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 WGC is now accepting applications for its residential summer camp Journey 2009. Journey program components will include:
- Workshops
on empowerment and motivation, communication skills, decision making,
group dynamics, self-awareness, goal setting, and conflict resolution
- Small and large group projects for delegates to apply and get feedback on their leadership and interpersonal skills
- One-on-one
interactions between staff and delegates to address specific areas of
growth for individual delegates and identify an action plan for
post-site implementation
- Recreational activities such as swimming and athletics and team building games and activities, including a Confidence Course
Comments from Journey delegates:
- I feel I learned to make good
decisions and to be strong.
- I have learned how to identify
and control pressure better. I have learned about important women in
history, how diversity has helped and challenged us.
- Best camp ever! I would describe Journey as an experience to learn who you are and an
experience to meet new people and just be yourself.
Journey runs from Sunday, June 21 - Sunday, June 27, at Washington College in Chestertown, MD. Applications can be downloaded from www.womensgivingcircle.org.
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 The
Girl Power: STEM Career Expo for Girls - Success!
March 1, 2009 - The
Women's Giving Circle of Howard County, with support from The Johns Hopkins
University Applied Physics Laboratory and Math Engineering Science Achievement
(MESA), held a free introduction to careers in science, technology, engineering
and math (STEM) for middle and high school girls on March 1. Attendees were offered
opportunities to meet and talk with professional women in their fields of
interest, participate in hands-on STEM activities and visit displays on careers
in aerospace, computer science, electrical engineering, geology, information
technology, science education, space mission engineering and more. The Maryland
Space Business Roundtable was a sponsor of the event.
Thank you
to the 600 attendees, our partners, sponsor and countless volunteers!
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Standing
On My Sisters' Shoulders - Moving!
March 3, 2009 - In honor
of Women's History Month, the Women's Giving Circle and the Howard County
Library presented Standing On My Sisters' Shoulders on March 3. This was a
powerful documentary about the Civil Rights movement in the 1950's and 60's from
the point of view of the courageous women who fought for change in Mississippi
and altered the course of American history forever. The hour long film was
followed by refreshments and discussion.
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Please Join Us!
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Mean Girls: Queen Bees, Gamma Girls and Surviving the Female Hierarchy
Mother and daughters discuss the social and peer pressures on girls 11-15. Workshops led by Deborah West of the Howard County Public School System. No fee, conducted at Howard County branch libraries March 31, April 1, 22 and 30, reservations required.
Please Check out the WGC's Calendar to view all upcoming events.
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In the News
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| This month President Obama signed an Executive Order to create the White House Council on Women and Girls! The mission of the Council will be to provide a coordinated federal response to the challenges confronted by women and girls and to ensure that all Cabinet and Cabinet-level agencies consider how their policies and programs impact women and families. |
Local Events
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Maryland Women's Hertiage Center Women's History Tour of Annapolis: Women Making History Together
March 27, 9:30am - 4:30pm, Annapolis City Hall
The women's history trolley tour of Annapolis will explore the innovative and exciting women of Maryland's past and women making history together today.
Leadership Howard County presents Big Event with Cokie Roberts
April 2, 11am, Turf Valley Resort
Leadership Howard County invites Cokie Roberts, long-time ABC Congressional Correspondent and leading political pundit to provide her keen insight on the issues of the day.
The 2009 Women's Summit: Achieving Gender Equity for Women and Girls in Education
April 3 - 4, Washington, DC
The National Education Association presents the 2009 Women's Summit. Guest speakers, Dr. Cirecie A. West-Olatunji and Nan Steirn, Ed. D., will discuss the status of underserved groups in education. For information call 202-822-7727.
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WGC eNews Sponsors |
SPONSORS
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Women's Voices of Inspiration
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"Don't
compromise yourself. You are all you've
got."
- Janis Joplin
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WGC Donor Profile: Kim Flyr, WGC Advisory Board Member, Emergency Response Network Coordinator
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 Kim Flyr is currently working as a school counselor for The Howard County Public School System. Previously, Kim worked as a teacher and team leader for the same system and as a consultant to Anne Arundel Community College's Family Outreach Network. She has also served on The Howard County Commission for Women. Kim is the proud parent of three children ages 15, 13, and 5. Kim is a certified yoga teacher and also enjoys writing; her essays on family issues have been published in several local and national publications. Other areas of special interest are work/family balance, adoption, and wellness.
Why is Kim involved in the WGC?
"I am so inspired by the women I get to know through the Women's Giving Circle. Whether its the donors to the Response Network or the women I've gotten to know through serving on the board, I am always inspired by the commitment, caring and generosity of the women in my community. The WGC provides a great vehicle for us to unite our efforts and really make a difference." |
Become a WGC Sponsor
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Sponsor a WGC event to support a great cause and get connected to women in our community. Sponsorship opportunities include: - The WGC Annual Meeting and Annual report
- WGC educational programs
- WGC's Circle Team for the Columbia Iron Girl Triathlon
- WGC Thanksgiving Dinner for Healthy Families
- WGC Website, www.womensgivingcircle.org
- WGC eNewsletter
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Thank You - 2009 WGC Annual Meeting Sponsors!
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We extend a special thanks to our Annual Meeting sponsors! We appreciate your generous support!
 "    BGM Builders Bach and Bob Jeffrey Lakeside Title Company Susan Rosenbaum Robin and David Steele |
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