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WE CAN
UPDATE
Volume 3; Issue 2
May 2012
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8th Annual
A Day of Words, Wit and Wisdom
Thursday, June 7th
Thank-you to our
SPONSORS:
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CapeView Property Services MorganStanley SmithBarney
Orleans Wine & Spirits+
The Chatham Squire
Tracy Volkswagen/Audi
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Asset Management Resources, LLC
Balletworks
Cape Air / Nantucket Airlines
Cleangreen
Dowling & O'Neil Insurance
Agency
Drake,Saunders & Diwinsky, LTD.
Sophie Markovich, DMD, PC
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Hyannis Honda
Salon 16 West
Sandpiper HR & Leadership
Solutions
Sativa
Media Sponsors
Cape Cod Broadcasting
Cape Cod Magazine
In-Kind Sponsors
Acorn Design Company
Cape Cod Photo and Video
Chatham Candy Manor
Curley Direct
Glick Brand Design
Montilio's Baking Company
Smudge Ink
Wequasset Resort
Wychmere Beach Club
Yellow Umbrella Books
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More info: www.wecancenter.org
Who's Who at WE CAN:
Board of Directors
Janet Weatherbe
President
Pamela Marsh
Vice President
Deborah Todd
Clerk
Daniel A.P. Schwenk
Treasurer
William Bystrom
Teri Cavanagh
Kim Clark
Sharon K. Hawkins
Susan Karchmer
Christina Kemprecos
Tina L. Maillet
Richard Sullivan
Sabrina Vaz
David Willard
Special Advisors
Donna Baldwin
Judith Cornwell
Mary Cotoia
Pamela Kukla
Anne D. LeClaire
Roberta Morrissey
Staff
Andrea Genser
Executive Director
Mary Jaynes
Program Director
Kara Kennedy Duff
Program & Administrative
Coordinator
Stephanie Boosahda
Data & Tech Coordinator;
newsletter editor / designer
Strategic Partners
Acorn Design Company
American Business
Women's Association
Cape Cod Chapter (ABWA)
Asset ManagementResources, LLC
BackOffice Associates
Balletworks
Bank of America
Bayside Realty Consultants
Beanstock Coffee Roasters
Beth Bishop, OrleansCape Air / Nantucket Airlines
Cape & Plymouth Business Magazine
Cape and Islands United Way
Cape Cod Broadcasting
Cape Cod Five Cents Savings Bank
Cape Cod Foundation
Cape Cod Magazine
Cape Cod Photo and Video
Cape Cod Sportswear
Chatham Candy Manor
Chatham Merchants Association
Chatham Squire
Chatham T's
Cleangreen
Curley Direct Mail
DePaola, Begg & Associates
Dowling and O'Neil Insurance Agency
Drake, Saunders and Diwinsky, Ltd.
Glick Brand Design
Eastern Bank
Epoch Senior Living of Brewster
Geek Girls
Hammerhead Creatives
Harwich Community Center
Horgan Associates Design / BuildHot Stove Saloon
Hyannis Honda
Inn of Treasured Memories, B&B
Latimer Chiropractic
League Club of Cape Cod
Lomenzo Properties
Marshside Restaurant
Massachusetts Bar Foundation
MorganStanley SmithBarney
Nauset Newcomers
Optimist Café, YarmouthPort
Orleans Wine & Spirits*
Puritan Cape Cod
Rockland Trust, Investment
Management Group
Rubin, Rudman, Chamberlain, &
Marsh; Cape Cod Office
Salon 16 West
Sandpiper HR and Leadership
Solutions
Sativa, Harwich Port
Serenity Massage
Sesuit Harbor House & Motel
She Art Network
Small Office Computer Support
Smudge Ink-TM
Soltice Day Spa
Sophie Markovich, DMD, PC
TD Bank
Town of Harwich
Tracy Volkswagen / Audi
Wayside Inn, Chatham
West Dennis Yacht Club Book Club
Where the Sidewalk Ends Bookstore,
Chatham
Yellow Umbrella Books
*Sustaining Sponsor
All images, and underlined items provide links to more information;
double click on the word, logo, or image for more info.
 | | Pilates Day WE CAN benefit at Joe's Place in Dennis go to YouTube for a video of the event. |
2012 Last Gasp
Some of Team WE CAN riders
 Thank-you to hosting a Last Gasp training
kick-off picnic
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Greetings! Friends of WE CAN,
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Liz Walker
WE CAN's Woman of the Ye
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As the Cape readies for its "season openers," WE CAN staff and volunteers are preparing for our 8th annual A Day of Words, Wit, and Wisdom to be held at Wychmere Beach Club on Thursday, June 7th. We'll be honoring the outstanding Liz Walker as our Woman of the Year, and - although the event hasn't taken place yet - the energy generated this year has been astounding.
Twenty-five companies have joined us as sponsors, donating a record-breaking $36,000; therefore, every dollar raised from ticket and raffle sales will go directly to WE CAN programs and services. The event also sold out in two weeks, setting a new record and catching us all by surprise. As we approach June 7th, we feel deep gratitude for the support and positive energy surrounding WE CAN.
Please read on about our spectacular business partners, terrific volunteers, comparative data (showing our growth and accomplishment), and numerous up-coming WE CAN programs and opportunities.
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Andi Genser, WE CAN's Executive Director, addressing the 7th annual
A Day of Words, Wit, and Wisdom
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And, look for another WE CAN Update very soon with even more exciting news.
Warmly,
Andi Genser
Executive Director
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Empowerment . . . 
. . . How WE CAN Helps
WE CAN's mission is to empower women to achieve lasting, positive change for themselves, their families, and, ultimately, the entire community. WE CAN's empowerment affects every person WE CAN touches and ripples out to reach others: program participants, volunteers, community members, for example:
A granddaughter from off-Cape . . .
. . . called in a panic. She visits her grandmother, who is in a Cape nursing home, on a regular basis. Since she is the closest living relative, the nursing home began to send her bills ... read more.
Ed Glick WE CAN's pro bono graphic designer shared. . .
. . . "I have seen first-hand the destruction and trepidation that even strong women go through when faced with change and transition. Read more.
A seasoned employee from the Upper Cape...
. . . came to us seeking support around employment. She had been laid off from a job she had held for several years in an industry that had shifted to technology, leaving her feeling like a dinosaur. WE CAN scheduled ... Read more.
Karen Townsend, a retired teacher and WE CAN . . .
. . . office volunteer - with over 250 hours clocked in so far this year - shared, "When I first started volunteering, I couldn't believe the need there is right here on Cape. I knew there was a lot of need for the services WE CAN offers, but . . .
We welcome eNotes sharing how WE CAN has shaped, changed, or otherwise influenced the life of anyone connected - in any way - to WE CAN. Please feel free to send your WE CAN Empowerment piece to Stephanie@wecancenter.org.
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| Announcing Two New Opportunities . . .
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Upcoming Event Highlights
- Women's Advocacy Day 2012 - June 13th, Wednesday, WE CAN will "car'n van" to the State House; read more. If interested, please call WE CAN at (508) 430-8111 or email us; be sure to mention if you can drive or will want a ride, and include your tee-shirt size. We'll contact you closer to the event; everyone is welcome - info from the Mass Commission on the Status of Women here.
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new WE CAN Wine available at OWS
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- Orleans Wine and Spirits Grand Wine Tasting - June 21st, Thursday at Wequassett Resort; a terrific evening in a beautiful location! Both of Orleans Wine and Spirits two new WE CAN Wines, a white and a red, will be available along with many wines specially selected from around the world. These wines will be served and tasted with delicious passed hors d'oeuvres and culinary creations prepared and presented by the award winning Chefs at the Wequassett Resort.
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Volunteer Appreciation: Sarah Robinson
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Sara Robinson, CFP, &
WE CAN Financial Empowerment
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For 15 years, Sarah Robinson has been working as an accountant, Certified Financial Planner, and Registered Investment Advisor. Her primary goal has been to help people learn to live financially manageable lives. She serves WE CAN as a Financial Empowerment Session volunteer.
She was introduced to our organization by a colleague and comments, "I cannot tell you how grateful I am for that chance meeting. It is so easy for me to talk about WE CAN, because it is an organization that gives people tools to improve their lives. I love working with women to understand where they are and to see what ... Read more.
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Data Details
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This year, WE CAN's programs have experienced tremendous growth - with the number of participants in many programs doubling, the actual number of programs expanding, and the demographic service-area becoming more comprehensive.
The number of volunteers - legal, office, financial, etc.- has also grown at an unprecedented rate.
If you're someone who believes that a picture is worth 1,000 words, this link is for you. WE CAN is growing enthusiastically into our Second Decade!
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A Company that Cares: Smudge Ink
 Smudge Ink, a nationally known company with roots in Orleans,has created several different gorgeous note cards (with holiday cards to come), from which WE CAN will receive 10% of the sales.
This unique business partnership means a great deal to WE CAN, and we thank Kate & Deb for their strong support. Cards will debut at our 8th annual A Day of Words, Wit,
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Kate Saliba and Deb Bastien
of Smudge Ink
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and Wisdom on June 7th.and can be purchased at Sativa (Harwich Port), Jules Besch (Wellfleet), Brewster Bookstore, Pink Polka Dot, (Falmouth), and Rainy Day (Vineyard Haven).
WE CAN's mission to empower and inspire Cape women to create positive change in their lives resonates with co-owner, Kate Saliba. "I founded Smudge Ink in Orleans in my mid-20's, and partnering with WE CAN is an opportunity to give back to a ... Read more.
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Short Takes
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Jim Penn, Andi Genser, & Liz Rabideau
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- Cape Cod Magazine and Puritan Cape Cod: thank-you for another fantastic Girls' Night Out and the quality exposure for WE CAN. The hundreds of people in attendance enjoyed themselves. As a result of the event, Puritan Cape Cod donated $1000 to WE CAN, and - in addition to the publicity and marketing of the event, Cape Cod Magazine donated $400 to WE CAN.. Thank-you Cape Cod Magazine, Puritan Cape Cod, and all those who attended.
- Many thank-yous to Joy George-Bryden and Joe's Place
 True Pilates for the well-attended Pilates Day Benefit they held for WE CAN. The event provided added outreach, new visibility, and a donation of $300. Thank-you to everyone who made this an exciting first event.
- A big WE CAN welcome to LaTanzi, Spaulding & Landreth, our first collaboration with a law firm. Their attorneys have joined the more than 40 pro bono attorneys that make our Legal programs (consults, workshops, and boot camps) possible. We are thrilled to have you all join our WE CAN family.
- Also, over the last few months, three more attorneys have joined our cadre of legal volunteers: Chantal Hayes, Barbara A. Murphy, and Melissa MacLeod. Welcome and a big thank you to all our pro bono attorneys.
- A big note of appreciation to Where the Sidewalk Ends bookstore and Joanne Doggart for choosing WE CAN to be their recipients of their World Book Night book, Little Bee by Chris Cleeve. Each PathMaker received her own brand new copy in celebration of this international event. Pictured receiving books from JoanneDoggart, Mary Jaynes, Program Director; Jerrica Gingras and Elaine Massey, members of the PathMakers Program.
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- The League Club of Cape Cod invited Andi Genser, WE C AN's Executive Director, to be their featured speaker for their April meeting. Andi shared updates about WE CAN and answered questions from the more than 25 women who attended the meeting. The League Club has been an important supporter of WE CAN over the years.
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some Upcoming Programs and Events
- Annual Meeting - Thursday, November 29, 2012; save the date, more info to come.
Ongoing programs - Financial Empowerment, Legal Consults, and Work Support - and their dates can be found here, on the left side-bar of our homepage. All of these programs require pre-registration and fill-up fast, so plan ahead when calling to register.
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Participate: Contact our office for program assistance and more information; be sure to share this information with other colleagues, friends, and organizations.
Volunteer: Become a mentor for other women;
assist us in the office; help with fund raising; share your talents and particular skills.
Donate: Support WE CAN with funds, goods or services.
 Click on these logos to see WE CAN slide shows & other photos, join our Facebook page, subscribe to our YouTube channel and get notified when new videos post - or just enjoy the views -and learn even more about How WE CAN Helps.
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WE CAN is dedicated to empowering Cape Cod women of all  ages to successfully navigate challenging life transitions such as divorce, career change, job loss, illness, or retirement. Whether the situation is acute or chronic, WE CAN helps - with information & referrals, mentoring, free legal services, training and workshops - empowering women to achieve lasting, positive change for themselves and their families, and ultimately for the entire community.
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