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On Leadership, Connection, and Howard's End:
Meet Jane Ratteree
By Candice Langston
Editor's Note: This is another in our series of stories related to WIF's Grants Committee work. As a former Grants Committee chair, Jane Ratteree is a member of the Grants Leadership Team, which provides guidance and counsel and oversight to on-going grants committee work.

Few members exemplify the passion and dedication WIF is known for more than Jane Ratteree. I had the pleasure of interviewing her recently about her decade-long involvement and the impact WIF has made on our community.

Q: You've had multiple leadership roles within WIF. What are some things you've learned?  Like anything else in life, the more you put into WIF, the more you get out of it.  Our members' ability to participate varies over time, and that's fine.  But if you have time to join a committee or serve on a Grants work team, membership is much more meaningful.  You will meet other involved and committed women who share your interests, and who will become your friends.

Q: For members who may be interested in a WIF committee or other leadership position, could you suggest how to get more involved?  Just jump in.  Once I joined WIF, I signed up for the arts work team of the Grants Committee, and I served on that for a few years, eventually becoming the work team leader.  I then chaired the Grants Committee and served on the Board of Directors for a few years.  But that is just one example of the many ways our members can get involved.  If you have time and energy to offer, WIF can put your talents to work!

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Get Ready to Get Out The Vote!
Mark your calendar: WIF grant ballots will arrive in your Inbox on Monday, April 4!

WIF's Grants Committee members have worked hard to narrow down the field of applicants to 10 finalists.  Read more about them HERE.

So, watch your Inbox on April 4, then be sure to vote. As is true for every election, your vote matters!  TOGETHER, WE DO!
UPCOMING EVENTS!
Member Retention Event
Sunday, April 3, 2016
4pm
Cycle South
401 North Tryon Street
Charlotte, NC 28202
Come ready for a high energy, fun 45-minute spin class with WIF friends, followed by refreshments at Rock Bottom Brewery.
Members Only
Register Now

Member Recruitment Event
Monday, April 11, 2016
5:30-7:30pm
Sponsored/Hosted by: MetLife
11225 North Community House Road
$10 for WIF members;
Free for all guests
Register Now

Lunch & Learn
Thursday, April 14, 2016
11:30-1:00pm
Foundation For The Carolinas
Crisis Assistance Ministry will lead the group through an exercise called "Smart Choices" to shed light on the limited choices given to people living in low income communities.
Lunch option available.
Register Now

Save the Date!
Annual Meeting
Wednesday, May 11, 2016
5:30pm
Foundation For The Carolinas
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