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2018 Scholarship: First-Year
Application
The Abramson Scholarship First-Year Award application is now open. This scholarship is granted to a qualified District of Columbia high school senior admitted to a four-year accredited college.
To apply:
Download, complete and save it.
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018 Abramson Scholarship Application
Application deadline:
April 27, 2018
(Application must be received by the deadline.)
The application can be emailed or mailed.
TO learn more contact the
Abramson Foundation Organization or send an
email.
You may call 202-470-5425 for questions or additional information.
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2nd Annual
P.S. There is hope is focused on
Date: May 17, 2018
Time: 8:00am-10:30am
Location: University Park Church of Christ
6420 Adelphi Rd.
Hyattsville MD 2078
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Healthywomen
"Alla Nostra Salute!To Our Health,"
2018 Dinner Event, "Alla Nostra Salute!To Our Health,"
Date: June 13, 2018
Time: 6:00 pm
Location: The Embassy of Italy/Ambasciata d'Italia
3000 Whitehaven St NW
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GWWN Networking Events
Save the Dates:
Women Who Lunch
Date: June 21, 2018
Time:12:30 pm -2:00 pm
Location: Washington Court Hotel
525 New Jersey Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20001
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How to be Prepared
#Me Too and TimesUp Movements
Be Knowlegeable
Date: June 28, 2018
Watch for additional information
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Networking
Stay tune for exciting details!
Date: August 16, 2018
Time:6:30 pm -8:30 pm
Location: Washington Court Hotel
525 New Jersey Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20001
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The On Purpose Women Community
Connections Thru Conversation
Online Gathering
The events happen 4 times a
month.
There is a monthly theme and different discussion topic each week that ties into the theme.
Mark Your Calendar: Connection Thru Conversation Monthly Schedule
Days:
1st Wednesday
2nd Tuesday
3rd Friday
4th Monday
Time:
1 pm EST
10 am PT
6 pm GMT
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8th Annual Clothing Boutique Sale To Benefit
April 6th - 14th
Gently Used and New Women's Clothing
Many Designer Labels
Jewelry, Scarves, Handbags, Shoes, Etc.
Connecting women around the world to their gifts...their purpose...each other.
Ginny Roberston, LLC
When and Time:
Sales Starts April 6, 2018
2:00 pm -8:00 pm
April 7, 2018
12:00 pm-5:00 pm
April 9-13, 2018
3:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Everything is 50% off these 5 days.
April 14, 2018
10:00 am-3:00 pm
Everything is 75% off
Where:
Ginny and Don Robertson Home
517 Talbott Avenue
Lutherville, MD 21093
(1st house on right.)
Contact: 443-934-3523
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GWWN/NAFE
Internship and Volunteer Opportunities
Send an email of interest
Subject Line: Internship or Volunteer Interest
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Support the H.R. 19, Smithsonian Women's History Museum Act
The Smithsonian Women's History Museum Act, H.R. 19, is a proposed bill introduced by US Representatives Carolyn B. Maloney (NY-12) and Ed Royce (CA-39). The bill identifies the need for a National Women's History Museum.
This is a bipartisan effort to build a National museum to represent a diverse array of viewpoints and perspectives of women who shaped America. Currently, our nation's history often limits telling the stories of women's roles, contributions and impact.
In support of H.R. 19, please join Congresswoman Maloney in this endeavor.
Learn more
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Side Bar
Women's Facts to Know
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March: A few Highlights in US Women's History
Ar
ranged by the month date.
- March 1, 1978 - Women's History Week is first observed in Sonoma County, California
- March 3, 1913 - Women's Suffrage Parade in Washington, DC, where over 8,000 women gathered to demand a constitutional amendment guaranteeing the right to vote
- March 4, 1917 - Jeannette Rankin (R-MT) took her seat as the first female member of Congress
- March 4, 1933 - Frances Perkins becomes United States Secretary of Labor, the first female member of the United States Cabinet
- March 8 - International Women's Day, whose origins trace back to protests in the U.S. and Europe to honor and fight for the political rights for working women (Read more
- March 11, 1993 - Janet Reno is confirmed as the first woman U.S. Attorney General
- March 20, 1852 - Harriet Beecher Stowe's novel Uncle Tom's Cabin is published and becomes the best-selling book of the 19th century
- March 21, 1986 - Debi Thomas becomes first African American woman to win the World Figure Skating Championship
- March 31, 1888 - The National Council of Women of the U.S. is organized by Susan B. Anthony, Clara Barton, Julia Ward Howe, and Sojourner Truth, among others, the oldest non-sectarian women's organization in the U.S.
- March 31, 1776 - Abigail Adams writes to her husband John who is helping to frame the Declaration of Independence and cautions, "Remember the ladies..."
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March is National Women's History Month
National Women's History Project-March 2018 Theme and Honorees
The 2018 National Women's History Project theme is 'Nevertheless She Persisted: Honoring women who fight all forms of discrimination against women".
It is a platform to celebrate women who have shaped America's history and its future through their tireless commitment to ending discrimination against women and girls. The phrase,
"Nevertheless She Persisted",
was empowered in February 2017 when Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) was silenced. Learn more
The National Women's History Project web site also is a great resource for informational services, educational and promotional materials.
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GWWN's 2018 Honorees
GWWN's 2018 honorees are pioneers who have fought against all forms discrimination. Their lives have demonstrated through a powerful voice, persistence faith, and belief that permanent changes are possible to empower women. This is the 3rd year
GWWN has honored women.
This year's honorees are: US Representatives
Carolyn B. Maloney (NY-12) and Susan La Flesche Picotte, the first Native American medical physician.
These women's contributions are phenomenal. Although women have made progress, there is more to be done.
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Carolyn B. Maloney
US Representative Carolyn B. Maloney (NY-12), elected in 1992, is the first woman to represent this district. Her experience covers additional "first".
Here are a few:
- The first woman to represent New York City's 7th Councilmanic district.
- The first woman to give birth while in office.
- Representative Maloney served as Chair of the Joint Economic Committee in the 111th Congress, the first woman to do so, and as Ranking Member in the 114th. She currently serves as House Ranking Member.
- The first to offer a comprehensive package of legislation to make day care more available and affordable.
She served on the historic conference committee for the Dodd-Frank financial reforms, which established the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
She has introduced a bill to establish a National Women's History Museum. The Smithsonian Women's History Museum Act, H.R. 19, is a proposed bill introduced by US Representatives Carolyn B. Maloney (NY-12) and Ed Royce (CA-39). The bill identifies the need for a National Women's History Museum.
Congresswoman Maloney is a nationally-recognized advocate for women's and family issues. A few kudos from magazines in her bio are as follows:
"A tenacious, resilient legislator" --Time Magazine
"A tiger in the House on every dollar due New York"
--The Village Voice
"New York's Congressional delegation stands out for their moxie, kind of the way New Yorkers themselves often do. Among the brashest members is Rep. Carolyn B. Maloney, a Democrat of Manhattan" --The New York Times
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Just imagine a love one waiting a long time for medical treatment by a doctor who never showed up. That is what Susan La Flesche Picotte experienced when growing up as a Native American. Watching her family and others dying without treatment inspired her to persist to become the first Native American doctor. She exemplifies the National Women History Project theme. Susan fought against all forms of discrimination She opened a hospital on Nebraska reservation.
Susan promoted and encouraged the practice of proper hygiene. She was a spokesperson on behalf of the Native American population. She lobbied the government for better funding and management for Indians.
She provided valuable health care and resources to her Omaha Community.
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"I Persist!"
"I Persist." You are amazing! Believe it. You persisted in spite of the challenges, obstacles and struggles you've experienced. Even now, you might be persisting to reach goals. We often review others track success records but sometimes fail to reflect upon our own achievement stories. Acknowledge your limitations, but do not underestimate your talents, skills and your accomplishments. The "little" things can make the greater impact. Stick with what you can do. We all have different purposes. Sometimes, identical twins may not have the same path to travel.
The National Women's History Month is an excellent opportunity to identify, appreciate and reward your achievements. It will empower you to take the next steps toward tapping into new potentials. You persist automatically without realizing it. How do you persist
? GWWN shares ten ways: (1) vision, (2) goals, (3) action plans, (4) networking, (5) desire, (6) confidence, (7) faith, (8) failures [give you an ambition to press on],
(9) successes, and (10) actions.
Remember, persistence and faith are the most powerful steps in reaching any goals. Positive affirmations and quotes are other ways.
GWWN shares eight favorite quotes with you.
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QUOTES TO INSPIRE
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I was raised to believe that excellence is the best deterrent to racism or sexism. And that's how I operate my life."
~ Oprah Winfrey
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"Hang on to your dream! It's not just what you want, it's who you are."
~ Wendy Rue (Founder and Executive Director of the National Association for Female Executives, NAFE)
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" There's no magic to achievement. It's really about hard work, choices, and persistence."
~Michelle Obama
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"You can't be brave if you've only had wonderful things happened to you." ~Mary Tyler Moore
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"You may encounter many defeats, but you must not be defeated. In fact, it may be necessary to encounter the defeats, so you can know who you are, what you can rise from, how you can still come out of it."
~Maya Angelou
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"Take criticism seriously, but not personally. If there is truth or merit in the criticism, try to learn from it. Otherwise let it roll right off you.. ~Hillary Clinton
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"I raise my voice, not so I can shout, but so that those without a voice can be heard...we cannot not succeed when half of us are held back." ~Malala Yousafzai, (Pakistani Activist)
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"Identify your talent and skills. Nurture, and believe they are yours. If you don't, no one else will."
~Mary Greene,
GWWN
Executive Director
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GIRLSLEAD SUMMIT
The Washington Area Women foundation(WAWF) hosted its first GirlsLead Summit on March 9, 2018 at the University of the District of Columbia. An all-day events was facilitated for 300 young women and girls between 12-24.
On behalf of
GWWN, Jenifer Golson, Treasurer, stood together with them as a speed mentor. While half of the young women and girls were in speed mentoring, the other half participated in caucuses' issues including discussions that concern them related to the economy, education, health, safety and violence and more. After convening, their findings were shared with policy makers.
These young women and girls shared how inspiring it was to see women in leadership positions and mentorship makes a difference. Jenifer said: "Although I came prepared to share and answer questions, I learned and was inspired by the young women and girls. This summit was very beneficial. "
WAWF participants are looking forward to the next summit.
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Health and Wellness
Children's Mental Health
Children's mental health is just as important as adults. Sometimes, it is often overlooked. Children do have fears, worries and can feel powerless at times. It is critical to observe children's behavior because extreme forms of fear and sadness could lead to anxiety or depression. Since thoughts and feelings are primarily the symptoms involved, it is unlikely the problem can be identified easily.
Often children are unable to express their feelings. Take preventive measures when they are unable to manage fears and worries. Keep the children smiling by nurturing positive behaviors, teaching them how to express conflicts, resolve problems, and share feelings. T
he Center for Disease Control website provides all types educational information related to our health, including resources on
Children' Mental Health.
Their goal is
"Saving Lives and Protecting People."
Contract Information:
800-CDC-INFO (800-232-4636), TTY: 888-232-6348
EMAIL CDC-INFO
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Photography: Internet, Jenifer Golson and WAWF Volunteer
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The Greater Washington Women's Network (GWWN)
is dedicated to transforming and empowering professional women to achieve their greatest potential.
Celebrating 22+ years
GWWN is a tax-exempt, non-profit (501)(c)(3) organization.
GWWN is an affiliate of the National Association for Female Executives (NAFE).
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Thank you for allowing us to share our newsletter with you. For additional information about GWWN, please visit us at
www.GWWN.org.
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