As the first quarter of 2020 wraps up, my head is spinning. So much has happened, I’m labeling the time periods B.C. (Before Coronavirus) and A.D. (After the Disease).
It’s disheartening but necessary that the Network’s traditional in-person programs, meetups and luncheon ladder have been temporarily suspended. Keep your eyes open for alternative ways the JWN board and program committee are creating for members to build relationships within the Network. None of us can wait to get together but in the meantime, we’ll be creating a few different experiences for you to try. I hope this period is short lived.
JWN’s mission is singular and clear:
We support and accelerate the advancement of women in both personal and professional endeavors.
This is the board’s focus now too. Early this month, three strategic priorities were crystalized. Last week, the board was scheduled to meet and select the activities and resources to best achieve these strategic goals. That meeting was cancelled because of office closures and the guidance encouraging self-isolation. The meeting will now be held as a video conference. No doubt these strategic activities will reflect an additional flavor – in this A.D. world.
As always, please let me hear your ideas for JWN activities, especially now. It is a great pleasure to serve as your president.
Stay well,
Ann Mackey
President
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GET TO KNOW YOUR BOARD OF DIRECTORS
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2020 JWN Board Officers
- Ann Mackey, President
- Susan Mack, Vice President
- Pixie Larizza, Secretary
- Penny Zuber, Treasurer
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2020 Directors
- Nancy Dreicer
- Meg Phillips Folds
- Mindy Gillis
- Maribel Hernandez
- Connie Hodges
- Jennifer Holland
- Helen Jackson
- Paula Shields
- Robin Wahby
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You probably know, or could confidently guess, that the 2020 Board of Directors is an impressive group. Yes, they are accomplished. Yes, they are passionate about ensuring JWN is vibrant and focused on advancing women. BUT, did you also know that each has a fascinating past? Try and match the
following facts to the members of the Board.
- Handicapped horses for the races while in college
- Danced with two Nobel Prize winners
- Earned straight A’s her freshman year of college, yet never attended a class
- Choreographed a girl’s dance group
- Posed topless for a popular calendar
- Spent her first three months after college with an undated return air ticket travelling around Europe
- Ran with the bulls in Pamplona, Spain
- Won a national writing contest at 17
- Came within hours of death while fighting a virus in Cozumel Mexico
- Started college at age 16
- None of the above. Yep, there are 12 of us. Two weren’t brave enough to make a confession
Any JWN member who is not serving on this year’s Board can submit their guesses to our administrator,
Laurrie Campbell.
Anyone with more than seven correct answers will be entered into a drawing to win a free ticket to a 2020 program of their choice.
Board members have sworn not to give guidance.Even if you can't guess, come to the programs, they are filled with women you would want to know.
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Do you serve on the board of directors or governing committee for a not-for-profit organization, company or municipality? Let us know so it can be added to your profile in the JWN member directory. This directory is only visible to active JWN members and these membership profiles often help members connect in meaningful ways. Please include the name and brief description of the organization, your role, and the dates you served in an email to JWN Administrator,
Laurrie Campbell
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NEWS ABOUT JWN PROGRAMS –NO CORONAVIRUS WILL STOP US!
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By
Susan E. Mack
, 2020 VP and Programs Chair
In 2020, the Programs Committee will continue to engage our membership by providing meaningful Major Events for JWN members and by providing fun Meetups, each designed for up to 30 members and guests. The Committee welcomes all to participate, and now consists of the following key stakeholders:
- Susan Mack, Nancy Dreicer, Meg Folds, Mindy Gillis, Pixie Larizza, Lucy Reep and Meg Rose.
And we will not stop holding Programs, just because we JWN members cannot meet in person
. Join your JWN colleagues for a virtual cocktail hour to take place on Tuesday, April 7
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from 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm via the Zoom application. Because we are using Mindy Gillis’ Zoom application with her kind permission, this virtual Meetup will be free of charge to members. A link to the Zoom application will be sent to all members to facilitate the virtual Meetup.
Our next Meetup will be “Fellowship at the Cummer.” While originally planned for Tuesday, April 21
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, from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm, due to ongoing social distancing restrictions, the Programs Committee will re-schedule this event for a date to be announced. The Cummer Museum’s Chief Curator Holly Kerris will provide insights about the museum’s special and permanent art collections on a tour curated to our particular interests. We will gather for great conversation with sandwiches/ salads and soft drinks before proceeding to view art with Holly. We are planning to have the Meetup in May, if COVID-19 restrictions so allow. Watch the JWN website for news of the exact date!
I know many of you were disappointed that, due to pandemic restrictions on group meetings, we were not able to hold our Donna Orender/Nancy Hogshead Makar event in March for Women’s History month. Titled “Title IX and its Positive Impact on U.S. Women,” this major Program will be scheduled in August at a date to be announced.
Join us for our virtual and live events this year and join the fun!
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PAULA SHIELDS - NEW MEMBER BUDDY SYSTEM
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Do you remember?
...what it was like to be the “new kid on the block”? When you first joined JWN could you have used a little support and guidance on engaging and making the most of your membership? We are looking for members to support and guide our new Class of 2020 JWN members. If you are interested in becoming a buddy to one or more NEW JWN members please email me at
shieldsp@jacksonvillezoo.org
. Being a buddy entails a check-in with the new member every other month via email, phone call or text to having lunch, coffee, etc. Please remember what it was like to be a NEW JWN member and consider becoming a buddy.
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(girl raising her hand to become a buddy)
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January 2, New Board Member Orientation:
Five new board members this year, new members…new ideas. Welcome
Connie Hodges
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Jennifer Holland
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Penny Zuber
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Mindy Gillis
and
Paula Shields
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January 13, Trivia Night:
All about JWN!
A clever and inventive game reimagined by Meg Folds. Janet Reagor and Kendra McCrary kept score and acted as referees as Meg quizzed us. It could not have been a better introduction to JWN for new members and it sure was fun for the rest of us.
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February 20, Speaker’s Forum featuring John Spence and the Future of Work.
Strong attendance, record sponsorship and a riveting topic generated a lot of attention and interest for JWN.
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March 9, Strategic Planning Part I
– Led by
Jana Ertrachter
, board members challenged each other to distil and prioritize the critical strategic objectives for JWN. The next step - develop the strategies and tactics to best achieve these objectives. Our mission is clear, we support and accelerate the advancement of women in both personal and professional endeavors. Women helping women.
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March 16, Strategic Planning Part II
- Strategies and tactics to best support the mission. Postponed until mid-April
March 30, Women's History Month Program
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Postponed Events
- March 30, 5:30 p.m. - Celebrating Women's History Program: Title IX's Positive Impact on U.S. Women featuring Donna Orender and Nancy Hogshead-Maker.
- April 21, 5:30 p.m. - Meetup - "Fellowship at the Cummer." Hors d'oeurves and exhibit insights with the Cummer Museum's Chief Curator, Holly Karris.
2020 Events
The following program dates have been determined, the topics and locations will follow. You can also look forward to more meetups during the year.
April 7, 5:30 p.m. JWN Social hour on Zoom
June 11, lunch time Mega-Luncheon Ladder
October 16, lunch time JWN Annual Meeting
December 7, evening JWN Holiday Party and New Member Introductions
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Did we forget someone? Please let us know and we’ll include it in the next newsletter.
Debbie Buckland
, 2019 JAX Chamber Chair and BB&T Market President, was inducted as a member of the Florida Council on Economic Education's Class of 2019 First Coast Hall of Fame.
Giselle Carson
, Business Immigration Attorney with Marks Gray, won the JaxUSA International Individual of the Year award.
Michelle Cook
has stepped down as Atlantic Beach Police Chief to run for Sheriff of Clay County. Michelle grew up in Clay County and considers home.
Lori Day
, President of New Day Solutions, was appointed by Jose Oliva, Florida House of Representatives Speaker, to serve as a member of the Florida Commission on the Status of Women.
Jana Ertrachter’s
blog featured two timely additions: “How to Be your Best in a Virtual Meeting” and “Virtual Meetings: Is your Facilitator Ready? Nine Pro Tips for Engaging and Productive Meetings.” Jana is a principal with the Ertrachter Group.
Ellen Glasser
has filed to run for re-election as Mayor of Atlantic Beach.
Pepper Lindsey
, owner of Lindsey Films, has launched an offshoot of Lindsey Films Inc. called Direct Me Anywhere for businesses to create professional marketing videos. It uses remote capture technology to record video and direct clients in real time with an internet connection. The system is based on a smartphone application.
Snowden McFall
, owner of Fired Up! Professional Speaking and Coaching, has added to her YouTube series with Public Speaking Tips: Using Microphones Effectively from Professional Speaker Snowden McFall and Mistakes Women Make When Giving Speeches.
Trina Medarev
, Executive Director and CEO of the World Affairs Council of Jacksonville, recently led members of World Affairs Councils from around the nation on a World Affairs Council of Philadelphia sponsored trip to Israel. Together, they explored the multicultural traditions of the Israeli people, the
ruins of ancient civilizations and the natural beauty of a land steeped in history.
Julie Negrete-Anderson
, founder and CEO of OnPay Solutions, has joined the Business and Industry Leadership Team Advisory Committee of Florida State College at Jacksonville.
Katherine Way
, founder of Katherine Way Collections, was the featured speaker in February’s Local Founder’s Speaker’s Series sponsored by Community First Credit Union.
The Daily Record
highlighted
Zelda Greenberg’s
business response to the Coronavirus. Zelda is a Realtor and the founder of Legacy Realty Group North Florida, Karen Mathis, the editor of
The Daily Record
is also a longtime JWN member.
In a separate article on the business response to the virus,
Vicky Zelen
, owner of Zelen Risk Solutions, offered insight on business interruption insurance and Melissa Dietz, President of Victory Accounting and Tax, advised that businesses should work ahead on finances.
Lawanda Ravoira
, 2019 program speaker and founder of the Delores Barr Weaver Policy Center, moved to the role of president emeritus and will focus on expanding the agency’s public policy and
advocacy work.
The Daily Record
included JWN program speaker
Nicole Thomas
as one of five leaders who will help guide the region’s future. Nicole also received Senior Executive Regent Award from the American College of Healthcare Executives.
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