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Akron based research on breast cancer

22 May 2013 1:42 PM | Anonymous

To the Ladies of the Women's Network of Northeast Ohio,

Let me introduce myself. My name is Krisztina Olah. I spent 2.5 years in Cleveland as a master student in communications at the John Carroll University. I returned to my home country, Hungary two months ago where I support and coordinate a project in Akron, Ohio.

At The University of Akron's Department of Chemical Engineering works a Hungarian professor, Dr. Judit Puskas who is also a member in your organization. She has a research which aims to develop a special, more effective solution for breast cancer diagnosis and treatment. Professor Puskas got several international awards and prizes, among them the GE Healthymagination Award in 2012 where she was chosen from 500 applicants worldwide.

The Carole and Robin Reid Foundation was created with the goal to raise awareness of residents in Northeast Ohio toward the health problem and its potential solution with the research mentioned above. The Foundation welcomes supporters who want to contribute to the success of this local research.

You could find more information about the Foundation, the research, and the fundraising campaign on the links below. You could also find here a 3-4 minutes video showing the leaders of the Foundation, Professor Puskas and her lab team etc.

If you agree with our goals and you are ready to be part of the story, please, share this information with your members and friends. Any amount (even $10 or $20) could help us to reach the goals together.

Kind regards,

Krisztina Olah

kolah13@jcu.edu

http://www.gofundme.com/2h5rhc

www.facebook.com/CaroleRobinReidFoundation

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Zonta-ABC Foundation 2013 Silent Auction - April 13

30 Jan 2013 2:12 PM | Anonymous

    Please read the attached letter and let me know if you can donate anything (perhaps a white elephant Christmas gift that you can't use) to Zonta's auction which will be held on Saturday, April 13, 2013 during a brunch at Akron Fairlawn Country Club. It's a nice event and we'd love to have you come for lunch too!

    The recipient charities of our fundraiser this year are: the Haven of Rest (homeless women and children) for prescription drugs, the Verna Truschel Scholarship Program at the University of Akron for displaced homemakers, the Medina and Summit Counties Battered Women Shelters to replace lost or destroyed identification, and Zonta International to support international programs aimed primarily at ending violence against women and improving their economic status.

     We have chosen to help as many women's groups as we possibly can this year but we can't do it without your help. Won't you please look in your closets and in your hearts? I'm sure you can find something there to contribute.

Donation Form

With my sincerest heartfelt thanks,

Alanna S. Arnold
Attorney at Law
Trustee Medina HANDS Foundation, 2012-2018

Zonta International Area 3 Director, 2010-2012

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How to help women here, now, forever

14 Jan 2013 2:04 PM | Anonymous member

Friendships that developed among members of Women's Network helped six local women start a groundbreaking Women's Endowment Fund nearly two decades ago.

Through contributions and wise investing, that fund grew to more than $1 million and awarded more than $500,000 in grants -- grants that have inspired, empowered and educated women and girls throughout Akron and Summit County. The group also funded research on women and girls and hosts a bi-annual forum to help define grant-making priorities.

For Women, Forever

In 2012, the fund, a part of Akron Community Foundation, embarked on "For Women, Forever," an ambitious campaign to grow the endowment by $2.013 million by 2013 – the fund's 20th anniversary. Women from all over greater Akron have held fundraisers for the Women's Endowment Fund -- Zumba events and cocktail parties, musical theater performances and wine tastings. Women and men and companies and foundations have begun to open their hearts with gifts and pledges to WEF to ensure a brighter future for women and girls.

Some, like attorney Karen Lefton and former municipal official Kathy Booth, have begun their own charitable funds under the Women's Endowment umbrella, and have engaged their mothers, daughters and other loved ones in improving life for greater Akron's women and girls.

See some of the stories of those we've helped and some of the grants the fund has made. And consider making an online gift. Your generosity will live on, as this endowment fund supports programs for women and girls long into the future.

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WN loses another great woman

10 Dec 2012 10:23 AM | Anonymous

Women's Network has been helping women in NE Ohio since the late '70s. This, of course means that as we are aging, we are also losing some great women who have shown us how to lead and mentor other women to success.
This week, we lost Kathryn Hunter, mother of Ann Durr and winner of the 1993 Founders Award.
Join us in our condolences to Ann and family and rejoice in the wonderful life and inspiration Kathryn was to so many women.
Read more about Kathryn here.

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Opportunity to Lead the Girl Scouts

05 Dec 2012 9:45 AM | Anonymous

With the retirement of Daisy L. Alford-Smith, CEO of the Girl Scout of Northeast Ohio, a search is in place to find a new CEO. This is a wonderful opportunity for a woman who believes in the Girl Scout Mission and has strong leadership abilities.
Are you interested? Click here for information on the qualifications and procedures to apply!

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Speaking Opportunity

10 Sep 2012 10:14 AM | Anonymous

The International Association of Administrative Professionals is asking Women's Network members if they would be interested in presenting at one of their upcoming meetings. Below are the dates and suggested topics. Contact Rosemary for more information.

Dates Open:
10/23/2012 - Davey Tree

3/26/2013 - NEOMED

5/28/2013 - Davey Tree

Suggested Topics:

Confrontation Skills

How to Handle Procrastination

Stress Strategies and Solutions

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Women's Network loses past president / leader.

08 Aug 2012 1:37 PM | Anonymous

On August 2nd, Women's Network lost a friend and past president, Joan Thomas.
Joan was president from 1988-1990. She was an energetic, positive, and inspiring woman but lost her battle with early-onset Alzheimer's after 15 years.
Click here to read more.

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Women's Network Members Featured on ATHENA International Website

27 Jun 2012 1:18 PM | Anonymous

Click here to see three WN members' photos and story on the ATHENA International
Website.

http://www.athenainternational.org/pages/athena_homepage/1.php

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Kathi Bonds receives 2012 ATHENA Award

06 Apr 2012 12:03 PM | Anonymous

Women's Network member and owner of CryoPlus, Inc. has been selected the 2012 ATHENA Award recipient. She will be honored at a dinner sponsored by the Wayne County Women's Network on May 8 at the Wooster Inn. Click here for reservations.

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Black&Decker / Pro Tools Clearance Outlets in Lodi Station Outlets offers discount

28 Mar 2012 11:46 AM | Anonymous

Jeri Kurjian, manager of Black&Decker / Pro Tools Outlet in Lodi Station Outlets
in Burbank is offering a 15% discount to Women's Network Members through May 20, 2012.
Click here for details.

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