Welcome to the Women's Network NE Ohio Web Site
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The mission of Women's Network is to encourage and support the progress of women toward full participation in economic, community and family life. We are a regional networking organization comprised of women and men throughout northeast Ohio.
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New Membership Levels & Benefits
Women's Network of NE Ohio listened to its members and have added new business level memberships. Each level of membership has its own benefits. Please consider an upgrade when you renew. Student/between jobs/retired $ 30 |
Women's Network Book Clubs
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The new Women’s Network Book Clubs will be a great way to network, relax and have a glass of wine while discussing professional books for women, written by women. The following list of books were chosen and will be discussed on these dates from 5-6 PM, every other month, in both the Canton, Wooster and Akron regions. Plans for the Canton region club were not finalized at this writing. It’s up to each person to either buy the book or rent it from the library and read it prior to each scheduled meeting. April 19 Hard Ball for Women by Pat Heim June 21 EVEolution by Faith Popcorn/Lys Marigold Aug 16 Leading from the Front by Angie Morgan/Courtney Lynch Oct 11 Ritches to Nitches by Susan Friedman Dec. 13 What Do I Say Next by Susan Roane Feb 21, 2011 Nice Girls Don’t Get the Corner Office 101 by Lois Frankel The Wooster Book Club will meet at Montavinos Wine Market; |
Women of Achievement Awards
Women of Achievement! Please mark your calendar for Thursday, June 17, 2010 and plan to attend WN’s largest celebration of the year. The Women of Achievement Awards were established in 1999 by the YWCA of Summit County to increase community awareness, understanding and appreciation of women and the doors they open for future generations. In 2005 Women’s Network Northeast Ohio became the host for these prestigious community awards. It is our privilege to honor women who have made a difference in our community. Women of Achievement Awards event encompasses the following: Women of Achievement Awards Click here for sponsorship and nomination forms. Thursday, June 17, 2010 |
League of Women Voters Celebrates 90 Years
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The League of Women Voters of the Akron Area (LWVAA) is announcing a year-long remembrance and celebration of the courageous women who fought for women’s right to vote so that women could take their rightful place in the governance of our nation. This year marks not only the 90th anniversary of women’s suffrage, but also the 90th anniversary of the founding of the League of Women Voters, and LWVAA’s 70th birthday. |
Women's Network Seeks ATHENA Award Nominees
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The Women's Network of NE Ohio-Wayne County, National City, and Performance Toyota are once again looking for nominations for the annual ATHENA Award. You can help identify that individual and by doing so help further the Women's Network's mission, carried out for 20 years, of providing personal contacts and mentoring that enable the existing local community of women leaders to ensure the development of emerging leaders.
The award has been presented annually since 1982 to over 500 communities in the US, Canada, China, Greece, Russia, United Arab Emirates, and the United Kingdom. ATHENA International is a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting, developing and honoring women leaders, creating balance in leadership worldwide and inspiring women to achieve their full potential.
Nominations are being accepted through March 26 for the award honoring a person who has attained and who personifies the highest level of professional excellence in their business or profession, who devotes time and energy to the community in a meaningful way and, most importantly, who actively opens doors of leadership opportunity for women.
The ATHENA recipients will be honored at an awards banquet at the Wooster Inn on May 11, 2010.
Nomination forms are available by calling Kathi Bond at 330-683-3375 or by clicking here.
Take the time to nominate an ATHENA candidate and help to ensure the ongoing vitality of local women's leadership.
ATHENA Young Professionals Award
This year Wayne County will present the ATHENA Young Professional Leadership Award also, honoring emerging leaders. The Award criteria for this award is an emerging leader who demonstrates excellence, creativity and initiative in their profession, provides valuable service by contributing time and energy to improve the quality of life for others and serves as a role model for young women personally and professionally. |
Judith Resnik Scholarship Application
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A $1,000 scholarship will be awarded to a young woman graduating from a public or private high school in the greater Akron area. This scholarship is designated for a student accepted into a baccalaureate degree program in the physical sciences, engineering or mathematics at an accredited college or university. The $1,000 scholarship is renewable annually for a maximum of three years ($4,000). |
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Applications available through your school counselor or by click here. |
Judith Resnik Scholarship Endowment Fund
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Slowly but surely we're inching our way toward our goal of $100,000 but we need your help.
For a limited time only!
Contribute $1,000 (that's only $62.50 a quarter over a four-year period), and you can be a Founding Donor.
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Goal
$100,000
Raised to date
$48,000
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Many thanks to our Founding Donors to date:
Marcia Adair, Dr. Sandy Auburn, Theresa Beyerle, PhD, Kathi Bond, Nancy Brennan, Deborah Chaddock Brown, Jessica Ciccarelli, Marie Covington, Pasqualina Griggs, Louise Kuhns Harvey, Kim Haws Falasco, Kathryn M. Hunter, Steve Johnson, Deb Lemire, Pat McKay, Judy Nicely, Omnova, Sue Peirce, Terri Ream, CPA, Norma Rist, Roetzel & Andress, Ann Rowland, Rita Shisler, Lori Simonelli, Bobbie Jo Violet, Wayne County WN, Lori Wemhoff, and Laurie Zuckerman.
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Click here to become a Founding Donor! |
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Visit the Resnik Scholarship Page and find out more! |
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Contact Information
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