Welcome to the Women's Network NEOhio 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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First 2010 After-Hours Event
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Women’s Network will be hosting a Women's Network: After Hours membership drive campaign, networking after–hours on Wednesday, February 10, 2010 from 5:00-7:00 PM in the newly remodeled Executive Suite at Planned Parenthood of Northeast Ohio, 444 W. Exchange Street, in Akron.
There is no cost to attend, but please bring a friend (or two or three) who are possible membership candidates. Kathi Bond, Membership Chair, will discuss the benefits of Women’s Network membership at the event.
Now, before you forget, talk to your friends and colleagues, then email Kathi at
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by February 3 to let her know you are coming! There will be wine, cheese, fruit, and dessert to enjoy while you chat with other Women Network members and potential members.
For directions to Planned Parenthood, please call Jeannine Park at 330-535-2674, ext 1124 or 330-472-4791, or email her at
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. Written directions are available if needed.
This after-hours event is being sponsored by Planned Parenthood of Northeast Ohio, Cryoplus, Inc., The Winery at Wolf Creek, Moe's Restaurant and Shisler’s Cheese House, Orville.
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Momentum 2010
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On March 8, join White House Senior Advisor Valerie Jarrett, Pulitzer Prize winning writer Connie Schultz, philanthropist Mavis Leno, and diversity and inclusion expert Audra Bohannon at the statewide Momentum 2010: Ohio’s Women’s Summit. Momentum 2010 is being coordinated by the Governor’s Office for Women’s Initiatives and Outreach and First Lady Frances Strickland.
Momentum 2010 will take place on International Women’s Day, March 8, 2010 at the Vern Riffe Center; 77 South High Street in downtown Columbus. The day will focus on promoting the status of Ohio women and girls through education, economics and health. A range of diverse speakers will present on topics including entrepreneurship, leadership, women’s health and access to higher education. To view Governor Strickland’s Momentum 2010 media release, click here. Onsite registration for Momentum 2010 begins at 7:30 a.m. and the program begins promptly at 8:30 a.m. Online registration is open and tickets are $25 for those who sign up before Feb. 4, and $45 starting on Feb. 5. Register now – space is limited! A statewide Momentum 2010 Young Women’s Summit for girls ages 12-18 is also being planned for Sunday, March 7, 2010 at Columbus School for Girls. Registration is $5 and more information can be found at www.ohiowomen2010.org. |
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. |
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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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. |
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. |
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