July 2007

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Call for Nominations

WOMEN'S WAY seeks book nominations for the 2008 Ernesta Drinker Ballard Book Prize.  The Ernesta D. Ballard Book Prize honors a female author for her work in advancing the dialogue about women’s rights. The nomination deadline is 7/16/07!  More Info

July News & Events

Conversation about Women in Leadership

On Wednesday, 7/11 WOMEN'S WAY Executive Director Melissa Weiler Gerber will speak to the Women's Regional Business Council and their guests about the role models, mentors and networks that inspired her to become an active leader among women.  The evening includes networking, hors d'oeuvres and wine.  More info

Tours of Suffragist Alice Paul's Birthplace

Join the Alice Paul Institute for an Open House Tour of Paulsdale, the Mt. Laurel, NJ birthplace of Quaker suffragist Alice Paul on Wednesday, 7/11 or Saturday, 7/21. More info

Important Milestone for Women's Rights

July 19th and 20th mark the anniversary of the first women's rights convention, the Seneca Falls Convention, held in Seneca Falls, New York in 1848.  Noted reformers Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Lucretia Mott were in attendance.  More info

Congressman Joe Sestak Hosts Women's Summit

On Monday 7/23, Congressman Joe Sestak will host a summit focusing on the challenges facing working women.  The Summit will be held at Bryn Mawr College from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm.  Sessions include a House Small Business Committee field hearing on challenges facing women and small business owners, a session on issues facing women in the workplace and a session on success strategies. Contact Ann Watters at 610.892.8623 or ann.watters@mail.house.gov for more information.

News from Women In Transition

Roberta Hacker, Executive Director of Women In Transition (Philadelphia County) was elected President of the Pennsylvania Coalition Against Domestic Violence, a statewide network of 61 domestic violence programs across Pennsylvania.  Congratulations Roberta!

CHOICE Receives Fels Grant

WOMEN' WAY member agency, CHOICE is honored to once again receive a $6,000 grant for a Samuel S. Fels Summer Internship in the Community. As one of twenty-five organizations selected, CHOICE will conduct focus group research with local teenagers in the Latino community regarding their attitudes and preferences for receiving sexual health information. Lilliam Ambroggio, a Drexel Public Health Graduate student, began work on the project in June.

Career & Volunteer Opportunities

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