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White House Fellowships

Jill Jordan — Sat, 27 Dec 2008 16:05:17 -0800

T he White House Fellowships is one of America's most prestigious programs for leadership and public service. Check out this article to learn more about it: http://www.bettyconfidential.com/ar/h/a/a03454.html

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How will you be empowering others in this holiday season?

Admin Admin — Thu, 11 Dec 2008 12:02:32 -0800

Please describe how you have gone the extra mile to empower others during this special time of the year. Also, do you have any creative ideas on how to give through empowerment and inspiration? Tell us, we hear you!

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Re: Who do you know that is using their voice to change the world?

Debra Yocum — Sun, 07 Dec 2008 15:18:40 -0800

Mary-Margaret Brewer CEO of the Kayos Kidz Clubs… As the CEO Mary-Margaret takes great pride in all three Kayos Kidz Club Chapters and the work they do… With over 100 club awards in just 5 years the club she had lead has much to be proud of… It was her idea to start a Kayos Kidz FFA scholarship with hopes to fund all animals on the school farm as a way to leave a lasting impact on her high school… She also played a great roll in organizing the Kayos Kidz Santa’s Helpers Program giving over 200 family’s food and gifts for Christmas… Mary-Margaret will receive her second Presidential Service Award in the year 2009… As a 16 year old Young Lady Mary-Margaret Brewer has much to be proud of!!!

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Re: Who do you know that is using their voice to change the world?

Beth Silverman — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 04:31:39 -0700

I am, although I couldn't do it alone! When I was diagnosed with breast cancer at just twenty six years old, losing my breasts was a terrifying thought. I found myself confused and frustrated while searching for information on breast reconstruction. Through my volunteer work I met thousands of survivors that stretched from NY to Africa, and time and time again I saw the injustices that these women were facing. Sub par care, not knowing their options... I felt helpless as I listened to their stories. Something had to be done.
I came together with two incredible reconstructive surgeons to create www.breastreconstruction.org, a global organization that aims to empower women so they can make educated choices about breast reconstruction.
I am a four year survivor, and at thirty one years of age I feel so blessed that I am surrounded by women that inspire me to dream big, and accomplish more.

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It's Your Voice: How You Can Use It To Change The World

Admin Admin — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 05:25:42 -0700

Share your experiences as global architects of change and what inspires you to action.

Join the live blogging now!

http://www.californiawomen.org/its-your-voice/

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Seeking New Members for Women's Tech non-profit

Cynthia Newkirk — Tue, 14 Oct 2008 15:31:00 -0700

Please contact us at www.awtsocal.org if you are looking to join a regional non-profit that promotes women in technology fields here in Southern California!

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Re: Who do you know that is using their voice to change the world?

Gerard E. STEIN — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 23:43:15 -0700

I'm the co-founder of an international NGO, created to give our children more chances to live in a safer & healthier planet than predicted by world experts.

>>>>>WHY
Everythings are global >>
It’s time to face facts by moving away from the “Titanic Syndrome”
- Pollution and terrorist organizations have no frontiers.
- 80% of our Planet are developing and emerging countries
- In 2047, due to rural exodus, we will be more than 9 billion people with probably 2/3 living in and around large cities in alarming living conditions.

>>>>>HOW
We, at EVE-olution.org, rely on women entrepreneurs to participate in “the decision making process”
- Local and small businesses are the cement of all communities.
- In developing economies, women are the cornerstone piece of their families and villages.
- Powerful women entrepreneurs can influence and overcome politics in their region.

>>>>>Our actions in developing and emerging countries
- Identify women entrepreneurs with high potential to export and impact our Society
- Select business coaches: they are retired executives & ex-entrepreneurs with international experience
- Develop feasibility studies with BA students to identify markets
- Match women businesses with coaches to achieve sustainable/scalable results
- Coach them, to grow through an “export fever” method and to increase their profitability

>>>>>Results for women entrepreneurs coached by eve-olution.org
Women face globalization issues
They access and adapt themselves to the global market (South-North, South-South)
They understand and use internet tools to trade around the world
They understand, why and how, they can act locally to avoid pollution and terrorism.
They produce new goods/services responding to trends (organic products, fair tourism,..)
“Small businesses trading across borders grow 6 times faster than domestic ones” I. Natividad

>>>>>Pay back for the human being of our planet:
it is a multiple “butterfly effects”
They are suppliers of new jobs in their villages, reversing rural exodus.
They are role models for youth, inspiring their communities.
They are powerful influencers, of all kind of leaders in their region, on sustainable development and security

>>>>MORE ABOUT EVE-OLUTION
We run without the expensive logistic of members, employees or permanent offices...
We cover the expense accounts of our volunteers (coaches and BA students)
We are member of the UN Global Compact

If you are convince that we have to act now at a planet level and that the best way is to rely on the powerful influencers everywhere of our planet = WOMEN ENTREPRENEURS around the world
Send me an E-mail at ges@eve-olution.org if you think you can help us by distribute to your network 2 pages about our global action
Gerard
(sorry about my not enough precise english, I'm french)

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My first time trying to change legislation for women. HELP!

Rita DiCarlo — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 10:11:43 -0700

Following is my letter to Senator Feinstein. (RE: David COlby ex CFO of Wellpoint Blue Cross ousted for morals causes). I am one of the victims. Dear Senator Feinstein,

My name is Rita DiCarlo. I am a 44 year old female. I have a Doctorate degree as a Chiropractor and am also a registered nurse.
Frederico Sayre is my attorney.

I would like you to read my complaint and attached documents for the following reasons:

1) To update the 1930’s “anti-heart balm” law. Back then a “cad” had two women, unlike Colby who has dozens of fiancés at same time, plus “wives”.
2) To create a law, “Colby’s Law”, that affords innocent victims like myself, the opportunity to protect ourselves and others from predators knowingly exposing us to life altering sexually transmitted diseases. We should have to right to prosecute people for misdemeanors and in cases such as Colby, felonies. *( Isn’t this worse than punching somebody in the nose and having criminal charges pressed???!!!) * I tried to file a police report, code 120600, but they would not go forward on it.

I have a cautionary tale for women, men, teenagers, transsexuals, parents and employers.

I would honor the opportunity to meet with you and discuss this unchartered territory I am entering. I WILL continue to fight for my constitutional rights and for this cause. The fact that he is worth approximately $200 million SHOULD NOT automatically excuse his abuse any longer.

NOTE: I have also recently been questioned by the FBI regarding Colby and child pornography and underage girls.

**I consider this a form of rape, embezzlement and larceny of my person

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Re: Who do you know that is using their voice to change the world?

Alystar Mckenneh — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 16:50:16 -0700

Me. If it takes just a few teen age girls to ruin the reputation of one other kid in high school. Just think if a few women spoke the truth about the inadequacies of the countries with the highest GNP's to foster peace. Just a few women who point out what other women are going through in the Congo every day of their lives. And those two women tell two more and two more. But more than that, they tell them and add a recipe to fix it. Telling your friends, "women are starving in the congo" is overwhelming for far too many people. Saying, "hey let's get all our friends together and come up with a plan to help an organization who feeds families in the Congo", now that's an action. It does not make people stop moving like "deers in the head lights". I think if you are passionate about something, you should speak it every day to everyone. People being what they are will start repeating it. You can't change the world in a second but you can create a collective consciousness by your words alone. If you would just speak them.

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Re: Who do you know that is using their voice to change the world?

Renee Malloy — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 05:14:18 -0700

The California State Legislature!! Back in 2002 they passed a bill making it a Civil Rights offense to sexually assault women, as a Gender-based hate crimes. Now women can file a civil suit allowing for punitive damages and attorney fees making it possible for them to obtain $$$ for much needed counseling and support services. Read Me My Rights, Inc. is the nonprofit I am founding. We want to educate all women and men as to their rights and responsibilities. The American Bar Association is promoting School-based Legal Clinics which would help girls receive support and guidance. If you are interesting in helping to found this Civil Rights idea please email me at sbmalloy@yahoo.com. Muchos Gracia, Renee Malloy

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