MONTHLY NEWSLETTER
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MARCH 2020
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The coronavirus pandemic has caused the postponement of our first two Women 100 events. See article below.
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VIPs Give Seat at the Table Rave Reviews
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To celebrate the opening of Vision 2020's Women 100 exhibition and event series, a VIP preview party drew a crowd o
f invited sponsors, dignitaries, media leaders and volunteers to the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts in Philadelphia. Guests were the first to tour the Seat at the Table exhibition and shared rave reviews as a microphone was passed around during the reception. In the photo, flanking Vision 2020 President Lynn Yeakel (in yellow) are
VIP party guests including Kimmel Center CEO Anne Ewers (in green),
U.S. Senator Bob Casey and 6abc Action News anchor Jim Gardner at far left, and Drexel University President John Fry at far right.
View a gallery of photos from the event.
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New Book by Lynn Yeakel Aligns with Vision 2020 Goal to Complete Journey
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Majority Rules,
the new book by
Vision 2020 Founder and President Lynn Yeakel, is a timely addition to Women 100's celebration of American women in the 100th year since women won voting rights. In a series of essays, Yeakel sheds light on the past, present and future of the journey to women's equality.
Editorial cartoonist Signe Wilkinson created the cover art. Yeakel is donating a portion of the procee
ds from book sales to Women 100. The book is available from
Amazon
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Barnes & Noble
, and the publisher,
Xlibris
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View Seat at the Table Exhibition Multimedia on Women 100 Website
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One segment of the Women 100 Seat at the Table exhibition is now available to all on our website at
women100.org/seatatthetable.
The multimedia content about 18 pioneering women that visitors see by scrolling through the touchscreens at the exhibition can now be viewed by scrolling on the web page.
Educational and inspiring, the highly visual content tells the stories of past and present women trailblazers in six categories: Agents of Change, Politics & Government, Business & Finance, STEM, Communications & Media, and Sports.
Teachers and youth group leaders:
A free Educator's Guide to the exhibition is also
available for download
from the website.
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Registration Open Now for SHE Leads Road Rally
June 19-20, 2020
Getting there will be more than half the fun when women driving race cars lead an overnight round trip from Philadelphia to Seneca Falls, NY, where the first Women’s Rights Convention took place. Join this spectacular road rally to participate in an unforgettable celebration of women’s voting rights and other advancements over the past 100 years. Space is very limited, so sign up early!
Learn more and register
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Two Women 100 Events Postponed Due to Coronavirus
Vision 2020’s Women 100 has postponed its first two events: Spring Breakthru and Women's Leadership Forums. The
decision was driven by a commitment to preserving our community’s health and safety in a time when large-scale public gatherings and travel are contrary to the recommendations of public health experts, according to
Lynn Yeakel, Vision 2020 founder and president.
Spring Breakthru, originally to be held March 20-22, will be rescheduled for Spring 2021. The event is designed to bring college students from across the country to Philadelphia for a weekend focused on equipping them with the training, tools and resources to advocate for positive social change.
Women's Leadership Forums, which had been scheduled for April 1, will be rescheduled later in 2020. The forums are designed to educate and inspire by bringing together live audiences and thought leaders for discussions illuminating the past, present and future of women’s leadership.
All who already registered will be guaranteed spots for the rescheduled events.
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Proud Partner & Ally Event Updates
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Check for Proud Partner Event Schedule Changes
To comply with the government's efforts to contain the coronavirus pandemic, many Women 100 Proud Partners have had to postpone planned events and temporarily close exhibits that are listed on
women100.org/events. Please check the website of the organization hosting the event for updates.
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Joint Program to Honor Women History Makers
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UNLADYLIKE2020
launched on PBS American Masters
UNLADYLIKE2020, a Vision 2020 Allied Organization,
released its first of 26 short films and a broadcast hour
on PBS American Masters on March 4. Their films will run through August 26, 2020. Help share their films with their
social media toolkit, b
e sure to tune in, and keep an eye out for a special screening this summer in Philadelphia!
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Empowering Photo of the Month
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Photo Credit
: Angeli Wright/Asheville Citizen Times
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First Girl to Win State's Wrestling Championship
Heaven Fitch triumphed in an eight-wrestler 106-pound division that included seven boys, making North Carolina history as the first girl to win an individual state wrestling championship. A junior at Uwharrie Charter Academy in Asheboro, NC, she had a 54-4 record this season and was named Most Outstanding Wrestler for North Carolina’s 1A division. Sally Roberts, founder and CEO of Wrestle Like a Girl, a nonprofit that promotes wrestling as a means of educating and empowering girls and women, said, “It is very significant in wrestling history because it’s a great example of, ‘Yes, women can do it if they’re taught, educated and trained.’ Wrestling is a sport for everybody.”
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Share Women 100 with Friends, Family, Associates
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P.S. Posting about us on social media? Use the hashtag
#vision2020women100
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Vision 2020's National Coalition
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We are pleased to welcome the following new Delegates and Women 100 Proud Partners to Vision 2020’s national coalition. Many of our Proud Partners are hosting women-themed events in 2020. Check the
Women 100 Events Calendar regularly to learn about upcoming events.
New Vision 2020 Delegates
Pennsylvania:
Stephanie Roesner, program assistant, Department of the Navy, and Carole Heys, human resources professional
New Women 100 Proud Partners
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Thank You to Our Sponsors and Partners!
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FOUNDING PRESENTING SPONSOR
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Rosemarie Morrissey Greco and Anne Greco Morrissey
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Otto Haas
Charitable Trust
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Michelle Hong
& Alex Goranin
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Lisa Detwiler
Ernst & Young Foundation
James and Amy Goldman
Pennsylvania Trust
Dale Reiss
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Stephen and Sandy Sheller
Jane Kaplan Stimmler
Nelson S. Talbott Foundation
Renee T. White, PhD
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This list was current
as of March 17, 2020
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This list was current as of March 17, 2020
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