This year we celebrate the 100th anniversary of women's right to vote; a centennial that will inspire us even more passionately to launch efforts that ensure all women are heard, valued and supported. Our Great Dames are taking action and leading powerful change. Take action with us!
Valuable Scholarship Opportunity for Aspiring Dames!
Great Dames will award two full-tuition, four-year scholarships to Wilmington University! This opportunity is for graduating seniors who plan to attend college in the Fall 2020. We deeply appreciate the generosity of Great Dames Icon and WilmU President Dr. LaVerne T. Harmon. The deadline to apply is February 14, 2020. To learn more about program guidelines, info and online application, click here.
Launched! Great Dames Connect Events for CIRCLE Members
Want to meet some smart, interesting women who will ignite ideas, inspire action and share their resources? Jointhe Great Dames Circle and participate in our FREE,
monthly Connect events. It's fun and purposeful to connect with other Dames.
Save the Date!
Mark your calendar for the evening of Monday, April 6 at Harry's! Our Spring 2020 Powerful Conversations event will feature women who are finding their voices, discovering their power, and positioning themselves to make their marks on the world. Exciting details to come.
Your Personal Think Tank
Want to get a jumpstart on the new year? Join a Great Dames Peer Advisory Group, a small group of talented and experienced women who meet monthly in a safe, professionally-facilitated support network. The possibilities are endless. Apply here.
Great Resources for Great Dames
Great Dames is proud to be a strategic alliance partner to the Vision 2020 (Women100) movement, a national women's equality initiative. Together, we can forge a path to gender equality for all women. Info and 2020 events here.
Featured Dame: Maureen McVail, founder, MORacing.net
"My mission is to share my passion for motorsports with women."
Maureen McVail, an experienced Porsche Club race car driver, is passionate about mentoring and developing the next generation of women race car drivers. She also chairs the SHE Leads Road Rally, an initiative of Drexel's Vision 2020 (Women100/org). Join this history-making rally of race cars and buses from Philadelphia to Seneca Falls, NY on June 19-20, 2020. Celebrate the centennial of women's voting rights and accomplishments. Learn more here.
Get involved!
Want to take action with us in 2020? Contact us if you'd like to help create the future for women and girls.
Let's take action together. Your support empowers women and girls.
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