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Excite. Elevate. Envision
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Message From the Chapter President
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March is Women’s History Month. What a wonderful month it is, a month to celebrate you! A month to recognize amazing women today and throughout history, making an impact on our country, our state and cities, and in our families. Be grateful tonight for anything that you are doing that women could not do, even 50 years ago! What a thought! Appreciate your daily life and value yourself in it.
I have to say that our February guest speaker, Michelle Nettles, confirmed and validated many of the thoughts running through my head. Before hearing her speak, I would think “there is no way any workplace would agree to this!” Afterwards, I felt like I had some ammunition. I felt I had a stronger base to stand on. I felt like I was NOT the only one! We received some resource links from Michelle, please explore them, listed below.
Who knew! Eleanor Roosevelt held all-woman press conferences. The First Lady held the first press conference for women reporters on March 6, 1933. She would cover issues “of special interest and value to the women of the country,” according to the National Women's History Museum. Over the next 12 years she held 348 press conferences for women reporters.
Imagine! Women couldn't get credit cards on their own until 1974. Until Congress passed the Equal Credit Opportunity Act of 1974, women couldn't get credit cards in their own name. Often, they had to bring a man along to cosign for them, according to Smithsonian Magazine. Legal work done by late Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg laid the foundation for the Equal Credit Opportunity Act, as well as many other basic rights women have today, including the ability to attend state-funded schools, protection from pregnancy discrimination at work, and the ability to serve on juries, according to USA Today.
What! Geraldyn "Jerrie" Cobb was the first woman to pass astronaut testing in 1961. But she wasn't allowed to travel to space due to her gender. She testified on Capitol Hill in 1962, saying, “We women pilots who want to be part of the research and participation in space exploration are not trying to join a battle of the sexes,” according to the New York Times. “We see, only, a place in our nation’s space future without discrimination.” However, John Glenn, the first American to orbit Earth, opposed her. He said "it is just a fact" that women don't do certain things that men do, such as go to war and fly airplanes. “The fact that women are not in this field is a fact of our social order,” he said. Hah!
This is a wonderful day. I’ve never seen this one before. – Maya Angelou
Seize the day and own it! Make a difference in someone’s life. Value what you have!
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Marjorie Yoshida
Chapter President
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Follow us on Facebook to see Women's History Month posts throughout March. We would love to interact with you!
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Learn More About Our History Here
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Date: March 1, 2022
Location: MMAC
Invocation: Jackie Makinen
We started Women’s History Month with hearing from our women leaders, making EWI history for our semi-annual business meeting at MMAC. We have had a wonderful year so far. Jackie led us with an inspiring invocation and we made fleece blankets for the Women’s Shelter at Community Advocates.
There is no limit to what we, as women, can accomplish. – Michelle Obama
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INVITATION COMING SOON!
Tuesday, April 5, 2022
Self Defense Techniques
Urban Ecology Center
5:30 - 8:00 pm
Enjoy a delicious meal from Maxi's Southern Comfort and learn some easy self-defense techniques from Shannon Vick, a Certified Personal Trainer & Certified Self Defense Specialist/Owner of Iron Fist Fitness with over 10 years of fitness experience and 20 plus years of self-defense experience. Be sure to wear comfortable clothes and shoes!
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Save the Date
Tuesday, May 3, 2022
Open House and Potluck
5:30 - 8:00 pm
Start thinking of those prospective members in your life and invite them to our annual open house at NO COST! We haven't been able to gather in a couple years to enjoy this fun meeting, so let's make it a great one! This meeting will also include brief R&R programming along with a philanthropy project.
Oh! And start thinking of what dish you'd bring!
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Opportunity to introduce prospective members to EWI!
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Come get social with EWI of Milwaukee and enter for a chance to win an awesome prize! See an EWI of Milwaukee member for additional ticket purchasing options.
Operations Fundraiser Brewer Raffle details:
Tickets are $20
The winner will receive 14 tickets to suite 51, 6 parking passes, in-suite food and beverages. The game is April 16, 2022 vs. Cardinals.
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ASIST Committee Looking for Donations
The ASIST Scholarship committee is requesting items for gift bags for the 3 scholarship finalists. Items include company branded swag such as mugs, notebooks, and duffle bags. If you have anything to donate, please contact Lori Skerencak to arrange pick up. We are accepting donations for this until May. Thank you!
THANK YOU!!!
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Jennifer DeLaura, March 8th
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Retention & Recruitment News
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Calling all EWI of Milwaukee Representatives! Help EWI of Milwaukee grow and reach Chapter of EXCELLENCE status!
Please consider reaching out to those you know who may greatly benefit from being a part of the EWI family. Invite them to follow our social media, check out our website and/or attend a meeting as a guest. Encourage them to learn more about the endless benefits of joining EWI!
If you have some one in mind please reach out to Lorie Barbian today!
Industries/ Firms of focus include: Local municipalities, jewelers and personal care business such as massage, chiropractors, hair salons, etc.
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COVID-19 Ongoing Updates & Resources
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Coronavirus Resources
Coronavirus communications are everywhere. It's impossible to escape. We don't want to add to your Corona-anxiety, but we do want you to have access to the resources to stay informed on your own time:
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Daily Briefing: MKE's Health & Economy
Hosted by MCW President/CEO Dr. John Raymond and MMAC President Tim Sheehy, this daily update features guest experts.
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Continuing to Support Next Door
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Next Door needs our help to keep their shelves filled! You can donate gently-used books or purchase new books — or host a book drive to multiply your impact. Visit the Next Door Amazon Wish List to purchase the books they need most.
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EWI of Milwaukee Website Reminder
Share with others our stories and visit for up to date member only information. www.ewimilwaukee.org
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Stay Connected with MyEWI Community & Download the New App!
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You can now take your EWI community wherever you go when you use the MyEWI Mobile App!
To download:
- Go to the App Store on your iOS or Android Device
- Search for MEMBERCENTRIC and download
- On the main screen, allow notifications and search EWI.
- Once you see the logo and name, click to login. Use your MyEWI Login credentials to access the mobile app content.
MyEWI Mobile App capabilities include:
- Discussions by Community - join one today and start contributing
- EWI Directory - search EWI members and connect with them in real time from your devices
- Library and Resources at your finger tips
- Announcements in real-time with notifications
- Calendar of Events - Register on the go!
- Direct messaging with other App users
- iOS and Android compatible
The goal is to have all EWI member representatives download the app and participate on at least one device. Take EWI on the go and you will always have your EWI membership at your fingertips.
Prefer connecting via your desktop? No worries! You can still access everything via the MyEWI Community website.
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