The in-person meeting has been cancelled. In order to keep our group connected in these times of turbulence and in the spirit of working remotely, the board has decided to *hold a virtual meeting* forMarch 2020. Same day and around the same time. Since it is a first for us all here at TMD, for …
Marianne Etzel will share the story of her career through the organization as well as those of her influential and pioneering co-workers and supervisors.
Pam Vavra will address timely and powerful issues like: dealing with racism and depression.
When we are posed with difficult choices, we often choose the less risky and more comfortable path to follow. But sometimes choosing the safest route means we miss out on opportunities and experiences. So how do we take the first step and embrace uncertainty?
We’ll have some interactive and hands-on activities to make our community stronger and more resilient, by sharing uplifting stories and wisdom.
In anticipation of the general election in November, our speaker from the League of Women Voters will tell us about the work they do to Empower Voters and Defend Democracy, and will be able to answer questions about specific ballot items.
Tracy Weatherby joined Second Harvest of Silicon Valley in 2018 as VP of Strategy and Advocacy. In this role, Tracy helps coordinate strategy across the food bank and her team works to leverage government programs to ensure that students in need have access to school and summer meals. The department also advocates for policies to reduce hunger.
Margaret Nyamumbo will tell us about her company, Kahawa 1893, which works directly with farmers, empowers women, and commits to transparency, with the goal of sharing the wealth.
Join us as we review 2020 and look toward 2021. We'll share updates from committees, report financial results and present recommendations for consideration by the membership. We'll also take a vote on the 2021 Board of Directors. Your input and feedback will be essential so this is a must-attend meeting for every active member.
Since I've not always had the best experiences in a book club, I thought I would design one that I would want to participate in. I could read the book I wanted. Everyone talking would have read the book they have an opinion about, and I’d get some great recommendations in a variety of book genres and authors.
Danielle Cohen is a charter member of the 100 Women Charitable Foundation which was founded in 2006 by a small group of friends. Their objective was to get 100 women to donate $100 that would be given out as grants to local nonprofits supporting under-served populations in the areas of education, family, and health & wellness.
