| MARCH, 2004
Women's Hall
of Fame - March 18, 2004
The Contra Costa County
Board of Supervisors and the Contra Costa Commission for Women sponsored the Seventh Annual
Women's Hall of Fame Awards dinner on March 18, 2004 at the Concord
Hilton. Eleven women were honored for
their outstanding contributions to the communities they work or reside
in.
The 2004 Honorees
are:
Women Demonstrating
Leadership - Barbara Carpenter & Nina Goldman
Women Creating
Community - Rita Bharuchi Schank & Cheryl Whitman
Women Working for
Justice - Marybeth Carter & Carol Langford, Esq.
Women Preserving the
Environment - Toris Jaeger
Women Improving
Health Care - Jane Garcia
Women Contributing
to the Arts - Anandha Ray
Women Innovating in
Science/Technology - Pam Bales
Young Women Creating
Community (16-21 years) - Shauna Yandell
The Contra Costa
Commission for Women thanks the following sponsors and donors for
their contribution to the 2004 Women's Hall of Fame Awards:
Mistress of
Ceremony: Ann Notarangelo, News Anchor and Walnut Creek
Bureau Chief, KPIX Channel 5
Honorary Chair:
Susan Jones, Chief of Police, Healdsburg Police Department
Honorary Hall of
Fame Committee Members: Judge Lois Haight; District Attorney
Bob Kochly; Attorney General Bill Lockyer and Senator Tom Torlakson
Platinum
Sponsors: United Food and Commercial Workers Union, Local 1179
- Kaiser Permanente - Contra Costa Times
Silver Sponsors:
Leonard Carder, LLP - ConocoPhillips
Contra Costa County
Board of Supervisor Sponsorships: Millie Greenberg, Mark
DeSaulnier and Federal Glover
Donors:
Contra Costa Children's Choir; Color Spot Nursery; Girl Scout Troup
3898, Geof Hill, Hercules Florist & Gifts; Carol Langford, Esq.;
Pittsburg Soroptimist "S" Club; Safeway Foods; See's Candy
and Art Thoms Silent Auction
If
you are interested in being a sponsor for this event in the future, send your
request in writing, to Sharon Barone, Chair, Friends of the Contra
Costa Commission for Women, P. O. Box 5442, Concord, CA 94520
Jane
Garcia - Women Improving Health Care
Cheryl
Whitman - Women Creating Community
Nina
Goldman - Women Demonstrating Leadership
Shauna
Yandell - Young Women Creating Community
Anandha
Ray- Women Contributing to the Arts
Barbara
Carpenter - Women Demonstrating Leadership
Toris
Jeager - Women Preserving the Environment
Escorts -
Soroptimist "S" Club and Girl Scout Troup 3898
Summary
of previous events:
Association of
California Commissions for Women Convention - August 2002
National
Association of Commissions for Women Annual Convention - July, 2003
Planning Retreat
- Contra Costa Commission for Women, May 15-16, 2003
MARCH 2002
Sister to Sister Summit for Middle School Girls
March 16, 2002
St. Mary's College
Contact Chairperson Sandy Mougeot (sandymougeot@hotmail.com) for more information.
OCTOBER - DECEMBER 2001
13 and Counting!
Outreach
to girls is one of our main focuses. In
fact, it’s one of the reasons we are visiting all the School
Districts and the Library Commission. The Commission is pleased to
present over 50 copies of “Nine and Counting” for each of
the high-school libraries in Contra Costa County. “Nine and
Counting” was written about nine U.S. women senators. The book relates the paths
each followed to leadership in the U.S. senate. The
senators tell how ordinary girls and women overcame many hurdles to
find the power to make their views known, and to bring about positive
change. We hope this book
will inspire today’s girls to set their own goals, and to know that
they can achieve those goals. Click here
to see the article from the Contra Costa Times.
APRIL 2001
Equal Pay Day
April 3, 2001
The median
earnings of women in California are only 79% compared to men. Across
the country on April 3rd, workers’ rights advocates will
take part in a day of action to end unfair pay practices-a top concern
for women and people of color nationally and in California.
Nationally, the Census Bureau reports that
the average woman earns just 72 cents compared to the average man. When looking
exclusively at the earnings for women of color, the wag gage is even worse.
African-American women made 65 cents on the dollar compared to the highest earners (white
men) and Hispanic women make only 52 cents. Men of color also experience wage disparities.
The ration for African-American men is 81 cents while for Hispanic men is 62 cents.
The Contra
Costa Commission for Women is joining the National Committee on Pay
Equity (NCPE), and hundreds of organizations nationwide to observe Equal Pay Day
on Tuesday, April 3, 2001. Tuesday symbolizes the day when women’s
wages catch up to men’s wages from the previous week. In other
words, because women earn less, on average, they must work nearly
seven days to earn what the average man would earn in five.
Economic equity is an issue that affects
all of us. Working together, we can ensure that all Americans get the respect that comes
with a fair paycheck.
DECEMBER
2000
CEDAW Resolution
December 19, 2000
The Commission is proud to announce a unanimous
passage of a resolution regarding support of CEDAW. See our Legislative Page for details. In addition to the
resolution, the Commission formed a task force for passage of CEDAW locally.
NOVEMBER 2000
CEDAW Information Meeting
November 14, 2000
Please join us for an informational meeting
regarding implementation of CEDAW in Contra Costa County. Ms. Ann Lehman from the
San Francisco Commission for Women will provide background information regarding San
Francisco's program, obstacles, and lessons-learned. Look for opportunities to
participate and more information regarding this exciting movement for end discrimination
for all women in Contra Costa County. We will be meeting at Concord's Planned
Parenthood on Pacheco Blvd., from 3 pm until 5 pm. For more information contact Linda Douglas.
OCTOBER 2000
Contra Costa County Advisory Council Against
Domestic Violence (ACAD) Training
October 23, 2000
In honor of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, ACAD
will present it's second annual training conference. This is a one day advanced
training for those who work with domestic violence. The variety of workshops offered
will be of interest to those professionals who work in law enforcement, legal, mental
health, and social service professions. The training will be held at the Pleasant
Hill Community Center - lunch and training materials are included in the
registration. Call 925-313-4151 for additional information.
For more information on domestic violence statistics in Contra Costa
County click here.
Rosie the Riveter
Memorial Dedication Ceremony
October 14th, 11 am in Richmond
Join the Commission in recognition of American
women's contribution of labor during World War II.
For more
information about this event click here.
SEPTEMBER 2000
Love Your Body Day and
Watch Out Listen Up
September 20th 2000, 12 noon to 1 pm at Moscone Center, 700 Howard Street (corner
of 4th), San Francisco, CA
Join California National
Organization for Women (NOW) in an action to raise awareness of the impact the media has
on women and girls! They will be holding a press conference and protest outside the
National Association of Radio Broadcasters Convention. Combining NOW's "Love
Your Body Day" and "Watch Out Listen Up" Campaigns.
For more information go to NOW's web site.
Walnut Festival
Twilight Parade
September 16th 2000, 6 pm, Downtown Walnut Creek
Join us in support of
the Battered Women's Alternative and their beautiful float with a gardening theme.
AUGUST 2000
Women's Equality Day
Lunch - Success!
August 26th 2000
We had relaxing and
entertaining lunch at Liberty Hotel Restaurant in Pittsburg, CA. The lunch was served in
the beautiful atmosphere of the converted hotel. We had the place to
ourselves. Over 35 women joined us to celebrate Women's Equality Day!
Pictures
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Ms. Melodee Parker, a
performance artist, entertained us in the retelling of the story and life of Nellie Bly.
Ms. Parker took us on a journey of the life and experiences of Nellie Bly. It was an
education and inspiration. We were honored with the presence of Supervisor Donna
Gerber, Mayor Mary Rocha of Antioch, and Mayor Millie Greenberg of Danville. Most
everyone else was able to bring someone special in their lives and it was a most enjoyable
time. We were able to make a contribution of the left over food to the local Antioch
shelter.
Please join us next year for
what is expected to be another wonderful event! Look here for the upcoming
announcement.
More information on Women's Equality Day
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