NWHM’S LINDA DENNY NAMED WBENC PRESIDENT
NWHM National Coalition member organization The Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC), named NWHM Board Member Linda Denny as its new President on June 26, 2007. The announcement was made at WBENC’s annual Women In Business conference in Los Angeles last month, and the new role became effective on July 1.
SOUTHWEST AIRLINES PRESIDENT PRAISES NWHM
Southwest Airlines President Colleen Barrett is a long-time supporter of the National Women’s History Museum. NWHM profiled Ms. Barrett on our website in April when she was named as the recipient of the 2007 Tony Jannus Award in recognition of her contributions to the commercial aviation industry. Ms. Barrett graciously acknowledged our news item:
L: NWHM President Susan Jollie R: GFWC International President Jacquelyn Pierce
NWHM COALITION ORGANIZATION HOSTS MOTHER’S DAY TEA EVENT
On the afternoon of May 7, 2007, NWHM President Susan Jollie attended an event sponsored by NWHM National Coalition member organization the General Federation of Women’s Clubs (GFWC). GFWC International President Jacquelyn Pierce hosted the Mother’s Day Tea reception at GFWC Headquarters in Washington, D.C. Approximately 100 members, supporters, and guests attended the event, representing seven states and the District of Columbia. The reception featured finger foods, desserts, and, of course, tea! Bouquets of fresh flowers were placed in teakettles throughout the parlor and dinning rooms. Ms. Pierce was also the speaker, presenting a program entitled “The First Ladies Tea Party.” NWHM is proud to maintain such a mutually beneficial relationship with this fine organization.
Colleen Barrett, President of Southwest Airlines and long-time supporter of the National Women’s History Museum, has been chosen to receive the 2007 Tony Jannus Award honoring her contributions to the commercial aviation industry.
NWHM ADDRESSES OFFICE OF PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT
Two accomplished speakers from the National Women’s History Museum graced a Women’s History Month Special Observance Event at the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) on March 28. NWHM President Susan Jollie and Board Member Brigadier General Wilma Vaught (USAF, Ret.) were invited to address OPM employees about women in federal service, civilian and military, respectively. Read the rest of this entry »
NWHM A GREAT EDUCATIONAL RESOURCE FOR WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH
NWHM is proud to announce the redesign of its Web site (www.nwhm.org) for Women’s History Month 2007. With a new look and added content, the museum has raised its profile and is becoming a premier source of educational materials on women’s history.
GOVERNOR BILL RICHARDSON SHOWS SUPPORT FOR NWHM
A delegation of representatives from the National Women’s History Museum (NWHM), the National Foundation for Women Legislators (NFWL), and NWHM Coalition organizations took a whirlwind trip to Santa Fe on March 23 to participate in a press conference and photo op with New Mexico Governor and Democratic Presidential candidate Bill Richardson.
NWHM Co-Hosts Book Discussion About Trail-Blazing Lawyer Belva Lockwood
“I cannot vote, but I can be voted for.”
Belva Lockwood, to a reporter during her Presidential campaign in 1884
Along with the National Women’s Law Center and the George Washington University Women’s Studies Program, NWHM co-sponsored a standing-room-only book launch panel discussion and reception at the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars on March 22, 2007. Author Jill Norgren discussed her new book, Belva Lockwood: The Woman Who Would be President, with an introduction by Associate Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Read the rest of this entry »
CONGRESSWOMAN MALONEY TOURS PROPOSED NWHM SITE
On March 15, eight-term Congresswoman Carolyn Maloney (D-NY) toured the proposed site of the National Women’s History Museum with NWHM President Susan Jollie, Board Members Linda Denny and Joan Wages, and National Foundation for Women Legislators (NFWL) President Robin Read. Read the rest of this entry »
NWHM JOINS CELEBRATION OF WOMEN’S EQUALITY AT THE FINNISH EMBASSY
The Embassy of Finland in Washington hosted an invitation-only “Suffrage Birthday Bash” on March 8, International Women’s Day. The celebration commemorated the 90th anniversary of the National Women’s Party and the centenary of Finland’s universal suffrage. Read the rest of this entry »
