Diva
Net
Thursday,
April 24, 2008
(DIVA stands for Dynamic, Innovative, Vocal and Active)
The mission of Diva Net is to increase the strength of networking circles
for professional women working in Madison and St. Clair counties by creating
events that will assist them in making new contacts and to offer professional
education that will continue to develop their networking and professional
skills.
EVENT SPONSORS:
Click Here to View Event Flyer!
Event Event Timeline:
4:30PM - Registration
5:00PM - Welcome & Introduction
5:15PM - Dinner & Informal Networking
6:00PM - Keynote Speaker
7:00PM - Conclusion
Advance Ticket Price: $30 per person
Door Ticket Price: $35 per person
Pre-Registration Deadline is April 11, 2008
Registrations will be processed by: Big Brothers Big Sisters of SWIL,
credit cards will be accepted
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The keynote speaker will be |
Steering Committee Members:
Barbara Cempura-Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southwestern Illinois
Lisa Smith-Gateway Center
Lynda Tite-First Clover Leaf Bank
Missy Athmer-Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southwestern Illinois
Martha Morse-Meridian Bank
Dianna Barron
Nancy Bivens, WBGZ Radio
Jeannine Kelly-Alton Steel
Martha Smith-First National Bank of Staunton
Brenda Zampaglione
Wendi Valenti-Collinsville Chamber of Commerce
Karen McAtee-The Bank of Edwardsville
Pamala Funk-City of O'Fallon
Pamela Perlmutter-Girl Scouts of River Bluffs Council
Bernadette Duvernoy, Hayner Library
Lori Ehlers-Coyote Management
Sally Crook-SunCon Builders
All guests are encouraged to bring professional suits that are clean
and in good repair to the event. They will be donated to:
Dress for Success
Midwest
Dress For Success is a program that helps low-income women make tailored
transitions into the workforce. Each Dress For Success client receives
one suit when she has an interview and a second suit when she lands the
job. Every suit that is donated to Dress For Success is given away to
a woman who is on the road to independence. No fees are charged to the
clients or to organizations that utilize the service. In the past ten
years, Dress For Success Midwest has suited over 8,000 women for job
interviews. (Offices are located in Southwest IL, St. Louis and St. Charles.)
www.dressforsuccess.org/midwest
All profits from the event will be donated to:
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southwestern Illinois
Big Brothers Big Sisters seeks to provide a mentor for every
child who wants and needs one. In 2007, the agency served more than 1,300
youth
in Clinton, Madison, Monroe and St. Clair counties. A contribution from
Diva Net would be used to expand the number of girls matched with Big
Sisters. Girls matched in a one-to-one relationship with a Big Sister
demonstrate improvement in competence, social skills, academics and in
relationships with their friends and family members.
www.bbbsil.org
and
The Girl Scouts -
River Bluff Council / In School Scouting Program
In School Scouting Program (ISS)
The River Bluffs Council, in collaboration with the East St. Louis School
District #189, offers ISS to 1300 low-income, under served girls in
grades 1 - 5 in 12 schools and 1 - 8 in one school. Weekly Brownie
(grades 1-3) and Junior (grades 4 -8) Girl Scout meetings are offered
during the school day for 32 weeks for 30-45 minutes during a special
activity period. Girls learn leadership skills, the benefit of listening
to peers, the value of respect, and the process of positive conflict
resolution. Program modules consisting of math, science, the environment,
arts, personal fitness and well being provide opportunities for girls
to try new things, take risks, and challenge themselves for the future.
ISS is vital to these at-risk girls so they may overcome their surroundings
and grow up to be strong, caring and responsible women.