CHARLES COUNTY COMMISSION FOR WOMEN 2009 ANNUAL REPORT

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1 CHARLES COUNTY COMMISSION FOR WOMEN 2009 ANNUAL REPORT PRESENTED TO THE CHARLES COUNTY COMMISSIONERS CHARLES COUNTY GOVERNMENT BUILDING LA PLATA, MARYLAND WEDNESDAY, JUNE 17, 2009 BY CHRISTINE MARIE PARKER, CHAIR

2 CONTENT 1 ABOUT US STRATEGIC GOALS 3 BUDGET Charles County Commission for Women cccw@charlescounty.org

3 ABOUT US FY 2009 Members Officers Elizabeth Benson, MEd FCN RN Hon. Lorraine Berry Roberta Berry Corae Briscoe Sharon Brown Dr. Maria Bryant Claudia Hansley Trena Jones Rona Kelley Carole King Carolyn Mills Christine Parker, CFP Jocelyn Fisher Perkins, Esq. Rosemary Raiman Robin Walthour Diane Warren Vivian Warren Charles County Commission for Women PAST CHAIRS Anne Creveling, Darlene Adams, Marian Bruemmer, Rosemary Raiman, Deborah Bennett, OFFICERS Christine Parker, Chair Diane Warren, Vice Chair Vivian Warren, Treasurer Robin Walthour, Secretary

4 ABOUT US MISSION Advocates for Women and Families OBJECTIVES Act as a referral agency Encourage volunteer programs Publicize activities and services COMMISSION FOR WOMEN Re established in member citizen's group Appointed 4 yr term, 2 term limit Represent all regions & diversity of the county Non political, non partisan Encourage education & job training CONTACT US Promote public forums Charles County Government Building Publicize newly passed legislation , Promote continuing equal opportunity Toll Free Focus on current family issues Mail: P.O. PO Box 2150 La Plata, Maryland URL: Charles County Commission for Women cccw@charlescounty.org Meetings are held 2 nd Thursday of the Month 6:30PM

5 STANDING COMMITTEES Education Health & Aging Family Issues Public Relations Trena Jones Chair Claudia Hansley Chair Roberta Berry Chair Sharon Brown Chair Offer leadership training programs Assess availability of job training and job opportunities Foster self esteem for pre-teens and teens Promote affordable housing Investigate other issues (living wills, nursing homes, and health insurance) Develop a plan for identifying pressing family issues in the county Implement plan Inform public on role of commission Foster collaboration among women Develop a comprehensive contact database Charles County Commission for Women cccw@charlescounty.org

6 SPECIAL COMMITTEES Women s Fair Awards Banquet Technology Roberta Berry and Darlene Breck Co-Chairs Annual Women s Fair Lead a volunteer steering committee with partnering agencies Present an education forum for women Claudia Hansley Chair Annual banquet recognizes individuals who have made a major contribution or given outstanding service Robin Walthour Chair Develop a plan for E-newsletter, web site and technology Charles County Commission for Women cccw@charlescounty.org

7 LIASON REPRESENTIVES CCCW Liasion Representatives WNAC Reception for Young Women Professionals 5 th Congressional District Women s Nt Network kadvisory Council (WNAC) Charles County Diversity Forum Planning Committee Charles County Emergency Homeless Shelter Committee Maryland Commission for Women Partnership for a Healthier Charles County Charles County Commission for Women cccw@charlescounty.org Hon. Steny Hoyer, 5 th Congressional District and Christine Parker, CCCW Chair and WNAC representative hosted WNAC reception at her home on July 13, 2008.

8 FY2009 ANNUAL BUDGET $2,000 Total Annual Budget E-Newsletter 10% Meetings 16% Hosted Events 80% Charles County Commission for Women

9 2009 STRATEGIC GOALS Commission for Women Strategic Planning Meeting held Sept. 13, 2009 at Civista Medical Center, La Plata, MD. Commissioner Edith J. Patterson attended as our guest speaker. 1. Host 4 premiere women events 2. Present Workshops for Wise Women Channel 95, community outreach 3. Launch WISE WOMEN Quarterly e Newsletter. Publicize newly passed legislation, activities, andservices services, promote programs and forums 4. New CCCW Brochure 5. Maintaincurrent Web site

10 FY09 YEAR IN REVIEW Executive Committee Executive Committee Members Host Monthly Workshops for Wise Christine Parker Women Series, Oct Sept.* Diane Warren Present $100 CCCW Women s History Vivian Warren Month Award at CCBOE Student History Fair Day* Robin Walthour Liaison MD Commission for Women and 5 th Congressional District, WNAC* Moderator, Charles County Health Forum, with 5 th Congressional District.* Present at the Ladies of the NAACP Annual Tea, May* Create new CCCW Brochure* Host New Member Reception, Apr. Host Monthly Meetings * New activities in 2009

11 Workshop for Wise Women A FREE PUBLIC program celebrating Women s History Month for adults and students which includes a lecture, gallery exhibit and buffet dinner banquet. HARRIET TUBMAN MEET THE WOMAN LECTURE Actress Gwendolyn Briley Strand discussed the life of this remarkable woman and provide a Power Point photographic p exhibit made possible with a grant by the Maryland Humanities Council and other sponsors. HARRIET TUBMAN HISTORY DAY GALLERY EXHIBIT The Gallery Exhibit featured 2009 Charles County Board of Education History Day projects by local students celebrating Women s History Month. A Tribute to Harriet Tubman Celebrating Women s History Month Mar. 12, 2009, Bel Alton H.S. Alumni Association

12 CCCW Brochure Charles County Commission for Women

13 FY09 YEAR IN REVIEW Health and Aging Committee Exhibitor Matters of the Female Heart, Civista Women s Health, Feb. Registration volunteer Charles County Walk America, March of Dimes, Apr. Liaison attend Partnership for a Healthier Charles County Members Claudia Hansley Vivian Warren * New activities in 2009

14 HEALTH OF WOMEN Major Health and Aging Issues 1. Critical shortage of physicians/specialists 2. Access to quality healthcare and dental care for uninsured or underinsured 3. Mothers receiving no or late prenatal care 4. Mental health and substance abuseneeds 5. Obesity related diseases, such as heart disease, stroke and diabetes, and cancer among leading causes of death. Source: 5 th Congressional District, WNAC, Charles County Women s Healthcare Forum, Jul. 23, Panelist presentations are uploaded on the web site. Charles County Commission for Women cccw@charlescounty.org

15 FY09 YEAR IN REVIEW Family Issues Committee Host Women s Fair, Mar. Resume Writing Seminar at Angel s Watch Regional Shelter, Jun.* Attend MLAW Legislative, Jan. Liaison Unity Community Planning Committee* & Emer. Homeless Shelter Committee Meetings Family Issues Members Roberta Berry Lorraine Berry Sharon Brown Diane Warren Vivian Warren * New activities in 2009

16 A Women s JJourney y to Wellness Saturday, March 6-7, 2009 College of Southern Maryland Campus, La Plata, MD. Steering Committee members included representatives of the Charles County Commission for Women, Civista Health, College of Southern MD, Longevity Studios, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Nu Zeta Omega Chapter, Southern MD Women s League and Zonta Club of Charles County. y Pictured Left to Right: Agnes Lilly, Nikeshi Free King, Hon. Lorraine Berry, Diane Warren, Jane Pomponio, Darlene Breck (Co Chair), Vivian Warren, Roberta Berry (Co Chair), Annie Sutten, Christine Parker and Joyce Riggs. Parker, Riggs Photos courtesy of exhibitor Irving Harris Photography y

17 Exhibit Hall Photos courtesy of exhibitor Irving Harris Photography

18 Photos courtesy of exhibitor Irving Harris Photography Friday Keynote Speaker: The Honorable Theresa A. Nolan, retired Circuit Court Judge for Prince George s County and Non Profit ExhibitorsandCertificateof of Appreciation presented by the Southern MD Women s League. Saturday Keynote Speaker: Elizabeth Ross, MD, Cardiologist, Internal Medicine, Washington Hospital Center The breakout sessions were conducted by Joyce Riggs, ACSM, Civista Health, Inc., Ginny Crane, Meditation and Wellbeing Consultant, Christine Parker, CFP, Parker Financial, LLC, Barrie Zucal, MS, The Global Coach, and Gladys Wilkins, MS, PA C, Civista Women's Health Center, respectively. Harris Art Studio Fran s Nu Image Radiology Imaging Longenberger Baskets 45 Health and Wellness, Business and Agency Exhibitors. Civista Health May Kay Makeovers

19 SHELTER AND SAFETY OF WOMEN Major Issues 1. Shortage of shelter for women victims of domestic violence and their families 2. Current shelter serving tri county area is often full resulting in a long wait list Charles County Commission for Women cccw@charlescounty.org

20 FY09 YEAR IN REVIEW Education Committee ConductedSenior MockInterviews at Lackey H.S. Exhibitor Working Women s Day, Chamber of Commerce, Apr. Postponed to Fall Teen Forum* Education Committee Members Trena Jones Claudia Hansley Carole King Rosemary Raiman * New activities in 2009

21 Working The Commission conducted an informal Women s Day survey to learn about access to health Celebration care and education needs of working women. Charles County Commission for Women Exhibited at the Charles County Working Women s Day Celebration hosted by the Charles County Chamber of Commerce on April, 2008 at the Waldorf Jaycees. The exhibit booth was organized by Education Committee Chair Trena Jones, Rosemary Raimen and Claudia Hansley. Forty five (45) working women completed a survey and indicated a need for more information on: health & nutrition financial fitness care giving ing Family matters smallbusiness workshops

22 EDUCATION AND JOBS FOR WOMEN Major Issues 1. Rising unemployment due to economic downturn and layoffs 2. Financial insecurity and unmanageable debt resulting in foreclosures, bankruptcy, and defaults 3. Lower education savings bl balances, access to student tloans 4. Career readiness internship opportunities for young adults Charles County Commission for Women

23 FY09 YEAR IN REVIEW Public Relations Committee Subscribe to Constant Contact for E Newsletter and Press Release Distribution Launch Wise Women Quarterly e Newsletter, Jan.* Public Relations Committee Members Sharon Brown Robin Walthour (Technology) * New activities in 2009

24 FY09 YEAR IN REVIEW Special Committees Host Awards Banquet, Sept. Web site Project Picture of 2007 Awards Banquet Honorees Awards Banquet Committee Members Claudia Hansley Roberta Berry Sharon Brown Trena Jones Jocelyn Perkins Diane Warren Vivian Warren Technology Committee Members Robin Walthour Wlh Dr. Maria Bryant * New activities in 2009

25 THANK YOU