PICTURES FROM PAST EVENTS
STEM SUMMIT USF/AAUW-JUNE 20, 2009
Yes, it is possible for the SCSW to be in two places on the same day.
The SCSW and the MCSW were co-contributors and supporters of this very important conference for middle school girls encouraging them to pursue studies and careers in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math.This event brought together over 60 middle school girls from Sarasota and Manatee counties who have a desire to study in the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) fields. The summit featured keynote speaker, Dr. Ellen Prager, a nationally-acclaimed chief scientist of the Aquarius Reef Base in Key Largo, FL, the only undersea research station. The summit also offer workshops led by top USF STEM women faculty and community leaders to give the girls a greater understanding of what the STEM fields encompass and the opportunities they provide and G. Wiz Science Museum provided research-based hands-on activities utilizing Florida’s new science standards! Through the collaboration with AAUW and Girls, Inc. and the participation of the many different community organizations such as Take Stock in Children of Sarasota County, the Boys and Girls Clubs of Sarasota County, Just for Girls, and the Girl Scouts of Gulfcoast Florida, this summit will build the girls’ confidence as well as provide them with the tools they need for educational and economic success in the STEM fields. Commissioner Carol Newnam was there to represent the SCSW as well as AAUW who was instumental in putting these Summits and Workshops together across the United States.
JUNETEENTH-JUNE 20, 2009
This community celebration of the notification of end of slavery to the former slaves in Texas-2 years after it became law-has become an annual event celebrated nationwide on the 19th of June. The Commission on the Status of Women joined with others in Sarasota to commemorate this date at MLK Park. We distributed books on Women Mean Business, Women and Mid-life Issues and Cyber-Surfing to everyone who stopped by our booth, including Mayor Richard Clapp and SCOPE's Executive Director Tim Dutton. It was very hot but the music, the soul food and the good company made the day memorable!
Angela from Angel Pies checking out our books Commissioners Gini Hyman,
Evelyn Moya and Joyce Raby staffing the SCSW booth and visiting others.
MOTHER'S DAY-MAY 10, 2009
MOTHERS AND OTHERS-STANDING WOMEN FOR PEACE
For the Third year, on Mother's Day, Standing Women for Peaceand The Commission on the Status of Women-Sarasota Countyand Americans for Peace and Justice and the Sarasota Peace Coalitiongathered at Island Park near the Children’s Fountain, US 41 Bayfront Downtown, Sarasota, FL.
MAY 9, 2009
and WOMEN AND MID-LIFE ISSUES".
Commissioner Gini Hyman Commissioner Jennifer Cohen and Whitni Bentovimof Equality Now
Audrey Cohen,Connie Goldstein and NOW Prez Meigs Glidewell
Commissioner Jennifer Cohen, Kevin Burns- Democratic Candidate for U.S. Senate , Whitni Bentovim of Equality Now
Autumn Burns and Commissioner Gini Hyman
APRIL 28, 2009
The Commission on the Status of Women-Sarasota County (SCSW) attended the Candlelight Vigil for Domestic Violence Victims and Families held on Tues, April 28, 2009, sponsored by 17th annual Sarasota county community candlelight vigil honoring victims of crime and celebrating the Victims of Crime Act which has been in place for 25 years! The vigil was held on Tuesday, April 28th from 6pm-7:30pm at the Suncoast Community Church, 8000 Hawkins Road, Sarasota . Commissioners Sgt. Rhonda DiFranco, Concetta Hollinger and Christina Farnsworth were present representing law enforcement as well as the SCSW. This year's vigil featured Retired Sgt. Rick Goff (Denise Amber Lee's father) and Sheriff Knight.
APRIL 26,2009
At the April meeting of the SCSW, two brief programs were presented . The first on Tips to Keep Safe (and what to do if accosted) in light of the recent violent crimes against women in our community. This was a panel discussion by Commissioners Rhonda DiFranco, Concetta Hollinger and Christina Farnsworth.
Commissioners Sonia Pressman Fuentes, Jane Blanchard,
Rhonda DiFranco, Christina Farnsworth, Concetta Hollinger
The second was a presentation by CSW Affilliate members Joyce Raby and Prim Judge on the need for a Sarasota Human Trafficking Task Force and Awareness Program. The SCSW voted to form a sub- Committee on Human Trafficking in Sarasota, co-chaired by Commissioner Di Franco, Joyce Raby and Prim Judge to increase awareness through programs and literature educating the public.
Alex Coe, Commissioners Gini C. Hyman, Sonia Pressman Fuentes
CSW Affilliate Members Joyce Raby, Audrey Cohen, Judy Helgager, Prim Judge, Caroline Judge
MARCH 17, 2009
On March 17, 2009 the SCSW received a Proclamation from the Sarasota County Board of County Commissioners designating MARCH 2009 WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH IN SARASOTA COUNTY
It was accepted by Gini C. Hyman, Chair and Carolyn Phillips, Affiliate SCSW Member, from Commissioner Carolyn Mason on behalf of the women of Sarasota. It is on display during March at the North Sarasota Library in the display case.
FEBRUARY 15, 2009
SCSW ANNUAL RETREAT
Commissioners Sonia Pressman Fuentes, Evelyn Moya,
Jane Blanchard, Carol Newnam, Jen Cohen. Gini C. Hyman, Audrey Cohen-guest
AUGUST 23, 2008
MCSW-SCSW WOMEN'S EQUITY DAY CELEBRATION
(Left to Right) Dr. Mona Jain, FCSW,Valerie Fisher,LWV, Dr. Meg Lowman,
Gini Hyman,Chair of SCSW,Vicki Waters,Chair of MCSW
Dr. Meg Lowman, Speaker, Dr. Kay Glasser, Honorary Chair, Dr. Mona Jain,FCSW
PROCLAMATIONS FOR WOMEN'S EQUITY DAY
THE SCSW WISHES TO THANK ALL LIKE MINDED CITIZENS AND ORGANIZATIONS WHO JOINED US AT THESE PRESENTATIONS AND ACKNOWLEGEMENTS BY OUR GOVERNMENT ENTITIES OF THE IMPORTANCE OF THE WOMEN'S RIGHT TO VOTE .
PROCLAMATIONS RECEIVED FROM:
SARASOTA COUNTY
CITY OF SARASOTA
CITY OF VENICE
THE TOWNSHIP OF LONGBOAT KEY
CITY OF NORTH PORT
MANATEE COUNTY
CITY OF BRADENTON
CITY OF PALMETTO
ANNA MARIA ISLAND COMMISSION
August 18 City of Sarasota
(cancelled because of Hurricane Fay)
Proclamation received by Commission Chair Gini Hyman and Commissioner Kim Hackett from Mayor Lou Ann Palmer and Vice-Mayor Ken Shelin
AUGUST 12 1:30 PM
Commissioners Carol Newnam, Ronnie Storch, Kim Hackett and Gini Hyman were present to receive the Proclamation from the Mayor of Venice.
CITY OF VENICE AT VENICE CITY HALL
401 W Venice Ave
Venice, FL 34285
JUNE 25, 2008 WOMEN'S INFORMATION NETWORK (WIN)
TERRACE ADMINISTRATION BLDG, ROOM 1000, 101 N. Washington Blvd, Sarasota 12N-1:30pm
An Invitational Forum of community women leaders and leaders of Women’s Organizations to give anonymous input to the SCSW on issues of vital importance to Sarasota’s women. The SCSW does not take notes or publically identify the women who attend this event. There were about 25 women present and the topic discussed was Domestic Violence between Intimate Partners. The results of the survey will be posted and discussed at a later date. Commissioner Evelyn Moya introduced the topic and survey and facilitated the discussion. Commissioner Moya is co-chair with Commissioner Rhonda DiFranco of the Women and Violence Council and Domestic Violence Committee.
JUNE 23, 2008 CELEBRATION OF LIFE FORMER CSW COMMISSIONER- CARSON KEOWN
Carson was a Mortgage Broker in Sarasota and Bradenton for many years. Prior to relocating to Sarasota, she worked with the EPA and on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC. Carson sat on the Sarasota County Advisory Commission on the Status of Women from 2001-2004. She was an advocate for women and education, financial literacy, homeownership and voting . In addition to being active on other committees, she participated in and helped arrange our Women's Panel on Affordable Housing in 2001 and, in the 4 yrs she was on the CSW, she helped 4 of our CSW members into homeownership or RE investment ownership who would not have taken that step otherwise!
About 30 present and former SCSW commissioners plus friends attended this lovely tribute and Carson will be remembered fondly by all who came in contact with her. We will miss her!
May 11 STANDING WOMEN FOR PEACE- MOTHER'S DAY!
We gathered under the trees by the Children's Fountain in Island Park off US 41 at Downtown Bayfront, Sarasota. Commissioners Jennifer Cohen, Gini Hyman and Evelyn Moya were present at the event. We were Mothers and Others including a canine contingency from Dogs for Peace! We rang bells before and after 5 mins of silence at 1PM. The Sarasota Commission on the Status of Women joined with Standing Women.Org and Americans United for Peace and Justice along with women from over 75 countries all over the world. Thank you to all that participated and all the people in the park who joined the event as we started ringing the bells! We stood for peace in our homes, in our communities, in our country and in the world for our children, grandchildren and generations into the future!
May 10 PRIDE FEST, VAN WEZEL PERFORMING ARTS HALL-
What a fun-filled and informative day the SCSW shared at the Sarasota-Manatee and Venice-North Port NOW booth! Lots of visitors and candidates stopped by to chat. Present at this event were Commissioners Jane Blanchard, Jennifer Cohen, Rhonda DiFranco, Nancy Feehan and Gini Hyman. The SCSW distributed books on Women Mean Business, Smart Surfing and Mid-Life Issues for Women as well as giving out our brochures to both the attendees and the vendors celebrating the wonderful diversity in our community and raising awareness of the Victim's Advocate Program being eliminated from the Sarasota Sheriff's budget!
Commissioners Gini Hyman, Jennifer Cohen, Jane Blanchard Candidates Sam Rosenfeld D-FLHouse70,
Barry Sullivan D-Supervisor of Elections
Nate Lawrence entertaining Dave Gustafson R-Sheriff
Young Feminist, Ashley
Inside Van Wezel
MAY 4 FLORIDA WEST COAST AVIAN SOCIETY EXOTIC BIRD EXPO, Robarts Arena, Sarasota
General Education and Awareness plus Sale of donated Avian Artwork! Over 750 people attended this event. Commissioners Jennifer Cohen, Gini Hyman, Kassandra Lewis and Evelyn Moya were present and staffed a booth to educate the public and raise awareness. We distributed books, provided by the FCSW, on Legal Rights for Women in FL, Mid-Life Issues, Women Mean Business and CyberSurfing. The CSW also sold 3 bird themed paintings that were donated to us!
Commissioners Evelyn Moya and Jennifer Cohen staffing the booth.
A red lored Amazon parrot
REORGANIZATIONAL MEETING SEPTEMBER 2007
Commissioner Jane Banchard Commissioners Carol Newnam and Kim Hackett
Commission Chair Gini C. Hyman Commissioner Ronnie Storch and guest, Karin Grandone
Commissioner Evelyn Moya Commissioner Jane Blanchard, guest Joy George, Commissioner Moya