NYS Women Inc News

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We are a non-profit state federation. Our membership includes women and men of every age, race, religion, political party and socio-economic background. We are a leading advocate on work-life balance and workplace equity issues.

In this section, you will read recent news releases and advocacy concerns as well as view our opinion editorials and letters to the editor. Members of the press who are writing about issues of concern to working women are encouraged to contact our Communications Committee at [email protected].

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New York State Women Inc. is in the process of collecting scholarship award information from our local chapters. We believe that this information will help promote New York State Women Inc. to both members and nonmembers. Once the information is compiled, it will be listed on the NYSW, Inc. website.

In 2004 the NY Grace LeGendre Endowment Fund began awarding Special Grants to organizations in order to sponsor educational or research opportunities which would further the advancement of working women.

At our December meeting, the Tech Valley chapter voted to change the way we handle dues. Like most chapters, we have been operating under the current system. The dues notice is generated by State.

We have had many members ask what they can do to help those devastated by Hurricane Sandy.  At this time, we have been asked to support the Red Cross and their efforts to assist storm victims.  As we learn more from our chapters that were affected and what they might specifically need, we will pass along the information.  Thank you all for your willingness to help! http://www.redcross.org/hurricane-sandy

Announcing the Theme for National Women's History Month March 2013 - Women Inspiring Innovation Through Imagination: Celebrating Women in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics

November is Native American Heritage Month - What started at the turn of the century as an effort to gain a day of recognition for the significant contributions the first Americans made to the establishment and growth of the U.S., has resulted in a whole month being designated for that purpose.

The Governor has signed the Domestic Violence legislation - http://www.governor.ny.gov/press/102512domesticviolencelegislation

The proposed revisions to the bylaws were presented at the Board of Directors Meeting and Special/Member Meeting on October 13, 2012 and were approved.

The Grace Legendre Endowment Fund, Inc. is pleased to announce its 2013 GLEF Fellowship competition open to New York State women enrolled in graduate study for a masters or doctoral degree at colleges and universities throughout New York State.

The workshops for Sunday Oct 14th are now finalized. We have a great line up with two tracks - one for members and one for leadership. View all the workshops PDF

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