2010 PEACE THROUGH BUSINESS Mentor Application Mentorship Week is June 12 – 18, 2010
We are in search of women business owners to mentor 30 women from Afghanistan and Rwanda who will be traveling to the United States June 12 – 18, 2010. If you are interested in this life changing experience, please submit the following application. (NOTE: An asterisk indicates a required field.)
Bennett stands proudly next to 2008 PEACE THROUGH BUSINESS Afghan graduate, Muzghan Wafeq.
Congratulations to Kathy Bennett, an Institute funder and mentor, for her company’s recent award and nationwide recognition earlier this month at the Association of Independent Corrugated Converters (AICC)’s International Package Design Competition.
Bennett Packaging took the GRAND prize – the judge’s award for best in show. And it was their first year to enter!
We are so proud that such successful women business owners and businesses are affiliated with our organization!
Maintain ultimate responsibility for ensuring that all chapter requirements are met and that the chapter is operated according to the specifications of the Association charter
Oversee and coordinate activities of all other officers, board members, committee chairs, etc.
Plan and run monthly/quarterly meetings
Solicit volunteers for the Program Committees and oversee its activities, including:
Identifying, selecting and handling all arrangements with speakers
Identifying, arranging and coordinating logistics meetings
Soliciting input from chapter members regarding potential topics
Establish and oversee committees as necessary
Write monthly president’s message for newsletter
Develop, assist, motivate, and recognize all other officers
Coordinate election of officers for next year
Train Vice-President, turn over all records and documents, and ensure smooth transition to next administration
Vice President/Membership Director
Assist the President as required and assume her duties when necessary
Coordinates chapter/member involvement in community projects
Develop (with the Institute and chapter officers) and oversee implementation of an annual plan for member recruitment and retention
Solicit volunteers for the Membership Committee and oversee its activities, including:
Greeting and welcoming attendees at chapter events and identifying new member
Train new VP/Membership Director, turn over all records and documents, and ensure smooth transition to next administration
Secretary
Record minutes at each meeting
Keep chapter membership database up to date based upon monthly roster
Verify members’ address/telephone/email/preferred mailing address and notify the Institute of any updates
Coordinate monthly report with the Institute
Maintain records of chapter correspondence and minutes and assist with chapter correspondence as required
Compile, write and distribute monthly newsletter (with input from other officers)
Prepare and print annual member directory
Train new Secretary, turn over all records and documents, and ensure smooth transition to next administration.
Treasurer
Responsible and accountable for all chapter money
Prepare annual budget
Maintain chapter accounts and record
Based upon income and expenses, update budget monthly and prepare monthly account summaries for the Institute, Association President, and Facilitator
Collect money and issue receipts at all chapter functions
Train new Treasurer, turn over all records and documents, and ensure smooth transition to next administration.
In-Country Facilitator
Hold strategic planning meeting with chapter President and Vice President to determine chapter goals, objectives and strategies
Terry Neese with Rwanda's Ambassador to the United States James Kimonyo and Rwanda's Minister of Gender Jeanne D’Arc Mujawamariya.
The Institute’s PEACE THROUGH BUSINESS program was one of four programs in all of Oklahoma named as a “Program Making a Difference” at the Journal Record’s annual Woman of the Year forum and dinner. About 500 people attended the dinner on Oct. 1 hosted at the Cox Business Services Convention Center. Attendees included Oklahoma business owners, city and state officials, as well as sponsors of the event.
Special guests at the event included Rwanda’s Ambassador to the United States, James Kimonyo, Rwanda’s Minister of Gender Dr. Jeanne D’Arc Mujawamariya, and Rwandan genocide survivor and author Immaculee Ilibagiza. Ilibagiza’s life was changed after she and seven other women lived in a cramped bathroom for 91 days in order to survive the horrific genocide in 1994.
Rwanda and its people soon tugged on the heart strings of Mary Melon, publisher of the Journal Record, after she hosted 2008 PEACE THROUGH BUSINESS student, Goretti Kabuto.
The 2009 Woman of the Year was awarded to Oklahoma City’s assistant manager, Catherine O’Connor. The award is given to an Oklahoma woman to in recognition of her service to her community and her leadership in business.
2010 PEACE THROUGH BUSINESS
Application for Village Instructor: Rwanda
This position will be dependent on the creation of a classroom site being developed in an outlying village in your country. The commitment of a minimum of five students is required for the development of a village classroom site. This position is an opportunity to meet the requirements of the Pay It Forward component of PEACE THROUGH BUSINESS.
Note: Applications must be received by Monday, October 12, 2009.
Village Instructor will be selected by Friday, October 16, 2009. You must complete and submit the application at the same time.
2010 PEACE THROUGH BUSINESS
Application for Village Instructor: Afghanistan
This position will be dependent on the creation of a classroom site being developed in an outlying village in your country. The commitment of a minimum of five students is required for the development of a village classroom site. This position is an opportunity to meet the requirements of the Pay It Forward component of PEACE THROUGH BUSINESS.
Note: Applications must be received by Monday, October 12, 2009.
Village Instructor will be selected by Friday, October 16, 2009. You must complete and submit the application at the same time.
2010 PEACE THROUGH BUSINESS
Application for In-Country and Alumnae Association Facilitator: Afghanistan
Classes will be held in Kabul, Afghanistan and Kigali, Rwanda. Additional classroom sites in outlying villages may be developed.
Note: Applications must be received by Monday, October 12, 2009.
Facilitator will be selected by Friday, October 16, 2009. You must complete and submit the application at the same time.
2010 PEACE THROUGH BUSINESS
Application for In-Country and Alumnae Association Facilitator: Rwanda
Classes will be held in Kabul, Afghanistan and Kigali, Rwanda. Additional classroom sites in outlying villages may be developed.
Note: Applications must be received by Monday, October 12, 2009.
Facilitator will be selected by Friday, October 16, 2009. You must complete and submit the application at the same time.
KUNM featured an interview about the 2009 PEACE THROUGH BUSINESS program on Albuquerque’s local radio show, Women’s Focus. Hear from Terry Neese, Kay Carrico and Deborah Kagwisagye. Kagwisagye is a 2009 PEACE THROUGH BUSINESS student from Rwanda who mentored with Albuquerque businesswoman, Carrico.
‘Enterprising Women’ spotlights PEACE THROUGH BUSINESS program and 2009 graduate
The latest issue of ‘Enterprising Women‘ showcases information regarding our 2011 PEACE THROUGH BUSINESS program, as well as an in-depth article featuring Sarah Mukandutiye, a 2009 PEACE THROUGH BUSINESS graduate. Monica Smiley, publisher and CEO of the publication, has been a longtime supporter of the Institute. Click here to read Monica’s Publisher’s Note and the [...]
Nonprofit leader is working to help Afghan women, girls Q: What’s happening with the U.S.-Afghan Women’s Council? You and other members recently met in Washington with Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and other dignitaries. A: The council was sanctioned in 2002 by President George W. Bush and Afghanistan President Hamid Karzai. I was appointed to [...]
Awards & honors Oklahoma City businesswoman Terry Neese was recognized last week with the 2010 Women’s Business Enterprise (WBE) Hall of fame award. The national award honors individuals, companies, and organizations that have demonstrated exemplary leadership and support in the success of women’s business initiatives //
Betty, a 2010 PEACE THROUGH BUSINESS graduate, co-owns Solidarity Academy School, a secondary private school in Rwanda. Mentored by Dr. Freda Deskin, Founder of ASTEC Charter School, Betty has been paying forward the education and training she received from our program and was kind enough to share it with us! Good morning Terry, I am [...]
Business hall of fame to honor Neese Terry Neese of Oklahoma City will be presented the 2010 Women’s Business Enterprise Hall of Fame award on Thursday in Dallas. The national award honors individuals, companies, and organizations for leadership and support in the success of women’s business initiatives. “This is an exceptional award to bring home [...]
Oklahoma Lt. Governor Jari Askins receives Afghan gift
Lt. Governor Jari Askins accepted a hand-made, personalized soccer ball from Terry Neese, President, IEEW. Terry delivered the ball on behalf of 2007 PEACE THROUGH BUSINESS graduate Taj Sirat. Taj’s company, Greenway Manufacturing produces all types of balls, employing over 250 Afghan women. Taj wished to express her gratitude to Lt. Governor Askins for her [...]