Welcome from the President

Dear Friends,

As we are closing out both the school year and the Women's History year, we look back on a year full of rich celebrations and great honors for women. Our March 1st Celebration of Julia Tuttle's life had a record turnout and special appearance from Mayor Tomas Regalado and the one and only, Roxy Bolton. On March 4th, we welcomed six new inductees into the Women of Impact circle. We are honored to have Maribel Balbin, Priscilla Dames Blake, Janice Powell Hopton, Susan Rubio Rivera, Stephanie Trump and Marie Paule Woodson join the class of 2012.

We would also like to personally invite the public and members of the Coalition to attend the Annual Meeting, which will be held on Saturday May 19, 2012 at the Women's Park, 10251 West Flagler St, at 10:00 a.m. We will wrap up our year at this event, and induct the 2012-2013 Officers and Board of the Women's History Coalition of Miami-Dade County, Inc. Please join us for this informative and joyous event.

Also, for those submitting nominations for the 3rd Edition of the Herstory book, please note that the deadline has been extended to December 3, 2012. But we suggest you use any down time this summer to get your resume and photo in for this special publication. If you go to our website you will find the process and address for submitting a resume and photo of your nominee. Click on the Herstory tab on top, and that will get you to the information.

It has been a please to serve as the President of this dedicated group of volunteers. I encourage you to get involved and to participate at the Board level as you learn so much and work with great leaders.

For women I remain,

Rhoda O. Shirley
President 2011-2012

Membership

Membership is open to any individuals interested in promoting and supporting women’s history efforts in Miami-Dade County. Dues are accepted on an annual basis in the following categories: 

$50           Firm/Corporation
$40           Non-profit organization
$30           Individual
$10            Student

The following volunteer opportunities are available for any member:

• Serve on the Women of Impact Committee to select and plan the annual Women of Impact event
• Serve on the Committee to plan and execute the Julia Tuttle Gravesite Ceremony each March 1st
• Speakers Bureau – serve as a speaker for classroom presentation or group speeches during Women’s History Month
• Oral Histories – serve on the committee to help document the achievements of Women of Impact

To join as a member, please contact the Treasurer for a membership application. The volunteer opportunities are listed on the application and you will receive a follow up call from the Chair of the particular committee you choose.

2011-2012 Treasurer
Margaret Slama
margaretmslama@aol.com
786-266-0185