Collective Impact of Women

As we celebrate the 15 Year Anniversary of the Womens Foundation, we are humbled by the incredible support from the Memphis community. Through the vision of our founder, Mertie Buckman, and the WFGM Board of Directors, we are building a legacy of improving the lives of women and their families. In honor of National Womens History Month, WFGM announces the 2010 Legends Award Honorees and shares the events surrounding womens philanthropy and leadership happening(s) in March.

As we continue the work of the Womens Foundation, we are proud to serve as a collaborator to link and leverage our investors resources.

Gratefully,

2010 LEGENDS AWARD HONOREES

On March 2, 2010 at the National Civil Rights Museum, the Womens Foundation was proud to assemble the 2010 Award Honorees with the artists and writers that will pay tribute to their lifes work. The determination and passion evident in the work of Legends Award Honorees work inspires others to strive for a better community for all. The Legends Award Reception honors the efforts of the legendary women, unveils artwork in their honor and shares the story that connects Honoree and Artist through the Writers words.

2010 Legends Award Honorees, Artists and Writers

*Each Honorees Artist and Writer appears on the line adjacent to the Honorees name.

To purchase tickets to the Legends Award Reception on Tuesday, April 20, 2010, please call 901.578.9346 or e-mail tributeluncheon@wfgm.org. Reservations for the Annual Tribute Luncheon and Symposium on Thursday, April 29, 2010 can be made online.

PHILANTHROPY

REMEMBERING THE LEGACY OF IDA B. WELLS

In observance of Womens History Month (March), three womens organizations are collaborating to issue the call to women for service and social action as they remember the life and legacy of Ida B. Wells, civil rights and womens rights activist. The Womens Foundation for a Greater Memphis, the Shelby County (TN) Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., and the Delta Research and Educational Foundation (located in Washington, D.C.) are co-sponsoring a weekend celebration commemorating Wells iconic legacy of activism and service on March 12-13, 2010 in Memphis.

The commemoration features a weekend schedule of educational and entertainment activities. Proceeds from the events will benefit these organizations to empower communities by improving the lives of women and their families.

Review the event schedule and register online today.

LEADERSHIP

Ladies Night with the Grizzlies

Enjoy a night out with the girls while benefiting the Womens Foundation for a Greater Memphis and Girls Inc. Each participant will be able to attend an exclusive pre-game reception featuring games, door prizes, music, unlimited food, drink vouchers, gift bags and on-the-spot spa treatments. Registration begins at 4:00 p.m. on March 20, 2010 in the main lobby of the FedEx Forum. Photographs and pre-game reception, which takes place at Opus Restaurant in the FedEx Forum, beginning at 4:30 p.m.

Download the event flyer for more information or to order your tickets today.

SPOTLIGHT ON LOCAL PHILANTHOPY

No wrong number here! Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare donates 624 cell phones in January drive

MLH'ers "Rang Out the Old" in style by donating 624 cell phones, 540 chargers and 34 batteries during the organizations January cell phone recycling drive. The goal was to collect 565 phones, the amount donated by employees during Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcares first cell phone drive held in late 2008.

Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare employees tally donated cell phones, chargers and batteries.

All of the phones will be put to good use. Some phones will be refurbished and given to the elderly and vulnerable for contacting 911 and other emergency agencies. Other phones and equipment will be recycled to raise money for programs led by the Womens Foundation for a Greater Memphis. An unexpected bonus in this years campaign was the involvement of Cummins, Inc. Memphis Distribution Center. Le Bonheur Community Outreach social worker Tiombe Plair told her husband, Kevin (Cummins HR leader), about the drive, and he put a collection box at his office. Cummins employees donated 28 phones and 25 chargers.

Calendar of Events

The 26th Annual Women of Achievement Awards Celebration

Sunday, March 14 starting at 4 p.m.
The Holiday Inn - University of Memphis, 3700 Central Avenue.

2010 Award Recipients:

Courage - Teri Craven
Determination - Onie Johns
Heritage - Phoebe Fairgrave Omlie
Heroism - Jasmine Gray
Initiative - Rev. Sonia Louden Walker
Steadfastness - LaVerne Tolley Gu

Dr. Ruby Payne Workshop - A Framework for Understanding Poverty

Tuesday, March 23, 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
The Teaching and Learning Academy | 2485 Union Ave.

On Cable Tonight with the Womens Foundation for a Greater Memphis

Tuesday, March 23, 6:30 p.m.
Basic Cable Channel 17

Phon-a-thon

Tuesday, March 30, 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Baptist Memorial Hospital for Women | 6225 Humphreys Boulevard

Legends Award Reception

Tuesday, April 20, 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
The Peabody Hotel, Skyway Ballroom | 149 Union Avenue

Womens Funding Network, National Conference

Thursday April 22nd - Saturday, April 24 | Denver, CO

Power of the Purse Silent Auction

Thursday, April 29, 2010, 10:00 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.
Lobby of Grand Ballroom, Memphis Cook Convention Center | 255 N. Main Street

Annual Tribute Luncheon

Thursday, April 29, 2010, 11:30 a.m. - 1:15 p.m.
Grand Ballroom, Memphis Cook Convention Center | 255 N. Main Street

Youth Leadership Forum

Thursday, April 29, 2010, 1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Memphis Cook Convention Center | 255 N. Main Street