Meetings & Events

• Commission Monthly Meetings
• Executive Committee Meetings
• Quarterly Meetings
• Notices and Events

2003 Commission Monthly Meetings

When: Third Monday of the month.

• January 6
• February 10
• March 17
• April 21
• May 19
• June 16
• July 21
• August 18
• September 15
• October 20
• November 17
• No December meeting

Where: Municipal Building
Boards and Commissions Room 221
600 Fourth Avenue

Time: 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Note: Due to construction the 5th Avenue Entrance is closed.

Accessibility: Wheel Chair Accessible on the 4th Avenue entrance.

ASL interpreted upon request. Call (206) 684-4537 at least two weeks in advance to arrange accommodations.

For more information call (206) 684-4537 or e-mail Kristin Distelhorst.

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Executive Committee Meetings

When: First Tuesday of the month.

• February 4
• March 4
• April 1
• May 6
• June 3
• July 1
• August 5
• September 2
• October 7
• November 4

Where: Arctic Building, (Corner of Third and Cherry Street)
700 Third Avenue 2nd Floor, Earl B. Smith Conference Room

Time: 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.

Accessibility: Wheel Chair Accessible on the 3rd Avenue entrance.

ASL interpreted upon request. Call (206) 684-4537 at least two weeks in advance to arrange accommodations.

For more information call (206) 684-4537 or e-mail Kristin Distelhorst.

Quarterly Meetings

The Three Commissions (Sexual Minority, Human Rights and Women's Commission) meet quarterly.

Dates: To be announced.

Where: Arctic Building (Corner of Third and Cherry Street)
700 Third Avenue 2nd Floor, Earl B. Smith Conference Room

Time: 5:30p.m. - 7:00p.m.

Accessibility: Wheel Chair Accessible on the 3rd Avenue entrance.

ASL interpreted upon request. Call (206) 684-4537 at least two weeks in advance to arrange accommodations.

For more information call (206) 684-4537 or e-mail Kristin Distelhorst.

Notices and Events

The Asian Pacific Islander Coalition of King County invites you to join them and their sister API Coalition in Pierce County, in sponsoring Asian Pacific American Legislative Day in Olympia on February 27, 2003.

Every year since 1997 API Islander Coaltion has joined community leaders and interested supporters across the state to bring thousands of community members to Olympia on Asian Pacific American Legislative Day to hear from the Governor and to speak with their legislators about priority issues of concern to the Asian Pacific American communities.

If you would like information about being a sponsor, helping to distribute flyers, publicizing the event or donating to the cost, please contact Karen Herndon, at 206 695-7582 or e-mail Karen.

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT - EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Chaya,
an innovative non-profit organization for South Asian women, is seeking an Executive Director. Candidate must have prior experience in leading an organization or equivalent experience, a deep understanding of women's issues, experience working with or an understanding of South Asian issues/communities, prior proven fundraising success and excellent written and verbal skills. Experience working with or deep understanding of South Asian issues/communities. Proven success in fundraising. Ability to think strategically and develop and implement operating plans. Ability to lead and to foster leadership. Excellent written and verbal skills, including experience with grant writing and public speaking.

Resumes should be mailed to Chaya, Attn: ED, P.O. Box 22291, Seattle, WA 98122 or emailed to aaliyah@oz.net

Development Fellowship:The Global Fund for Women San Francisco, CA.

The Global Fund has established a paid Fellowship Program to provide committed individuals with the opportunity to work in the fields of international women's rights and philanthropy.

Go to their website for application process.

Each year the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute (CHCI)
Offers Latinos from across the country the opportunity to gain hands-on experience at the policy level in Washington, DC. CHCI is currently accepting applications for the Edward Roybal Public Health Fellowship which includes round trip transportation to and from DC, a monthly stipend of $2,500, plus medical and dental benefits. The nine-month fellowship can be conducted within any organization in Washington, DC. This fellowship is an excellent opportunity for graduate Latino public health students interested in pursuing policy experience or willing to explore career possibilities in Washington, DC.

For further details check their website .

The application must be postmarked by February 28, 2003.

The ReDo Theatre Company announces upcoming "Individual Teacher" Anti-Bullying Workshops.
Because of the urgency of House Bill 1444 and to make it easier for local school districts to train their staff individually, the ReDo Theater Company is offering three separate one day Anti-Bullying Workshops. They are open for registration to individual teachers and other school personnel affected by House Bill 1444. These violence prevention workshops use fun, games, and interactive theatre to teach educators and child-care professionals effective strategies for breaking the cycle of harassment, intimidation and bullying.

Participants learn to: identify the seeds of violence in the early stages and deal with them quickly; respond at every stage in the bullying cycle; create a safe space for the victim when bullying arises; help the bully choose a positive strategy from a place of power; help the bullied to stand up, be strong, and say "No" from a place of power; help both the bully and the bullied find positive releases for anger and get help from adults.

Each workshop is open to teachers, counselors, administrators, PTA members, aides, volunteers, or anyone working with children in an educational setting.

Clock hours are available for teachers.

Shoreline Conference Center
18560 1st Ave. NE
Shoreline WA 98155
Sat., Mar. 29, 2003 10:00 am to 4:30 pm
Sat., Apr. 19th, 2003 10:00 am to 4:30 pm
$200.00 per participant. Clock hours add $38.00

To Register call 206-365-9603. A confirmation packet with directions and details will be sent within two weeks of registering! Check their site.

Effective Conflict Resolution Workshop: (March 15)
Through a series of interactive exercises, the Effective Conflict Resolution workshop leads participants to recognize the underlying issues in both group and one on one conflict situations. The workshop teaches communication skills to reduce tough, emotionally charged, inter-group tensions in order to use conflict as an opportunity for positive growth and change.

Ending Violence Workshop: (May 17)
The Ending Violence Workshop focuses on empowering strong leadership teams to support each other around ending violence. It explores participants' personal experiences with violence in order to begin to learn how to interrupt the cycle of violence. The workshop can be the centerpiece of sustained school, organizational and community strategies for the prevention of violence, or a tool for personal growth.

Special Topics Workshop: (June 7) NCBI Seattle will unveil its newest, innovative workshop design. This is your opportunity for in depth exploration of an issue which impacts us all. Please stay tuned to our website for more information on what this Special Topics Workshop will be.

All workshops will be held at Seattle Central Community College, Room 3115. Workshop fees are $30-$80/workshop (sliding scale).

To register, visit their site and click on Next Workshop.

If you have questions or want more information, call the NCBI Seattle office at 206-323-5427.

The Talbot Charitable Foundation awards $100.000
to women seeking an undergraduate degree or vocational technical degree. Scholarships are based upon financial need and each applicant must write an essay on "What Achieving a Degree Means to Me". The scholarship fund is for women who earned their high school diploma or GED at least 10 years ago and who are now seeking a college degree. Check their website.

Deadline for application is March 3, 2003.

The Women's Programs at Highline Community College
offers academic counseling, parenting support, WorkFirst services, ESL and resume workshops, computer classes, job search, and tuition assistance.

Call (206) 878-3710 ext 3340 to learn more.

The Hope Heart Institute's
Women Take Heart Education Series is quickly approaching and it's time to register!!! Register Now For This FREE Program! Where? The African American Academy 8311 Beacon Ave. S Seattle, WA 98118 When? 6:00 to 8:30 pm (hors d'oeuvres provided) How? Register for any or all sessions by calling 206-903-2214 or by e-mail.

Registration is required and space is limited!

Learn about the #1 Killer Of All WOMEN In America!
Engaging experts, interactive activities, breakout sessions, and a heart-healthy hors d'oeuvres are all part of the Women Take Heart* community outreach program that will be held on three Thursday evenings at The African American Academy in the Beacon Hill neighborhood of Seattle.

February 6th Heart Health: From Head To Toe
Speakers include: Dr. Mehmet Oz, (Best & Brightest in December's Esquire magazine) a celebrated heart surgeon and frequent guest on Oprah whose philosophy bridges the healing ways of Eastern and Western traditions; Don Greiert, from Virginia Mason whose focus is foot care and vascular disease, and Karen Sakuma, DDS who makes the case for good dental care as a means of prevention of heart disease.

February 13th Kitchen Table Wisdom
A hands-on night filled with edible activities that emphasize good nutrition for the entire family. Speakers include: Gayle Alleman, MS RD author of Save Your Child From The Fat Epidemic, personal culinary artist, Chef Amadeus, and Dr. Ben Danielson, Medical Director Odessa-Brown Medical Clinic.

February 27th Powerful Hearts, Peaceful Hearts
Leading Seattle instructors will provide various engaging exercise choices. Plus, learn how important conquering stress can be for overall health! Dan Tripps, Ph.D, author of The Heart of Success: Conversations with Notable Achievers and Professor at Seattle Pacific University will join us.

Join The Hope Heart Institute and many other community organizations including the Friends of the African American Academy, Washington State University, The Greater Seattle Chapter of the LINKS Incorporated, Powerful Schools and others for this exciting series!

UW Study Seeks African American Families
The Family Health Project at the University of Washington is looking for African American families with a child between the ages of 7-8 to participate in a study on family relationships and communication. All information is confidential. Families have the opportunity to receive up to $1,280 for participation in the study.

Please call (206) 543-8089 or e-mail.

In the past, African American families have been under-represented in scientific research. By participating in this study, families will have the opportunity to share their stories. Study results will be used to produce publications on health family communication. Community discussion groups will follow the completion of the study to help families improve communication. The study aims to help eradicate misconceptions and negative stereotypes about the African American family, and in particular the African American father. The study, headed by Dr. Sybil Carrère and Dr. John Gottman, is designed to examine how family communication styles influence children's development, physical health, academic achievement, mental health, and peer relationships. The study is seeking families who are legally married The study is funded by the National Institute of Mental Health, and is a longitudinal study that takes place over four years of a child's life. The study is affiliated with the Departments of Psychology and Family and Child Nursing at the University of Washington.

SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY FOR LOW-INCOME WOMEN
Every year the Jeannette Rankin Foundation (JRF) awards scholarships to women 35 years of age and older who, through undergraduate or vocational education, are seeking to better themselves, their families and their communities. All applicants for this scholarship must be: Women, at least 35 years of age as of April 1, 2003. U.S. citizens. Pursuing a technical/vocational degree, an associate degree, or a first bachelor degree. Enrolled or accepted in an accredited school for the fall of 2003. Low-income.

The deadline to apply is March 1, 2003. To find the exact income guidelines for this program, or to apply, go to their website.

Asian American Women: Issues, Concerns and Responsive Human and Civil Rights Advocacy, authored by Lora Jo Foo and published by The Ford Foundation.

This book reveals the struggles of Asian American women at the bottom of the socio-economic ladder where hunger, illness, homelessness, sweatshop labor, exposure to hazardous chemicals and even involuntary servitude are everyday realities. The book captures the suffering and also the fighting spirit of Asian American women who have waged social and economic justice campaigns and founded organizations to right the wrongs inflicted against them.

Pathways for Homemakers in Transition
The Pathway for Women YWCA offers help with job search strategies, education and training. These programs are offered through Pathways for Women YWCA in Lynnwood, Edmonds Community College Women's Program, Everett Community College Women's Center, Shoreline Community College and the Everett Public Library.

For more information call 425-774-9843 ext 234.

University of Washington Women's Center - Become a Making Connections Mentor Join Making Connections for the wonderful opportunity to become involved in the life of a high school student who is interested in pursing higher education and exploring different career paths. Through fun, interactive workshops and individual attention, Making Connections captures the imagination of young people, especially young women, and supports their interest in Science, Math and Technology. As a mentor, you develop a unique one on one relationship with a student in need of support.

To get involved or for more info, please contact: Kari Pederson UW Women’s Center (206) 616-2366 or e-mail. Our passion is to empower students to unlock their potential and make positive life choices!

Helpful Site for Small Business
This site http://www.businesslaw.gov/ is designed to provide small business owners with information on regulations and laws such as licenses, permits, patents, workers compensation issues, and other regulatory matters. The site has been called "the best online resource" of information for these matters by WIRED, Hispanic Business, and the Socio-Technical Research Applications of Washington D.C.

Third Wave Foundation Offers Support to Young Women Activists and Their Organizations Deadline:
Date: October 1 and April 1, annually

The Third Wave Foundation provides resources through a variety of programs to support the cutting-edge work of young women activists. The foundation's grantmaking provides direct financial support to young women activists and the organizations they lead. The foundation accepts proposals for projects that benefit, target, are devised by, and led by women between the ages of 15 and 30, with an emphasis on low-income women, differently abled women, women of color, and lesbian and bisexual women. Grants are offered in the following areas: The Reproductive Rights Fund supports activities that directly expand young women's rights and access to reproductive health care and education. The Fund awards grants to support the training of new abortion providers and increase access to reproductive healthcare services in underserved areas. In the absence of such programs, the Fund also provides emergency grants for abortion procedures, covering portions of medical costs and/or travel. (Emergency grants are considered on an ongoing and immediate basis.) The Organizing and Advocacy Fund supports organizing and activism work that exists to challenge sexism, racism, homophobia, economic injustice, and other forms of oppression. Grants are provided for both specific projects and general operating support. The Scholarship Program is available to all full-time or part-time students age 30 and under who are enrolled in, or have been accepted to, an accredited university, college, vocational/technical school, or community college. The primary criterion for funding is financial need. Within the scholarship program, the Woodlake Fund provides scholarships for young women of color who prioritize social justice and the work done in the spirit of justice and equality over academic performance and who integrate social justice into all areas of their lives. Students applying for grants should also be involved as activists, artists, or cultural workers working on issues such as racism, homophobia, sexism, or other forms of inequality. Scholarships range in amount from $1,000 and $5,000 each. The foundation also is offering a special fund through the end of 2002 to provide support to young women working toward social justice in the political and social aftermath of the attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon. Funding is available for activist work that broadens the range of responses to the 9/11 tragedy. (Proposals for the September 11th Emergency Fund must be received before the last Monday of each month.) For complete application guidelines, see the Third Wave Foundation website.

FREE Parenting Classes
Location: Hopelink, 14812 Main St, Bellevue, WA

Parents learn: basic child development, nurturing communication, disciplinary measures that work, and more! Meet other parents. Share ideas about how to be a better parent. Ask a professional questions about parenting. For parents with children at all stages of development. Free childcare will be provided during both classes.

To register parents should call 425-943-7577. You may join the class at any date.

Wednesday, February 26
"Finding a Great Job in Tough Times"
Employment & Education Fair (5th Annual)
Time: 9:30am to 2:00pm
Keynote Speaker Robin Ryan will speaking from 9:30am to 10:15am in the West Building Auditorium (W404)
The Fair Location: Lake Washington Technical College, East Building Mall, 11605 132nd Ave. N.E., Kirkland

Keynote speaker Robin Ryan will be speaking on "Finding a Great Job in Tough Times" from 9:30am to 10:15am in the West Building Auditorium (W404). Robin Ryan is one of the nation's foremost career authorities and best selling author of six books including: 60 Seconds & You're Hired!; Winning Resumes; Winning Cover Letters; and What to Do With the Rest of Your Life. Local employers will be on hand to answer questions and workshops will be offered between 9:30am and 1:00pm. Lake Washington Technical College offers cutting-edge professional, career and technical training which rapidly and affordably qualifies students for opportunities in today's job market. LWTC offers training opportunities in over 100 degree and certificate programs in hospitality & service, allied health, industrial technology, business, and information technology. Free parking.

For more information, contact Kathy Floyd at 425-739-8212.

February 27th through March 29th
"WOMEN WITH BALLS" benefit to support Noel House Programs
Time: The Bathhouse Theater
Location: 7312 W. Greenlake Dr. N. Seattle

Benefit to support Noel House Programs. Last summer's wildly successful production "Women with Balls" played to nightly standing ovations. Preview night is "Pay What You Can" in support of Noel House Programs. Noel House Programs is King County's largest provider of services to homeless single women homeless population. Long-time Seattle favorite, comedian Peggy Platt will be opening the show.

For reservations, please call Joanne Conger at 206-956-9366 or email.

March and April: Spring Domestic Violence Training
Presented by: Domestic Abuse Women's Network
35 hours of intensive domestic violence training
The training is perfect for: volunteers, new advoctes, interns, staff needing a refresher course, anyone needing training on Domestic Violence and Domestic Violence Relief Workers.

For more information see pdf document.

Friday March 7 and 14, 2003
Skills Training for Group Facilitators
Time: 10:00am to 2:00pm
Location: Safeco Conference Center, 306 23 Avenue S, Suite 200

This is a two day 8 hour workshop taught by Bob Groeshell of Seattle Central Community College.

For more information: Jill Cunningham Key Trainings for Human Service Providers 206-760-2962.

Saturday, March 8
Sarah Jones performing "Waking the American Dream"
Time: TBA
Location: Kane Hall 130, University of Washington Sarah Jones performing "Waking the American Dream"

Internationally known and award-winning poet and actor, Sarah Jones, will present the premier of her new play "Waking the American Dream", a moving collage of hopes and struggles of ten diverse immigrants to the United States. Ms. Jones will portray characters personally affected by the September 11th tragedies, as well as other immigrants who strive each day to achieve the American dream. The play celebrates the contributions of immigrants and tackles the difficult circumstances in which immigrants find themselves.

Call to register and for more information to the UW Women's Center at 206-685-1090.

Thursday, March 6, 2003
Time: 10 am
Location: State Capitol Olympia, Washington

Asian Pacific American (APA) Legislative Day Organized by Asian Pacific Islander Coalition (APIC)-- King County, Pierce County, and Snohomish County.

For questions and for more information, please contact: King County: (206) 695-7582 Pierce County: (253) 535-4202 Snohomish County: (425) 388-9307 Other Counties: (206) 694-6796.

March 10-27, Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays
Pathways for Women
Time: 9:30-3:00
Location: St Peter by the Sea Lutheran Church, 1212 9th Ave N, Edmonds, WA.

The Pathways for Women YWCA offers help with job search strategies, education and training.

Call 425-258-2766 ext 226 for information.

Thursday, April 3, 2003
"The Art of Dining "
Location: Paramount Theater
An evening of splendid food and art to support women and girls presented by the Women's Funding Alliance. Details to be announced.

For Information call (206)467-6733.

April 14, 2003
Skills Building for Cultural Competency

For more information or to register for trainings, contact Truc Thanh Nguyen by e-mail or call at (206) 325-2542.

To see the event flyer.