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January 12
Thursday at Noon
FREE
Registration required:
Call (843) 763-7333 or email to register.
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Brown Bag Lunch Series at Noon Useful and interesting information on a wide variety of topics
An Inexpensive Retirement - Travel and Volunteer
Hear how one woman does retirement by volunteering around the US. Barbara Traynor, Author, Second Career Volunteer
Business Sponsor: Sandpiper
Media Sponsor: The Little Black Book for every busy woman
Refreshment Sponsor: Costco |
January 14Saturday
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Registration required
$25 C4W Members
$35 Non Members
Snacks provided by Costco Wholesale
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Women Writers Forum Discussions on the art and business of writing
Building (and Juggling) a Freelance Writing Life The freelance writer is only sometimes a "writer" -- she's also the freelance idea-generator/researcher /interrogator /marketer/editor -- the work is both rewarding and challenging because there are so many facets to it. We'll explore what those various components are, help you identify your freelance strengths and weaknesses, and strategize ways to play up your strengths to create a rewarding niche that works for you. Start the New Year off right by retooling your freelance toolkit.
Stephanie Hunt, a graduate of Duke University and Vanderbilt Divinity School, turned a love of language and unmarketable degree in theology into a busy freelance writing gig. She's a long-time contributor to Skirt! magazine, a contributing editor for Charleston Magazine, and columnist and editor for Literary Mama, and writes for various other publications |
January 18
Wednesday
9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Registration required: $20 |
Job Search Assistance Get prepared for today's tough job market
Job Search Workshop
Learn to write a great resume and get prepared for a successful job search. Lindsay Doolittle,
Director of Human Capital,
The Chartis Group and Marian Logan, SPHR,
HR Business Partner,
SRC ISS Division will cover:
- Creating a great resume and cover letter
- Developing your job hunting strategy
- How to use the internet to look for and apply for jobs
- Interview preparation and professional appearance
- Dealing with the emotion of change and transition
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January 19
Thursday
6:30 p.m. - Cocktail Reception
7:30 p.m. - Seated, served Dinner
Crystal Ballroom, Charleston Marriott |
Special Event SOLD OUT
A Celebration in Honor of Anita Zucker
Please join us for a fun, memorable evening as we recognize Anita's accomplishments and celebrate her philanthropy.
Gold Sponsors:
Medical University of South Carolina and Medical University Hospital Authority;
Edwin Pearlstine, Jan and Larry Lipov and Susan Pearlstine
Silver Sponsors:
Gwynn's;
Santee Cooper;
Wells Fargo Bank/Wells Fargo Private Bank
Sponsorships and Table Sponsors are still available. Contact info@c4women.org for more information.
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January 21Saturday
9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Registration required
$25 C4W Members
$35 Non Members
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SOLD OUT!
Women's Leadership Institute Develop the skills and strategies of an effective leader
Leading with Confidence and Strength
Leadership means getting the job done and connecting with people, and comes into play every day regardless of what we do to make a living. Leadership is a mix of knowledge, skills and abilities that can be learned and used to balance career success with personal happiness. Women are uniquely qualified to be accomplished leaders who can both take care of themselves and take charge in the workplace, and do so with confidence, grace, authenticity and strength. Jane Perdue, Braithewaite Innovation Group
Sponsor: Care for Life, Mary Peters, President
Experts in Eldercare
Refreshment Sponsor: Fork Fine Gourmet
Media Sponsor: Skirt! Magazine |
January 21 & 22Saturday & Sunday
10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. & 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Omar Shrine Temple, Mt. Pleasant
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Special Event
Total Healh Fair
In time for the New Year and a Healthier You! Lowcountry Women with Wings will be one of over 85 healthcare providers and nonprofit organizations at the Total Health Fair, which is a health based initiative for the Charleston area.
If you can volunteer and help promote Ovarian Cancer Awareness please contact May Wahab at 843-763-7333. For mor eevent info go to http://www.charlestonhealthfair.com
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January 26
Thursday at Noon
FREE
Registration required:
Call (843) 763-7333 or email to register.
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Brown Bag Lunch Series at Noon
Useful and interesting information on a wide variety of topics
Separation and Divorce Law
Handle separation and divorce from a child-centered approach. Emily Ayers, Law Office of Emily Ayers and Jill HaLevi, Mediation and Legal Services
Business Sponsor: Sandpiper
Media Sponsor: The Little Black Book for every busy woman
Refreshment Sponsor: Costco |
January 28
Saturday
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Registration required: $20 C4W Members
$30 Non Members
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Empowerment Workshop Discover and unleash your personal best
The Energetics of Life: Harness Energy to Shift Your Life
How to use energy therapy for personal development. Science shows that everything is made of energy. This includes ourselves, our surroundings, and our interactions. In this workshop, we will tackle how we channel energy through our bodies in order to manifest and create our lives. Once we learn how this works – we will tap into the Law of Attraction and tackle how we can create concrete changes in our physical lives by energetically aligning our thoughts, emotions, and actions.
Puja Desai, Owner of Believe Healing, offering an effective, innovative, and holistic way to induce a deep state of healing on all levels by allowing the body to effectively come into balance and heal itself- the way it was wired to do so. |
January 31Tuesday
6-8 p.m.
Registration required
$25 C4W Members
$35 Non Members
Refreshments will be served.
French Quarter Inn, 166 Church Street ~ FREE valet parking
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Women and Power Series For women who want to inspire, lead and succeed
An Interview with Nikki Hardin, Founder of Skirt!
Founded 17 years ago in Charleston SKIRT is now in 5 other major cities across the country. Hardin began it with a few hundred dollars and a dream in 1994. Since then Skirt’s impact has been huge in educating and empowering women to live their best lives. Hardin’s career has taken her through a wide variety of jobs and life transitions. Jennet Alterman, Executive Director of the Center for Women will interview her about her journey to publishing success.
Sponsors: Morgan Stanley, Weight Watchers and SunTrust
Media Sponsor: Charleston Regional Business Journal
Hospitality Sponsor: French Quarter Inn
Refreshment Sponsor: Tristan |
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