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YWCA Events
Save the Date! Youth Symposium at the YWCA September 23!
Do you have a personal and/or professional interest in the success of Butler County's youth?
Have you seen offerings elsewhere that you wish were available here?
Would you like to have input on the programs that will build brighter futures for all in our community?
Join us for the Youth Symposium on September 23 from 6-8 pm, sponsored by the Butler County United Way and hosted by the YWCA.
Become a part of the solution as we come together to sow the seeds for growth!
Outstanding Women of Achievement Nomination Deadline Extended to September 7
If you know a woman who deserves recognition for her contributions, you have a few more days to submit the OWOA nomination.
Selection of the five Outstanding Women of Achievement will be made by an awards panel. Selected honorees will be presented at the award luncheon on Wednesday, October 20, 2010, 11:30 a.m.
Nomination forms are available at the YWCA Hamilton or you can print the attachment below(please ignore the original due date on the form). Fax, mail, or drop off your nomination form along with a narrative telling us about your nominee.
YWCA Hamilton SOAR
YWCA Hamilton SOAR is a free and unique program for Butler County Residents to get help to find and keep the job they desire.
Participants will:
Participate in SOAR workshops best suited to their needs, based on their skills, interests and the career path
they would like to follow and excel in.
Discover their personal traits, preference, aptitude, strength, and weaknesses using a variety of career
assessment tools.
Establish an action plan with attainable employment goals and milestones.
YWCA is hosting American Red Cross classes in Hamilton
The YWCA Hamilton is hosting three classes taught by the American Red Cross for the community.
The classes are scheduled as follows:
9/27/2010 – Adult CPR/AED 8:30am-1:30pm
10/9/2010 - Babysitting 8:30am-4:30pm
11/11/2010 - First Aid/Adult CPR/AED 8:30am-4:00pm
Call (513)792-4000 for details and to register.
Family Scrabble Fest!
September 19, 2010
In celebration of National Literacy Month, and to promote family-friendly literacy activities, the Butler County Literacy Program introduces its First Annual Family Scrabble Fest Fun(d)raiser. Proceeds will benefit the Literacy Program, which provides one-on-on tutoring and group classes for children and adults in Butler County to improve their literacy and quality of life.
Early Registration is $20 per team or $25 per team at the door.
YWCA Hamilton invites all Girl Scouts!
The YWCA has announced its 2010-2011 event schedule for Girl Scouts! This includes 3 overnights, and several meeting-length evening sessions where Girl Scouts can earn badges. There are sessions for Brownies and Juniors! The sessions each cost $10 per girl, leaders must attend and reservations are due one week prior. The overnights are $15 a girl and the reservations must be made one week prior.
Empowerment Luncheon 2010
The YWCA Hamilton Ohio unveiled its new Economic Empowerment program at an exciting luncheon today that brought together government, non-profit, and business respresentatives. Look for more information coming soon, and share your thoughts about empowerment below. Changing lives changes communities!
Nominations Being Accepted for OWA Award
If you know an Outstanding Woman of Achievement consider nominating her for this award! The nominee must be a woman who has used her time and talents to make life better for others in the Butler County community. She may be a full-time homemaker, a career woman, or a combination of the two. She cannot be a current member of the YWCA Board of Directors.For more information about the award, please see the OWA page, or view all past recipients on the Academy of Achieving Women page.
August Board Meeting
The next YWCA Board Meeting is August 24th at 5:30 p.m. Please note that Board Meetings are closed to the general public, except as noted. For information about the agenda, please contact the YWCA.
Annual Celebration: Membership Meeting & Celebration of our Work
When: Tuesday, April 27, 2010 from 6:00-7:30 pm
YWCA Hamilton
244 Dayton Street Hamilton, Ohio
Dinner will be served
Free and open to the public
Speaker:
Monica Scalf, the Playground Group
Program also includes:
2009 Highlights and Accomplishments
Recognition of Outgoing Board Members
Election of New and Continuing Board Members / Installation of New Members
RSVP by Friday, April 24, 2010:
Call 856-9800 or email info@ywcahamilton.com
May Morning Breakfast
When: Wednesday May 26 breakfast served at 7:00 am
What: Honoring Sherry Armstead, Woman of The Year
