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Mission:
To develop opportunities for women who are successful leaders in their chosen profession.
Vision:
A women's leadership group that provides the following
opportunities for women:
- Networking with other women in leadership positions
- Offer educational opportunities, i.e. workshops, seminars
- Promote women in their chosen profession
- Partner with other women groups for a common goal
- Develop programs focused on the needs of women leaders
- Provide current issues affecting women
- Proactive approach to building each other's business/organization through referrals
- Develop a directory for communication purposes
- Enlarge the WIL directory for referral purposes
- Continue providing speakers with experience and expertise in various professions
History: 2002-Present
The Women in Leadership luncheon was established in 2002 by Veronica Horn, Vice President, Saginaw County Chamber of Commerce to bring women in Saginaw County together to promote community visions. Veronica modeled the group after group of women in Lansing, Michigan that were meeting to make a difference in government and the community.
Four women who had just completed the 1000 Leaders Program in Saginaw County met to discuss how they could benefit the Saginaw community and women in leadership. After much discussion, the women decided to assist Veronica and rekindle the Friday Women in Leadership luncheon series. And so it began, Jeanne Murphy, Kathleen Heyn, Drewe Robinson and Polly Lynch formed the committee to host the Friday Women's Leadership Luncheons.
The first meeting under the new format was held on September, 2004 and the attendees provided ideas for future programs and specific women issues and needs. The luncheon meetings were held on the third Friday of each month at Horizons Conference Center in Saginaw.
The Goals
The goals of the group were to:- Offer opportunities for relationship building with other successful women
- Widen our understanding of obstacles that may stand in the way of success
- Share strengths and successes to encourage growth
- Provide resources and support and advocacy for women as they pursue their individual and collective goals
- Enrich the community by providing a forum for women
Our theme is Leadership - women's leadership. We want to be ahead of change by keeping ourselves well informed and well abreast of current trends.