Women on Board Announce Date for Launch Event
Raleigh, NC, October 02, 2009 --(PR.com)-- Women on Board (www.nccwps.org), a program of the North Carolina Center for Women in Public Service, will host the Women on Board launch event, to be held Thursday, Oct. 15, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m, at Meredith College Massey House, located at 3800 Hillsborough St. AT&T North Carolina will serve as the event’s presenting sponsor with a contribution of $15,000. Virginia Parker of Paragon Commercial Bank will chair the event, and N.C. Secretary of State Elaine Marshall, along with Cynthia Marshall, president of AT&T North Carolina, will act as honorary co-chairs. The event will raise awareness and gain statewide support for the Women on Board initiative.
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“We could not be more delighted about the generous contribution from our presenting sponsor, AT&T North Carolina,” said Parker. “There are many great women and organizations that have contributed to the success of this event, and we are so grateful to them. We hope to create statewide interest in the program and increase awareness of the event.”
Details:
- The Women on Board launch event will boost interest and awareness for this statewide program in the Triangle
- Women on Board expects between 150 and 200 guests. Invitees include all state legislators, and prominent business and political figures across the state.
- For more information about the event, call (919) 508-2308 or visit www.nccwps.org.
About Women on Board:
Established in April 2009, Women on Board is a program of the North Carolina Center for Women in Public Service. The North Carolina Center for Women in Public Service, a nonprofit, multipartisan organization, prepares women to seek and serve in elected and appointed offices, advocates for systems and infrastructure to facilitate women’s involvement, and promotes the value of women in governance. The Women on Board program is a four-prong approach to increasing the number of women on the boards and commissions of North Carolina. The program focuses on systems improvements coupled with the preparation and presentation of individual candidates for appointed positions. Research shows that women bring unique skills and values to public service, including a more inclusive approach to policy-making, greater transparency of the process, and a focus on issues relating to women, children, and families. For more information, visit: www.nccwps.org.
Jill Mastrangelo
MMI Public Relations
(919) 233-6600
jill@mmipublicrelations.com
http://twitter.com/MMIPR
www.mmipublicrelations.com
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Quotes:
“We could not be more delighted about the generous contribution from our presenting sponsor, AT&T North Carolina,” said Parker. “There are many great women and organizations that have contributed to the success of this event, and we are so grateful to them. We hope to create statewide interest in the program and increase awareness of the event.”
Details:
- The Women on Board launch event will boost interest and awareness for this statewide program in the Triangle
- Women on Board expects between 150 and 200 guests. Invitees include all state legislators, and prominent business and political figures across the state.
- For more information about the event, call (919) 508-2308 or visit www.nccwps.org.
About Women on Board:
Established in April 2009, Women on Board is a program of the North Carolina Center for Women in Public Service. The North Carolina Center for Women in Public Service, a nonprofit, multipartisan organization, prepares women to seek and serve in elected and appointed offices, advocates for systems and infrastructure to facilitate women’s involvement, and promotes the value of women in governance. The Women on Board program is a four-prong approach to increasing the number of women on the boards and commissions of North Carolina. The program focuses on systems improvements coupled with the preparation and presentation of individual candidates for appointed positions. Research shows that women bring unique skills and values to public service, including a more inclusive approach to policy-making, greater transparency of the process, and a focus on issues relating to women, children, and families. For more information, visit: www.nccwps.org.
Jill Mastrangelo
MMI Public Relations
(919) 233-6600
jill@mmipublicrelations.com
http://twitter.com/MMIPR
www.mmipublicrelations.com
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