International Womens Forum HERstorical Perspectives IWF Early HERstory In 1974 renowned writer civic leader and philanthropist Elinor Elly Guggenheimer founded the Womens Forum of New York to bring together women of diverse accomplishments and provide ID: 628403
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Building global leadership across careers, continents, and cultures by connecting the world’s most preeminent women of significant and diverse achievementSlide2
International Women’s Forum
HERstorical
PerspectivesSlide3
IWF Early HERstory
In 1974, renowned writer, civic leader, and philanthropist, Elinor “Elly”
Guggenheimer
, founded the Women’s Forum of New York to bring together women of diverse accomplishments and provide…
a forum for the exchange of ideas
and experiences…mutual interests and attitudes…so they (could), when desired, speak in concert on issues confronting the community.Slide4
IWF Early HERstory
The National Women’s Forum was created in 1979, by Forum leaders from Atlanta, Chicago, Colorado, Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco, and Washington, D.C.
In 1982, the Forum expanded globally with the addition of the United Kingdom; and in ensuing years, the Bahamas, Israel, Montreal, Spain, and Sweden.
The name was officially changed to the
International Women’s Forum (IWF) in 1987
by the global headquarters in Washington, D.C.Slide5
IWF HERstory
In 1994, IWF created its Leadership Foundation (LF), a 501c3 supporting the training and growth of emerging women leaders. The Fellows Program, a partnership with Harvard University, is its flagship initiative.
Today, IWF has more than
6,400
members across 75 affiliates in 34 nations
and continues to build better global leadership through training conferences which are held annually.Slide6
IWF-Michigan HERstory
Early in 1985, Chris Meyers, the first female leader at General Motors to oversee PR/marketing of the Pontiac Division, called together a group of women to discuss an exciting new prospect for women professionals in Michigan. She had been approached by Kate Rand Lloyd, then editor of “Working Woman Magazine,” to start an IWF chapter in Michigan.
Founding members included:
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Chris Meyers • Gladys
Barsamian• Christine Derdarian • Patricia Hill Burnett
• Karen Ritchie • Marie Farrell-Donaldson
• Rose
BerberianSlide7
Early Members Were “First” Pioneers
PATRICIA HILL BURNETT – First woman admitted to the Scarab Club
CHRIS DERDARIAN – First woman legal counsel for the MI State Police, the Dept. of Corrections, & first female prosecutor at the state level
ROSE BERBERIAN – First woman in the U.S. to be the Director of the Young Men’s Christian Association (YMCA)
MARIE FARRELL DONALDSON – First female Treasurer and Ombudsman of the City of Detroit Slide8
Early Members Were “First” Pioneers
GLADYS BARSAMIAN – First female probate judge in Wayne County
SUE MARX – First woman in MI to win an Academy Award (documentary filmmaking)
JENNIFER GRANHOLM – First female governor in Michigan history
MARLA DRUTZ – One of the first women to head a major market TV station (WDIV-TV) Slide9
IWF Michigan Presidents
Chris Meyers, Founder: 1985 - TBD
Christine Derdarian, Past President: TBD
Sue Ellen Eisenberg, Past President: TBD
Ruth Holmes, Past President: 2010-2015
Anne Doyle, President: 2016 to present Slide10
Purpose of Michigan Chapter
To bring together pre-eminent women of significant and diverse achievements to share knowledge and ideas, enrich each other’s lives, provide a network of support, and to the extent possible exert influence within communities and globally.
Sponsor programs and social events that provide personal and professional enrichment.Slide11
Eligibility
Women of diverse and significant accomplishments who have attained recognition in their respective field
Track record of supporting other women
Resident of Michigan
Invitation only or transfer from another IWF affiliateSlide12
Member Responsibilities
Demonstrate a commitment to the IWF mission and purpose
Be a recognized leader in the community and nationally
Demonstrate an interest and involvement beyond your chosen field to support women’s leadership
Be willing to be an active member including participation and meeting the financial requirements of membership
Have the ability, interest and time to participate in a national/international network (Global Conference)Slide13
Member Opportunities
Endless opportunities for personal and professional connections across continents, cultures, and careers