International Women's Day
2001 Luncheon

The annual celebration of International Women's Day commemorates the continuing struggle of women to improve their lives and raises money for scholarships for women to continue their education. Proceeds from this year's celebration, with the theme "2001: A Woman's Odyssey," funded $74,000 in scholarships to nine local colleges and universities.

This year, to mark the 10th annual International Women's Day Luncheon, we were proud to host keynote speaker Pegine Echevarria, an internationally known author and motivational speaker on leadership, mentoring and personal and professional success. Echevarria's experiences in the corporate world and in social services have given her a unique understanding of how women can use the opportunities they are given to create fuller, more successful lives. She took this year's crowd of nearly 1,400 luncheon attendees on an odyssey of self-discovery and inspiration.

The 2002 event will be March 5 at the Phoenix Civic Plaza. For sponsorship opportunities, contact the city of Phoenix Equal Opportunity Department at 602-261-8242/voice or 602-534-1557/TTY.

2001 Luncheon Photo Gallery

	The International Parade of Flags got the event under way with panache.
Motivational speaker Pegine Echevarria wowed those in attendance with her style, wit and energy.
	Phoenix City Councilwoman Peggy Bilsten, who represents District 3, was this year's honorary event chair.
Local blues performing group Sistah Blue helped set the tone of the event with an upbeat set of live music.
	(l. to r.) Commissioner Connie Robinson, Equal Opportunity Specialist LaVina Horne, Equal Opportunity Acting Director Carole Coles Henry, Commissioner Amy Mancuso, keynote speaker Pegine Echevarria, Commissioner Brenda Sperduti, Commission Chair Frances Ackley, City Councilwoman Peggy Bilsten, and Assistant City Manager Sheryl Sculley celebrate another successful event.