INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY 2003 LUNCHEON

International
Women's Day
2004 Luncheon


Uniting Women for Global Leadership


The city of Phoenix, Phoenix Women's Commission and the International Women's Day Steering Committee host an annual celebration of International Women's Day that 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 funded $30,000 in scholarships in 10 local colleges and universities.

Annually, a $2,500 fellowship is awarded to the Arizona State University School of Public Affairs in memory of Mary Ann Huerta Jenkins, a city employee and ASU graduate.

Laura Liswood
Laura L. Liswood,
2004 Keynote Speaker

This year, to mark the 13th annual International Women's Day Luncheon, we were proud to host keynote speaker Laura L. Liswood, secretary general, Council of Women World Leaders.

Liswood, a nationally recognized speaker, author and advisor, has contributed to leadership in the women's community for more than 20 years as a member of the International Women's Forum, Leadership America and as founder of May's List, an organization that raises money for women political candidates. In 1996, She co-founded The White House Project dedicated to electing a woman president of the United States. This year's more than 1,500 luncheon attendees were inspired and motivated by her message.

Ernestina P. Arvizu, COO, Arvizu Advertising and Promotions, was this year's honorary chairwoman. In the past nine years, more than $350,000 has been raised for scholarships that were awarded to 10 local colleges benefiting more than 400 women.

Platinum sponsors of the event include Arizona Public Service, ARAMARK, Arizona Woman, city of Phoenix, city of Phoenix Aviation Department, NewsChannel3/Mas!Arizona, Philips Semiconductors, Prensa Hispana, Wal-Mart and Wells Fargo. Gold sponsors include America West Airlines, Arvizu Advertising & Promotions and Tieken/Moret Design and Marketing.

The 2005 event will be on Feb. 28 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.

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