The Institute for Economic Empowerment of Women.

2010 Mentor Application
October 29th, 2009

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2010 PEACE THROUGH BUSINESS
Mentor Application
Mentorship Week is June 12 – 18, 2010

We are in search of women business owners to mentor 30 women from Afghanistan and Rwanda who will be traveling to the United States June 12 – 18, 2010. If you are interested in this life changing experience, please submit the following application.
(NOTE: An asterisk indicates a required field.)

PERSONAL INFORMATION

Title

Last Name*

First Name*

Home Address*

City

State*

Zip*

Home Phone*

Cellular Phone*

Email*

Married*

Spouse\'s Name

Children*

If yes, how many and what ages?

Bringing someone into your home can be a stressful time if an appropriate match is not made. Please provide us with some information about you, your family, your pets, your hobbies, etc., and how your family feels about participating in this program.*

Are there any lifestyles or religions incompatible with yours?*

PROFESSIONAL INFORMATION

Business Name*

Business Address*

City*

State*

Zip*

Business Phone*

Please describe your business in detail. The more information we have, the better match we can make.*

How long have you had your business?*

How many employees do you have?*

What percentage of the business do you own?*

Annual Revenues*

Please list all languages you speak and degree of fluency.*

If you live outside of Dallas, Texas, are you willing to provide the roundtrip airfare for your mentee to travel to your location and back to Dallas?* (Please answer yes or no, but this payment ability is not a requirement.)

Why are you interested in this mentorship program?*

How did you hear about the PEACE THROUGH BUSINESS program?*

Please attach your photo for our conference book. (File types must be jpg, gif or PDF)*

Please attach your bio for our conference book. (File types must be doc or docx)*

By checking \"yes\" below, if selected for the PEACE THROUGH BUSINESS program, I hereby consent to the participation in and publication of interviews, the recording of interviews, photographs, movies or video tapes. I also grant the Institute for Economic Empowerment of Women (IEEW) the right to publish and distribute such materials for publicity purposes in any media format. Media formats include, but are not limited to, newspapers, magazines, television, radio, film, texting or any type of media on the Internet. I also grant IEEW the right to edit such materials, so long as the meaning of statements and interview are not changed. I also understand that I must gain IEEW\'s permission before using the PEACE THROUGH BUSINESS or IEEW mark in any press releases or any other media and marketing materials.*

I have read and understand the Mentor overview and responsibilities.*

Once you successfully submit your application by pressing the button below, you will receive a confirmation e-mail.

IEEW Sponsor & Mentor Receives Award
October 23rd, 2009

Bennett stands proudly next to 2008 PEACE THROUGH BUSINESS Afghan graduate, Muzghan Wafeq.

Congratulations to Kathy Bennett, an Institute funder and mentor, for her company’s recent award and nationwide recognition earlier this month at the Association of Independent Corrugated Converters (AICC)’s International Package Design Competition.

Bennett Packaging took the GRAND prize – the judge’s award for best in show. And it was their first year to enter!

We are so proud that such successful women business owners and businesses are affiliated with our organization!

Alumnae Association Board of Directors
October 15th, 2009

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PEACE THROUGH BUSINESS
Alumnae Association

Board of Directors

President

  • Maintain ultimate responsibility for ensuring that all chapter requirements are met and that the chapter is operated according to the specifications of the Association charter
  • Oversee and coordinate activities of all other officers, board members, committee chairs, etc.
  • Plan and run monthly/quarterly meetings
  • Solicit volunteers for the Program Committees and oversee its activities, including:
    • Identifying, selecting and handling all arrangements with speakers
    • Identifying, arranging and coordinating logistics meetings
    • Soliciting input from chapter members regarding potential topics
  • Establish and oversee committees as necessary
  • Write monthly president’s message for newsletter
  • Develop, assist, motivate, and recognize all other officers
  • Coordinate election of officers for next year
  • Train Vice-President, turn over all records and documents, and ensure smooth transition to next administration


Vice President/Membership Director

  • Assist the President as required and assume her duties when necessary
  • Coordinates chapter/member involvement in community projects
  • Develop (with the Institute and chapter officers) and oversee implementation of an annual plan for member recruitment and retention
  • Solicit volunteers for the Membership Committee and oversee its activities, including:
    • Greeting and welcoming attendees at chapter events and identifying new member
  • Train new VP/Membership Director, turn over all records and documents, and ensure smooth transition to next administration


Secretary

  • Record minutes at each meeting
  • Keep chapter membership database up to date based upon monthly roster
  • Verify members’ address/telephone/email/preferred mailing address and notify the Institute of any updates
  • Coordinate monthly report with the Institute
  • Maintain records of chapter correspondence and minutes and assist with chapter correspondence as required
  • Compile, write and distribute monthly newsletter (with input from other officers)
  • Prepare and print annual member directory
  • Train new Secretary, turn over all records and documents, and ensure smooth transition to next administration.


Treasurer

  • Responsible and accountable for all chapter money
  • Prepare annual budget
  • Maintain chapter accounts and record
  • Based upon income and expenses, update budget monthly and prepare monthly account summaries for the Institute, Association President, and Facilitator
  • Collect money and issue receipts at all chapter functions
  • Train new Treasurer, turn over all records and documents, and ensure smooth transition to next administration.


In-Country Facilitator

  • Hold strategic planning meeting with chapter President and Vice President to determine chapter goals, objectives and strategies
  • Assist chapter President in all areas needed
  • Not eligible for Officer position

PEACE THROUGH BUSINESS Named ‘Program Making a Difference’
October 8th, 2009

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Terry Neese with Rwanda's Ambassador to the United States James Kimonoyo and Rwanda's Minister of Gender Jeanne D’Arc Mujawamariya.

Terry Neese with Rwanda's Ambassador to the United States James Kimonyo and Rwanda's Minister of Gender Jeanne D’Arc Mujawamariya.

The Institute’s PEACE THROUGH BUSINESS program was one of four programs in all of Oklahoma named as a “Program Making a Difference” at the Journal Record’s annual Woman of the Year forum and dinner. About 500 people attended the dinner on Oct. 1 hosted at the Cox Business Services Convention Center. Attendees included Oklahoma business owners, city and state officials, as well as sponsors of the event.

Special guests at the event included Rwanda’s Ambassador to the United States, James Kimonyo, Rwanda’s Minister of Gender Dr. Jeanne D’Arc Mujawamariya, and Rwandan genocide survivor and author Immaculee Ilibagiza. Ilibagiza’s life was changed after she and seven other women lived in a cramped bathroom for 91 days in order to survive the horrific genocide in 1994.

Rwanda and its people soon tugged on the heart strings of Mary Melon, publisher of the Journal Record, after she hosted 2008 PEACE THROUGH BUSINESS student, Goretti Kabuto.

The 2009 Woman of the Year was awarded to Oklahoma City’s assistant manager, Catherine O’Connor. The award is given to an Oklahoma woman to in recognition of her service to her community and her leadership in business.

OSU President: Entrepreneurship Important
October 6th, 2009
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Photo courtsey of www.okstate.edu

Oklahoma State University President Burns Hargis is right on the money is his recent quote in The Oklahoman.

“Every discipline should get a minor in entrepreneurship,” Hargis said. “You ought to know how to start a business because that’s what America is.”

Click here to read the full article by Dawn Marks.

2010 Rwanda Village Instructor Application
October 6th, 2009

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2010 PEACE THROUGH BUSINESS
Application for Village Instructor: Rwanda

This position will be dependent on the creation of a classroom site being developed in an outlying village in your country. The commitment of a minimum of five students is required for the development of a village classroom site. This position is an opportunity to meet the requirements of the Pay It Forward component of PEACE THROUGH BUSINESS.

Note: Applications must be received by Monday, October 12, 2009.
Village Instructor will be selected by Friday, October 16, 2009.
You must complete and submit the application at the same time.

First (Given) Name (required)

Last (Family) Name (required)

Your Email (required)

Year attended PEACE THROUGH BUSINESS (required)

Business Name (required)

Village Name (required)

I have read and understand the job responsibilities and expectations for the 2010 PEACE THROUGH BUSINESS Rwanda Village Instructor. (required)
 Yes  No

I am willing to donate my time to work with the Rwanda Facilitator to coordinate the 2010 PEACE THROUGH BUSINESS In-Country Education in my village. This includes, but is not limited to, planning and implementing a curriculum for eight weeks, from Feb. 1 - March 26. (required)
 Yes No

I understand that I will involve my fellow alumnae to help teach different sessions.
 Yes No

I can recruit other women who will be interested in participating in the program in my village.
 Yes No

I have access to a facility that can transform into a classroom setting and hold up to 10 people comfortably.
 Yes No

Essay Questions

You must answer each question, and each response must be a minimum of 250 words.

What is your motivation in applying for the Rwanda Village Instructor?

What qualifies you to be a good Village Instructor?

What is your vision for the PEACE THROUGH BUSINESS program at the village level?

Once you successfully submit your application by pressing the button below, you will receive a confirmation e-mail.

2010 Afghanistan Village Instructor Application
October 6th, 2009

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2010 PEACE THROUGH BUSINESS
Application for Village Instructor: Afghanistan

This position will be dependent on the creation of a classroom site being developed in an outlying village in your country. The commitment of a minimum of five students is required for the development of a village classroom site. This position is an opportunity to meet the requirements of the Pay It Forward component of PEACE THROUGH BUSINESS.

Note: Applications must be received by Monday, October 12, 2009.
Village Instructor will be selected by Friday, October 16, 2009. You must complete and submit the application at the same time.

First (Given) Name (required)

Last (Family) Name (required)

Your Email (required)

Year attended PEACE THROUGH BUSINESS (required)

Business Name (required)

Village Name (required)

I have read and understand the job responsibilities and expectations for the 2010 PEACE THROUGH BUSINESS Afghanistan Village Instructor. (required)
 Yes  No

I am willing to donate my time to work with the Afghanistan Facilitator to coordinate the 2010 PEACE THROUGH BUSINESS In-Country Education in my village. This includes, but is not limited to, planning and implementing a curriculum for eight weeks, from Feb. 1 - March 26. (required)
 Yes No

I understand that I will involve my fellow alumnae to help teach different sessions.
 Yes No

I can recruit other women who will be interested in participating in the program in my village.
 Yes No

I have access to a facility that can transform into a classroom setting and hold up to 10 people comfortably.
 Yes No

Essay Questions

You must answer each question, and each response must be a minimum of 250 words.

What is your motivation in applying for the Afghanistan Village Instructor?

What qualifies you to be a good Village Instructor?

What is your vision for the PEACE THROUGH BUSINESS program at the village level?

Once you successfully submit your application by pressing the button below, you will receive a confirmation e-mail.

2010 Afghanistan Facilitator Application
October 6th, 2009

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2010 PEACE THROUGH BUSINESS
Application for In-Country and Alumnae Association Facilitator: Afghanistan

Classes will be held in Kabul, Afghanistan and Kigali, Rwanda. Additional classroom sites in outlying villages may be developed.

Note: Applications must be received by Monday, October 12, 2009.
Facilitator will be selected by Friday, October 16, 2009.
You must complete and submit the application at the same time.

First (Given) Name (required)

Last (Family) Name (required)

Your Email (required)

Year attended PEACE THROUGH BUSINESS (required)

Business Name (required)

I have read and understand the job responsibilities and expectations for the 2010 PEACE THROUGH BUSINESS Afghan Facilitator position. (required)
 Yes  No

I have the time to prepare, coordinate and/or teach the 2010 PEACE THROUGH BUSINESS In-Country Education, which includes, but is not limited to, planning and implementing a curriculum for eight weeks, from Feb. 1 - March 26, as well as facilitate the PEACE THROUGH BUSINESS Alumnae Association in Afghanistan for 12 months. (required)
 Yes No

I understand that I will involve my fellow alumnae to help teach different sessions.
 Yes No

I have access to a facility that can transform into a classroom setting and hold up to 45 people comfortably.
 Yes No

Essay Questions

You must answer each question, and each response must be a minimum of 250 words.

What is your motivation in applying for Afghanistan Facilitator?

What qualifies you to be a good team leader and coordinator for both the In-Country Education and the PEACE THROUGH BUSINESS Alumnae Association?

What is your vision for the Association?

As a leader, how do you see yourself working with the Association\'s Afghan Council to keep its members accountable and active?

Once you successfully submit your application by pressing the button below, you will receive a confirmation e-mail.

2010 Rwanda Facilitator Application
October 5th, 2009

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2010 PEACE THROUGH BUSINESS
Application for In-Country and Alumnae Association Facilitator: Rwanda

Classes will be held in Kabul, Afghanistan and Kigali, Rwanda. Additional classroom sites in outlying villages may be developed.

Note: Applications must be received by Monday, October 12, 2009.
Facilitator will be selected by Friday, October 16, 2009.
You must complete and submit the application at the same time.

First (Given) Name (required)

Last (Family) Name (required)

Your Email (required)

Year attended PEACE THROUGH BUSINESS (required)
 2007 2008 2009

Business Name (required)

I have read and understand the job responsibilities and expectations for the 2010 PEACE THROUGH BUSINESS Rwandan Facilitator position. (required)
 Yes  No

I have the time to prepare, coordinate and/or teach the 2010 PEACE THROUGH BUSINESS In-Country Education, which includes, but is not limited to, planning and implementing a curriculum for eight weeks, from Feb. 1 - March 26, as well as facilitate the PEACE THROUGH BUSINESS Alumnae Association in Rwanda for 12 months. (required)
 Yes No

I understand that I will involve my fellow alumnae to help teach different sessions.
 Yes No

I have access to a facility that can transform into a classroom setting and hold up to 45 people comfortably.
 Yes No

Essay Questions

You must answer each question, and each response must be a minimum of 250 words.

What is your motivation in applying for Rwanda Facilitator?

What qualifies you to be a good team leader and coordinator for both the In-Country Education and the PEACE THROUGH BUSINESS Alumnae Association?

What is your vision for the Association?

As a leader, how do you see yourself working with the Association\'s Rwandan Council to keep its members accountable and active?

Once you successfully submit your application by pressing the button below, you will receive a confirmation e-mail.

KUNM Radio Interview
October 1st, 2009

KUNM featured an interview about the 2009 PEACE THROUGH BUSINESS program on Albuquerque’s local radio show, Women’s Focus. Hear from Terry Neese, Kay Carrico and Deborah Kagwisagye. Kagwisagye is a 2009 PEACE THROUGH BUSINESS student from Rwanda who mentored with Albuquerque businesswoman, Carrico.




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