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The Charlotte Jewish News - June-July 2009 - Page 7 ^ Jewish Federation’s Women’s Professional Network ^ Celebrates Its Inaugural Year % % % % % % % % “Forging relationships, build ing community” is the tagline for the Jewish Federation’s Women’s Professional Network, launched in August 2008. Under the inspired leadership of chair Fern Ingber Epley, and outstanding Steering Committee members Cary Bernstein, Kelly Gaines, Pam Levy, Jenny Meiselman, Gale Osborne, Jane Rabinovitz and Linda Seigel, the vision and concept for the group was formed. An informal first meet ing at The Light Factory brought 46 women together. many who had never been to a federation function before, to talk about why they were there. You could feel the excitement in the room, as women shared their feelings about having the opportunity to meet like-mind- ed women after work in an informal setting to share a glass of wine and make new friends. Erica Henning attended the August meeting and said, “Seven weeks after giving birth to my twins, I was desperate to have an intelligent conversation with a woman that didn’t involve my babies’ eating or sleeping habits. After rummag ing through my closet, I found a pair of pants that fit, dusted off my purse that had been tossed aside in favor of a diaper bag, and headed to the first WPN meeting. At this meeting, I found a great group of profes sional Jewish women. As a rela tive newcomer to Charlotte at the time, I was thrilled to meet other women that shared my background and interests. Through the WPN, I’ve made Fern Ingber Epley with Arlene Goldstein. ^ 'V|. . Kelly Gaines with her sister Pat. new professional contacts, as well as friends. Going forward. I’m excited to serve as a mem ber of the WPN’s Steering Committee and continue to help make this such a successful group.” Over 80 women were on hand when The Women’s Professional Network was offi cially launched in September 2008 with a fabulous event sponsored by Belk SouthPark. After a wine and cheese reception, Arlene Goldstein, Vice President Trend Merchandising/Fashion Director Belk, Inc., talked about “The Most Wanted Looks for Fall.” A dessert reception, drawing for free suits and goody bags for each guest rounded out the fantastic evening. Jennifer Golynsky, Director of Human Resources NovaQuest LLC, facilitated the December program “Business is Personal.” In a Speed Networking format, women connected over such topics Jewish Geography, Dinner for Two, Dream vs. Reality and Join the Club. A woman could connect with others because she hailed from the Mid-west, wanted to have dinner with Sheryl Crow, dreamed of own ing her own business, or wanted to join a hiking club. During each rotation, women exchanged business cards and made new friends. “I enjoyed (Continued on page 9) i i i i THE UNIVERSITY o/NORTH CAROLINA PRESS offers Congratulations and Mazel Tov to Eli N, Evans author of The Provincials A Personal History of Jews in the South Recipient of a 2009 UNC Honorary Doctor of Laws Degree May 10, 2009
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