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EWI® is actively involved in their local
community through a variety of established programs and community involvement
efforts. Local chapters and the international EWI® organization
offer scholarships for high school students and nontraditional students and
engage in local, national and international philanthropy and literacy projects.
The DC Chapter’s activities encompass the DC, Maryland and Virginia communities.
- Executive
Women
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From left to right: Nathalie Baptiste, 2007 EWISP Scholarship winner, Morena Ramirez, 2007 ASIST Scholarship winner, Anna Loum, 2007 ASIST Scholarship winner, Joan Powers, Selection Committee, Janet Corin, Selection Committee, Jacqueline Daughtry-Miller, Keynote Speaker
(For
more information about the 2007 EWISP winners, click on the picture
above.)
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International® Scholarship Program (EWISP)
— Named as one of Money Magazine’s "Top 12 Best
Buys" in college scholarships, EWISP is approved by the National Association
of Secondary School Principals and the American Vocational Association.
Annually, the Washington, D.C. Chapter of Executive
Women International® awards scholarships
of up to $5,000 to talented high school juniors in the Washington metropolitan
area. Students are nominated by their high schools and are judged on their
scholastic achievement, leadership qualities, good citizenship and extracurricular
activities. Scholarships are presented to students who can best represent
their life’s goals in written and oral formats. First place recipients
have an opportunity to represent at the EWISP District level competition.
If selected, the winner moves to the National level to compete for additional
scholarship prize money.
(A letter from former scholarship winner Sheree
J. Riley.)
- Adult Students In Scholastic Transition
(ASIST) — ASIST was established to provide financial support to adult
students in a variety of transitional situations. The ASIST Program enables
each recipient to achieve self-esteem and will positively impact the recipient’s
personal life, employment, family and community. Funds are provided to select
recipient(s)’ educational source to aid recipients in obtaining the
educational skills to help achieve career goals and objectives. ASIST funds
are not used to re-create or duplicate services that may already exist in
the community. Instead, ASIST provides financial support to those who need
extra assistance.
- Reading Rally -
The Washington Chapter was excited to again partner with Reach out and Read
Virginia and Fairfax Inova Children’s Hospital for our Reading Rally in October 2007.
The event was held at Tyson’s Corner Center, and was well attended to include local
Virginia Legislator Jean-Marie Devolites, and Dr. Sueshemi of Fairfax Inova Children’s
Hospital, who entertained the children with their storytelling. Mark Wabschall delighted
the crowd with his magic tricks --- a repeat performance by Mark and one of the most popular!
EWI volunteers enjoyed reading and assisting the children in crafting ‘Cat in the Hat’ hats for
all! A very successful community event, topped off by a Chapter donation of $900 to the program.
EWI® women are further involved in a number
of monthly community involvement initiatives to support children and families
in need. From book and clothing drives to a hosting a reading rally, EWI®
takes pride in being actively involved in its community and as a socially
responsible organization. Below are a few examples of how EWI® stays connected
to the Greater Washington Community.
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