Networking Breakfast
September 17, 2021 from 7:30 - 9:00 am

As educators and students are preparing to head back to school after one of the most unusual and challenging school years in more than a half century, we turn our attention to our public school leaders. Learn what they are proudest about and how they are meeting the challenges of our time. 

Where: Online via ZOOM
When: Friday, Sept. 17th from 7:30 - 9:00 
Price: There is no fee for our virtual Networking Breakfasts ​but we ask that you register to attend here.
Be sure and read (below) about a new feature of our networking breakfasts!
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OUR GUEST SPEAKERS on September 17th will be:

Honorable Michael F. Rice, PhD
MI Superintendent of Schools

Less than a year after Dr. Rice took the helm as State Superintendent the global pandemic forced the shutdown of public schools. His leadership has been essential in helping Michigan school districts navigate the challenges created by the pandemic while continuing to deliver educational services to 1.44 million school children in the state. He will share his insights and lessons learned as the state's top educational leader, highlighting accomplishments and points of pride from the thousands of schools across Michigan.
Read Dr. Rice's brief biography.
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Honorable Shirley Jean Bryant
Board of Trustees, Oakland Community College

As one of seven women who make up the all female Board of Trustees for Oakland Community College, Shirley Bryant, WON member and friend, has been involved in setting policy for educational systems throughout her career. Shirley's previous role was as the Executive Director of Community Relations for Birmingham Public Schools. On September 17, she will share her insights and points of pride from her experience as both an administrator and board member in public education.
Read Shirley Bryant's brief biography.

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A NEW FEATURE for our Networking Breakfasts this year will be a Nuts & Bolts Micro-learning session related to the theme of each quarter's breakfast. In September, the WON Training Team will present a 10 minute microlearning session titled Nuts & Bolts of Public Comment.  How to present Public Comment to an elected board.  How to prepare and what to expect. 

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Quarterly Networking Breakfast schedule:
January 21, 2022  --   LET’S HAVE A CONVERSATION – Intentional Engagement for Positive Change
March 25, 2022    --   SUCCESSFUL WOMEN WHO HAVE TAKEN THE CALL TO ACTION
................ ......................    Run for Office!  Advocate Effectively! Apply for an Appointment!
​June 17, 2022          --   TBD

Nuts & Bolts Training schedule:
November 2021
February 2022
April 2022
Details soon!!

We are adding to our schedule weekly as we finalize this year's program schedule.

OTHERS' EVENTS
​A list of events being hosted by other organizations that may be of great interest to our members:

Currently
Mentor with Women of Tomorrow
The organization, Women of Tomorrow, is in the process of recruiting new mentors for the coming school year. This is a powerful program with which many WON members have been a part over the year and it is a wonderful way to help young women in our community, future leaders! Read more about it here.
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September 11 and 12, 2021
OLD CAR FESTIVAL, at which this year they will be celebrating Women at the Wheel (The Henry Ford)
At this year’s Old Car Festival, we’ll be honoring the 101st anniversary of the 19th Amendment – a victory securing the right to vote for American women. Join us September 11-12 to celebrate Women at the Wheel and find out how early automobiles supported women in making new inroads in American life. Powered by @hagerty. Please note: Old Car Festival is FREE for members, but reservations will be required. #OldCarFestivalTHF #GreenfieldVillage #InspiredbyTHF

Click here to see a list of previous events

Fun photos from our most recent WONder Woman Banquets are available by clicking the link. 

Below are a few pictures from our first March Gladness! evening on March 1, 2019.
Our March Gladness! 2020 evening had to be canceled but we look forward to gathering again as soon as we're able.