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A passion for improving the lives of oth-ers unites the members of the Tulsa Area United Way Women’s Leadership Council. This group is more than 1,000 members strong and is leading the way in the grow-ing movement of women leaders. Join the Women’s Leadership Council to network with a diverse group of business and com-munity leaders to make a difference in your sphere of influence.

Our MissionThe Tulsa Area United Way Women’s Leadership Council connects and develops women leaders who create positive change in the community through focused investment of time, talent and financial resources.

Our FocusWLC focuses on developing new leadership for the community through encouragement of intergenerational interaction and men-toring.

Why Join?• Leverage the collective power of women

supporting the Tulsa Area United Way

• Be part of a nationally-recognized group of dedicated female philanthropists

• Learn about the real needs and issues affecting our community through attendance at guided partner agency tours

• Grow your network by connecting with other community-minded women

• Lead more effectively through participation in leadership development activities

• Volunteer for projects that directly address community needs

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Connecting Women, Developing Leaders

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from women who are driving forces in improving the lives of those in our community.”

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The Women’s Leadership Council offers a wide range of opportunities to get in-volved. When it comes to WLC events, there is something for everyone.

Agency Tours Experience the world through the eyes of those served by the Tulsa Area United Way’s 61 partner agencies. Each agency and individual has a unique story of hope. Tours only take an hour out of your day, and there are opportunities to participate each month.

Networking EventsThese quarterly events are opportunities to meet other community-minded women and make fresh contacts. WLC networking events are fun and casual in atmosphere, but will challenge you to enhance and grow your networking skills.

Fall ReceptionAs the seasons change, you can renew your commitment to leadership in our community at the WLC Fall Reception. WLC members and prospective members alike will enjoy attending this annual event. Members can reconnect with friends and colleagues; while future members learn more about what the WLC offers. Speaker topics, discussions, and workshops at this event center around a key issue relevant to women in our community each year. We’ll

highlight one of our partner agencies and you can stretch your philanthropic mus-cles by bringing specific items to donate or signing up to fill a volunteer need.

Annual SummitEach spring you will be invited to attend the WLC Annual Summit. This half day conference brings together all the bene-fits of WLC membership. Hear from WLC leadership on the successes of the previ-ous year and plans for the new year. Learn from experts on topics of interest to you and take time to discuss with your peers community issues and how they can be addressed.

Connecting Circle SeriesThe WLC is sponsoring a series of events hosted by our community’s top business leaders, volunteers and WLC members. These gatherings will be presented throughout the year in small personal settings of 6 to 12 women at the home of the presenting hostess. At each circle attendees can look forward to an engaging topic, mentoring advice and leadership development. The objective of this series is to provide women who currently hold membership at the Leadership Level (donors of $500 or more annually) with opportunities to further develop their leadership skills.

New Member OrientationNew members and members who are looking to get more involved can attend one of the New Member Orientations held throughout the year to learn about the ways WLC can benefit them.

WLC Day of Caring ProjectWLC members are encouraged to take part in Day of Caring projects offered through their place of employment. But if that isn’t an option, the Women’s Leadership Council schedules a volunteer project on the Day of Caring as an alternate opportunity for members.

Advocacy EventsThere are many issues in our society that affect women and deserve more attention. Periodically the WLC holds an event to highlight one of these issues and discuss its impact on a local level. Past advocacy events have included viewings of the doc-umentaries “Girl Rising” and “Miss Repre-sentation” and corresponding discussion panels.

Your Opportunity to ServeMembership in the Women’s Leadership Council will provide you with a wide variety of volunteer opportunities. Ongoing volun-teer assignments include:

• reading tochildrenatearlychildhoodcenters and elementary schools

• mentoring opportunities with gradu-ates of the Family & Children’s Ser-vices Women in Recovery program

•specificprojectsduringtheTulsaAreaUnited Way Day of Caring

•participationintheSalvationArmyAn-gel Tree program during the holidays

•OthervolunteerneedswithUnitedWaypartner agencies are discussed during regularly-scheduled agency tours and agency highlights at WLC events.

Visit www.tauw.org/wlc for dates and specific details about these events.

Honoring Local Female LeadershipThe Clydella Hentschel Award for Women in Leadership honors fe-male leaders in the Greater Tulsa area who strive toward the highest levels of personal and profession-al accomplishment while devoting time and energy to our local com-munity in a meaningful way that inspires other women to reach their full potential. Recipients of this award demonstrate exception-al leadership skills, make a lasting impact through support of mul-tiple United Way and community non-profit organizations and are viewed as trail blazers, leaders, innovators and visionaries.

Past winners:2012 – Clydella Hentschel2013 – Dr. Nancy Feldman2014 – Mary Ann Hille

For more information on the award, its namesake or to submit a nomi-nation, visit www.tauw.org/wlc.

Opportunities to Join In

STRENGTH IN NUMBERSALMOST

29,000 female donors contributed more than $7.5 million in 2013

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“The events presented by WLC have provided me with valuable skills that I use in business and non-profit work. The camaraderie among

WLC members has led to amazing connections.” Carmela D. Hill, Williams

“The Women’s Leadership Council has provided me the opportunity to learn about the needs of my community and connect with like-minded women – it has allowed me to grow personally and professionally.” Annie Tomecek, T.D. Williamson

“WLC provides connections in an inspiring environment, and allows you to really engage with the people and organizations

in Tulsa that make this city so much more – a community.”Amanda McConnell, Tulsa Regional Chamber

“Through WLC, I have made friends, gained new skills, and learned more about how I can contribute to my community. There is something very energizing about gathering together women from different backgrounds who are all committed to making a difference.”Rita Magnusen, YWCA Tulsa

“To anyone considering involvement with the WLC, I would say, ‘what are you waiting for?’ I have enjoyed the many opportu-nities to make a difference. The Women’s Leadership Council is a great way to develop yourself as well as others!”Sandra Thomas, Bank of Oklahoma

“WLC is an amazing organization that encourages professional women to become involved in the community. If you are considering

community involvement and don’t know where to start, WLC is the perfect place to begin.”

Allison Thompson, Oklahoma Court of Civil Appeals

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Our LeadershipLeadership and guidance for the Women’s Leadership Council is provided by mem-bers of its Steering Committee, which develops policies and procedures, recruits new members, schedules programming and plans activities and events.

An Advisory Committee assists the Steer-ing Committee in determining the strate-gic direction and goals of the organization.

The Women’s Leadership Council is direct-ed and managed by the resource develop-ment staff at the Tulsa Area United Way.

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2011 Chair – Becky J. FrankSchnake Turnbo Frank

2012 Chair – Alison AnthonyWilliams

2013 Chair – Caron LawhornONE Gas

2014 Chair – Mandy LeemhuisNORDAM

2015 Chair – Paula HuckBlue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma

STRENGTH IN NUMBERS

$123,839in new and increased Leadership Level gifts from 232 members asa result of the 2013Challenge Grant

STRENGTH IN NUMBERS

157WLC Leadership Society members donated $434,098 in 2013

STRENGTH IN NUMBERS

59% of donors in the 2013 United Way overall campaign were identified as female

Our SponsorsGold Sponsor

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Join TodayWLC Membership LevelsThe amounts listed include any gifts given through your workplace campaign

Leadership Society (donates $1,000 or more annually)Eligible for:Discounted entry to WLC eventsConnecting Circle SeriesLeadership Society exclusive events

Associate (donates $500-$999 annually)Eligible for:Discounted entry to WLC eventsConnecting Circle Series

Friend (donates any amount up to $499 annually)Eligible for:Discounted entry to WLC events

Step up to Leadership SocietyWLC is offering a Step-Up Plan for Associate members to receive recognition and benefits at the Leadership Society level by pledging $500 in the first year, $750 during the second year and $1,000 in the third year.

Special thanks to the Hille Foundation and the Hardesty Family Foundation for their generous challenge grant in support of the WLC Leadership Society and Step-Up Program.

ContactDon’t hesitate to contact us directly if you have any questions, input or ideas.

Diane PowellCampaign Division Manager918-295-6661wlc@tauw.org

Stay ConnectedStay up-to-date on WLC news and events through the quarterly e-newsletter and social media. When you become a member of the Women’s Leadership Council, you’ll receive the newsletter in your email inbox. And if social media is your style, you’ll find the latest information about WLC events, volunteer opportunities and gener-al information on Facebook, Twitter and the WLC LinkedIn community.

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JUST $5 A PAYCHECK PROVIDES:Based on 24 pay periods

30 NOURISHING MEALS for a family that needs help making ends meetBroken Arrow Neighbors

CLOTHING for 4 VICTIMS of sexual assaultDVIS/Call Rape

A YEAR’S SUPPLY of diapers for 5 infants or toddlers Caring Community Friends, Inc.

A BED FOR A CHILD who sleeps on the floor at homeCommunity Action Project of Tulsa County

2 weeks of AFTER SCHOOL CARE for a child who needs a safe placeYMCA of Greater Tulsa

JUST $25 A PAYCHECK PROVIDES:Based on 24 pay periods

ONE MEAL EVERY DAY for a homeless personThe Salvation Army

RESUME DEVELOPMENT and JOB TRAINING for 30 individualsGoodwill Industries of Tulsa

ACTIVE PARENTING CLASSES for 4 parents of children ages 6-12Family & Children’s Services

40 HOURS OF HOSPICE CARE for patients without caregiversHospice of Green Country

A WEEK OF VOCATIONAL TRAINING to help a person with developmental disabilities gain independence The Bridges Foundation

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