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"Ladies DC Happy Hour Celebrates International Women’s Day”Feature by Jackie McKinney

Ladies DC, of Ladies America, hosted a happy hour in partnership with Ozio Restaurant and Lounge. Ozio provided the perfect laid-back atmosphere to host an after-work event on a surprisingly warm-winter evening on their rooftop level. A complimentary martini was given to those who arrived before 6pm to kick off the evening! Both men and women came out to mix, mingle and network to celebrate the day and recognize professional women around the world. Lindsey Mask(Founder of and Ladies DC & Ladies America), Navroop Mitter (Ladies America Board of Advisors, CEO of Gryphn Corporation), and Board Members were in attendance to meet and greet Ladies DC Members and friends. International Women’s Day is a holiday celebrated on March 8th to advocate for gender equality and mark the achievements of women all of over the world. Google even honored the day by creating a special Google Doodle. In some countries, International Women‘s Day is an Official holiday where women have the day off! If you missed out in celebrating International Women’s Day with us, be on the lookout for future events on Ladies DC calendar at http://www.ladiesdc.com/ldc-calendar.html.

Ladies DC, DC Entrepreneurship Week & Do It In Person Present Entrepreneurship Happy Hour at One of DC's Hottest Spots

Monday, December 12, 2011 from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
EDEN, 1716 I Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20006
Join DCEW, Do It In Person, and Ladies DC in celebrating the Holiday Season. Details and RSVP: http://dcewholiday2011.eventbrite.com/

Women in Technology, Fedtech Outlook 2012 Sponsored by Ladies DC

As the Congressional Super Committee deliberates potential spending cuts in the Federal Budget, the DC business community is trying to determine the possible impact. Please join Bisnow Media, Ladies DC, and a panel of leading Federal technology women executives to hear more about the coming year and the outlook for Federal IT procurement. What are the challenges? What are the opportunities?

Please join us for what promises to be another engaging and memorable discussion that will instruct, and inspire. As always, plenty of networking time before and after.

Click here for details and registration.

DC Entrepreneurship Week Sponsored by Ladies DC. Nov 14-18, 2011.

For the second year in a row, Ladies DC (LDC), the leading professional women’s group in the nation’s capitol, is sponsoring D.C. Entrepreneurship Week (DCEW), a five-day interactive symposium that focuses on revitalizing and strengthening the local entrepreneurship culture. Designed for entrepreneurs by entrepreneurs, DCEW was created out of a desire to bolster the thriving business community in the Washington DC area; a region that boasts the 5th highest concentration of entrepreneurs in the country (Grasshopper Group, July 2010). The members of Ladies DC and other female entrepreneurs will find unique value through a wealth of content directly designed for ‘Women in Business’. Through a series of panel discussions, roundtables and forums designed to integrate educational opportunities with interactive discussions; registrants will gain valuable knowledge and learn from each other and industry innovators to help navigate the course from start-up to empire. Attendees will have the extraordinary opportunity personally pitch their business plans directly to Venture Capitalist groups. This week has been designed and created by a group of seasoned entrepreneurial minds to make a difference and support a culture of entrepreneurship in Washington D.C.

Luke's Wings 2nd Annual Homecoming Gala Sponsored by Ladies DC

Luke’s Wings, in partnership with Ladies DC, American Airlines, MacNair Travel Management and Washington Life Magazine, held a private cocktail reception and large gala fundraiser in honor of our military heroes, veterans and families at the Historic Terminal A of Reagan National Airport. The event was held against the backdrop of floor to ceiling glass windows overlooking the runway and consisting of a live band, delicious fare, premium open bar and an honorable salute to our troops in our own private airport terminal. This intimate evening with our country’s greatest heroes was the least we could do in return for what they have given to us. Away from the hustle and bustle of the city, but in the heart of the action, you will find Luke’s Wings saluting our troops, and raising funds for future flights for our wounded warrior families, in the most appreciative way possible.

All proceeds helped Luke’s Wings purchase airplane tickets for hospitalized wounded warriors and their families.

The Honorary Host Committee currently includes: U.S. Senator Barbara Mikulski, U.S. Senator Ben Cardin, Mayor Vincent Gray, Congressman Frank Wolf, Virginia Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli, former Virginia Attorney General Jerry Kilgore and Ambassador L. Paul Bremer.

Ladies DC Networking Happy Hour, October 26, 2011

Ladies DC hosted their monthly Member/New Member Happy Hour at the spacious ground-floor bar of newly-opened Riot Act near Gallery Place. For the evening, Ladies DC teamed up with PLEN (Public Leadership Education Network), a women's organization who helps women in college and interested in public policy, explore their interests through visits and programs to Washington, DC. Additionally, "Simply You" representative Scottie Vosburgh displayed a table of eye-catching jewelry while the ladies were full of conversation and cocktails.

Ladies DC Members Happy Hour and Kate Brooks Book Signing-
September 21, 2011

Ladies DC Member Happy Hour at the Mason Inn in Glover Park: savvy, professional women, dressed in perfect after-work attire, mingling and engaging in intelligent conversations with wine glasses in hand. Also present at the event: Women in International Security – D.C. Chapter, the Fair Fund, and Young Professionals in Foreign Policy. Centerstage: award-winning photojournalist Kate Brooks.

With a career spanning a decade, Kate has extensively covered war and conflicts across the Middle East, documenting her travels with photos and personal essays. Sitting on the bar in a simple black skirt with purple-plum suede heels, her photos illuminating the wall behind her, Kate began reading an excerpt from her new book “In the Light of Darkness: A Photographer’s Journey after 9/11.” The excerpt highlights a moment early on in her war experience where she became aware that the way she dressed as a woman affected the way she was perceived.

“Just after the convoy crossed the border, an Italian journalist began giving me a hard time for wearing a red shalwar kamiz, saying I wouldn’t blend in. I shrugged. I was wearing traditional Pakistani clothes. “Color won’t make a difference,” I said. Whereas male journalists could grow beards and wear local clothes, I knew that in Afghanistan I would be spotted as a foreigner unless I wore a burqa..." Click here to read more.

As Kate went on to share poignant images and experiences from her book, the subject of what it means to be a woman in regions of conflict was continually present in her photographs. Some of her most striking images were photos of women voting for the first time in Afghanistan, a woman crying after an ‘honorary’ rape in Pakistan, and Iraqi refugee dancers in one of the many night clubs that have become sex tourism destinations across the region.

When asked to share her views on the presence of western women in the region, Kate responded “[being a western woman in this region] is seen as an asset because you have access to the world of women. You’re seen as special, an honorary man, yet you’re regarded as a woman.”

The evening was a unique and special event for the Ladies DC members in attendance-listening to a young professional journalist describe in words and pictures how others, especially women, in war-torn countries are making a difference, contributing to their society, and voting for the first time. All of these images and much more captured in Kate’s book, “In the Light of Darkness.”

Women's Weekly and Ladies DC "Look of Success" Fashion Show
September 10, 2011

Career Connect Clinic: Gaining the Competitive Edge in Today's Job Market, September 17, 2o11

Career Connect is a new initiative that connects job seekers with resources and prospective employers. Launched by entrepreneur Kesi Stribling of KSG strategic consulting, the launch of Career Connect is especially important with unemployment rates at an all time high.

Career Connect kicked off with their first career clinic with a powerful panel on “Gaining the Competitive Edge in Today’s Job Market”. The panel included:

Robin Hamilton, Journalist & TV host;
Megan Goffney, Executive Director of Dress for Success;
Barry T. Downs, Branch Manager for Robert Half International;
E. Kim Rhim, Executive director of The Training Source;
Christopher Rouser, Talent Acquisition Manager of Verizon; and
Kesi Stribling, career consultant.

The clinic began with the panel discussion where several important topics were touched upon including networking, online job applications, and much more. Many essential job-hunting tips were emphasized in standing out in a sea of resumes and cover letters. Where it is especially important to always be sharpening your skills, whether it is through certificates or volunteering. It is extremely important to constantly strengthen your skills. Networking was another important topic where being well prepared with a positive demeanor and dressed properly for interviews and job fairs are helpful in being memorable without being inappropriate. Lastly, it is important to tell people your looking for a job. There is no shame in admitting you are without a job. You never know who could help you find one!
Feature by Ladies DC Reporter, Kelly Tang

The Fashionable Life, September 8, 2011

Nor rain, nor sleet, nor hurricanes could keep Ladies DC members away from Fashion Week. Nothing proved that more than Kat Calvin’s packed event put on by her company LilyPad Events. “The Fashionable Life” event provided DC’s well-heeled with manicures, eyebrow waxing, makeovers, style image consulting and of course noshing by Adam Williams’ Top Notch Food Groups and the ever so important glass of wine after battling torrential downpours. Stay tuned and do not miss Kat’s next event, “The Fashionable Life: Winter Wellness Event” coming soon!

Feature by Ladies DC Reporter Chandler Ramelli

Ladies DC Summer Happy Hour, July 31, 2011

Kastles Night with Ladies DC- July 21, 2011

Ladies DC members braved the “feels like” 100 degree heat and came out to watch the Washington Kastles take on the Philadelphia Freedoms. The sold-out game was an exciting evening of world team tennis and a great opportunity to support our nation’s capital tennis team win over Philadelphia and who are now undefeated! Check who the players are here, including two who played on July 7, Serena and Venus Williams! It was a great time and we look forward to having you join us for more events in the near future! Missed out on this event? Click here to see our upcoming Membership opportunities.

Feature by Kimberly Glenn

Photos by Marvelous Pix Photography by Iryna Mologoko

Spa Happy Hour, July 18, 2011

Ladies DC hosted an evening “Spa Happy Hour” consisting of discounted spa services and bottomless wine/champagne at Serenity Day Spa near Tenleytown. This ultimate pampering happy hour experience started from the moment LDC members walked through the glass doors and were guided down to the dimly lit and lavender scented "Serenity Room." Here members enjoyed wine and champagne, mingled and relaxed in Serenity’s lovely white spa robes, and received complimentary hand massages while waiting for their space services by the lovely doTERRA representative, Anna Offman. After gushing over how wonderful each treatment was, the event ended with each lady taking home a Swag bag full of coupons and samples provided by Serenity. It was a lovely way for professional women to set a tranquil tone for the work week.

Feature by Deena Kanafani

Photos by Gedalia Vera

Ladies DC Brunch, June 26, 2011

Ladies DC Members Happy Hour, June 21, 2011

Ladies DC & Bisnow Present Top Women in Business & Government Event -
June 10, 2011

Ladies DC and Bisnow partnered for a morning with incredible women leaders in business and government.

We heard their experiences as women executives, their perspectives from achieving success in historically male-dominated industries, and their infectious optimism for others to follow in their path.  

The event was a memorable and interactive discussion that engaged, instructed, and inspired. As always, plenty of networking time before and after, for which the beautiful Ritz-Carlton opened a large additional space.

Sport for Social Change Awards, June 1, 2011

The Sport for Social Change Awards honored members of our community who have used sport to enrich all of our lives and most importantly the lives of those in need. Ladies DC members met some of the area's top athletes and influential business and community leaders. All proceeds benefited the homeless participants of the Street Soccer USA program!

The Street Soccer USA program is a national leader in the use of sport for social development. SSUSA achieves a 75% success rate in 20 cities, leveraging the power of sports to improve outcomes in education, job, and housing placement for homeless teens and adults. Recognized by the Clinton Global Initiative, the New York Times, People Magazine, and ESPN among others, SSUSA exemplifies how sport can be used for positive social change here in the United States.

The Awards kicked off the countdown to the 3-day, 20-city Street Soccer USA Cup, held in downtown DC, June 10rd-June 12th. These athletes played for the greatest goal of all, to overcome homelessness and poverty. The top players chosen for achievement on and off the field were selected to represent the US Men's and Women's teams at the 48-nation Homeless World Cup in Paris, France.

Luke's Wings Casino Royale- June 2, 2011

Join Ladies DC and Luke's Wings for a night of casino and cocktails. All proceeds from the event will benefit Luke's Wings travel expenses to visit wounded warriors families.

Guests will enjoy a night of casino gambling complete with tables, games, dealers and a luxury raffle table with a beautiful selection of items for purchase with table winnings.

Thursday, June 2nd, 2011
7:00 pm-12:00 am
3315 Cady's Alley NW
Washington, D.C. 20007
Attire: Black Tie

Tickets:
$45 online before May 21
$55 online after May 21
$65 at the door
$40 anytime to L2 Members

Note: you must purchase a ticket to gamble and to purchase items. Make your donation at: www.fla.vor.us/lukeswings
For more information, click here visit our Facebook invitation

Fair Fund's Pearls of Purpose Gala - May 4, 2011

Women Leading the Future Conference- April 30, 2011

SAVE THE DATES- April, May, June 2011

April 29th: V-Day Monologues
FEW (Fashion Empowering Women) Please join us on April 29th and 30th, 2011 for ({IN THE P.I.N.K.}) a vagina monologues production benefitting Our Place, DC. The 2011 Vagina Warrior honoree is Neil Irvin, Executive Director of Men Can Stop Rape. To purchase tickets, visit: www.eventfarm.com/vday2011 (Lindsey’s going to be reading!!!)
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May 3rd: Alzheimer’s Association “Get Engaged” Women’s’ Initiative Luncheon
Who: Ladies DC is an Official Sponsor for this event

What: Tell a friend, bring a friend, "Engage" a friend! Become part of the Alzheimer's Association National Capital Area Chapter's "Get Engaged!" Women's Initiative as we bring together women who share the vision of a world without Alzheimer's - and bring help and hope to women throughout the community facing the daily challenges of caring for a loved one with Alzheimer's. The power of women who share a common goal is insurmountable. "Get Engaged!"....and make a difference in the fight against Alzheimer's!

When: Tuesday, May 3, 2011 from 11:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Where: Grand Hyatt Washington, 1000 H Street NW

Why: The Alzheimer's Association® National Capital Area Chapter's Women's Initiative hosts a special annual luncheon celebrating the accomplishments of women leading the Alzheimer's movement throughout our community.

How: Please purchase your ticket here - http://getengaged2011.kintera.org/luncheon

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May 7: 5th Annual "Investing in Hope" with Becky's Fund at 2011 VA Gold Cup
Becky's Fund invites you to join us on Saturday, May 7, 2011 for our 5th Annual Fundraiser,"Investing in Hope" at the 2011 Virginia Gold Cup!
Come join us for a Gold Cup experience that you won't forget! With 4 TENTS, top notch food and beverages and over 400 people in attendance, our event is not to be missed!
Click here for more information and tickets: https://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=160184470703732
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May 17th: NewsBabes Bash for Breast Cancer

Who: YOU!!
What: Ladies DC is partnering with the DC NewsBabes for their annual NewsBaabes Bash for Breast Cancer. They’ll need help with anything from working the registration desk, handing out gift bags, setting up on event day, etc.
When: Tuesday, May 17, 2011, Times TBD
Where: Ritz-Carlton Washington, 1150 22nd Street NW
Why: This will be our monthly volunteering event in preparation for the Race for the Cure!
How: Please send your rsvp to Nyree.Neil@Gmail.com.
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May 22nd (SAVE THE DATE): LDC Day in Pentagon City!
Who: YOU!!

What: Ladies DC is partnering with J. Crew to get a head start on your summer wardrobe! We’ll start off with some of your fellow LDC members and Board Member volunteers modeling in a fashion show, then enjoy some mimosas, hors d’oeuvres and awesome shopping! They’ll be closing the store down just for us! 10% of our sales proceeds at J. Crew will go to Charitable Organization of Our Choice (any suggestions? There are a few options, though…they can give the money back to LDC or donate it on our behalf to an organization), and we’ll receive discounts on any spending over $125.

When: Sunday, May 22, 2011 from 10:00am until 12:00pm (TBD)

Where: The Shops at Pentagon City, Arlington, VA

Why: Because discount shopping is always awesome!

How: J. Crew team will be forwarding an Eventbrite link for sign-up.

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June 4: Race for the Cure

in partnership with Running Start (www.RunningStart.org)

Here is the site if you want to sign-up to run or donate:
http://globalrace.info-komen.org/site/TR/GlobalRaceForTheCure/GlobalRace/1473672617?pg=team&fr_id=2024&team_id=152587

After Race Event at Location TBD. Details forthcoming…