After a very successful first meeting in October, SacWomen returns, this time in collaboration with SAGE (Sacramento Advocates for Girls Empowerment).

Our aim remains the same: To amplify the voices of the women of Sacramento through our daily blog and periodic face-to-face events by providing a venue that fosters a ground swell of support by and between the women of Sacramento – personally, politically, economically, academically, philanthropically, culturally, socially, environmentally - and any other way we can think of!

And we have had some great success stories already. Here are just a few:

One of our October attendees recently reached out to another attendee to get some input on her startup funding documents. The SacWomen network stepped in and, in just a few hours, she learned about a great free mentorship program for entrepreneurs right here in Sacramento.

Another attendee is looking for a writer to help with some materials she is preparing for a local publication. Voila, an experienced writer in just the subject she required is located within an hour.

Another attendee, a certified financial planner, has offered to hold a financial planning seminar just for women in early 2008. Financial security is such an important, and often overlooked, priority for women. More details and sign-up sheet at this upcoming event.

A sponsor was desperately looking for a qualified speaker for a women’s startup event. By the next day, one of the most qualified women in town had graciously agreed to speak.

And more details come in every day. This is the start of something great. You owe yourself to be a part of it!

This month’s event will feature an important topic for us and the young women in our lives – the female stereotype in the media. Our speaker will give us ideas on how to resist and work for change. The venue will be the new banquet facility for Mulvaney's Building and Loan. They will serve a wonderful smorgasbord from their appetizer and dessert menus.

Please sign up before January 8 for early bird pricing. And please feel free to invite a girl guest, ages 13-18. We have set a special price for their registration.

As always, please keep reading the SacWomen blog, provide input and comment. And watch for future events that will cover such subjects as Wine Tasting, Body Image, and Are Women Still Undermining Women? Or any other subjects you would like to hear.

And please take time to learn about SAGE. If you are not already a volunteer, consider giving some of your time to this wonderful organization that is so supportive of the young women of Sacramento.

Gillian Parrillo
SacWomen