Women Advancing Microfinance New York fundraiser dinner/wine tasting on October 12

Ok, it looks like I don’t have enough time to write up reviews of events the way I initially envisioned this blog, but I do have time to post stuff that is coming up soon.  Although the info will also be in the Google Calendar below, it’s obviously easier to read right in the text here.

I was a member of Women Advancing Microfinance – Chicago chapter while I went to the University of Chicago.  Although my commitment to the Young New Yorker’s Chorus, which meets Tuesdays 7-9:30, prevents me from doing much else on Tuesdays, you should check this out:

Happy networking!

~Katharine

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Women Advancing Microfinance-New York (WAM-NY) invites you to attend our first scholarship fundraising event on the evening of Tuesday, October 12th. 

6:30-8:30 pm
Moore Brothers Wine Company
33 East 20th Street
2nd Floor
New York, NY 10003

The event will raise funds for women microfinance practitioners from the Global South to attend specialized training programs and conferences to improve their skills and career development.   100% of the proceeds from the event will go directly to WAM Scholarships. 

While enjoying a selection of artisanal wines from Italy, France & Germany, you will have an opportunity to learn more about WAM and the importance of women in economic development, particularly in microfinance programs as both clients and microfinance leaders.  The event will also include a raffle and a silent auction.  
Our featured speaker is Christine Roth, Deputy Executive Secretary and Director of Operations at the United Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF).

Price:  $60 per person* through Friday, October 10th
 $85 per person* after Friday, October 10th
 Includes tasting 5 wines (2 red, 2 white, 1 sparkling) and African appetizers.

* All 2010 WAM-NY members will receive two (2) FREE raffle tickets at the door.
Space is limited so reserve your tickets now!

To register for the event, please Register Now! The scholarship initiative has been launched in partnership with WAM International, WAM-NY's parent organization and a 501(c)3 charitable organization.  Therefore, all ticket purchases and donations will be tax deductible to the maximum level allowed by law. Tax deduction letters will be provided for all donations.   

Contact
WAM-NY Host Committee
WAM New York & WAM International
917-744-0151 Jenn Thomson
wam.intl.director@gmail.com