Women Advancing Microfinance NY fundraiser + wine tasting on Oct. 12

I just became a member of the NY chapter of Women Advancing Microfinance yesterday.  It's $40/year, or $60 for the end of 2010 plus all of 2011.  If you're interested in reasonably sized (30-60 person) networking events around microfinance and the intersection of business and social impact, check this out.  You don't have to be female to attend (there are always 2-5 guys at every event).  That said, as a woman professional myself, it's great to be part of an amazing, supportive, and dynamic group like WAM!

I encourage you to check out their next fundraiser (below) and wine tasting event.

Happy networking!

Katharine
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A Celebration of Wine & Women:
A WAM Scholarship Fundraising Event

Where: Moore Brothers Wine Company 33 East 20th Street 2nd Floor New York, NY 10003 Driving Directions When: Tuesday October 12, 2010 from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM EDT Add to my calendar

Greetings! Women Advancing Microfinance-New York (WAM-NY) invites you to attend our first scholarship fundraising event on the evening of Tuesday, October 12th.  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 click on the "Register Now!" button below. 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. Register Now! If you are unable to attend the event, you may still participate by: Making a Donation If you are unable to attend the event but want to support the cause, you may submit a donation by using this PayPal "Donate" button... ... or by mailing a check made out to WAM International to the mailing address below. Purchasing Raffle Tickets You may also purchase raffle tickets even if you are not able to attend the event using the PayPal "Buy Now" button: We will inform you if you win and send you your prize! We hope you will join us to support this very important initiative.  The evening promises to be a fabulous opportunity to support the capacity-building of amazing women doing great microfinance work with women in Africa, the Middle East, Asia and Latin America!! Sincerely,   The WAM-NY Host Committee Karla Paola Avila Zembaba Ayalew Julie Chen Michele Costello Brian Gately Alicia Kingue Sarah Leshner Clara Lipson Praveen Prasad Stacey L. Rivers Rebecca Ruf Archana Shah Melanie Stern Jennifer Thomson Robin Wilson Questions?  Contact Jennifer Thomson wam.intl.director@gmail.com Cell: 917-744-0151 Mailing address for donations: WAM International c/o Jennifer Thomson 35 Underhill Ave., #3A Brooklyn, NY 11238 Thank you to our generous supporters: Moore Brothers Wine Company Grand Dakar restaurant of Brooklyn, NY