Tag Archive for women

New Weekly Support Group For Women Meeting At Public Library

August 23, 2011 Around Madison Comments Off
By Lynette Norris
Greene Publishing, Inc.

Beginning Wednesday evening, Aug. 24 and continuing every Wednesday evening after that, from 6 p.m. until 7 p.m., a brand-new support group for women will begin meeting in the conference room of the Madison Public Library, at 378 NW College Loop.

The group is being organized and hosted by Candida Rogers, and is free and open to all women who wish to attend and talk about the kinds of pressures and stresses they face in their lives as women.  Rogers is using her own personal experience to organize this group to help other women, and said the group will address a wide range of topics, from abuse and domestic violence, to stress management, weight loss, marriage, parenting, child care and work-related issues.

The very first meeting on the 24th is a “get-to-know-you” meeting, where women can register with whatever name they would like to use during the group sessions; Rogers will ask that everyone write down goals they would like to reach, but need encouragement for, so  she can plan the next meeting to address those issues.  After seeing how that meeting goes, she will plan for the third meeting, and from there, the fourth meeting, and so on.  Some meetings might even have a guest speaker addressing whatever topics of concern the group has.

The meetings are intended to offer encouragement and support, and anything said in the meetings is private and confidential.

For more information about the support group, email Rogers at awsgroup.670@gmail.com.   For directions to the library, call the attending librarian at 973-6814.

Share

Tri County Women’s Conference 2011

August 16, 2011 Health Comments Off
Womens

You will not want to miss this event!  If you are hurting, disconnected or unfulfilled, join other sisters who feel the same way.  If you desire to make a difference in your community, come and connect with us. This conference is for all abused women and those who want to help them.

The primary focus of the Tri County Women’s Conference is emotional healing. Discover your  true value and worth; join in establishing a sisterhood where women stand alongside other women for encouragement and acceptance; help yourself and others grow prosperously, develop confidence and set goals for the future.

“In this first event, we want to set the pace and start a chain reaction that will ignite the world,” says conference developer, Gloria Miller. The inspiration for the event primarily came from Miller’s own experience in volunteering at Another Way’s shelter for women. She saw women leave the shelter and return to their abusers, repeating the cycle of abuse again and again.  This experience, coupled with the knowledge gained through her own personal struggles with emotional trauma, sparked her desire to help. Then a friend shared the belief that “soul ties” with the abuser must be broken in order for the abused to be truly free. This fired Miller’s inspiration to be the missing link to those in need.

“In time to come, we want to become a connecting hub for churches and other organizations that help with the practical, emotional and spiritual needs of women,” she says. “Many organizations already exist, but because they are not readily known to the churches and the public as a whole, the help they offer is not being utilized.”

Miller’s philosophy is that one group cannot fix the problem of widespread emotional hurt among women.  By connecting organizations together through the Conference, individuals can be a resource in helping others. “As we do this, we can become who we are and boldly go where no woman has gone before,“ Miller says. This, in turn, will light a torch that can be passed to the next generation of women who then will pass it along to others.

If you:

  • Need emotional healing
  • Want to volunteer
  • Are an organization that wants to link with us
  • Would like to be a mentor
  • Would like to start a support class

Then come and see what we are about and find what you’ve been missing.  Be the missing link.

Highlights of the event are as follows:

  • Drama
  • Christian Music and worship
  • Life changing Testimonials
  • Communion
  • Prayer for your needs
  • Fun and fellowship
  • Domestic violence presentation

Women, arise!  Come out of your cocoons and be the butterflies you were always meant to be.

Directions to the Suwannee Community Center where it will be held is as follows:

From HWY 19 at Old Town turn at the stop light onto South Hwy 349 and go 24 miles to the West coast in the town of Suwannee in Dixie County.  The community center is on the left across the street from Salt Creek Shellfish Restaurant, behind the Firehouse Gym.

Registration cost is $25.00.

Call Gloria Miller at 352-542-9396 to get information, or go online to www.TriCountyWomensConference.org

Date and time of event:  August 20, 2011, from 8am to about 5:30pm

 

Share

Women In Prayer Conference Preview Scheduled For July 9

June 30, 2011 Church Comments Off
By Jacob Bembry
Greene Publishing, Inc.

Grace Temple Outreach Ministries, Inc. will present “Women in Prayer: Women of Destiny on the Frontline” on Saturday, July 9, from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Madison Woman’s Club.

The first-ever annual women’s conference preview’s theme will be “A Woman God Can Use.”

The Woman’s Club is located at 345 SE Lakeshore Drive in Madison.

For more information, please call (850) 973-6846. To register, go online to www.gtom.us.

Drs. Michael and Elizabeth Henderson are the senior pastors of Grace Temple Outreach Ministries.

Share

Agriculture Secretary Vilsack And Assistant Attorney General West Announce Process To Resolve Discrimination Claims Of Hispanic And Women Farmers

June 30, 2011 Outdoors Comments Off

Obama Administration’s Efforts Will Bring Finality to Longstanding Claims of Discrimination in USDA Program Delivery

As part of continued efforts to close the chapter on allegations that discrimination occurred at USDA in past decades, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and Assistant Attorney General Tony West announced the establishment of a process to resolve the claims of Hispanic and women farmers and ranchers who assert that they were discriminated against when seeking USDA farm loans.

“The Obama Administration has made it a priority to resolve all claims of past discrimination at USDA, and we are committed to closing this sad chapter in USDA’s history,” said Vilsack. “Hispanic and women farmers and ranchers who allege past discrimination can now come forward to participate in a claims process in which they have the opportunity to receive compensation.”

“Under the resolution announced today, USDA and Hispanic and women farmers will be able to move forward and focus on the future,” said Tony West, Assistant Attorney General for the Civil Division of the Department of Justice. “The administrative process being established will give Hispanic and women farmers who believe they suffered discrimination the chance to have their claims heard.”

The claims process offers a streamlined alternative to litigation and provides at least $1.33 billion in compensation, plus up to $160 million in farm debt relief, to eligible Hispanic and women farmers and ranchers. This announcement follows the Obama Administration’s settlement of longstanding litigation brought by African American farmers and Native American farmers.

The program announced today provides up to $50,000 for each Hispanic or woman farmer who can show that USDA denied them a loan or loan servicing for discriminatory reasons for certain time periods between 1981 and 2000. Hispanic or female farmers who provide additional proof and meet other requirements can receive a $50,000 reward. Successful claimants are also eligible for funds to pay the taxes on their awards and for forgiveness of certain existing USDA loans. There are no filing fees or other costs to claimants to participate in the program.

Participation is voluntary, and individuals who opt not to participate are not precluded by the program from filing a complaint in court.

In conjunction with this announcement, USDA is launching an outreach effort to potential claimants that will include a call center for farmers and ranchers, a website, public service announcements, and in-person meetings around the country. Individuals interested in participating in the claims process may register to receive a claims package, or may obtain more information, by visiting www.farmer claims.gov. Individuals can register to receive a claims package by calling the Farmer and Rancher Call Center at 1-888-508-4429. USDA cannot provide legal advice to potential claimants. Persons seeking legal advice may contact a lawyer or other legal services provider.

Under Secretary Vilsack’s leadership, USDA is addressing civil rights complaints that go back decades, and today’s announcement is another major step towards achieving that goal. USDA is committed to resolving allegations of past discrimination and ushering in “a new era of civil rights” for the Department. In February 2010, the Secretary announced the Pigford II settlement with African American farmers, and in October 2010, he announced the Keepseagle settlement with Native American farmers. Meanwhile, Secretary Vilsack continues to advocate for resolution of all remaining claims of past discrimination against USDA.

Audio and video public service announcements in English and Spanish from Secretary Vilsack and downloadable print and web banner ads on the Hispanic and women farmer claims process are available at: http://www.usda.gov/PSAs_Print_and_WebBanner_Ads.xml.

Share

The Madison County Farm Bureau Women’s Committee Attend The Annual State Women’s Conference

March 31, 2011 Outdoors Comments Off
Farm9061

by Tall Timbers.
Florida Farm Bureau President, John Hoblick was also on the program and in his presentation, challenged the Farm Bureau Women to keep up their effective and hard work on many Farm Bureau programs and projects.
Madison County Farm Bureau had more Farm Bureau women to attend this Meeting than any other county Farm Bureau in Florida.  Eleven folks attended this excellent meeting.
Another key program idea that was discussed was Ag In the Classroom, of which the Madison County Farm Bureau is involved with.  Ag Education for school children is extremely important to Madison Farm Bureau’s Women’s Program.

The Madison County Farm Bureau Women’s Committee recently attended the Annual State Women’s Conference which was held this year at the Hotel Duval in Tallahassee.
Usually, this Annual Conference is held in the Southern part of Florida, but this year, the meeting was held in North Florida.
Nearly one hundred and twenty-five farm women from all over the state attended the event.  A certain highlight of the meeting was a tour of several interesting forestry-based operations in Gadsden and Leon Counties.  Perhaps the most interesting stop on the tour was the Coastal Plywood plant just north of Havana.  The ladies got to see up close just how plywood is manufactured.   Coastal Plywood is one of the most modern facilities in the country, and there are many forestry owners in North Florida that sell their timber to the Coastal plant.
Another stop for the ladies was a huge ornamental nursery located near Havana.  The May Nursery is a total family-owned operation that has been in operation for over 50 years.  The May family is also heavily involved with Farm Bureau, and have been for many years.  At May Nursery, the primary varieties grown are woody ornamentals, and most of their production is shipped to Atlanta and up the eastern seaboard to as far as Canada.
The last stop on the tour which also included dinner was the Tall Timbers Research center, located north of Tallahassee.  This facility has done tremendous work with growing forestry products, but enhancing wildlife predication as well.  Wild quail production has definitely benefited from the research done by Tall Timbers.

Share

Video Available: Gambling Addiction Increasing Among Young Men And Older Women

January 22, 2011 Health, Sports Comments Off

Gambling has become one of America’s favorite forms of entertainment. Bettors are expected to wager 100 million dollars on the Super Bowl this year. But if wagering gets out of hand, win or lose, gambling can prove to be a bed bet. In addition to risking financial loss, people who develop too much of a taste for betting excitement could come to enjoy it too much. But University of Florida researchers say there are warning signs of a gambling problem.

Dr. Scott Teitelbaum/UF addiction specialist: “One of the things, for example, with sports gambling that we can see is when you start to see people interested in games that have no national significance and the person doesn’t even root for the team.”

Source: University of Florida

Experts say betting as little as five times a year may cause stress, obesity, or mood or anxiety disorders. Experts say don’t let that first big win fool you.

Dr. Scott Teitelbaum/UF addiction specialist: “Sometimes that first big win shows that this isn’t that hard and that this is an easy way to make money and that big win is reinforcing. So that does happen and most people with gambling problems have had times when they had big wins but the addictive nature and the compulsivity, they always go down and they lose a lot more.”

Research shows gambling addictions are on the rise in young men and elderly women because of the ease of placing a bet with modern technology.

Video available at http://news.ufl.edu/2011/01/20/gambling-addiction/

Share