http://www.wlfdesert.org/news.html http://www.wlfdesert.org/article.html?aid=320 Chairman & Founder Mary Roche, President Rebecca Kenary, Secretary Margot Nelligan and Board Member Renell Burch complete terms Fri, 18 May 2012 09:53:23 GMT http://www.wlfdesert.org/article.html?aid=320 http://www.wlfdesert.org/article.html?aid=318 Desert Best Friend's Closet helps teen dreams come true with free prom dresses! Thu, 10 May 2012 11:42:41 GMT http://www.wlfdesert.org/article.html?aid=318 http://www.wlfdesert.org/article.html?aid=214 WLF President's Circle Member and long-time supporter Denise Dubarry Hay spearheads scholarship fund for Marywood Palm Valley School! Wed, 25 Apr 2012 16:32:42 GMT http://www.wlfdesert.org/article.html?aid=214 http://www.wlfdesert.org/article.html?aid=312 WLF's Nominating Committee is excited to present the three newly elected members of our Board of Directors (2012 - 2015 term.) They will be installed at our May Scholarship & Board Installation Luncheon. Mon, 16 Apr 2012 09:57:09 GMT http://www.wlfdesert.org/article.html?aid=312 http://www.wlfdesert.org/article.html?aid=293 EILEEN FISHER's 2012 "Spring Event" generated over $6000 for WLF's Young Women Ambassadors Program! Mon, 16 Apr 2012 09:52:12 GMT http://www.wlfdesert.org/article.html?aid=293 http://www.wlfdesert.org/article.html?aid=306 WLF is looking for a few good women! Would you or someone you know like to get involved as a leader of Women Leaders Forum? Download the candidate application form & submit by February 10, 2012. Thu, 19 Jan 2012 08:21:37 GMT http://www.wlfdesert.org/article.html?aid=306 http://www.wlfdesert.org/article.html?aid=302 Local CPA honored with "Entrepreneur Award" Sun, 30 Oct 2011 09:08:27 GMT http://www.wlfdesert.org/article.html?aid=302 http://www.wlfdesert.org/article.html?aid=292 Congratulations to WLF's newly elected Board of Directors for the 2011 - 2014 term: Robin Costello, Jenell Fontes, Stephanie Greene, Carolyn Stark and Sheila Stillman. Wed, 03 Aug 2011 09:03:10 GMT http://www.wlfdesert.org/article.html?aid=292 http://www.wlfdesert.org/article.html?aid=291 Former WLF Board Member Reverand Patty Spicer receives "Community Service Award" and WLF member Dr. Linda Iger receives "Professional Excellence Award". Mon, 02 May 2011 07:07:52 GMT http://www.wlfdesert.org/article.html?aid=291 http://www.wlfdesert.org/article.html?aid=194 WLF Past President Patti Gribow and WLF Founder Mary T. Roche established the President's Circle to enhance the future of women of all ages in the Coachella Valley. Fri, 18 Mar 2011 12:03:12 GMT http://www.wlfdesert.org/article.html?aid=194 http://www.wlfdesert.org/article.html?aid=282 WLF's Nominating Committee is excited to present the slate of candidates for the WLF Board of Directors 2011 - 2014 term. Please take a moment to cast your vote for 5 of these candidates! Sun, 13 Mar 2011 12:57:39 GMT http://www.wlfdesert.org/article.html?aid=282 http://www.wlfdesert.org/article.html?aid=307 WLF's Nominating Committee is excited to present the slate of candidates for the WLF Board of Directors 2011 - 2014 term. Please take a moment to cast your vote for 5 of these candidates! Sun, 13 Mar 2011 12:57:39 GMT http://www.wlfdesert.org/article.html?aid=307 http://www.wlfdesert.org/article.html?aid=281 Would you or someone you know like to get involved as a leader of Women Leaders Forum? Download the candidate application form & submit by February 25, 2011. Sun, 06 Feb 2011 21:27:03 GMT http://www.wlfdesert.org/article.html?aid=281 http://www.wlfdesert.org/article.html?aid=270 100+ Young Women Ambassadors gain insights from Coachella Valley women leaders at the November 2010 YWA Education Session held at UCR Palm Desert Graduate Center. Thu, 09 Dec 2010 08:07:54 GMT http://www.wlfdesert.org/article.html?aid=270 http://www.wlfdesert.org/article.html?aid=274 WLF Founder & Chairman jumps back into government leadership after two-year hiatus. Fri, 03 Dec 2010 17:42:28 GMT http://www.wlfdesert.org/article.html?aid=274 http://www.wlfdesert.org/article.html?aid=259 September 25 "Fall Event" at The Gardens on El Paseo results in $1400 contribution! Sat, 27 Nov 2010 12:38:40 GMT http://www.wlfdesert.org/article.html?aid=259 http://www.wlfdesert.org/article.html?aid=266 WLF is thrilled to announce the initiation of One-to-One Mentoring as part of its long-standing and successful Young Women Ambassadors Program. Fri, 08 Oct 2010 10:57:57 GMT http://www.wlfdesert.org/article.html?aid=266 http://www.wlfdesert.org/article.html?aid=255 A Preview of WLF's Scheduled Events for 2010/11 Wed, 18 Aug 2010 08:59:50 GMT http://www.wlfdesert.org/article.html?aid=255 http://www.wlfdesert.org/article.html?aid=253 WLF focuses its scholarship awards on Coachella Valley high school students who have taken part in its Young Women Ambassadors (YWA) program, an active and innovative outreach program that provides leadership training. Wed, 18 Aug 2010 08:56:42 GMT http://www.wlfdesert.org/article.html?aid=253 http://www.wlfdesert.org/article.html?aid=254 Dr. Suzanne Quardt, Eisenhower Medical Center Department Chair of Plastic Surgery, has provided a fantastic summer mentoring experience for WLF Young Women Ambassadors / Scholarship Recipients Daisy Duarte and Roxanna Gonzalez. Wed, 18 Aug 2010 08:32:05 GMT http://www.wlfdesert.org/article.html?aid=254 http://www.wlfdesert.org/article.html?aid=216 The WLF 2010-2011 season promises to be an exciting year and you don't want to miss a single event! Renewal is as easy as 1-2-3 online. Take the time today so you don't miss out on our great membership benefits and lower prices! Sun, 08 Aug 2010 10:18:22 GMT http://www.wlfdesert.org/article.html?aid=216 http://www.wlfdesert.org/article.html?aid=241 WLF is seeking help with Marketing & Communications services. Sun, 02 May 2010 19:12:54 GMT http://www.wlfdesert.org/article.html?aid=241 http://www.wlfdesert.org/article.html?aid=234 Women Leaders Forum's program of Young Women Ambassadors is a mentoring program designed to provide life skills, social, and financial empowerment for young women... Daisy Duarte of Desert Hot Springs is a fine example with her letter to the editor... Wed, 17 Mar 2010 12:01:15 GMT http://www.wlfdesert.org/article.html?aid=234 http://www.wlfdesert.org/article.html?aid=235 WLF's Nominating Committee is excited to present the slate of candidates for the WLF Board of Directors 2010 - 2013 term. Please take a moment to login to the website and cast your vote! Wed, 03 Mar 2010 22:20:31 GMT http://www.wlfdesert.org/article.html?aid=235 http://www.wlfdesert.org/article.html?aid=232 Pathways to Success, a local scholarship and student support services program, has selected Women Leaders Forum of the Coachella Valley, Boys & Girls Club of the Coachella Valley, and The Ophelia Project as new matching partners. Sat, 20 Feb 2010 20:23:37 GMT http://www.wlfdesert.org/article.html?aid=232 http://www.wlfdesert.org/article.html?aid=231 Mon, 01 Feb 2010 19:25:01 GMT http://www.wlfdesert.org/article.html?aid=231 http://www.wlfdesert.org/article.html?aid=222 Take a peek at the exciting events coming up for the remainder of this WLF year... you won't want to miss a single one! Thu, 10 Dec 2009 16:57:45 GMT http://www.wlfdesert.org/article.html?aid=222 http://www.wlfdesert.org/article.html?aid=220 A scholarship fund has been established in honor of highly regarded television director Tom Maguire, who passed away on October 1, 2009. Mon, 05 Oct 2009 10:42:04 GMT http://www.wlfdesert.org/article.html?aid=220 http://www.wlfdesert.org/article.html?aid=212 High rankings on the court have lead to honors outside the white lines for Peggy Michel, a driven athlete and inspirational leader. That’s why WLF is pleased to congratulate Michel on her recent induction to the Southern California Tennis Hall of Fame! Thu, 13 Aug 2009 11:12:15 GMT http://www.wlfdesert.org/article.html?aid=212 http://www.wlfdesert.org/article.html?aid=107 MARK YOUR CALENDARS TODAY! You will not want to miss out on any of our outstanding WLF events this upcoming season, including our new members-only Education Series. Thu, 13 Aug 2009 08:46:18 GMT http://www.wlfdesert.org/article.html?aid=107 http://www.wlfdesert.org/article.html?aid=204 Marilyn Placek's husband, Donald, passed away recently and she has chosen to honor him with a Women Leaders Forum Scholarship. Thu, 11 Jun 2009 07:06:13 GMT http://www.wlfdesert.org/article.html?aid=204 http://www.wlfdesert.org/article.html?aid=205 Women Leaders Forum of the Coachella Valley awarded seven $1000 scholarships to 2009 graduates of Coachella Valley high schools. Since our inception in 2001, WLF has awarded over $75,000 in scholarships. Wed, 03 Jun 2009 15:40:30 GMT http://www.wlfdesert.org/article.html?aid=205 http://www.wlfdesert.org/article.html?aid=187 We are excited to present to you the candidates for election to the WLF Board of Directors for a 2 year term June 2009 – May 2011. Please take a moment to login to the website and cast your vote! Tue, 05 May 2009 15:28:54 GMT http://www.wlfdesert.org/article.html?aid=187 http://www.wlfdesert.org/article.html?aid=193 Check out the success of our Microbank Program, the leaps our young women are making through Young Women Ambassadors and Wall Street Teens and the exciting events WLF has had and that are to come! Tue, 05 May 2009 15:28:22 GMT http://www.wlfdesert.org/article.html?aid=193 http://www.wlfdesert.org/article.html?aid=197 Women Leaders Forum now on Facebook.com to offer WLF members even more social networking opportunities! Join our Facebook group today to connect to other members and potential members. Tue, 05 May 2009 15:21:41 GMT http://www.wlfdesert.org/article.html?aid=197 http://www.wlfdesert.org/article.html?aid=196 Mary T. Roche was named Woman of the Year for the 37th Senate District. Tue, 05 May 2009 15:21:17 GMT http://www.wlfdesert.org/article.html?aid=196 http://www.wlfdesert.org/article.html?aid=185 The WLF Microbank Program's successful efforts have made The Desert Sun pages, twice! Take a look below at clips from the articles and the opportunity to read the full article versions. Tue, 05 May 2009 15:21:00 GMT http://www.wlfdesert.org/article.html?aid=185 http://www.wlfdesert.org/article.html?aid=182 The Desert Sun featured an article written on the January 28th WLF luncheon's speaker, Col. Pat Webb. The article details the struggles & accomplishments the Air Force colonel went through as a woman in her industry. Please see the article below: Tue, 05 May 2009 15:20:39 GMT http://www.wlfdesert.org/article.html?aid=182 http://www.wlfdesert.org/article.html?aid=174 Just a reminder to those who have renewed their membership this year and those thinking about doing so, WLF's $100 membership fee is tax deductibe. Women Leaders Forum is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization (Tax ID# 91-2152686). Tue, 05 May 2009 15:20:19 GMT http://www.wlfdesert.org/article.html?aid=174 http://www.wlfdesert.org/article.html?aid=110 Approximately 100 WLF and DWE Members partied, enjoyed pampering and had their spa “passports” stamped at the Miramonte Resort & Spa on June 19, 2008. Tue, 05 May 2009 15:16:40 GMT http://www.wlfdesert.org/article.html?aid=110 http://www.wlfdesert.org/article.html?aid=112 WLF’s annual Nite Out with the Girlz fund-raiser was held April 23. Three hundred dynamic women gathered at the Renaissance Esmeralda Resort and Spa in Indian Wells for an evening of shopping, dining and dancing. Tue, 05 May 2009 15:14:29 GMT http://www.wlfdesert.org/article.html?aid=112 http://www.wlfdesert.org/article.html?aid=181 Are you feeling called to serve your community? Join the Women Leaders Forum Board! Nomination form is now available for download & is due February 13, 2009. Mon, 02 Feb 2009 15:52:33 GMT http://www.wlfdesert.org/article.html?aid=181 http://www.wlfdesert.org/article.html?aid=172 Join other WLF members to support and celebrate our founder as she is honored on February 16th, 2009. Wed, 24 Dec 2008 13:37:43 GMT http://www.wlfdesert.org/article.html?aid=172 http://www.wlfdesert.org/article.html?aid=165 Diane J. Lucas is our very first historian in eight years. Diane's role as the WLF historian is to guide and preserve the origins and yearly events of WLF as they relate to our mission statement and organizational goals. Tue, 02 Dec 2008 11:43:41 GMT http://www.wlfdesert.org/article.html?aid=165 http://www.wlfdesert.org/article.html?aid=156 WLF is Pleased and Proud to Announce the New Configuration and Redesign of Its Website to Provide Greater Accessibility to and Interactivity for You, Our Members! Fri, 21 Nov 2008 19:37:09 GMT http://www.wlfdesert.org/article.html?aid=156 http://www.wlfdesert.org/article.html?aid=146 What makes a leader? Sun, 09 Nov 2008 11:45:56 GMT http://www.wlfdesert.org/article.html?aid=146 http://www.wlfdesert.org/article.html?aid=143 More than 212 women, male supporters of WLF, and 18 female high school students - members of WLF's Young Women Ambassadors program - attended what turned out to be WLF's best attended Leadership symposium yet. Thu, 06 Nov 2008 16:26:53 GMT http://www.wlfdesert.org/article.html?aid=143 http://www.wlfdesert.org/article.html?aid=124 And the winners are... The 2008 WLF Schloarship recipients were honored at a luncheon on May 21, 2008 at Indian Wells Country Club. Mon, 13 Oct 2008 16:36:38 GMT http://www.wlfdesert.org/article.html?aid=124 http://www.wlfdesert.org/article.html?aid=123 WLF is now 225 members strong! Welcome to these 42 new members: Mon, 13 Oct 2008 15:33:14 GMT http://www.wlfdesert.org/article.html?aid=123 http://www.wlfdesert.org/article.html?aid=106 -- Margot Nelligan, Committee Chair WLF is helping women to change their lives, inspired by Mayor Mary T. Roche’s generous donation (in the name of WLF) to the MicroEnterprise Development Program of The International Alliance for Women (TIAW). Wed, 08 Oct 2008 15:46:20 GMT http://www.wlfdesert.org/article.html?aid=106 http://www.wlfdesert.org/article.html?aid=108 YWA offers many advantages for the 24 high school students who participate in the program. Benefits include leadership training, opportunities to advance independent thinking and empowerment, and workshops to hone oral and written presentation skills. Tue, 07 Oct 2008 15:45:55 GMT http://www.wlfdesert.org/article.html?aid=108 http://www.wlfdesert.org/article.html?aid=109 WLF Board Members were recognized at a luncheon on May 21, 2008 at Indian Wells Country Club. Tue, 07 Oct 2008 15:43:05 GMT http://www.wlfdesert.org/article.html?aid=109 http://www.wlfdesert.org/article.html?aid=111 “Wall Street Teens 2008” was phenomenal, with more than 70 young ladies from eight Coachella Valley high schools in attendance. This year’s theme was “Girls Just Want to Have Funds... Careers... Financial Independence!” Tue, 07 Oct 2008 15:09:52 GMT http://www.wlfdesert.org/article.html?aid=111