AMAZING WOMAN
AMAZING WORLD 2003

What:
Sneak Preview screening of UNLOCKING THE HEART OF ADOPTION a documentary by Sheila Ganz

In 1968, twenty-year-old Sheila Ganz was raped became pregnant and unwillingly relinquished her newborn daughter for adoption. Twenty years later, she became an adoption reform advocate and began her first film, UNLOCKING THE HEART OF ADOPTION. This 56-minute documentary chronicles her journey as a birthmother, and compelling first person stories of adoptees, birthparents and adoptive parents in same race and transracial adoptions.

Their stories run the emotional gamut from Hollywood-style 'happy endings' to heart breaking tragedy, with bittersweet accounts of loss, questions of identity, ethnicity and the need to know truth interwoven with fascinating historical background in between. As Sheila tells her story, she creates a sculpture of a mother holding her baby in a hospital bed using chicken wire, bamboo, burlap and plaster.

Narrated by Helen Hill, adoptee and Chief Petitioner of Oregon's ballot Measure 58, which gives adult adoptees in Oregon unconditional access to their original birth certificate. This exciting Sneak Preview of UNLOCKING THE HEART OF ADOPTION proffers a brave, activist agenda through a deeply personal lens.

When & Where:
7 - 9:30pm
Agape International Spiritual Center
5700 Buckingham Parkway, Culver City
Suggested Our Voice Donation: $10.
Seating is limited. For reservations call (310) 358-5144
For more information go to the film's website - www.unlockingtheheart.com

What:
MISS MEMORIAL lead by MISS Foundation Founder JoAnne Caciatore hosted at Huntington Beach Hospital along with MISS Facilitators from around the state of California including Katie Hodge (Director of Ops), and Angela Iverson (FABA Director).

As founder of MISS Foundation, Joanne Cacciatore helps to ensure that no family endure the trauma of a child's death alone: MISS is committed to the memory of the children who lived, who died, and who continue - even in death - to matter. After the loss of her baby daughter, Cheyenne, Joanne Cacciatore founded a movement to change the way stillbirths are viewed. The MISSing Angels Bill mandates that, instead of being issued a "Certificate of Fetal Death" upon delivering a stillborn baby, the mother will receive a "Certificate of Birth Resulting in Stillbirth." Arizona, the first state to sign the bill into law in June 2001, was followed by additional states that have since passed this legislation.

When & Where:
Huntington Beach Hospital
Huntington Beach, CA
9 a.m. - 12 noon

Contact:
[email protected]

Professional Life and Career Coaches host a variety of symposiums and workshops in the states of:

Arizona
California
Florida
Hawaii
Massachusetts
Nevada
North Carolina
Texas
Wisconsin

Professional Life Coaches join in Canada:
Halifax, Nova Scotia

For more information regarding the participation of the coaching community please contact: [email protected].

We Recognize & Thank Our AMAZING Sponsors:
Ernest Nishizaki, Executive VP / CEO Kyo-ya Co. Ltd, responsible for hosting us at
Sheraton, Moana Surfrider�
Senator Sam Slom, President, Small Business Hawaii
Malia Zimmerman, Editor in Chief, CEO, Hawaii Reporter
Kristine Ellis-Fujimoto, Publisher, Hawaii Woman Magazine
Dr. Diana Joy Ostroff, Naturopathic Physician, Center for Natural Healing

What:
The honor of your amazing presence is requested in the Grand Salon Terrace at the Luxurious Sheraton Moana Surfrider overlooking Waikiki Beach in honor of amazing women everywhere! Amazing Woman Amazing World 2003 is hosted by RPM Success Group.

Invite all the women you know: Businesswomen, CEO's, Entrepreneurs, Executives, Military, MOMS, Teachers, Governors, Doctors, Attorneys, High School / College Students etc.

It's BYOBB - Bring Your Own Brown Bag - or frequent the hotel caf� during the lunch break and meet a new friend / associate / mentor at the same time!

AMAZING WOMEN Featured Speakers Include:

10:00am - 10:30am
Steel Magnolias & The Amazing Inner Strength of Women
Kathy Tugman, Former President, Tugman Steel; currently Vice President of Sales & Marketing, Hawaii Glass Block www.HawaiiGlassBlock.com

10:30am - 11:00am
Healthy Ambition vs. Overachievement
Dr. Suzanne J. Gelb, Double Ph.D., J.D., Licensed Psychologist, Attorney At Law, Published Author, Private Practice www.DrGelbSays.com

11:00am - 11:30am
How to Get by Toads in the Road to Your Career
Dr. Lynda H. Jaques, Psy.D., Chief of Research & Analysis, U.S. Pacific Command, Licensed clinical psychologist with part-time private practice in Kahala.

11:30am - 12:00pm
Leading the Next Generation of Women Through Mentorship
Billie K. Takaki, Managing Editor & Miss Hawaii 2000, Hawaii Woman Magazine
www.hawaiiwomanmagazine.com

12:00 noon - 12:30pm
BYOBB - Break for Lunch & Networking - Brown Bag It - or enjoy the serene, open-air Banyan Veranda, sun-splashed Beachside Caf� or carefree Banyan Grill and Beach Bar at the Moana Surfrider.

12:30pm - 1:00pm - Surprise Guest Speaker!
Get back to the room ON TIME for a treat!
Deborah Cole Micek, President and Founder of RPM Success Group Inc.� www.RPMsuccess.com will moderate this special time guaranteed to inspire and motivate you to ACTION in Y-2003!

1:00pm - 1:30pm
The Art of Determination - Overcoming Obstacles and Holding on to the Vision
Malia Zimmerman, Editor in Chief, CEO and Founder, Hawaii Reporter
www.HawaiiReporter.com

1:30pm - 2:00pm
What If… Honoring Your Amazing Life
Julie Rose, Designer, CEO and Founder, Roselight Interior Gardens
www.roselightcafe.com

"After the Show" - Exit the Grand Salon - Continue to Network in a relaxing setting at the Sheraton Moana Surfrider, stay for afternoon tea, or dine at the Sheraton's signature restaurant, The Ship's Tavern, which offers the finest in Flavors of Hawaii cuisine, combined with beautiful sunset views to honor and appreciate the most AMAZING WOMAN in the world - YOU!

Where and When:
10:00am - 2:00pm
2365 Kalakaua Avenue, Honolulu, Hawaii
Optional self-parking at hotel is $3.00 for 6 hours max or $5.00 up to 12 hours.

Contact Information:
PLEASE RSVP to: [email protected] or 808.237.1008 with the names and number of women in your network planning to attend so we will have enough seats for you. LIMITED SEATING! Call or E-mail TODAY to register. Please invite all of your friends & colleagues in your network!

The future belongs to the amazing women who won't look backwards, who act courageously in the face of uncertainty, who have the confidence to ask for what she needs / wants and is willing to think and act completely differently than the status quo.

Deborah Cole Micek, Team Leader
Amazing Woman Amazing World 2003
Honolulu, Hawaii

A group of about 50 women are expected to gather at the Spirit Urban Spa in Halifax for a Garden Party, honoring women who inspire action in the lives of others. Mount St. Vincent University President, Dr. Sheila Brown is guest speaker for the Halifax event. Guests are encouraged to dress in Garden Party attire and don a hat.

The event is open to the first 50 guests to register by email to Event Chair Sheila M. Kelly [email protected].

Guests are encouraged to make a donation of $20. Part of the proceeds will be given to Dress for Success Halifax, a not-for-profit organization suiting women's confidence by providing low-income, job ready women with free interview clothing.

About Dress for Success:
Dress for Success Halifax is a not-for-profit organization that provides free interview appropriate clothing to low-income, job ready women who are making a transition to the workforce. The organization helps to suit women's confidence by providing a comfortable suit for the interview process. When you look good you feel great. http://www.dressforsuccess.org/where_we_are/affiliate.asp?sisid=27&pageid=5Media

Inquiries: Vanda Jackson, Media Insight Inc.
Phone: (902) 865-9086 or
E-mail: [email protected]

Amazing Woman Amazing World
Halifax Celebration Planning Committee includes:

Sheila Kelly facilitates enduring, positive change within organizations by focusing on individuals and personal leadership. Founder and principal of Aegis Coaching Services, Sheila is President-elect of the local chapter of Canadian Assoc. of Professional Speakers and a member of the Human Resource Assoc. of Nova Scotia and local women's organizations. She is happy to join with coaches around the globe in promoting Amazing Woman Amazing World Day for the first time in Canada. www.aegiscoaching.com

Vanda Jackson is the President of Media Insight Inc., a company that specializes in media/public relations and marketing. Ms. Jackson has an extensive media background spanning over 16 years as a journalist, television producer and news announcer for media organizations in Nova Scotia and Ontario including CBC Television, Global Television and CHUM. Ms. Jackson is the former program producer of The Leading Edge, a popular television series that aired on Global Atlantic, NTV and Prime. www.mediainsight.ca

Barbara Broome is the owner and principal consultant for Pinnacle Event Planning. Working in the field since 1987, she has planned large-scale corporate conferences and events and events for not-for-profits. She has successfully orchestrated groups from 10 - 700. She is a member of Meetings Professional International (MPI); Destination Halifax; Halifax Chamber of Commerce; and Halifax Women's Network. www.pinnacleeventplanning.com

Pearleen Mofford is owner of Creative Juice Advertising, Pearleen has worked in the areas of marketing, advertising, public relations and eMedia since 1991. She has led advertising campaign and marketing plan development for a wide range of clients. She has won awards for her project management leadership for such clients as the Westray Inquiry, MTT, Irving Oil Limited and Sable Offshore Energy.

One Great Day...Two Incredible Events

Admission is Free to both Amazing Events! You are cordially invited to join women throughout the world in a global day of honor, the 3rd Annual Amazing Woman Amazing World Day (AWAW), a day on which women, young people and their families in countries everywhere join with millions of others throughout the world in hundreds of unique events that encourage self-honor, express a shared concern for the well-being of others, and build a foundation for inspired action. In 2001 AWAW Day was celebrated in 10 cities. In 2002 a Congressional Proclamation was read into Congressional Record recognizing this day. This year over 10 countries will be hosting celebrations. Come and experience the energy that is spreading worldwide.

Houston Event: Celebrate the Power of Women

When: Saturday March 8th 10am-1pm
Where: The Warwick Hotel, 5701 Main, Houston
What: Experience the Power of Movement, Power of Curiosity, Power of Coaching, Power of Connecting, Power of Comedy, and Power of Entertaining. Join Helen Terry, Dr. Joyce Gayles, Mattison Grey, Patty Walters, & Donna Howell-Depew for a morning of fun, high energy, great information, entertainment, and prizes!

For more info e-mail Patty Walters at [email protected]

Sugar Land Event: Unleashing the Amazing Woman in You

When: Saturday March 8th 11am-5pm
Where: Barnes & Noble, 2545 Town Center Blvd., Sugar Land
What: We have an array of fabulous speakers which include Life Coaches, authors, a professional organizer, personal trainer, finance coach, local organizations, and more to provide you with resources, information, and tools to move you forward in your life and/ or help the life of another. Come learn, interact, be entertained, and see why this energy is spreading worldwide. Prizes too!For detailed agenda, send a blank e-mail to [email protected] and you will receive a response by autoresponder within minutes.
For more info e-mail Beth Tabak at [email protected]

What:
Nevada Professional Coaches Association, an organization comprised of life and business coaches who work with individuals and business owners to help them recognize their potential and follow their dreams. Chairwomen for this event are Dr. Angela Farrar and Adrienne Rosenberg, both coaches and members of the Nevada Professional Coaches Association.

Speakers for this event include Monique Rider, life coach and author; Dr. Lisa Williams, professor of marketing and transportation at the Sam M. Walton college of Business at the University of Arkansas; and life coach, Pat Draper.

When:
2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Where:
Jean Nidetch Women's Center
(Student Services Building)
Room 254A
University of Las Vegas   Contact: [email protected]

Amazing Women Voice of Honor Hike

Hikers join in celebration of women who inspire. Whether it be a mother, friend, sister, grandmother or a teacher, hike in celebration of the encouragement and impact an Amazing Woman has created in your life.

When & Where:
Will Rogers Historical Park, Pacific Palisades (Los Angeles), California
1 p.m. - 4 p.m.

Contact:
Hosted by Dina Weinberg, Mindlight Group.

As a Certified Personal Behaviors Analyst, Business and Life Coach, Dina Weinberg, through her organization, Mindlight Group, leads experiential hikes and journeys that helps individuals and organizations leap into physical movement to discover a fresh resource of solutions.

Suggested Our Voice Donation: $25
For more information, please contact: [email protected]

Amazing Women Voice of Honor Hike

What:
Hike in celebration of women who inspire. Whether it be a mother, friend, sister, grandmother or a teacher, hike in celebration of the encouragement and impact an Amazing Woman has created in your life.

When & Where
Bell Rock, Sedona, Arizona
1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Suggested Our Voice Donation: $25

Special Guest Hiker:
David Fumero "Cristian Vega" ABC-TV One Life to Live
David Fumero joined One Life to Live as the street-smart Cristian Vega in June, 1998. Cristian struggles to find success as an artist, but his main goal is to recapture the happiness he once shared with girlfriend Jessica Buchanan.

Fumero was born in Havana, Cuba and raised in Miami. He joined the U.S. Marine Corps and later traveled the world as a model, also studying at the International Actors Studio in Paris. Music fans will remember Fumero from the Mariah Carey video, Honey. "Cristian's a bright, strong and talented Latino."

Mark Derwin, Dr. Mark Molloy ABC-TV Life with Bonnie
No stranger to television, Mark Derwin is best known for creating the role of Ben Davidson on One Life to Live. Other daytime television credits include playing Adrian Hunter on The Young and the Restless, from 1989-90, and Guiding Light's A.C. Mallett, from 1990-93. For his role on Guiding Light Derwin won the 1993 Soap Opera Digest Award for Leading Man and received a Lead Actor Daytime Emmy nomination in 1992.

Contact: [email protected]

What:
Amazing Women Amazing World celebrates youth! The day of family activity is hosted by Your Kids Organization (YKO), a minority based non-profit organization created to meet the needs of ethnically diverse children from toddlers to adulthood. The mission of YKO is to guide our youth into becoming responsible adults through the combination of yoga, art, multicultural experiences as disciplines, while preserving and developing the arts and cultural programs. YKO produces year-round programs that operate during and after regular school hours, as well as throughout the summer.

As part of the day's activities, Your Kids Organization (YKO) performance group, The YogAngels will host a Yoga demonstration. The group expresses art by performing choreographed yoga presentations theatrically and combining different dance forms with live music such as African drumming, flute, dig-redo and saxophone.

Children view The YogAngels as a long-term goal to work towards becoming a part of the performance group and a way to show and observe their progress. The children have proven to have immeasurable positive results such as a greater awareness of their thinking and behavior patterns. Their imagination and creativity increased and they enhanced their physical, mental, emotional, and social state of being. The children learn to have fun while acquiring the tools to become a responsible adult.
   
Where and When:
Plumber Park
The City of West Hollywood, California
10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
This event is hosted free to all children and families.

Contact: [email protected]

A sampling of some of global events & activities:

Amsterdam, Holland Netherlands
Sponsoring Organization: Inner Peace Playshop, American Book Center
A day for women to share, dance, sing, play, network, explore and be reminded that she's an Amazing Woman.

Israel
Sponsoring Organization: Matrix Generations, Inc.
Palestinian and Israeli nurses gather to rebuild homes, playgrounds, communities and lives.

Wareham, Dorset United Kingdom
Through the Eyes of Children, Art Exhibit
This event is to coincide with the European Year for Disabled People and endorsed by the Arts Council of UK. This exhibition - produced by a student of the Arts Institute of Bournemouth and Purbeck View School - constitutes part of her course work in organizing arts events.

Holyhead, Anglesey Wales
Sponsoring Organization: ONE VISION
A day of gathering for celebration features inspirational speakers and artists from all over the U.K.

New Delhi, India plus additional major towns and cities of India
This is a non-political gathering with a focus on development and empowerment for women in all arenas of social working.

Melbourne, Victoria Australia
Twilight global peace meditation and celebration with drumming, dancing, sing and picnic under the stars.