Women’s History Month Take a Moment to Acknowledge Someone Making a Difference

Celebrating Women’s History Month

By SB SARVER

International Women’s Day took place this year all over the world on March 8, but did you know that March is officially Women’s History Month?

For years women have left their mark on our hearts and in our world. There are 166.7 million living, working and playing in the U.S. And so many who are working mothers, caregivers and holding down more than one job.

Plus, record numbers of women are returning to school and securing a higher education well into their 50s; and they’re making themselves seen and heard in media, especially social media such as blogs, podcasts and other forums (in fact, the largest age group of women in the U.S, now is 25-29). "Every day women are opening businesses, receiving degrees and advancing our world. This month we ask readers to take a moment to acknowledge someone special in your life, and in your community, who is making a difference – and, perhaps, making history."

Sarver is Publisher of 919 Magazine, and a working mother of two sons.

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919 Women Making a Difference

1. Adriana Trocina: President of

Discount Furniture of the Carolinas

2. Dr. Susan Thompson, DDS:

Thompson and Thompson Family Dentistry 3. Kelly McHugh: President, Pump It Up Raleigh 4. Linda Craft: President and CEO,

Linda Craft and Team Realtors 5. Barbara Blair: Owner, The Exercise Coach

Morrisville 6. Chantale Persinger: President, Closets By

Design, Raleigh 7. Dr. Gina Lee: Orthodontist, Brier Creek

Orthodontics

Women’s History Month PLUS

How It All Began What is now Women’s History

Month originally began as a national celebration of “Women’s History Week” on March 7, 1982, followed in 1987 when the U.S. Congress passed a proclamation designated March 1987 as “Women’s History Month”. Between 1988 and 1994 additional resolutions were passed authorizing the President to proclaim March of every year as “Women’s History Month”.

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Women’s Hall of Fame The North Carolina

Women's Hall of Fame is an initiative that emerged from the Governor's Conference for Women in 2009 to recognize women who have provided leadership in community service, their professions, or advocacy for women’s rights in North Carolina. of 2009.

Currently there are 13 inductees: Marie Watters Colton, Valeria Lynch Lee, Sally Dalton Robinson, Mary Duke Biddle Trent Semans, Katie G. Dorsett, Helen Copenhaver Hanes, Sandra P. Levine, Betty Ray McCain, Patricia Timmons-Goodson, Elisabeth G. Hair, Andrea L. Harris, Sarah Parker, and Ruth Dial Woods.

Criteria for induction is part community service, excellence within their profession or advocacy on 5 Women’s rights and issues.

For a complete list of all women in the United States Women’s Hall of Fame, visit womenofthehall.org.

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WANT TO DONATE TO HELP?

Want to donate to the National Women’s Hall of Fame? Just visit smile. amazon.com and experience feel-good shopping – as Amazon donates 0.5 percent of the purchase price of your eligible purchases to the Hall.

GET SOCIAL AND MAKE A DIFFERENCE

Use these has tags all month long on social media: #IWD2021 and #ChooseToChallenge. Make a difference by contacting a local women’s organization, and volunteer time or make a donation. And make a statement by wearing purple and attend an event.

WOMEN’S GROUPS IN THE 919

NAWBO: National Association of Women Business Owners

A leadership, advocacy group for local business female business owners with national chapters Info: nawboraleigh.org

The Woman’s Club of Raleigh

Established in 1904, The Women’s Club of Raleigh is a social club for women, involving activities, events and community service programs. Info: womansclubofraleigh.org

WWC: Wakefield Women’s Club

Social club for women in the Wakefield area of North Raleigh and the surrounding communities. Luncheons, field trips, crafts and community support initiatives Info: wwclub.org

Athena Powerlink of the Triangle (Raleigh-Durham area)

Helping women become stronger leaders within their corporations or in individual business ventures. Established women select a yearly candidate to mentor utilizing the National ATHENA Leadership Model. Info: athenatriangle.org