Jean Shafiroff
Hosted a luncheon for
The New York Women’s Foundation
featuring
a special conversation with Diana L. Taylor and
Katherine G. Farley
About Leadership and Volunteerism
Co-Chair of the New York Women’s Foundation’s 25th Anniversary, Jean Shafiroff hosted a luncheon at Le Cirque Restaurant on Tuesday, November 8, 2011 for the New York Women’s Foundation. The luncheon featured a chance for the women supporting the Foundation to meet and hear a special conversation mediated by Ana Oliveira, President and CEO of the New York Women’s Foundation withDiana L. Taylor and Katherine G. Farley about leadership and volunteerism. The conversation discussed the importance, excitement and challenges of leading and volunteering within organizations and communities. Attendees included Jean Shafiroff, Co-Chair, NYWF’s 25th Anniversary, Ana Oliveira,President and CEO, NYWF, Diana L. Taylor, Chair, NYWF , Katherine G. Farley, Chair, Lincoln Center, Anne Delaney, Vice-Chair, NYWF, Yvonne Quinn, Board Member, NYWF, Aiyoung Choi, Board Member, NYWF, Nicole Miller, Fashion Designer, Loreen ArbusMuffie, Potter Aston, Ann Rapp, Debbie Bancroft, Barbara Tober, Jonelle Procope, Margo Langenberg, Joyce Cowin, Susan Cullman, Renee Landeger, Lynn Nesbit, Anka Palitz, Amelia Ogunlesi, Elizabeth Stribling and Barbara Vogelstein.
Katherine G. Farley explained the importance of volunteerism, saying it’s imperative to choose something one is passionate about, and more importantly something one can do to make a difference within a community. Furthermore, Diana L. Taylor explained any foundation volunteer needs two of the following three “w”s: wealth, wisdom, and work for a successful organization. She is also eager to see the New York Women’s Foundation grow into the communal fabric of New York City, and go beyond where the Foundation has gone before.
ABOUT NYWF: The New York Women’s Foundation® is a cross-cultural alliance of women serving as a voice for women and a force for change. The Foundation identifies innovative organizations that are effecting change in the communities they serve for women. NYWF strategically funds organizations and programs that move women, girls, and families toward long-term economic security through individual transformation and systemic change, mobilizing leaders and community partners as philanthropists and change agents. NYWF funds programs that promote economic security and justice; anti-violence and safety; health, sexual rights, and reproductive justice for women and girls in New York City.
For further information about the New York Women’s Foundation please visit, www.nywf.org
Photos by Ann Watt of Ann Watt Photography
