CENTER FOR THE WOMEN OF NEW YORK

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32 Anniversary

ANNUAL LUNCHEON honoring Trailblazers for Women’s Rights

Sunday, April 28, 2019

Douglaston Manor

CWNY’s Resource, Conference and Learning Center 207 Totten Ave, Fort Totten, NY

Serving women to achieve equality since 1987, a 501(c)(3) organization Ann Juliano Jawin, Founder

Congratulations to the Center for the Women of New York on their 32nd Anniversary and to all the Honorees

THE NEW YORK WOMEN’S FOUNDATION Radical generosity.

PROGRAM

uu NETWORKING RECEPTION uu 12:00 Noon

1 P.M. Opening: Victoria Pilotti, Ed.D., President, CWNY Salute to the Flag Welcome: Ann Juliano Jawin, P.D., Founder & Chair, Board of Directors, CWNY Introductions

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“Outstanding Service to Borough” Award Honorable Melinda Katz - Queens Borough President

“Outstanding Service Organization” Award Queens Public Television: Dan Leone, President & CEO Madeline Johnson, Community Rel. Roslyn Nieves, Community Devel. New York Women’s Foundation: Camille Emeagwali, VP, Programs

“Woman of Distinction” in Leadership Stacey K. Chan - Coach, Francis Lewis High School Pauline Healy, Esq. - Director of Agency Standards, New York Life Catherine R. LaPorte, SPC (Ret.), U.S. Army - RAD Chairwoman, USAG Fort Hamilton Retiree Council; NABMW N.E. Region Chairwoman

“Good Guy” Award Recipients Men who are fully committed to women’s equal rights and have made significant contributions to the community Seth Bornstein - Exec. Director, Queens Economic Development Corp. Seth Goldbarg, MD - Cardiologist, NewYork-Presbyterian Queens Hospital Ken Ong, MD - Alzheimer’s Association Honorable - New York State Assemblyman

uu ENTERTAINMENT uu Musical selections by Bill Gati

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About Us ......

Since our founding in October of 1987, the Center for the Women of New York has shown that women working together can be a powerful force. We are a voluntary, non-profit organization existing primarily on dues from our members and on the volunteer efforts of business, professional and community women. Our goal is to be a resource center for women and advocate for women’s rights and full equality in our society.

Currently, we operate out of office and classroom space at Queens Borough Hall during our renovation of a landmarked building at Fort Totten.

The Center for the Women of New York at Fort Totten is designed to be a research, conference and career education center, dedicated to recording and aiding women’s struggles to achieve full equality in our society.

The first action of the CWNY was to spotlight domestic violence and spearhead the effort in the courts to overcome legal obstacles for providing adequate protection for women who live in crisis situations. Our efforts in this area continue. We are part of a coalition of groups on Sex Trafficking, Sexual Harassment and Domestic Violence to provide services to victims and for educational programs aimed at prevention of these crimes and improving the lives of women.

Our regular monthly meetings have included programs on pay equity, women and money, sex trafficking and domestic violence, education, women and health, and legislative issues. Along with our traditional services, we offer a weekly Job Readiness Workshop, career counseling, help line, Legal Assistance Clinic, Money Management Clinic and Support Groups for crisis situations and domestic violence. To help meet needs for job training, we have offered instruction in computers and basic career exploration courses. Our new location will enable us also to resume programs that had to be suspended during the renovation, such as additional training classes, cultural programs, and a Fitness Center.

Our annual “World of Working Women” conference and Job Fair is co-sponsored with us by the Women’s Bureau of the U.S. Dept. of Labor, area colleges, businesses, governmental agencies and others. Also, we continue to run education programs on women’s health and reproductive rights. We work in coalition with other women’s organizations that advocate for issues important to women both locally and globally. Our CWNY is joining the effort in Congress to renew the struggle for the Equal Rights Amendment. We are also leading the effort to focus on the problems of female soldiers and sexual harassment.

At this time, due to the change in administration of our government, our country and women’s rights are facing a grave challenge to our freedoms. The CWNY is proud that we were one of the first groups to face the challenge and organize women and men to march in New York City on January 21, 2017, January 20, 2018 and January 19, 2019. Our intention is to collaborate with all groups interested in equal rights and human rights to fight to maintain the rights we have already won and continue working until we have achieved full equality.

Join us at the Center for the Women of New York. We need and welcome everyone. Call (718) 793-0672 or email us at [email protected]

Honorees

Honorable Melinda Katz

Melinda Katz was elected in November 2013 to serve as the 19th Queens Borough President. She has been a dedicated public servant for nearly 20 years, serving in key governmental positions on both the city and state level. Ms. Katz represented Forest Hills, Rego Park, Kew Gardens and parts of Maspeth, South Elmhurst and Richmond Hill as City Council Member from 2002 to 2009. She rose to Chair the influential Land Use Committee which, under her leadership, secured private-sector partnerships that led to the creation of over 15,000 units of affordable housing. Prior to being elected to the Council, Ms. Katz served as Director of Community Boards for Queens Borough President Claire Shulman. Melinda also represented Forest Hills, Rego Park, Middle Village and Glendale in the State Assembly from 1994 to 1999. During her tenure, Melinda authored and help pass 16 laws, including requiring HMO’s to provide women with direct access to critical gynecological services. She served as Chair of the Urban Health Sub-committee, and was responsible for bills that increased penalties for various forms of domestic abuse. Ms. Katz graduated summa cum laude from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst and received her juris doctorate from St. John’s University School of Law, where she was published by the Journal of Legal Commentary and interned with the tenant rights division of the Legal Aid Society, and the US Attorney’s Office.

The New York Women’s Foundation (NYWF)

In the 29 years since The New York Women’s Foundation (NYWF) was launched in 1990 by a small group of visionary women, it has matured into a significant, effective, and influential institution. It has grown into the largest U.S.-based member of a robust international network of 166 women’s funds. Once a new face on NYC well-established funding scene, it has emerged as a forceful leader with a transformative approach to philanthropy and a respected imprimatur. The Foundation’s support has ensured the growth and survival of fully Camille Emeagwali, VP 216 grassroots partners whose solutions and programs authentically derive from and benefit the women and girls of their communities. While daunting core challenges like poverty, and race and gender-based biases continue to diminish opportunities and undermine women’s well-being, The Foundation’s work has permanently changed the terms of the struggle. At a time when very few funders took interest in women’s challenges, NYWF was a pioneer in promoting their causes. As circumstances have changed, it has remained at the forefront of this field by partnering with the city’s leading women- led organizations to support the victories of women and girls in low-income neighborhoods across the city.

QPTV

QPTV has a long-standing history of serving the community. In 1982 QPTV made its entrance on the national stage of community television. Since their inception they have trained thousands of residents and cablecast over 90,000 programs. QPTV continues to be a leader in community television in New York. For over 30 years QPTV has advocated and supported media “of the people, by the people, for the people.” Every race, creed, culture, religion, and political point of view can be found, not only in this community of Queens, but also on their four channels. QPTV is committed to assisting everyone in this community to exercise their Dan Leone, Pres. & CEO First Amendment right to free expression. QPTV has become the destination for journalists visiting from abroad, especially from those countries that are in a struggle for liberation. The International Visitor Leadership Program is an extension of the U.S. Department of State. Journalists from Iraq, Afghanistan, Korea, Libya, and Francophone Africa have visited their facilities over the past year. The journalists are from countries deeply involved with the struggle for liberation. They are keenly interested in establishing a center for community media in their respective countries; a media free from government control and censorship. QPTV has become a model for journalists freeing themselves from oppressive governments. Community Television offers an opportunity for every individual and not-for-profit organization to participate in community media, free from censorship, which is guaranteed and protected by our First Amendment.

Stacey K. Chan

Stace y K. Chan is SETSS Provider at Francis Lewis High School. Certified to teach English, English to Speakers of Other Languages, and Students with Disabilities, Ms. Chan graduated from the University at Albany with a B.A. in English and an M.S. Ed in Special Education and Literacy. During her years at Albany, not only was she an executive board member of the Asian American Alliance but was also one of the starting members and president of Kappa Phi Lambda Sorority. After receiving an M.A., she continued to serve on the sorority's national board as program director for the northeast region, overseeing seven colleges and universities. After being hired by Francis Lewis High School, she found out there was a step team looking for an advisor. Everything she learned through her years of running an organization both at the local and national level, she tried to implement with the teenage females of the Nu Gamma Psi Step Team. They have been able to qualify to compete at Nationals in Atlanta for the last four years and they have been consistently placing 1st throughout this current competition season.

Pauline Healy, Esq.

Attorney Pauline Healy has served as Director of Agency Standards of the Melville office of the New York Life Insurance Company since 2015, where she is responsible for ensuring the office’s compliance with the company’s rules and with state and federal law. Healy joined the New York Life Insurance Company in 1996 and worked there until 2002, when she joined the AXA Equitable insurance company. She returned to New York Life as a Senior Agency Standards Consultant in 2012 and became Director of Agency Standards in 2015. Boro President Melinda Katz appointed Ms. Healy to the Queens Library Board of Trustees in 2018. Healy has contributed to the community by serving as board president and legal chair of the Douglas Manor Association from 2012 to 2014. Her responsibilities in that position included presiding over community meetings, negotiating contracts, addressing community concerns, settling legal disputes and overseeing the content of the association’s newsletters and other publications. Healy earned a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from New York University in 1987 and a Juris Doctor degree from the St. John’s University School of Law in 1993. After graduating from law school, Healy worked for two years as a law clerk to the Chief Judge of the United States Court of International Trade.

Catherine R. LaPorte, SPC (Retired)

Specialist Catherine R. LaPorte (Kaplansky), US Army (retired) is the North East Region Chairwoman of the National Association of Black Military Women and serves on its National Executive Board. A member of the organization's NYC Chapter, she is also a former Chief of Staff and Deputy Commissioner of Operations and Special Projects for NYC Mayor’s Office of Veterans' Affairs. Currently, Ms. Laporte is the Retiree Appreciation Day (RAD) Chairwoman of the US Army Garrison Fort Hamilton, Military Retiree Council, where she has served for over 10 years in the positions of Chairman and First and Second Vice Chairman, serving the NYC Retiree Community and advising local military leadership on Veterans and community issues. After study at SUNY at Oswego, she joined the US Army and was stationed in West Germany. After honorable service, Ms. Laporte retired due to injury on active duty. Ms. Laporte earned a Bachelor of Professional Studies from Five Towns College where she graduated as Salutatorian. She is a top-charted Billboard songwriter and recording artist manager and has been recognized in the USA Congressional Record for her commitment to community service.

“Good Guys”

Seth Bornstein

Seth Bornstein, Executive Director of the Queens Economic Development Corp., works with government, community and business leaders to design and implement economic development initiatives that will best serve the community. After joining the QEDC in 1979, he helped coordinate the Borough’s first commercial revitalization program which resulted in the development of business improvement districts. Since being named Executive Director in 2009, Mr. Bornstein has increased the range of services, scope and staff, including the opening of the Entrepreneur Space, which is a food and business incubator in Long Island City, and revitalized the Queens Tourism Council. Mr. Bornstein is a native New Yorker and is a graduate of The New School/Parsons School of Design with a BFA in Environmental Design.

Seth Goldbarg, MD

Dr. Seth Goldbarg is Director of Cardiac Electrophysiology and Program Director, Cardiology Fellowship at NewYork Presbyterian/Queens hospital. He is also Assistant Professor at Weill Cornell Medical College. He received a BA, Magna cum Laude, in Biology from Harvard University, and an MD from Yale University School of Medicine. He completed his residency at Brigham and Women’s Hospital and received Cardiology and Electro- physiology Fellowships at Mount Sinai Hospital, New York. Dr. Goldbarg is passionate about the treatment of heart rhythm disorders, and he has introduced new procedures and collaborated on international research. International health experiences in Ethiopia and Kosovo have inspired his volunteer work with Healthright International examining refugees seeking asylum in the US. His numerous awards include the Louis H. Nahum Thesis Prize, Yale School of Medicine; Student Research Award, Society for Pediatric Research; and the Stanley J. Sarnoff Fellowship.

Ken Ong, MD

Dr. Ken Ong is the former Chief Medical Informatics Officer for NewYork- Presbyterian Hospital, Queens. He was the Chair of the IT Committee and the Chair of the Clinical Decision Support Committee. He previously held similar positions at Catholic Health Services of Long Island and the North Shore – LIJ Health System. Dr. Ong is currently a volunteer at the Brandywine Care Assisted Living’s Reflection Program for Alzheimer’s Disease & Dementia where he shares his musical talents, singing and playing the guitar. He is also a volunteer with the Alzheimer’s Association New York Chapter where he serves on the Walkathon Committee, and with the Sunnyside Community Services Center’s Adult Day Care Program for Alzheimer’s Disease & Dementia. Dr. Ong has published an extensive list of books and articles on medical subjects. He was selected by the International Association of Health Care Professionals as a Leading Physician of the World in 2015.

Honorable David Weprin

Assembly Member David Weprin represents the 24th Assembly District in Queens, the same district represented by his father, the late Assembly Speaker , for 23 years and his brother Mark Weprin, for over 15 years. In 2017, Weprin was named Chair of the Assembly Committee of Correction. He also served as Chair of the Assembly Task Force on People with Disabilities from 2014 – 2016. Mr. Weprin graduated from the University of Albany with a B.A. in Political Science (cum laude), and received a J.D. from Hofstra University School of Law. In 1983 Mr. Weprin was chosen by then Governor Mario Cuomo to serve as the Deputy Superintendent of Banks and Secretary of the Banking Board for New York State. In 2001, Weprin was elected to the NYC Council for the 23rd Council District in Queens. Within weeks of taking office Weprin became Chairman of the Council’s Finance Committee. Mr. Weprin has been a member of the NE Queens Jewish Community Council, Transitional Services for NY, National Conference of Community & Justice, Respect for Law Alliance, National Committee for the Furtherance of Jewish Education and Greater Jamaica Development Corp., among others.

April 28, 2019

Ann Jawin Founder and Chair of the Board of Directors The Center for the Women of New York, Inc. 120-55 Queens Boulevard, Room 325 Kew Gardens, NY 11424

Dear Ms. Jawin:

Greetings to you and to all the friends and supporters of The Center for the Women of New York, Inc., on the occasion of your 32nd Anniversary Luncheon.

Today’s event gives us a great opportunity to celebrate the success The Center for the Women of New York has had in being a leading women’s organization. The Center works diligently to help meet the needs of women from all backgrounds and offers an array of comprehensive free services, such as access to a legal clinic, job training services and a support group for women.

It is my great privilege to be one of the individuals being honored during today’s luncheon. On behalf of the 2.3 million residents of Queens, “The World’s Borough,” I extend our sincere congratulations to my fellow honorees, which include Assemblymember David Weprin, Queens Public Television, The New York Women’s Foundation, Stacey K. Chan, Pauline Healy Esq., Seth Bornstein, Dr. Seth Goldbarg MD and Dr. Ken Ong MD.

I hope all those in attendance at today’s 32nd Anniversary Luncheon enjoy the event and I wish you and everyone associated with The Center for the Women of New York continued success in all your endeavors.

Sincerely,

Melinda Katz President Borough of Queens

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Congratulations to the Trailblazers for Women’s Rights and the deserving Award Winners honored at the 32nd Annual Anniversary Luncheon for the Center for the Women of New York

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On their 32nd Anniversary

The Jawin Family

Ann Juliano Jawin, P.D., is the Founder and Chairperson of the Board of the Center for the Women of New York. Ann is also the author of one of the first books dedicated to women’s need for financial independence and equal opportunity in the workplace. Part of the “Second Wave” of women’s liberation in the ’70s, Ann joined the National Organization for Women and became Chair of the Task Force for Education and Employment. Her book, A Woman's Guide to Career Preparation: Scholarships, Grants & Loans, was written by Ann J. Jawin when Chair of the Task Force for Education and Employment. As a career guidance specialist, Ann saw the results of inequality in the workforce as it affected all levels of women seeking financial stability and career opportunities. Started as a workshop helping to guide women in their career search and development, Ann saw the greater need for practical guidance on their educational choices for careers. From her live interactions with women seeking help with finding jobs, Ann saw that in many cases, women made educational choices that limited their paths to productive employment.

This book, produced by Anchor Press of Doubleday, Inc., was one of the first books to deal with women and their employment and career development. The book received a lot of attention and Ann spoke about it on many radio programs and career conferences. The book was produced with a second edition. The Anchor Press Company changed hands and stopped producing a number of educational lines. The supply of books was lost and Ann was unable to track the remaining supply although the demand remained lively. She recently found that copies of the book were appearing on Amazon.com and ranged in price from one dollar to $240.79. She realized that there were people who valued a vintage book by a second-wave feminist and still a current leader of a woman’s organization. She is offering one copy at auction which she will personally autograph, starting bid at $50, for the benefit of the Center for the Women of New York.

Thank you to the Center for the Women of New York and all of today’s honorees for your dedication to improving the lives of women.

Assemblyman Edward C. Braunstein 26th District 213-33 39th Avenue, Suite 238 Bayside, NY 11361 (718) 357-3588 [email protected]

Congratulations to the Center for the Women of New York on 32 Years of Service!

NYS Assemblymember David I. Weprin 24th District – Queens

Salutes My Co-honorees: Hon. Melinda Katz, Queens Public Television, New York Women’s Foundation, Stacey K. Chan, Pauline Healy, Esq., SPC (Ret.) Catherine LaPorte, Seth Bornstein, Seth Goldbarg, M.D. & Ken Ong, M.D.

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Queensboro Council for Social Welfare, Inc Congratulates Ann Jawin and the Center for the Women of New York nd on their 32 Annual Trailblazers Luncheon

Queensboro Council for Social Welfare (QCSW) is a 95+ year old social services agency, founded in 1922, that has been assisting Queens' children, teens, adults and senior citizens. Our agency provides services to clients through our Information and Referral Program. This Information & Referral program serves all Queens residents. Information is available without any fees on: caregiver support, day care, entitlements, job counseling, senior services, personal problems, substance abuse programs, domestic violence, consumer rights, housing rights, crime victims’ assistance, education, and mental health. How to contact us: • Facebook: Queensboro Council for Social Welfare (@qcswnyc) Email: [email protected] • Call: (718) 261-2700 • Visit our office: 120–55 Queens Boulevard Rms 304 & 325, Kew Gardens, NY 11424

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Looks Forward To Our 33rd Successful Year as

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Executive Board of Directors

Ann Juliano Jawin, P.D., Founder, Chair of Board of Directors President: Victoria Pilotti, Ed.D. Vice Presidents: Randi Malman, Cecilia Venosta Treasurer: Joan C. DeCamp • Secretary: Louise Perlowitz

Donna Ciampa-Lauria • Suzanne Green • Jacqueline Harounian, Esq. • Pauline Healy, Esq. Brian Hetey • Kimberly Jawin • Warren Schreiber • Joann Stanga

Board of Trustees ` Ann Juliano Jawin Nancy Baldwin • Anita Blank • Chickie Bucco • Ann Margaret Carrozza, Esq. Maria Ceraulo • Lois Christie • Carole DeSaram • Helene Goldfarb • Hon. Jerry Iannece Alisandra Jawin • Roz Liston • Zenaida Mendez • Victoria Schneps • Helen Sears Sybil Shainwald • Maria Ungaro • Grace Welch

Honorary Board ` Assemblyman Edward C. Braunstein • Hon. Ann Margaret Carrozza Borough President Melinda Katz • Hon. Catherine T. Nolan • Congressman Tom Suozzi Councilman Paul A. Vallone • Assemblyman David I. Weprin

Luncheon Committee

JoAnn Baldino • Donna Ciampa-Lauria • Carolyn Cooper • Joan DeCamp Carole DeSaram • Suzanne Green • Randi Malman • Delia Marrow • Louise Perlowitz Victoria Pilotti • Cecilia Venosta

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CENTER FOR THE WOMEN OF NEW YORK 120-55 Queens Boulevard, Room 325, Kew Gardens, New York 11424 • (718) 793-0672 207 Totten Avenue, Fort Totten, Bayside, NY 11359