Austin Chapter of the Association for Women in Communications - AWC Austin - Celebrates 75 Years of Contributions to Austin and Beyond.AUSTIN, Texas -- AWC (Association for Women in Computing, San Francisco, CA, www.awc-hq.org) A membership organization, founded in 1978, dedicated to the advancement of women in computing. It publishes newsletters, hosts seminars and annual conferences and recognizes distinguished women in the field with its Austin to Host 75th Diamond Anniversary Gala in September Imagine the following remarkable women together in one room: the former press secretary for Lady Bird Johnson, a journalist who interviewed Bonnie Parker of Bonnie and Clyde Bonnie and Clyde in full Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow (born March 24, 1909, Telico, Texas, U.S.—died May 23, 1934, near Gibsland, La.) (born Oct. 1, 1910, Rowena, Texas, U.S.—died May 23, 1934, near Gibsland, La.) U.S. criminals. , a woman who marched in Washington, D.C., for women's rights The effort to secure equal rights for women and to remove gender discrimination from laws, institutions, and behavioral patterns. The women's rights movement began in the nineteenth century with the demand by some women reformers for the right to vote, known as suffrage, and in the 1970s, the founder of The Women's Museum in Dallas, Texas “Dallas” redirects here. For other uses, see Dallas (disambiguation). The City of Dallas (pronounced [ˈdæl.əs] or [ˈdæl. , and many of Austin's finest business leaders in the field of communications. This once-in-a-lifetime gathering will take place at the Austin Chapter of the Association for Women in Communications' (AWC Austin) 75th Anniversary Gala and Diamond Champagne Fundraiser. The event will be held on Saturday, September 18, 2004, to celebrate 75 years of the organization's work to cultivate and advance women in the field of communications. The Gala will take place at the new Hilton Austin Hotel. The Diamond Gala will celebrate Austin's history in communications while honoring some of AWC's most precious gems from the past 75 years who have told the stories of our times and impacted Austin's history. The event will honor communicators such as Liz Carpenter Elizabeth "Liz" Sutherland Carpenter (born September 1, 1920 in Salado, Texas) is a writer, feminist, former reporter, media advisor, speechwriter, political humorist, and public relations expert. , Anne Durram Robinson, Gene Waugh, Pam Baggett, Patti DeNucci, Kerry Tate, Cathy Bonner, Joanne Scarborough and Ernestine Wheelock, among many more. Each of these women has broken down barriers in the field of communications while contributing to Austin's reputation of being one of the most creative cities in the country. The Diamond Anniversary Gala will include a Diamond Champagne fundraiser with proceeds supporting AWC's Joe Caldwell Joe Louis Caldwell (born November 1, 1941 in Texas City, Texas) is a retired American professional basketball player. He spent 6 seasons (1964–1970) in the NBA and 5 seasons (1970-1975) in the now-defunct ABA, and he was one of the few players to be an All-Star in both Meyer scholarship fund. A Jewelry Box Auction will also take place where personalized, decorated jewelry boxes by local celebrities, politicians and media will be auctioned off at the event on September 18 with proceeds benefiting a local non-profit. The Diamond Anniversary Gala will include a unique video presentation; an elegant dinner; and entertainment by The Newsboyz and the Mike Kasberg Quartet. Tickets are $75 and are available now by visiting www.awicaustin.org. AWC Austin The Association for Women in Communications serves to advance professionals in all disciplines of communications. AWC Austin's membership is comprised of journalists, graphic designers, small business owners, marketers, meeting planners, writers, public relations public relations, activities and policies used to create public interest in a person, idea, product, institution, or business establishment. By its nature, public relations is devoted to serving particular interests by presenting them to the public in the most experts and more. AWC Austin provides professional development opportunities; develops mentor relationships; cultivates networking and community volunteerism opportunities as well as to promote leadership opportunities in Austin. Founded under the name Theta Sigma Phi The Sigma Phi Society, founded on 4 March, 1827 on the campus of Union College as a part of the Union Triad in Schenectady, New York is the second oldest Greek social fraternal organization in the United States. , AWC has long been known for innovative programming, unique educational and professional growth opportunities and leadership in the field of communications. For more information about AWC Austin, please visit www.awicaustin.org. |
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