It has often been said that a picture says a thousand words, but once you click the link below to Martin's Caterers you will understand why Federal Women's Council and the Federal Executive Board had a hard time saying know. This link will give you the full visual tour of Martin's West, so that you know that you will attending a first class event at a first class facility. The only thing left for you to do is register right now online at http://www.baltimorefeb.us.  Below are the links for Martin's West that includes views of the various rooms, directions, phone numbers and the overall facility. The other web address is for the parent company website.

 http://www.martinscaterers.com/facilitiesWest.asp               http://www.martinscaterers.com 

 

Baltimore Federal Executive Board

             Fallon Federal Office Building - Suite 820A

                              31 Hopkins Plaza

                        Baltimore, Maryland 21201

 

December 17, 2007

 

MEMORANDUM TO:          Federal Agency Heads and Federal Women’s Program

                                                Managers and Representatives

 

 

FROM:                                   Dr. George Wolohojian

                                                Chairman, Baltimore Federal Executive Board
Director, VA Regional Office Baltimore

 

SUBJECT:                           Annual Baltimore Federal Executive Board
Federal Women’s Council Award

The Baltimore Federal Executive Board presents a Federal Women’s Advisory Council (FWAC) Award each year during Women’s History Month in March.  This special award is designed to recognize an employee and/or Federal agency, Directorate or Organization from among our partner Federal agencies and installations through outstanding achievements.  

The Outstanding Award is presented to a woman who has exemplified great attributions in character as a role model who is engaged in her career.  The Legacy Award for an organization is presented to a Federal entity which has made historical contributions to the advancement of women and efforts to eliminate sexual harassment in the workplace. 

The Federal Women’s Program exists within the components and framework of the Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Program established to address the needs and concerns of women to achieve equal recognition in the workplace.  The goals of the FWAC are to improve employment and career advancement opportunities, to increase respect for women employees at all grade levels and work toward the elimination of sexual harassment in the workplace.

 

While support of the FWAC and the EEO Program is expected of all employees and managers, there are some who go beyond what is expected in the workplace which deserves special recognition.  Employees, managers and agencies are encouraged to submit nominations.  We primarily solicit female employees for the individual award nominations; however, nominations for male employees are strongly encouraged who also deserve this special recognition.

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Selections are determined by an award panel from the FWAC.  Award presentations will be held during the luncheon at the annual Baltimore Federal Women’s Program Conference and on Wednesday, March 26, 2008 at Martin’s West in Woodlawn, Maryland.  

Enclosed are the eligibility award nomination/award criteria and cover sheet.  Please submit complete award nomination package NLT February 26, 2008 to the FWAC, Federal Executive Board, Fallon Federal Office building,  31 Hopkins Plaza, Suite 820A, Baltimore, MD 21201-2825.  Questions regarding this award program may be directed to Mrs. Elaine S. Jenkins 410.347.4265 or Ms. Cassandra Fowlkes 410.966.4963, FWAC Award Committee members.

 

 

 

 

Enclosures:

Award Nomination Criteria and Cover Sheets:

·        Individual Award

·        Organization Award

Baltimore Federal Executive Board
Outstanding Women of the Year
Individual Category

Eligibility:

Women currently working at a Federal agency who have made significant contributions to advancing the cause of women and equal rights.

Nominees may include women who work in any job classification (i.e., management, administration, support staff, information technology/technical, medical and scientific fields.)

Individuals who have already received this award are not eligible.   The attached cover sheet must accompany the award nomination including supporting letters as a complete award nomination package.  Please type the following information listed below for the nominee in a narrative format:

Outstanding Individual Award Criteria:

 

• Single event that changed the working environment in promoting leadership opportunities and advancement.
• Exercises initiative and willingness in serving, planning, promoting, and executing action in the activities and programs, which have a positive impact on the development of women.

• Assumes responsibility for improving an atmosphere of employment which is harmonious and supportive of the needs and achievements of women employees.

• Demonstrate character as an outstanding “Role Model” to peers and colleagues.
•  Assists women employees in identifying and attaining career goals.

 

Nomination Process for Outstanding Individual Award:

Nominators should provide the following information as an award package:

• Provide a typed award cover sheet. 
• Type name and office of the individual being nominated at the top left hand side of narrative.
• Provide a brief narrative (two page maximum) outlining the nominee’s accomplishments;
• Provide two letters of support from colleagues explaining how they were affected by or were knowledgeable about the nominee’s outstanding contributions in addition to the brief narrative.

 

Legacy Organizational Award Criteria:

 

• Exercises initiative and willingness in serving, planning, promoting, and executing action in the activities and programs which have a positive impact on the development of women.
• Assumes responsibility for improving an atmosphere of employment, which is harmonious and supportive of the needs and achievements of women employment.
• Assists women employees in identifying and attaining career goals.

 

Nomination Instruction

 
Legacy Organizational Award

Nominators from a Federal agency, directorate and/or organization should provide the following information as an award package:

 

• Provide a typed award cover sheet.
• Type organization being nominated at the top left hand side of narrative.
• Provide a brief narrative (two pages maximum)
• Narrative should include explanations on how the organization was instrumental in improving respect and building character, employment and advancement opportunities for women in government. Narrative should also identify strides and efforts the organization has made toward eliminating sexual harassment in the workplace.

 

 

 

Deadline for Submission of individual and organizational nominations

Submit complete award package no later than February 26, 2008.   Nominations received after the deadline will not be considered. 

Mailing instructions:

Send complete award nomination packages to the Federal Women’s Advisory Council, Federal Executive Board, Fallon Federal Office Building – Suite 820A, 31 Hopkins Plaza, Baltimore, MD 21201-2825. 

Award selection(s) will be made by the Federal Women’s Advisory Council’s award committee.  The award committee is comprised of representatives from Federal agencies and military installations. The award recipient and/or organization will be publicly acknowledged at the Baltimore Federal Women’s Program Conference on Wednesday, March 26, 2008.

Contact Information:

Questions regarding this Award program may be directed to the Federal Women’s Advisory Council: Mrs. Elaine S. Jenkins 410.347.4265 or Ms. Cassandra Fowlkes 410.966.4963, FWAC Award Committee members.

 

 

 

Enclosure:

Award Nomination Cover Sheet

 

BALTIMORE FEDERAL EXECUTIVE BOARD

FEDERAL WOMEN’S PROGRAM AWARD NOMINATION FORM
COVER SHEET – Individual and Organization Nominations

 

Nominee’s Information:
 

Name of Nominee/Organization:

 

Nominee’s Agency/Organization Address: 

Nominee’s Agency Telephone Number:

 

Commercial:  

DSN: 

Nominee’s Job Title:  


Nominee’s Job Responsibilities:  (50 Words or Less)

 

 

This latest update on our 26th Annual Women's Conference was made possible by the Executive Director of the Baltimore Federal Executive Board: Richard Howell.

Baltimore Federal Executive Board

             Fallon Federal Office Building - Suite 820A

                              31 Hopkins Plaza

                        Baltimore, Maryland 21201

 

Federal Women’s Council

 

January 22, 2008

 

 

MEMORANDUM TO:        Federal Agency Heads, Personnel Directors,
and Special Emphasis Program Managers

 

FROM:                                   Dr. George Wolohojian, Chairperson
Baltimore Federal Executive Board

 

SUBJECT:                             Annual Federal Women’s Program Conference and Awards Program - March 26, 2008

 

The Baltimore Federal Executive Board is proud to announce the annual Federal Women’s Program Conference on Wednesday, March 26, 2008.    The conference will be held at Martin’s West located at 6817 Dogwood Road, Baltimore, Maryland 21244.  The conference will begin with registration starting at 7:00 a.m. until 8:00 a.m.  The conference time is 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. 

The 2008 conference theme is “Women’s Art: Women’s Vision.”  We are pleased to present two dynamic speakers and authors, Ms. Joni Daniels and Ms. Pegine Echevarria to spearhead the commemoration of the National Women’s History Month program.  Ms. Joni Daniels, Founder and Principal of Daniels and Associates will present the plenary morning session and Ms. Pegine Echevarria a power-packed powerhouse motivator, who is known for “Transforming Organizations by Empowering People”, will deliver the keynote address.

The conference fee is $105.  The conference package includes professional training sessions, a conference badge, a conference bag, Joni Daniels’ book entitled PowerTools for Women, a stylus pen and a desktop aid for the workplace or for working from home.
The conference registration includes a deluxe continental breakfast, six energetic and interactive workshop sessions, an awards program, a fabulous plated lunch and access to a number of vendors and exhibitors.  This very affordable training will be of value both professionally and personally to Federal employers and employees alike.  The maximum number of attendees for the conference is 600.

The workshop sessions have been carefully planned and structured to meet the U.S. Office of Personnel Management’s Leadership Qualifications and Core Competencies.  The sessions will involve and define fundamental areas in Leading Change, Leading People, Results Driven Business Acumen and Building Coalitions.    Conference participants may select from seven training sessions listed on the course synopsis (Attachment 1). Concurrent sessions will run for 90 minutes repeated in the morning and in the afternoon.   New to the conference program this year is a special three-hour course on information technology.  This session will run as a full-day of training to a limited number of 30 persons.  Please encourage employees to register early.  Tickets sell out quickly each year. 

Each registrant must complete a registration form.  They should make their requests known by selecting their first and second choices for training and identifying their special dietary needs or special accommodations in the appropriate checkbox provided on the registration form (Attachment 2). 

The Federal Women’s Program manager in each Federal agency or military installation should complete an Agency Reservation and Ticket Request form (Attachment 3).  Please mail all forms and payments to Mr. Howell, the Executive Director of the Baltimore Federal Executive Board no later than March 12, 2008.  Confirmation tickets will be provided to Agency delegates after receipt of payment. 

We encourage you to visit the Baltimore Federal Executive Board website at http://www.baltimorefeb.us.  Questions may be addressed to your local Federal Women’s Program Manager or Ms. Marjorie M. Boyd, Chairperson, Federal Women’s Advisory Council at (410) 966-8003 or via email at Marjorie.Boyd@ssa.gov. 

Thank you for your anticipated cooperation in this endeavor.

Attachments:

1. Conference Workshop Synopsis
2. Conference Registration Form
3. Agency Reservation and Ticket Request Form

 

 

CF:
Members, FEB Executive Committee
Executive Director, FEB

 

Baltimore Federal Women’s Program Conference

Wednesday, March 26, 2008
Martin’s West
Baltimore, Maryland 21244

Conference Workshop Synopsis

 

I.  Tips for Better Business Writing presented by the Defense Information School trainers and faculty.  Professional instructors from their field of expertise are selectively nominated by their Service branches to the Office of the Secretary of Defense.

SYNOPSIS:    In this course, participants will learn and understand the essential tools  to equip them in writing better business documents with three simple steps - planning, writing and completing the message. The course deals with learning the fundamentals of message design, audience analysis, organization, style and tone.  Students will learn the basic skills to write messages that are clear, interesting, concise, diplomatic and persuasive in today’s Federal sector.

Course length: 90 minutes per session

II.  PowerSpeak: The Complete Guide to Persuasive Public Speaking and Presenting presented by Dorothy Leeds, author and expert  at Organizational Technologies, Inc.,  New York, New York.

SYNOPSIS:  Are you looking to over come your fears and gain creditability and build your career?    The "power" in the title comes from the fact that effective communicators are perceived as more powerful and persuasive than their less verbal counterparts. The way you speak affects people's perceptions of you in meetings, during phone conversations, and in all your daily one-on-one relationships.  Participants will overcome the 6 major speaking faults and gain the respect and power only a captivating communicator can command and NEVER BE BORING AGAIN!
 
Course length: 90 minutes per session

III.  Introduction to Adobe PhotoShop presented by the Defense Information School trainers and faculty.  Professional instructors from their field of expertise are selectively nominated by their Service branches to the Office of  the Secretary of Defense.

SYNOPSIS: The Basic Multi-media Illustrator session will provide participants with a hands-on application to PhotoShop.  Participants will gain general knowledge on software operation by conducting a brief introduction and demonstration to basic tools, shortcuts and techniques to be technical savvy on the job.  The trainers will provide interactive lessons to engage participants on the “How-To’s” in manipulating and designing content with the use of function menus.  Participants will leave the full day session with knowledge, skills and the ability to apply basic editing techniques to a digital image. 

Sign up today and learn how to import and combine files, basic color correction, learn how to save different file formats, and how to use layers. 

Course length: 3 hours 
Full-day session is limited to 30 participants due to size of classroom and curriculum

IV. Conflict Management and the Moment of Truth!  Presented by Mr. Kim D. Brewton, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.

SYNOPSIS:  The course is designed to assist all levels of the workforce in understanding and managing conflict in the workplace and at home. Participants will discuss the following key elements to Conflict Management:

 

I.                    Defining Conflict

II.                 Why Conflict Occurs

III.               Reactions and Inactions

IV.              The Roles we Play

V.                 Improving Communication

VI.              Managing Conflict

VII.            Mediation

 

This class will also provide training in communication such as effective listening, human interaction and understanding human nature. The participants will learn the seven steps to problem solving, as well as courses of action for low performers. We will focus on the following topics of counseling: Define Counseling,         Three Approaches to Counseling, Steps to Counseling and Problem Solving.

The instructor will entertain questions from the audience regarding ways on how to become better leaders.

Course length: 90 minutes per session


V. Women and Investing.  Presented by Michele Rackey, Executive Director, Government Employees’ Benefit Association (GEBA).

SYNOPSIS:  The financial workshop will focus on the unique challenges women face and learn steps to take in overcoming financial challenges.  Are you waiting to see Suzie Orman?  Michele Rackey is available to discuss the keys that you need to power fund your finances!  Signup now and hear from the financial expert speak on investing for today, tomorrow and your future!

By the end of this session, participants will understand the importance of financial planning and apply unique ways to retirement savings and asset allocation for women of all ages.

Course length: 90 minutes per session

VI.  Mentoring:  Strategic Collaboration for Success.  Presented by Dr. Patricia Taylor, Deputy Chief of Intelligence Community, EEO and Diversity, Office of the Director of National Intelligence.

SYNOPSIS:  In this interactive session, which is designed to assist mentors and protégé alike, participants will have the opportunity to explore different mentoring models and concepts and learn how to benefit most from the mentoring relationship.

 

The analysis of real-life case studies and a role play will highlight potential problem areas, successes and solutions.

Course length: 90 minutes per session

 

 

 

REGISTRATION FORM
2008 Baltimore Federal Women’s Program Conference
●Wednesday, March 26, 2008●
 Martin’s West – Baltimore, Maryland

NO PHONE REGISTRATIONS                                                            
Mail to: Baltimore Federal Executive Board, Fallon Federal Building – Suite 820A
 31 Hopkins Plaza, Baltimore, MD 21201 

We Strongly Encourage You to Wear Business Attire

REGISTRATION INFORMATION: (Please type or print clearly)   ☐  I am interested in the Federal Women’s Advisory Council.
Mr.    Ms.   Miss	First Name				Middle Initial		Last Name
Name as it Should Appear on Badge			Job Title				Series (optional)			Grade	Step
Federal Agency/Organization:
Address ☐ Work    ☐ Home						Mail Stop
City:		State:							Zip:
Daytime Phone:		FAX Number:			Email Address:
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Conf  Conference Workshop Sessions   Please select one morning and afternoon workshop or a full day training session.  Worksworkshops are filled on a “first come,  first served basis.“   Your selections are not guaranteed.   Please register early. Space is limited.
AM Concurrent workshop    Tips for Better Business Writing    PowerSpeak: The Complete Guide to Persuasive Public Speaking and Presenting    Conflict Management and the Moment of Truth!    Women and Investing    Mentoring: Strategic Collaboration for Success				PM Concurrent Workshop  Tips for Better Business Writing  PowerSpeak: The Complete Guide to Persuasive Public Speaking and Presenting  Conflict Management and the Moment of Truth!