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The Zonta Club of Charleston and Liza’s Lifeline have set out to create an annual award program that will recognize those who are making a difference to domestic violence victims. Winners will be announced and awarded at the 2nd Annual Breaking the Silence Awards Gala. The keynote speaker will be Laura Hudson, SC Crime Victims’ Council. Congratulations to Ellen Steinberg, Liza’s Lifeline Person of the Year for 2011. Well deserved. Nominate online at http://www.zontaofcharleston.com/awardsgala The Zonta Club of Charleston will honor and recognize, for the first event ever, individuals and organizations making a difference in lives of domestic violence victims. The First Annual Breaking the Silence Awards Gala will take place on January 22, 2011, starting at 6pm at the Harbour Club located in downtown Charleston. The key note speaker is Solicitor Scarlett Wilson. The event, hosted by the Zonta Club of Charleston, is benefiting Liza’s Lifeline of South Carolina that raises funds to assist domestic violence victims, and Zonta’s service projects. Winners of the First Annual Breaking the Silence Awards will be announced in the following categories: Best in Media, Best in Business, Best Volunteer and Best Professional. Liza’s Lifeline Person of the Year for lifelong achievement will be selected by the board of Liza’s Lifeline of South Carolina. “In 2006, South Carolina ranked number one nationally in the number of women killed by male intimate partners. Domestic violence has become a crisis in South Carolina. The office of Attorney General has named it the number one crime problem in our state. Zonta set out to create an annual award program that each year will recognize those who are putting their lives on the line and are truly devoted to making a difference in lives of domestic violence victims,” says Vladia Jurcova-Spencer, president of the Zonta Club of Charleston. “For some this involvement means risking their lives by answering domestic disturbance calls, others fight their battle in the court rooms. For most parts, these individuals are not recognized for their tireless work and we want to rectify that,” Jurcova-Spencer continues. “We also encourage business and organizations to step up and compete for honors.” Tickets are $75 per person and include the cocktail hour, dinner and award ceremony. Cocktail attire. To purchase tickets, please visit www.zontaofcharleston.com. For more information, please call 843-345-3275 or email info@zontaofcharleston.com. Verizon Wireless is the presenting sponsor. The company will collect used cell phones and accessories at the event for its Hopeline project; these will be refurbished and donated to victims of domestic violence. Additional sponsors include Williams & Walsh, LLC, Coastal Crisis Chaplaincy, South Carolina Women Lawyers Association and the City of North Charleston. Williams & Walsh is proud to be a sponsor of Zonta’s Gala Event and is donating 5 tickets to local domestic violence advocates to thank them for their time and dedication to the community. Verizon Wireless is the presenting sponsor, additional sponsors include Williams & Walsh, LLC, Coastal Crisis Chaplaincy, South Carolina Women Lawyers Association, Liza’s Lifeline of South Carolina and the City of North Charleston. Williams & Walsh is proud to be a sponsor of Zonta’s Gala Event and is donating 5 tickets to local domestic violence advocates to thank them for their time and dedication to the community. About our sponsors:
Domestic violence touches all of us. Nearly one in four women, one in nine men, and over 3 million children have been affected by domestic violence. Wireless phones and technology can serve as a vital link to emergency or support services in a time of crisis or as a reliable, safe connection to employers, family and friends as survivors rebuild their lives. Since the launch of the cell phone recycling program, HopeLine from Verizon has:
For victims, call 911 or dial #HOPE.
The foundation of our law firm is the understanding that any legal situation is a crisis in the client’s life. We are devoted to responding to a client’s crisis at a moment’s notice, and to effectively and efficiently handling each client’s case in an intelligent, non-judgmental, and supportive manner. We are dedicated to keeping our clients informed of the status and developments in their case, and to ensuring that our clients are more than satisfied with our legal representation. Our firm is accustomed to tackling the most complex and challenging cases and achieving the best possible results through extensive research, preparation and effective advocacy. Our ability to quickly assemble a team of investigators, advisors, specialists, and/or leading experts in the nation, who specialize in the particular needs of a client’s case, if necessary, is unparalleled. Every case is backed by a 24-hour per day case management legal team. We pride ourselves on our experience, accessibility, and results, and consider our representation in each matter a service, not a product. Because of this philosophy, our representation of you will be tailor-made to your background, your situation, your needs and your desired results.
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With the arrival of Boeing Aircraft, the city has gained international importance and stature as one of only three places in the world for the manufacture and assembly of wide-body commercial aircraft. The other two places are in and around Everett, Washington and Toulouse, France. North Charleston continues to be the State’s leader in retail sales for the sixteenth consecutive year. In calendar year 2007, gross retail sales exceeded $6.15 billion and surpassed its nearest competition, Columbia, South Carolina, by over $2 billion. The city continues to expand its inventory of 4-star hotel accommodations. By the end of 2009, North Charleston had 7,246 rooms available for visitors to this region of South Carolina. North Charleston is the home to the Global Financial Services – Charleston (US State Dept), located at the old Naval Station, Charleston International Airport and Air Force Base. The Global Financial Services – Charleston is responsible overall for more than 200 bank accounts in over 160 countries and 169 different currencies. In 2005, it disbursed over $10 billion and purchased over $3 billion in foreign currency. Since the construction of Palmetto Commerce Parkway, many businesses,including Venture Aerobearings, Daimler Vans Manufacturing, Cummins Turbo, and the VTL Group, have located and invested hundreds of millions of dollars in North Charleston’s local economy. Industrial hubs, such as this one, continue to provide high paying jobs in the area’s economy.
Our First Annual Breaking the Silence Gala and Awards that is taking place on January 22, 2011 at the Harbour Club is already gaining a l0t of support. We are pleased to announce our first round of sponsors: Verizon (Gold Sponsor) Individual tickets are for sale now on our website. Tickets are $75 per person and sponsorship opportunities are still available. Those potential sponsors that would like to sponsor a table yet do not need 10 seats, can donate their seats to victims of domestic violence that will be invited in their name to the gala. Thank you again all your support! Please nominate your domestic violence advocates!
Zonta Club of Charleston Accepting Nominations for the First Annual Breaking the Silence Awards Nominate Domestic Violence Advocates Charleston, SC, September 10, 2010—The Zonta Club of Charleston is now accepting nominations for individuals and organizations making a difference in lives of domestic violence victims. Winners will be announced at the First Annual Breaking the Silence Gala and Awards on January 22, 2011 at the Harbour Club located in downtown Charleston. The event is hosted by the Zonta Club of Charleston and Liza’s Lifeline. Nominations for our First Annual Breaking the Silence Awards are accepted in the following categories: Best in Media, Best in Business, Best Volunteer and Best Professional. Liza’s Lifeline Person of the Year for lifelong achievement will be selected by the board of Liza’s Lifeline and announced at the event. The key note speaker is Solicitor Scarlett Wilson, a tough prosecutor for Charleston and Berkeley Counties in South Carolina. “In 2006, South Carolina ranked number one nationally in the number of women killed by male intimate partners. Domestic violence has become a crisis in South Carolina. The office of Attorney General has named it the number one crime problem in our state. Zonta set out to create an annual award program that each year will recognize those who are putting their lives on the line and are truly devoted to making a difference in lives of domestic violence victims,” says Vladia Jurcova-Spencer, president of the Zonta Club of Charleston. “For some this involvement means risking their lives by answering domestic disturbance calls, others fight their battle in the court rooms. For most parts, these individuals are not recognized for their tireless work and we want to rectify that,” Jurcova-Spencer continues. “We also encourage business and organizations to step up and compete for honors.” Nominees whose efforts made a difference in preventing domestic violence or those who work with domestic violence victims as well as organizations that are making difference should be nominated by October 1, 2010. Send completed nomination forms to Zonta Club of Charleston, P.O. Box 40548, Charleston, SC 29423. The forms can be downloaded from www.zontaofcharleston.com and emailed to info@zontaofcharleston.com. For more information, please call 843-345-3275. Zonta’s mission is to stop violence, and to improve lives of women through a variety of international service projects. In 2008-2010, Zonta International will fund service programs in Rwanda (Prevention of Mother-to-Child Transmission of HIV), in Guatemala and El Salvador (Safe Cities for Women), in Liberia (Reduction of Obstetric Fistula). The local chapter is devoted to prevention of domestic violence in the Greater Charleston Area. The club meets once a month at The Harbour Club in downtown Charleston. Zonta membership is by invitation. Founded in 1919, Zonta International is a global organization of executives and professionals working together to advance the status of women worldwide through service and advocacy. Nearly 31,000 members belong to 1,200 Zonta Clubs in 66 countries. Amelia Earhart became a member of Zonta in 1928. The Zonta International Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation to which contributions are tax-deductible. The Foundation invests and manages funds donated to it to further the objects of Zonta International, and provides funds for the international service projects. Media Contact: Vladia Jurcova-Spencer, Stylee PR & Marketing, vladia@styleepr.com, 843.345.3275
The 1st Annual Breaking the Silence Awards on January 22, 2011
Honoring Individuals and Organizations Making a Difference for Domestic Violence Victims.
Tell us about someone you know who qualifies as a Domestic Violence Victims Advocate. First, please tell us a little bit about yourself: First Name
Last Name
Address
Phone Number
How long have you known the person you are nominating?
What is your relationship to your nominee?
How did you hear about these awards?
Your Nominee’s Info:
Please tell us about the person you are nominating to be a Domestic Violence Victims Advocate. First Name
Last Name
Address
Phone Number
Select a category:
Best in Media Best in Business Best Volunteer Best Professional 1. In your own words, why does your nominee deserve recognition as a Domestic Violence Victims Advocate? Please describe in detail your nominee’s specific accomplishment and what was involved in achieving it. Be sure to include the dates of the activities. 2. How have your nominee’s efforts made a difference in preventing domestic violence? Please describe their impact, potential impact and how they have inspired others. 3. Is there a specific incident or turning point that motivated your nominee to take action? (100 word maximum) 4. How will being recognized as a Domestic Violence Victims Advocate further your nominee’s cause? (50 word maximum) 5. If you would like to share any websites or online articles about your nominee’s activities, you may enter up to 3 links here. Please mail your completed nomination form by October 10, 2010 to Zonta Club of Charleston, P.O.Box 40548, Charleston, SC 29423. The forms can be also emailed to info@zontaofcharleston.com. For more information, please call 843-345-3275.
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