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Senator Gilda Jacobs
(D-Huntington Woods)

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Senator Gilda Z. Jacobs (D-Huntington Woods) was elected to the Senate in 2002 after serving two terms in the Michigan House of Representatives, where she made history as the first woman floor leader in either house of the Legislature. Senator Jacobs is the Minority Vice-Chair of three committees, Campaign and Election Oversight, Families and Human Services, and Finance. She also serves on Finance, Economic Development & Regulatory Reform, and Health Policy. Senator Jacobs was elected chair of the 12th Congressional District Democratic Committee in 1999. Prior to serving in the Legislature, she served as an Oakland County Commissioner from 1995 to 1998. She also is distinguished as the first woman elected to the Huntington Woods City Commission, serving from 1981 to 1994. She was the Mayor Pro Tem of Huntington Woods in 1993-94.

In addition to her civic leadership, Senator Jacobs served as Development Director for JARC, a Jewish association providing residential care for persons with developmental disabilities. Prior to working for JARC, Senator Jacobs was administrative assistant to state Senator Doug Ross. She also worked as a special education teacher in the Madison School District. Senator Jacobs’ extensive community service includes having served as a board member of the South Oakland NAACP, the Anti-Defamation League, Neighborhood Project, the Tri-Community Coalition, and the Women’s Division of Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Detroit.

Senator Jacobs has also served as a member of the Huntington Woods Friends of the Library, Huntington Woods Residents Association, National Council of Jewish Women, Berkley High School PTO, and the Oakland County Center for Fair Housing Advisory Board. She is a former vice-chair of the Oakland County Democratic Party. Senator Jacobs currently serves on the Board of Visitors Leadership Council for Endowments and Scholarships at the Institute of Gerontology at Wayne State University, the Community Advisory Council for the Junior League of Birmingham, the Triangle Foundation Board of Advisors and the Governor’s Commission on Mental Health.

Senator Jacobs has been bestowed many honors throughout the years. These include the “Wonder Woman Award” from the Women’s Survival Center, the Larry Pernick Award from the Michigan Democratic County Commissioners Association, the Michigan Counseling Association Legislative Service Award, the Chaldean Federation of America Public Service Award, the “Do Something Wonderful for Children” Legislative Award from Michigan’s Children, and the 2002 “Woman of the Year Award” from the Na’Amat Greater Detroit Council for her dedicated efforts on behalf of women and children. Senator Jacobs is recognized as a Friend of Diabetes and Kidney Health Care and was a Fellow at the Bowhay Institute for Legislative Development. The National Democratic Institute selected her to travel to Bosnia where she trained political candidates. Recently, she has appeared on the Democratic Leadership Council’s 100 New Democrats to Watch—a national list of “next-generation” Democratic Leaders. A graduate of the University of Michigan, Senator Jacobs received her bachelor’s degree in science with a distinction in education in 1970 and a master’s degree in behavioral sciences in education in 1971. Her family includes her husband John, children Jessica Jacobs, Rachel Jacobs and Todd Waldman, and a politically savvy dog, Jake.

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FWWN

Denise Anne Taylor

Business Etiquette

Business Etiquette with Denise Anne Taylor
A Collaboration of GPWA and FWWN
(French Working Women Network) www.fwwn.org

"Your Behavior is Never an Accident."

Denise Anne Taylor Ms. Taylor has kindly accepted our invitation to come and introduce us to the topic of Business Etiquette, with a focus on conversation skills.

Ms. Taylor’s approach to communications and leadership is straightforward: the learning should engage participants in ways that will fulfill outcomes and motivate change.

Ms. Taylor is a much sought after speaker on professionalism in the workplace, business etiquette, dining skills, and communication and motivation topics.
You will find Denise Anne’s articles available either in print or online. She has written and produced an audio program, “Passport for Success-The Power of Manners in Business”, featuring key strategies for applying business etiquette principles.
Some of the client organizations Ms. Taylor has worked with include but are not limited to: Chrysler, LLC, Lazy-Boy , Michigan Business and Professional Association, Federal Mogul, GE, Comerica, Right Management Inc., Visiting Nurse Association, Wayne State University and the University of Michigan Oakland University, Hour Media, and many others.

Ms. Taylor also serves on the board of Metro Detroit’s 101 Best and Brightest Companies and is a member of the Michigan Business and Professional Association. Ms. Taylor is trained and certified by The Protocol School of Washington, the nation's leading protocol and etiquette firm.

The Venue
The evening will take place in a warm, convivial atmosphere at Jeremy’s : garnished European Cheese Tray and Bruschettas along with Red and White Wine.

Agenda
6.30pm Begin
7.30pm Guest Speaker & Discussion
8.15pm Mingle
Join the Discussion, Participate and share your Thoughts!

Registration
- Your registration includes the workshop and our guest speaker, the room,
2 glasses of wine and appetizers.
- Cost : $30
- For payment, please send a check to the order of FWWN to
Hadidja Hamadi,
29379 Candlewood Lane
Southfield , 48076 MI
- Please register before June 1st 2010, we will confirm your registration upon
receipt of payment.

A bientot ! Bis Bald! FWWN & GPWA

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