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RIT WOMEN'S COUNCIL 2009-2010 OFFICERS & COMMITTEE CHAIRS

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RIT WOMEN'S COUNCIL

The Women's Council was the inspiration of Aileen Vanderbilt Webb, RIT's first woman trustee. Through the motiviation of Marcia Ellingson, wife of former RIT president Mark Ellingson, the Woman's Council was founded from a small group of friends of the Institute who were eager to volunteer their time and talents to advance RIT.

As a measure of the Council's value to RIT, one of our members
represents the Council on the Institute's Board of Trustees and serves on Board committees.

OUR PURPOSE

The purpose of the Women's Council of RIT is to stimulate interest and promote understanding of the Institute within the community, to provide an educational program about the Institute to its members, and to be of service to the Institute. The council is committed to participating in a variety of projects that advance the interest in and support of the Institute.

RIT AMBASSADORS

We have been described as "key ambassadors for RIT" and we are proud to serve as a significant link between RIT and the community. As goodwill ambassadors, we can promote a better understanding of the University and its quality career programs. In addition, through a variety of special projects, we are able to increase the circle of friends for RIT and many worthwhile Institute activities. By simulating interest in and supporting the value of an RIT education, we offer opportunities that are satisfying experiences to our members. The Council's meetings acquaint members with RIT programs, faculty, staff, students and the broad array of campus activities that enrich both the RIT education and the community.

OUR ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Our 2008-2009 year has been a busy one.

Some of our accomplishments included: the awarding of 12 scholarships to deserving women, donating to the RIT Ambulance Corp, supporting the RIT Female Athlete of the Week, purchasing and donating 9 books to the Wallace Library, holding a very successful "Glass Pumpkin Patch" event and having five luncheon programs with guest speakers. The Council also makes annual contributions to the RIT campus childcare center Margaret's House to fund annual sholarships. And, even during these stressful financial times, our membership has increased with the addition of 14 new members.

To read the entire list of the accomplishments of our past year, please download the file.