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DeC 2—8 Women’s Intercultural Center

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A place where WOMEN learn and work together to develop their SOCIAL, SPIRITUAL, ECONOMIC, and POLITICAL POTENTIAL.

Zig Ziglar said, “No one can get your goat if they don’t know where it’s tied up.” His quote is perfect for all those people who like to get the best of us, otherwise known as button pushers. Who are the button-pushers?

• Fatal Attackers—They enjoy taking potshot at us, using humorous put-downs, unfair comparisons, sarcasm and disapproving looks to undercut our self-worth.

• Garbage Collectors—They collect, replay and nurse behavior and habits from our pasts.

• Nosey Meddlers—They always offer unwanted and unsolicited advice on how we should live our lives.

• Investigators—They are typical schoolyard bul l ies bark ing accusations and ridicule, put-downs and labels.

At WInC we teach our participants to disconnect their button-pushers by using the following ACT steps:

• Awareness. Identify those who get

under their skin. Name their styles of button-pushing. Identify their personal reactions to them.

• Choice. Chose an unexpected response. Remain calm. Asking themselves, “Are my reactions more than what their comments deserve?”

• Talk. Responding to the button-pushers: “Enough! I’m not going to allow you to upset me anymore.”

People know they can get the best of us by pushing the right buttons that is, until we look them straight in the eye and demand that they stop. We remind our participants that all they have to do is hide their goat. At WInC we ensure that button-pushers don’t get to sidetrack our participants from becoming the persons they were created to be. Won’t you join us in our efforts?

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

OFFICERS

Tony Martinez Chair

Eldelisa Nava Vice –Chair

Petra Devora Treasurer

Joanne Vullo Secretary

MEMBERS Victor Acosta

Grace Jacquez-Chase

303 Lincoln St * Po Box 2411

Anthony, NM 88021 575-882-5556

Fax: 866-285-7245 www.womensintrculturalcenter.org

Letter From the Executive Director

Thrift Store Finds No matter what style you’re looking for, there is no better way to find items to match it than by shopping at WInC’s thrift store. Our store has some of today’s hottest fashions. You can find lace dresses, sweaters, jeans gently used and new for a minimal cost of 25 cents per piece, and throw an outfit together as if you stepped out of American Apparel or Urban Outfitters.

The key is to visualize and accessorize just like Josefina Arrieta, WInC Participant and Volunteer. She is modeling the jacket she purchased at the thrift store for 25 cents and accessorized it with a pin.

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The Women’s Intercultural Center (WInC) has been honored with a prestigious 2012 Top-Rated Award by GreatNonprofits, the leading provider of user reviews about nonprofit organizations. “We are excited to be named a Top-Rated 2012 Nonprofit,” says Mary Carter, Executive Director of WInC. “We are proud of the recognition we have received this year for our work in educating, empowering and engaging women. We are particularly proud of our ability to make women economically self-sufficient and in having a 100% record of success in creating new U.S. Citizens. And through the Ready to Run Program we hope to create the future generation of female political leaders.” The Top-Rated Nonprofit award was based on the large number of positive reviews that WInC received – reviews written by volunteers, donors and participants. People posted

their personal experience with us. For example, community leader Ana Artalejo wrote, “This is one of the best organizations in our community when it comes to empowering women. Myself and my girls have been going here for all kinds of trainings and workshops that have helped us in every day life. From my youngest to my oldest who is 17. Now they have their friends coming with them.” Being on the Top-Rated List comes at an important time of the year, as donors look for causes to support during the holiday season. "We are gratified by the Women’s Intercultural Center for its work,” said Perla Ni, CEO of GreatNonprofits, "They deserve to be discovered by more donors and volunteers who are looking for a great nonprofit to support." In being on the Top-Rated list we hope it gives our donors and volunteers more confidence that we are a credible organization. The reviews by our volunteers, participants and other donors show the on-the-ground results of the Center. This award is a form of recognition by the communities we serve. About GreatNonprofits: GreatNonprofits is the leading site for donors and volunteers to find reviews and ratings of nonprofits. Its mission is to inspire and inform donors and volunteers, enable nonprofits to show their impact, and promote greater feedback and transparency. www.greatnonprofits.org

A place where WOMEN learn and work together to develop their SOCIAL, SPIRITUAL, ECONOMIC, and POLITICAL POTENTIAL.

Holiday Party Planning Our holiday gathering for our participants, donors, volunteers and loved ones do not require the military precision needed for orchestrating a black-tie gala or an A-list Hollywood wedding, but that doesn’t mean we don’t put forth such an effort. Our creative dynamos are busy at work decking the halls with equal parts of ingenuity and elegance. Our elves have been busily wrapping toys and jackets that will be distributed to the children and grandchildren of our participants by Santa and his helper Elf. Special Center pieces are being designed by our Arts and Crafts students. They are turning out to be quite amazing and in sticking to our tradition of recycling just about everything, the bases of the center pieces are made out of used peanut cans. There’s still so much more work to do from decorating our Christmas Tree which was recently donated by Michaels to designing a special area for Santa and of course for photos. No event is complete without having a photo with Santa. Then there’s the cooking that will be involved with five turkeys donated by the Camino Real Environmental Center for the celebration. So much more work left to do but a joy for us all in coming together to celebrate the Christmas holidays as one big happy extended family.

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Obama’s

Christmas Card My Place on the Planet Mary Carter, WInC Executive Director was interviewed by Zuma Filmz producers Carol Windham, Ricky Long and assistant Phil Fulton for their documentary entitled “My Place on the Planet.” The interview was done in the house living room and took about an hour. Most of the questions Mary answered were about the City of Anthony, how WInC has impacted the area, the positive aspects of Anthony becoming incorporated, and the struggles the City and the Center face. She also shared the history of the Center and its varied programming and our work in putting a face to immigration. Mary signed off the interview by saying, “My name is Mary Carter and my place on the planet is Anthony, NM.” The film is scheduled to be released in 2014 and will feature several small towns throughout the United States.

• Truck to pick up item/food donations.

• New 15 passenger van to transport Center participants and Border Awareness Experience Participants.

• Commercial Washer & Dryer to wash linens, table cloths & chair covers

• Folding Chairs for events & classes

• Round tables (light plastic tables) for events

• Large Dry Erase Board for

ESL/GED classes • Mannequins, Display

Racks, & display counter for thrift store

• Haircutting Instructor for Winter Semester

• Construction worker(s) to install 3 metal doors in the Original Center

• Three double pane windows to replace broken & cracked windows

• Plumber to fix leak in tub of the house.

Intern finds her place @ the table

Sara Bartlett, WInC Intern and UTEP Ph.D. candidate, presented to her Rhetoric and Writing Studies Program peers her service learning experience with us as the Ready to Run Program Coordinator. Through her work in facilitating the Ready to Run Advisory Committee she found her place at the table. She emphasized that while

she felt confident i n t h e academic world, stepping out of her comfort zone h e l p e d h e r increase her self-es teem and confidence. She now has no limitations and owes it to her l e a r n i n g

experiences with us. Through her work with us, she was inspired to continue on past her required community learning hours, volunteer to improve her community and work in advancing women’s issues! We are definitely pleased to have her as part of our team as she brings an abundance of talent to our table.

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A place where WOMEN learn and work together to develop their SOCIAL, SPIRITUAL, ECONOMIC, and POLITICAL POTENTIAL.

Since we've gone completely digital and had an event where we invited everyone to pick out and take photos taken during their time at the Women’s Inter-cultural Center (WInC). We didn't want to throw the excess away, but as you know we really do try not to throw much of anything. So we designed these WInC History Bowls made out of old photographs.

Recycling Old Pictures

Gabe Camacho, WInC Vol-unteer led the Unseen Beauty Workshop. After Tuesday, December 11 he will be taking over the workshops that were designed by our intern, Santa Fe Zubia and turn them into a weekly workshop for both girls and boys. Upon the recommendation of Santa Fe and Mary Carter, Executive Director of WInC, Gabe also consulted with the Arts and Crafts

class participants to get a few pointers. Looking for a way to recycle magazines and catalogs that are donated to the Center, Gabe taught the girls to make a super stylish Christmas tree! A great project made easy with Gabe’s step by step help. The outcome, was a perfect tree to display on a mantel, table or practically anywhere you want beautiful holiday decor! The workshop participants proudly display their Christmas

trees.

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Have you ever seen a flock of geese heading south in a V formation? According to scientists geese flying in the V formation synergize to: • Fly farther than through individual effort; • Encourage each other when taking the lead by honking; • An allow rest time by having tired leaders drop to the

end of the V. The geese are smart, they work as a team to accomplish more instead of flying solo.

What does synergize mean? Synergy is achieved when one or more people work together to create a better solution than either one could alone. At WInC, through our synergy it's not our way or their way, it's a better way: the high way! We celebrate our differences, work as a team, are open minded and work on finding new and better solutions to help our participants thrive as well as the communities they live in.

Synergize

Spread Joy

For every young person caring, sharing and giving back to their

community, Hasbro will donate a toy to Toys for

Tots—up to 100,000 toys!

Log on to: http://sharejoy.generationon.org/

to tell them how YOU are giving back.

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Upcoming Events Please feel free to share event information with people who you feel will benefit from our services, workshops, trainings and special events. For additional information please con-tact us at 575-882-5556 or the contact number listed next to the event announcement.

Social Security Disability Assistance When: Tuesday, Dec. 11 Contact: Homero Avalos, Ph.D. to schedule a free consultation at 915-691-5555.

Vocational Rehabilitation Services When: Wednesday, Dec. 12 from 8:30am to 5pm Contact: Ramona Contreras to schedule an appointment at 575-524-6135 or via email ramonac@state.nm.us.

Karate Classes for children 6 years old & up. When: Saturday, Dec. 8 from 11am to 12pm Contact: Louie Alfaro at 915-319-4096 Fee: $25/month

Interested in teaching a class, scheduling a workshop, presentation or training at WInC? We are currently working our Winter Semester and are recruiting Volunteer Instructors to teach in their areas of expertise. We have a special need for a haircutting instructor. Contact Ilse Arrieta, Program Coordinator at 575-882-5556 or via email at iarrieta@qwestoffice.net.

End of Semester Celebration: Participants will display their work. Bring your favorite dish to share with your family and peers. When: Thursday, Dec. 14 from 10:30am to 1:30pm Contact: Receptionist

Christmas Celebration: Join us in celebrating the spirit of the season. Bring your favorite dish to share with your peers. When: Thursday, Dec. 20 from 11am to 1:30pm Contact: Receptionist

Trauma Healing Alternatives to Violence Project (AVP): The work-shop will focus on building a sense of security & trust, dealing with memories of loss & reconnect with the community & rebuilding trust. When: Saturday, Sunday & Monday, Jan. 19-21 Contact: Vickie Aldrich at 575-541-9093 or via email at mathstar@zianet.com Fee: $50 ($10 deposit and registration due on Dec. 10th)

Unseen Beauty Workshop When: Tuesday, Dec. 11 from 4:30 to 6:30 pm Contact: Receptionist Fee: 2 nonperishable food item / donation to the thrift store

A place where WOMEN learn and work together to develop their SOCIAL, SPIRITUAL, ECONOMIC, and POLITICAL POTENTIAL.

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A place where WOMEN learn and work together to develop their SOCIAL, SPIRITUAL, ECONOMIC, and POLITICAL POTENTIAL.

Our work wouldn’t be possible without the generosity and kindness of our donors. We are particularly grateful for the University Presbyterian Church and T.M. Malumphy, two donors who have faithfully donated to our cause for many years. Part of our success is attributed to their financial support that has helped us navigate through the economic hardship we’ve faced through the last two years. Words cannot express how much their support means to us for thanks to them we’ve achieved recognition for our work and most importantly have been a catalyst for change in the lives of the women in Southern NM and West TX. They know first hand that Investing in women and girls is the single most effective antidote to the world’s pressing problems of poverty and hunger. They know that WInC provides the tools and resources to the women of Southern NM and West TX needed for them to become the authors of their own destiny. Mary Carter, WInC Executive Director , always relays to others how women play a special role in contributing not only to the wellbeing of

their children and families, but also to the wellbeing of their respective community. WInC "works with the women as a group and as individuals helping them come up with solutions to the challenges they face and provides them the tools and resources they need to achieve their personal, educational and professional goals," said Mary. "We are able to help change their lives, we are making a difference." Thanks to the generosity of donors such as the University Presbyterian Church and T.M. Malumphy, WInC continues to increase its ability to help over 3,400 women annually and thou-sands more that take advantage of its community programming. Investing in women has an exponentially positive effect, she said because they in turn invest in their children and respective communities, bringing higher standards of living and human rights for men, women, boys and girls. Young girls should be free from early marriage and teen pregnancy until they are mature adults, free from violence and free to get an education, that is

why the Center’s latest investment have included specialized workshops for young girls she said. While our efforts have helped, women still face challenges. Contributions to the WInC helps us bring economic, educational and political opportunities for the women of the Paso del Norte Region. "Education is the key to overcoming the challenges that women face," Mary said. "When women are educated are WInC, they see that they are not isolated, they unleash their potential, have contact with others and find their voice. It opens opportunities for jobs, peer support and long term friendships." THANK YOU for the continuous support of our work! To make a monthly or one time dontation to WInC log on to: https://womensinterculturalcen-ter.fasttransact.net/Web/PaymentCodePayment.aspx. To find out other ways you can help us log on to: http://www.womensinterculturalcenter.org/index.php?op-tion=com_content&view=article&id=62.

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Women’s Intercultural Center WHERE IT STARTS

303 Lincoln Street / PO Box 2411 Anthony, NM 88021

575-882-5556 www.womensinterculturalcenter.org