A Celebration of Women by The Women's Fund of The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee

Women a c e l e b r at i o n o f

THE WOMEN’S FUND

of The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee

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we are grateful to our generous sponsors

Presenting Sponsor First Tennessee Bank

Celebration Sponsors

Laura and John Chadwick Jane and Richard Eskind Bill and Ru th Ann Harnisch HCA / T r i S t a r NF o c u s

Power Sponsors A r d e n t H e a lt h c a r e S e r v i c e s C o m p o u n d C a p i ta l M a n a g e m e n t Cracker Barrel Genesco Ingram Industries Kroger Publix Supermarkets Charities

Luncheon Sponsors Sallie and John Bailey EILEEN FISHER FirstBank V a n d e r b i lt U n i v e r s i t y M e d i c a l C e n t e r

Purse Sponsors AmSurg Bank of America Belmont University Brooks Brothers Sherry and Everet te Howell I r o q u o i s C a p i ta l G r o u p kate spade Nashville Electric Service Pinnacle Financial Part ners Regions T i f fa n y & C o .

W a l l e r L a n s d e n D o r t c h & D av i s , LLP

Contributing Sponsors J a n a a n d A n s e l D av i s Elaine Turner Joyner & Hogan L o e w s V a n d e r b i lt H o t e l New York Life

P a r k i n g M a n ag e m e n t C o m pa n y St. Bernard Academy The Tulip Tree Barbara Turner

©2013 The Women ’ s F un d o f T h e Com m un i t y F o u ndat i o n o f M i d d le T ennes s ee 3833 Cle g hor n Av e n u e # 4 0 0 • Na shv i l l e, Te nn e s s e e 3 7 2 1 5 -2 5 1 9 • 6 1 5 -3 2 1 -4 9 3 9 Tol l - f re e : 8 8 8 - 5 4 0 - 5 2 0 0 • c fm t. o r g • T he Wo m e n s Fu n d . c o m

of The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee

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C o l l e e n C o n way - W e l c h Honorary Chair

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S ua n n D av i s & C o c o K y r i o p o u l o s Co-Chairs

Power Purse®

Jessica Viner & Shelby Wheliss Auction

J o d y M at t i s o n & M i m i V a u g h n Sponsors

Elizabeth Akers & Paige Green Decorations

C a s s i e S t u r d i va n t Tribute Book, Logistics

Mary Gambill Entertainment

Liza Lentz The Women’s Fund Coordinator

Suann Davis and Coco Kyriopoulos

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of The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee

Power KAT H Y Purse I RE L®AN D keynote speaker

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rom supermodel to super-mogul, Kathy Ireland is a true renaissance woman. After a successful modeling career, Ireland has balanced motherhood, a thriving business career and her many philanthropic endeavors.

Ireland supports a number of charities, including the YWCA and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, and is an activist for anti-poverty efforts and family issues, with a focus on women and children. UCLA named Ireland one of the top Women’s Health Advocates in America.

A successful business, woman Ireland’s design empire, kathy ireland Worldwide®, grosses nearly $2 billion annually in retail sales according to a 2012 Forbes magazine cover story. License Global magazine names kiWW® the 28th most powerfully licensed brand globally – which is the highest ranking for any single lifestyle brand.

Ireland has also spoken at the National Association of Women Business Owners® conference and authored six books.

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Grace Awh, Board Chair

Leadership. Passion. Confidence.

Those are just a few of the attributes you bring to The Women’s Fund. You have guided our mission to incredible heights, and we are forever grateful.

It takes courage to raise awareness of difficult issues facing women and girls. Thanks to your efforts, The Women’s Fund Forum will be a permanent force for illuminating critical issues in Middle Tennessee.

Holly Coltea and Elizabeth Broyhill

HIGH - END FASHION

CONSIGNMENT SALE

Your support of the inaugural High-End Fashion Consignment Sale helped raise over $17,000 to benefit our mission. That’s a fashion statement everyone can get behind!

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When cleaning out your closets, consider consigning your items to the 2014 sale.

Our Mission

The Women’s Fund, an endowment fund within The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee, is dedicated to increasing support in Middle Tennessee for programs serving women and girls.

The Fund makes grants to p r o g r a m s a d d r e s s i n g : Achievement of economic self-sufficiency for women Prevention of violence against women and girls Promotion of health, well-being and talent of women and girls

Our Vision

To become Middle Tennessee’s only $10 million endowment and leading resource for identifying and supporting the needs of women and girls

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• 2 0 1 2 - 2 0 1 3 W o m en ’ s F u n d B oa rd M em b ers • Grace Awh, Chair Elizabeth Akers Cristina Allen Elizabeth Broyhill Tricia Carswell Holly Coltea Brenda Corbin Sondra Cruickshanks Donna Dalton Suann Davis Katherine DeLay Allison DeMarcus Elizabeth Dennis Kaye Elam Irwin Fisher Mary Gambill Estie Harris Lucy Haynes Phyllis Hildreth Collins Hooper

Tami Johnston Coco Kyriopoulos Jody Mattison Deb McDermott Rita Mitchell Beth Moore Julia Morris Caroline Mullen Perri duGard Owens Elizabeth Papel Perian Strang Emily Tidwell Laura Smith Tidwell Laura Turner Mimi Vaughn Jessica Viner Gail Williams Mandy Young Nancy Zoretic

Visionaries and Founders Honey Alexander Denise Alper Sallie Bailey Judy Liff Barker Julie Boehm Betty Brown Joanne Cato Carolyn Cavalier Margie Cavalier Barbara Chazen Andrea Conte Colleen Conway-Welch Robin Costa Izola Davidson Anne Davis Patricia Davis Trisha Elcan

Annette Eskind Jane Eskind Kate Ezell Julie Frist Tipper Gore Ruth Ann Harnisch Lolly Henry Sherry Howell Ellen Lehman Delorse Lewis Alyne Massey Barbara Mayden Joan Rechter Mary Rolando Nancy Saturn Mary Schoettle Sukie Vaughan Mary Zelle Alice Zimmerman T h e Wom e n s Fu n d . c om | 5

The Women’s Fund Board of Directors and Visionaries (Pages 6-21)

PHOTOS BY ASHLEY HYLBERT

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Left to Right: Coco Kyriopoulos, Collins Hooper, Kaye Elam, Nancy Zoretic, Elizabeth Dennis T he Wo m e n s Fu n d . c o m | 7

Left to Right: Suann Davis, Tami Johnston, Donna Dalton, Mandy Young, Jessica Viner, Elizabeth Papel, Julia Morris

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Back Row: Laura Smith Tidwell, Phyllis Hildreth; Front Row: Gail Williams, Tricia Carswell 1 0 | A C e l e b r at i o n

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Left to Right: Emily Tidwell, Irwin Fisher, Brenda Corbin, Estie Harris, Caroline Mullen

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Left to Right: Mary Rolando (visionary), Carlene Hunt (past board), Sallie Bailey (visionary)

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Left to Right: Betsy board) Left Walkup to Right:(past Cristina Allen, Donna Dalton, Cristina Allison Allen DeMarcus, Laura Smith Tidwell, Lucy Haynes, Brenda Corbin, Katherine DeLay, Elizabeth Papel PHOTO BY ASHLEY HYLBERT

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Left to Right: Grace Awh, Chair, Rita Mitchell, Mary Gambill, Lucy Haynes, Mimi Vaughn T he Wo m e n s Fu n d . c o m | 1 7

Visionaries Back Row: Denise Alper, Mary Schoettle, Annette Eskind; Visionaries Front Row: Alice Zimmerman, Barbara Chazen 1 8 | A C e l e b r at i o n

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Back Row: Debi Tate (past board), Allison DeMarcus; Front Row: Perian Strang, Elizabeth Akers T h e Wom e ns Fu nd . c om | 1 9

Visionary Members Left to Right: Sherry Howell, Kate Ezell, Sukie Vaughan, Judy Liff Barker (founder)

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Left to Right: Belinda Dinwiddie (CFMT staff), Liza Lentz (CFMT staff), Katherine DeLay, Elizabeth Broyhill T h e Wom e ns Fu nd . c om | 2 1

of The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee

• 2 0 1 2 G r a n t i m pa c t • The Women’s Fund made grants to 22 organizations in 2012, with grant awards meeting a spectrum of needs for women and girls.

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crisis hotline calls answered from victims of domestic violence in Warren County

1,183

domestic violence victims assisted in Warren County and 13,000 miles logged to help them

40 homeless women returning to the workforce received physical, dental, vision care and medications

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victims of domestic violence provided shelter in Warren County

70 adolescent girls were able to participate in a life-changing, character development program; Girls on the Run has served 700+ girls since 2007

1-855-558-6484 Tennessee Human Trafficking Resource Center Hotline promoted across state; Resource is 24-hour, confidential way for victims and/or witnesses to report human sex trafficking or suspicious behavior

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low-income females who were victims of sexual assault received counseling therapy

200 women

1,280

free mammography screenings provided to women in Middle Tennessee

seeking to start a green business attended four workshops during the year

60 women

100 wigs 55 camisoles 10 mammograms

received intensive outpatient addiction treatment

for cancer patients in Hickman, Giles, Lawrence, Lewis, Marshall, Maury, Perry and Wayne counties

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girls received financial aid so they could attend spring and summer residential camp

30-minute 40 8th grade girls attended a multicultural, outreach program to help them successfully transition to high school

documentary

about domestic violence in Tennessee produced and shown on Nashville Public Television; Tennessee is ranked 5th in the nation for the number of women killed by a man T h e Wom e ns Fu nd . c om | 2 3

T HE W O M E N ’ S F U N D of The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee

• 2012 Grantees •

B r id g e s o f W illi a m s o n County

D o m e s t ic V i o l e n c e Program, Inc. dvpshelter.org

bridgesdvc.org To provide support to approximately 1,600 clients who are seeking legal protection from domestic violence through the judicial system; and to provide informational materials, such as safety cards and housing information

Community Homeless O u t r e a ch & Support/The Brooks House brookshouse.org To provide preventive and corrective physical, dental and vision care and necessary medications for 40 homeless women returning to the work force

C o o k e vill e Regional M e dic a l C e n t e r F o u n d at i o n

To enhance emergency services, court advocacy and counseling to 65 elderly abused victims, including rural and disabled persons, and limited English-speaking seniors

F a i t h F a m il y M e dic a l C li n ic faithmedical.org To provide medical exams for 50 uninsured, low-income women, primarily in Davidson County but available to women throughout Middle Tennessee

F a m ili e s i n Crisis, Inc. ficnb.com To provide emergency shelter and services to domestic violence victims and their children in Warren County 24 hours a day; comprehensive services include information on resources, court advocacy and counseling

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gsmidtn.org To provide financial assistance to girls in grades 1-12, in Middle Tennessee who are eligible to participate in the financial aid program and would like to attend spring or summer camp, but who would not have the opportunity to do so without this support

Girls on the R u n N a s hvill e gotrnashville.org To provide 70 girls, many from single-parent homes in Davidson, Sumner and Williamson counties, the opportunity to participate in a life-changing, character development program where they are mentored by trained volunteer coaches who teach fun, goaloriented games that inform the girls about self-awareness, team building, healthy living skills and community responsibility

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Hope

phone: 931-728-1133

thecrmcfoundation.org To provide screening mammograms, diagnostic breast services and education on breast cancer to uninsured and under-insured women living in rural communities throughout 14 counties in the Upper Cumberland region

Girl Scou ts o f M iddl e Tennessee Inc.

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nashvilleha.org To provide free mammograms to uninsured or indigent women, age 40+, in 11 Middle Tennessee counties, with no access to breast health services, and to raise breast cancer awareness and encourage them to seek annual screening

To provide case management, licensed counseling and housing assistance services for 45 rural victims of domestic violence and to help empower the victims and to promote emotional and physical healing

Mary Parrish Center

M o r n i n g S ta r Sanctuary

S e x u a l A s s a u lt Center

maryparrish.org

morningstarsanctuary.org

sacenter.org

To help defray costs of health care, transportation, food and other essential needs such as hygiene products and baby supplies for residents who are homeless domestic violence victims

To provide emergency funding for bus passes, child care, prescription drugs, school supplies, glasses, etc., for shelter residents; also to provide two to four weeks of child care for working shelter moms and, upon their departure from the shelter, funds may be used to assist in setting up utilities in new residence

To provide therapy to a minimum of 30 low-income females who have been victims of sexual assault so they can receive much-needed counseling, regardless of their ability to pay

Maury Coun t y Center Against D o m e s t ic V i o l e n c e / Hope House hopehousetn.com To provide compassionate and holistic therapeutic counseling services to assist in the journey to personal healing for adult victims, ages 25 to 40, of domestic and sexual violence

Maury Regional H e a lt h C a r e F o u n d at i o n mauryregionalfoundation.com To provide wigs, camisoles, mammograms, lymphedema garments and gas cards for cancer patients throughout an eight-county region who cannot afford these items; this program serves between 150-200 low-income women

M e n t a l H e a lt h A m e r ic a o f M iddl e Tennessee

taptn.org

N a s hvill e Peacemakers nashvillepeacemakers.org To develop and implement a grief support group for the mothers or grandparents or other caregivers of youth who have been murdered in gang violence and to help these caregivers transform their grief into action aimed at reducing gang violence

To provide resources through four workshops a year, attended by 50 women per workshop for a total of 200 women, to teach them about green businesses and how to start, raise money and promote their business

The Women’s F u n d A lli a n c e stoptraffickinginTN.com

N a s hvill e P u b lic T e l e vi s i o n C o u n cil I n c .

To help fund the first year of a three-year commitment to the statewide promotion of the Tennessee sex trafficking hotline.

wnpt.org To produce a 30-minute documentary focused on domestic violence in Tennessee, that will air six or more times on NPT and NPT2 in one year, which explores the causes and the impact on victims and ways to reduce incidences of this violence, the legal issues and effectiveness of systems that protect the victims

ichope.com To help support the Multicultural Outreach Program that provides preparation classes for 40 immigrant or refugee 8th grade girls attending Cameron, Croft or Wright Middle Schools in Nashville as they transition to high school; and to help adult support groups that serve approximately 12 Hispanic women who are victims of abuse or violence

T e n n e s s e e A lli a n c e for Progress

R e n e wa l H o u s e renewalhouse.org To provide intensive outpatient addiction treatment for 60 lowincome women with substance abuse disorders, and to also support the specialized pregnancy and postpartum program expansion

United Neighborhood H e a lt h S e r vic e s www.unitedneighborhood.org To serve approximately 75 lowincome, pregnant or parenting teens (14-19 years old) and their infants (at least 75 babies under 1-year-old) through a Medical Home Incentive Program that assures that teen mothers and their infants receive regular medical care

For a complete list of The Women’s Fund grantmaking history, visit

TheWomensFund.com.

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of The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee

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he Power of the Purse® 2013 A Celebration of Women tribute book celebrates humanity as we pay tribute to women and children who have touched our lives.

We commemorate the many contributions made by women through their personal sacrifices, strength, perseverance, wisdom, support, love and grace.

As mothers, daughters, grandmothers, sisters, wives, teachers, mentors, business associates, and friends, these women have helped us grow.

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Thank you Mom! T h e Wom e ns Fu nd . c om | 2 7

Rebecca & Gaby — more than I can tell you. Love, Mom

Sarah Faulconer Wurzburger

Roberta Atkins Bailey

(1918 – 2013)

(1915 – 2012)

Our beloved grandmothers, Nanna and Buddie, Totally distinct, equally influential — You learned from the best, MomMoms!

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... there really are places in the heart that you don’t even know exist until you love a child.” — Anne Lamott

Annie, Kate and Nora

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G ir l S co u t s : Building successful women since 1912.

Thank you to our board officers, former Girl Scouts, for leading us into the next century of Girl Scouting.

T e r e s a , Ju l ie t, a n d An n e

Thank you for your leadership, talent, and contributions to the University School of Nashville--Innovation and Excellence since 1915 3 0 | A C e l e b r at i o n

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A beautiful, smart, independent baby has grown into a beautiful, smart, independent woman.

The world is your oyster! The sky’s the limit!

Can’t wait to see what lies ahead …

With boundless love and admiration!

Mom

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To the sunshine of our lives,

Holly, Libby, Cacie and Annie

You pluck our heartstrings every day. — Love, Big Annie and Daddy Bill

The Women’s Fund would like to thank singer/songwriter

Kendra Chantelle for performing her original song “I Am Somebody” in tribute to women and girls everywhere.

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Brenda Lepley

People are like stained-glass windows.

They sparkle and shine when the sun is out, but when the darkness sets in, their true beauty is revealed only if there is light from within. — Elisabeth Kßbler-Ross

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Redheaded champion for a green environment, Community Foundation board member

B etty Br ow n (1939-2011) helped seed The Women’s Fund in 1994, with the goal of transforming women’s lives in Middle Tennessee.

zainab elberry And Grandchildren

jena noah lyla Peace and Love

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Lil a, L anie, Bell a, Lucy and Phoebe We love watching you bloom. You inspire and delight us.

Love, Mom, Mom, Mom, and Mom

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• JANE ESKIND •

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G re at W ife , G re at M o th er , G re at L e a d er

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MAKING A DIFFERENCE IN

Pictured left to right: SELISA BEELER, Vice President Medical Private Banking; LORI CARVER, CFP®, Vice President & Manager Horizon Wealth Advisory; RENEE CHEVALIER, Vice President Private Client Services; RITA MITCHELL, CRC®, Senior Vice President & Manager Private Client Services; LAURA FOLK, Senior Vice President & Manager Medical Private Banking; MARY CARLSON, Vice President Medical Private Banking

Financial planning and banking products and services provided by First Tennessee Bank National Association(FTB). Horizon Wealth Advisory is a division of FTB. ©2013 First Tennessee Bank National Association. www.firsttennessee.com

THE LIVES OF WOMEN… At First Tennessee, we believe it’s always a smart investment.

The individuals of the Women’s Fund of the Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee invest their time, talent, and knowledge in lives of the girls and women of our community. In doing so, they help make Middle Tennessee a great place to live. The women of First Tennessee Private Client Services, Davidson and Williamson Counties, are proud to be a sponsor of the Women’s Fund and congratulate them for the difference they are making every day.

FIRST TENNESSEE IS PROUD TO SUPPORT THE WOMEN’S FUND

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Hanna h Kat e Robe rts The sweetest Sweetart in the whole bunch!

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Dear S uann - you are a cherished friend forever and sister by heart. Love, Linde

Lil i Jo hn s to n To my daughter and my joy. May you always go after your dreams.

Love, Mom

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nor and memory o f In ho

A l y ne M a s s e y (1927 -2012) changed our culture through her example and leadership; her philanthropy and courage.

Her life is an enduring gift to Nashville.

Congratulations on all you’ve accomplished this year. Being a nurse won’t be easy, but it will be worth it … and you get to wear comfortable shoes. I love you, Mom 4 2 | A C e l e b r at i o n

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Phoebe,

I am so glad that she’s become your best friend, too.

Mom,

Thank you for generations of love and friendship.

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L in da S . B a llew Director of P rojects

She’s the embodiment of the philanthropic spirit.

We salute Linda’s cutting-edge work with nonprofits worldwide, which is love in action, grace under pressure, generosity personified, transformation exemplified, life celebrated.

T he H arnisch F oundation

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Part 2 ... More to come ...

A nn , P a t , R i t a a n d T he re s a

DAL T ON AND KAT E “In the cookies of life, sisters are the chocolate chips.”

— Author Unknown

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“My friends have made the stor y of my life.” — Helen Keller

Alissa, Amanda, Brooke & Brynn, I’m looking for ward to this next chapter!

With Love, Brittany

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Children and mothers Never truly part Bound in the beating of Each other's heart.

— Charlotte Gray

In honor of

T a wn ie Ca mp be l l In memory of her Mother

Co rrin e “ Gin ge e ” No rris (1924-2012)

Congratulations to The Women’s Fund for 19 years of supporting programs that ser ve women & girls.

— Elizabeth Walls

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“The simplest and most practical lesson I know is to resolve to be good today, but better tomorrow.”

— Catherine McAuley, foundress of the Sisters of Mercy

St. Bernard Academy honors the

Sisters of Mercy for their legacy of educating the children of our community since 1866.

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gIRLS CAN ACCOMPLISH ANYTHING THEY WORK HARD TO ACCOMPLISH

Pac-12 Conference Championships 3rd place, heptathlon

4 school records (and counting)

Facebook: Talia Mayden Music www.taliamayden.com

• follow your dreams •

Dr ew and Joe, You are my “son”shine!

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My “Most Beautiful Girls” -

C a thy, Sama ntha a nd C h a r l e ne Love, Billy T h e Wom e ns Fu nd . c om | 5 1

Leader.

Advocate.

Nurse.

Congratulations to Dean Colleen Conway-Welch upon her upcoming retirement, for visionary leadership at the helm of Vanderbilt University School of Nursing.

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Gloria Evans Knoch 1922 – 2012 An inspirational mother, loving grandmother, and wonderful friend.

A kind, generous and caring soul whose life touched so many. — Women of Designer Finds

Perri is a creative designer, an innovative producer of products and a relational thinker so outcomes fit artistically into an expected environment.

We are proud of you, love Margaret and Anthony T h e Wom e ns Fu nd . c om | 5 3

The Women’s Fund salutes Brooks Br o t he r s for their ongoing support.

In Appreciation & Admiration of your V ision, Commitment & Passion — A Friend of The Na s hvi lle B a lle t 5 4 | A C e l e b r at i o n

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Saluting the

2012 & 2 01 3 Swa n B a ll C h a i r s Amy, S andra , Jac q u e l i ne , & J u l i e for their passion in supporting

CHEEK W O O D

Nashville’s premier American Countr y Place Era Estate T he Wo m e n s Fu n d . c o m | 5 5

The Women’s Fund salutes K a t e Sp a d e for their ongoing support.

The Women’s Fund is proud to have been EILEEN FISHE R’s first charitable partner in Nashville!

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A magnificent thanks to the outstanding women at

MBA

who were able to effectively balance my overly masculine education. — M at t i s o n A s h e r

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With great love for

m y de ar e s t gi r ls

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nor and memory o f In ho

Trustee, Philanthropist, Leader, and Friend.

We miss you,

An n Sc o tt Ca re l l (1935 – 2012)

Your Harpeth Hall Friends and Family

The Women’s Fund salutes Tiffany & Co. for their ongoing support.

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Kroger pays tribute to all the talented women on our team, and to all the women we ser ve in our stores. T hank you for making our company and communities stronger.

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Skylar, We believe in miracles whenever we look at you.

Love, Mama and Honey

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HCA/TriStar Health salutes

the women

who have chosen careers in all facets of healthcare.

We appreciate your dedication and commitment to

bettering the human condition.

H C A H E A LT H C A R E . C O M

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Pinnacle Financial Partners salutes the clients of The Next Door — women who are learning to live in recovery and breaking generational cycles of addiction, poverty, homelessness and incarceration.

Julia High Agent

(615)714-1950 We’re quickly gaining economic power.

How comfortable are you with yours?

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Nfocus celebrates 20 years on Nashville’s Social Scene!

SouthComm honors

Nfocus Editor, S in c la i r K el ly , and Managing Editor, N a n cy F l o yd

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Elaine Turner believes in the spirit of giving and fun, and is pleased to share that philosophy with Nashville’s community of kind, generous women.

Woo Who? W oo H oo!

Celebrating the beauty and power of women.

Thank you to The Women’s Fund for serving women and girls in our community.

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Thank you E l i z a bet h , E l iz a b e t h , J a n a and L e e A n n , Nashville Symphony Fashion Show and Ball Chairs, for keeping our special events so beautifully in tune! (not pictured, Lee Ann Ingram)

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SunTrust salutes Re n e wa l Ho u s e and their mission to foster healing, resiliency, and recovery for addicted women and their children.

Thank you to the women of NES. We salute all 207 of you for your service to our customers.

Teresa Broyles-Aplin

Teresa Corlew

Sandy Durbin

Laura Tidwell

Special thanks to the women of our executive team.

nespower.com

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In Appreciation & Admiration of your Vision, Commitment & Passion — A Friend of

S eco n d H ar v e s t F ood B a n k

J ay n ee D ay

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In recognition of

Ca rl a Re tie f, M.D. Cosmetic surgeon, dermatologist, entrepreneur and skin care expert of beautiful faces Congratulations from your staff at Retief Skin Center.

(In celebration of women, bring us this page for a 25% discount on BuffRX products.)

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Saluting the women who define Regions and our communities.

There’s nothing that gives us more pride than our communities. Our neighbors inspire us and shape who we are as a bank. So we’re always excited to help invigorate the cities and towns we call home.

To the many women who are constantly working to improve our company and our communities, we offer our thanks, our assistance and our commitment to making great neighborhoods even better.

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The NEW Loews Vanderbilt Hotel coming May 2013.

We salute the Power of the Purse® and The Women’s Fund!

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To the original 3 of The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee –

M e l isa, E llen & L a u n d r ea Thank you for your steadfast commitment to our mission and 22 years of rolling up your sleeves to get it all done.

We pay tribute to you!

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The women of Nashville inspire us daily. Without you, we could not write five days a week on Nashville’s “Best of the Best.”

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WE VALUE WHAT EVERYONE BRINGS TO THE TABLE. Welcoming Diversity At Cracker Barrel Old Country Store , we think a key to our success is welcoming diversity in our company, our country stores, our restaurants, and our communities. ®

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store proudly supports The Women’s Fund.

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index Akers, Elizabeth ............................... 19 Allen, Cristina .................................. 15 Alper, Denise* ............................. 18, 42 Asher, Mattison* ............................... 57 Awh, Grace* .................................. 4, 16 Bailey, Roberta Atkins ...................... 28 Bailey, Sallie* ..................................... 14 Ballew, Linda .............................. 44-45 Barker, Judy Liff ............................... 20 Belmont University .......................... 71 Boehm, Julie ..................................... 11 Brooks Brothers* .............................. 54 Brown, Betty .................................... 34 photo by Dennis Wile

Broyhill, Elizabeth .................. 4, 21, 67 Butler, Lila & Lucy* ......................... 35 Campbell, Tawnie ............................ 48 Carell, Ann Scott ............................. 60 Carswell, Tricia ................................. 10 Chadwick, Bella* .............................. 35 Chantelle, Kendra ............................ 32 Chapman, Amanda* ......................... 47 Chazen, Barbara ............................... 18 Cheekwood Swan Ball Chairs*: ........ 55 Amy Colton, Jacqueline Hutton, Sandra Lipman, Julie Walker

Coltea, Holly .......................... 4, 20, 32 Coltea, Annie, Cacie, Libby* ............ 32 Conway-Welch, Colleen ...... 26, 52, 58 Corbin, Brenda ................................. 12 Cracker Barrel ................................... 78 Cruickshanks, Sondra ....................... 20 Cunningham, Brooke* ...................... 47 Currey, Melisa* ................................. 73 Curtis, Brynn* .................................. 47 Czibrik, Alissa* ................................ 47 Dalton, Donna .................................... 8 Davis, Emily* .................................... 59 Davis, Jana ........................................ 67 Davis, Skylar ..................................... 62 Davis, Suann* ...................... 1, 8, 41, 59 Day, Jaynee ........................................ 70 photo by Peyton Houge

DeLay, Katherine ............................. 21 DeMarcus, Allison ............................ 19 Dennis, Elizabeth* ........................ 7, 67 Dinwiddie, Belinda ........................... 21 Dyke, Lanie ...................................... 35 Eileen Fisher ............................ 56 Elaine Turner ................................... 66 Elam, Kaye ......................................... 7 Elberry, Zainab ................................. 34 Elshami, Jena, Lyla, Noah ................ 34 Eskind, Annette ............................... 18 Eskind, Jane ................................. 36-37 Ezell, Kate ....................................... 20 FirstBank .......................................... 74

FirstTennessee ............................. 38-39 Fisher, Irwin ..................................... 12 Floyd, Nancy* ................................... 65 Genesco ............................................ 75 Gambill, Mary .................................. 16 Girl Scouts*: ..................................... 30 Sallie Bailey, Susan Brown, Mary Cavarra, Marlee Mitchell, Sharon Roberson

Goldfarb, Brittney* ........................... 42 Harris, Drew & Joe* ......................... 50 Harris, Estie ..................................... 13 Haynes, Lucy ................................... 17 HCA/TriStar Health ........................ 63 High, Julia (New York Life) ............. 64 Hildreth, Phyllis ............................... 10 Hooper, Collins ............................... 4, 6 Howell, Sherry ................................. 20 Hunt, Carlene ................................... 14 Hylbert, Ashley ................................ 82 Ingram, Lee Ann ............................. 67 Ireland, Kathy .................................... 3 Iroquois Capital ................................ 70 Johnston, Lili* ................................... 41 Johnston, Tami ................................... 8 kate spade* ........................................ 56 Kelly, Sinclair* .................................. 65 Knoch, Gloria Evans ........................ 53 Kroger* ............................................. 61 Kyriopoulos, Coco .......................... 1, 6 Kyriopoulos, Phoebe* .................. 35, 43 Lale, Cathy & Samantha* ................. 51 Lehman, Doni .................................. 31 photo by Brooke Morgan

Lehman, Ellen* ........................... 11, 73 Lentz, Liza ....................................... 21 Lepley, Brenda* ................................ 33 Lewis, Laundrea* .............................. 73 Linley, Annie & Kate ....................... 29 Loews Vanderbilt Hotel ................... 72 Massey, Alyne .................................. 42 Mattison, Jody .................................. 20 Mayden, Barbara .............................. 11 Mayden, Jenny, Samantha, Talia ...... 50 Maxwell, Marge* .............................. 59 MBA teachers*: ................................ 57 Ginny Maddux, Jo Palmore, Carole Pettus, Maggie Qian, Cherie Roberts

Mitchell, Rita* ............................. 16, 46 Moore, Beth ..................................... 20 Morris, Julia ....................................... 9 Mullen, Caroline .......................... 4, 13 Nashville Ballet: ............................... 54

Papel, Elizabeth ................................. 9 Pflaum, Linde ................................... 41 Pinnacle Financial Partners* ............. 64 Pruitt, Ann ....................................... 46 Public Super Markets Charities ........ 69 Regions ............................................. 72 Retief, Carla ..................................... 71 Roberts, Hannah Kate* ..................... 40 Rolando, Mary ................................. 14 Schermerhorn Symphony Center:* ... 67 Elizabeth Broyhill, Jana Davis, Elizabeth Dennis

Schleicher, Brittany* .................... 47, 82 Schoettle, Mary ................................ 18 Shaughnessy, Mary* .......................... 27 Shea, Pat* .......................................... 46 Sherill, Charlene* ............................. 51 Sisters of Mercy* .............................. 49 Strang, Perian ................................... 19 Sturdivant, Cassie* ............................ 82 StyleBlueprint ............................. 76-77 SunTrust *......................................... 68 Tate, Debi ......................................... 19 The Tulip Tree ........... inside back cover Tidwell, Emily ................................. 12 Tidwell, Laura .................................. 10 Tiffany & Co.* ................................. 60 University School of Nashville: ......... 30 Juliet Douglas, Teresa Standard, Anne Westfall photo by Rachel Brandon

Vaughan, Sukie ................................. 20 Vaughn, Mimi .................................. 17 Vaughn, Dalton & Kate* .................. 46 Viner, Jessica* ............................... 9, 28 Viner, Gaby & Rebecca* .................. 28 Walkup, Betsy ................................... 15 Walls, Elizabeth* .............................. 48 Weiss, Kay* ...................................... 43 Wheliss, Nora* ................................. 29 Williams, Gail .................................. 10 Woo Cosmetics and Skin Care*: ...... 66 Woo Caroland, Crystal Doughtie, Dianna Greco, Nadine Tindall

Wurzburger, Sarah Faulconer ........... 28 Young, Mandy .................................... 8 Zimmerman, Alice ........................... 18 Zoretic, Nancy ................................... 7 Zuckowsky, Theresa .......................... 46 * photo by Ashley Hylbert

Angie Adams, HeatherThorne, Paul Vasterling

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• 2012 donors • Paige Adams Elizabeth Adams Nell Adams Karen Ahern Jacky Akbari Elizabeth Akers Honey Alexander Gracie and Charlie Allen Denise Alper Amsurg Linda Anderson Ardent Health Services Prue Armstrong Avenue Bank Grace Awh Pongsoon Awh Grace and Carl Awh Janet Ayers Radha Babu Reddy Sallie and John Bailey Julia Baker Rachel Barden Clisby Barrow Katrin Bean Fabra Belk Holly Bell Belmont University Karen Berson Dina and Brian Biesman Melissa Blackburn Melissa Bloch Marion Bogen Mary Brooke Bonadies Barbara and Jack Bovender Christine Bradley Melissa Brady Stacey Bright Martin Brown Lattie Noel Brown Susan Brown Patricia Bryan Louise Bryan Mary Byrd Patricia Carswell Centerstone of Tennessee, Inc Laura and John Chadwick Beth Chase Bette Christofersen 8 0 | A C e l e b r at i o n

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Karen Clark Melinda Coles Holly Coltea Community Foundation of Greater Chattanooga Patricia Cooper Cooper For Congress Committee Brenda Corbin Jane Corcoran Lisa Crabb Cracker Barrel Susan Creavin Rosalie Crispin Suzanne Crook Diane Crosier Leann Crossno June Crowell Sondra Cruickshanks Betsy Cunagin Barbara Daane Anne Darken Suann and Ralph Davis Karen Davis Jana Davis Christine DeFrance Katherine Delay Elizabeth Dennis Designer Finds Belinda Dinwiddie-Havron Leslie Dipiero Mary Dvuanich Sandra Earthman Missy Eason Susan Edwards Stephanie Edwards Eileen Fisher, Inc. Kaye Elam LuLu Elam Clara Elam Zainab Elberry Trisha and Charles Elcan Kitty Moon Emery Jane and Richard Eskind Laurie Eskind Annette Eskind Kate Ezell Amy Fair Sarah Fairbank

Lee Fairbend Cherrie Farnette Deborah Farringer Diana Finlayson First Bank First Tennessee Bank First Tennessee Foundation Irwin Fisher Margaret Fite Flip, LLC Beth Fortune Funmilayo Franklin Julie Frist Karyn Frist Betsy Funk Mary Taylor Gallagher Mary Gambill Maureen Gannon Genesco Inc. Amy Gill Girl Scouts of Middle Tennessee Bernice Gordon Sarah Graham Mary Belle Grande Hollie Gray Carolyn Greenfield Carolyn Hall Julie Hammond Sara Hanahan Bill and Ruth Ann Harnisch Harpeth Hall School Estie Harris Holly Harris Lucy Haynes HCA Inc. Sandra Hecklin Lolly and Douglas Henry Phyllis Hildreth Julia High Becky Hill Paiden Hite Kimberly Holbrook Ellen Hollis Collins Hooper Marci Houff Sherry Howell Tari Hughes Lee Ann Ingram

Ingram Industries, Inc. Iroquois Capital Group Marla Jackson Ellen Jacobs Tami Johnston Jennifer Johnston Patricia Jorgenson Demetria Kalodimos Carroll Kimball Rebecca Klindt Kroger Tarah Kuhn Coco Kyriopoulos Suzanne Lafond Catherine Lale Julia Landstreet Helen Lane Tristan Larish Hannah Lavey Ellen Lehman Liza and Allen Lentz Sally Levine Francie Likis Fran Linley Jana Lisle Parham Loews Vanderbilt Hotel Kim Looney Jane MacLeod Cynthia Martin Elizabeth Martin Jody Mattison Barbara Mayden Elizabeth McCright Deborah McDermott Katie McDougall McKellar Law Rowanne McKnight Cristy McNabb Melissa McPheeters Adrienne McRae Caterina Meadows Elisabeth Mims Rita Mitchell Beth Moore Elizabeth Moore Jennifer Moroney Julia Morris Lise Morrow LaVoe Mulgrew Caroline Mullen Diane Mulloy Janice Naftilan Valerie Nagoshiner Nashville Electric Service Nashville Symphony Association Mary Neal New York Life Jean Oldfield Cindy Oliva Marguerite Orndorff

Perri and Anthony Owens Dorothy Pace Sue Van Sant Palmer Elizabeth Papel Jana Parham Barbara Keith Payne Anna Pearce Elinor Peek Andra Perkerson Carole Peterson Linde Pflaum Anne Phelps Pinnacle Finanacial Partners Abigail Plachy Judy Price Publix Supermarkets Charities Jennifer Puryear Robert Quinn Betty Radmacher Regions Bank Carla Retief Barbara Richards Jan Riven Peggy Rosenblatt Marci Rosenblum Stephani Ryan Deby Samuels Anne Sanford Brittany Schleicher Mary Schoettle Christine Scruggs Second Harvest Food Bank Mary Jo Shankle Norma Shirk Carolyn Simmons Susan Simons Mari Beth Singer Sally Smallwood Lisa Smith Leah Sohr Linda Sonkin Alina Spaulding Patricia Stanley Carol Stein Cynthia Stone St. Bernard Academy Perian Strang Hope and Howard Stringer Styleblueprint Stephanie Sundock SunTrust Bank Foundation Debi Tate Jennifer Taylor Brande Thomas Gray Thornburg Deborah Tibbs Laura Tidwell Emily Tidwell Laura Tidwell LoLita Toney

Susan Trotman Deborah Turner Laura Turner Barbara Turner Laura Turner Molly Tyler Vanderbilt University Vanderbilt University Medical Center Phyllis Vandewater Sukie Vaughan Mimi Vaughn Stacia Vetter Jessica Viner Lauren Wade Walsh Pamela Waggener Kathryn Walker Julie Walker Betsy Walkup Waller Lansden Dortch & Davis, LLP Lynn Waterman Kristen Weaver Caroline Webb Eleanor Wells Betty and Bernard Werthan Ann West Ashley Wheeler Shelby Wheliss Anne Whetsell Eleanor Whitworth Judy Wilcox Stephanie Williams Gail Williams Heather Williams Candice Wilson Linde Wilson Mary Wilson Dallas Wilt Beth Winstead

Every effort was made to be as accurate as possible in compiling “A Celebration of Women� tribute book. We apologize for any errors that may have inadvertently occurred.

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Thank You

Brittany Schleicher

Cassie Sturdivant

Ashley Hylbert

1 designer + 1 organizer+ 1 photographer = "A Celebration of Women"

Br itt a n y , C a ss ie & As hl e y , Thank you for a beautiful tribute book! — The Women's Fund Advisory Board

Finally, we want to thank the people who opened their homes, businesses and offices to us for photography sessions.

Cheekwood The Hermitage Hotel The Schermerhorn Symphony Center Sue and Douglas Joyce Grace and Carl Awh Mary and Tom Gambill The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee

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