WGWM 2011 Needs YOU! Join the Planning Committee.

Are you dedicated to building wellness for girls and women in your community? WHV is looking for people and organizations passionate about wellness to expand the reach of WGWM in 2011. You can be an instrumental partner in creating WGWM by joining the WGWM Planning Committee in 2011. Contact Megan Orwig, Associate Director of WHV, to learn more.

About Women & Girls’ Wellness Month (WGWM) WGWM was created in 2002 to encourage organizations around the state to work together to highlight issues, programs, and services that address the concerns of girls and women of all ages. Since “wellness” is a broad concept we include a wide variety of events, including educational programs, special health services, athletic events and exhibitions, and cultural and social events.

1. Host an Event: Any health, professional, civic, faith or other organization can designate any program that it has planned in April — including regular meetings or activities — or create a special program as a Women & Girls’ Wellness Month event.
• Events can be as large or small as you choose and for any audience, including staff and volunteers, the women and girls you serve, or the community at large.
• Want to host but need some ideas? Look below at a list of past organizations’ events, or drop us a line for more suggestions.
• To be a hosting partner, email us for more information.
2. Attend an Event: Bring a friend and attend one of these unique programs in your area to learn, be inspired, socialize, and celebrate wellness. To see the full calendar of events across the state, keep your eyes trained on our WHV Calendar.
3. Be a Contributing Partner: Giving to Women & Girls’ Wellness Month is an incredible way to promote a wide variety of services, education, and programming to women and girls across the state. Many businesses host special promotions or donate a portion of their sales of certain items on designated days in April. Contact us by e-mail or phone at 434-220-4500.
4. Volunteer for WHV: Women’s Health Virginia is reaching out to organizations across the Commonwealth to gather hosting partners and we need your help:
• Join the 2011 Planning Committee and be an instrumental part of planning the celebration.
• Work in our office as primary contact with our hosting partners to organize and publicize their events.
• Be a regional contact: working remotely, connect with groups in your area and invite them to participate.
• Want to volunteer? Email us!