10 Ways to Become a Stronger Woman

10 Ways to Become a Stronger Woman

Over the years women have been looked upon as the fairer sex and with that came rules and guidelines for them to follow.  They were pigeon-whole to believe and regulated to certain jobs, professions and programs. 

These modern times provide the great opportunities for women to rise up and take their rightful place among the men. A seismic change has occurred in the family role and work life of American women.  Most married-couple families now have two earners, and, compared to a generation ago, many more families today are headed by a single working parent. Our institutions and culture have not fully adapted to this reality. Here's a list that could help change that when women become stronger.  The list was compiled by Maria Shriver and appears in the November 2007 issue of Fitness Magazine.  Shriver is an American journalist, activist, author of six best-selling books, and former First Lady of California as the former wife of former California Governor Arnold and organizer of the California Women's Conference.

1. Do something that scares you every day, as Eleanor Roosevelt suggested. Fear gives us wisdom. It makes us work harder than we imagined we could.

2. Eat moderately, live bountifully. Enjoy healthy foods. You want your body to last a very long time.

3. Jot down in a journal one moment a day in which you felt powerful. Share your thoughts and ideas at californiawomen.org/forum/. We can all learn from each other.

4. Get a physical every year. You are worth it. Your health is a gift.

5. Use a pedometer to track how much you move around. Challenge yourself daily to take at least 10,000 steps.

6. Serve your community at least once a year. Build a playground, tutor a child, or deliver food to a home-bound senior citizen. I know that helping others makes me feel better about myself and my purpose in life. Not sure where to begin? Check out volunteermatch.org.

7. Read The Power of Now: A Guide to Spiritual Enlightenment, by Eckhart Tolle. It’s a beautiful book that encourages us all to live in the present as a way to be happy.

8. Keep a record of tips and inspirational quotations that you can refer to each day. One of my favorite quotes, which I have on a T-shirt: “Well-behaved women rarely make history.”

9. Stay curious. Be open-minded. Ask a lot of questions and get a lot of answers. That’s information- and wisdom.

10. Pledge to “show up” in your life as yourself, not as an imitation of anyone else.

Everyday Women Inspiring the World: Patty Lennon

Ultimately I returned to that inner calm anyone can find when we remember that the present moment is all we really ever have control over.” —Patty Lennon

Every day so called “ordinary” women take action creating positive change in the lives of others. You probably won’t see her strolling down the red carpet or her face on Cosmo, but make no mistake she is out there, making a difference. This column celebrates “everyday” women, like Patty Lennon, who are out there getting it done and inspiring the world along the way. - See more at: HERE

Collegiate 100 to Honor Legislator, Businessmen and PVAMU Sports Teams at 2014 Black Tie Gala

The members of the Collegiate 100 and 100 Collegiate Women of Prairie View A&M University will present the Power 100 Awards at its Black Tie Scholarship Awards Gala on November 22, 2014 in the Willie A. Tempton Student Center Ballroom at university.

The 2014 Honorees are Mr. Khambrel Marshall, TV Anchor for KPRC, Mr. Roy Perry, Chairman of the Prairie View A&M Foundation, The Honorable, Senfronia Thompson, Texas State Representative, and the Baseball and Women Soccer Teams of Prairie View A&M University. We will also pin and present our new members as we celebrate the 20^th anniversary of the organization.

"These persons were selected for this honor because of their achievement and commitment to excellence,” says Patrick Gray, former president of Collegiate 100. “When we decided to host this event we thought about the impact these persons have made on the community these past years and thought it befitting to honor them for Keeping it 100®”

The gala is a major event for the Collegiate 100 which was re-chartered at the university in March 2011.  The organization was created at Prairie View A&M University in 1993.  Funds raised from the event will support the chapter’s mentoring programs, scholarships to students and other special programs.
 

Past Power 100 Award recipients are State Representatives Alma Allen and Sylvester Turner, Mayors Frank D. Jackson and Michael Wolfe, Professors George Brown and Kelvin Kirby and the PVAMU Women’s Basketball, Men’s Track and Bowling teams.

Current and past programs that have impacted the university community include the Career Expo, held prior to the University Career Festival, Breast Cancer Awareness Ribbon distribution, American Cancer Society Relay for Life, Mentoring the 100 Way with the Freshmen, College Tour for elementary through high school students and Voter Registration Drives.

The Collegiate 100 is an auxiliary organization of the 100 Black Men of America and is sponsored at Prairie View A&M University by the 100 Black Men of Metro Houston, Inc. The mission is to support the 100 in its four for the future programs: mentoring, education, health and wellness and economic empowerment to improve the quality of life of the community. Benecia Curtis and Ryan Turner are co-chairs for the gala.<p>

For information, visit http://collegiate100pvamu.com/

Contact:  Patrick Gray
collegiate100pvamu@gmail.com
P. O. Box 5433
Prairie View, TX 77446
Ph: 832-398-5262

Ashley Mills to Lead 100 Collegiate Women of America at PVAMU

When Ashley Mills was growing up in Grand Prairie and attending James Bowie High School in Arlington, Texas, everyone knew she was destined to be a star.  Well Ashley is letting her star shine brightly with the title of president of the 100 Collegiate Women of America, Inc. at Prairie View A&M University for 2014-15.  She previously served as treasurer and historian from 2011-2014.

Mills is charter member of the 100 Collegiate Women which was created at the university in August 2011 by Frederick V. Roberts and Dymonique Burton and Travis Reed of the Collegiate 100, with a mission to increase and provide opportunities to empower and improve the quality of life for women at the university and to influence leadership development at all levels of society.

The 100 Collegiate Women is open to college and professional women who are progressive in their thoughts and actions, and committed and dedicated to the cause of all humanity.  The 100 Collegiate focuses on empowering its membership first and then equip them to bring others forward!

Ashley is the 22 year old daughter of Louis and Alvernia Mills of Grand Prairie, Texas.   Ashley is a 2010 graduate of James Bowie High School in Arlington, Texas.

While at Bowie, Mills was a member of the Volley Ball team and the Student Council.  It stands to reason that her ascending to the presidency of the organization is a manifestation her development, communication and leadership skills gained at Bowie.

Ashley is a senior management major and upon receipt of her BBA degree, she plans on earning her MBA with a concentration in Management Information Systems, and to pursue a career with the federal government.

Mills’ other organization involvement includes the Frederick Douglass Leadership Institute and the Collegiate Scholars, and dual membership in the Collegiate 100, also created by Frederick V. Roberts in 1993.  She enjoys volunteering and is a Career Services Ambassador and her hobbies include cooking, bowling, reading and photography.

Ashley credits the 100 Collegiate Women for honing and enhancing her leadership and communications skills, networking opportunities and for providing a sisterhood and bonds that will last a lifetime.

Mills eagerly looks forward to a very progressive presidency and expects the membership to take the organization to greater heights and to continue focus on programs geared towards empowering and educating women and the community, as well as connecting with students.  Some of the planned activities include a Women’s Leadership Transformation Workshop, Networking with the 100 Women, The 100 Soirée’ and Fashion Impact, Walk in their Shoes Tribute to Women Leaders and Vision 2016:  Women Are Fired UP!

Other officers for 2014-15 are Vice President, Dominique Clark, Vice President for Programs, Kerryea Martinez, Treasurer, Markita Richardson, Secretary, Chloe Louis, Communications Director, Myah Armstrong, Membership Director, Candice Garner, Historian, Writney Williams, Marketing Director, Lauren Bosman, Auditor, Candice Garner, Parliamentarian, Davida Wells and Sergeant at arms, Armani Callihan. The chaplain is to be named later.

For information on the 100 Collegiate Women of America, write to: collegiate100women@gmail.com.

100 Collegiate Women Welcomes 2013 Members

 Membership has its privilege, so says the expression and that privilege was extended to twenty-four dynamic, determined and progressive women at Prairie View A&M University, when they were inducted into the 100 Collegiate Women of America on November 11.  This day changed their lives forever because now they are part of a cadre of women who are on the move, engaging, educating, empowering and inspiring others to greatness.

The induction was a joint event with the Collegiate 100 which also inducted twenty-four young men.

These women come from varied background, experiences, talent, skills, locales and academic classifications that will enhance the organization as a whole. They hold membership in several organizations on the campus toinclude the PVAMU Pre-Alumni Association, Panther Advisory Leaders, Student Government Association, University Ambassadors, and major organizations in agriculture, biology, business, communications, education, engineering, political science and juvenile justice and nursing.

The new members are: Bisola Aboderin, Tarynn Adams, Alajasia Apponey, Myah Armstrong, Armani Callihan, Dominique Clark, Skye Cotton, Benicia Curtis, Chelsea Daly, Candice Garner, Alexandria Hall, Erial Henderson, Celia Hinkson, Elizabeth Johnican, Sharay Johnson, Chloe Louis, Kerryea Martinez, Chape’ll Moore, Ugonna Okpala, Markita Richardson, Gabrielle Scott, Sheri Walls, Davida Wells and Writney Williams. 

The ladies and the men were formally pinned on November 16 at the 2013 Black Tie Scholarship and Awards Gala, hosted with the Collegiate 100 men.

The young ladies join a cadre of women who are committed to making an impact on the community and not an impression for the masses.

The organizations have provided tremendous programs and activities at the have influenced the communities at large.  Its mentoring programs at Arnold Middle School and Navasota Schools are credited with helping to change lives of many young people.  The ladies breast cancer awareness and visits and support of seniors at the Brenham Nursing home is highly appreciated and rewarding.

The 100 Collegiate members are gearing up for the spring 2014 when it is poised to engage in a national campaign of expansion to colleges and universities around the country. Additionally the organization looks to collaborating with national programs to inspire and empower young women and public service, such as "Support for Military Families and Veterans, a national program of First Lady Michelle Obama and Mrs. Jill Biden, "Girls Empowerment" by Oprah Winfrey and the Girls Scout of America.  Currently, the organization works and supports the National Empowerment for Girls of Houston, Texas where they meet with high school girls every second and fourth Saturdays. The ladies also plan on creating a mentoring program for girls at Arnold Middle School in Cypress, Texas.

For more information on 100 Collegiate Women of America, write to collegiate100women@gmail.com.

About 100 Collegiate Women of America:   The 100 Collegiate Women of America was created as counterpart of the Collegiate 100 in August of 2011 by Frederick V. Roberts and chartered as a university organization in October 2011. Dymonique Burton and Travis Reed served were part of the nucleus in starting the organization and fostering a relationship with the Collegiate 100.  The organization first president is Elexia Robinson-White, a junior education major from Desoto, Texas.  The advisors include: Mrs. Johnie Walker, Dr. DeLinda Marzette and Mrs. Shadia Washington.

Leonard to Lead 100 Collegiate Women

Charnabria Keichan Leonard is the president of the 100 Collegiate Women of America, Inc. at Prairie View A&M University for 2013-14.  She previously served as Vice President.

The mission of the 100 Collegiate Women of America is to increase and provide opportunities to empower and improve the quality of life for women and to influence leadership development at all levels of society. 

The 100 Collegiate is open to college and professional women who are progressive in their thoughts and actions, and committed and dedicated to the cause of all humanity.  The 100 Collegiate focuses on empowering its membership first and then equip them to bring others forward!

Bria, as she is affectionately known, is the 22 year old daughter of Charlotte Ford-Swanks and Brian Leonard of Houston, Texas.

Bria is senior majoring in biology with a minor in chemistry. She plans on attend Baylor College of Dentistry in Dallas and upon graduation, residency and passing the boards, she intends to open a private dental practice in her hometown.

Leonard’s other organization involvement includes serving as the Vice President of Programs for the Prairie View A&M University Pre Alumni Association and being a member of the university’s chapter of the National Society of Collegiate Scholars.

Bria credits the 100 Collegiate Women for honing and enhancing her leadership and communications skills, networking opportunities and for providing her a sense of sisterhood and bonds that will last a lifetime.

Leonard is looking forward to a very progressive presidency and is counting on the members to join her in carrying out the mission of the organization.  

For information on the 100 Collegiate Women of America, write to: collegiate100women@gmail.com

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 100 Collegiate Women salutes Gabrielle Turnquest passing English Bar Exam

18-year old Florida native Gabrielle Turnquest is the youngest person to ever pass the UK bar exam.

She graduated from Liberty University at just 16; the youngest ever at the Lynchburg, VA school.

She plans on heading back to the States to pass the American bar exam as well.

“I am honored to be the youngest person to pass the Bar exams but, really, I was not aware at the time what the average age was,” said Turnquest, who is from the town of Windermere, Fla. “I didn’t fully realize the impact of it.”

Turnquest also has an opportunity to qualify for the Bahamas Bar, a goal of hers since that is her parents’ native country. If she does want to work in the UK, however, she would have to work at the apprentice level for at least one year before being offered tenure.

The 100 Collegiate Women of America salutes Gabrielle and congratulates her on a great future in Law.

For membership information: contact: collegiate100women@gmail.com