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The FEW Northeast Region is composed of members from New York, New Jersey, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, New Hampshire, Vermont, Maine, Puerto Rico, Europe and Virgin Islands.
Greater Boston Chapter
Western New York Chapter
Our Focus
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- Compliance
- Diversity
- Legislative
- Training
Our Mission
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Our Mission
Federally Employed Women (FEW) works to end sex and gender discrimination, to encourage diversity for inclusion and equity in the workplace, and for the advancement and professional growth of women in federal service.
Leadership Information
Regional Board of Directors
Mary Jane Diggins - Regional Manager - Northeastrm@few.org
Dawn Nester - Secretary - histrylady@yahoo.com
Melissa White - Treasurer - 68252melissa@roadrunner.net
Jenine Dunn - Legislative Chair - jenined6@yahoo.com
Cindy Engleka - Bylaws Chair -grandmamoo@aol.com
Cathy Fletcher - Persons With Disabilities Chair - ca.fletcher@verizon.net
Sonja Smielivich - Women in the Military Chair - sssmilinich232@gmail.com
Dawn Nester - Membership Chair - histrylady@yahoo.com
Greater Boston Chapter
Kristina Tiedke - President - Kristina.L.Tiedke@irs.gov
Kim Arcand - Vice President - kimberlykowal@me.com
Dawn Nester - Secretary/Treasurer - histrylady@yahoo.com
Western New York Chapter
Jenine Dunn - President - jenined6@yahoo.com
Mary Jane Diggins - Vice President - MaryJane93@aol.com
Cindy Engleka - Secretary - grandmamoo77@aol.com
Melissa White - Treasurer - 68252melissa@roadrunner.net
Committee Chair positions available at the Regional and Chapter levels.
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Some of the activities of the Northeast Region include:
Annual Regional Training Program
National Training Program
Activities in each of FEW's four focus areas: Compliance, Diversity, Legislative and Training
Fundraising Projects
Community Service Activities
Visits to Northeast Historical Sites
Social Events
Meetings via Conference calls or Zoom
Interesting Guest Speakers
Greater Boston - 25th Anniversary
Western New York - 10th Anniversary
FEW Announcements
Special Events
March 9, 2021
Greater Boston Chapter Presentation
by Dawn Nester
"Profiles of Lesser Known Women"
March 15. 2021
Western New York Chapter Meeting
March 23, 2021
Regional Board of Directors Meeting
APRIL IS MEMBERSHIP MONTH
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Coming Events
SAVE THE DATE
May 22, 2021
Regional Virtual Training Program
Fundraisers
National News
Stay tuned for more information about the National Training Program.
Houston, Texas
July 26-30, 2021
FEW Benefits
Scholarships and Awards
Open period - March 7 - April 7
Apply for an NTP Scholarship --- see www.few.org for this year's application.
Chapter Awards - criteria is available in the NPPM. Apply today!
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Black History Month - Diversity Activities
FEW and Stanley Morgan’s Presentation of “Virtual Literary Brunch,” on Saturday, February 20, 2021, by Dawn Nester, Northeast Region/Greater Boston Chapter
If you were able to participate in this presentation, congratulations! I hope you enjoyed it as much or more than I did. For those who registered in advance, we received a gift box from Stanley Morgan that included three of the books that would be discussed, a mug, a pouch, and lemon hand soap, along with the recipe card for the brunch item that would be prepared at the opening of the program. There was joy in watching Chef Tommi Vincent prepare blue grits with curry shrimp.
The books included in the box were “The Book of Harlan,” by Bernice McFadden; “Blood Grove,” by Walter Mosley; and, “Cicely Tyson: Just as I am,” by Michelle Burford. Ms. Burford was not able to participate; however, Sheryl Lee Ralph was able to talk to the subject in her stead. The presenters also included Ms. Salamishah Tillet, who authored “In Search of the Color Purple.” An excerpt was read from each book.
Ms. McFadden stated that her book was inspired by the work of Dr. Firpo W. Carr, who brought to her attention the fact there had been black people imprisoned in Germany’s concentration camps during World War II. Her book is a work of fiction, but was an outgrowth of her learning.
Ms. Tillet spoke to how Alice Walker’s work, “The Color Purple,” had a direct and meaningful impact on her life as a young black woman struggling to find her way through life after suffering a rape. Her question, “Do you know what it feels like to be raped?” was powerful. She talked about what it took for her to reconcile what had happened to her and the how the words of Alice Walker’s book helped with that process.
Mr. Mosley is the author of “Easy Rawlins,” a black private investigator. He was originally told by would-be published, “Who is the audience for this? White people won’t read about a black private investigator; black women don’t trust men; and black men don’t read.” Those would-be publishers continue to be incorrect. When asked how he draws inspiration for his character, he honestly said, “Who knows?” He made and keeps a commitment to write three hours a day (usually in the morning), 365 days a year. Mr. Mosley, among other things, is working on a fictionalized story of the life of Louis Armstrong, and so much more.
Ms. Ralph shared her experiences of knowing Cicely Tyson personally. As part of her time, Stanley Morgan cut away to a pre-recorded interview done with Ms. Tyson in 2018. The talk and interview were truly inspiring.
I was very happy that I took the time to register for this event and give kudos to FEW for partnering with Stanley Morgan to present this program. I hope there will be other, equally stimulating, programs in the foreseeable future. Thank you for this one.
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MARCH IS WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH
March 7, 2021 - Greater Boston Chapter
Presentation - by Dawn Nester
"Profiles of Lesser Known Women"
Coming events
March 9, 2021
Greater Boston Chapter
Presentation by Dawn Nester
"Profiles of Lesser Known Women"
March 15, 2021
Western New York Chapter Meeting
March 23, 2021
Northeast Region Board of Directors Meeting
Save The Date
Northeast Region
Regional Training Program - Virtual Event
May 22, 2021
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FEW National Highlights
FEW Benefits
Scholarships and Awards
Application period - March 7 -April 7
Apply for NTP or collegiate scholarships.
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FEW's Past National Presidents at the 50th Anniversary Gala -
Left to Right: Dorothy Nelms, Mary Louise Uhlig, Maria Argana, Wanda Killingsworth, Allie Latimer - founder and first President, Patricia Wolfe, Jean Christensen, Michele Crockett, Rhonda Trent and Mae Morris.