2019 Women of Worth Series presents
Dynamic Women of Des Moines
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WOW August | Tuesday, August 20
Please join our August WOW on the Road
Cobra Self Defense Iowa
Amy Ratekin
Owner and Instructor
WOW is hitting the road every other month and we want you to be along for the ride!
It's a great way to visit some of Des Moines' best small, women-owned businesses -- all while networking and meeting new people!
Don't forget to brush up on your 30-second elevator speech and bring your business cards!
WOW September | TUESDAY, September 17
Guest Speaker
Suzie Glazer Burt
Presents
Empowering Others through
Service and Example
“As you grow older, you will discover that you have two hands,
one for helping yourself, the other for helping others.”
For more than four decades Suzie Glazer Burt has devoted her time, energy and resources to improving the lives of individuals across the nation. She and her family have profoundly impacted children and families through their support of organizations that effectively and cost efficiently deliver results in education, health, housing and the arts.
Ms. Burt’s proven expertise in the management and growth of nonprofits and fundraising has established her as a valuable resource as an advisor and board member for a variety o nonprofits.
- Board of Trustees Drake University; Des Moines, IA
- Alexis de Tocqueville Society United Way of Central Iowa; Des Moines IA
- Board of Trustees HCI Care Services (Hospice of central Iowa); Des Moines IA
- Board Member American Heart Association; Des Moines, Iowa
- Past Chair of the Trustees of the Boys and Girls Club of Central Iowa; Des Moines, IA
- Past President HCI Services; Des Moines, IA
- Past President Ballet Iowa
- Past President Science Center of Iowa; Des Moines, IA
- Past President House of Mercy; Des Moines, IA
- Past President and Honorary Chair Variety the Children’s Charity, Des Moines, IA
- Honorary Chair 2014 AAU Junior Olympics
In addition, Ms. Suzie Glazer Burt has received the following awards honoring her service:
- Boys and Girls Clubs of America Area Council Award
- Jeremiah Milbank Society of Boys and Girls Clubs of America
- Women of Influence Award
- United Way National Society
- Heart Award; Variety the Children’s Charity of Iowa
- Outstanding Young Women of America
- Outstanding Volunteer Fundraiser for AFP
- Paul Harris Fellow; Rotary Club
- Charter Founder Des Moines AM Rotary
- Outstanding Philanthropist and Iowan; Iowa State Fair
Ms. Burt continues to collaborate and advise a variety of organizations to further her mission to improve the lives of others.
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