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Aloft Portland Airport at Cascade Station
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Rated 4.3 out of 5 by 311 reviewers.
Rated 3 out of 5 by fworth Staffing has slipped Client relations needs some improvement. Due to severe weather delays, I arrived 5 hrs later than expected. Person at front desk seemed annoyed that I was checking in. When I asked him to check if my loyalty account was on the reservation, he shook his head and rolled his eyes, as if I had asked him to do the impossible. The next morning aFed Ex shipment was sent to me at the hotel and I was told it had not arrived. When I provided name of the person who signed, I was told there was no one by that name working at the hotel. Finally, about half an hour later, another person at the front desk recognized the name and was able to find the package, which had been delivered hours ago. I never received a call/message alerting me the package had arrived, had I not been so persistent, I would not have received it at all. My first day at the hotel I had hung the 'do not disturb' on my door early morning, as I had a series of conference calls. The sign was removed when I left the hotel before noon, but room service never came back to clean my room. The second day I found used coffee packets in the coffee maker, which had not been cleaned. I stay at this hotel 4-5 times a year, service had always been great, but it has certainly slipped. June 29, 2013
Rated 3 out of 5 by Nick1833 Great hotel needing quality control We love Aloft but found this one had a few issues: fruit and veg quality was terrible in the cafe. Sheets in bedroom were very scratchy and rough. Hairs left on Bliss body lotion and sink. Found an adult oriented flyer on the floor by the bed (bad housekeeping and glad my 8 year old didn't find it first). Elevator was grubby. Front desk agent at check out wasn't fully trained. Her supervisor didn't provide appropriate support and also pointed to where the butter was kept in the cafe (she should walk the 5 feet from the front desk). Hotel was difficult to find from airport as no directional signs to indicate where it was. July 29, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by McCollin Fantastic stay at Aloft Portland I was pleasantly surprised by the simplicity yet full service of the Aloft Portland. The shuttle from the airport was great. I was greeted quickly and with a friendly smile. My room was compact yet comfortable. I liked how the soap and shampoo were mounted in the shower. the bathroom sink was nice but didn't drain very well. The bar and downstairs area was very clean and enjoyable. It was conveniently located too. Ashley, in the bar was attentive and friendly. It was a very nice place overall!! I only expected that being an SPG member would get me a little better rate the the general rate but otherwise it was a great place with nice and simple amenities. April 20, 2013
Rated 4 out of 5 by HuskyFan It's near the Airport You need to remember that is hotel is within 1 mile of the airport... so plane descending noise is apart of staying. Ask for rooms on the street side might help. October 13, 2014
Rated 1 out of 5 by Anthony86 The rooms were not up to starwoods standards The staff was friendly and helpful, but the room was just not up to the standards I have experienced at other starwoods locations. When I entered the room there was a large stain on the carpet as I opened the door. As I walked into the room there were large scuffs on the wall to the left and part of the wall had been covered with a similarly colored piece of something but did not match the paint color/wallpaper. The comforter was lumpy and had no duvet (was just placed between two sheets). As I pulled back the comforter I discovered hair. I appreciate the modern look of the design but was absolutely not satisfied with the state of my room for the rate I paid. October 1, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5 by SR35 Amazing Staff and Great Customer Service The hotel is great, very much an Aloft. You know if you have stayed at one, you have stayed at them all. What I do think stands out about this one than the rest is their staff. Aloft Portland has absolutely amazing customer service, at all points of interactions - front desk, the housekeeping staff, the bartenders, even the manager who hand wrote a welcome card. I stayed there on a recurring basis for a while because of business, and at the end of my last trip, they made me a care package!!!! It was such a pleasant experience, I would never stay at another hotel if I am in Portland area. August 22, 2014
Rated 3 out of 5 by Mindsurge Great service; uncomfortable sleep The staff at the aloft was excellent -- going above and beyond to be friendly, informative of the local area and helpful. The room was clean and had all needed amenities (coffee, electical, WIFI, etc.). However, the bed was terribly hard and uncomfortable as were the spongy pillows. Didn't get much sleep due to the uncomfortable mattress/pillows. On a good note, it was very quite even though it was right next to the airport; must have great sound insulation. Bar was a bit higher for drinks than I've paid at other locations. But it is centrally located within walking distance of shopping and a good selection of restaurants. August 14, 2012
Rated 5 out of 5 by Karen83 Excellent stay! We checked in and used the park and fly. Great program for those who are needing to leave their car and not use the airport! We have stayed here many times before but this experience was different. Never have we received service like we have this one. Winn checked us in and was extremely friendly. He made us feel like we really mattered and working in the customer industry myself I know that goes along way. Keep him around! People at the front desk in the morning were extremely nice as well; however, I was unable to get any of their names. Nonetheless, great amazing stay. Will always come back for the service that we receive from this hotel! Not ordinary service! December 30, 2012
Rated 5 out of 5 by keith23 Friendly and helpful staff Jacci was very courteous and helpful in securing an early check in time. Thank you. October 11, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by mmrich One of the best service hotels My wife and I were here for a quick stay. Everyone from the front desk to the room attendant were friendly and engaging. Kayla made sure all of our needs were met before we could even think about them. A super hotel. October 6, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by lmarrs Lisa's Stay I missed my flight home on Thursday and a friend recommended that I stay at Aloft. Loved it,..loved the design and decor, but the staff was the very best. I love Portland but had a crazy week of travel to several cities and it was topped off by missing my flight. Everyone - shuttle driver, front desk staff, and bar staff were phenomenal. My one request is for a power outlet in the bathroom area (near the mirroe) for the blow dryer. I had to blowdry my hair without a mirror-which wasnt a big deal on Friday because I had a 6 am flight out - I wasnt going to visit customers. Looking forward to staying there again. December 17, 2012
Rated 5 out of 5 by baseball9899 Great hotel near the airport This is an awesome hotel near the airport. You can easily get to it through the Light Rail train station right across the parking lot, or easily by car if you are renting like we were. The bar area is nice, but if you don't want food from there, there are plenty of other options in the nearby area. The rooms are big, with a nice bathroom, plugs near the bed (some hotels still don't do this!), and a comfy bed itself. Surprisingly for being directly under one of the runway approaches, we did not hear any planes during the night, with one of us being a light sleeper. Overall good value, and easy access. June 11, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by Debbie62455 Awesome place to stay. Very quiet for being near the airport. Excellent place to stay. Very quiet for being near the airport. Awesome customer service. October 6, 2014
Rated 3 out of 5 by NOTAGOGO Not for older guests The bed was so low my husband could not get out of it. He pulled his groin muscle trying to get up. He is somewhat handicapped as can be seen from our request from a handicap unit. It was a not a good experience. The room was clean and neat and all staff members were dealt with were very pleasant. There was no food available when we arrived at 8:30 p.m. Bought a brownie that was stale. Was told we could walk across the street to restaurants but having had a long six hour flightwe were in no mood to go out. I realized afterward I should have checked the availability of an onsite restaurant. All and all the experience was very disappointing and we will never stay in an Aloft again. January 6, 2013
Rated 4 out of 5 by JK47 Nice place to stay, but the Front Desk needs to do better I realize there can be a lot of variability with the Front Desk experience at any hotel, based on who you're dealing with, but with the aLoft PDX hotel I think overall Front Desk performance needs to improve. Specifically: Speed of check-in, AND efficiency of processing (the turnover rate with each guest is just too slow!!). Particularly for SPG Platinum or Gold, there should be a segregated line, and the guest folio should be pre-prepared and ready to go as soon as the guest presents themselves (profile, ccard info, etc. should already be loaded) and proper picture ID. July 24, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by Oregonbelle Most ejoyable experience! Everything and everyone working there was beyond expectation. Thank you so much for the kind words of welcome and having such an awesome place for me to stay! September 29, 2014
Rated 4 out of 5 by Hunny The Staff are Great! Gerard is great! He remembers me every trip and is friendly and helpful. All the staff are quick with a smile and ready to assist. September 29, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by joshua927 Super friendly and considerate check in staff I had waited nearly 40 minutes for the shuttle. So by the time i got to the hotel, it was about 1 AM. I was super tired. Staff was very apologetic about the shuttle wait. The staff took care of me by offering some drinks from the Aloft market area and even offered a free breakfast sandwich voucher. I love it when the staff recognize a weary traveller and try to make everything right. September 17, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by DanSM Amazing Atmosphere I normally stay in other hotels near the Aloft and have never stayed here except for this one time. Upon first walking in you either see the pool, sitting area and gym or the bar (Depending on which side you enter); the hotel also has a flight board that lets you check your flight. It has a modern feel to it, the rooms are a bit dark, especially the bathroom with the odd lighting arrangement but it helped me relax. The pool is open 24 hours a day and ITS NOT FREEZING it is actually warm. I can not remember the name of all the staff but they were all kind from the the housekeeper to front desk staff. Thanks Kathy. Breakfast is not a strong point but you have so much to choose from just a walk from the hotel. June 23, 2014
Rated 2 out of 5 by LindaG1995 Reservation mistakes and bad airbeds When we checked in the 2 queen room that we reserved was not available. The only thing they could offer us was a king and I had to ask for a roll away. I thought they would at least offer since we had 4 people. They brought us an airbed that kept deflating. We asked for a different airbed for night #2 and it also kept deflating. the fridge was broken so all of our food went bad. The windows don't open and the AC system is horrible, very loud and either freezing or way too hot. on the good side the staff was mostly friendly, there was live music, pool table and a great funky atmosphere. June 17, 2013
Rated 2 out of 5 by Portland Pros and Cons The good news is that Sando ( do everything for everyone person) Jared front desk,staff (? Spelling) Charlene (lobby house person) Justine and Isabel ( both house people) were really extraordinary. I was having a really difficult time personally and honestly each of the aforementioned staff were angels. I am thankful that they are each strong, ethical, proud, dedicated and skillful in their own right and that their philosophy is antithetical to Michelle's. e.g. I asked her the same question three times and not only did she not answer my question but she insulted me in a way I have never experienced in my years of staying in hotels. I rarely experience downright meanness like that from a supervisor. June 2, 2013
Rated 3 out of 5 by Liggy123 Good hotel....horrible gym Staff is great, all very nice! Unfortunately a workout room is essential for me and the gym at the hotel was pretty much non functional. Two elypticals worked so poorly couldn't use them, couldn't see the screen on one treadmill...DANGEROUS....other one was way too loud. Free weights worked! :) Room is starting to show some age. If a workout room is important to you do not stay here..I checked out early and booked a room elsewhere. If a workout room is not important to you then this hotel is a good choice and convenient..I will probably not stay here again myself...sorry :( September 13, 2013
Rated 4 out of 5 by traveler45365 Aloft at Portland The hotel is very comfortable and has a unique and trendy appeal. The staff were friendly and very efficient. Their Free WIFI was difficult to get connected to but once connected it did work. AT&T Cellphone signal strength, at least in my room, was almost non existent for both phone and hot spot even at the window. The gym was very rudimentary in terms of equipment. The hotel's also in a very nice place with an easy stroll to shops and the light rail station. I would not stay there again due to the lack of cellular service, but otherwise it was a nice hotel. June 5, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5 by ljc54 Pleasant Hospitality Our stay (2 adults & pet) was very accomodating and pleasant. Hotel and parking was easlly accessed. Checking in was made pleasant as we were greeted with smiles. Especially appreciated the all-around welcome our small dog received. Good directions were given to room and additional offer of a Pet Pack was so appreciated. We were positively impacted by staff's openess to the needs of pet owners traveling with their pet. The food menu was varied and caters to both health conscience and comfort food seekers. We had a very comfortable rest with the mattress offered. For our needs, this Hotel was centrally located. We will definitely return to Aloft - the accomodations and price were affordable -especially if you have a pet. February 23, 2013
Rated 1 out of 5 by cuwhenicu Great Atmosphere but lacks Customer Service Hotel is of contemporary design and potential for great environment but front desk staff and management needs improvement in Customer service and courtesy. We arrived early (1:00 pm) and was assured the room would be available in about an hour. I left a contact information to be called when the room is available. No phone call for an update. Returned at 3:00 pm and my room was still not available. It was a weekend get away with my wife and 2 daughters. Great location, many shops and restaurants near by. There are other hotels in the area I would stay at. March 22, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by Jana66 Quiet and Comfortable We have stayed here twice and we love it! There are so many eating/shopping options close by, easy access to the airport and mass transit. Being so close to the airport, you would think it would be noisy, but it's not. Very quiet rooms and very comfortable sleep. Will stay here again! September 9, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by TDA48 This hotel is very modern I don't usually stay at expensive hotels, so I don't expect a lot. However, this hotel was both modest cost and very nice quality! It seemed to be the best of both -- cost and quality. Also, the employees there seemed to enjoy the place and be interested in giving excellent service. I particularly enjoyed the FREE live jazz musicians while we were there. It made what could have been a mundane airport overnight stay, into an enjoyable vacation night. I will recommend this particular place to other family members who will be stopping in Portland. May 11, 2014
Rated 4 out of 5 by joejr86 Convenient and Attactive I stayed 2 nights at the Aloft in Portland for a weekend getaway, and I was very satisfied. The staff was great, the food was easy; tasty; and affordable, the Wi-Fi was fast, and having my dog was natural and completely welcomed at no additional cost. This is a stones through from the airport and the Maxx rail system, so getting anywhere is easy. Thanks Aloft! September 2, 2014
Rated 4 out of 5 by ALC47 Downtown Atmosphere: Airport Location Staff checking in were exceptional, and extremely helpful. Room is a standard aloft room, comfortable, and clean. I would like to see the bar open for food/drinks at lunchtime, but understand the supply and demand situation! Food could be better, drinks and bar staff were wonderful. The elevator doors open both sides, to allow hotel employees access; it does distract somewhat from the general cool ambience of the hotel, but that is a small issue. I would recommend this hotel and enjoy staying here when I am in Portland and need to be near the airport. February 13, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5 by Bardintune Overall pleasant experience Stayed for 3 nights. Staff were all welcoming and helpful from check-in to final free shuttle to airport. Room was attractively decorated and well-equipped--bed very comfortable, lots of places to plug in our gadgets. Liked the breakfast sandwiches and other food for sale in the very convenient lobby cafe (much preferable to the neighnbouring IHOP).. Two suggestions.: Bedside reading lights to allow one person to read while the other sleeps. (Lights on wall cast too much light.) Check out shorwer drains--musty smell from ours periodically. May 30, 2014

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Budget Guesthouse
Clean but not too budget
Not bad
After arriving in BK we stumbled into this place. Three of us wanted a room, and had to give our pas...
By morgybaby
What we say:
Located just off Khao San Rd, down the alley beside the large and very popular traveller's centre at Khao San Centre bar and restaurant, the Budget Guesthouse is set in a large multi-storey concrete building, with basic, moderate sized rooms, all with shared facilities and if you get one at the rear, they're pretty quiet. By Khao San Road standards, this isn't too bad an option and attracts a steady trade, but it certainly isn't going to win any design awards. Probably the Budget Guesthouse's biggest asset is its location, spitting distance from Khao San. Jaded staff.
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After arriving in BK we stumbled into this place. Three of us wanted a room, and had to give our passports, they promised they'd put an extra matress in a double room for us. Although we didn't give our passports, no such mattress arrived. This was however irrelevant after parched lips touched my first ever Chang, and we decided to get a tuk-tuk to Soi Cowboy. The communal bathrooms were clean, as were the beds we did have. I can remember some noise from Khao San. Basically, if you want a quiet night in, don't stay here. If you want a shocking Changover, this will suffice.
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Solo Honeymoon
Posted in General on December 16th, 2010 by Casey Crow
Hey Casey, thanks for letting me drop in today to your blog. I love your pink, happy place. It matches your personality so well. A great website for a great person. I appreciate the chance to come by and talk about my release, Solo Honeymoon, a little bit. It's a story set in London, Italy, and New York City. I love to travel and set my stories in cities other than my own. Seems more romantic to me although I live in paradise.
Since the RWA national conference will be held at the Marriott Marquis in Times Square in 2011, I thought I share a little about NYC here today. I love NYC but can only take a few days at a time there. The buzz of activity is constant and it truly is the city that never sleeps. Sirens, ambulances, people, taxis, and anything you can imagine goes on all day and night. It's wild. I live in the south where the pace is much slower and I start to get overwhelmed after about five days. And while I like walking, I love my car and taking cabs, buses and the subway gets old fast. I saw a sign for a parking garage in Times Square and it said the rate was $1,400.00 a month to park a car. Park a car, yes, $1,400.00.
The Marriott Marquis is a wonderful hotel and it plays a role in my novel, Solo Honeymoon, as does Junior's Cheesecake.
Junior's cheesecake is just across the street from the hotel. It's a full service restaurant with excellent food but the cheesecake is to die for. The pieces are huge- I recommend you go- with a friend- and share. Definitely share.
Here's a bit of the story that includes the Marquis and Junior's:
After the show, she stopped in at Junior's Cheesecake near Schubert Alley to have a slice of chocolate mousse. As she sat outside enjoying the slice and watching the crowd, she noticed a man jump out of one of the limousines that had been going in and out of the drive to the Marriott.
Was that Dario? No. Impossible. Must be all the sugar in this slice of cheesecake that's as big as my head.Just another handsome olive-skinned man. I'm seeing him everywhere.She closed the plastic box with half the cheesecake left in it, got up, and walked across the street to the hotel and rode up the glass elevator to her suite on the forty-eighth floor. The suite her father had arranged for her was immense. It was rather plain with all the white bedclothes and the tan upholstery. She felt it was a place of refuge in its plainness. New York City was always buzzing and humming, and the room was an oasis. Emma put the rest of the cheesecake in the mini refrigerator, kicked off her shoes, and flopped down on the sofa in the living room area of the suite. She snapped on the television just for the noise. The phone rang. She grabbed the receiver. "Hello."
"Miss Chauncey?"
"Yes? This is Emma Chauncey."
"This is the front desk. I wanted to tell you that there was a Count de Luca, down here at the desk. He asked for you and he also asked me not to tell you he was here but I figured I better since you're paying the bill." the voice said with a slight giggle.
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Thanks again, Casey, for letting me come by. I want to give away a copy of Solo Honeymoon to one commenter. Just leave me a comment telling me your favorite kind of cheesecake for a chance to win. My personal favorite is pumpkin. I'll have
www.random.org draw a number from the comments for a winner. Visit www.JillianChantal.wordpress.com to see what's next in Jillian's life as I have two more books to be released in 2011.


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Take a present-day tour to the San Francisco International Airport to get a glimpse of what 19th-century grand-tour–goers saw. Take in Trajan's Column, the Bank of England, Rheims Cathedral (shown, as a bronze clock on an inlaid rosewood stand, ca. 1820), and other monuments—marbled, silvered, gilded, and all as pocketable as postcards. Grand Miniatures: 19th Century Souvenir Buildings from the Collection of Ace Architects displays the best of the Oakland, Calif., firm's 35-year-old collecting hobby. Twenty vitrines, each with icons from one city, are spread throughout the international terminal until May. After that, you'll have to travel like it's 1899 to see these architectural wonders. •flysfo.com
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Now that Chris Brown has solidified his success in the music industry, why not tackle fashion? Chris Brown has signed with Wilhelmina International to be a model. Don't worry, we're not talking role model – just model.
The star will join the likes of Fergie and Natasha Bedingfield at Wilhelmina and both Brown and the agency are excited to launch the star into the world of modelling.
"Art and style has always played a significant role in my life," Brown tells Women's Wear Daily. "I'm so happy to join the Wilhelmina team, which has countless successes in the industry, to explore this new avenue."
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A Palm Coast man was arrested Tuesday on charges of drug possession and child neglect after being found with a 4- to 5-foot marijuana plant seated next to a child in a green Cadillac, according to a Sheriff's Office report.
The man, Joshua Michael Spaulding, was arrested after his former landlord told deputies that Spaulding and his roommate had been growing narcotics inside his rental property on Beacon Mill Lane. The landlord told deputies that the renters were in the process of moving a marijuana cultivation system into a vehicle, noting that Spaulding's girlfriend was associated with a green, four-door Cadillac.
While on his way to the scene, a deputy noticed the car traveling south on Beacon Mill Lane, away from the home. The deputy stopped the car and found the marijuana plant inside, less than one foot away from the juvenile in the car.
Spaulding told the deputy that he and his girlfriend had been evicted from the residence in December, and that he had returned to the residence to pick up the plant and a system for a friend. Spaulding admitted the plant was marijuana, but denied that it belonged to him.
A container carrying a large lamp, multiple hoses and towels was located in the trunk of the vehicle. Spaulding identified the property as tools used in the cultivation of the plant.
Spaulding was booked into the Flagler County Inmate Facility on $2,500 bond.
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Max, a rescued German shepherd, has been missing in Londonderry since late January. Local animal lovers are hoping to bring him home before this weekend's snowstorm hits. (COURTESY)
Patricia Jacobsen, one of several volunteers whose been working to capture the wayward pup that escaped from a car parked at the Exit 5 bus terminal on Jan. 27, said Max was captured in a humane trap near the Kinder Care daycare center shortly after 10 p.m. Friday evening.
The rescued dog, adopted from a Vermont animal rescue and brought to the Granite State just hours before his disappearance last month, was rushed to a Manchester veterinary clinic immediately after being captured.
Jacobsen said Max is "a bit thin and has a few sores" but is in remarkably great shape considering his ordeal.
An anonymous benefactor paid for Max's emergency veterinary care and the canine, typically shy around strangers, was reportedly greeting hospital staff with kisses and a wagging tail.
Shortly before 1 a.m. Saturday morning, Max had been released from the hospital and was safety home with his adoptive mom, Elizabeth, in Bedford.
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2014 marks VCW's 50th anniversary...scroll down on this page for pictures from our big spring celebration!
VCW at Rutland High School
VCW Commissioner/high school social studies teacher Jennie Gartner (in red, standing) kicks off discussions with civics students
VCW's November meeting took place at Rutland high school on the 12th. Our business meeting was followed by Commissioner-facilitated discussions on youth topics of interest related to our public policy issue areas. Subjects covered included driving age, voting, readiness for college, opportunities for leadership in school and community, sports, health and relationships.
VCW's Claire Greene moderated the panel discussion, "Is Harm Reduction Relevant to Pregnant Women and Parents in the Child Welfare System?"at the 2014 National Harm Reduction Conference in Baltimore.
The recent New England Women's Policy Conference, held in Boston November 7th was a power-packed day of learning, networking and celebrating state and regional action in four issue areas promoting women's economic security: wages and income security; health and family leave policies; childcare; and elder care.
VCW's Cary Brown (pictured on stage above) addressed the 400 event participants in two panel discussions: Innovative Approaches and Best Practices: Learning from the States and A Call To Action Round Table. In addition, Cary moderated the break out session, New England State Paid Leave Policies: How to Organize Successful Campaigns and Coalitions. Other featured speakers included the Mayor of Boston, Martin Walsh, economist, author and commentator Julianne Malveaux, and the Director of the Women's Bureau at the US Department of Labor, Latifa Lyles. Read an event summary here.
Conference co-conveners were women's organizations in our region: Vermont Commission on Women, Connecticut's Permanent Commission on the Status of Women, Maine's Permanent Commission on the Status of Women, Massachusetts Commission on the Status of Women, New Hampshire Women's Foundation, Women's Fund of Rhode Island, and hosts were: John F. Kennedy Library and Museum and University of Massachusetts Boston @ Boston's Center for Women in Politics and Public Policy at the John W. McCormack Graduate School of Policy and Global Studies. Honorary Co-Chairs of the conference were: the Honorable Susan Collins (R-Maine) and the Honorable Rosa DeLauro (D-Connecticut).
Read materials and watch for a video capturing highlights of the day here.
Office of Economic Opportunity: Shining a Light on Poverty Webinar Series
Women and Poverty in Vermont: Intersections of Inequity and Lessons
This webinar, which took place October 30th, was 10th in a series titled Shining a Light on Poverty. Description: In Vermont, as in the rest of the world, women are disproportionately impacted by poverty. They are more likely to live in poverty, more likely to raise children in poverty, and more likely to struggle in poverty in old age. Gender inequity and income disparity intersect along lines that include health, housing, domestic violence, education, and others. Vermont has multiple approaches to empowering women to move out of poverty. In this webinar, we will hear about the layered challenges faced by women in poverty as well as some of the concrete work being done to support them. Guest Speakers: Cary Brown, VCW's Executive Director; Auburn Watersong, Economic Justice Specialist at the Vermont Network Against Domestic and Sexual Violence; Rachel Jolly, Director of Women's Programs at VT Works for Women; and Pam Greene, the Director of Justice and Mentoring Programs at Mercy Connections.
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Washington County Community Conversation on Early Childhood and the Future of Vermont
This well attended event took place in the Pavilion Auditorium in Montpelier October 28th and featured a sneak peek of PBS's new The Raising of America documentary and a panel discussion moderated by VCW's Executive Director, Cary Brown. More info here.
Panelists included:
Dr. Beth Ann Maier, MD
Tina Grant, Program Director, The Children's Early Learning Space
Beth Rusnock, President, National Life Group Charitable Foundation
Sarah White, Parent
Multiple discussions just like this around the state were sponsored by Let's Grow Kids and these organizations and government agencies:
Building Bright Futures
Parent Child Center Network
Vermont Early Childhood Alliance
Vermont Children's Trust Foundation
Vermont Birth to Three
Vermont Department of Health
Vermont Department of Health, Maternal & Child Health Division
Vermont Department of Mental Health
Vermont Agency of Education
Vermont Commission on Women
Vermont Community Foundation + Project Success
Head Start Association of Vermont
Vermont Businesses for Social Responsibility
American Academy of Pediatrics – VT
Vermont Association for the Education of Young Children
HungerFree VT
Fletcher Allen Health Care
Panel Discussion in St. Albans: Successful Reentry for Women in Corrections
Panel moderator/St. Albans mayor Elizabeth Gamache (standing) addresses audience
Commissioner and St. Albans native Danielle Martel put together this community panel titled, "Successful Reentry for Women in Corrections." This standing room only event took place October 8th and was sponsored by VCW in celebration of our 50th anniversary. Participants learned from and shared thoughts with those providing support to local women building better lives and better relationships with family, children and the Saint Albans community as a whole. Panel moderator was St. Albans Mayor, Elizabeth Gamache. Panelists included:
Cathy Ainsworth, Vermont Women's Mentoring Program, Mercy Connections
Scott Bork, Chief Operating Officer and Director of Patient Care Services, Northwestern Medical Center
Tiffany Bluemle, Executive Director, Vermont Works for Women
Sherry Caforia, District Manager, Department of Corrections
Julian Desnoyer, Northwestern Counseling and Support Services
Danielle Lindley, Parent Child Center Program Director, Family Center of Northwestern Vermont
Kris Lukens, Director, Voices Against Violence/Laurie's House
Candace Lewis, Coordinator of Academic Services, Community College of Vermont, St. Albans
Sheila Perrotte, St. Albans Branch Manager, Westaff
The Incarcerated Women's Initiative, Then and Now: Vermont Summit on Women in Corrections
Kim Bushey, VCW's Cary Brown and Julie Brisson speak about Vermont's incarcerated women
VCW assisted with coordination and co-sponsorship of this event which took place September 30th at Vermont Law School. Almost 200 participants discussed the history of incarcerated women in Vermont, the issues still facing women in corrections today, and ideas for next step policy recommendations. Experts in this field in Vermont provided background and context for the discussion, formerly incarcerated women shared their experience and American University's Brenda Smith provided national and international perspective and direction on this issue.
View the agenda for this event.
VIew the poster for this event.
Taking Your Place at the Table, Springfield
VCW joined with Community College of Vermont in June for aTaking Your Place at the Table leadership roundtable discussion about women in higher education.
Vermont Summit on Working Families
On June 23, President Obama convened a White House Summit on Working Families, focusing on strenthening the nation's workplaces to better support working families, boost businesses' bottom lines, and ensure America's global economic competitiveness in the coming decades. Vermont's lead up event to this Summit was held on Thursday, June 12th at Main Street Landing and featured a keynote address from Governor Madeleine Kunin. Watch the Vermont Summit on Working Families (recorded by Channel 17/Town Meeting TV) or read more about the Vermont Summit on Working Families here.
VCW Commissioners Felicia Kornbluh (standing), Melinda Moulton and Marcia Merrill (seated) discuss public policy benefiting working Vermont families at the Summit
Materials from the Summit
Women, Poverty and Justice
On April 14th VCW joined with other sponsors to present Women, Poverty and Justice, a symposium and penl discussion aimed at legislators, policymakers and advocates to address hunger and housing and to promote financial security for women. More info "Women, Poverty & Justice" an event to focus attention on poverty and its disproportionate impacts on women, here and Fox 44 news clip here.
State House Reception Celebrating VCW's 50th Anniversary, Wednesday, April 9th
Governor Kunin, event keynote speaker and former (and original) VCW Commissioner
View our event program thanking those who have worked to improve the lives of Vermont women and girls as part of the Commission
Read House of Representatives resolution H.C.R. 293 commemorating our 50th anniversary
Read our editorial about the wage gap and our work
Listen to Vermont Public Radio commentary
Watch the video: VCW's 50th Anniversary Celebration (ORCA Media, 34 minutes)
Montpelier's ORCA Media captured the celebration. Featured speakers: VCW Commissioner Marion Milne, VCW Chair Marcia Merrill, Ally Richards of Governor Shumlin's Office, Governor Madeline Kunin, Diane Derby of Sen. Leahy's office, VCW Commissioner and Sen. Sanders' Office, Tricia Coats for Congressman Welch, and Cary Brown, VCW Executive Director.
Senator Leahy and Congressional Record
View Senator Leahy's Congressional Record statement honoring the work of VCW
Diane Derby reads from Sen. Leahy's congressional record statement honoring VCW's anniversary
Commissioners Danielle Martel (holding Sen. Leahy's Congressional Record statement) and Gretchen Bailey
(Center) Senator Leahy's Congressional Record statement, (right) Senator Sanders' statement, (left) Congressman Welch's statement
VCW Executive Director Cary Brown and Gov. Kunin with anniversary cake
Excerpt from Marion's speech: "...My time on the Commission, through three governors, has been an enriching and enlightening experience. I have felt the strength of sisterhood, and I have discovered over and over that what we dream can come true, as long as we can stay focused. Change is hard. Tradition is often an excuse for not changing. Yet we must be patient and we must be smart. And we will prevail..."
Commissioner Marion Milne opened the event with a speech addressing her experience
Event guests with programs
Patricia Coates reads Congressman Welch's statement of support and celebration
View Congressman Welch's letter
Former Commissioners Allan Mackey (served in 1970's) holding his appointment letter, signed by Governor Kunin, who served on the Commission in 1960's
Celebratory cake
State House cafeteria crowd
VCW Commissioner Gretchen Bailey reads Senator Sanders' letter celebrating VCW's 50th
View Senator Sanders' letter
Rep. Joanna Cole (former Advisor to Commission) with VCW Chair Marcia Merrill, moderator of the event
VCW staffer Claire Greene (center), Commissioner Ariel Wengroff (right) and friends gather to enjoy the cake
Former Commissioner Wendy Morgan, Chief of Public Protection at VT Attorney General's office and current Commissioner Gretchen Bailey
Mother-daughter Commissioners Cathy Frey (left) and Marion Milne (right) with former Commissioner Sandy Dooley - the record holder for longest serving Commissioner at 19 years (center)
Event attendees numbered over 320
Former Executive Director Judith Sutphen, Laura Lind-Blum VCW Advisor and Director of the Vermont Women's Business Center and former Commissioner Barbara Morrow, Director of the Community Justice Center in Newport
State House card room display featured a presentation of VCW's history in photos
Rickey Gard Diamond, editor of Vermont Woman newspaper with Commissioner Charlotte Dennett
Rep. Barbara Rachelson, Executive Director of Lund and Tiffany Blumele VCW Advisor and Executive Director of Vermont Works for Women
VCW staff with Commissioner Nancy LaVarnway
Aly Richards, Gov. Shumlin's Director of Special Projects and Intergovernmental Affairs spoke of the Governor's support for the Commission
Cary Brown, VCW's Executive Director and former VCW staffer Susan Sussman of Sen. Leahy's office
Secretary of Sate Jim Condos ad Sheila Reed of Voices for Vermont's Children
Commissioner Carol Buchdahl and author/scholar of women's history Lyn Blackwell
Vermont Law School professor of constitutional law, Cheryl Hanna, daughter Samira Henninge and Dawn Ellis
Cary Brown, VCW's Executive Director addresses The Unfinished Agenda
Women's History Month, an annual worldwide celebration highlighting the contributions of women in history and society
March 2014 - Women in the Arts
In recognition of March as Women's History Month, Vermont Public Radio collaborated with us to present a series of stories about women from our region who achieved significant success in the arts. Beginning Monday March 24th, listeners of Morning Edition and All Things Considered, heard from women who are notable in their own right about innovators and trail blazers in the fine arts, from writers to painters, and designers to photographers. Listen to or read about the Vermont Public Radio/Vermont Commission on Women women's history month commentary series
Once again we teamed up with the Vermont Historical Society to present a program sharing the thoughts, perspectives and stories of accomplished Vermont women. Despite the huge snowstorm, our 2014 event took place Wednesday, March 12thin the Auditorium of Montpelier's Pavilion Building. A reception followed featuring the artwork of the panelists in the Vermont History Museum (upstairs). The event's goal was to share the accomplishments and perspectives of talented and creative women working in Vermont in a variety of visual media, and to reflect on how their experiences have changed as the role of women has changed in the last half century, particularly in Vermont. Mickey Myers of the Bryan Memorial Gallery in Jeffersonville provided historical background and an introduction to the topic. Mara Williams of the Brattleboro Museum and Art Center will moderated the panel.
Panelists included: Alisa Dworsky, installation artist; Carol MacDonald, printmaker; and Katharine Montstream, painter. Read more about it here. Special thanks to event sponsors: Vermont College of Fine Arts and co-sponsor, Clute Wealth Management.
Artists panel: (left to right) Alisa Dworsky, Katharine Montstream, Carol MacDonald; moderator Mara Williams; Amanda Gustin of the Vermont Historical Society at podium
Workplace Laws Employees and Employers Need To Know
Important Workplace Laws Vermont Workers Should Know (PDF, 167 KB)
Important Workplace Laws Vermont Employers Should Know (PDF, 196 KB)
These flyers are part of a public information campaign to educate both employers and workers in Vermont about their rights and responsibilities under the new equal pay law. Starting in January 2014, workers in Vermont will have the right to request flexible working arrangements without fear of retaliation. Those intermediate or long-term changes might include working from home, changes in the number of days or hours worked, changes in work arrival or departure times or job-sharing. Employers must discuss and consider such requests at least twice per calendar year. Other information incorporated includes current equal pay laws, how to handle suspected pay discrimination, wage disclosure laws, pregnant worker's rights, lactation accommodations, anti-retaliation protection, and information concerning family and medical leave. Additionally, the flyer targeted to employers features an equal pay audit - a checklist to help employers review fair pay policy and procedures, and also case studies illustrating how Vermont businesses implement flexible working arrangements. The flyer targeted to workers includes a section on what to do if you suspect pay discrimination. Each flyer includes additional resources to learn more or get help. Learn more: listen to VCW's Executive Director, Cary Brown speaking on VPR's Vermont Edition Act 31 and flexible working arrangements. Other links to press coverage on this topic:
New Law
On Tuesday May 14th Governor Shumlin signed into law a bill strengthening protections for Vermont workers around a number of issues, most notably for equal pay. The law includes provisions for equal pay; protections for employees who ask coworkers what they are paid; certification of compliance of government contractors with Vermont's equal pay laws; protections for new mothers who must express breast milk for their babies at work; protections for employees to request flexible work arrangements; and establishment of a study committee looking at the mechanics of a paid family leave law in Vermont. Cary Brown, VCW's Executive Director and member of the diverse coalition of groups that worked together on this legislation observed, "This law provides a wealth of tools for addressing inequities in pay and working conditions, and is a huge benefit to working families in Vermont. It strengthens and clarifies existing laws ensuring equal pay for equal work, increases the accountability of state contractors, and creates new protections for workers who discuss wages. This law makes Vermont the first state in the country to guarantee employees' right to request flexible working arrangements, supporting both men's and women's participation in work and family responsibilities." State agencies, including the Attorney General's office, the Human Rights Commission and the Vermont Commission on Women, will be working together on a public information campaign targeted at workers and employers to let them know about the new law's provisions. Read VCW's press release (PDF file, 55 KB). Read the fact sheet about Act 31, An Act Relating to Equal Pay (PDF file, 139 KB)
Equal Pay Act Court Case Decision
Press Release: (MONTPELIER, June 13, 2013) – Federal District Court Judge William Sessions has issued a decision in Dreves v. Hudson News late yesterday, the first case implicating Vermont's Equal Pay law… (PDF file, 32 KB)
Read the Court's Decision (PDF file, 87 KB)
Background: On March 19th a hearing took place in US District Court in the first case interpreting the Vermont Equal Pay Act of 2002. The Vermont Commission on Women was joined by numerous national and state organizations and public policy leaders in educating the court on the enduring problem of gender based wage discrimination and urging it to interpret Vermont's law to provide broad remedy to victims of such discrimination. Vermont Law School students lead by professor Cheryl Hanna crafted this amicus brief (PDF file, 316 KB) which explains why Vermont's Equal Pay Act is important, why and how wage discrimination continues to take place, and how this legal remedy
In the News - Equal Pay
In NY Times: The Unspoken Stigma of Workplace Flexibility
On Vermont Public Radio: New Law Addresses Equal Pay For Women
In Times Argus: Vermont takes lead in closing wage gap
On CBS: Cary Brown on WCAX's The :30 on Monday 6/17: http://www.wcax.com/story/22614653/vt-commission-on-women-explains-equal-pay-battles
Bill Dolye on Vermont Issues via Orca Media: http://vp.telvue.com/preview?id=T01221&video=158416
On Mark Johnson Show: May 17th show on equal pay is now in podcast at: http://blog.markjohnsonshow.net/2013/06/10/51713-comedy-festequal-pay-law.aspx
Vermont Woman features VCW's legislative wrap up piece (in this month's edition): http://vermontwoman.com/articles/2013/0613/equalpaylaw/eyesofceres.html
In Vermont Digger: http://vtdigger.org/2013/06/13/vermont-womans-case-sets-precedent-in-equal-pay-law/
In Burlington Free Press: http://www.burlingtonfreepress.com/article/20130613/NEWS02/306130027/Grand-Isle-woman-wins-equal-pay-lawsuit?gcheck=1
In Rutland Herald: http://www.rutlandherald.com/article/20130614/THISJUSTIN/130619949
Equal Pay Day : Tuesday April 8th 2014
Governor Shumin signs proclamation declaring April 8th 2014 as Equal Pay Day
Vermont Business and Professional Women join with the Vermont Commission on Women (pictured with Governor above) to call attention to the wage gap in Vermont every year on Equal Pay Day. Read the Governor's Equal Pay Day proclamation
Cary Brown, VCW Executive Director speaks about the wage gap in Vermont with Governor Shumlin and BPW members
Editorial by Cary Brown, Executive Director of the Vermont Commission on Women
The American Association of University Women recently released their 2014 report detailing the wage gap between men and women in the country. The good news is that Vermont's wage gap is tied for second lowest – Vermont women make 85% of the money that Vermont men make, second only to Washington D.C., where women make 90% of what men make.
The bad news is that the last time this report came out, women in Vermont were making 87% of what men made. The wage gap is growing.
On Tuesday, April 8, 2014, Governor Shumlin will sign a proclamation recognizing Equal Pay Day. This is the symbolic day in 2014 when women's earnings finally catch up to men's from 2013. Nationally, women make just 77 cents for every dollar that men make, so we can feel proud that in Vermont we're doing a bit better than in most of the country.
But why do we still have a wage gap at all? Why does it persist, and even grow, in spite of the fact that we've had a federal law on the books outlawing pay discrimination for over fifty years?
Some will still insist that it's women's choices that lead to a wage gap. Women choose to go into occupations that pay less (number one job for women in the 1950s? Secretary. Number one job for women in the 2010s? Secretary!). Women also choose to take time off from working in order to tend to family responsibilities, so they get left behind in the hours they work and in the raises and promotions they qualify for.
But why is it that the jobs that are dominated by men pay more than the jobs that are dominated by women? And why is it that women are bearing a greater burden of family responsibility than men are? Even when men do take time away from work to care for their families, they are much less likely to say that it hurt their career than women are.
But consider the fact that a number of studies have found that even when discounting the impact of these choices, there is still a persistent wage gap. Among recent college graduates, in their first jobs, when we adjust for factors such as occupation choice, hours worked, and GPA, women are still earning just 93% of what men do.
Clearly, there is more going on than women's individual choices.
Last year, in the first case brought to court under Vermont's equal pay law, a woman sued because she was replaced with a man who was paid much more in his starting pay than she was after many years of experience. Even after accounting for any legitimate disparities, Judge William Sessions rejected the employer's argument that the higher pay was justified, writing, "Any gap in the pay of men and women, whether forty or ten percent, is an implicit statement to our children that we value the work of our daughters less than that of our sons."
Fifty years ago, Governor Philip Hoff created the Vermont Commission on Women, in recognition of the need to advance rights and opportunities for women in Vermont. Women earned just 59 cents for a man's dollar back in 1964, so we know we're going in the right direction. I look forward to the day – hopefully not in another fifty years – when we'll celebrate Equal Pay Day on December 31
Equal Pay Day 2014
Equal Pay Day was Tuesday April 9th in 2013. That's the symbolic day when women's earnings catch up to men's from the previous year. It takes an extra three months thanks to the 23-percent wage gap in the U.S. Vermont does a bit better, but our wage gap is still about 16-percent. VCW and Business and Professional Women joined legislators and a huge group of Girls on the Run girls at the signing of the 2013 Equal Pay Day proclamation. Legislators received Equal Pay Buttons attached to a coupon for 16% off all goods and services for working Vermont women. The other side of the coupon reads: "April 9, 2013 symbolizes how far into the year a woman must work, on average, to earn as much as a man earned the previous year. In Vermont, women earn 84 cents for every man's dollar. Equal pay can make a difference in whether families can afford healthcare, child care, higher education, and a secure retirement." What can you do about the wage gap? Read our Equal Pay Brochure (PDF file, 65 KB)
Legal Rights
Since 1977, The Legal Rights of Women in Vermont has been a "go to" source of information for Vermont women, their families, and the professionals that serve them. This handbook, written in plain language covers issues affecting all Vermonters, such as marriage and divorce, adoption, wills and probate, women's health, employment and education, housing and public accommodations, violence, public assistance and government benefits, insurance, as well as others. New features of our latest update (January '12) include information on human trafficking, same sex marriage, and immigration, as well as links to our online resource directory and to federal and state statute websites. The result is a reader-friendly document with easy-access reference links. Listen to our radio public service announcement, check out the handbook and let us know what you think! Thanks to students at Vermont Law School, Spanish language editions of many chapters of the newly updated Legal Rights of Women in Vermont handbook are now available!
Paid Sick Days
VCW in partnership with the University of Vermont Women's and Gender Studies program, gathered a diverse group of professionals for a panel discussion concerning paid sick days for Vermont workers at UVM on April 22nd. A broad conversation took place about Vermont's current labor practices around paid time off policies, the dynamics of Vermont's employers and labor force, and the issue of paid sick and safe days from a policy perspective. Kristin Carlson of WCAX TV facilitated the discussion. Welcome was provided by Cary Brown the Executive Director of the Vermont Commission on Women. An introduction to the topic was provided by UVM's Dr. Felicia Kornbluh, Director of the Women's and Gender Studies program, Associate Professor of History and also a VCW Commissioner. Panelists included: Representative Johannah Donovan of Burlington, Chair of the Vermont House Committee on Education; Dr. Elaine McCrate Associate Professor of Economics and Women's and Gender Studies at UVM, Ellen Bravo Executive Director of the national Family Values at Work Coalition, Dan Barlow of Vermont Businesses for Social Responsibility, Lindsay DesLauriers of the Vermont Paid Sick Days Coalition. The Commission is grateful to our host for this event, the UVM Women's and Gender Studies Program. Learn more. (PDF file, 43 KB)
Young Women
Enough Said
VCW's Advisory Council member Vermont Works for Women's (VWW) "Enough Said" report revealed that many young women across our state consider themselves ill-equipped and under-prepared for the challenges of school, work, career, economic independence, and adulthood - absolutes that await them in the not-to-distant future. "Enough Said - Young Women Talk about School, Work and Becoming Adults: Why We Should Listen and What We Can Do" incorporates national research and references best practices. It is the result of in-depth interviews, surveys, and listening to more than 210 young women and girls, ages 15-25, from 28 communities, Brattleboro to St. Johnsbury, the majority from families of limited financial means. VCW is a member of VWW's Taskforce on Young Women and the Economy and looks forward to making positive change for Vermont's girls.
Bennington County Listening Forum for Youth
VCW presented a listening forum focused on issues affecting teen girls in Bennington County in partnership with Bennington County Maternal Child Health Coalition in late 2012. Participants included young women, parents and community members working in the fields of medicine, social services, education, law enforcement and public policy. VCW uses the information gathered at Listening Forums to inform our work on behalf of women and families in Vermont and to share with policy makers and various state and community organizations to strengthen and inform programming and services. Read notes from the Bennington listening forum. (PDF file, 78 KB)
Vermont Girls Collaborative Forums
Moderated by Vermont Public Radio's Jane Lindholm, these forums presented ideas for how to responsibly address racial equality, socioeconomic differences, gender identity and harassment when working with young Vermonters.
Watch the Video: Retooling Youth Programs for Racial Equity
Watch the Video: Class Shouldn't Determine a Youth's Future – Thoughts on Leveling the Playing Field
Watch the Video: Gender Identity, Harassment and Creating Positive Communities for Youth
The Vermont Girls' Collaborative is a network of programs for girls in grades K-12 across the state that works together to: leverage the power of girls' programs through sharing resources, ideas, and relationships; promote girls' well-being and social equity; expand the capacity of girls' programs to meet the needs of Vermont girls. Collaborative members include: Vermont Commission on Women, AAUW-National Girls' Collaborative Project, American Association of University Women, American Legion Auxiliary (Girls State), Burlington Boys and Girls Club, Center for Technology Essex, DREAM, Girl Scouts of the Green and White Mountains, Girls Move Mountains, Girls on the Run, IBM-Women in Technology, Rosie's Girls Bennington, Rosie's Girls Rutland, Tech Savvy Girls, Vermont Equity Training & Consulting, The Vermont Women's Fund, VINS, Kids-A-Part, Vermont Works for Women, Women Writing for (a) Change and YWCA Vermont.
Women's History Month Events
In 2014: Artists and Artisans
See the description above.
2013: Journalism
Vermont Women in Journalism took place March 26th 2013 at the Vermont History Museum in Montpelier. A wall-to-wall crowd, including journalism students, enjoyed the lively, humorous and sometimes poignant panel discussion, which included Anne Galloway of Vermont Digger, Nina Keck of Vermont Public Radio, Kristin Carlson of WCAX – Channel 3, and Terri Hallenbeck of the Burlington Free Press, along with dynamic moderator Rickey Gard Diamond of Vermont Woman. Historian Marilyn Blackwell provided context and set the stage with detailed stories of women who blazed this trail. Panelists responded to questions like: What inspired you to go into journalism? Were there any female role models that paved the way? Do you see more women rising to leadership roles than you did when starting out? Have you ever felt the glass ceiling in journalism, and if so, do you think that's changed during your time in the profession? Special thanks to event sponsors and to all who attended! ORCA Media, Montpelier area's community access television station filmed the event . Vermont Public Radio runs a commentary series in conjunction with the women's history month theme, spearheaded by historian and writer Cyndy Bittinger.
2012: Law
The 2012 event focused on women in the field of law and featured a panel discussion, Women of Change: Making Strides in Women's Legal Rights in the 70s and 80s, led by Vermont Law School Professor Cheryl Hanna. The expert panel included Sandy Baird, Esquire; Senator Peg Flory; the Honorable Denise Johnson; and Mary Just Skinner, Esquire. The audience learned about how the battle for women's names to appear in the phonebook was won; what it was like to be one of the first 100 female lawyers in practice; what influenced decisions to run for public office; and what it's like to serve and represent women, particularly survivors of domestic violence. This event coincided with the release of the VCW's 6th edition of The Legal Rights of Women in Vermont, a handbook to help the layperson understand legal rights and responsibilities under state and federal law. VCW would like to thank the Action Circles team for capturing this discussion in a video. Vermont Public Radio presented a week-long commentary series in collaboration with the Commission and the Project – link and listen here.
2011: Military
2011's event Honored and Acknowledged the Military Service of Vermont Women from World War II to Present and shared the stories of Vermont women veterans from WWII to Afghanistan.
The Vermont Historical Society now provides a permanent home for the Vermont Women's History Project Started by the Vermont Commission on Women (VCW) in 2004, the site is a database of individual women searchable by geographical area, time period, area of significance or influence, etc. In addition, the site features historical background information and links to places in Vermont where users can find additional information about the particular woman or topic.
Women in Public Life
Our Women in Public Life Report features a historical look at women lawmakers in Vermont and also women serving on state Boards and Commissions. Vermont currently ranks second in the nation for the percentage of women serving in the legislature, with a total of 40.6%. Colorado is first at 42%. Serving on a boards or commissions is often a stepping stone to elected office, and where many Vermonters first learn about running and participating in public meetings. Currently, of Vermont's 227 boards and commissions, 95 (or 42%) are gender balanced. Read Vermont Women in Public Life (PDF file, 317 KB)
Working Moms
We've recently updated Vermont Workplaces Support Nursing Moms (PDF file, 1.17 MB), information for women returning to the workforce after having a baby and for their employers. In addition, VCW partnered with Vermont's Breastfeeding Network and the Department of Health to offer free help to all Vermont businesses welcoming back their new working moms. Vermont workplaces need lower health care costs, lower turnover rates, lower absenteeism rates, and higher employee productivity and morale. How to get them? Lactation support!
Governor's Council on Pathways From Poverty
Cary Brown, VCW Executive Director, serves on the Governor's Council on Pathways From Poverty. The Council issued a report with some great recommendations for alleviating poverty in Vermont. Read the report. See the membership list of the Council here. Read the Governor's press release about the Council's work here.
Incarcerated Women
Read the white paper, Reclaiming Lost Ground for Vermont's Incarcerated Women. VCW took part in this collaborative effort to improve conditions for women inmates at the Chittenden Regional Correctional Facility.
Human Trafficking
The Vermont Commission on Women is part of the state's Human Trafficking Taskforce which has worked on several meaningful projects over the last few years, including in 2011, legislation (Title 13, Chapter 60: Human Trafficking), and most recently a Crisis Response Protocol. The document, the Vermont Human Trafficking Crisis Response Protocol, provides instructions and information for anyone in Vermont that may have contact with potential victims of sex or labor trafficking. This would be Vermonters working in law enforcement, medicine, social services, education and clergy, but also neighbors, friends and concerned citizens. Find the Vermont Human Trafficking Crisis Response Protocol here.
Prevention of Domestic and Sexual Violence
Governor's Prevention of Domestic and Sexual Violence Task Force Report
The first of its kind in the nation, the Governor's Prevention of Domestic and Sexual Violence Task Force was created in 2011 to evaluate Vermont's domestic and sexual violence prevention resources and programs, identify gaps in services, identify ways to increase coordination of prevention efforts around the state, and make recommendations to enhance and improve prevention efforts in Vermont.
Task Force membership included appointees from business, law enforcement, corrections, health, the LGBTQ community, women's rights (a staffer from the Vermont Commission on Women), the disability community, and experts in the field of child abuse and neglect and domestic and sexual violence. The group was chaired by Bethany Pombar, Prevention Specialist at the Vermont Network Against Domestic and Sexual Violence, the umbrella organization for Vermont's domestic violence and rape crisis shelters and centers. The Task Force was diverse in expertise and perspective but all members had in common real world contact with violence survivors and a commitment to exploring what might help reduce violence in Vermont.
Workgroups of the taskforce examined data collection, college campus prevention efforts, workplace approaches, men's attitudes, military practices, effective social change campaigns and prevention practices currently in place. The report features 7 recommendations:
1. Support the creation and implementation of a comprehensive statewide plan to prevent domestic and sexual violence
2. Support and help develop a statewide, multipronged prevention campaign
3. Build capacity for bystander engagement strategies for all ages
4. Increase the engagement of men in domestic and sexual violence prevention
5. Strengthen Vermont college campuses' response to prevention of domestic and sexual violence
6. Enhance data collection and accessibility
7. Establish a Violence Prevention Program Coordinator at the State level
View the Governor's press release about the report.
View the report. (PDF 3.17 MB) Note – the table of contents on page 2 allows viewers to link to specific sections.
Watch news story about the report on ABC 22/FOX 44 News
Domestic Violence as a Public Health and Safety Issue in the Workplace
Domestic violence doesn't stay home when victims go to work. It can impact productivity, increase absentee rates, and increase the chance of violence in the workplace. VCW worked with the Vermont Attorney General's office, the Vermont Council on Domestic Violence and other advocates to address domestic violence as a public health and safety issue in the workplace.
Domestic Violence: A Workplace Issue (Brochure, PDF file, 77 KB)
Full Report of 2011 Study: How Does Domestic Violence Affect the Vermont Workplace? A survey of male offenders enrolled in batterer intervention programs in Vermont
(Study, PDF file, 1.2 MB) Schmidt, M.C. & Barnett, A. M.C. & Barnett, A. (2011). Burlington, VT: University of Vermont, Center for Rural Studies
Executive Summary of Study
(PDF file, 58 KB) Schmidt, M.C. & Barnett, A. M.C. & Barnett, A. (2011). Burlington, VT: University of Vermont, Center for Rural Studies
Model Workplace Policy (PDF file, 41 KB)
The Vermont Council on Domestic Violence's Biennial Report (PDF file, 1.31 MB) provides an overview of the routine functions, special projects, and ongoing collaborations of the Council and its members. In addition, the report highlights the State's adoption of a Domestic and Sexual Violence Workplace Policy, important data and information related to Vermont's response to domestic violence, and recommendations related to protection orders, firearm relinquishment, homicide reduction efforts, intervention programs related to fathering, supervised visitation services, community task force support, workplace policies, and more.
Read the Domestic Violence Fatality Review Commission Report 2013. The Domestic Violence Fatality Review Commission collects data and conducts in-depth reviews of domestic violence related fatalities in Vermont with the goal of making policy recommendations to prevent future tragedies. This is the 11th commission report and includes data regarding fatalities for 2012 and updates the statistical information that dates back to 1994.
Got questions about equal pay, legal rights, starting a new business, sexual harassment, planning for maternity leave? Our publications address topics like these and many more!
JOIN our Vermont Information Exchange for Women (VIEW) network, a community calendar for women.
Read VCW's agency brochure
The Vermont Partnership for Fairness and Diversity produces this helpful guide: "What Should Happen When Your Child Reports Harassment"
Don't know where to go for help? Try our resource directory, from aging and elder issues to legal support to transportation – over 200 pages of Vermont-based organizations.
Did you know Vermont men with just a high school degree make about the same as Vermont women with a Bachelor's degree? Learn more facts in our status report (PDF file, 735 KB)
Child Support in Vermont: A Handbook for Parents. Vermont's Office of Child Support recently produced this informative handbook covering most aspects of child and medical support in Vermont. It includes chapters on establishing parentage, establishing support, modifying support, paying support, enforcing support orders, and getting support while receiving public assistance.
Starting or expanding your Vermont business? Ask us for our business resource listing.


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Adrian Smith on Making Things Taller in the UAE
An interesting profile of Chicago icon Adrian Smith from Fred Bernstein over at the NY Times. Although it offers up some details on Smith that most of us already know, like his decision to leave Skidmore, Owings & Merrill to start his own firm that took off running two years ago like an architect possessed, the most captivating part of the profile comes in two parts a) that the vast majority of the famous architect's current projects are now all in the United Arab Emirates and b) most of those projects are trying to outdo each other, height-wise, entering us into a new era of "whose building is the tallest?" once again. His Burj Dubai took the cake last year, but he doesn't think that record will stick around for long. It's a brief, but very worthwhile read, particularly if you were already a Smith fan to being with. Here's a bit:
Otherwise nearly all of the firm's work is in the United Arab Emirates, which he admits is "a lot of eggs in one basket." As for his clients' penchant for supertall buildings, he said it is less about egomania than real estate savvy, a way of creating value in the middle of the desert. Emaar, he said, may never make money on the Burj, but it will profit from all of the buildings that surround it — including at least three by Mr. Smith. The developer has already commissioned Mr. Smith to design three condo buildings with views of the Burj.
Not about ego? Hmm. If ego wasn't a part of architecture, we'd all be living in lifeless, 10 story grey boxes (think USSR, circa 1983).