Eileen M. Rehrmann
2008-09 President

network 2000, inc

founded in 1993 with the mission to promote the advancement of women in professional and executive positions.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 27, 2006

Contact: Courtney Dunevant
410-654-0000
courtney@bonnieheneson.com

NETWORK 2000 CONTRIBUTES $100,000 TO UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND LAW SCHOOL’S WOMEN, LEADERSHIP AND EQUALITY PROGRAM

Baltimore—Network 2000, Inc., completed its pledge of $100,000 to the University of Maryland School of Law’s Women, Leadership and Equality Program last week, a contribution made possible by the proceeds of Network’s 2005 Women of Excellence Luncheon. The pledge will help further the Women, Leadership and Equality Program’s mission to train women law students to become future leaders.

Network 2000, a Maryland not-for-profit organization promoting the advancement of women in professional and executive positions, holds the Women of Excellence Luncheon annually in Baltimore, providing a forum for professionals to experience insight from some of the world’s most influential and inspiring women.

This year, Network 2000 presents former Egyptian first lady Jehan Sadat as its Women of Excellence Luncheon keynote speaker, while Kaiser Permanente will serve as the event’s Presenting Sponsor. The 13th annual event will take place Thursday, Nov. 30, at the Hyatt Regency Baltimore (300 Light St.). Proceeds from the 2006 event will benefit various Network 2000 initiatives as well as several local charities.

For more information about the luncheon call 410-783-8225 or visit www.network2000md.org.

Network 2000, Inc, is a statewide organization of professional women and men, which initiates, supports and engages in educational programs and activities to prepare and promote women to achieve their full professional potential. Members serve as role models to women of all age groups. The organization also seeks to place women on corporate and non-profit boards and educate the public on the benefits of having women in decision-making positions.