CURRICULUM VITAE Prof ELAIN VLOK

Prof Elain Vlok was born and bred in Potchefstroom.  She is a keen student who likes to keep her mind (and hands) busy.

She started with a BSc in Home Economics and amongst others has managed to complete the following degrees: B Library Science, BA Hons in Zulu, BA Hons in Communication, an MA in Zulu, a doctorate in Communication and an MA in Sociology(Counselling). All her degrees were obtained with distinction. She has recently registered for her third doctorate degree and work on a thesis about her successful social responsibility project Clover Mama Afrika.

Prof Vlok lectured at Potchefstroom University for 14 years, spent 5 years at Trust
Bank as Advertising Manager and has been with Clover for the past 18 years. 
Initially appointed as Advertising Manager, she currently holds the position of
Manager: Corporate Services and Director of Clover Mama Afrika.

For many years she was a member of the RAU Development Committee, the
Advertising Standards Authority and the Society of Marketers, where she received
a Millennium Merit Certificate for 15 years of exceptional service to the Society. 
She is presently a member of the South African Icing Guild and PRISA.

Some of her recent achievements include:

• Corporate Businesswoman of the Year – Roodepoort
• National finalist in the Corporate Businesswoman SARIE/National Board of
Businesswomen Club and the Businesswoman Association competition
• Judge for the Loerie and Pendoring advertising awards on several occasions
• The marketing services award and an award for advertising support from Clover
• Her name was included in the FEMINA/OLD MUTUAL Businesswoman publication
• She completed the individual and group presentation courses at VOICE CLINIC with distinction
• She received a GOLDEN KEY INTERNATIONAL HONOURARY AWARD
• She was a finalist in the MRS SA competition, selected from 750 candidates
• She received 4 prizes at the Prisa Prism 2005 Awards, of which three awards were for her Mama Afrika social responsibility campaign (including the Ivan O’Brien Award for Leadership) and one for Best Internal Communication for a Corporate Company
• Her Mama Afrika project was one of 10 international finalists selected from 54 countries for the IPRA competition
• She recently completed Adrian Steed’s media course
• She was a finalist in nine different categories of the SA Publishers Forum competition in 2006
• She won the PMR Diamond Award for her Mama Afrika project for the company in South Africa with the best Social Responsibility project in 2006
• The Mama Afrika Project also won the Proudly South African Homegrown Awards Competition in the category Bridge Builder of the Year in 2006 AND 2007
• She won the award for Editor of the Year from the SA Publication Forum in 2006
• She received an Honourary Professorate from the North West University in January 2008
• Another PMR Golden Award for the Clover Mama Afrika project in Febrary 2009 AND
• The PMR Ubuntu Diamond Award for the best Social Responsibility project  in October 2009.

She loves to gym, swim, sew and entertain. Prof Vlok also bakes fruitcakes for the corporate market and has completed a Biosculpture manicure course. She actively makes quilts, does paintings and is a registered Counsellor and professional florist. She is an accomplished motivational speaker and enjoys training and motivating people. 

Die sakelys vir die 81ste VLVK Kongres, 17 - 19 Augustus, kan vanuit DOWNLOADS afgelaai word.

The agenda for the 81st CWAA Congress, 17 - 19 August, is available under DOWNLOADS.

Lees Agri-Expo se boodskap aan VLVK op Agri-Expo Wense.pdf (34.50 kb). (links kliek op woorde om te lees)

VLVK is baie dankbaar teenoor die volgende borge vir hul ruimhartige bydraes:

• Griekwaland-Wes Ko-operasie
• Landzicht-wyne van Griekwaland-Wes Ko-operasie
• Agri-Expo
• ABSA
• OVK
• Pannar-Saad
• Westfalia-produkte
• Nedbank
• Santam
• Try Me International  (Pty.) Ltd.
• Malu Landgoed
• Henco-boerdery
• Uitzicht Gastehuis
• Aletheim Gastehuis
• Oranjerivier Wynkelders van Keimoes
• The Mark of B
• Explosive Functions
• Exclusive Beauty
• Carine Beyleveld
• Clover

• Sanlam
• Bospoort Beskuit
• Niekerkshoop Ko-op Handelshuis
• Lede van Sirkels Griekwaland-Wes & Kimberley en Distrik
• Jamie Smit

NEEM KENNIS VAN DIE VOLGENDE

PARKERING tydens Kongres:

AGS Tabernakel:
• Slaan ag op bespreekte parkeerplekke, ASSEBLIEF!
• LET ASB! parkeerarea by Tabernakel is beperk.
• Geen busse word op Tabernakel parkeerterrein toegelaat nie.
• Busse parkeer by Laerskool Newton (net langsaan Tabernakel).
• Busse: Stop/drop & go na aangewese parkeerterrein by die skool.
• Motors kan ook by Laerskool Newton parkeer.

Hoërskool Adamantia:
Dinee en konsert: Dinsdagaand
• Slaan ag op bespreekte parkeerplekke, ASSEBLIEF!
• Genoegsaam parkeerplek.
• Busse moet in die straat parkeer en word nie op die parkeerterrein/skoolgronde toegelaat nie.

SHOP till we DROP!

Delegates must be sure to bring loads of cash to shop at the stalls that will be selling from jewelry to clothing and anything in-between!

Daar sal onder andere wees:
o doeksakke
o pekanneute
o avokado olie van Westfalia
o  juweliersware
o boeke van Lapa Uitgewers
o boeke van Barend Vos
o potloodsketse
o sandskilderye - eie aan die Kalahari en Witsand-omgewing
o pêrels
o Koesterkos
o kunderkunskaartjies
o handleidings vir borduurwerk, Swartwerk, Rafelwerk en Saamtrekwerk

All the CWAA stationary and other promotional items, such as the aprons and license disks would of course also be available!

Short profile - Prof. Jonathan Jansen

Prof Jonathan Jansen is a recent Fulbright Scholar to Stanford University (2007-2008), former Dean of Education at the University of Pretoria (2001-2007), and Honorary Doctor of Education from the University of Edinburgh. He is a former high school Biology teacher and achieved his undergraduate education at UWC (BSc), his teaching credentials at UNISA (HED, BEd) and his postgraduate education in the USA (MS, Cornell; PhD, Stanford).

His most recent books are Knowledge in the Blood (2009, Stanford University Press) and has co-authored Diversity High: Class, Color, Character and Culture in a South African High School (2008, University Press of America). In these and related works he examines how education leaders balance the dual imperatives of reparation and reconciliation in their leadership practice.

He serves as Vice-President of the South African Academy of Science and from this vantage point currently leads three major studies on behalf of the Academy, including a inquiry on the role of the South African PhD in the global knowledge economy and another investigation on the future of the Humanities in South Africa.

He recently served on the boards of bodies such as the Centre for the Study of the Internationalization of Curriculum Studies, University of British Columbia; the International Commission on the Child of the Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (Washington D.C., USA), and as Member of the General Assembly, International Association for the Advancement of Curriculum, among others.

He has served as international consultant to UNESCO, the World Bank, the governments of Namibia and Zimbabwe, USAID, SIDA (Swedish), CIDA (Canadian), the European Union (EU), Germany, the Netherlands, DFID (UK) and the USA (through agencies such as the Academy for Educational Development in Washington D.C.). He has served as national consultant to SAQA, the CHE, HESA, the HSRC, SAMDI (now PALAMA), and the NRF. He has also worked closely with embassies of various countries represented in Pretoria, especially the Latin American representatives.

He has chaired Ministerial Committees on Further Education and Training (appointed by Minister Asmal) and (currently) School Evaluation and Teacher Appraisal (appointed by Minister Pandor). In addition has had advised provincial governments on school change.

He has extensive experience in higher education as professor, head of department, dean, (acting) deputy vice-chancellor and, at the two South African universities he has worked in, as senate representative on the Council (UDW and UP). He has chaired committees at all levels of the university, and does extensive training for deans and for young scholars.

He works closely with the business community on matters of education and training and is a non-executive director of ADvTech, a major provider of private education in South Africa.

Ek het tydens WBPV-konferensie, nadat mev. May Kidd as die president van die Wêreldbond van Plattelandse Vroue verkies is, aan haar 'n kaartjie gegee met gelukwense namens VLVK.

Hiermee die antwoord wat ek van haar ontvang het.

Erika Lubbe

Kaartjie van M. Kidd.pdf (26.68 kb)

Ek en al die VLVK-lede is saam met die Oos-Kaap verheug oor die goeie reën wat geval het. Ons is dankbaar dat die liewe Vader uitkoms gegee het. Ons glo en vertrou dat die Suid-Kaap ook eersdaags Sy genade sal ervaar!

Erika Lubbe

Die aansoekvorm vir beoordelaarsopleiding kan vanuit DOWNLOADS afgelaai word.

Sirkels, afgevaardigdes, waarnemers en dagbesoekers neem asseblief kennis van die volgende:

• Koste per groepfoto: 13cm  x 18cm = R25 posgeld ingesluit
• Koste gewone poskaartfoto: 15cm x 10cm = R10 posgeld ingesluit
• Koste CD: R50: Alle foto’s, behalwe groepfoto’s gaan daarop verskyn.
• Christelle Steenkamp Van Griekwaland-Wes sirkel verskaf die bestellyste by die neem van die foto’s.
• Proeffoto’s gaan nie opgeplak word nie: Bestelling word onmiddellik na die neem v.d. foto geplaas.
• Foto’s en CD word dus later gestuur.

Foto’s gaan die volgende tye geneem word:

Dinsdagoggend:

·  9:00 vir 9:15 – Kimberley en Distrik

·  9:15 vir 9:30 – Griekwaland-Wes

·  9:30 vir 9:45 – Kalahari

·  9:45 vir 10:00 – Noord-Karoo

·  10:00 vir 10:15  – Tygerberg

·  10:15 vir 10:30 – Hoofbestuur

·  10:30 vir 10:45 – Sirkel Paarl

·  10:45 vir 11:00 – Namakwaland

·  11:00 vir 11:15 – Sirkel Cradock

Dinsdag tydens die amptelike tee:

Suid-Karoo, Weskus, Noordwes-Kaap en Sirkel Worcester

Woensdagoggend, 10:35 – 11:00:

Sirkel Kaapstad, SOK en Middelland

Woensdagmiddag, 13:00 – 14:00:

Overberg, SWD, NOK

Resolutions and Recommendations:
A disaster [volcano eruption] badly affected the Conference, because many were handicapped by the volcanic ash and were not able to attend.

• An urgent Resolution to allow these registered delegates to vote was unanimously adopted: The Board of ACWW proposes that due to the unique situation of the volcanic eruption preventing many member societies who have registered from attending this 2010 Triennial Conference, that the election of Officers of ACWW and Chairmen of Specified Committees be conducted by electronic means, during the time of this Conference for those affected societies.

• An urgent Resolution was adopted: Be it resolved that the membership subscription for Categories 1, 1I, 111 and IVa (excluding Category IVb) be increased 5% for the 2011 – 2013 triennium.

• Resolution 1 was adopted: Be it resolved that Article 1X – Council of the ACWW Constitution (June 2001) be deleted and the Board, Executive and/or Triennial Conference assume the duties and responsibilities formerly carried out by the Council.

• Resolution 2 was unanimously adopted: Be it resolved that the Board is hereby authorized to approve such other amendments to the Constitution of ACWW, June 2001, (including the By-Laws, Standing Orders and Terms of Reference) as are in the reasonable opinion of the Board necessary for the following purpose:
*Adoption of changes and amendments of a non-substantive nature which are consequential upon the changes and amendments pursuant to deletion of Article 1X-Council
*Correction and up-dating of cross references
*Correction of any anomalies and/or ambiguities
*Correction of grammatical errors

• Resolution 3: Women need access to credit was adopted: In view of the UN’s first Millennium Development Goal calling for eradication of extreme poverty and hunger, and to improve employment for women, be it resolved that the ACWW member societies call on their governments to make available access to credit for women.

• Proposed amendment to Resolution 4: Stop use of plastic bags and reduce of packaging was adopted: Be it resolved that ALL ACWW Member Societies urge their communities to restrict the use of plastic bags and to reduce excess packaging. Consumers need to be informed and governments need to offer incentives for voluntary recycling and use of biodegradable bags and packaging.

• Resolution 5: Financial Management was adopted: Be it resolved that ACWW Member Societies encourage their members to: Ensure that women have sufficient knowledge about financial management in their households. Educate women to draw up a spending plan or budget to ensure financial management security within the household

• Resolution 6: Retention of arable land for food production was adopted: Be it resolved that ACWW Member Societies urge their Governments to ensure that, with reports of a coming world food shortage and the search for alternatives to fossil fuels, sufficient quantities of arable land are retained for food production and not diverted to growing crops for bio-fuel production.

• Resolution 7: Pennies for Friendship was withdrawn: Be it resolved that paragraph 2 of Article V1 of the Constitution shall be enforced forthwith, in so far as that paragraph refers to Societies making a donation annually to the Pennies for Friendship Fund.

• Recommendation 1: Tree Planting Project was adopted: Be it recommended that ACWW urge all ACWW Member Societies worldwide (where possible) to plant trees as a contribution towards combating climate change. This could be an individual or group project.

• Recommendation 2: ACWW Board and Committee members to hold ACWW individual membership was adopted: Be it recommended that it is a prerequisite for any candidate seeking office as a member of the Board of ACWW or a member of a Specified Committee to hold Individual membership of ACWW.

• Amendment to Bye-Law 6: Elections was adopted: The inclusion of the word ‘returned’ in place of the word ‘issued’ in the last sentence. (final paragraph 6.2) Also, the addition of ‘IF no candidate receives the 51% required, those Category 1, 11 and 111 Societies present and entitled to vote at the Triennial Conference, then vote at the Conference to secure a result’.

• Amendment to Bye-law 18: Postal Vote (final paragraph) was adopted: Inclusion of the words ‘returned’ after ‘ballots’ and ‘from’ after the word ‘vote’ in the second sentence, plus the addition of the following sentence at the end “if no candidate receives the required 51% of those Categories 1,11 and 111 Societies present and entitled to vote at the Triennial Conference, then vote in the second round.

Sisters of the world,
as we met in this beautiful city,
we heard stories of hope and of sorrow.
We heard reports from around the world
of sisters working for a better tomorrow.

But for many that tomorrow is still just a dream.
It seems it’s an impossible mountain to climb.
So let’s work together and make those dreams happen:
One penny, one pound, one sister at a time!                  Lylene Scholz – USA

I thank you for the wonderful privilege to attend the ACWW Conference on behalf of CWAA. It inspired me to do my utmost best for the future ideals and projects of CWAA.

Dit is die hele Suider Afrika Area-groep met areapresident: dr. Semane Molotlegi

Marhani Abd Latif [South-East Asia and Far East], Erika Lubbe [VLVK-president, Hjh Siti Borja [Bruni, Dar-es-Salaam] en Judy Steynberg [President Noordwes VLU]

Mrs Erika Lubbe [CWAA President], Mrs May Kidd [ACWW President], Jo Ellen Almond [ACWW secretary], Mrs Anphia Grobler [ACWW Deputy President]

Interessantheidshalwe: Koek vir nagereg

Teedrinktyd

Ek en die uitgaande WBPV-president, Dato Ursula Goh

Ek en die Namibiese afvaardiging. Van links: Gerrie, Maureen, Adrie en ek.

Amerikaanse afgevaardigde, Cornelia Gaspar [Suid-Afrikaanse WBPV-Landboukomiteelid], Erika Lubbe [VLVK-president], Henrietta Schoeman SAVLU-president], Judy Steynberg [President Noordwes VLU], Amerikaanse afgevaardigde.

The 6 Specified Committees continued their individual roles to support ACWW’s activities and maintain its relevance in the modern world.

1. United Nations Committee:
This Committee has been chaired by Mrs Ingunn Birkeland with the support of 5 members. The Committee managed our involvement with the various UN bodies/agencies that we have consultative status with – ECOSOC [Economic and Social Council]; FAO [Food and Agricultural Organisation]; UNESCO [United Nations Educational, Scientific & Cultural Organisation]; UNICEF [UN Children’s Fund]; UNIFEM [UN Development Fund for Women].

The aims and objectives of ACWW are raising the standard of living of rural women and homemakers through education, health, training and community development programs. The ACWW UN Committee give rural women and homemakers a voice of international level through links with the United Nations agencies. The former UN Secretary General Kofi Annan said and I quote: “We must confront violence, bigotry and hatred more resolutely. The work of the UN must continue to address the ills of our time. Conflict, ignorance, poverty and disease”. Anushka Wirasinha is ACWW’s new representative in New York.

2. Agriculture Committee:
The Deputy President – Mrs May Kidd – chaired this committee with the support of five members. It monitored issues relating to women in agriculture or food production and considered the importance of water throughout the world. The Committee is pledged to persuading women and their families to create their own simple food gardens in small spaces close to their homes. It produced an annual statement in recognition of The International Day of Rural Women on 15th October which was distributed to all our member societies.

3. Promotion and Publications Committee:
The three members and the Chairman, Mrs Alison Bayley, oversaw the publication of the Countrywoman magazine, the various leaflets, the website and the PowerPoint introduction to ACWW which is offered in CD form or by email to Area Presidents and others engaged to speak about ACWW.

The website provides membership application forms that can be downloaded; a secure online payment facility for donations; reports from Area Conferences; more project information; more links to member societies’ web pages with reciprocal link to ACWW’s site and more keywords to facilitate discovery by internet search engines. The Committee is responsible for all publications and promotional material and consideration of how the image of ACWW can be improved and enhanced.

4. Projects Committee:
The Chairman Mrs Margaret Mackay worked with the five members to consider which of the many applications should be funded and to review the progress of those that had been. The Committee only considered applications that met one of the seven criteria listed: literacy, health and education, nutrition, agriculture development, income generating, water and sanitation and community involvement. The Committee considered the 8 Millennium Development Goals where practical, in accordance with ACWW’s Strategic Plan for this Triennium.

The Committee also considered applications to the three Trust Funds: Lady Aberdeen Scholarship Fund, Elsie Zimmerman Memorial Fund and the Nutrition Education Fund.

5. Triennial Conference Committee:
 Mrs Margaret Cadzow and five members’ co-ordinated arrangements for the 26th Triennial Conference in conjunction with the Country Women’s Council, USA.

6. Finance Committee:
The three members supported the Chairman Mrs Anphia Grobler to review sources if income, monitor expenditure and maintain reserves to ensure the viability of the organisation. The Committee is facing one of the worst times ever in the history of ACWW. Applications for funding increased as interest rates dropped. ACWW provided for those in need well above its ability. More funding than ever went towards projects, much to the financial detriment of ACWW. The Committee urged societies to increase Pennies for Friendship to release the financial strain on ACWW. ACWW budget is planned for a three year period and this makes it difficult to adjust when situations like the recent economic crunch arise. The next three year period will be crucial for ACWW!

The 9 Areas donations for Pennies for Friendship:
• Central and South Asia: £0
• Caribbean, Central and South America: £0
• East, West and Central Africa: £163
• South-East Asia and Far East: £250
• Southern Africa: £ 2 250  [CWAA: £1 150]
• United States of America: £26 782
• Canada: £35 070
• South Pacific Area: £42 633
• Europe: £225 007

Area Conferences:
These were held in the eight of the nine areas of the World where ACWW is represented. Unfortunately it was not possible for the Area President to organise a Conference in Central and South Asia as the political situation made it unsafe for delegates to travel.

The nine areas and Area Presidents are:
East, West and Central Africa – Area President: Mrs Emende Nojang; Southern Africa – Dr Semane Molotlegi; Central and South Asia – Mrs Qurratulain Ramdy; South-East Asia and Far East – Hajah Shamsiah Binti Abd Latif; Canada – Mrs margaret Yetman; Caribbean, Central and South America – Miss Rose Rajbansee; Europe – Mrs Merja Siltanen; South Pacific Area – Mrs Ruth Shanks; United States of America – Mrs Louise Nichols.

Deputy President Mrs May Kidd described in her report this triennium as a challenging one, not least because of the global economic downturn and its effect on ACWW. It has caused them to rethink many aspects of the organisation. It has led to constant flow of email communication between the President in Malaysia, the Secretary in England, the Treasurer in South Africa, herself in Scotland and the General Secretary in Central Office in London. Fortunately we live in the age of internet and they utilise it to the full.

Report of Southern Africa – Area President: Dr Semane Molotlegi:
Southern Africa is a vast area made up of the following countries: South Africa, Namibia, Swaziland, Lesotho, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Zambia and Mauritius. The Area Conference in Cape Town in September 2008 addressed the Millennium Development Goals and she was very fortunate to source relevant and good speakers on all the millennium topics.

Workshop Groups:
• Laughter: The light Solutions for Stress – Enda Junkins
• Leadership: Up and Moving – Pat Gruber and Rebecca Pawbray
• Recycling, Resolution and Results – Sylvia Anderson, Margaret Cadzow

Election results:
• World President: Mrs May Kidd
• Deputy President: Mrs Anphia Grobler
• Secretary: Jo Ellen Almond
• Treasurer: Mrs Alison Burnett
• Southern Africa Area President: Dr Semane Bondo Molotlegi

New World President, Mrs May Kidd, paid tribute to her predecessors in her introduction as World president and she said we live in challenging times. The next triennium will be a challenging one, not least because of the global economic downturn and its effect on ACWW. It will cause them to rethink many aspects of the organisation. Fortunately we live in the age of internet and they will definitely utilise it to the full to lead a constant flow of email communication between the ACWW members and Member Societies. She asked not to fear elections, because it is the face of democracy and therefore she saluted her opponent, Mrs Jenny Mitchell. Communication is the key to success and is very important! Life is a mirror and if you smile, it smiles back. She asked our support and concluded with the following words of a song: I liked to teach the world to sing in perfect harmony!

Associated Country Women of the World: United Nations Projects

ACross Wide World – helping hands 

ACWW United Nations Projects: The Eight Millennium Development Goals

Located in the southeastern United States, Arkansas is known as The Natural State for its picturesque scenic beauty. National and state parks feature biking, hiking and horseback riding trails. Hot Springs is located an hour’s drive southwest of Little Rock, Arkansas’s capital city. Nestled in the Ouachita Mountains, Hot Springs showcases some of the most beautiful features: sparkling lakes, pristine rivers and gently sloping mountains. It also offers a historic national park, restorative spas, architectural treasures, as well as music and art shows, unique attractions and delightful restaurants ranging from casual to elegant. Hot Springs also features fashionable boutiques, jewelry stores and fine art galleries.

The National Park Aquarium houses the state’s largest fish and reptile exhibit. The Josephine Tussaud Wax Museum, Hot Springs Duck Tours, Bathhouse Row and Belle of Hot Springs riverboat round out the city’s most popular attractions.

The Hot Springs Convention Center (venue) offers 360 000 square feet of meeting space. The Hot Springs Convention Center is the largest venue in this area. The 124 000-square-foot Summit Arena can accommodate 6 200 people. The center is also home to a permanent art collection and features special exhibits. Three hotels have been secured for the triennial conference and the Hot Springs Convention Center (ACWW conference center) was located adjacent to the Embassy Suites and The Austin Hotel. We stayed in the Austin Hotel. The Arlington Resort Hotel and Spa is within walking distance.

Hot Springs has four distinct seasons, all generally mild. Average rainfall is 54 inches a year, with the heaviest rainfall in April and May. A tornado missed hot Springs during the conference. The average temperature is 60 degrees Fahrenheit and the average low is 40 degrees Fahrenheit. Hot Springs is in the Central Time Zone.

President Andrew Jackson designated Hot Springs as the first federal reservation in 1832. Hot Springs is essentially America’s first national park. The picturesque beauty of this unique city is matched by a colorful history featuring some of the most iconic figures the country has ever known. The naturally thermal spring waters that flowed into the bathhouses were believed to have healing properties, which is why presidents, outlaws, athletes and other celebrities visited The Spa City. Today you can still soak in the thermal waters and receive massages and spa treatments on world-famous Bathhouse Row.

Several of the turn-of-the-century buildings along this popular tourist destination have been fully restored to their original brilliance. In the Arts District of Hot Springs dozens of artists and gallery owners have transformed Victorian and 20th century buildings into dynamic structures with richly restored interiors.

Thousands of people from across the country descend on Hot Springs for its annual festivals and fairs, including the Hot Springs Blues Fest and Oaklawn Racing and Gaming’s Racing Festival of the South. The Hot Springs Documentary Film Festival in October has garnered international acclaim. Another topnotch event is the Hot Springs Music Festival which showcases the best in classical music. From modern sculpture to local pottery has earned Hot Springs the number 4 position in a ranking of the 100 Best Art Towns in America!