Get ready for an electrifying evening at the VWEC Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting, coinciding with the exhilarating Women Veterans Day 2023 - White Diamond Gala. We invite you to join us for this unforgettable celebration, now completely FREE!
The Veteran Women's Enterprise Center (VWEC) is a national initiative, designed to empower entrepreneur women associated with the military to scale for success. Our unwavering mission is to ignite their path to success by forging strategic alliances, harnessing public and private sector opportunities, championing groundbreaking research, advocating for essential services, and funding, all while offering a comprehensive array of personalized and professional resources. Now nestled within the esteemed Comerica BusinessHQ in South Dallas, the VWEC has undergone a transformative evolution, culminating in the launch of our highly anticipated NLBT 6-Month Coworking Cohort. Our arsenal of resources available to clientele across the DFW metroplex, are grounded in financial preparedness as an SBA Navigator Spoke, as well as equipping our dynamic community of clients; as needed, with invaluable support related to business certification, diversified revenue streams, procurement prowess, product/service expansion strategies, the art of building formidable social capital, and unfettered access to the critical financial resources they need to succeed.
It’s a once in a lifetime event the
75th Anniversary
of the
Women’s Armed Services Integration Act
signed on June 12, 1948, by President Truman
Join us for an evening in celebration of the enormous contribution of women who have, and are serving in our military.
A long journey to equity in military service was traveled to bring us to where we are today!
A journey worth acknowledging and celebrating!
On June 12, 1948, President Harry S. Truman signed the Women's Armed Services Integration Act allowing women to serve as regular members of the military. This year, we celebrate the 75th Anniversary of this piece of legislation along with the amazing journey of women in the military.
HISTORY:
Women’s Armed Services Integration Act, law enacted in 1948 that permitted women to serve as full members of the U.S. armed forces.
During World War I many women had enlisted as volunteers in the U.S. military services; they usually served in clerical roles. When the war ended, they were released from their duties. The same was true during World War II, when an even greater number of women volunteers served in the armed forces.
Although the U.S. Congress in 1943 had given the Women’s Army Corps (WAC) full army status during wartime, the WAC law was scheduled to expire on June 30, 1948. In anticipation of this event, the leaders of the U.S. Army in 1946 requested that the WACs be made a permanent part of their personnel.
Following two years of legislative debate, the bill was passed by Congress in the spring of 1948. Signed into law by President Harry S. Truman on June 12, 1948, as the Women’s Armed Services Integration Act, it enabled women to serve as permanent, regular members of not only the army but also the navy, marine corps, and the recently formed air force.
The law limited the number of women who could serve in the military to 2 percent of the total forces in each branch. https://www.britannica.com/event/Womens-Armed-Services-Integration-Act
In 2018, the State of Texas celebrated its first official Women Veterans Day, and the 70th Anniversary of the 1948 Women’s Armed Services Integration Act with major celebrations held across the state of Texas.
Once again we come together for a celebration that educates, validates, and commemorates the journey of women who have, and are serving in our military!
In 2018, VWEC in collaboration with Representative Neave, and a team of committed Women Veteran volunteers hosted a full day of events kicking off the morning at Dallas City Hall, where each female veteran was presented with a certificate of appreciation, and those with more than 20 years of services received flowers. It is a day we will remember as a special celebration, where we took the time to highlight, and show appreciation to our women veterans.
HISTORY:
Women Veterans Day, also referred to as Women Veterans Recognition Day and Women Veterans Appreciation Day, is the anniversary of the day the Women’s Armed Services Integration Act (pub.L. 80–625, 62 Stat. 356) was signed into law by President Harry S. Truman on June 12, 1948. Prior to then, only women nurses could serve in the regular and reserve forces during peacetime.
But why do we even need a Women Veterans Day?
Today there are still many women Veteran history lessons to be taught. The first Women Veterans Day was celebrated on June 12, 2018, and is currently a state-recognized commemoration in California, Hawaii, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Ohio, Oregon, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas and Wisconsin.
There are currently almost two-million women Veterans in the United States, Puerto Rico, and Territories/Foreign, according to VA. https://news.va.gov/89813/origin-women-veterans-day/
This year, VWEC continues our tradition of acknowledging Women Veterans Day, and this once in a lifetime occasion with a White Diamond Gala, on Monday, June 12, from 6:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at the Comerica BusinessHQ.
Our event will feature an elegant pass of high end appetizers, two sparkling fountains, live entertainment, a designer fashion auction that will take one's summer attire (if you're lucky enough to have the highest bid) to the next level, and a salute to Women Veterans across our state.
Red Carpet VIP Reception
Women Veterans: The Pitch 2020, 2021 & 2022 Winners
Color of Freedom, Women Military Memorial Traveling Exhibit
Special Performances by the Dallas Symphony & Surprise Guests
The White Diamond Gala is specifically designed to allow everyone interested to join in these festivities, as we continue our commitment to educate, validate, and commemorate women who have, and are serving in our military.
Women Veterans are asked to wear all white along with your favorite sparkling jewels.
The first 25 female veterans to sign up with a donation will receive a Special VIP Invite to the Color of Freedom unveiling at the African American Museum.
SPECIAL FEATURES:
Individuals, businesses, and corporations can celebrate female Veterans by purchasing a flag in their honor, see more details under ticketing.
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES:
Email info@veteranwomensec.org with the subject "Women Veterans Day 2023 Sponsorship Opportunities."
All funds beyond collected will go towards the continuation of VWEC's Annual
"WOMEN VETERANS: THE PITCH."
WANT TO DO SOMETHING SPECIAL AT THIS EVENT FOR OUR WOMEN VETERANS?
Email: info@veteranwomensec.org with subject “Something Special for Women Veterans Day!”