Comments on: Shrinking Violet Society http://spovangelist.com/shrinking-violet-society/ A mid-sized city miracle! Thu, 11 Mar 2010 03:19:19 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Putting the “T” in Violet http://spovangelist.com/shrinking-violet-society/comment-page-1/#comment-10503 Putting the “T” in Violet Thu, 25 Feb 2010 04:48:38 +0000 http://spovangelist.com/?p=43#comment-10503 [...] “Where did you come up with the ‘Shrinking Violets’?” Strangely, it was a T-shirt that inspired the name. From the insignia on an old NOW shirt we built an organization full of creative and enthusiastic [...] [...] “Where did you come up with the ‘Shrinking Violets’?” Strangely, it was a T-shirt that inspired the name. From the insignia on an old NOW shirt we built an organization full of creative and enthusiastic [...]

]]> By: Eye of The Violets http://spovangelist.com/shrinking-violet-society/comment-page-1/#comment-10476 Eye of The Violets Wed, 24 Feb 2010 00:54:11 +0000 http://spovangelist.com/?p=43#comment-10476 [...] of Spovangelites cemented my resolve to start a (mostly) young women’s group called the Spokane Shrinking Violet Society. It is startling what has grown in its place since that time. Hundreds of participants, dozens of [...] [...] of Spovangelites cemented my resolve to start a (mostly) young women’s group called the Spokane Shrinking Violet Society. It is startling what has grown in its place since that time. Hundreds of participants, dozens of [...]

]]> By: Mariah http://spovangelist.com/shrinking-violet-society/comment-page-1/#comment-10448 Mariah Mon, 22 Feb 2010 00:27:23 +0000 http://spovangelist.com/?p=43#comment-10448 One year later this organization has grown far beyond what I initially thought possible. While we have yet to do some of the volunteer activities I'd originally hoped for, the personal rewards of getting to know these wonderful people has been so sustaining. Thanks to Megan for the shout out! http://www.downtoearthnw.com/blogs/dwellwellnw/2010/feb/20/shrinking-violets-birthday-bash/ One year later this organization has grown far beyond what I initially thought possible. While we have yet to do some of the volunteer activities I’d originally hoped for, the personal rewards of getting to know these wonderful people has been so sustaining.

Thanks to Megan for the shout out!

http://www.downtoearthnw.com/blogs/dwellwellnw/2010/feb/20/shrinking-violets-birthday-bash/

]]> By: The Spovangelist http://spovangelist.com/shrinking-violet-society/comment-page-1/#comment-4332 The Spovangelist Fri, 19 Jun 2009 06:10:59 +0000 http://spovangelist.com/?p=43#comment-4332 An update on the group's progress: <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/24687361@N06/3640666930/" title="clothing exchange flyer large 2009 by mariah.mckay, on Flickr" rel="nofollow"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2484/3640666930_f762de0b9b_o.jpg" width="597" height="762" alt="clothing exchange flyer large 2009" /></a> An update on the group’s progress:

clothing exchange flyer large 2009

]]> By: Ladies Who Lunch « Spokane Metro http://spovangelist.com/shrinking-violet-society/comment-page-1/#comment-1299 Ladies Who Lunch « Spokane Metro Wed, 25 Feb 2009 16:25:30 +0000 http://spovangelist.com/?p=43#comment-1299 [...] for young women in Spokane, local activist Mariah McKay recently launched the first-ever Spokane Shrinking Violet Society. While Spokane is home to a handful of women’s professional groups, including the Northwest [...] [...] for young women in Spokane, local activist Mariah McKay recently launched the first-ever Spokane Shrinking Violet Society. While Spokane is home to a handful of women’s professional groups, including the Northwest [...]

]]> By: The Spovangelist http://spovangelist.com/shrinking-violet-society/comment-page-1/#comment-1235 The Spovangelist Fri, 06 Feb 2009 10:22:20 +0000 http://spovangelist.com/?p=43#comment-1235 It's official. The Shrinking Violets have blossomed onto the stage of Spokane's social scene. Monthly brunches, a book group and craft nights are some of the first activities that have taken root. Visit the <a href="http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#/group.php?gid=49720072062" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">SVS Facebook group</a> for more event info and how to join the fun. It’s official.

The Shrinking Violets have blossomed onto the stage of Spokane’s social scene. Monthly brunches, a book group and craft nights are some of the first activities that have taken root.

Visit the SVS Facebook group for more event info and how to join the fun.

]]> By: Ladies Who Lunch « The Spokane Publishing Blog http://spovangelist.com/shrinking-violet-society/comment-page-1/#comment-1192 Ladies Who Lunch « The Spokane Publishing Blog Sun, 25 Jan 2009 21:11:37 +0000 http://spovangelist.com/?p=43#comment-1192 [...] young women in Spokane, local social activist Mariah McKay recently launched the first-ever Spokane Shrinking Violet Society. While Spokane is home to a handful of women’s professional groups, including the Northwest [...] [...] young women in Spokane, local social activist Mariah McKay recently launched the first-ever Spokane Shrinking Violet Society. While Spokane is home to a handful of women’s professional groups, including the Northwest [...]

]]> By: crystal http://spovangelist.com/shrinking-violet-society/comment-page-1/#comment-1184 crystal Wed, 21 Jan 2009 01:42:21 +0000 http://spovangelist.com/?p=43#comment-1184 a friend of mine (from the west side of the state, actually!) just mentioned this blog to me and i am hooked! also, i love this idea. sing me up!! a friend of mine (from the west side of the state, actually!) just mentioned this blog to me and i am hooked!

also, i love this idea. sing me up!!

]]> By: redstarzi http://spovangelist.com/shrinking-violet-society/comment-page-1/#comment-1131 redstarzi Sat, 10 Jan 2009 00:40:35 +0000 http://spovangelist.com/?p=43#comment-1131 I am sparked with enthusiasm about this group idea. I would be absolutely pleased to join, and I know quite a few of my friends that would hop on the band wagon as well. If weather permits, I would be interested in helping out in any way that I can. Pros: I often meet girls in passing, whether it be at a retail location, or a coffee shop, and after our often short banter, I sometimes wish I had the guts to just up and say "hey, you seem like a really cool person, want to hang out sometime?" I know that might sound weird, but I honestly feel like we aren't given the opportunity to meet some really fantastic people on a more personal basis. I think a group such as this could bring more girls together in an environment that wouldn't be socially awkward, thus helping build stronger relationships and broadening our horizons when it comes to local activities (rather than just shopping, drinking coffee, and bar hopping...) I also really want to get into arts & crafts and sewing and what not (I have all the materials and machines but just don't know when/where to start sometimes!) So that aspect of the group also piques my interest. Cons: I worry about the "clique" vibe. As long as we can keep it from feeling like a closed society, I'm all for it! You are just so full of fruitful ideas it's insane. Thank you, and I hope to hear more about this idea taking flight! I am sparked with enthusiasm about this group idea. I would be absolutely pleased to join, and I know quite a few of my friends that would hop on the band wagon as well. If weather permits, I would be interested in helping out in any way that I can.

Pros: I often meet girls in passing, whether it be at a retail location, or a coffee shop, and after our often short banter, I sometimes wish I had the guts to just up and say “hey, you seem like a really cool person, want to hang out sometime?” I know that might sound weird, but I honestly feel like we aren’t given the opportunity to meet some really fantastic people on a more personal basis. I think a group such as this could bring more girls together in an environment that wouldn’t be socially awkward, thus helping build stronger relationships and broadening our horizons when it comes to local activities (rather than just shopping, drinking coffee, and bar hopping…) I also really want to get into arts & crafts and sewing and what not (I have all the materials and machines but just don’t know when/where to start sometimes!) So that aspect of the group also piques my interest.

Cons: I worry about the “clique” vibe. As long as we can keep it from feeling like a closed society, I’m all for it!

You are just so full of fruitful ideas it’s insane. Thank you, and I hope to hear more about this idea taking flight!

]]> By: crockerkellie http://spovangelist.com/shrinking-violet-society/comment-page-1/#comment-1130 crockerkellie Sat, 10 Jan 2009 00:38:13 +0000 http://spovangelist.com/?p=43#comment-1130 I think that a women's group is much needed in Spokane. The idea of getting rid of that stereotype of competitiveness between gals in this town is what excites me the most. I would love to be a part of this movement! I think that a women’s group is much needed in Spokane. The idea of getting rid of that stereotype of competitiveness between gals in this town is what excites me the most. I would love to be a part of this movement!

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