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4 serve in an advisory role to Cedar Ridge High School and A.L. Stanback Middle School as they continue the program as well as to other schools in the district that would like to initiate a Girl Talk chapter. Women's History Month 2009 and 2010 In Mazch 2009, the Women's History Month event, "Women Breaking Barriers" featured prominent, local women who have made history with their pioneering leadership. The event took place on March 21 from 10:00 a.m. to noon at the Southern Human Services Center. A panel discussion featured speakers Edith Hubbard, one of the first African American women to attend UNC-CH; the Honorable District Court Judge Beverly Scazlett; Karen Mills, co-owner of the Spotted Dog in Canrboro; and state Senator Ellie Kinnaird. This year, the CFW will commemorate Women's History Month by focusing the County's attention on the issue of human trafficking at the event-"The Community's Role in Recognizing and Preventing Human and Sex Trafficking." This event will be held in the theater at the Seymour Senior Center, located at 2551 Homestead Road in Chapel Hill, on Saturday, Mazch 27 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. Alight breakfast will be available at 9:30 a.m. and the program will begin at 10:00 a.m. A brief film will be viewed related to human and sex trafficking and a group of panelists, moderated by Dr. Donna Bickford, Director of the Carolina Women's Center, will speak on the topic as well as engage the audience in discussion. In conjunction with the Women's History Month event, the CFW has submitted a resolution to the Board of County Commissioners to proclaim March as "Women's History Month" and to challenge Orange County residents to observe March with appropriate programs, ceremonies and activities. Service Project In November 2009, the Commission for Women organized, prepared, and served dinner for approximately 40 guests at the SECU Family House at UNC Hospital. Both Commission members and Family House guests enjoyed the opportunity to interact during this event. The Marketing and Volunteer Coordinate from the SECU Family House praised the Commission's efforts stating, "It's groups like yours who truly make a positive difference for all of our families who aze experiencing a medical crisis. They feel appreciated, and it is a bright spot in their day!" II. Issues and Advocacy Women's Agenda Assembly Every two yeazs, the CFW leads a committee of local non-profit organizations in organizing a women's agenda assembly. The assemblies are democracy at its best - a chance for local 2