PWA prograM SERIES - JUNE PROGRAMS
Wednesday, June 20th - PWA Program Series
Join us for our regular PWA Program Series from 5 to 6:30 pm to hear Kathy Humphrey, President & CEO of Planned Parenthood of West and Northern Michigan(PPWNM) speak on current threats to women's health, and what we can do about it. Humphrey will discuss recent legislation threatening reproductive rights, efforts being made by Planned Parenthood on the local and national level, and explain what you can do to support Planned Parenthood.
Tuesday, June 19th - PWA Lunch-and-Learn Event
Do you work downtown or can't attend evening meetings? In recognition that not everyone can make it to PWA's evening programs and fundraisers, PWA's Membership Committee is hosting a lunchtime event at 12:00pm June 19, 2012 at the Women's City Club. Convenient parking is available. A representative from Planned Parenthood will share advocacy efforts for women's healthcare, and general information about PWA will be available. Attendance is the cost of your lunch: $13 for a grilled chicken and mixed greens salad; beverage and gratuity are included. Reservations required by June 12th to mailbox@progressivewomensalliance.org.
Recent Events...
PWA HostED Senator Debbie Stabenow
PWA hosted a keynote address by United States Senator Debbie Stabenow on April 12, 2012. Over 100 people attended this event, a fundraiser for PWA, which included a reception at 5:00pm followed by a Senator Stabenow's remarks at 6:00pm. Stabenow is running for her second term as a senator; she made history in 2000 when she became the first woman from Michigan to be elected to the United States Senate.
Did you miss the fundraiser? You can still click here to purchase your reservation online, or to make a donation to PWA in connection with this fundraiser.
**** CLICK HERE TO WATCH VIDEO OF THE EVENT.****
TAKE NOTE...
Why give your time and/or money to the Progressive Women's Alliance?
1. PWA gives candidates and officeholders a clear idea of where PWA members stand on an issue. Because we band together and pool our resources, Michigan legislators pay attention to PWA's stance.
2. Giving to PWA expands your influence beyond your own legislative district. PWA directs money to Michigan candidates you may not know about who align with you on issues and who need our support.
3. The PWA Candidate Committee makes a carefully studied, well-informed decision on whom to endorse. The organization takes the time to do the research you may not have time to conduct.
4. PWA makes candidate contributions based on your progressive values as articulated by the membership and leadership of the organization.
PWA SUPPORTS PREGNANCY PREVENTION FUNDING - Click here to see the letter sent by the PWA Board to the Michigan Department of Community Health to urge protection of funding for pregnancy prevention programs.
PWA OPPOSES ELIMINATION OF MICHIGAN EARNED INCOME TAX CREDIT - Click here to see the letter sent by the PWA Board to all members of the House Tax and Senate Finance committees, our recent endorsees, and our local senators and representatives. PWA Chairperson Melissa Janes said, "With the geography of our membership, we cover an impressive number of House and Senate districts. It was a lot of fun to send so many copies of this letter."
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