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Fri, Jun 30, 2017, 8:00am – Sun, Jul 2, 2017, 1:30pm
- The Florida Hotel and Conference Center
- 1500 Sand Lake Road
- Orlando, FL, 32809
- United States
This event is hosted by National NOW.
Join the National Organization for Women for the 2017 Forward Feminism Conference! The conference will take place in sunny Orlando, Florida at the Florida Hotel and Conference Center–not far from Walt Disney World, Universal Orlando, the Kennedy Space Center, and more.
Grassroots activists will gather for inspiring plenary speakers, thought-provoking workshops, and opportunities to engage with feminist organizers from around the country. Members will also shape the future of the organization by casting their votes for the next president and vice president of NOW.
The Forward Feminism Conference will take place June 30, 2017 – July 2, 2017. We can’t wait to see you in Orlando!
For more information, please visit NOW's website.
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Monday, June 26, 2017, 7:00pm – 8:30pm
- Settlement Room, Rockville Library, Suite 330
- 21 Maryland Avenue
- Rockville, MD, 20850
- United States
Please join us as local attorneys walk through the "ins" and "outs" of going through a separation and divorce in Maryland. You will learn about: Methods of Dispute Resolution, When and Where to File, Types of Divorce and Grounds, Financial Statements, Alimony, Property and Equitable Distribution, Role of the Attorney, and Domestic Violence/Orders of Protection.
For more info, click here
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Thursday, June 22, 2017, 1:30pm – 2:30pm
- Russell Senate Office Building, Rm 385
- 2 Constitution Avenue Northeast
- Washington, DC, 20002
- United States
The National Coalition for Women and Girls in Education, and Honorary Co-Chair, Senator Mazie K. Hirono (D-HI) present: Title IX at 45 Briefing; Advancing Opportunity through Equity in Education.
Meet the authors, learn about the issues, and enjoy light refreshments. Free copies of the report will be distributed to attendees.
To RSVP, click here.
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Monday, June 19, 2017, 6:30pm – 8:30pm
- Bethesda Marriott (Pooks Hill)
- 5151 Pooks Hill Road
- Bethesda, MD, 20814
- United States
Congressman Jamie Raskin proudly represents Maryland's 8th Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives. He is the Vice-Ranking Member of the House Judiciary Committee, and serves on two Judiciary subcommittees: the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice; and the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigation. He also serves on the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, and the Committee on House Administration. Raskin is the Freshman Representative on the House Democratic Steering and Policy Committee, the Congressional Progressive Caucus Vice Chair and Liaison to New Members, and a Senior Whip for the House Democratic Caucus.
For more than 25 years, Congressman Raskin has been a professor of constitutional law at American University's Washington College of Law. Prior to his time in Congress, Jamie was a three-term State Senator in Maryland, where he also served as the Senate Majority Whip. He quickly earned a reputation for building coalitions in Annapolis, and delivered a series of landmark legislative accomplishments.
This will also be our biennial general membership meeting. Please click here to view the notice of the meeting sent to WDC members. At this meeting we will elect officers for the 2017-19 term. Please click here to view the proposed slate of officers. We will also vote on revisions to the WDC by-laws. Please click hereto view the updated by-laws.
Reserve your seat now for this important event!
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Saturday, June 17, 2017, 2:00pm – 5:00pm
- Full Address will be sent to those who RSVP
- Takoma Park
Join NARAL Pro-Choice Maryland supporters for the Fourth Annual Choice Rocks, a backyard bash featuring beer, snacks, and performances by eclectic rock band Monkey Feather and local youth slam poets!
Drink beer and listen to great music for a great cause! Proceeds support the great work of NARAL Pro-Choice Maryland which includes protecting and expanding reproductive healthcare options for all Marylanders.
Full address will be sent to those who RSVP. For more info, click here.
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Friday, June 16, 2017, 7:30pm – 9:30pm
- Member's Home- RSVP for address
Come over for drinks, snacks, and a end-of-season watch party (episodes 9 and 10). The Handmaid's Tale, on Hulu, is the TV version of Margaret Atwood's acclaimed novel, which is more relevant than ever.
One of our MCNOW members has generously offered to host this event at her house. Please RSVP here, if you plan on attending so we can provide her with accurate numbers. Upon emailing us, we will send you the full address. Please use subject line 'RSVP for June 16th event.'
Read more about The Handmaid's Tale: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt5834204/
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Wednesday, June 14, 2017, 7:00pm – 9:00pm
- Silver Spring Civics Center- Great Hall
- 1 Veterans Place
- Silver Spring, MD, 20910
- United States
The screenings and discussion seek to update Maryland activists on key
immigration topics. We'll be watching two short documentaries
"Immigrants for Sale" and "Pursuing the Dream: A DACAmentary" followed
by a panel discussion with local DACA students.
Sign up here
Questions? Email Delegate Gutierrez
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Wednesday, June 14, 2017, 6:30pm – 8:30pm
- Hilton Hotel; Twinbrook Room
- 1750 Rockville Pike
- Rockville, MD, 20852
- United States
Guest speaker:
Britt Hogue (Bumphus) is managing partner at The Collective Good LLC (TCG), a boutique firm that advises nonprofits and social enterprises. She began her career as a research analyst at JPMorgan and before founding TCG was a Vice President overseeing global data operations and content strategy at Thomson Reuters. Britt holds a B.A. in Economics from Spelman College, an M.S. in Taxation from Fordham University, and an executive certificate in Nonprofit Management from Georgetown University. She is a small business owner in Montgomery County, a member of Ellevate, the global professional women’s network, and a recipient of the Women’s Bond Club Rising Star Award. She volunteers as a pro bono consultant with Taproot Foundation and previously served on the board of Project Explorer, an organization promoting global citizenship through cross-cultural education. Britt is a Maryland native and currently resides in Bethesda.
For more information, click here.
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Wednesday, June 14, 2017, 5:00pm – 7:00pm
- AFL-CIO President's Room
- 815 16th Street Northwest
- Washington, DC, 20006
- United States
Please join us for a special film event: "13th," by director Ava DuVernay.
With an introduction by Coalition of Black Trade Unionists President Terry Melvin.
"13th" explores the intersection of race, justice and mass incarceration in the United States. it is titled after the 13th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, which freed the slaves and prohibited slavery (unless as punishment for a crime).
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Monday, June 12, 2017, 7:00pm – 8:30pm
- Settlement Room, Rockville Library, Suite 330
- 21 Maryland Avenue
- Rockville, MD, 20850
- United States
Please join us as local attorneys walk through the "ins" and "outs" of going through a separation and divorce in Maryland. You will learn about: Methods of Dispute Resolution, When and Where to File, Types of Divorce and Grounds, Financial Statements, Alimony, Property and Equitable Distribution, Role of the Attorney, and Domestic Violence/Orders of Protection.
For more info, click here
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Saturday, June 10, 2017, 3:30pm – 6:30pm
- Not Your Average Joe's
- 8661 Colesville Road
- Silver Spring, MD, 20910
- United States
Cocktails and Connections: A Civic and Business Community Mixer and Fundraiser
MCNOW is a co-sponsor of this wonderful event.
For more information, and to RSVP, click here.
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Thursday, June 8, 2017, 5:30pm – 7:00pm
- Not Your Average Joe's
- 8661 Colesville Road
- Silver Spring, MD, 20910
- United States
Keeping Members Better Informed, Better Connected and More Politically Effective
For the past 59 years, the Woman’s Democratic Club (WDC) of Montgomery County, Maryland has been an integral part of our county’s proud tradition of education, activism, service and reform. Eleanor Roosevelt spoke to the Club at its very first luncheon in 1957. Since then, the Club has offered women (and men) lively exchanges with leading politicians, authors, academics, journalists and policy makers, as well as opportunities for political activism on the local, state and national levels.
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Wednesday, June 7, 2017, 7:00pm – 9:30pm
- Hollywood East Cafe
- 11160 Veirs Mill Road
- Silver Spring, MD, 20902
- United States
The next MCP - LGBTQ Community Meeting will be held at the Hollywood East Cafe located inside the Westfield Wheaton mall (11160 Veirs Mill Road). This meeting will celebrate LGBTQ Pride Month and the one year anniversary of the beginning of the MCP- LGBTQ Community Meetings.
This meeting will provide an opportunity for attendees to network with other community members and leaders and meet with officers from the MCP Community Engagement Division.
There will be no formal presentations at this community meeting.
Please feel free to invite other community members.
Please RSVP here.
Sign-language interpreters, auxiliary aids/services will be provided upon request—with as much advance notice as possible, preferably at least three (3) business days before the meeting. Contact Lt. Nicholas Augustine at 240-773-5500 or send an e-mail request to 4DCommander@montgomerycountymd.gov
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Wednesday, June 7, 2017, 5:30pm – 8:00pm
- Miller's Ale House
- 1471 Rockville Pike
- Rockville, MD, 20852
- United States
Montgomery County NOW has identified a slate of officers who are ready to lead this very large NOW chapter into this upcoming challenging year. Please note that there are a few vacant seats, so now's your opportunity to step up and join the new team.
And here they are....
Nominations for Board Positions
Co-President — Elissa Blattman
Co-President — Elissa Balsley
Executive Vice President — Vacant
Action Vice President — Vacant
(or one VP to do both)
Secretary — Jennierose D'Elia
Treasurer — Edith Miller
MCNOW PAC President — Holly Joseph
MCNOW PAC Treasurer — Edith Miller
Maryland NOW Council Representative — Jeannette Feldner
Maryland NOW Council Representative — Vacant
(MCNOW has two rep seats)
Committees | Task Forces (volunteer positions, not elected)
Membership Chair — Jeannette Feldner
Membership Committee Member — Abby Chough
Action Alerts — Lisa Seigel
Legislative Chair — Vacant
MCNOW PAC Committee Members — Vacant
MCNOW Wise Women — please join this group if you have wisdom in a particular area or a special skill to offer the group on an as-needed basis. We get requests for help all the time.
TO ADD YOUR NAME TO ONE OF THESE VACANCIES AND/OR TO RSVP
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Wednesday, June 7, 2017, 5:00pm – 7:00pm
- AFL-CIO
- 815 16th Street Northwest
- Washington, DC, 20006
- United States
‘The Freedom to Marry’
With remarks from LGBTQ rights advocate and former Freedom to Marry National Campaign Director Marc Solomon and CWA Legislative Director Shane Larson.
Co-sponsored with DC Labor FilmFest and Pride@Work.
“The Freedom to Marry” chronicles the decades-long battle to win marriage rights for gay and lesbian couples, culminating dramatically at the U.S. Supreme Court.
This is the story of one of the most successful and inspiring movements of our time.
