Thank you to Debra Ortiz for her passionate talk about the state of women’s, men’s, and children’s health and welfare issues. Discussing how those that have the most to lose are also those with the least political clout in society, women and the poor. They are threatened in the current political tug-a-war in Washington. The information of what is at stake is more than just dollars in budgets, but one of ideologies. They are using funding for key programs benefitting those same disadvantage sectors of our society to railroad their support of the richest sectors, further deepening the gap of living standards and access to basic human needs. The aggressiveness to assert their platforms of budget reform, being on all or nothing terms, is not beneficial to those that should be helped the most. It is a winner take all mentality with no room for sharing, no matter who suffers. This need for basic services is only growing as the economy has sunk over the past few years with recovery eeking its way back. It was both informative and alarming. Thank you also to members of the board who put this event together and thank you to our member and guest attendees.
Our April General Meeting was well attended!
Sacramento National Women’s Political Caucus
Presents
Why Gender Matters
A discussion on the importance of electing women to public office
Featuring
Deborah Ortiz
Join us for a conversation about the stalled progress of women in Congress and the State Legislature, and the effect on women’s well-being across the country. Guest speakers include a representative of women’s health services and a beneficiary of state and federal assistance programs.
Deborah Ortiz, former California State Assembly member, Senator and current Vice President of Public Affairs for Planned Parenthood Mar Monte, will discuss the current assault on women’s reproductive rights. Also, hear how reductions in government aid programs affect families and listen to a single mom explain how these key services help her family succeed. Questions and open discussion will be encouraged. Admittance includes light appetizers and a no-host beverage service.
When: Monday, April 11, 2011
General meeting 6:00pm, program 6:30pm
Where: Good Eats Grocer & Kitchen
3145 Folsom Blvd., Sacramento, CA 95816
(Between Alhambra & Seville)
Cost: $10 Advance/ $12 Door
$25 Sponsorship with recognition
Space is limited – reservations recommended (pre-payment required). All proceeds go to Sacramento National Women’s Political Caucus, a local caucus dedicated to encouraging, educating and endorsing women’s and children’s rights and the women representatives who fight for those values.
Students are encouraged to attend!
