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)

www.goodeatsgrocer.com

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!

The election of officers for 2011 was done at the January General Meeting. They new board can be found here under the page listed for contacts. Congratulations and thank you to everyone who attended the meeting and who committed to serve on the board for this coming year.

It was recommended and agreed to at the first board meeting of the year on January 24, 2011, that our General Meetings will be held quarterly instead of monthly. This allows those all of us who have a multitude of commitments between work and family to still be an active part of this group’s focus moving forward with our sites on elections in 2012. The gift of time is something appreciated by this organization and we know how precious that time is for everyone. Making the general meetings less frequent, but still interesting and exciting is our hope in growing this organization. The board has committed to making the best of everyone’s time and efforts for all our events in the coming year.

The menu from Good Eats is available here. Dinner is $15

Please RSVP by Friday, January 7, 2011

with your information (name, contact phone number, menu option) to our PAC Treasurer.

Our November General Meeting

We had our first meeting at the Good Eats Restaurant in midtown on Monday, November 29th. The food was great, the conversation stimulating, and all had interest in what we can do together going forward for 2011. Many attendees shared their concern over what we can do in our communities to improve women’s participation in government in all areas.

The next General meeting of Sacramento NWPC is tenatively scheduled for January 10, 2011, where we will hold elections for Officers for 2011. If you are interested in knowing more about this local caucus, please come to a General meeting, which are always open to all who are interested in women’s issues. Please check out this site for confirmation of our next meeting location and RSVP contact. More information to follow!

Sunday, April 10, 2010:

The Sacramento National Political Women’s Caucus (NWPC) had a wonderful evening of great food, fabulous art and intriguing conversation. Attendees savored light appetizers and an open bar at the Fox and Goose while mingling with elected women representatives, women running for office and other like-minded individuals. Our special guest, the dynamic and inspiring NWPC member Delaine Eastin was very informative. This fundraiser was in conjunction with the NWPCCA State Board meeting that was held last weekend at the Citizen Hotel.

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