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CFDW Statewide Meeting held on Feb 4th
"The State of the Unions"
Our February meeting was a great success. We had a luncheon meeting at the Gelston House in East Haddam.
"Lori J. Pelletier, Secretary-Treasurer of the Connecticut AFL-CIO, spoke on "The State of the Unions." Her emphasis was on the interdependence of unions and the Democratic Party. The benefits won by the labor unions were for all, not just union members. Today, the unions are fighting to preserve the results of those struggles. " (quote from minutes written by Aleta Looker)
Lori Santos from the Shoreline League shared about their February 1st meeting with speaker Judy Tabar, President and CEO of Planned Parenthood of Southern New England. The meeting fell on the Wednesday when the Komen Foundation declared it would cut off funding to Planned Parenthood. We had a spirited discussion about this newest assault on women and an appreciation with social media's influence on the reversal of that decision.
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What's Happening around the State
Shoreline League Annual Green Lifestyle Fair:
To be held on Saturday, March 24, 9am to 3:30pm at the Water's Edge Resort and Spa in Westbrook, CT. The Green Lifestyle Fair will host a wide variety of Exhibitors featuring energy alternatives, eco-friendly products and services. This event provides valuable insight into real world energy choices, financial incentives, conservation initiatives, and the most pressing challenges affecting our environment today. For more information go to SLDW website: SLDW.org
March CFDW Statewide Meeting:
Monday March 26th at 6:30 PM sponsored by the Colchester Club at the Colchester Cragin Memorial Library. Linda Orange, 48th District State Representative, will speak about activities happening in session in the General Assembly. We will be reviewing and taking possible action on a By-Laws change allowing membership to CFDW for those without a local club near to them. For details of the meeting and directions, click on this file: March Meeting
Ella Grasso Recognition Dinner: Saturday April 21st at 6 PM at the Case Mia - Mt. Carmel, East Hartford Ana Gould of East Hartford is our recipient of the Ella Grasso Award. DMV Commissioner Melody Currey will be our guest speaker. Invitations to be sent out by the end of March. Shoreline League's Annual Banquet and Fundraiser May 2nd at 6:30 pm at the Clinton Country Club. SLDW's joyful end of the year party! Speaker and Guest of Honor will be Former Congresswomen Barbara Kennelly. June CFDW Workshop: Saturday June 16th from 9 am to 2 pm Location to be announced.
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National Federation of Democratic Women's Convention in Louisville, KY
The NFDW convention will be held in Louisville, KY from Thursday May 31st to Sunday June 3rd. Go to the NFDW website for the latest information on the convention. The Brown Hotel (click on name to go to website) is an historic beautiful hotel. If you are interested in attending, please book quickly as the rooms have been filling up fast.
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Women's Campaign School at Yale Scholarship
Reminder that the deadline for submitting your application for the full tuition scholarship is March 23rd. This scholarship is for the 4 day (June 11 - 15th) class on campaigning at Women's Campaign School at Yale . For a copy of the application, click here: Application. For more information about the school, go to the WCS website: wcsyale.org
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Communication from Democratic Women Around the Country
The Winter edition of the NFDW Communicator is published. Here is a copy to read: Communicator
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