“Women’s Education and Women’s Empowerment: Women Address Lack of Representation in 2012.”
Tallahassee, Florida – The Democratic Women’s Club of Florida, Inc., announced today that Communications Chair will speak tonight at Florida State University in Tallahassee. Legislative Chair Maureen McKenna said, “This year’s National Women’s History Month Theme is “Women’s Education – Women’s Empowerment” and the issues addressed in the film Miss Representation speak to the challenges women face in 2012.”
Rachel Pienta serves as Communications Chair for the Democratic Women’s Club of Florida, Inc. She is also a contributing writer on gender issues, politics, and public policy for the Florida Progressive Coalition. In 2011, her writing on women and political advocacy was featured in the edited collection The 21st Century Motherhood Movement: Mothers Speak Out on Why We Need to Change the World and How to Do It. She is currently working on a Women’s Studies book for the McGraw Hill Taking Sides series.
Tonight: Miss Representation
Mar 19, 2012
Women's History Month | 8:00PM
Co-sponsored by Strozier Library. This documentary explores how the media contributes to the under-representation of women.
The film Miss Representation, explores the under-representation of women in positions of power and influence in America, and challenges the media's limited portrayal of what it means to be a powerful woman.
Director: Jennifer Siebel Newsom
Cast: Margaret Cho, Lisa Ling, Gavin Newsom
1hr 25min - Documentary
A panel discussion follows the Monday showing in the main theater of the Askew Student Life Center. 2011 | NR | 85 min.
Free for FSU Students and the General Public!
The showing on Monday will be followed by a panel of guests including:
• Dr. Rachel Pienta – Women’s Studies Program
• Dr. Jennifer Proffitt – School of Communication
• Sara Howard – College of Humanities and Visual Arts, Theater & Dance.
• Elizabeth Polcha – English Department
• Lanetra Bennett – Reporter from WCTV News
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Showing posts with label The Democratic Women's Club of Florida. Show all posts
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Monday, March 19, 2012
Friday, January 6, 2012
“The Democratic Women’s Club of Florida, Inc. Calls on Florida Legislature to be Fair to Floridians in 2012”
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Tallahassee, Florida – In preparation for the opening day of the Florida legislative session, the Democratic Women’s Club of Florida, Inc., has released its 2012 legislative agenda, which outlines the organization’s main priority for the year – fairness for all Floridians.
“In 2011, Floridians were under attack on all fronts – our state’s citizens were fair game for the Florida Legislature,” said DWCF, Inc. President Janet Goen. Goen said, “In 2012, the Democratic Women’s Club of Florida, Inc. calls on the elected officials of Florida to keep fairness paramount in their actions while in Tallahassee.”
DWCF, Inc. Legislative Director Dr. Maureen McKenna stated, “Republican legislators and Florida’s job-killing governor “Pink Slip Rick” have attacked citizens’ rights on every level. Last year, Florida's citizens stood against an assault on voting rights, reproductive rights, and workers’ rights.” McKenna further asserted, “The war on women is slated to continue in 2012. Legislators seek to limit women’s access to healthcare, curtail our access to the polls, and further inhibit our ability to be productive workers contribute to Florida’s economic growth.”
The Democratic Women’s Club of Florida, Inc. calls for legislators, during the 2012 Legislative Session, to honor the will of Florida’s voters as expressed in the “Fair Districts” Amendments (Amendments 5 and 6) of 2010; to stop the war on women and to cease the continued attacks on women’s access to life-saving reproductive health care; and to support women workers as an important part of revitalizing Florida’s stalled economic engine – including passage of the Equal Rights Amendment.
Members of the Democratic Women’s Club of Florida, Inc. will bring their legislative agenda to Tallahassee in person on February 6 and 7, 2012. Women from throughout the state will bring their call for fairness to the Capitol as part of the DWCF, Inc.’s “Tally Days” – an annual event devoted to awareness, education, and advocacy. For more information, please visit the organization’s website at http://www.democratic-women.org/ or on Facebook at Democratic Women's Club of Florida, Inc.
Tallahassee, Florida – In preparation for the opening day of the Florida legislative session, the Democratic Women’s Club of Florida, Inc., has released its 2012 legislative agenda, which outlines the organization’s main priority for the year – fairness for all Floridians.
“In 2011, Floridians were under attack on all fronts – our state’s citizens were fair game for the Florida Legislature,” said DWCF, Inc. President Janet Goen. Goen said, “In 2012, the Democratic Women’s Club of Florida, Inc. calls on the elected officials of Florida to keep fairness paramount in their actions while in Tallahassee.”
DWCF, Inc. Legislative Director Dr. Maureen McKenna stated, “Republican legislators and Florida’s job-killing governor “Pink Slip Rick” have attacked citizens’ rights on every level. Last year, Florida's citizens stood against an assault on voting rights, reproductive rights, and workers’ rights.” McKenna further asserted, “The war on women is slated to continue in 2012. Legislators seek to limit women’s access to healthcare, curtail our access to the polls, and further inhibit our ability to be productive workers contribute to Florida’s economic growth.”
The Democratic Women’s Club of Florida, Inc. calls for legislators, during the 2012 Legislative Session, to honor the will of Florida’s voters as expressed in the “Fair Districts” Amendments (Amendments 5 and 6) of 2010; to stop the war on women and to cease the continued attacks on women’s access to life-saving reproductive health care; and to support women workers as an important part of revitalizing Florida’s stalled economic engine – including passage of the Equal Rights Amendment.
Members of the Democratic Women’s Club of Florida, Inc. will bring their legislative agenda to Tallahassee in person on February 6 and 7, 2012. Women from throughout the state will bring their call for fairness to the Capitol as part of the DWCF, Inc.’s “Tally Days” – an annual event devoted to awareness, education, and advocacy. For more information, please visit the organization’s website at http://www.democratic-women.org/ or on Facebook at Democratic Women's Club of Florida, Inc.
Saturday, July 23, 2011
Wakulla Democrats are Golden!
On Thursday, August 4th, Wakulla Democrats will travel to Tallahassee to honor two of their own when Wakulla Sheriff David Harvey and Mrs. Joan Hendrix are recognized as 2011 "Golden Democrats" at the Capital City Democratic Women's Club Golden Democrat Lunch at the Leon County Civic Center.
What a great way to celebrate President Obama's birthday!
Mrs. Joan Hendrix currently serves as secretary of both the Wakulla Democratic Executive Committee and the Wakulla Democratic Women’s Club.
Mrs. Hendrix also serves the Wakulla community as President of the Citizens for the Humane Treatment of Animals (CHAT). In that role, she writes a weekly column for the Wakulla News and educates the community about animals and pets in our county.
In 2008, Mrs. Hendrix was a tireless volunteer for the Obama for President campaign efforts in Wakulla County. She served as office manager for the campaign headquarters and supervised the work of dozens of local volunteers.
Mrs. Hendrix also serves as the VAN administrator for the Wakulla County DEC. She also serves as the Precinct Captain Coordinator. In that role, she organizes and advises precinct representatives throughout the county.
Mrs. Joan Hendrix is a hands-on, active Democrat. Wakulla County has been truly fortunate that she made her home here. Mrs. Hendrix exemplifies Democratic service and the Democrats of Wakulla County are proud to nominate her for this year’s recognition.
The Capital City Democratic Women's Club has released the following information about the event:
The Capital City Democratic Women’s Club is sponsoring our 7th Annual Golden Democrat Luncheon on August 4, 2011 at 12 noon at the Tallahassee-Leon County Civic Center. This event is being held as an annual fundraiser for the Club where Democrats from the surrounding counties in the Big Bend are honored for 30+ years of service to their communities and the Democratic cause. Proceeds from this event will be used to provide campaign support to candidates, scholarships for college bound students and other programs of the Club.
Honorees will include: Barbara Hobbs, Tom Rollins, Bishop Holifield, Karen Woodall, Imogene Roach, Alma Gonzales and Steve Beasley from Leon; Jeanette Wynn from Gadsden; Joan Hendrix and David Harvey from Wakulla; Judy Mount, Carolyn Munroe-West from Jackson; Shirley Washington from Jefferson; Elesta Pritchett and Jayne Scott from Madison; and others yet to be confirmed. Past honorees will also be recognized.
The keynote speaker for the luncheon is DeeDee Smith, wife of the Florida Democratic Party Chair, Rod Smith of Alachua County, Florida. Tickets for this event are $40 per person and tables may be purchased for $300 each. For more information, please email capitalcitydemocraticwomen@gmail.com or contact Dianne Williams-Cox, President at 850.556.0627.
Tickets for the Wakulla Democrats' table at the event may be purchased from Wakulla Democratic Executive Committee Treasurer Mrs. Verna Brock. Please contact her at 850-421-3730 or 850-212-3131.
What a great way to celebrate President Obama's birthday!
Mrs. Joan Hendrix currently serves as secretary of both the Wakulla Democratic Executive Committee and the Wakulla Democratic Women’s Club.
Mrs. Hendrix also serves the Wakulla community as President of the Citizens for the Humane Treatment of Animals (CHAT). In that role, she writes a weekly column for the Wakulla News and educates the community about animals and pets in our county.
In 2008, Mrs. Hendrix was a tireless volunteer for the Obama for President campaign efforts in Wakulla County. She served as office manager for the campaign headquarters and supervised the work of dozens of local volunteers.
Mrs. Hendrix also serves as the VAN administrator for the Wakulla County DEC. She also serves as the Precinct Captain Coordinator. In that role, she organizes and advises precinct representatives throughout the county.
Mrs. Joan Hendrix is a hands-on, active Democrat. Wakulla County has been truly fortunate that she made her home here. Mrs. Hendrix exemplifies Democratic service and the Democrats of Wakulla County are proud to nominate her for this year’s recognition.
The Capital City Democratic Women's Club has released the following information about the event:
The Capital City Democratic Women’s Club is sponsoring our 7th Annual Golden Democrat Luncheon on August 4, 2011 at 12 noon at the Tallahassee-Leon County Civic Center. This event is being held as an annual fundraiser for the Club where Democrats from the surrounding counties in the Big Bend are honored for 30+ years of service to their communities and the Democratic cause. Proceeds from this event will be used to provide campaign support to candidates, scholarships for college bound students and other programs of the Club.
Honorees will include: Barbara Hobbs, Tom Rollins, Bishop Holifield, Karen Woodall, Imogene Roach, Alma Gonzales and Steve Beasley from Leon; Jeanette Wynn from Gadsden; Joan Hendrix and David Harvey from Wakulla; Judy Mount, Carolyn Munroe-West from Jackson; Shirley Washington from Jefferson; Elesta Pritchett and Jayne Scott from Madison; and others yet to be confirmed. Past honorees will also be recognized.
The keynote speaker for the luncheon is DeeDee Smith, wife of the Florida Democratic Party Chair, Rod Smith of Alachua County, Florida. Tickets for this event are $40 per person and tables may be purchased for $300 each. For more information, please email capitalcitydemocraticwomen@gmail.com or contact Dianne Williams-Cox, President at 850.556.0627.
Tickets for the Wakulla Democrats' table at the event may be purchased from Wakulla Democratic Executive Committee Treasurer Mrs. Verna Brock. Please contact her at 850-421-3730 or 850-212-3131.
Thursday, October 7, 2010
What is a Democratic Women's Club?
The Democratic Women’s Club of Florida, Inc. had it’s official beginning in 1956 although there had been individual Democratic women’s clubs in our state for many years.
The organizational meeting for a state club took place at the Princess Martha Hotel in St. Petersburg on May 24, 1956, which was the day chosen by Eleanor Roosevelt as Democratic Women’s Day. Eighteen active Democratic Women gathered to do business as the Democratic Women’s Club of Florida and to receive a Charter from the Secretary of State. We received our charter as a corporation in 1972. In 1980 we joined the National Federation of Democratic Women after attending the two previous conventions. Several of our members have served on National Federation of Democratic Women's committees and held National Federation of Democratic Women's elected positions.
From that small beginning in 1956, under the leadership of its first President, Mrs. James Haley of Bradenton, The Democratic Women’s Club of Florida, Inc. now consists of nine regions, representing over 40 clubs.
The DWCF was formed to bring together all Democratic Women’s Clubs in Florida to provide a forum for discussion of public matters, to support qualified candidates for public office and to encourage qualified Democratic women to seek elected office.
The spirit of volunteerism is just as alive today as it was 48 years ago. Members and guests are trained in leadership and campaign skills through a variety of curricula offerings, recruit women to run for political office, both elective and appointed, and manage campaigns with computer and Internet technology. The Legislative Committee serves as the hub of activities during the Legislative Session as members monitor and lobby for or against legislation that has a dramatic impact on the lives of the citizens of Florida and particularly the women of Florida. Our goal is Equal Representation from the Court House to the White House and no less! (r
The organizational meeting for a state club took place at the Princess Martha Hotel in St. Petersburg on May 24, 1956, which was the day chosen by Eleanor Roosevelt as Democratic Women’s Day. Eighteen active Democratic Women gathered to do business as the Democratic Women’s Club of Florida and to receive a Charter from the Secretary of State. We received our charter as a corporation in 1972. In 1980 we joined the National Federation of Democratic Women after attending the two previous conventions. Several of our members have served on National Federation of Democratic Women's committees and held National Federation of Democratic Women's elected positions.
From that small beginning in 1956, under the leadership of its first President, Mrs. James Haley of Bradenton, The Democratic Women’s Club of Florida, Inc. now consists of nine regions, representing over 40 clubs.
The DWCF was formed to bring together all Democratic Women’s Clubs in Florida to provide a forum for discussion of public matters, to support qualified candidates for public office and to encourage qualified Democratic women to seek elected office.
The spirit of volunteerism is just as alive today as it was 48 years ago. Members and guests are trained in leadership and campaign skills through a variety of curricula offerings, recruit women to run for political office, both elective and appointed, and manage campaigns with computer and Internet technology. The Legislative Committee serves as the hub of activities during the Legislative Session as members monitor and lobby for or against legislation that has a dramatic impact on the lives of the citizens of Florida and particularly the women of Florida. Our goal is Equal Representation from the Court House to the White House and no less! (r
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