Women's Action Coalition of Prince George's County

 

Who We Are Member Organizations Critical Issues WAC Meeting Calendar Calendar of Member Organization Events Membership Application History of  WAC (PDF) Bylaws Contact Us WAC Box 56  College Park, MD 20740 There is a growing strength in women, but its in the forehead, not forearm. - Beverly Sills

Next Meeting - Women’s Action Coalition of Prince George’s County The Women's Action Coalition 2008 Board Meeting is scheduled for Thursday, May 15, 2008, 7:00pm - 9:00pm in the Safeway Conference Room Bowie Town Center. The address is 4101 North View Drive, Bowie, Maryland 20716. We will begin at 7:00 p.m. and plan to end no later than 9:00 p.m. WAC Member Organizations, please send your delegates to represent your organization.  Legislative Wrap Up:  Where Do We Go From Here?   Special Guest Speakers:  Maryland General Assembly Delegates Joanne Benson and Jolene Ivey On Issues affecting Prince George’s County MLAW Discussion:  Michaele Cohen on Becoming Effective Legislative Advocates When: Saturday, June 7th 11:30a – 2:30p Where: Colony South Hotel,                 7401 Surratts Road                Clinton, MD 20735 Cost:  $25  For More Information and to RSVP by May 30th Contact:Terri Reav es   301-350-3689  tnreaves@yahoo.com; Lenita Walker  301 249-4739  lenitawalker@hotmail.com; or Marie Dread    301 952-7095  mcdread@co.pg.md.us   Critical Issues for  WAC Members The Member Organizations of the Women’s Action Coalition of Prince George’s County, Maryland, have identified the following issues as most critical for women and girls in our county.  Read the results. The Women's Action Coalition (WAC) is a network organization in Prince George's County whose goal is to improve the quality of life for women and girls through continual advocacy efforts.  We believe that a united voice gives women the greatest clout.  Our  ultimate goal:  Empower women and girls. The Women's Action Coalition of Prince George's County was organized in 1975 and continues to: Ensure that the Prince George's County Commission for Women is strong and has adequate resources to address the needs of the women in the county. Cosponsor the Prince George's County Women's Fair. Cosponsor the Women's Legislative Briefing Support the Family Crisis Center, Inc.,  of Prince George's County. Influence public policy to ensure the availably of services that meet the needs of women. The Women's Action Coalition meets at least four times a year to: Share organizational plans and priorities Review issues and legislative agendas Determine priorities for the year Plan programs Identify topics for action Design and implement strategies for addressing issues of concern Plan meetings with politicians, community leaders, state leaders, and sources of funding. Priorities are determined on an annual basis by the member organizations. ADD the name of your organization to this impressive list of members. Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority (Prince George's Chapter) American Association of University Women (AAUW) Bowie Area AAUW College Park AAUW Laurel AAUW Business and Professional Women (BPW)        Southern Prince George's BPW Clearinghouse on Women's Issues College Park Women's Club Family Crisis Center, Inc., of Prince George's County Hospice of the Chesapeake Institute for Interactive Instruction    Las Amigas, Inc. - Seat Pleasant Chapter League of Women Voters - Prince George's County Maryland Women's History Project National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Prince George's County Chapter National Council of Negro Women, Prince George's County       Women Business Owners of Prince George's County Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Delta Zeta Zeta Chapter Tau Delta Zeta Chapter, Laurel, Maryland   Officers 2007-2008 President:  Diane Williams VP Programs: Marie Dread VP Membership:  Terri Reaves Secretary:  Linda Fihelly Treasurer:  Diane Hampton Committee Chair: Bylaws:  Sally Lent/Helen Long Website Manager:  Eileen Menton Legislative:  Augustine Pounds Special Issues:  Jill Moss Greenberg

last update 5/2/2008