Women's Action Coalition of Prince George's County

 

Who We Are

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Critical Issues

WAC Meeting Calendar

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History of  WAC (PDF)

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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)
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