Sunday, Sept. 17 from 4-6 p.m. at the Orcas Public School Cafeteria
— from Gretchen Krampf for Orcas Women’s Coalition —
Orcas Women’s Coalition on the move
Orcas Women’s Coalition (OWC) is a vibrant, energetic network of women and transgender people on Orcas Island, working together to create positive change through progressive reform. We believe in social justice, a healthy environment, healthcare for all, and upholding the Constitution. We make activism fun!
We’re hosting our Fall quarterly meeting on Sunday, September 17 from 4-6 P.M. at the Orcas Public School Cafeteria. Feel free to arrive before 4 p.m. for social networking and light refreshments. The meeting begins promptly at 4 with Opening Exercises, Announcements and Action Team Updates.
After a brief break, Representative Kristine Lytton. 40th Legislative District, will speak with us about women in politics, followed by Q&A.
Action Teams that have dynamic programs and initiatives underway include:
- Political Action and Civic Engagement (PACE),
- Environmental Action (EAT),
- Immigrant Rights,
- Healthcare
Teams in development are:
- Women’s Rights,
- Indigenous Rights,
- Education,
- LGBTQIA,
- Affordable Housing
We invite island women and transgender people to join us to build strong and impactful support for social justice and inclusion. You can sign up to receive notices and updates at www.orcaswomenscoalition.org.
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