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November 13, 2002
I’m busy in the darkroom this week.
So, busy yourself with some politics and I’ll be back and fascinating as ever soon.
Announcement for an upcoming free workshop in Austin.
Learn what you can do to save women’s health care funding in Texas.
No Going Back!
Saving women’s health care in a time of crisis
Coalition Conference and Advocacy Training
Saturday, November 23, 2002
Texas Medical Association Auditorium
401 15th Street, Austin, Texas
You can make a difference. The Texas Campaign for Women’s Health invites you
to attend this free, day-long conference and advocacy training session. Join
TCWH coalition partners from around the state in a discussion of upcoming
issue battles. Learn what health care advocates are doing in their own
communities to ensure access to affordable health care for women, and find
out what you can do to keep women’s health care on the agenda.
Tentative Agenda
8:00-5:30 pm
Registration
8:45 am
Opening Session Welcome
9:00-10:30 am
Presentation: Election Wrap-up and Legislative Preview
10:30-12:00
Panel Discussion: Regional Issues and Strategies
12:00-1:30 pm
Lunch Special guest speaker on universal healthcare
1:45-2:45 pm
Keynote Speaker Jill Morrison, National Women’s Law Center
3:00-4:30 pm
Panel Discussion Policy Basics
-Review of legislative and budget process
-Points of access for effective health care advocacy
-Rules for lobbying by non-profits
4:30-5:30 pm
The Grassroots Connection: Making a difference at home
Basic skills training in advocacy and community organizing techniques
5:30-7:00 pm
Dinner on your own
7:00 pm
Reception Social gathering for networking at casual local spot
Participants are also invited to attend an informal TCWH strategy session
Sunday morning, November 24, at time and location TBA.
Both events are free and open to the public.
Posted by pogo at November 13, 2002 4:16 PM
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To register:
Mail, fax or email the following information to Lesley Ramsey at
LRamsey@whfpt.org or (512) 448-3373:
Name
Organization
Address
Phone
Fax
Email
Interested in Sunday, Nov. 24 morning strategy session?
___ Yes ___ No
Order boxed lunches $12 each. (Highly recommended!) Choose from:
___ Ham & Swiss ___ Turkey & Provolone ___ Tuna
___ Pimiento Cheese ___ Vegetarian Special ___ Chicken Salad
Return registration form by Friday, November 15, 2002 to:
P.O. BOX 3868
Austin, TX 78764
Fax: (512) 448-4857
LRamsey@whfpt.org
Payment for lunches ordered can be sent with registration, and must be
received by the day of the conference. Cash or check only.
Posted by: tam on November 13, 2002 4:17 PM
all i want is a freakin female president
Posted by: khl on December 8, 2003 8:28 PM
Kirkpatrick/Schlafly ‘04!
Posted by: jacob on December 8, 2003 8:51 PM
Kirkpatrick/Schlafly?!? Now you’re talking… Talking about a freak-y female president!
Of course, as Berke Breathed has taken up cartoons again this ticket might be most appropriate.
Posted by: seth on December 9, 2003 2:33 PM