| Ellis Robinson Returns to Jacksonville to help commemorate Roe v. Wade 39th Anniversary
In 2011, state legislators around the country passed more bills to limit abortion rights than any other year in three decades. Data from the Guttmacher Institute shows 83 laws restricting access to abortion services, nearly four times the number passed in 2010. Deep budget cuts have affected family planning programs, too. http://www.guttmacher.org/statecenter/updates/2011/statetrends22011.html
Ruth’s List of Florida is an organization with the sole purpose of electing pro-choice women to office. They provide training, campaign assistance, early money, and a network of members giving their skills, time, and finances to help women win.
DWIN is a financial supporter of Ruth’s List and to commemorate the 39th anniversary of the Roe v. Wade decision we’re hosting a benefit to raise funds to help continue their work.
Please join us on Sunday, January 22 at the home of Bobbie Nord. We’ll have free food and drinks, lots of conversation and just a few short speeches! Our special guest will be Ellis Robinson of Ruth’s List.
Date: Sunday, January 22
Time: 4:00 to 7:00 p.m.
Place: 1160 Jamaica Road West, Jacksonville, FL 32216 - Link to map: http://g.co/maps/gucnn
Admission: A check in any amount payable to Ruth's List Florida.
Suggested contribution: $50.00 Ruth's List membership.
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• Grow a network of energized, informed Democratic women on the First Coast, Florida
• Provide tools to Democratic women for their empowerment in the political process
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• Increase the number of registered voters and the number of Democratic votes
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Roe v. Wade Commemoration
Sunday, January 22, 2012, 4:00-7:00pm
1160 Jamaica Road West Jacksonville, FL 32216
Guest Speaker: Ellis Robinson, Ruth's List (details in left-hand column)
RSVP: Bobbie Nord, bobbienord@gmail.com or 904-591-7636
DWIN Downtown Luncheon MeetingWednesday, February 8, 2012, 12:00-1:30pm
University Club 1301 Riverplace Blvd. Jacksonville, FL 32207
Buffet Lunch
Members: $18 Non-Members: $20
payable to DWIN
Dress Code: Business Casual, no jeans
RSVP: Bobbie Nord, bobbienord@gmail.com or 904-591-7636
Mardi Gras Gumbo Gala Saturday, February 18, 2012, 7:00-10:00pm
IBEW Union Hall 966 North Liberty St.
Jacksonville, FL
Admission: $20 (advance purchases only) (details in left-hand column)
For tickets contact: Marie Varon, devaron@comcast.net or 904-725-2180
| Become a Member Today General Membership Meetings: 6:30 p.m. every 2 months
(DCDEC HQ located at 4811 Beach Blvd, Suite 103, Jacksonville, Florida 32207). RSVP: bobbienord@gmail.com
DWIN Downtown Luncheons:
12:00 noon on the 2nd Wednesday of each month at the University Club (Riverplace Tower, 1301 Riverplace Boulevard, Jacksonville, Florida). Reservation Required: Contact bobbienord@gmail.com | Officers and Board 2011-2013 | President Grace Gillen
Vice-President Marie Varon
Secretary Bobbie Nord
Treasurer Linda Ellis
| Board Members: Lori Bacon
Ingrid Fluellen
Kim Glasgal LaTasha Green-Cobb Helen Holmberg Lisa King
Susan McCullough Sue Polimeni Betty Reynolds, Region 3 Rep. Kathy Sutherland-Finn Lisa Wright
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