Save the California Commission on the Status of Women!

Sherri Loveland — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 21:01:39 +0000

More than ever before women’s issues are at the forefront of political discourse and action. We need your help to save the California Commission on the Status of Women. Hope you can join us for this very special event!

The California Commission on the Status of Women (CCSW) has been the official voice of California women and girls for the past 47 years, advising the Governor’s administration on gender equity issues. Their main focus is to analyze proposed legislation for the impact it will have on California’s 18.7 million women and girls and then report their findings, serving as a lobbying tool for women in Sacramento. When decision-makers understand how their actions impact men and women differently, they are better prepared to make sound choices.

Since the Governor has proposed eliminating the commission, the only way for the commission to continue their important work will be to receive private funds, which is what the February 22^nd event is all about. Please join us for a special event with Geena Davis supporting the California Commission on the Status of Women!

Date: Wednesday, February 22nd

Time: 5:30 pm VIP Reception/6:30 pm General Reception

Location: Fairmont Hotel – 4500 MacArthur Blvd., Newport Beach CA

Price: $125 individual ticket

Sponsorships: $5,000 Gold $3,000 Silver $1,000 Bronze

RSVP: Melahat at (949) 350-7733 or Melahat@canowfoundation.org

Or, click here to reserve your spot today!

Download the flyer here.

The proposal to eliminate the commission reflects a failure to understand the burdens disproportionately borne by women due to budget cuts, making the commission’s voice critical.

Women make up 50.3% of our state’s population yet have been historically underrepresented and undervalued.

· Only 28% of California legislators are women

· Only one Fortune 500 company in California has a woman CEO

· Only 16 of the top 400 California companies are run by women

· California women earn 84 cents on the dollar compared to their male counterparts; African American women earn 68 cents and Latinas earn 59 cents

· State budget cuts have disproportionately impacted women and children

· 40% of California women will experience intimate partner violence in their lifetime, yet California has stopped funding domestic violence shelters

· IHSS, child care, health care and CalWORKs, serving primarily women and children have all been decimated through the budget cuts

· The highest number of jobs slashed because of the budget cuts here in California have included education, health care and child care – all of which are primarily held by women

Until women are in a place of power to demand equity, they need a voice in the state legislature. For 47 years, that voice has been the Commission. And because they are a nonpartisan voice, leaders from both sides of the aisle listen to them.

We need your help to save the commission! Please join us at this special event and spread the word! Together, we will make sure that the voice of women in California is not silenced!

Obama Administration Approves Rule That Guarantees Near-Universal Contraceptive Coverage

Sherri Loveland — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 18:34:52 +0000

This is from a post by NWPC-CA, dated Sunday, January 22, 2012

Today, in a huge victory for women’s health, Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius announced that most employers will be required to cover contraception in their health plans, along with other preventative services, with no cost-sharing such as co-pays or deductibles. This means that after years of trying to get birth control covered to the same extent that health plans cover Viagra, our country will finally have nearly universal coverage of contraception.

Opponents of contraception had lobbied hard for a broad exemption that would have allowed any religiously-affiliated employer to opt out of providing such coverage. Fortunately, the Obama administration rejected that push and decided to maintain the narrow religious exemption that it initially proposed. Only houses of worship and other religious nonprofits that primarily employ and serve people of the same faith will be exempt.

Join Geena Davis at a Special Event in Orange County on February 22

Sherri Loveland — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 16:56:19 +0000

On February 22^nd, CANOW is doing a special fundraising event at the Fairmount Hotel in Newport Beach with the actress Geena Davis. This event will benefit The California Commission on the Status of Women – a non-partisan organization that promotes equality and justice for all women and girls by advocating on their behalf with the Governor, the Legislature and other public policymakers.

In his 2012/2013 Budget Proposal, Governor Jerry Brown announced the elimination of the California Commission on the Status of Women-the ONLY state agency that for 47 years has been mandated to advocate for gender equity in state governance.

Please join California NOW, the Women’s Foundation of California, the American Association of University Women (CA), U.S. National Committee for UN Women and the National Women’s History Project in support of the Commission’s work on behalf of California women.

NWPC CA to Hold Appointments Training

Sherri Loveland — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 20:51:42 +0000

Join speaker Mona Pasquil, Appointments Secretary to Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr., as she leads this two-hour workshop that will leave you informed about the appointments process and knowledgeable about how to complete the appointments application.

This training is open to all interested in being appointed!

Event Info:

Altadena Library
600 East Mariposa St.|
Altadena, CA 91001

Friday, February 17, 2012

6:30p – 8:30p

To register here or visit www.nwpcca.org.

Emily’s List Candidate Training: November 16 & 19!

Sherri Loveland — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 18:37:15 +0000

Emily’s List and Run Women Run are inviting pro-choice Democratic woman who are running or considering running for public office to a Candidate Training in San Diego. EMILY’s List is a national political donor network and political resource that created the Political Opportunity Program (POP) to recruit, train and support pro-choice Democratic women ready to wage and win viable campaigns for state and local offices.

EMILY’s List candidate trainings is being offered in San Diego, Wednesday on November 16th and in LA on Saturday, November 19.

We would like to extend an invitation for you or someone you know to participate in this training. Whether you are currently serving in office or just beginning to think about running for elective office, this training will provide pro-choice Democratic women with the skills and inspiration needed to successfully run for office.

The program, including materials and meals is free, however space is limited! Partial participation is not possible – you must make a commitment to attend the full-day program from 9:00 AM -5:00 PM in order to be allocated a seat at the training. POP staff are experienced political strategists, former campaign workers, and even former candidates.

Please respond to this invitation by registering for the training at the link below and a logistics email will follow your registration:

http://emilyslist.org/programs/pop/form/pop_southern_california_training/

We hope you or someone you know will be able to join us. If you have any questions, or would like further details, please contact Jessica Byrd at 202-326-1400 or jbyrd@emilyslist.org

NWPC – EMMA Awards This Sunday!

Sherri Loveland — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 23:04:41 +0000

Network With Prominent Members of the Media, Elected Officials, and Community Leaders
at the EMMA’s (Exceptional Merit in Media Awards)

Date: Sunday, November 6, 2011

Time: 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Location: Ahmanson Ballroom at the Skirball Cultural Center in Los Angeles

Tickets:

$100 for 1 ticket
$175 for 2
$300 for 4

Refreshments will be served

Visit the NWPC – National website for details

NWPC-CA Supports Assemblymember Betsy Butler for re-election to Assembly District

Sherri Loveland — Mon, 26 Sep 2011 20:08:14 +0000

The National Women’s Political Caucus of California (NWPC) has announced its endorsement of Assemblymember Betsy Butler, who is running for re-election in California State Assembly District 50.

“We are proud to support Assemblymember Betsy Butler,” said Teray Stephens, President of NWPC California. “Not only has Betsy been a long-time active member and leader of NWPC, but she embodies the goals of our organization.”

Stephens continued, “Betsy has advocated for women her entire career, encouraged women to become involved in the political process and helped them succeed. Now, as an elected woman herself, she is fighting for equality, reproductive freedom and an end to violence and discrimination against women. Betsy is one of us.”

Demonstrating her commitment to these values, Assemblymember Butler authored legislation to ban the use of Bisphenol-A (BPA) in baby bottles and sippy cups which has been approved by both houses of the Legislature and was recently sent to the Governor for signature.

“We commend Assemblymember Butler for her work to protect infants and children and her continuing fight for stronger consumer protection laws,” said Stephens. “In the Assembly, Betsy has fought for legislation to expand health care coverage for women, promote mammography screening information and ensure that law enforcement agencies who collect rape kit evidence share that information with the Department of Justice.”

Assemblymember Butler is a former President of the NWPC-LA Westside Chapter. During her tenure, she helped grow her chapter’s membership to one of the largest in the state and worked with chapters throughout California to support candidate and campaign training programs targeted toward women seeking to become more involved in the political process.

“I am honored to have the support of NWPC,” said Assemblymember Butler. ”Not only am I a long time member of the organization, I am extremely proud of the work NWPC does to involve women in the political process, support women candidates and promote policies for equality, reproductive freedom and the eradication of violence and discrimination in our society.”

Assemblymember Butler has served as a mentor to women seeking election to political offices at all levels of government. She has raised tens of thousands of dollars for NWPC and women candidates and has promoted career options for women in the political, non-profit and public service sectors.

“Betsy Butler is a dedicated advocate who is committed to do the work to help elect and promote women, in politics and in life. She is a leader and a fighter for public policies that help women, families and all Californians,” concluded Stephens.

Monthly Members’ Meeting: September 19

Sherri Loveland — Wed, 07 Sep 2011 21:20:58 +0000

Join us for our monthly members’ meeting on Monday, September 19 at Mimi’s Cafe in Anaheim. Guest Speaker: Greg Diamond

Visit our Calendar page for details.

Attend the EMMA Awards November 6

Sherri Loveland — Mon, 05 Sep 2011 22:52:56 +0000

Mark your calendars for the 2011 NWPC Exceptional Merit in Media Awards (EMMAs)! The EMMAs honor and reward journalists and media outlets in radio, television, print and the internet that inform and educate the public about critical issues that impact women’s lives. This year, the EMMAs will be held on November 6, 2011 at the Skirball Center in Los Angeles.Anyone can submit projects for an EMMA award, but they must be submitted by September 23. Submissions will be judged by a panel of celebrities, academics and journalists.

Information on ticket sales and award submissions can be found at the National website of NWPC.

NWPC Joins Coalition of Women’s Organizations

Sherri Loveland — Wed, 31 Aug 2011 23:31:25 +0000

A national coalition of national women’s organizations, including the National Women’s Political Caucus, representing millions of women across the U.S., announced a campaign entitled “HerVotes” to counter the attacks on women’s economic and health security laws by mobilizing women voters in 2012. The “HER” (Health and Economic Rights) Rights at stake are of the top 10 historic laws that impact women’s lives and security, including Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, the Affordable Care Act and Title X. For a list of participating orgs and more details, visit Ms. Magazine.