The Women’s Network
Fifth Annual Forum
with Democratic Senate Candidate Panel
and 2009 Annual Meeting
The Women’s Network held its
fifth annual forum on November 14,
in Shelbyville at the
Claudia Sanders Dinner House. The program, “Yes, We Can!” addressed poverty, illiteracy, unemployment
and the cycle of imprisonment
in our communities by bringing together experts on
those topics.
State Auditor Crit Luallen, recognized nationally as one of 2009's Public Officials of the Year, was the featured speaker. Also featured was a special appearance by new State Senator Robin Webb.Terry Brooks PhD., Executive Director
of Kentucky Youth Advocates,
opened the forum with a keynote
speech on “How Poverty and Adversity
Affect Children in our Society.”
An open forum for U.S. Senate
Candidates was held. Candidates Jack Conway, Maurice Sweeney, Darlene Fitzgerald Price, and Daniel Mongiardo participated.
The Women’s Network Annual
Business Meeting followed the forum.
The Political Action Committee of The Women’s Network, a statewide organization of politically active women held its annual banquet and fundraising dinner on Friday, May 8, 2009 at the Galt House in Louisville. Network members and a host of Democratic dignitaries welcomed keynote speaker, Anna Eleanor Roosevelt, granddaughter of Franklin D. Roosevelt, America’s 32nd President. This is the third major fundraising event for the Women’s Network. Over four hundred attended. The event raised $50,000.
The Women’s Network is dedicated to achieving a society that is both free and fair, embracing the Four Freedoms set forth by Franklin D. Roosevelt in 1941: Freedom of speech and expression, Freedom to worship God in their own way, Freedom from want, Freedom from fear.
The Kentucky’s Women’s Network, a statewide organization, was launched five years ago to advance Democratic principles and increase citizen participation in the political process as voters, volunteers, and candidates. Currently the organization has over 900 members statewide with significant chapters in Lexington, Northern Kentucky, Louisville, Paducah and Frankfort.
The Women’s Network,
Advocates for Democratic Principles, is dedicated to
the achievement of a society that is both free and fair, embracing
the Four Freedoms set forth by Franklin D. Roosevelt and the
Core Principles of the Democratic Party.
The Network seeks to recapture and promote
the principles that historically have distinguished the Democratic
Party as the party that reflects true American MORAL VALUES.
It is the Party of inclusion and diversity that uses the word
"compassion" honestly, ensures a safety net for
those who are not able to help themselves, and pays attention
to the needs of working men and women and their families.
Historically, the Democratic Party has been the party of prosperity
for the vast body of citizens, rather than the few.
The Women’s Network is committed to activating Kentucky women to take part in the political process, strengthening their influence and inclusion in policy- making decisions
We invite you to join this rapidly growing statewide organization. Help us expand our positive influence on local, state and national elections and educate Kentuckians about what Democrats stand for—true American values. Help us involve thousands of women in the grass roots efforts to improve the lives of women and families by supporting the Democratic Party, its principles, and candidates who abide by the principles.
Network member Kathy Groob Launches
Women’s Political Blog/Website
to Help Women Running for Office
Working on a national scale, ElectWomen Magazine is the first independent, comprehensive magazine-style blog/website that offers women running for office a place to obtain resources, links to training, workshops, books and advice, statistics and even the ability to blog or e-mail questions. In addition, the site features an assemblage of women candidates and elected officials that share their stories and will answer questions. The site can be accessed at www.ElectWomen.com.
