Hello ,Hope you enjoyed our April meeting. Following are the minutes along with the resources as promised. If you don't see something you need, don't hesitate to reach out!
April General Membership Meeting
President Cathie Hyatt calls to order 6:30pm
Approval of Agenda M: Susan P.
Candidate Comments
Heather Ferbert candidate for SD City Attorney - HeatherFerbert.com
Dr Brenda Miller candidate for Grossmont Healthcare District Zone 3
Brian Maienschein candidate for SD City Attorney
Lori Saldaña candidate for Central Committee
Darshana Patel candidate for State Assembly District 76 - www.PatelforAssembly.com
Joseph Rocha candidate for State Assembly District 76 - www.RochaforAssembly.com
TX ruling on abortion pills visit PlannedParenthood.com to get involved
Statement on Fletcher allegations and resignation
Explanation regarding DWC statement re: Nathan Fletcher - External VP Dr. Tiffany Boyd-Hodgson
Susan Peinado - Motion for DWC to sign onto statement
Unanimous approval
Club signs on - will be added to club website
Sexual Assault Awareness Month
What is Denim Day? - Lori Saldaña, California Assembly member (retired)
Denim Day 2023 is 4/26
Susan Peinado - motions for DWC to sign onto SAAM resolution
Ann voices concern over verbiage “eliminate vs process” rape kits
Unanimous Approval
Earth Day
Sea Level Rise for Transportation Infrastructure - Destiny Preston, Encinitas-based climate activist and Sea Level Rise Lead at Caltrans
Q&A
Stronger Tenant Protection
Asma Abdi (she/her), PANA - presentation A[email protected]
Request for the DWC to sign on to PANA’s letter to the City Council in support of stronger tenant protection
Susan Peinado motions for DWC to sign onto letter
Unanimous Approval
SB 474
Jean-Huy Tran, #TeamJustice - addressing prison commissary price gouging
Request for the DWC to sign on as supporters of SB474
Ann Crosby motions for DWC to sign on to support SB474
Unanimous Approval
Officer Reports
President, Cathie Hyatt for Treasurer, Beatrice Cubitt -
$4553 in bank
$1000 expense CA Women’s List
$1500 expense Roosevelt Dinner
$100 donation CA Women’s Museum
Membership Director, Patricia Wojdowski
3 new members
Currently over 100 members
Presidential Report
Aftershock documentary about Black maternal mortality
Postcards to support libraries available
Discounted tickets to “The 19th” at The Old Globe Theatre with code word GOLD, closes Sunday
Announcements
Leila Khader SEIU-UHW Organzier
WHAT: Rally of 500 workers and Press Conference to Support SB525, a bill that will establish a min. wage of $25 for healthcare workers
WHERE: *Sharp Grossmont Hospital, 5555 Grossmont Center Dr, La Mesa, 91942 (parking lot of shopping center + sidewalk)
TIME: 11-1pm
UC Berkeley Labor Center Report: https://laborcenter.berkeley.edu/proposed-health-care-minimum-wage-increase/
Destiny Preston
State Hoover commission conducting hearings re The California Environmental Quality Act- 3rd one scheduled 4/27
Susan Peinado
4/29 Labor Summit @ Hilton - tickets here
Adjourned 8:26pm M:Susan Peinado
Next meeting May 15, 2023
We look forward to seeing you at our May 15th meeting!Cathie Hyatt (she/her) President[email protected]
The purpose of the Democratic Woman’s Club of San Diego County is to amplify women's issues through education and advocacy and to foster active interest in the Democratic Party, supporting the party platforms, contributing to party leadership and responsibility, providing a constructive role for the volunteer in Democratic politics, and developing an activist base.
We demand equality of opportunity, a level playing field, and fair and equal treatment for all.We are dismantling the patriarchy.
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