Hello <<First Name>>,Last week Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed long overdue legislation that will end child marriage in her state. Did you know that child marriage is legal in California?https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2023-08-03/why-child-marriage-is-still-legal-in-california-at-any-age
At our October meeting we will meet child marriage survivor, Mandy Havlik. Mandy works with Unchained At Last, a survivor-led nonprofit organization dedicated to ending forced and child marriage in the United States through direct services and systems change. Come hear her compelling story.
Also at our next meeting, we will be electing a Nominating Committee to recruit and recommend a member for the soon-to-be open position of DWC External Vice President. Officer elections will be held at our February 19 meeting.
A Chair for our Endorsement Committee is also needed. Please reach out with questions about any of these important positions.
We will see you on October 16th. Bring your friends and order dinner. Check in is at 6pm and the meeting starts at 6:30pm. Elijah’s Restaurant is located at 7061 Clairemont Mesa Blvd.Hope to see you there,Cathie Hyatt, 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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