2009 Women's Legislative Briefing
Sponsored by the Montgomery County Commission for Women
and Women's organizations from across the state of Maryland
KEYNOTE SPEAKER:
Congresswoman Donna Edwards
Representative for Maryland's 4th Congressional District
TIME: 12:30 - 5 p.m.
NEW LOCATION: University of Maryland, Shady Grove Campus, Bldg II, 9630 Gudelsky Drive, Rockville, Maryland
The Women's Legislative Briefing will conclude with a reception providing guests the opportunity to meet with County and State elected officials and to network with advocates and representatives of other women's organizations.
FEATURED WORKSHOPS:
- Working for Economic Equity
(flexible leave, paid family leave, and other work-life issues)
- Securing Our Future
(Social Security, pension reform, and other issues regarding family economic security)
- Protecting Women and Families
(family law, child support/custody issues, domestic violence, and sexual assault)
- Ensuring Women's Health
(universal health care coverage, women's health, including reproductive health)
- Working for Economic Equity
(flexible leave, paid family leave, and other work-life issues)
- Negotiating the Legislative Process
(introduction to the budget and legislative process)
- Achieving Elected and Appointed Office
(from judgeships, the Board of Education, to the legislature)
REGISTER NOW!
THIS EVENT IS FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.
PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED.
For more information, please contact the
Montgomery County Commission for Women at 240-777-8330.
www.montgomerycountymd.gov/cfw
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