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Urban Nights – Friday, June 4th

Come and join the Canadian Women Voters Congress and BC Youth Parliament on Friday, June 4 at Heritage Hall for ‘Urban Nights’, a fundraiser for the Women’s Campaign School.

Urban Nights will be an evening of wine and cheese, wonderful guest speakers, music and a silent and live auction. Tickets are only $25 or $150 for a table of six.

Reserve your space today.  Invite your friends to join you for a fun night out and support our Women’s Campaign School.

We are happy to have the following guests at our event:

Featured Speaker: Christy Clark: The host of the “Christy Clark Show” on CKNW, and former Deputy Premier of British Columbia. http://www.christyclark.ca/

MC: Nitya Iyer: human rights lawyer and President of Westcoast LEAF

Auctioneer: Jonathan Scott of Maynards Fine Art and Antiques

Announcing a few of the auction lots:

1. Vancouver Sports-Adventure Package
2. Vancouver Family Fun Package
3. Victoria Get-Away Package

Order your tickets now using our secure link or contact Paula Larson at 604-533-3938.

Find your Voice – workshop on May 8

“We get so much training at work but we never get anything like this.  This is exactly what I need!”

These were the words of one of the attendees at the very popular and successful CWVC hosted workshop on Saturday, May 8 with Certified Integral Coach and Professional Speaker, Deborah Rossouw.

Twenty-five women kicked off their weekend with a boost of energy by participating in this workshop held at the YWCA.

Many thanks to all who attended and to Deborah for her inspirational teachings!

Honouring CWVC Founder Audrey Paterson

In partnership with the Paterson family, the CWVC is proud to announce the creation of the Audrey Paterson Award Fund, an endowment through the Vancouver Foundation, to support women in educational programs in politics and leadership, including the Women’s Campaign School.

Donations to the fund may be made by credit card online through the secure link at Canada Helps or by cheque made out to the Canadian Women Voters Congress, designating the Audrey Paterson Award Fund.

To donate online go to the secure link at Canada Helps and select Audrey Paterson Award.

Mail cheques to Audrey Paterson Award Fund – CWVC, c/o Accountable Books, 19959 48 Avenue, Langley, BC, V3A 3L2.

For more information about the fund, please contact Past President Bernice Davidson: fund@womenvoters.ca

Also, please join us May 29 for Celebration of Audrey Paterson’s life:

Saturday, May 29, 2010, 2:00 – 4:00 pm
Chapel of the Ephiphany, Vancouver School of Theology (UBC)
6030 Chancellor Boulevard

For more information, please contact Past President and Co-Founder of the Women’s Campaign School, Charlene Brisson at 778-928-4888.

Featured Graduate – Margaret Page, Professional Coach

Margaret Page is a professional coach who works with  entrepreneurs, athletes, business people and professionals. Margaret is a member of the International Coaching Federation and graduate of CoachU. A graduate of the 2007 Women’s Campaign School, Margaret recently made a significant donation to the Canadian Women Voters Congress in honour of the Honourary Co-Chair of the Women’s Campaign School, Linda Reid, MLA, who inspires [more . . .]

Please donate and help us continue our work!

Please make a secure online donation today to support the Congress and the Women’s Campaign School! You can make a single donation, or better yet, sign up to become a monthly donor and help sustain our organization.

Urban Nights Fundraiser – Tickets available now!

The Canadian Women Voters Congress and BC Youth Parliament announce

Urban Nights

Join us for a fundraising evening in support of the Canadian Women Voters Congress, with special guest, Christy Clark, host of the “Christy Clark Show” on CKNW and YWCA Woman of Distinction in 2009.

The evening will include a live auction, a silent auction and some special surprises

Where:

Heritage Hall, 3102 Main Street (at 15^th Avenue), Vancouver

When:

Friday, June 4, 7:30 pm – 11:30 pm

Tickets are limited and only $25. Order yours now to avoid disappointment!

Order tickets securely online, or by phone through Paula Larson, Certified Professional Bookkeeper at 604-533-3938.

We look forward to seeing you.

Upcoming Workshop – only 8 spots left!

Find Your Voice – Tips to hold your ground with power and dignity,

with Deborah Rossouw

The aim of this workshop is for you to:

• Gain awareness of how the unconscious mind impacts communication style
• Learn to distinguish your true voice from the pseudo voice
• Walk away with some tips on how to hold your ground with power and dignity

Registration fees:  Members $30; Non-members $40

Saturday, May 8, 8:00 am to 12:00 pm at the YWCA, 535 Hornby Street, Vancouver

Coffee/tea and refreshments will be served.

Featured Graduate – Kathleen Speakman

Acting Executive Director of the BC Centre for Non-Profit Management and Sustainability

Kathleen Speakman spoke to us recently about her experience attending the Women’s Campaign School in 2004. Although she did not enter politics, she learned valuable leadership skills through the training she received.

Kathleen Speakman has invested her career in not-for-profit and philanthropic organizations across Canada. After a decade [more...]

New Cards designed for the Canadian Women Voters Congress

We are grateful to local artist and community leader, Eileen Mosca, for her generous donation of arwork and production of cards for the CWVC. [see card]

We asked Eileen to design a card using a quotation from Nellie McClung, one of the Famous Five who was elected to the Alberta Legislature in 1921. We chose the quotation: “I want to leave something behind when I go; some small legacy of truth, some word that will shine in a dark place.”

Thank you Eileen! We are excited to have our own cards to use when we thank donors for their contributions to our mission of helping women achieve success in politics and leadership.

Please donate and help us continue our work!

Please make a secure online donation today to support the Congress and the Women’s Campaign School! You can make a single donation, or better yet, sign up to become a monthly donor and help sustain our organization.

Urban Nights – Save the Date!

Mark your calendar for Friday, June 4.  We are partnering with BC Youth Parliament to hold a wine and cheese party and fundraiser at Heritage Hall, in Vancouver.  All proceeds will go to our Women’s Campaign School and BC Youth Parliament’s Camp Phoenix.

Tickets are now available — they are limited!  Order yours now to avoid disappointment.  More information about special guests and prizes will be included in next month’s newsletter.

You may order your tickets by credit card online through our secure link at Beanstream electronic payment processing, or contact Paula Larson, certified professional bookkeeper, for other payment arrangements.  Paula may be reached by phone at 604-533-3938 or by e-mail at register@womenvoters.ca

Upcoming Workshops

Saturday morning, May 8, YWCA Vancouver

Find Your Voice – Tips to hold your ground with power and dignity, with Deborah Rossouw

The aim of this workshop is for you to:
• Gain awareness of how the unconscious mind impacts communication style
• Learn to distinguish your true voice from the pseudo voice
• Walk away with some tips on how to hold your ground with power and dignity

Registration Fees: Members:  $30  Non-members:  $40

Saturday, May 8, 8:00 am  to 12:00 pm at the YWCA, 535 Hornby Street, Vancouver.

Coffee/tea and refreshments will be served.

For more information, please see our website under Events.  For more information on Deborah Rossouw, Integral Coach and Speaker, please visit her website at http://deborahrossouw.com/

To register, you may register online with our secure link at Beanstream, a company based in Victoria, BC.  To register by phone, please contact our bookkeeper, Paula Larson, at 604-533-3938.

Wednesday evening, April 14, Vancouver Public Library, Central Branch

Fundraising Workshop with BC Youth Parliament – Exclusively for Members of the Canadian Women Voters Congress and Graduates of the Women’s Campaign School.

One of the most important skills you can learn to create change is to learn to raise funds. Whether it be for a not-for-profit agency, a political campaign, or other projects, learning to ask for support and money is a vital skill.

Join us on Wednesday, April 14 at 6:00 pm for a two-hour fundraising workshop led by the experts at BC Youth Parliament.

We will be creating a fundraising team for the upcoming “Urban Nights” fundraiser on Friday, June 4. This project team will give you hands-on experience in raising money for a worthy cause, our Women’s Campaign School.

Registration is limited to current members and graduates of the Women’s Campaign School.

Not a member? Joining is easy — make a donation to the Congress and you will be a member for one year.  For more information, call 604-533-3938 or e-mail membership@womenvoters.ca

News from the Board

We say good-bye to Amanda Reaume, a director since 2008, as she focuses on her career.  Amanda contributed her skills to the CWVC by managing volunteers for events, writing our newsletter and providing us with many great and creative ideas.  We send our best to you, Amanda!

Serve on our Board of Directors

Interested in working to help to support women in leadership and politics?  Consider joining the board of the Canadian Women Voters Congress!

We are seeking nominations for those interested in joining our dynamic volunteer Board of Directors for a 2-year term at the AGM in June.  Help to shape and develop the organization behind the Women’s Campaign School.

Please forward your resume and contact information for two (2) references to nominations@womenvoters.ca.  Though the Congress welcomes individuals with a broad range of experience, we are currently seeking people with the following skills background:

Governance – Fundraising – Communications – Organizational Development

Application deadline:  April 15, 2010

Please donate!

Please make a donation today through Canada Helps to support the Congress and the Women’s Campaign School!  You have the option of making a single contribution or signing up as a monthly donor using Canada Helps.

The Canadian Women Voters Congress wishes everyone a very Happy New Year as we look forward to an exciting 2010! There is a lot going on we want to share with you in this month’s newsletter and many opportunities to get involved. We hope to see you out at our events this year!

Lights! Camera! Action!

Women Voters Congress Dances with the Octopus!

Please join us for a fun evening for Congress members and special guests, January 26.

• Introducing new Advisory Board Members, Joy MacPhail and Teresa Wat.

• Recognizing, Bernice Davidson, newest honourary member

• Prize draw – a new member will win free registration for our International Women’s Day event, March 6

• Special trailer screening and Q & A with filmmaker Sandy Mayzell on her documentary, “Dancing with the Octopus: Women in Politics in Canada and Beyond”.

Tickets are limited: $10 for members and campaign school graduates; $20 for non-members

Get Involved

The fundraising committee is seeking additional members. If you live in the Metro Vancouver area, have experience in fundraising, or a desire to learn how to fundraise to support programs for women’s success in politics and leadership, please let the chair of the fundraising committee know by sending an email to info@womenvoters.ca.

Save the Date

Please join the CWVC as we celebrate International Women’s Day with an education event on Saturday, March 6 at the Vancouver School of Theology, UBC. Keynote Speaker is Shushma Datt. Workshops and panellists being confirmed. This will be an exciting opportunity for those interested in learning more about women in leadership to come out, network and gain the skills necessary to help you develop as a leader in your workplace or community. Early-bird registration is only $75 until February 21. There will be a limited number of seats, so register early. Registration opens on January 25.

CWVC Advisory Board

Welcoming new members

We would like to welcome Joy MacPhail and Teresa Wat to our Advisory Board!

Joy MacPhail is a former Canadian politician in British Columbia. A long time member of the New Democratic Party, she served as a Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) from 1991 to 2005 and as a Minister of the Crown from 1993-1999, and 2000-2001. Joy MacPhail is currently a media commentator, a lecturer nationally and internationally and is the Chairwoman of OutTV, Canada’s GLBT television channel.

Teresa Wat is the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Operating Officer of Mainstream Broadcasting Corporation CHMB AM1320 and ITM International Top Model Corp. Prior to this position, Ms. Wat was the News Director at Channel M Television (now Omni Television). She was instrumental in successfully launching the first ever live Cantonese, Mandarin and Punjabi daily television news programs.

Education Committee

We would also like to welcome new members of our Education Committee – Natasha Aruliah, Dr. Jean Fraser, and Lara Honrado.  Please visit our website for more about our new committee members.

Thank You!

We can’t do it without you! In 2009, we had a number of donors who made our work possible. Thank you for all your help! Your continued support allows us to keep providing training and opportunities for women in politics and leadership. For a full listing of 2009 donors please visit our website.

Scholarships, Scholarships, Scholarships!

In our December newsletter, we announced our efforts to raise money to sponsor one scholarship to the CWVC Women’s Campaign School per month! Expect an e-mail shortly with some exciting information about our successful December campaign and our efforts in 2010 to ensure that we are able to put on the next Women’s Campaign School, currently scheduled to take place in Fall 2010.

Please donate!

Please make a donation today to support the Congress and the Women’s Campaign School! You have the option of making a single contribution or signing up as a monthly donor using Canada Helps.

The Canadian Women Voters Congress is pleased to look back at an exciting October that featured the rousing success of our Persons’ Day Education Day held in conjunction with The University Women’s Club. Starting this month we will also be featuring interviews with successful women leaders who attended our campaign school.

Featured Student: Sarah Blyth, Vancouver Park Board Commissioner

Prior to running for Park Board, Sarah worked with Eco Café, was employed as a Youth Outreach worker with SPEC (Society for Promoting Environmental Conservation), and worked in Ecuador with the Environmental Youth Alliance. Read more . . .

A Successful Persons’ Day!

On October 17th, we partnered with The University Women’s Club to hold an Education Day. The theme of the day was ‘The politics of women’s lives’. Hosted at Hycroft, the Persons’ Day event was a great success! The event featured an engaging talk by Maureen F. Fitzgerald, PhD and a panel presentation led by Mary Collins and featuring former MP Penny Priddy, Vancouver city councillor Suzanne Anton, the Chair of the Vancouver School Board, Patti Bacchus. Read more . . .

The Canadian Women Voters Congress and the University Women’s Club were honoured to present this event as part of their continued commitment to encouraging, educating and inspiring women as leaders. Thank you to all those who attended and supported us and to our amazing volunteers and sponsors!

Announcing the first member of our new Advisory Board

We are delighted that the Hon. Mary Collins, PC has accepted our invitation to become the first member of our Advisory Board. Our board members and committees will benefit from the mentorship of experienced and successful leaders in politics and other fields.

For more information about Mary Collins and her many accomplishments, please view her biography on our website.

News from the Board of Directors

We are pleased to announce that Grace Smith has been elected in the role of Treasurer for the Canadian Women Voters Congress. With a solid background in finance and business management, Grace Smith will continue to develop appropriate financial oversight for the organization. We now welcome her to a position on the Executive Committee of the board of directors. Special thanks to Lisa Hudson, Board Secretary, for covering the role of Treasurer as our new board members were oriented to their new positions.

At a recent planning day, the board reaffirmed our commitment to our mission: We help women achieve success in politics and leadership. A vision statement and values were also developed and are available on our website. Read more . . .

Donate to the Congress

Please consider making a charitable donation to the Canadian Women Voter Congress. We need your donations more than ever to ensure that we can continue to hold events like the Persons’ Day Education and run the Women’s Campaign School. As we are a registered charity, you will receive a tax receipt for donations of any amount.

Make your donation through Canada Helps securely online and receive your official receipt immediately. Or use the contribution form on our website to mail in a cheque with your information. Download form here.

Membership

We want you to join us! Our membership committee is working on ideas and activities to engage our members. In 2010, we will be holding members only events as well as providing members with priority for educational events. We are working on the details and will post them on our website when they are available.

Become a member by donating to the Congress. You may use the form online , donate through Canada Helps , or send a cheque requesting membership to: Canadian Women Voters Congress, PO Box 4722, VMPO, Vancouver, BC V6B 4A4.

Special Offer

Donate to the Canadian Women Voters Congress before December 31, 2009 and you will be entered into a draw for free registration to our next educational event. The draw will take place at a members only social event in January. The Education Committee has begun work on the next event, likely in March. Stay tuned!

Interested in joining a committee?

The education committee is seeking additional members. If you live in the Metro Vancouver area, have experience in adult education and are interested in developing programs to support women’s success in politics and leadership, please send an expression of interest to the chair of the education committee at: education@womenvoters.ca

We help women achieve success in politics and leadership.

On this rainy Saturday morning in Vancouver, 78 women gathered in the ballroom at Hycroft to celebrate the 80th anniversary of Persons’ Day. 

Rose Point, elder from Musqueam First Nation, opened the day with a welcome to Musqueam territory.  She asked us to unite and prepare to share the day with each other.  

People are often unreasonable, irrational, and self-centered. Forgive them anyway.

If you are kind, people may accuse you of selfish, ulterior motives. Be kind anyway.

If you are successful, you will win some unfaithful friends and some genuine enemies. Succeed anyway.

If you are honest and sincere people may deceive you. Be honest and sincere anyway.

What you spend years creating, others could destroy overnight. Create anyway.

If you find serenity and happiness, some may be jealous. Be happy anyway.

The good you do today, will often be forgotten. Do good anyway.

Give the best you have, and it will never be enough. Give your best anyway.

In the final analysis, it is between you and God. It was never between you and them anyway.

-this version is credited to Mother Teresa

A keynote address by Maureen Fitzgerald encouraged us to recognize and value our strengths as women. Delivered with humour, stories and a series of provocative questions, Maureen left participants with thoughts and activities to explore.

Following a break, Mary Collins, former MP and Cabinet Minister, hosted a panel discussion with three women in different stages of their political careers: Penny Priddy, retired from political office, the only woman in Canada to to be elected to school board, city council, a provincial legislature and the House of Commons; Suzanne Anton, Vancouver City Council and former park board commissioner; and Patti Bacchus, first time Vancouver school board trustee, elected by her colleagues to chair the board.

Generous donors provided gifts for a draw at the end of the session. We were fortunate to have two ‘grand prizes’.

• a share in a food co-op donated by Deb Reynolds from Home Grow-In worth $250
• a certificate for a ’speaker school’ from the Vancouver chapter of the Canadian Association of Professional Speakers, worth $400

The Canadian Women Voters Congress welcomes 7 new members.  We look forward to our next educational event.

Persons’ Day 80th Anniversary

The Canadian Women Voters Congress (CWVC) is excited to join women across the country as they come together this October to celebrate the 80th Anniversary of the day that women were declared ‘persons’ in Canada. This year, Persons’ Day is especially important as the Famous Five, the five Albertan women who fought to have women’s personhood acknowledged were recently inducted as Honourary Senators by the Canadian Senate.

Join Us for Persons’ Day in Vancouver!

We have partnered with The University Women’s Club to hold an Education Day on Saturday, October 17 from 8:45 – noon, followed by a light lunch. The theme of the day will be ‘The Politics of Women’s Lives’. Hosted at Hycroft, a magnificent heritage mansion located in Shaughnessy, this Persons’ Day celebration will include speakers, discussion and reflection related to the politics of women’s lives.
Maureen F. Fitzgerald, PhD, talented mediator and lawyer, and bestselling author will speak on The Truly Amazing (Invisible) Woman: Recognizing and Promoting Women’s Strengths.  This will be followed by an exclusive panel presentation with Penny Priddy, the only woman in Canadian history to be elected to school board, city council, provincial legislature and the House of Commons.

The Canadian Women Voters Congress and the University Women’s Club are honoured to present this event as part of their continued commitment to encouraging, educating and inspiring women as leaders.
Program:  8:45 to noon.  Lunch following the program is included.
To register:
1)  By cheque – reserve your space by phone:       604-731-4661 or by office@uwcvancouver.ca.
2)  By credit card – contact office by phone:     604-731-4661 or by office@uwcvancouver.ca
All payment must be received by Wednesday, October 14 or your registration will be cancelled.

Departures

We say goodbye to Board Member Carolyn Jack who has been instrumental in publicizing the CWVC’s work.  Carolyn led our media relations work and graciously took on the role of Event Organizer for last fall’s combined CWVC 10th anniversary and Persons’ Day celebration at the Sylvia Hotel in Vancouver .  She also organized the 2009 Women’s Campaign School’s Opening Celebration.  We congratulate Carolyn on her recent appointment as the BC Chair for Equal Voice and wish her all the best. She will be greatly missed!

Books of Note

For those who believe that women’s participation in politics matters, check out Sylvia Bashevkin’s new book Women, Power, Politics: The Hidden Story of Canada’s Unfinished Democracy. Published by Oxford Press, the book outlines some compelling solutions to address the stalemate facing women in Canadian politics and is available to order online through Chapters Indigo.

Support the CWVC

Please consider making a charitable donation to the Canadian Women Voter Congress. In these uncertain financial times, we need your donations more than ever to ensure that we can continue to hold events like the Persons’ Day Education and run the Women’s Campaign School.  As we are a registered charity, you will receive a tax receipt for donations of any amount.

Make your donation or become a monthly donor securely online and receive your official receipt immediately.   Thank you for your ongoing support.

On October 17, join us in recognizing the courage and conviction of the Famous Five women who fought for our equality as persons under the law, and celebrate your rights at this unique one-day educational event.

Hosted at Hycroft, a magnificent heritage mansion located in Shaughnessy, this Persons Day celebration will include speakers, discussion and reflection related to the politics of womens lives.

Maureen F. Fitzgerald, PhD, talented mediator, bestselling author and masterful lawyer, will speak on The Truly Amazing (Invisible)

Woman: Recognizing and Promoting Womens Strengths, followed by an exclusive panel presentation with Penny Priddy, the only woman in Canadian history to be elected to school board, city council, provincial legislature and the House of Commons.

The Canadian Women Voters Congress and the University Womens Club are honoured to present this event as part of their continued commitment to encouraging, educating and inspiring women as leaders.

Thanks to the efforts of many volunteers, this event is being offered at a reduced cost of $20. On October 17th, come mingle with extraordinary women and celebrate our growing political strength.

This year marks the 80th anniversary of Persons Day in Canada How will you celebrate?

Saturday, October 17, 2009

Program 8:45 am to noon.

Lunch included.

For more information on the program and how to register:

www.womenvoters.ca/personsday/ or phone: 604-731-4661.

Space is limited. Registration closes at 5:00 pm, Wednesday, October 14, 2009.

FEATURED SPONSORS :

Sandra Ens

www.livingmain.com

Carrie Gallant

www.gallantsolutionsinc.com

The Canadian Women Voters Congress is transitioning from the beautiful BC summer into an action packed fall. While the federal forecast seems to be pointing towards an imminent election, we hope that the busy politicos among you will find time to help us celebrate the 80th anniversary of Persons Day this fall.

‘The Politics of Women’s Lives’ Education Event
We are excited to announce that we have partnered with The University Women’s Club of Vancouver to hold an Education Day on Saturday, October 17th from 9:00 – 3:00 at Hycroft. The theme of the day will be ‘The Politics of Women’s Lives’. We will send out detailed information and post relevant details on our website.  Save the date! 

CWVC welcomes new board members
The Congress would also like to welcome our new board members, elected at the Annual General Meeting in June:

Audrey Ackah
Audrey was an intern at the British Columbia Legislature in 2002. As an intern, she had the opportunity to work with civil servants and with Members of the Legislative Assembly.  Audrey graduated from the Faculty of Law of the University of Toronto with a Juris Doctor degree in 2005. Audrey practices labour and employment law and was  called to both the Ontario and British Columbia bars.  Audrey was a member of the Canadian Women Voters Congress 2009 Women’s Campaign School Committee.

Shoni Field
Shoni Field is a communications consultant by profession, and an advocate for engaging citizens in the political process by chance. Shoni was randomly selected to the BC Citizens’ Assembly on Electoral Reform in 2004, and was a media spokesperson for STV in the 2005 and 2009 referendums.  Shoni also sits on the board of Fair Voting BC and blogs on women and politics. She attended the Women’s Campaign School in 2008.

Megan McKinney
Megan McKinney is an advocate and community activist with a diverse résumé. She has worked with the BC Centre for Excellence in HIV/AIDS as a researcher in the Vancouver Injection Drug Users Study, as a Constituency Assistant for two Members of Parliament, as a mental health worker and campaign co-ordinator for the Portland Hotel Society, and on election campaigns for all levels of government.

Grace Smith
Grace has worked in IT, organizational research and strategic business planning capacities in private, public, and international non-governmental organizations. Presently, Grace is a Business Support Manager for the Department of Finance at a public agency. In her spare time, she enjoys reading about the continuous improvement of people and organizations, effective leadership, and high-performing workplaces. Grace has an interest in the empowerment of women in becoming effective leaders in the public and voluntary sectors.

Bernice Davidson appointed Honourary Member
The board of directors recently passed a motion that honourary membership be granted to Bernice Davidson in recognition of her support and devotion to the Canadian Women Voters Congress since its inception. 

 
Bernice Davidson was among the founding members of the Canadian Women Voters Congress in 1998 in the office of Vice President. For many years her office provided a meeting place for the board as well as well as clerical support, a mailing address and database services for the Congress on a pro bono basis.

She served three terms as President and was invited to Yale University to be keynote speaker at their Women’s Campaign School in 2004. Her background in association management served the Congress well in two areas. During the year we left SFU to go to UBC there was a gap in university registration facilities and Bernice handled that process at home, earning $10,000 for the Congress that year. After her years on the board she knew that many documents are lost as they pass from one person to another, and made arrangements for a submission of Congress documents to Simon Fraser’s Archives in 2008.

Bernice Davidson joins a group of distinguished women currently holding honourary membership with the Congress:  Audrey Paterson, Charlene Brisson, Penny Priddy, Linda Reid and Joanne Silver. 

 
New web address and e-mail
We have updated our web address to a shorter and easier to remember form, www.womenvoters.ca which allows us to also update our e-mail address.  For general information and support, our new e-mail address is info@womenvoters.ca.

Announcing the 2008 Women’s Campaign School Silver Sponsor

Women’s Campaign School – May 30 to June 1, 2008
Friday, May 30, 2008 – 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
Saturday, May 31, 2008 – 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
Sunday, June 1, 2008 – 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

Courses include:
• The ABCs of Government • Campaign Strategies • Securing the Nomination • Campaign Ethics • Media Relations • Presentation Skills and Public Speaking

Speakers include:
Margaret Hope – Internationally-accredited professional speaker.
Penny Priddy – MP, Former BC NDP MLA, Cabinet Minister and Surrey City Councillor.
Hon. Linda Reid – BC Liberal MLA and Minister of State for Childcare.

Registration
Early Bird Fee ($535 plus 5% GST) = $561.75
Available up to April 30, 2008
Regular Fee ($585 plus 5% GST) = $614.25
Available April 26-May 20, 2008

Fee includes one-year membership with the Canadian Women Voters Congress.

Location: SFU Harbour Centre 515 West Hastings St, Vancouver, BC

Once you have registered:

Please forward:
(a) 100-word biography, including your work, volunteer, and political experience, your reasons for attending the Campaign School, and your political aspirations. It is important that your biography is no more than 100 words.

(b) Photograph (head shot) in eps or jpeg format

These must be e-mailed to info@womenscampaignschool.org as soon as you register and must be received no later than May 15th for inclusion in materials.

Cancellation Policy: The full registration fee will be refunded, less a $25 administration charge, to those that cancel fourteen (14) calendar days before the start date. No refunds are available after that date. All refund requests must be accompanied by the original receipt of payment.
Would you like to know more?
call 604-878-8228, or e-mail info@womenscampaignschool.org

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