1. Action Meeting – Jan 12th. 2017 CMC Waxhaw, NC
United Women for Change
Action Meeting – Jan 12th CMC Waxhaw, NC

2. INTRODUCTION
WHO WE ARE….a diverse group of passionate women that have joined together to exert positive change. OUR MISSION…to empower and support individuals in our community though activities which promote inclusiveness and strengthen diversity.

3. WHY ARE WE HERE?
A safe space for like-minded women to unite and join in our efforts…

4. GOALS Our goals are to address… Voter apathy.
Getting young people involved in the election
process.
Funding for our progressive candidates.
Redistricting.
Educating the community on issues related to
diversity of race, religion, and sexual orientation.
Fighting systemic racism.

5. THREE TYPES OF MEETINGS
WAYS TO GET INVOLVED
THREE TYPES OF MEETINGS
Action Meetings
Specific activities that target our
mission and goals.
2. Speaker Forums
Invited regional and national speakers.
3. Networking Activities
Fun activities that promote inclusiveness and strengthen diversity.

6. SPEAKER FORUMS: FREE
Periodic Meetings throughout the year with invited regional and national speakers free of charge…
Jennifer Ross (Mayor of Charlotte)
Jeff Jackson (State Senator)
Graig Meyers ( State Senator)
Kimberly Reynolds (Ex. Director NC Democratic Party)
Deborah Ross (NC Representative)
Caroline Sullivan (County Commissioner Burke county)
Scott Padgett (Mayor of Concord)

7. SPEAKER FORUMS: FEE
Potential invited speakers (with fee) include the following:
Cory Booker (Senator from NJ)
Claire McCaskill (Senator from Missouri)
Roy Cooper (Governor of NC)
Josh Stein (Attorney General)
Debbie Stabenow (Michigan Senator)
Mazie Hirono (Hawaii Senator)

8. NETWORKING MEETINGS Goal: To have fun and enjoy each others company.
Activities:
Picnics/Barbeques
Luncheons/dinners
Suggestions from members

9. Action Meetings: Four Committees
Women’s Issues
2. Cultural Inclusiveness
3. Educational Issues
4. Political Action

10. COMMITTEE: WOMEN’S ISSUES
Goal: To support and encourage women with regard to reproductive rights and justice, economic justice, the LGBTQ community and violence against women.
Activities:
Counter Protest at Abortion Clinic
(Mon.-Fri., 9:30-12:30, Sat. 7:30-1:00)
Queen City Clinic Escorts
(Next Training 7:00)
LGBTQ events

11. COMMITTEE: CULTURAL INCLUSIVENESS
Goal: To promote, support and educate the community on diversity of race, religion, and cultures.
Activities:
Summer Picnics and barbeques with
food from around the world.
Music from across the globe.
Speakers discussing topics related to
customs, holidays and rituals.

12. COMMITTEE: EDUCATIONAL ISSUES
Goal: To ensure that our schools engage in fair and equitable practices and programs that support, encourage and respect racial and cultural diversity, those with disabilities, and sexual orientation.
Activities:
To be determined by chair and members

13. COMMITTEE: POLITICAL ACTION
Goal: To improve the political and social climate in our communities, get Democrats elected locally and statewide, and increase pressure on our current elected officials and hold them accountable for their actions.
Activities:
Organize precincts in county
Coordinate activities with Democratic party
Stay abreast of redistricting issues (see Jeff Jackson game plan)
Educate Voters
Phone banking, sending postcards and social media outlets.
Everyone's North Carolina

14. HAPPENINGS/ANNOUNCMENTS
What’s happening….
Pipeline Project
Jeff Jackson’s Game Plan
Precinct Information
Democratic Meetings
Celebrate Anniversary of Roe v. Wade,
(Monday, corner of Trade & Tryon)
UCBOE Citizens Advisory Committee (provide feedback on potential realignment plan, application due by 1/27/17)
Application for Democratic Women of UC

15. ACTIONS FOR TONIGHT’S MEETING
Welcome/congratulatory postcard to Roy Cooper
Names/Phone numbers of Senators
Join committees
Purchase of shirts/promo items

16. CALL YOUR CONGRESSMEN
Senator Burr Senator Tillis Rep. Pittenger (202) (202) (202)

17. SEE YA NEXT TIME NEXT ACTION MEETING: Time: 7:00 pm
Date: THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 9TH
Time: 7:00 pm
Place: CMC Waxhaw Community Room