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Women Policy Forum’s Mission Statement
The Women’s Policy Forum is an organization of influential women who investigate and support policies and initiatives that will effect positive change for Tarrant County women and our community.
The objectives are:
- To increase the visibility of women leaders
- To facilitate interaction among powerful women and community leaders
- To actively participate in shaping the future of our communities
WPF Evening MeetingTuesday, May 29, 2012Tarrant County College Trinity River Campus Topic: Kids Vision Sara Woodward, Director of Corporate Humanitarian and Community Services at Alcon, will discuss the work Alcon is doing to address undiagnosed sight deficiencies in elementary students. This important meeting begins with dinner at 6:30 p.m. in Connect, TRTR 4212. Dinner $20.00. RSVP by Wednesday, May 23 to breese222@yahoo.com. Driving instructions will be forwarded at that time. Monthly Luncheon MeetingWednesday, June 13, 2012 @ 11:30 am Colonial Country Club Cost for luncheon is $25.00 per person Guests welcome! RSVP by Monday, June 11 — Barb Reese: 817-706-7338 ####### Upcoming Events Of InterestJuly ‘Special Event’This year we’ll be at Stage West again for dinner and a play. When: Thursday, July 12th at 6:15 pm Where: Stage West Theatre ~ 821 Vickery Cost: $39.00 pp (includes dinner, play, tax and gratuity) You can send your check for $39.00 made out to STAGE WEST to :
* * * * * 1st Annual Strokes for Spokes Golf TournamentThe 1st Annual Strokes for Spokes Golf Tournament will be held Monday, August 20 at the Texas Star Golf Course. Proceeds from the tournament will benefit the students and teachers of the Maude I. Logan Elementary School. |
UPCOMING MEMBERSHIP
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If you are interested in being a member of the Women’s Policy Forum,
please click here to download a Membership Application
Brochure: Click here for an adobe acrobat version of our brochure, or email info@womenspolicyforum.org
Contact Information
Women’s Policy Forum
P.O. Box 11091
Fort Worth, Texas 76110
Women’s Policy Forum Board
2012 Executive Committee
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2012 Board of Directors
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| WPF Foundation Chair – Ellen Ray | |||||||
| Administrative Assistants – Barb Reese & Doris Sawey | |||||||
| Karen Perkins – Honorary Board Member | |||||||
Women’s Policy Forum Foundation
The purpose of the Women’s Policy Forum Foundation is to raise community awareness of issues impacting women and girls and to raise and distribute funds to organizations that impact women and girls. The Foundation assets are primarily funded by proceeds from the annual Celebrity Breakfast.
Women’s Policy Forum Mission Statement
The Women’s Policy Forum is an organization of influential women who investigate and support policies and initiatives that will effect positive change for Tarrant County women and our community.
Women’s Policy Forum History
Throughout the ages women have been leaders not only in the home, but also in business, the professions, government service and non-profit arenas. Their power is a vast and valuable resource, which has gone, all too often, unrecognized and unheralded.
The idea of bringing together the women of power in Tarrant County originated in the mid-1980s. The endeavors of Women’s Policy Forum co-founders, Karen Perkins and Peg Knapp, were initially sponsored by the Women’s Center of Tarrant County.
The first general membership meeting of the Women’s Policy Forum was held in January 1987.
The first annual membership directory was published in July 1988. The directory identifies members not only by name and address, but by profession and volunteer affiliations, both past and present.
Today the Women’s Policy Forum has more than 100 members.
Meetings
Monthly meetings of the Women’s Policy Forum increase members’ knowledge and understanding of current issues, plans and proposals impacting the community. These meetings also facilitate personal interaction among members and other community leaders.
Guests are welcome to Women’s Policy Forum meetings.
Most lunch meetings are the second Wednesday of the month.
Breakfast meetings are held the 3rd Thursday of each month.
For more information, email info@womenspolicyforum.org.
Membership to Women’s Policy Forum
There are two types of membership.
FULL MEMBERSHIP: Invitations to membership are extended to elected officials and individuals with power and influence who hold leadership positions in government, business, non-profit agencies, or volunteer organizations. Candidates for membership must demonstrate ways in which they have made a difference in the community.
ASSOCIATE MEMBERSHIP: This is a level of membership for those people who may not have leadership experience yet. It is for those who are expected to serve in positions of responsibility and demonstrate potential for leadership. This level of membership may not serve on the Board. They are expected to serve on committees, and may apply for upgrade to Full Membership after 1 year as an Associate.
Our application is provided as a Adobe Acrobat document. If you have the Adobe Acrobat reader, please click on the attached link and save to your computer. If you do not have the Adobe Acrobat reader, please follow this link and download the free software. Once loaded to your computer, return to this page and click on the link for the application. An application can be faxed to you if requested from the above listed phone number.
Applicants for membership are approved by the membership committee, then by the Board of Directors.
Membership Dues:
Full Membership is $100 per year
Associate Membership is $75 per year
All dues are payable in January. Membership will be pro-rated June through December.
Application for Membership Click Here to Download Adobe Acrobat
Applications should be mailed to:
Women’s Policy Forum, PO Box 11091, Fort Worth, TX 76110.