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Standing & Ad Hoc Committees
Committees
Members of the SBWPC are welcomed and encouraged to join one or more standing committees that help select candidates to endorse, host events, raise funds, and promote various SBWPC goals.
Attendance is open to all SBWPC members except where noted. Meeting dates and venues may change, so please contact the committee chair for details. See contact information below.
For additional information on our standing committees or ways to get involved, call, fill out the form or email info@sbwpc.org.
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Executive Board
Elections & Appointments
Identifies key elective and appointive offices that are vacant or soon-to-be vacant and supports efforts, including recommending endorsement or sponsorship, of individuals sharing feminist values.
Meets the last Wednesday of the month at 6:00 p.m.
Co-Chairs: Tish Gainey, Hannah Sullivan, Dana Goba
Candidate Development
Works to identify potential feminist candidates for election or appointment and helps them to identify campaign skills and political knowledge.
Meets the first Monday of the month at 5:30 pm.
Co-Chairs: Tish Gainey and Kate Parker
Fund Development/ Event Planning
Develops fundraising strategies and plans fundraising events, which are then implemented by Board members and other volunteers.
Meets the third Monday of the month at 5:30 pm.
Co-Chairs: Karena Jew and Paula Lopez
Legislation & Advocacy
Tracks relevant legislation, advises on legislative actions, advocacy and outreach campaigns, tracks policy decisions and voting records on our elected representatives.
Meets the fourth Wednesday of the month at 6:00 pm.
Co-Chairs: Leslie Brtek and Pam Tambo
Media
Coordinates communications for the organization, including announcements of sponsored candidates and events, social media, publishes the SBWPC newsletter, and sends news releases to media and membership.
Meets the third Tuesday of the month at 5:30 pm.
Co-Chairs: Paula Lopez and Dr. Lois Phillips
Membership
Welcomes new members to the organization, carries out membership campaigns, and coordinates member services.
Meets as needed.
Co-Chairs: EJ Borah and Sharon Hoshida
Young Feminist Committee
Works to increase young feminists’ awareness of and engagement in SBWPC’s mission and core values through fun monthly networking events designed to inform and activate participation in our local political process.
Meets the fourth Tuesday of the month at 6:30 pm.
Co-Chairs: Hannah Sullivan and Kavya Suresh
ERA Ad Hoc Committee
Plans and strategizes for passage of the Equal Rights Amendment.
Meets the third Wednesday of the month at 6:30 pm.
Co-Chairs: Moira Gil and Pam Flynt-Tambo
