LaFollette BPW
Welcome to the our new website. We
want to make a difference in women's
lives. BPW is the oldest national
women's organization, supporting
workingwomen, both personally
and professionally.
Legislative Mission:Passage of the Equal Rights Ammendment; Economic: Ensure
pay equity, equal educational
and economic opportunities at
all stages of life; and promote
affordable, quality dependent
care to help ensure economic
self-sufficiency for women. Health:Ensure
reproductive choice and full
access to all reproductive health
services and education; ensure
funds for research into and
protections for women’s
health care needs; and encourage
the development of a national
health care plan recognizing
the special health care needs
of women. Civil
Rights: Ensure equal
rights and remedies for women
in all phases of their lives;
support affirmative action;
eliminate sexual harassment
and violence against women.
Upcoming
Events:
Tuesday
June 26 : monthly
meeting at 6:30 pm at the Hillcrest
Baptist Church, near LaFollette
High School.
New
2007/2008 officers:
President: China Willoughby
Vice President: Laurel Bowen
Secretary: Judy Brotherton
Treasurer: Sherry Housley
June
7 - 10: 2007 State Convention -
Jacksboro, TN
Congratulations
to Phyllis Clinger, recepient of
an E" Award winner from the Tennessee
Economic Council on Women for her
contributions for women and girls.
She wasl recognized by First Lady
Andrea Conte at the Economic Summit
for Women October 23, 2006. For
more information, click
here.
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