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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.