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Celebrate International Women's Day on Thursday, March 8, 2012!

Join the Phoenix Women's Commission, the National Organization for Women's Phoenix/Scottsdale Chapter, the Women's Heritage Trail and the Arizona Historical Museum for "The Power of Women's Words,"  a celebration of women from 6-8 p.m. on Thursday, March 8 at the Arizona Historical Museum, 1300 N. College Avenue in Tempe.

The event will be held on International Women's Day and during Women’s History Month to highlight the achievements of women in Arizona, the interconnections among cultures and the power of women's words.

Women writers who will speak about their work include:

• Betty Webb (polygamy)
• Stella Pope Duarte (Hispanic women)
• Jan Cleere (17th and 18th century women in Arizona)
• Jana Bommersbach (Winnie Ruth Judd)
• Laura Tohe (Native American women)
• Stanlie James (Black feminism)  

The writers' talks will be followed by a question-and-answer session and a reception at which attendees will have an opportunity to meet the authors and purchase their books.

The event is free with museum admission ($5 adults, $4 students/seniors, Historical Museum members and children 12 and under free)

Power of Women's Words flyer 


Mission of the Commission

The Phoenix Women's Commission provides advocacy, leadership and support on issues facing women of all ages to enhance their quality of life. The commission promotes the participation of women in civic and public affairs and advises the mayor and City Council on women's issues.
 

Meetings

The Phoenix Women's Commission meets on the second Tuesday of every month alternating noon to 1 p.m. and 5 to 6 p.m. in Room 704 of the Calvin C. Goode Building, 251 W. Washington St., 7th Floor. The commission is staffed by the Equal Opportunity Department. For meeting times, visit phoenix.gov/PUBMEETC. All meetings are open to the public.  

The commission’s intent is to bring awareness to issues of significance to women, building a vital link between government and community.  The commission is interested in receiving input from women’s organizations and individuals on issues concerning women.    
 

Membership

The mayor and City Council appoint 18 members to three-year terms. Membership applications are available at http://phoenix.gov/citygovernment/boards/apply/index.html or by contacting the Equal Opportunity Department at 602-495-0358/voice or 602-534-1557/TTY.

The Phoenix Women's Commission is a member of the National Association of Commissions for Women. NACW is an organization that gives a national voice to commissions for women and creates an exchange of information and ideas among government, the private sector and women's organizations. To learn more about the NACW, visit its website at http://www.nacw.org.