CA Women Lead: March Newsletter

March 2020 Newsletter

Important Note from CA Women Lead Regarding COVID-19:

CA Women Lead H opes all our Members and Friends are Staying Safe, Well, and Engaged .

The developments of COVID-19, along with guidance by local, state and federal health officials, are continuously changing. CA Women Lead is doing everything we can to ensure the safety of our members and the public. We are determined to do our part in slowing COVID-19 and encourage others to as well.

Currently, all CA Women Lead and partner in-person events are canceled or postponed. CA Women Lead will be launching alternative membership benefits and working with our partners to hold meaningful, inspirational digital events.

COVID-19 cannot keep us from supporting and connecting with our members. In fact, keep reading for an announcement of CA Women Lead’s first virtual event!

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CA Women Lead dedicates itself to the growth of a powerful, supportive network of diverse women. We want to make sure we are creatively and adequately supporting you all on your leadership journeys.

We have designed a quick, 8-question survey to help us better serve you! Please take the time to complete the survey. CA Women Lead greatly appreciates your participation!

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Speaking of Virtual Events...

JOIN US FOR OUR FIRST COFFEE CONVERSATION!

CA Women Lead is launching a MEMBER'S ONLY virtual chat! Grab your coffee and your computer, and sit down with a board member each month.

Our first conversation will be with Nora Vargas!

Nora Vargas is currently the President of Southwestern Community College District Governing Board, and candidate for San Diego County Board of Supervisors. As one of the newest members of the CA Women Lead board, we are excited to have this amazing leader kick off our Coffee Conversations !

Date: April 23, 2020

Time: 8:30am - 9:00am

Members can register on our website event page .

Women & the California Primary Election

On March 3, 2020, CA Women Lead watched eagerly as a record number of women had their names on ballots up and down the state. We celebrate all of the women who ran!

OVERALL:

512 women appeared on the ballot in CA.
189 women ran for high level state office (State Senate, Assembly, House Representatives).
29 women appeared on the ballot for CA Superior Court Judge.
47 women sought positions in their city government, including city council and mayorship.

CA WOMEN LEAD is extremely proud of our board members who are running great races into the November General Election!

Holly Mitchell,

CA State Senator, District 30

Candidate for

Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors

Nora Vargas,

Southwestern Community College District Board President

Candidate for

San Diego County Board of Supervisors

Thank you to our

CA Women Lead Sponsors

Companies, organizations and individuals interested in joining this esteemed list of CA Women Lead partners can contact CWL at admin@cawomenlead.org

THIS MONTH'S APPOINTMENTS:

There are thousands of appointment opportunities through Governor Newsom's Office. Check out the list and see the many ways you can bring meaningful change to your community by adding your voice to a state board or commission. Here is the List!

Interested in an appointment, but want support on how to get started? CWL members get free invites to appointment trainings and much more!

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If your membership has lapsed or you want to join, please click here.

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