YWTF-NYC: Upcoming Events and Activities

Please read below for exciting upcoming events and activities with the NYC Metro Chapter of Younger Women's Taskforce. Stay tuned for further developments via our website, Meetup, and our Facebook page!

UPCOMING YWTF-NYC EVENTS
May 2008 General Membership Meeting: General Interest Meeting
The General Interest Meeting is an opportunity for new members or anyone interested in the YWTF to learn about the YWTF and find out about upcoming events and programs. We will be answering questions about the group and registering people for committees around the following events:

- National Survey
- Voting Vixens
A voter education and registration program focusing on civic engagement.
- Rock for Younger Women
2nd Annual spoken word and rock concert at the Knitting Factory.

Wednesday, May 7, 2008 at 7:00 PM: Legal Momentum, 395 Hudson Street, New York, NY 10014

YWTF-NYC will also continue its strategic planning process. Please stay tuned to hear more about upcoming meetings and our strategy for this and coming years.


ANNOUNCEMENTS
Alexis Knox Fellowship
The Alexis Knox Fellowship is an innovative national program designed to support Younger Women as they build their leadership capacity and support the YWTF community. The 12 month fellowship will be awarded to 1-3 YWTF members. Selected fellows will receive a grant from the Alexis Knox Fellowship Fund to support leadership-building activities through individual and collaborative projects. Fellows are encouraged to pursue activities that enhance their public leadership skills, reach diverse constituencies, build community, and strive for tangible skills building. For more information and details about the application process, please click here.


Intern Position at Feminist Foundation
Ms. Foundation for Women is seeking an intern. For more on this paid position, please visit www.ms.foundation.org.


OTHER EVENTS OF INTEREST
April 17, 2008, 4:00 PM-6:00 PM: "Credit Score Do's and Don'ts for DV Clients (What You Don't Know Could Cost You)"
Fordham Law School, McNally Amphitheatre
For more information and to register: law.fordham.edu/creditscore

April 24 and May 01, 2008, 3:00 Pm-6:00 PM: Financial Counseling for Domestic Violence Survivors: Train-the-Trainer Workshop II
Fordham Law School, 33 W. 60th St, 9th Fl.
For more information and to register: law.fordham.edu/trainthetrainer2

April 26, 2008: Somos El Futuro Latina PAC Reception
Crown Plaza Hotel, Albany, New York
www.LatinaPAC.com

February 17-May 12, 2008: WACK!: Art and the Feminist Revolution
P.S. 1 Contemporary Art Center, 22-25 Jackson Ave at the intersection of 46th Ave, Long Island City
www.ps1.org/ps1_site/content/view/285/102/

Have an event that you want to advertise to other members? Post on Meetup, Facebook, and/or email Director of Communications, Rebecca Andruszka (rebeccaand@gmail.com).

Make sure to check out our website, Meetup, and Facebook for more news, upcoming activities, and to connect with other members!