What a story to tell those who doubt the value of their vote! The voting statistics and surveys revealed the deep divides within that small country – those seeking Independence from the United Kingdom pitted against those opposed and fearful of the financial repercussions of separation. Believers in the election process turned out to vote. […]
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President’s Message – June 2014
JOIN US AND BRING A FRIEND! Strength in Numbers – Strength in Knowledge – Strength in Relevance We sincerely encourage you to join us for our Annual Luncheon, June 28th, 2014 from 11:00 – 2:00 at the Downingtown Country Club. We end our year with celebration of League accomplishments, new and renewed goals, changes for […]
President’s Message – May 2014
Election season is upon us! Decision time – Voting time! The first question that comes to my mind each and every voting season is, “On what source of information do voters rely the most?” Do they rely on factual information? Are their voting decisions based upon suggestions and recommendations of others? And how many voters […]
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We’ve Come a Long Way… Or Have We?
THE EQUAL PAY ACT is the landmark law passed 50 plus years ago that requires employers to pay men and women equally for substantially equal work. On April 2, 2008, the Senate of Pennsylvania passed a Resolution designating April 22, 2008 as “Equal Pay Day” in Pennsylvania. On April 8, 2008, the House of […]
President’s Message – March 2014
WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH! While watching the news, absorbing the uneasy, unsettling and frightening realities of the continuing struggles across the globe for freedom, democracy, equality and human dignity, I am reminded that March is the month for acknowledging and celebrating Women’s History. I prefer to remember. REMEMBER THE LADIES! “In a letter dated March 31, […]