| January 2010 Scheduled Events: |
| Fulfilling Our Promises: Secretary of State Clinton to Outline U.S. Efforts to Increase Access to Reproductive Health Care Worldwide |
| Friday, January 8 at 12:30pm |
Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton will deliver a major speech this Friday, January 8, about how the United States has changed its foreign policies to more aggressively increase access to reproductive health care services worldwide. The speech will examine the critical relationship between access to essential reproductive health care services, universal education for women, and economic self-sufficiency in developing countries. The speech will be live streamed on www.icpd2015.org starting at approximately 2:30 pm ET. A transcript and video of the speech will be posted on this site following the event. |
| 2010 Call-In Legislative Session Preview |
| Friday, January 15 at 12:00 - 1:00pm |
What’s on tap for choice at the State House in 2010? Find out by joining NARAL Pro-Choice Colorado Political Director Toni Panetta for an information-packed stadium call previewing 2010 legislation on Friday, January 15 from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. To get call-in details, just e-mail CLN@ProChoiceColorado.org. Want the scoop but can't make the call? E-mail CLN@ProChoiceColorado.org and we'll send you a link directly to a recording of the call. After you sign up for the call, sign up to take action! On this call, you'll learn all about the issues that will affect choice at the Capitol this year. Take the next step and make sure your legislators know your stance on choice issues! Whether your legislators are pro-choice or anti-choice, it’s critical that they know your stance on pending legislation. Join our Constituent Lobby Network and you’ll get breaking-news updates from NARAL Pro-Choice Colorado on legislation affecting choice, the effects of the legislation on reproductive health care and rights, and tips on asking your state representative and state senator to take a pro-choice stand on the bill. Together, we’ll help advance pro-choice bills, defeat anti-choice attacks! Join our Constituent Lobby Network today! Contact Political Director Toni Panetta to RSVP or for more information. |
| Roe v. Wade Celebration and Commemoration |
| Thursday, January 21 at 5:30 - 7:30pm |
Despite enduring years of attacks, the 1973 Roe v. Wade decision, which constitutionally protects a woman’s right to choose, still stands as the law of the land. To celebrate and commemorate Roe’s 37th anniversary, Protect Families, Protect Choice will be hosting a community happy hour! Please join us – it will be a fun and welcoming way to meet other members of the pro-choice community. Feel free to bring your stories about why Roe matters to you! Roe v. Wade Celebration and Commemoration5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m., Thursday, January 21st Where: Wynkoop Brewing Company, 1634 Wynkoop Street, Denver No cost - Attendees must RSVP to PoliticalOrganizer@ProChoiceColorado.org Contact Political Organizer to RSVP or for more information. |
| Roe V. Wade Anniversary Celebration Happy Hour! |
| Thursday, January 21 at 5:30 - 7:30pm |
Save the Date! Roe v. Wade Anniversary Celebration Happy Hour Despite enduring years of attacks, the 1973 Roe v. Wade decision, which constitutionally protects a woman’s right to choose, still stands as the law of the land. To celebrate Roe’s 37th anniversary, Protect Families, Protect Choice will be hosting a community happy hour! Please join us – it will be a fun and welcoming way to meet other members of the pro-choice community. Feel free to bring your stories about why Roe matters to you! When: 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m., Thursday, January 21st Where: Wynkoop Brewing Company 1634 Wynkoop Street Denver, CO 80202 This is event is free and open to the public, but you must RSVP in advance to PoliticalOrganizer@ProChoiceColorado.org! |
| Go Lead! Training on Lobbying |
| Wednesday, January 27 at 5:30 - 7:30pm |
NARAL Pro-Choice Colorado is proud to co-host the 2010 Go Lead training series to develop the next generation of policy and community leaders. First topic of 2010: Lobbying. Learn how to get your voice heard at the state capitol. This year over 500 bills will be introduced; find out how to have impact on the issues that matter to you! Learn from the pros -- State Senator Morgan Carroll and Lobbyist Heather Atkinson of Siegal Public Affairs. The event takes place January 27, 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the Colorado Education Association (1500 Grant St., Denver). Parking available in lot next to building. ** Food provided! ** RSVP to Faith atfwinter@thewhitehouseproject.org (please include Go Lead RSVP in your subject line). The Go Lead program is a series of monthly trainings designed to increase your leadership and give you the skills to be an effective advocate. The Go Lead Training program will be held the 4th Wednesday of every month at the Colorado Education Association. Contact Faith Winter at The White House Project to RSVP or for more information. |
| February 2010 Scheduled Events: |
| “Personal Objection in Health Care” |
| Thursday, February 4 at 7:00pm |
What is a health care provider’s duty to inform? What are provider’s rights, as a matter of religious or other personal objection, to withhold information or treatment? Join our coalition partners for a presentation and conversation on Thursday, February 4 at 7pm at the Iliff school of Theology (2201 S. University Blvd, Denver CO) to discuss the principles of Informed Consent and Professional Standards of Care, and how provider refusal factors into the delivery of health care ranging from issues of reproductive health and health care reform to end-of-life care. This event is co-hosted by the Colorado Religious Coalition for Reproductive Choice; Iliff Justice and Peace Program; Compassion & Choices; and Medical Students for Choice. Contact Betty Serotta to RSVP or for more information. |
| April 2010 Scheduled Events: |
| A Swinging Evening for Choice! Our 28th Annual Celebration & Auction |
| Saturday, April 17 |
Mark your calendars for the biggest party for choice in 2010!
Our 28th Annual Celebration & Auction is fast approaching on Saturday, April 17th, 2009. Not only is it one of the biggest pro-choice auctions in the country, but it is also a great way to meet progressives from across Colorado and share an evening of fabulous food and cocktails. You’ll be the first to know when tickets go on sale in early February! Once again, we will be offering early-bird ticket prices for those who reserve their tickets by March 1st!
After putting this event on your calendar, please consider contributing an item to the Auction! Top-selling items in past auctions have included: tickets to the opera, the theater and popular shows; new and heirloom jewelry; gift certificates to hot new restaurants in Denver; tropical, ski and luxury getaways; and airfare.
If you can help us secure any of these kinds of items, please contact our Items Coordinator, Laurenn, at 303-394-1973 x23 or via email at LBerger@ProChoiceColorado.org. Thank you! |
