NFWL Newsletter – June 2016

Nominate a Woman of Excellence! It’s that time again! Every year, at our Annual Conference, NFWL recognizes the accomplishments of amazing women with our Elected Women of Excellence Awards! The nomination period for 2016 is officially open. Who?  All currently elected women are eligible for the award, and anyone can submit a nomination. When? Nominations are due […]

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NFWL Newsletter- May 2016

Scholarship Opportunities for Young Girls!  NFWL is proud to announce the application period for the 19th Annual NFWL/NRA Bill of Rights Essay Scholarship Contest is officially open! Every year this NFWL/NRA partnership brings six female high school juniors or seniors to our Annual Conference and awards each with a $3,000 college scholarship. This year, the essay prompts ask thought provoking questions about the […]

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NFWL Newsletter- April 2016

  Register Now for the 2016 Annual Conference   Annnnoooounncement! Early Bird Registration for the 2016 NFWL Annual Conference is officially open! Join us in Orlando, Florida, November 16-20 at the Loew’s Portofino Hotel. A limited number of travel and lodging scholarships are available for currently elected women, so register today!   Register Now  Take […]

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NFWL Newsletter- March 2016

  Don’t Miss Out! Celebrate Women’s History Month There’s still time to sign up for one of our Women’s History Month programs! They’re easy to organize and great for engaging communities! Host Your Own “Movie Night with Alice Paul” Inspire others with our “Share Your Story Video Project” Get Your Copy of “Grace for President” and […]

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NFWL Newsletter – February 2016

NFWL is proud to launch our 2016 Women’s History Month Program! We are encouraging elected women across the country to celebrate Women in Public Office with not just one, but three program opportunities this year:

Spotlight the Women’s Suffrage Movement, inspire young girls with a reading of the storybook Grace for President!, and in the spirit of supporting women, share your story with NFWL’s newly launched Share Your Story video project!

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NFWL Newsletter – January 2016

Happy New Year! I am so honored to be serving as your 2016 NFWL Chair. It has been a life-long passion of mine to support women in elective office. I’m proud to be continuing this work as head of the oldest organization in America for elected women. My focus for 2016 will be expanding the resources we provide to our members in the areas of policy, programs, and related leadership training. But I can’t do it alone.

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NFWL Newsletter – December 2015

Women in the News An Award for All of Us The National Foundation for Women Legislators, along with Michigan State Senator Judy Emmons, jointly received the WorldSafe Public Service Award by the Safe America Foundation. “Thanks to the NFWL and Senator Emmons, we are seeing a growing effort to fight the modern day slave trade […]

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NFWL Newsletter – November 2015

November   Women in the News A Champion Among Us Congratulations to NFWL Connecticut State Director, Senator Toni Boucher, who was recently named 2015 Connecticut Early Childhood Alliance Children’s Champion! Senator Boucher is a ranking member of the CT Senate Education Committee and has been named Children’s Champion twice before in 2012 and 2009. “Young […]

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NFWL Newsletter – October 2015

NFWL Newsletter: Special Conference Recap Edition Quotes, Pictures, and a Special Plenary Wrap Up from the 2015 Annual Conference! Oh how we loved Oklahoma! We learned… Formerly homeless youth share their stories with elected women | Working together to find solutions in Leadership Development | Former Sen. Ray Haynes at the “Every Vote Counts” workshop […]

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NFWL Newsletter – September 2015

September Women in the News Justice for Juveniles NFWL State Director and New Jersey Senator Nellie Pou recently celebrated as the governor signed her legislation to reform the juvenile justice system into law. The law seeks to improve the prospect of rehabilitation for young people who are charged, convicted, or incarcerated. “Young people in the […]

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