Roanoke Valley Democratic Women
Changing the Face of Power, One Woman at a Time
@ Montano’s, 3733 Franklin Rd SW, Roanoke, VA 24014.Program begins at 12:OO noon followed by the business meeting.Please arrive at 11:30 am if ordering lunch. No RSVP required. Our Guest Speaker: Sheriff Antonio D. Hash, City of Roanoke Sheriff Antonio Hash began his career with the Roanoke City Sheriff’s Office fifteen years ago. He was elected Sheriff in …
@ Montano’s, 3733 Franklin Rd SW, Roanoke, VA 24014.Program begins at 12:OO noon followed by the business meeting.Please arrive at 11:30 am if ordering lunch. Black History Month Our Speaker: Dr. Brenda HalePresident, Roanoke Chapter NAACP Dr. Brenda Louise Hale, President of the Roanoke Branch NAACP, attended Chaminade University in Honolulu and Roanoke College where …
@ Montano’s, 3733 Franklin Rd SW, Roanoke, VA 24014.Program begins at 12:OO noon followed by the business meeting.Please arrive at 11:30 am if ordering lunch. Theme: Women's History Month Guest Speaker:Dr. Ivonne Wallace FuentesHistory Professor, Roanoke College Dr. Ivonne Wallace Fuentes is a distinguished professor of history with a focus on Latin American history, gender, …
@ Montano’s, 3733 Franklin Rd SW, Roanoke, VA 24014.Program begins at 12:00 noon followed by the business meeting.Please arrive at 11:30 am if ordering lunch. Our invited guests are Democratic candidates Karen Baker for US Congress VA 9th District, Ken Mitchell for US Congress VA 6th District, and Vice Mayor Joe Cobb for Roanoke City …
@ Montano’s, 3733 Franklin Rd SW, Roanoke, VA 24014.Program begins promptly at 12:00 noon followed by the business meeting.Please arrive at 11:15am if ordering lunch. No lunch orders will be taken after 11:45am. Join us on Friday, May 24, 2024, at Montano’s Restaurant (3733 Franklin Rd SW) when RVDW members and guests will have an …
Guest speakers Anne Holton and Jeanne Fishwick will share news and their perspectives on this historic election year.
@ Williamson Road Public Library, 3837 Williamson Rd, Roanoke VA 24012 Program begins promptly at 12:00 noon followed by the business meeting. Box Lunch Order Form HERE. Feel free to bring your own lunch in lieu of ordering a box lunch. Please arrive at 11:30am if ordering a box lunch. Local Democratic Committees from across the valley have …
"Virginia's Fight for Reproductive Freedom" Jamie Lockhart, Executive Director of Planned Parenthood Advocates of Virginia, will help us understand the need to enshrine reproductive freedom in Virginia's constitution and the process to do so. Join us at Montano's, located at 3733 Franklin Rd SW. Our program begins at 12:00 noon followed by the business meeting. …
"DEI: What It IS and What It ISN'T" Our guest speaker Tanisha J. Nash will help us understand what Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) IS - its history, its impact and its importance - and what it IS NOT. Join us at Hidden Valley Country Club, located at 2500 Romar Road, in Salem, Virginia. Our …
TRIAD: Ensuring Seniors Are Informed & Safe In turbulent times, experts agree that strong community and caring for one another are our best protections against despair, isolation, and victimization. Senior citizens are among the most vulnerable to these challenges. Roanoke Valley Democratic Women welcomes Tameka Paige as our guest speaker this month. Tameka will introduce …
(Read meeting follow up post: "It Starts with States") We're excited to welcome Nicole Zambrano, Senior Organizing Manager with Sister District Project as our guest speaker. Nicole will explain the importance of their state-level work, particularly as it pertains to the VA House of Delegates elections in 2025. "There are a lot of good opportunities …
(Post-meeting update: Takeaways & Resources: May Meeting Recap) "Proposed Changes to Medicaid: What They Mean for SWVA" Guest speaker Donna Littlepage explores the up-to-date likely impact of Republican-proposed changes to Medicaid, particularly on Virginia's Medicaid expansion program. She'll help us understand the potential for a significant negative impact on the valley and Southwest Virginia, potentially …