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SUMMARY:Dems After Dark: 7 Day Countdown Vote YES
DESCRIPTION:with Book Drive to benefit Tap into Progress \n\n\n\nRoanoke Valley Democratic Women hopes you can join us for Dems After Dark and a book drive to benefit Tap for Progress! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWith just 7 days to go ’til Referendum Day April 21\, let’s gather for social time and sharing with fellow Democrats! All are invited – members\, allies\, voters\, activists\, candidates\, elected officials. Our time together always boosts our energy and focuses our resolve to uplift each other\, our community\, and grow the grassroots strength of women in the Democratic Party. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTAP’s book donation program helps support their mission\, gives free books to people in need\, and creates jobs. TAP appreciates you helping them to achieve these goals by donating your books.
URL:https://roanokevalleydemocraticwomen.com/meeting-event/dems-after-dark-spring-2026/
LOCATION:Barrel Chest Wine & Beer\, 2601 Franklin Rd SW\, Roanoke\, Virginia\, 24014\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events,Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260224T180000
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SUMMARY:RVDW February 2026 Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join us to learn more about Virginia’s upcoming referendum for temporary congressional redistricting. \n\n\n\nPresentation slides linked here.  \n\n\n\n\n\nZoom Meeting Link:https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86834693563Meeting ID: 868 3469 35636:00pm  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Our SpeakerPenny Edwards Blue\, Regional Organizing LeadVirginians for Fair ElectionsPenny Edwards Blue is currently the Southwest Regional Organizing Lead for Virginians for Fair Elections and the NAACP Virginia State Conference Executive Committee WIN Chair. She is an author; “A TIME TO PROTEST\, Leadership Lessons from My Father Who Survived the Segregated South for 99 Years” and owner of Penny Wise Gateway where she provides leadership and project management training.  Penny served on the Franklin County School Board for two terms (8 years). She obtained a BA degree from Hampton University\, an MBA from Duke University and retired from IBM as a Delivery Project Executive. Penny is a lifelong learner and a lifelong Civil Rights advocate.
URL:https://roanokevalleydemocraticwomen.com/meeting-event/rvdw-february-2026-meeting/
CATEGORIES:Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250523T120000
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SUMMARY:RVDW May 2025 Meeting
DESCRIPTION:(Post-meeting update: Takeaways & Resources: May Meeting Recap) \n\n\n\n“Proposed Changes to Medicaid: What They Mean for SWVA“ \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGuest 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 leading to the loss of health insurance for hundreds of thousands of residents\, especially low-income families and children. Initially the proposed cuts appear to disproportionately affect rural areas and jeopardize access to essential health services and our rural hospitals. The Republican-controlled US House of Representatives aims to get their version of the Reconciliation Bill to the floor by May 19. GOP leaders want to send it to the president by July 4. \n\n\n\nJoin us at Montano’s\, located at 3733 Franklin Road SW. Our program begins at 12:00 noon followed by a brief business meeting. If ordering lunch\, please arrive between 11:15 and 11:45 to place your order. While an RSVP is not required\, we appreciate you taking time to help us get a headcount for our meeting. \n\n\n\n\nRSVP\n\n\n\n\nAbout Our Guest Speaker:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDonna Littlepage\, RetiredFormer VP of Finance\, Carillion ClinicFormer SVP\, Population HealthFounding CFO\, VTC School of MedicineFormer CPA \n\n\n\nDonna Littlepage earned her undergraduate degree in Accounting and her MBA from Virginia Tech. During her 35-year career at Carilion Clinic she served in various finance roles\, including as Vice President of Finance\, overseeing hospitals\, physician services\, retail services\, insurance companies\, and administrative operations and a decade as Senior Vice President for Population Health\, working to expand access to care and improve health outcomes across our region. She was the founding Chief Financial Officer of the Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine\, helping to shape the future of medical education in our state. Donna retired in October 2024.
URL:https://roanokevalleydemocraticwomen.com/meeting-event/rvdw-may-2025-meeting/
LOCATION:Montano’s\, 3733 Franklin Rd SW\, Roanoke\, VA\, 24014\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meetings
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SUMMARY:Why States Matter: Sister District & VA in 2025
DESCRIPTION:(Read meeting follow up post: “It Starts with States”) \n\n\n\nWe’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 here\, both for building infrastructure for the midterms\, and for sending a powerful message all the way up to the top of the ticket.”  \n\n\n\n Read more about Sister District ProjectSister District 2025-2026 Map & Electoral Strategy Sister District 2024 Impact Report Sister District Upcoming & Featured Events \n\n\n\nWe look forward to seeing everyone at Bubba’s 33 at Valley View\, 4824 Valley View Ave NW. Our program begins at 12:00 noon followed by a brief business meeting. If ordering lunch\, please arrive between 11:15 and 11:45 to place your order. While an RSVP is not required\, we appreciate you taking time to help us get a head count for our meeting. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRSVP\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout our speaker: Nicole Zambrano is a Senior Organizing Manager with Sister District Project\, where she co-leads the organization’s National Phonebank Program\, and works to elect crucial Democratic candidates to state legislatures in swing states across the country. \n\n\n\nA native of South Florida\, Nicole has a background in campaign politics\, where she cultivated a love for direct voter contact and field work. Prior to her work at Sister District\, she was a volunteer for Obama in 2008 and 2012\, a Fellow for Hillary Clinton’s 2016 campaign\, and an Organizer during the 2020 Presidential Election and the 2021 GA Runoffs. In the spring of 2021\, she relocated to Virginia\, where she was a Regional Organizing Director for the 2021 VA Gubernatorial Election\, in support of Terry McAuliffe and candidates for the VA House of Delegates. She has lived in Northern VA ever since\, and currently resides in Prince William County with her partner\, who is also a Political Organizer\, and their several pets.
URL:https://roanokevalleydemocraticwomen.com/meeting-event/rvdw-april-2025-meeting/
LOCATION:Bubba’s 33 at Valley View\, 4824 Valley View Ave NW\, Roanoke\, VA\, 24012\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meetings
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SUMMARY:RVDW March 2025 Meeting
DESCRIPTION:TRIAD: Ensuring Seniors Are Informed & Safe\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIn 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. \n\n\n\nRoanoke Valley Democratic Women welcomes Tameka Paige as our guest speaker this month. Tameka will introduce us to TRIAD\, its programs\, and the importance of the agency’s presence in our communities. TRIAD is a cooperative effort of law enforcement agencies\, senior citizens\, and senior organizations with a goal of reducing the fear of crime and victimization among seniors. \n\n\n\nJoin us Friday\, March 28 at The Green Goat\, 802 Wiley Dr SW\, Roanoke\, VA 24015. Our program begins at 12:00 noon followed by the business meeting. If ordering lunch\, please arrive early. Lunch orders will be taken until 11:45am. \n\n\n\nTriad was established in 1988 when three national organizations agreed that the elderly could better be protected by cooperative efforts. The relationship was cemented when the organizations - the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP)\, International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP)\, and the National Sheriffs' Association (NSA) - signed a cooperative agreement.\n\n\n\nAbout Our Guest Speaker: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTameka PaigePublic Information Officer and Community Relations SpecialistRoanoke City Sheriff Department \n\n\n\nTameka Paige is a native of Roanoke Virginia. She obtained her Associate of Applied Science in Administration of Justice from Virginia Western Community College\, a dual Bachelor of Science in Leadership & Management and Human Services from Bluefield College\, and earned her Master’s in Public Administration from Old Dominion University. In addition\, she has volunteered with a local organization committed to recognizing the accomplishments of others as well as servicing those in need within the community. She is also a proud member of Zeta Phi Beta Incorporated\, GMAL. \n\n\n\nMrs. Paige is currently employed at the Roanoke City Sheriff’s Office in Roanoke VA as the Public Information Officer and Community Relations Specialist. She is responsible for the imagery of the department\, providing the public with information\, and helping to improve the relationship between law enforcement and the community served. She oversees a team that includes community engagement personnel and volunteers.
URL:https://roanokevalleydemocraticwomen.com/meeting-event/rvdw-march-2025-meeting/
LOCATION:The Green Goat\, 802 Wiley Dr SW\, Roanoke\, VA\, 24015\, United States
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SUMMARY:RVDW February 2025 Meeting
DESCRIPTION:“DEI: What It IS and What It ISN’T“ \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOur 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. \n\n\n\nJoin us at Hidden Valley Country Club\, located at 2500 Romar Road\, in Salem\, Virginia. Our program begins at 12:00 noon followed by a brief business meeting.  If ordering lunch\, please arrive between 11:15 and 11:45 to place your order. \n\n\n\nAbout Our Guest Speaker: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTanisha J. NashSupervisor of Student Support Services at Encircle \n\n\n\nTanisha Nash is currently employed as Supervisor of Student Support Services at Encircle where she oversees components of the behavioral support services provided in seven Minnick schools throughout Southwest Virgina. Prior to this position she served as the Assistant Principal at the Roanoke Minnick School for 8 years. Tanisha is an Adjunct Professor for Radford University where she has taught in the Social Work Department for 11 years. \n\n\n\nTanisha is a native of Roanoke\, VA where she currently resides. Tanisha is a 1996 graduate of Patrick Henry High School and a two-time graduate of Radford University by way of Virginia Commonwealth University and Virginia Union University obtaining her bachelor’s and master’s degree in social work. Tanisha has worked in the mental health and education field for 26 years\, in several capacities. These include\, therapeutic day treatment\, mentoring\, counselors in both the public and private school setting\, supervisor of intensive in home\, outpatient\, and inpatient counseling as well as consulting work. \n\n\n\nTanisha is active in her community\, serving on various boards and committees in the Roanoke Valley. She is the immediate past President of the Roanoke Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Incorporated. She currently serves as the chair of the Scholarship committee and Political Awareness and Social Action Committee. In addition\, Tanisha is a member of the Roanoke Chapter of The Girlfriends Inc\, The Roanoke Branch of the NAACP\, serving on the Executive Committee\, Member of the Board of Directors for the Goodwill\, Kirk Family YMCA Advisory Board member and a member of the Roanoke Valley Democratic Women\, serving as Chair of Membership. \n\n\n\nIn addition to her community involvement\, Tanisha is a lifelong member of Morning Star Baptist church. Tanisha is the proud mother of two adult children\, Phazhon and Sanii\, to whom she credits for giving her the motivation and ambition day to day to live the best life possible. In her free time\, Tanisha enjoys time with her children\, close family\, friends\, and her grand dog Pollo\, shopping\, DIY home projects\, travel and her new venture into event planning.
URL:https://roanokevalleydemocraticwomen.com/meeting-event/rvdw-february-2025-meeting/
LOCATION:Hidden Valley Country Club\, 2500 Romar Road\, Salem\, VA\, 24153\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meetings
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SUMMARY:RVDW January 2025 Meeting
DESCRIPTION:“Virginia’s Fight for Reproductive Freedom” \n\n\n\nJamie 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. \n\n\n\nJoin us at Montano’s\, located at 3733 Franklin Rd SW. Our program begins at 12:00 noon followed by the business meeting. If ordering lunch\, please arrive early. Lunch orders will be taken until 11:45am. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout our speaker:Jamie Lockhart\, Executive Director of Planned Parenthood Advocates of Virginia\, brings nearly two decades of experience in nonprofit advocacy\, political organizing\, and public policy to her role as Executive Director of Planned Parenthood Advocates of Virginia. For the last five years\, she has led efforts to protect and expand reproductive health care access through legislation\, education\, electoral action\, and litigation. Jamie has played a pivotal role in repealing abortion restrictions\, expanding access to care\, and securing pro-reproductive rights majorities in the Virginia General Assembly. Under her leadership\, PPAV’s endorsement has become a political powerhouse\, and Planned Parenthood VA PAC has been instrumental in key electoral victories. \n\n\n\nA trusted authority on reproductive rights\, Jamie is regularly featured in major Virginia publications and serves as a primary resource for state reporters. A Chesterfield County native\, she holds a BA in Political Science from James Madison University (magna cum laude) and an MPA from Harvard Kennedy School. Her political expertise was shaped on Virginia campaigns\, including President Obama’s 2012 reelection\, and through work on Capitol Hill. Jamie is also a certified fitness instructor and exercise enthusiast. She resides in Arlington\, VA\, with her husband and two young children.
URL:https://roanokevalleydemocraticwomen.com/meeting-event/rvdw-january-2025-meeting/
LOCATION:Montano’s\, 3733 Franklin Rd SW\, Roanoke\, VA\, 24014\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241025T120000
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SUMMARY:RVDW October 2024 Meeting
DESCRIPTION:@ 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. \n\n\n\nLocal Democratic Committees from across the valley have been invited to present and help us all plug in during the final 11 days of this election season\, ESPECIALLY on Election Day. PLUS\, join us to catch highlights of Secretary Holton’s visit. \n\n\n\nLet’s win this thing!
URL:https://roanokevalleydemocraticwomen.com/meeting-event/rvdw-october-2024-meeting/
LOCATION:Williamson Road Public Library\, 3837 Williamson Rd\, Roanoke\, VA\, 24012\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240927T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240927T130000
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SUMMARY:RVDW September 2024 Meeting
DESCRIPTION:@ Williamson Road Public Library\, 3837 Williamson Rd\, Roanoke VA 24012Program 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. \n\n\n\nWith early voting underway and election day right around the corner\, we look forward to guest speakers Anne Holton and Jeanne Fishwick sharing news and their perspectives on this historic election year. \n\n\n\nOur Guest Speakers:Anne Holton \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAnne Holton is a professor in the Schar School of Policy and Government and in the College of Education and Human Development\, and a Senior Fellow at EdPolicyForward. She is a lifelong advocate for children and families in Virginia. \n\n\n\nWith an AB from Princeton and a Harvard law degree\, Holton has worked as a legal aid lawyer serving low-income families\, a juvenile and domestic relations district court judge\, a child welfare reformer\, and Virginia’s Secretary of Education. \n\n\n\nHolton helped integrate the inner-city schools of Richmond\, Virginia\, as a child when her father was Virginia’s governor in the early 1970s. As Virginia’s First Lady when her husband was governor in 2006-10\, Holton championed foster care system reform. As Virginia’s Secretary of Education in 2014-16\, she worked to increase Virginia’s investment in public education\, to promote innovation and the joy of teaching and learning in our schools\, and to ensure every student has a successful pathway to the future\, especially those in high-poverty communities. Her life’s work has focused on children and families at the margin\, and the crucial role education must play in helping young people escape poverty. \n\n\n\nHolton currently serves on the Virginia Board of Education. She and her husband\, now a U.S. senator\, live in Richmond\, Virginia. They have three adult children\, all of whom attended Richmond Public Schools. \n\n\n\nAreas of Research: Education Policy\, Social Welfare Policy\, Urban Policy \n\n\n\n(All funds solicited in connection with this event are by Roanoke Valley Democratic Women and not by Anne Holton.) \n\n\n\nJeanne Fishwick \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJeanne Fishwick\, a native of Baltimore\, has been a resident of Roanoke City for 35 years.  A retired educator\, she taught English at Roanoke College\, Virginia Western Community College\, Roanoke City Public Schools and North Cross School.  A life-long Democratic activist\, she is currently a member of Virginia Democratic Women\, Roanoke Valley Democratic Women and Roanoke City Democratic Committee.  Jeanne was one of two women elected to represent the 6th Congressional District at the 2024 Democratic National Convention.  In addition to her interest in politics\, Jeanne is an active volunteer at The Taubman Museum of Art and Mill Mountain Garden Club.   She is the wife of John P Fishwick\, Jr. and mother to Richard and Jack Fishwick.
URL:https://roanokevalleydemocraticwomen.com/meeting-event/rvdw-september-2024-meeting/
LOCATION:Williamson Road Public Library\, 3837 Williamson Rd\, Roanoke\, VA\, 24012\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meetings
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SUMMARY:RVDW May 2024 Meeting
DESCRIPTION:@ 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. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us on Friday\, May 24\, 2024\, at Montano’s Restaurant (3733 Franklin Rd SW) when RVDW members and guests will have an opportunity to meet and hear the Democratic Primary candidates for Roanoke City Council address their priorities and credentials and share their campaign materials. \n\n\n\nSee “Meet the Dem Candidates for Roanoke City Council“ for links to candidate information. \n\n\n\nEarly voting for the June 18 Democratic Primary began May 3 and continues through Saturday\, June 15.
URL:https://roanokevalleydemocraticwomen.com/meeting-event/rvdw-may-2024-meeting/
LOCATION:Montano’s\, 3733 Franklin Rd SW\, Roanoke\, VA\, 24014\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events,Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240426T120000
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SUMMARY:RVDW April 2024 Meeting
DESCRIPTION:@ 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. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOur 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 Mayor. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nKaren G. H. BakerFor US Congress VA 9th DistrictWebsite: www.BakerforVa9th.comEmail: info@bakerforva9th.comFacebook: bakerforva9thTwitter: @bakerforva9thInstagram: @bakerforva9th \n\n\n\nRead more about Karen Baker here. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nKen MitchellFor US Congress VA 6th DistrictWebsite: https://www.KenMitchellforVirginia.comFacebook: kenmitchellforvaInstagram: @kenmitchellforva \n\n\n\nRead more about Ken Mitchell here. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoe CobbFor Roanoke City MayorWebsite: https://joecobbforroanoke.com/Email: joecobbforroanoke@gmail.comFacebook: joecobbforroanokeInstagram: @joecobbforroanoke \n\n\n\nRead more about Joe Cobb here.
URL:https://roanokevalleydemocraticwomen.com/meeting-event/rvdw-april-2024-meeting/
LOCATION:Montano’s\, 3733 Franklin Rd SW\, Roanoke\, VA\, 24014\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240322T120000
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SUMMARY:RVDW March 2024 Meeting
DESCRIPTION:@ 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. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTheme: Women’s History Month \n\n\n\nGuest Speaker:Dr. Ivonne Wallace FuentesHistory Professor\, Roanoke College \n\n\n\nDr. Ivonne Wallace Fuentes(Photo credit: Megapixie/Annemie Tonken)\n\n\n\nDr. Ivonne Wallace Fuentes is a distinguished professor of history with a focus on Latin American history\, gender\, and revolutionary movements. She earned her PhD and MA from Duke University and her BA from Southwestern University. Dr. Wallace Fuentes is known for her extensive research and teaching interests that span across Latin American history\, particularly in Peru and Central America. \n\n\n\nHer notable work includes the book “Most Scandalous Woman: Magda Portal and the Dream of Revolution in Peru\,” which provides an in-depth look at the life of Magda Portal\, a revolutionary literary figure and a key player in political revolution within Peru’s hierarchical and oligarchic society. Dr. Wallace Fuentes’ scholarship offers a vivid portrayal of Portal’s efforts to construct a new identity for Peruvian women both personally and politically\, highlighting the gendered politics of the era. \n\n\n\nIvonne is a mother to two boys who attend Roanoke City schools and has been active in Roanoke community organizing. She is currently working on a new book project about revolutionary movements in Central America.
URL:https://roanokevalleydemocraticwomen.com/meeting-event/rvdw-march-2024-meeting/
LOCATION:Montano’s\, 3733 Franklin Rd SW\, Roanoke\, VA\, 24014\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meetings
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SUMMARY:RVDW February 2024 Meeting
DESCRIPTION:@ 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. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBlack History Month\n\n\n\nOur Speaker:  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDr. Brenda HalePresident\, Roanoke Chapter NAACP \n\n\n\nDr. Brenda Louise Hale\, President of the Roanoke Branch NAACP\, attended Chaminade University in Honolulu and Roanoke College where she studied psychology. She received her Licensed Practical Nursing education from Fitzsimmons Army General Hospital in Denver\, Colo.\, and earned her associate degree in nursing from Virginia Western in 1989; received an honorary doctorate of humane letters from Bethlehem Bible College in 2010; a Doctor of Theology in biblical studies from the Word of Life Theological Seminary in 2013; and an honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters with all rights and privileges from Roanoke College in 2018. \n\n\n\nAfter retiring from the Army in 1978 as a Sergeant First Class (E-7)\, Dr. Hale worked with the Salem Veterans Affairs Medical Center as an LPN and RN; the Non-Commissioned Officers Association in Honolulu as a financial counselor; and Primerica Financial Service as a financial representative division leader. \n\n\n\nDr. Hale is a member of Loudon Avenue Christian Church and a Gold Life Member of the NAACP. In addition to serving as president of the Roanoke Branch NAACP\, Dr. Hale is the Vice President of Region 4 of the Virginia State Conference. She was instrumental in reactivating the Roanoke NAACP Youth Council in 2010. Her nonprofit board service includes Total Action Against Poverty (TAP)\, Roanoke City Rescue Mission\, Local Colors\, Equal Justice Initiative and the Community Housing Corporation Board. \n\n\n\nDr. Hale is the first African American elected as secretary for the VA State Board of Nursing. She was also listed in Who’s Who in American Nursing 1990-91 and Who’s Who of American Women 1995-96. Other accolades: numerous military medals; the Dr. Martin Luther King\, Jr. Drum Major for Justice Award from the Roanoke Chapter SCLC; named a Paul Harris Fellow by the Rotary Foundation of Rotary International; the Black Girls Rock Award from the Continental Societies\, Inc. Roanoke Chapter; the Impactors of Excellence Award from the Roanoke NAACP Youth Council; the UBU Humanitarian Award; and the Virginia Western Community College’s 2023 Distinguished Alumni Award.
URL:https://roanokevalleydemocraticwomen.com/meeting-event/rvdw-february-2024-meeting/
LOCATION:Montano’s\, 3733 Franklin Rd SW\, Roanoke\, VA\, 24014\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meetings
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SUMMARY:RVDW January 2024 Meeting
DESCRIPTION:@ 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. \n\n\n\nOur Guest Speaker: Sheriff Antonio D. Hash\, City of Roanoke\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSheriff Antonio Hash began his career with the Roanoke City Sheriff’s Office fifteen years ago. He was elected Sheriff in November 2021 and began his tenure on January 1\, 2022. \n\n\n\nWhile employed with the department\, prior to becoming Sheriff\, Hash was heavily involved in giving back to the community. He focused on bridging the gap between law enforcement and the community served. He has received recognition from both the private and professional sectors for his selfless acts and service. \n\n\n\nAs Sheriff\, Hash has focused on increased opportunities for residents\, formally known as inmates. This is evidenced by the creation of (R)IGNITE: Residents Individually Growing Naturally & Intentionally through Education. Additionally\, he has expanded the ability for deputies to participate in training and create processes for the betterment of the agency. He is a Sheriff who continues to pursue evidence-based initiatives focused on improving the skills required in the 21st century.  In conjunction with focusing on the needs of the agency\, Sheriff Hash has broadened the agency’s involvement in the community through both the creation of the Law Enforcement and Community Engagement divisions.
URL:https://roanokevalleydemocraticwomen.com/meeting-event/rvdw-january-2024-meeting/
LOCATION:Montano’s\, 3733 Franklin Rd SW\, Roanoke\, VA\, 24014\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meetings
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SUMMARY:RVDW October 2023 Meeting: Freedom to Read
DESCRIPTION:How to Resist Book Bans in Your Community\n\n\n\n@ The Club Room at Hunting Hills Country Club\, 5220 Hunting Hills Dr\, Roanoke\, VA 24018Please RSVP to rvdemocraticwomen@gmail.com and arrive by 11:30am if you plan to order lunch. HHCC offers a menu ranging in price from $15 to $18.  Program begins promptly at 12:OOnoon followed by the business meeting.  \n\n\n\n(Update: Freedom to Read: Key Take-Aways (roanokevalleydemocraticwomen.com) \n\n\n\nBook censorship is a serious threat to the freedom of expression\, diversity of perspectives\, and quality of education in the United States. In recent years\, there has been a surge of attempts to ban or challenge books in public schools and libraries\, especially those that deal with race\, gender\, and sexuality. These efforts are often driven by political agendas\, misinformation\, and fear\, and they undermine the rights of students\, teachers\, librarians\, and parents to access and share information.  \n\n\n\nAt our October meeting\, our last general meeting of 2023\, featured speaker Sara Sprague will discuss some of the trends in book banning attempts\, how they are affecting us locally\, and the strategies and resources that can be used to resist them. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOur October Speaker: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSara Sprague is an attorney\, librarian\, and consultant based in Roanoke\, Virginia. She holds a J.D. from Roger Williams University School of Law and an M.M.L.I.S. from the University of Southern California. Sara has been practicing law for over 15 years and currently runs her own law and consulting practice\, Sprague Law & Consulting\, focusing on nonprofits\, small businesses\, estate planning\, and public interest law. In addition\, Sara is an academic librarian whose work focuses on digital scholarship and information literacy. She has also served on numerous local nonprofit boards and long been active in social justice advocacy work. In all her roles\, she enjoys solving problems and helping people find the information and resources they need. \n\n\n\nOctober Candidate Guest: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSamantha Newell\, Write-In Candidate\, Roanoke County School Board – Catawba District “For too long\, administrators have ignored the voices of our experienced and dedicated teachers.” Samantha is committed to working directly with teachers to create policies that support them and the students they care about. “Teachers know what their students need and I will work hard to make sure they get it! No two students are alike.” Samantha supports providing teachers and administrators the resources they need to ensure each student can learn in the way that suits them best. “The needs in Catawba do not necessarily reflect the needs in Cave Spring.” Samantha wants to work with districts to ensure that each district’s individual priorities are met in order to build a stronger Roanoke County for all. As a parent and experienced coach\, Samantha knows how important it is to listen to students. “In our rapidly changing world\, students need extra support to navigate the extremism that is plaguing our society. Asking children about their dreams\, their experiences\, and their needs is the best way to learn how to help them.” By engaging students in a dialogue\, Samantha hopes to provide new avenues for students to develop leadership skills and plan for their future in Roanoke County.Website: www.Samantha4RoCo.comEmail: Samantha4RoCo@gmail.com Cell: 321-987-5130Social Media: www.facebook.com/samantha4roco
URL:https://roanokevalleydemocraticwomen.com/meeting-event/october-2023-meeting/
LOCATION:Hunting Hills Country Club\, 5220 Hunting Hills Dr\, Roanoke\, Virginia\, 24018\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meetings
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SUMMARY:RVDW September 2023 Meeting
DESCRIPTION:@ Montano’s\, 3733 Franklin Rd SW\, Roanoke\, VA 24014Program begins at 12:OO noon followed by the business meeting. Please arrive at 11:30am if ordering lunch. \n\n\n\nTrigger Warning: The September meeting topic and sharing of experiences by our speakers may be disturbing\, upsetting\, or difficult for you or others in the room.  \n\n\n\nJoin RVDW for this critical\, lifesaving conversation. And let’s do our part to spread the word and take action to promote awareness and prevent suicide. Use 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline’s hashtag during national Suicide Prevention Awareness Month and beyond. #BeThe1To \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOur presenters will share tools and resources to promote healing and hope and much more. \n\n\n\nOur September Speakers: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJulia Scales is Director of Behavioral Health Integration at New Horizons Healthcare and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Julia has worked in the behavioral health field for almost ten years. She is passionate about dismantling barriers\, supporting underserved populations\, and creating safe spaces for healing. In her free time\, Julia enjoys reading\, watching documentaries and trips to Lowes with her fiancé. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDanielle Johnson is a Licensed Eligible Mental Health Professional with over a decade of experience in the Roanoke community. Danielle works at Roanoke City Public Schools as a School Social Worker and performs outpatient counseling in private practice. Danielle’s passion for mental health awareness\, advocacy\, service\, and community engagement continues to fuel her purpose of being a trailblazer and change agent for the Roanoke community. In her free time\, Danielle enjoys making aromatherapy candles\, being in nature\, and watching Marvel movies with her two sons. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSarah Goodman is a local Realtor and the current GOTV Organizer for Red Wine & Blue. Sarah was a public school teacher and leader of the Roanoke County Education Association for many years\, and she left her teaching job to be able to devote more energy to fighting the extremist takeover our public schools are facing. She is excited to share the resources developed by Red Wine & Blue to help women organize to protect our rights. Sarah is a mother of two sons\, and she loves to read\, hike\, cook\, and play with her dogs.
URL:https://roanokevalleydemocraticwomen.com/meeting-event/september-2023-meeting/
LOCATION:Montano’s\, 3733 Franklin Rd SW\, Roanoke\, VA\, 24014\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meetings
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SUMMARY:Meet & Greet: US Rep. Abigail Spanberger
DESCRIPTION:Join us to hear from and speak with US Rep. Spanberger on Friday\, August 18 at 6:30pm. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRep. Abigail Spanberger is one of three Democratic women in Virginia’s U.S. House of Representatives delegation. While she proudly represents Virginia’s 7th District\, Rep Spanberger cares deeply for all Virginians and is determined to meet and get to know the entire state as well as she knows her own district.  \n\n\n\nRVDW is proud to co-host this non-ticketed event. There is no cost to attend. However\, RSVP is required. Location details will be provided upon RSVP.
URL:https://roanokevalleydemocraticwomen.com/meeting-event/meet-greet-us-rep-abigail-spanberger/
LOCATION:Location details will be provided upon RSVP.
CATEGORIES:Events,Meetings
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SUMMARY:RVDW May 2023 Meeting
DESCRIPTION:@ Jersey Lily’s Roadhouse\, 1650 Braeburn Dr.\, Ridgewood Farms Shopping Center\, Salem\, VA. Program begins at 12:OO noon followed by the business meeting. Please arrive at 11:30 if you are ordering lunch. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAs next month is Gun Violence Awareness Month across our nation\, and as gun violence is ever-increasingly in our daily headlines\, in our neighborhoods\, and for far\, far too many for too long\, in our and our loved ones’ lives\, RVDW is humbled and honored to welcome three distinguished guest speakers for our May 26th Monthly Membership Meeting: Dr. Catherine Koebel Stromberg\, Ms. Rita Joyce\, and Vice-Mayor Joe Cobb to address gun violence and gun violence awareness. (Read more here.)
URL:https://roanokevalleydemocraticwomen.com/meeting-event/may-2023-meeting/
CATEGORIES:Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230428T113000
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SUMMARY:RVDW April 2023 Meeting
DESCRIPTION:@ Jersey Lily’s Roadhouse\, 1650 Braeburn Dr.\, Ridgewood Farms Shopping Center\, Salem\, VA \n\n\n\nProgram begins at 12:OO noon followed by the business meeting. Please arrive at 11:30 if you are ordering lunch. \n\n\n\nProgram: Meet Our 2023 Democratic Candidates for Virginia House & Senate. Read more here.
URL:https://roanokevalleydemocraticwomen.com/meeting-event/april-2023-meeting/
CATEGORIES:Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230324T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230324T130000
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SUMMARY:RVDW March 2023 Meeting
DESCRIPTION:@ Montano’s\, 3733 Franklin Rd SW\, Roanoke\, VA 24014.Women’s History Month Program begins at 12:OO noon followed by the business meeting.Please arrive at 11:30 am if ordering lunch. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWomen’s History MonthTheme: “Celebrating Women Who Tell Our Stories”Colors:  Purple\, Green\, White(Download PDF of Agenda here.) \n\n\n\nOur Speakers: \n\n\n\nElizabeth CranwellBoard of Visitors University of Virginia \n\n\n\nElizabeth Cranwell\n\n\n\nElizabeth M. Cranwell – A public relations professional and educator\, she has served in many communications roles during her career\, including as communications director and press secretary for members of the United States Congress. Cranwell is an active community volunteer\, serving as a former board member of Emerge VA and as former president of the North Cross School Parent’s Association and former commissioner of the Roanoke Valley Greenway Commission. She has also served on the North Cross School Board of Trustees\, Gov. Tim Kaine’s Start Strong Council for Pre-School Education\, and the Science Museum of Western Virginia Board of Trustees. Cranwell holds a bachelor’s degree in American government and Spanish from UVA and master’s degree in public communication from American University. \n\n\n\nEmily SumpterAssociate Director of Donor Relations & StewardshipPlanned Parenthood South Atlantic \n\n\n\nEmily Sumpter\n\n\n\nEmily Sumpter has joined the PPSAT family in the role of Associate Director of Donor Relations & Stewardship\, based in Roanoke\, VA. Emily will be working on the team to plan and execute engaging\, high-impact fundraising events and execute major donor stewardship activities. She will provide development staffing for the Roanoke Health Center.  \n\n\n\nEmily joined the Planned Parenthood team November 15\, 2022\, with seven years of event and nonprofit experience. In her most recent role as manager of conferences and events at the U.S. Naval Institute\, Emily managed logistics for conferences and events\, including developing marketing strategies and drafting speaker correspondence. Prior to this position\, she served as the event manager at the Maryland Tech Council\, where she planned and coordinated all event logistics\, including working with multiple volunteer committees and creating and managing budgets. Emily earned a BS in Communication Studies at James Madison University. She is very passionate about the mission of Planned Parenthood. Emily recently relocated to the Roanoke area from Maryland and is excited to be part of the community. \n\n\n\nFeature: Letter Writing Campaign to Rename Federal Building after Reuben E. LawsonBy Legislative Committee \n\n\n\nBring your favorite pen – We will have letters and cards for you to write! \n\n\n\nThis Feature is a Follow Up for Call to Action. The change requires an act of Congress. Speakers John Fishwick and Reverend Burton urged RVDW members to “Add your voices” through writing letters to U.S. Senators Mark Warner and Tim Kaine\, and Representatives Morgan Griffith and Ben Cline\, in whose district the federal building is located. Fishwick provided the letter\, RVDW provides the citizens’ voices! \n\n\n\n\nFishwick: “Add your voices.”
URL:https://roanokevalleydemocraticwomen.com/meeting-event/march-2023-meeting/
LOCATION:Montano’s\, 3733 Franklin Rd SW\, Roanoke\, VA\, 24014\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meetings
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SUMMARY:RVDW February 2023 Meeting
DESCRIPTION:@ 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.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRoanoke Valley Democratic Women wishes to give special recognition to February as Heart Month and Black History Month.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIt is critical that we take care of ourselves\, get those check-ups\, eat the right foods and\, above all\, exercise and spend quality time with friends. We have invited special guests today who will be talking with us about establishing those kinds of goals in support of ourselves. Black History month remains a powerful symbolic celebration and a time for acknowledgement\, reflection and inspiration. The national 2023 Black History Month theme\, “Black Resistance\,” explores how African Americans have addressed historic and ongoing disadvantages and oppression. We encourage all of you to become involved and do all that you can to foster an environment where we all are recognized for our abilities and valued for our contributions.  \n\n\n\nAbout our speakers:  We are pleased to have women who are actively working in our community to further the education and support of us all as community members.  \n\n\n\nDr. Karen Perkins is a Carilion family doc and\, since 2017 has been the vice director of the Compress and Shock Foundation\, a Roanoke based 501-c-3 non-profit\, whose mission is to bring free and equitable access to CPR and AED education to all communities\, with a specific dedication to those communities most adversely affected by cardiac arrest due to race\, ethnicity\, primary language\, or access to healthcare education. Since 2017\, the foundation has trained about 6\,000 learners for free and placed about 75 donated AEDs in the community. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention\, heart disease is the leading cause of death for men\, women\, and people of most racial and ethnic groups in the United States. Meanwhile\, Dr. Perkins reports\, “Female victims of out-of-hospital cardiac arrest receive less bystander CPR and use of an AED than male victims.”  \n\n\n\nRobyn Mitchell\, Eureka Park Artist in Residence and owner of Lovelight Design Studio\, works at the intersection of creativity\, entrepreneurship\, design\, consulting\, and social justice. Providing design services for a wide range of civic and nonprofit organizations\, Robyn is building a broad portfolio of clients while pushing her creativity into new arenas. As an artist in residence\, Robyn will engage neighbors and stakeholders in arts-based participation strategies around the development of a new community center in Roanoke’s Eureka Park. \n\n\n\nMarlee Coles\, is a Texture Expert who specializes in hair color and the MIZANI Aircut. Marlee is extremely active in the Roanoke area in her community and is an active member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority\, Inc. She also works with the youth in development of programs and education. We welcome Marlee as a visitor and supporter of our community.  \n\n\n\nThe Board of the Roanoke Valley Democratic Women is pleased to welcome you\,  \n\n\n\nJanice Dinkins-Davidson\, President \n\n\n\nDownload Newsletter and Agenda pdf here.
URL:https://roanokevalleydemocraticwomen.com/meeting-event/february-2023-meeting/
LOCATION:Montano’s\, 3733 Franklin Rd SW\, Roanoke\, VA\, 24014\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meetings
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SUMMARY:RVDW January 2023 Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Board is pleased to announce that the January 27 meeting is via Zoom. The meeting begins at 12:00 noon and ends at 1:00pm. (Read January post-meeting update here.) \n\n\n\nAt this meeting\, we will install our new officers. Our speaker is special guest\, Attorney John Fishwick who will speak on the Campaign to Rename the Federal Building for Rueben Lawson. \n\n\n\nWe look forward to your participation. If you have any questions\, please let us know. \n\n\n\nOn behalf of the Board\, we appreciate your involvement and support. \n\n\n\nSincerely\, \n\n\n\nHelen B. Dean\, President \n\n\n\nRoanoke Valley Democratic Women \n\n\n\nEmail RVDemocraticWomen@gmail.com to request ZOOM link.
URL:https://roanokevalleydemocraticwomen.com/meeting-event/january-2023-meeting/
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