CLINIC ESCORTS
- Saturdays
- 9:30–11:30 a.m.
- Detroit
WSU Students for Choice, WSU Med Students for Choice, and WSU Students for a Democratic Society will be escorting at a clinic on the eastside of metro Detroit.
If interested, please contact Chris Cardneas at deensrof@aol.com.
VOLUNTEER PHONE BANK
- Monday, April 28, 2008
- 5:30–8:30 p.m., Ann Arbor
- Thursday, May 1, 2008
- 5:00–8:30 p.m., Ann Arbor
We need your help to contact our supporters. Join us for phone banking sessions where we will be calling Planned Parenthood supporters with important updates about legislation and the upcoming election. Please contact John at john.keserich@ppmchoice.org if you are able to help for even an hour.
VOLUNTEER NIGHT PHONE BANK
- Monday, April 28, 2008
- 5:30–8:30 p.m.
- PPAM office, Lansing
For more information, directions, and to RSVP, please contact Dessa at dessa.cosma@ppmchoice.org.
VOLUNTEER NIGHT
- Thursday, May 1, 2008
- 5:30–8:00 p.m.
- 3371 Beecher Rd, Flint
Pizza provided and lots of activism! For more information and to RSVP, please contact Dessa at dessa.cosma@ppmchoice.org.
“KILLING US SOFTLY”
- Monday, May 5, 2008
- 7:00 p.m.
- Max Fisher Federation Bldg., 6735 Telegraph Rd., Bloomfield Hills
In the film “Killing Us Softly”, Jean Kilbourne surveys the contemporary advertising landscape to critically examine how, why and to what extent corporations and their advertisers use images of girls and women to sell their products.
A media spokesperson will lead a discussion following the film.
Sponsored by: National Council of Jewish Women Advocacy & Action and Public Affairs Committees.
For reservations and information call (248) 355–3300, ext. 0.
MICHIGAN POLICY SUMMIT 2008
- Saturday, May 10, 2008
- Lansing Center, 333 E. Michigan Ave., Lansing
- $30
Visit www.mipolicysummit.org to register for the event.
Amidst the harsh political and economic climate in Michigan there is incredible progressive work taking place all across the state. Unfortunately, our ability to move policy is hampered because we often do not have the opportunity to make the connections between our issues and nurture a common action agenda.
It is in this context, that Planned Parenthood is excited to work in conjunction with representatives from the environmental, civil rights, faith based, GLBT, education, labor, student, disability, health care reform, and human services communities to host and participate in the 2nd Annual Michigan Policy Summit.
This Summit will have four main objectives:
- To craft effective and progressive public policies
- Provide tangible skills for individuals and organizations
- Create new networks and cohesion amongst progressive activists
- We have one two dynamic keynote speakers in Jim Hightower and Amy Goodman.
Often times, progressive initiatives in Michigan are ignored because leaders claim that there is an undue strain on the budget or because of a loss of jobs, which leads them to question the efficacy of the progressive work being done in Michigan. Nevertheless, Michigan progressives continue to persevere in the worst state economy in the country. We must come together to collectively draft and pass sound public policy; which will create a blueprint for activists across the country to win on their issues. In the end, we seek to change policy conversations around progressive issues from "we would if we could" to "we will and we must."
For more information, contact Brandon White, Summit Director, at bwhite@michiganprospect.org or (517) 381-3433.
VOLUNTEER NIGHT
- Monday, May 12, 2008
- 5:30–7:30 p.m.
- PPAM office, Lansing
For more information, directions, and to RSVP, please contact Dessa at dessa.cosma@ppmchoice.org.
“BLACK and BLUE” BOOK DISCUSSION
- Monday, May 19, 2008
- 7:00 p.m.
- NCJW Office, 26400 Lahser Rd. #306, Southfield
In her book, Anna Quindlen weaves a forceful harrowing portrait of a woman and a marriage, capturing the profound intricacies of love and rage, passion and violence.
Please read this captivating and forceful book and come prepared to join us in a discussion as we explore the issue of domestic violence.
Sponsored by: National Council of Jewish Women Advocacy & Action and Public Affairs Committees.
For reservations and information call (248) 355–3300, ext. 0.
MICHIGAN GO RUN
- May 30–June 1, 2008
- Lansing
- $150 includes training materials, meals, receptions and activities.
Go Run is a two day training designed to inspire women to lead a political life and demystify the campaign process. The training provides the nuts and bolts of running for political office by focusing on the core areas of communications, fundraising, campaigning and the unique barriers that women face.
Click here to register for the event.
Sponsored by: The White House Project.
For more information contact Erin Vilardi, Program Manager at The White House Project, at evilardi@TheWhiteHouseProject.org, subject Go Run FAQ Question.
LANSING PPYL GROUP MINI GOLF OUTING
- June 26, 2008
- 5:30-8:00 p.m.
- Cost: $25, includes golf and pizza party
- Location TBA
