A Sampling
of speakers who have addressed WOMEN'S VOICES in Washington D.C.
& Santa Fe, N.M.
First Lady
Hillary Rodham Clinton,
It Takes a Village
Living History
New Mexico's First Lady, Barbara
Richardson
Betty Friedan,
The Feminine Mystique
Katharine Graham, owner of
the Washintgton Post Personal History
Elizabeth Drew,
The New Yorker's Letter from Washington, books on the politics
of Washington DC.
Susan Sontag,
internationally-known
intellectual & writer
Illness as a Metaphor,
Writers in Prison,
In America
Riane Eisler,
Ground-breaking expert on anthropology and women's contributions to early
civilization, author of
The Chalice and the Blade
Gail Sheehy, author of
Passages and Sex and the Seasoned Woman
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The
mission of
WOMEN'S VOICES is to
enrich women's lives
through education, dialogue
and outreach.
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Open
letter from Charlie Romney Brown:
February 12, 2009
Dear members and friends:
You have probably wondered what is happening with
Women’s Voices. As John Donne, the Renaissance writer
said, “No man (or woman) is an island …” The
entire world has recently found out how true that adage is.
During the recent international monetary upheaval, the land
has quaked beneath us. We, as a population, are all still
adjusting to the changes.
It appears that this is an appropriate time to
reassess our lives, and our priorities. Like the rest of the
country, and almost everyone I know, I am in the process of
doing so. The economy, temporary health issues, family considerations
and doctors’ advice have all played into my decision
to take a sabbatical.
I hope to begin Women’s Voices again this
fall, but on a slightly different footing. We will, however,
continue our popular small groups. During the spring and summer,
I and my council will ascertain the hard problems that Santa
Fe, New Mexico and our country are facing by interviewing
state officials, community oriented foundations, and associations
about what issues we, as women, should know about and what
we might do to help.
If you know of anyone from with whom we could
benefit discussing these vital issues, please let me know
by e-mail: womensvoices@comcast.net.
On another subject, one that is very exciting,
several women want to bring Women’s Voices to their own
cities, so I am also in the process of organizing how to best
accomplish that. I’ll keep you posted.
Our e-mails will continue to share community news,
although not as often. I want to thank Lauren Sato, who has
offered to send them out.
We’ve had many wonderful gatherings, have
heard extraordinary speakers, made many friends and have grown
from our experiences together. I look forward to continuing
our amazing adventure in the fall.
Many thanks for all of your support.
Best wishes,
Charlie Romney-Brown
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Our vision
is to honor the unique voices of women.
Applications
| Examine
and reflect upon current local, national, and world issues central
to our immediate lives and times, |
Develop
ourselves as women of action, selecting aspects of important
issues to research, to develop relevant concepts and policies
which have positive impact on women's lives, |
To provide forums for women of
ideas, talent and creativity,
To act as a library for articles,
books, and research papers on pertinent issues,
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To act
as a resource,
sustaining women in
emotional or financially
supportive ways. |
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"Charlie Romney-Brown
& Women's Voices has obviously filled a need in Santa
Fe. I enjoy sharing, bonding, and delight in our gatherings
and love being a part of them."
- Mary Lou Cook, founder of Santa Fe Treasures
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"Women's Voices provides stimulating,
thoughtful, and provocative dialogue on diverse subjects of
interest to women - personal, political, professional, spiritual,
intellectual, and financial. Charley Romney-Brown has created
a cutting-edge prototype for women's discourse."
- Sally Denton, author of Mormon Massacre, Las Vegas, The
Power and the Money, and Faith & Betrayal. |
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"For those of us who seek stimulating
programs, in-depth discussions and the company of informed women,
Women's Voices offers it all!"
- Marilyn Mason, author of "Seven Mountains", "Making
Your Life Your Own" & presenter on Oprah Winfrey show. |
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"Never doubt that a
small group of thoughtful, commited citizens can change the
world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has."
- Margaret Mead |
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