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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


The mission of WOMEN'S VOICES is to enrich women's lives
through education, dialogue and outreach.

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

 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,

To act as a resource,
sustaining women in
emotional or financially
supportive ways.

"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
 
"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.
 
"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.
 
"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


 
Women's Voices - where learning never stops!
Box 9880 Santa Fe, New Mexico 87504 | 505-424-0884 | womensvoices@comcast.net