How Women Won the Vote
Now is the Time to Plan for the 100th Anniversary of Women's Suffrage in 2020.
Now is the Time to Plan for the 100th Anniversary of Women's Suffrage in 2020.
A common practice throughout history has been to overlook, marginalize or distort the role played by women and too many names have been forgotten, lost to the ages despite their importance.
Spring is just a few weeks away. Now is the time to make plans to enjoy the good weather: Seating for all events is limited. First come/first served basis.
A Day at Foxwoods Casino - Saturday April 7
For $18/person you will receive a $10 meal voucher, a $15 Slot Bet, plus a bus ride from Cromwell to the casino - a good bet indeed.
Foxwoods Flyer
Boston MA/Quincy Market Do Your Own Thing - Saturday May 12
For $27/person you can ride in comfort to Boston from either Cromwell or Vernon. Enjoy the Springtime weather in Boston.
Boston/Quincy Market Flyer
NY Yankees vs. Houston Astros - Tuesday May 29
For $49/person you will receive game tickets and a bus ride to and from Yankee Stadium. Enjoy a Springtime evening watching these American League rivals take the field in what could a preview of post-season play.
NY Yankees vs. Houston Astros Flyer
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The 85th convention of the American Federation of Teachers will be held July 13-16, 2018 at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center, Pittsburgh, PA. Please click the following Web link for DFT election of delegate deadlines:
The biennial AFT convention is the most important policymaking body of the federation. The vitality and democracy of the union depend upon participation in the convention by delegates from all affiliates in good standing. Important resolutions, constitution and bylaws amendments, and the election of the AFT president, secretary-treasurer, executive vice president and 43 vice presidents will be in the hands of the delegates. Each affiliate should take part in the election and in all other important convention business. Plan now to ensure representation from your affiliate.
See more details: https://www.aft.org/convention/call
In anticipation of winter storm Quinn, the Governor's Office released the following statement:
OSEA Chapter 14 offers a scholarship for the children, stepchildren and grandchildren of Oregon School District OSEA members.
High school senior applicants will be judged on academic success, community service and character. Senior is not restricted to attend Oregon City High School. This is NOT a need-based scholarship. The student will be notified if they are the winner and the funds will be forwarded to the school of their choice. The winner(s) will be required to attend a future meeting of the association.
This is a $500 scholarship.
Writing Women Back Into History. Honoring Women Who Fight All Forms of Discrimination Against Women.
A black Puerto Rican or “Afroborinqueno” is credited with amassing the collections which formed the core of the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture, a division of the NY Public Library.
In 1926 historian Carter G. Woodson and the Association for the Study of Negro Life and History announced the beginning of what would eventually become BLACK HISTORY MONTH.