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We’ll explore “ How Is Your Kansas Today? ” and how to empower women to make a difference.

Taking Back Kansas Convention Labor Day Weekend in Wichita Aug. 29-30, 2014 . We’ll explore “ How Is Your Kansas Today? ” and how to empower women to make a difference. If you could change one thing about Kansas , what would it be?. Introduction.

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We’ll explore “ How Is Your Kansas Today? ” and how to empower women to make a difference.

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  1. Taking Back Kansas Convention Labor Day Weekend in Wichita Aug. 29-30, 2014 We’ll explore“How Is Your Kansas Today?”and how to empower womento make a difference.

  2. If you could change one thing about Kansas,what would it be?

  3. Introduction The mission of Women for Kansas is to unite and activate moderate, independent, and progressive women across the state for the purpose of electing a governor, a secretary of state, and legislators who value: • A fair, progressive tax system that adequately funds public services, including • Public education • The arts • Health care • A court system free from political influence • Equal access for immigrant families • Dignity and opportunity for all

  4. Women for Kansas History • Women for Kansas is agrassroots women’s initiative for energizing and educating individuals and groups across the state • A Kansas Women’s Agenda • Realize that we have Power • Harness the energy of many to increase our power 1,000 fold • Change the course of our future in Kansas by getting out the vote

  5. The Issues Some of the issues that have brought us together are: • Cuts in funding for: • Education • Tax inequities • Health care (including privatization of heath care) • Immigration • Thousands of Kansans whose voting rights are in limbo because of the new state voter registration law • Fairness in the court system • Free from political influence

  6. When We Come Together • Rally • We can do it! • Workshops • Know the Issues • Declaration of Sentiments • Build our positions • Banquet • Feel our power • Meet Candidates • Train to get out the vote!

  7. Taking Back Kansas Convention • Registration until Aug. 22: $160 • Late or walk-up registration: $195 • Register early and save! For more info, visit… www.WomenForKansas.org/convention www.WomenForKansas.org/registration

  8. Taking Back Kansas Convention • What is included with your registration? • A kickoff rally of more than 1,000 spirited, cheering women, and live music by the Cherokee Maidens. • A Taking Back Kansas t-shirt to wear at the rally. • Two meals and a banquet dinner. • An opportunity to use your voice and join with other women from across the state to help shape the Position Statement being formed at the convention. • Get out the vote training. • An experience you will never forget.

  9. Taking Back Kansas Convention • Convention Banquet Speakers • Paul Davis, candidate for Governor • Jill Docking, candidate for Lt. Governor • Jean Schodorf, candidate for Secretary of State

  10. What Can You Do? • Become a Captain to Get-Out-The-Vote. • Captain’s training, Saturday, July 12 • Contact info@womenforkansas.org • Recruit women for convention • Hold a small event in your home • Contact info@womenforkansas.org • Invite three of your best women friends who want to see a change in Topeka to a “Weekend with a Purpose” in Wichita for the Taking Back Kansas women’s convention

  11. What Can You Do (cont.)? • Volunteer at the Convention • Volunteer opportunities and an application are posted at www.WomenForKansas.org/volunteer • Contact info@womenforkansas.org • Contact League of Women Voters about learning how to register others to vote • Encourage young women to become involved

  12. What Can You Do (cont.)? • Reserve time to work locally after the convention • Get women registered to vote • Get women to vote early • Get to the polls (“Need a ride?”)

  13. What Else Can You Do? • Contributions: It takes more financial resources than registrations will cover to do all that needs to be done • Send a contribution by becoming a sponsor • Not tax-deductible • Women For Kansas, P.O. Box 8774, Wichita KS 67208 • Contribute online when you register for the conventionor at www.WomenForKansas.org/sponsorship • Other • Pass these out to your friends!

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