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Welcome to the First Virtual Town Hall Presented by the New National Women's Lobby First Issue: Access to Government Procurement Markets and Larger Corporate 2nd Tier Opportunities Hotlinks: Timeline, General Discussions, Background Information, Expert Testimony, Make Requests of NWL Secretariat, Join | ||||||
Status | Date | Step | Notes | |||
1/27/04 | First Town Hall Launched: Access to Government Procurement Markets. Begin posting and discussion of issue. Advise group leaders and women across the U.S. | This phase closes as we move into live discussions, expert testimony and initial drafting of policy ideas. | ||||
| 2/2 and 2/3 | First series of Internet-based live voice conferencing to discuss issue and hear from experts. Click here to register. | These live discussions may continue throughout the process. We may also do some live polling during the web conferences. | |||
| 2/9/04 | First draft of proposal ideas posted, dialogue and input begins. | We will also use some polling during this period to assess the views of the participants as we work towards a final document. | |||
| 2/11 and 2/12 | Second series of Internet-based live voice conferencing to discuss issue and hear from experts. Click here to register. | We may ask for additional expert input during this phase and during these live discussions. We may also do some live polling during the web conferences. | |||
| 2/13/04 | Final recommendations will be presented to national leaders for comments, suggestions and final refinement. | This period will be used to hone and narrow the proposal to a limited number of very focused and obtainable items prior to presentation to the General Assembly vote. | |||
| 2/15/04 | First national Internet-based meeting of the Women's Economic Development Alliance. | A key part of the process of building the National Women's Lobby is the creation of it's first committee --- the Women's Economic Development Alliance. This organization represents women's organizations and women business owners to political leaders and key influencers. At the end of the Virtual Town Hall process, this group will be responsible for advocating the proposals of the NWL to their local and national leaders. | |||
| 2/19 or 2/20 | Internet-based web conference of key national leaders | Final discussion and vote of leaders prior to public vote of the General Assembly. | |||
| 2/24/04 | Final version of proposal posted and promoted nationally for a vote of organization leaders (General Assembly) and the public. | Proposal items must receive a two-thirds majority to become part of the National Women's Lobby Bulletin. Participating national women's organizations are requested to prepare their brief statements for inclusion in the Bulletin. | |||
| 3/9/04 | Results of voting are announced in the first National Women's Lobby Bulletin. | National Women's Lobby Bulletin is presented to all state and federal legislators, and statewide and federal leaders as well as media releases, etc. Appointments are made to meet with key leaders during the upcoming "Access to Markets: Women in Procurement Week." Proclamations are sought and a push for a strong recognition and motivation to adopt NWL solutions. | |||
| 3/22 - 3/28 | Access to Markets: Women in Procurement Week | During this week, the new WEDA organizations will have meetings with their local and national leaders to present and advocate the positions established through this first Virtual Town Hall. WEDA will also seek story placement and access to corporate leaders. | |||
Discussions - Background Information - Expert Testimony - Requests of the Secretariat | ||||||
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If you would like to suggest an expert to provide testimony or take part in one of our live dialogues, or you have other administrative requests, please send an email here. | |||||
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