COMMISSION ON STATUS OF WOMEN TO PRESENT ITS FIRST “OUTSTANDING WOMAN LEADER” AWARD

CONTACT:  Elizabeth Riel, (310) 394-1167 or (310) 560-4886
DATE:         September 9, 2005   

The Santa Monica Commission on the Status of Women will present its first-ever "Outstanding Woman Leader" award to Mimi Lind, founder of the Safe Families Domestic Violence Intervention Program at Venice Family Clinic and past director of the Westside Domestic Violence Network. 

The Outstanding Woman Leader award is given to a woman who has demonstrated exceptional personal and/or professional dedication to improving the lives of women and girls in Santa Monica.

The Santa Monica Commission on the Status of Women works to enhance the status of women in the community. The Commission promotes these goals through investigation of, advocacy for, and policy development regarding issues relevant to women and girls, and by creating leadership and career advancement opportunities for women and girls in our community.

Photo opportunities will be available.  Public invited to attend.

WHO:

• Kevin McKeown, Councilmember, City of Santa Monica

• Mimi Lind, Social Worker, Venice Family Clinic

• Tia Skulski, Chair, Commission on the Status of Women

• Kelly Hayes-Raitt, Vice Chair, Commission on the Status of Women

WHEN:

• Wednesday, September 14, 7:00 p.m.

WHERE:     

• Ken Edwards Center, 1527 4th Street, Santa Monica
  (Please check bulletin board for meeting room number.)

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