Carson City Soroptimist to feature Nevada Commission for Women coordinator
Carson City Soroptimist will feature Molly Walt, Coordinator for the Nevada Commission for Women, during its program meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 24, from noon until 1 p.m. at Glen Eagles Restaurant.
The meeting is open to the public, with prior reservation required. There is no cost to attend, however a plated lunch with choice of entrees is available for $16. Email sicarsoncity@gmail.com or call 775-297-4890, by October 22 to reserve a seat and choose an entree.
Walt oversees the budget and operations of the Commission, organizes programs and activities, and develops new programs. Her presentation will focus on the mission and goals of the Nevada Commission for Women. Goals for the Commission include increasing the number of women in leadership roles in government, and task forces to address childcare issues and gender equality in the workplace.
The Commission was instrumental in the creation of the Contributions of Women in Nevada Exhibit unveiled in the Capitol last month. It is now in the planning stages for Nevada's observance of the National Suffrage Centennial in 2020. For more information about the Commission go to http://admin.nv.gov/Boards/Women/Home_Page.
Soroptimist International is a global volunteer organization working to improve the lives of women and girls through programs leading to social and economic empowerment. For more information about Soroptimist in Carson City, go to www.sicarsoncity.org.
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