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| Dear Micah, |
 In 1870, nearly one hundred years after our nation declared its freedom from England, Louisa Ann Swain cast the first female vote for the United States, in Laramie, Wyoming. Fifty years later, in 1920, with the passing of the 19th Amendment, women's entitlement to vote was made official. In 2008 theEquality State Policy Center was awarded a $6,500 grant from the WYWF to continue the tradition of women in politics. The group implemented a training for effective lobbying by and for women in order to help de-mystify the political process, exemplifying the importance of the Education and Training spoke of the Self Sufficiency Wheel. This month we celebrate the freedom of those fortunate to experience it, and recognize that for many, freedom is a continuing struggle. |
| UN: Gender Equality Architecture Reform (GEAR) |
| On Friday, July 2nd, the United Nations General Assembly formally adopted a new gender equality entity, "UN Women." Charlotte Bunch of the Center for Women's Global Leadership (CWGL) at Rutgers University, a founding member of the GEAR Campaign, stated, "We have high expectations for this new agency to be a solid foundation for advancing the human rights of women as central to global policy efforts to reduce poverty and move toward greater realization of peace and democracy in the world." More |
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| Cowgirls of the West: Annual Brunch and Style Show |
 Cowgirls of the West, one of the only museums in America that is fully dedicated to the history of western women, is hosting its annual brunch and style show. The event promises to be a fantastic one! Date: Monday, July 26, 2010
Location: Little America Grand Ballroom, Cheyenne
9:00 am - Silent Auction, Trader Barb Jewelry, Rodeo Queen Autographs
10:00 am - New York Steak & Eggs Brunch
10:45 am - Introduction of the Honoree - Sue Backus
11:30 am - Fashion Show by Dillard's and Jewelry by Trader Barb Tickets are $35 each and can be purchased by calling Nancy Prosser at 307-632-6068
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The Wyoming Women's Foundation is excited to announce its 2010 Request for Proposals. Proposals that address economic self-sufficiency and access to opportunities for women and girls through systems change are especially welcome. 
Women pounding on the Governor mansions' glass ceilings (USA Today) 
