The Oklahoma Women’s Coalition is a newly established nonpartisan statewide corporation that advances the potential and equity of Oklahoma women and girls.
Mission:
Focus:
Support specific legislation and policies that advance the Coalition’s mission. The Coalition is also committed to the development and dissemination of information on programs and issues important to Oklahoma women and girls.
Non Profit Status:
The Coalition is currently seeking IRS 501(c)(3) election H tax status. We will not endorse or oppose candidates for public office or political parties. However, we will identify bills in the Oklahoma Legislature that benefit women and girls, educate the public about those bills and other issues important to Oklahoma women and girls and encourage Coalition members to work for passage of those bills.
Join Us!
- As either an Individual Member or an Organizational Member. Membership is open to any individual who supports our mission and pays the annual Individual Membership fee of $25.
Individual Members
- May serve as members of the Board of Directors and as Coalition officers
- Serve as Chairs or members of committees.
- Voice but do not have a vote at Coalition Membership Meetings unless they are a member of the Board.
- Emails, newsletters and Legislative Action Alerts
- Day at the Capitol Events (February 19, 2009)
Organizational Members:
- Supports the mission of the Coalition;
- Has been in existence for at least one year;
- Holds regular meetings or activities;
- is not directly affiliated with a political party; pays the annual Organizational Member fee of $100; and is approved for membership by the majority vote of the Board of Directors.
- Each organization elects or appoints one Organizational Representative and may also elect or appoint an Alternate Organizational Representative who represent their organization in the Coalition and provide a voice and a vote on behalf of their organization at Coalition Membership Meetings.
