The National Council of Jewish Women is a volunteer organization that has been at the forefront of social change for over a century. Inspired by Jewish values, NCJW courageously takes a progressive stance on issues such as child welfare, women's rights, and reproductive freedom.

Connect to news, programs, and resources at the national level on www.ncjw.org.

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SUNDAY BRUNCH AND INSTALLATION CEREMONY

NCJW Austin will hold it's Board Installation on Sunday, May 31st at 10:00 am with a brunch at Triumph Cafe on Spicewood Springs Road. The community is invited, but rsvp is a must. Please rsvp or send questions to NCJW.

We are proud to announce the following slate to be installed:

President- Leslie Archambault
Recording Secretary- Ronit Kulick
Corresponding Secretary- Sue Greening
Membership V.P.- Michele Schwartz
Public Affairs V.P- Ellen Sable
Communications V.P.- Bettie Forman
New Project Coordinator-Anne Rafal
Member At Large/National Commissioner- Susan Pintchovski
Member At Large- Tracy Grinstead-Everly
Luncheon Coordinator- Jackie Nirenberg
Safeplace Coordinator- Natalie Weinstein
Webmasters -Courtney Newmark, Marina Braverman
Storybook Project Coordinator- Jeri Saper

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NCJW HONORED WITH AUSTIN CITY HALL PROCLAMATION

We were honored at the Thursday, March 5, 2009, City Council meeting with a proclamation presented by City Council member Randi Shade. Augusta Gelfand, NCJW Austin's very first president, accepted the honor for 25 years of good works in Austin by NCJW. From left to right above: Randi Shade, Augusta Gelfand, Susan Pintchovski, Bettie Forman, Lisa Saslavsky, Georgia Levin, Ellen Sable and Leslie Archambault. Not shown: Carol Carl)

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Healthy Women, Healthy Families Coaliton

The Healthy Women, Healthy Families Coalition, composed of over 15 organizations from across Texas, including NCJW, announces the launch of a statewide survey project to be conducted over the next nine months. The coalition will survey more than 2,000 Texas women from diverse communities throughout the state to identify their healthcare needs and priorities. Women will also be asked to share a personal story about a healthcare challenge they or a family member has faced.

When the 81st legislative session convenes in January, the coalition plans to bring stories and survey results to the Capitol to raise awareness about the state of women's health in various regions across Texas, as well as lobby for improved health services in the areas of most need as identified by survey participants. Coalition members will also meet with other policymakers across the state, and will hold regional forums to bring local leaders and community members together to address these issues.

TAKE THE SURVEY AND BE COUNTED! Please log on to www.healthywomenhealthyfamilies.org - it'll take 5 minutes.