Women’s Day at the Capitol - Wednesday, March 14

As kids we thought this model was called "The Invisible Woman", but it is actually "The Visible Woman" and that is what all women should be: Visible.

"Each year, the Permanent Commission on the Status of Women brings together legislators, public policy experts, members of community organizations and individuals to examine key issues facing women in Connecticut, including: women and the recession; family-friendly work policies; women’s health and safety; gender discrimination; and economic security. The event is free, and members of the general public are encouraged to attend this valuable opportunity for civic engagement."

And, although I am not sure why, people traditionally wear red jackets.

I know.... weird.

Here is the schedule:

9:30 a.m.                   Networking
                                 – Legislative Office Building2nd Floor Atrium
10 - 11:00 a.m.          Program - Legislative Office Building, Room 2D
                                  -- Introductions and Welcomes from
                                      Constitutional Officers and Legislative Leaders
                                  -- Recognition of YWLP Essay Winners
11:00 a.m.                 Keynote speaker
                                 - Dr. Mariko Chang on the Gender Wealth Gap
12:30 – 2:00 p.m.      Luncheon with speaker Patricia Russo, President of
                                 Women’s Campaign School at Yale
                                 (Luncheon is filled; no more reservations being accepted.)
2:00 p.m.                  Participants meet with legislators
2:15 p.m.                  Patricia Russo’s presentation in Room 1-C