9/4/2019 Connect with Close the Gap at Convention! View this email in your browser CDP CONVENTION IS ALMOST HERE On behalf of Close the Gap California's statewide campaign to reach 50% women in the State Legislature by 2028, I invite you to connect with us at the California Democratic Party Convention happening this weekend in San Francisco. Close the Gap recruits accomplished, progressive women to run in open and purple districts. Come see us at one or all of the following: 1. "The Advisor Is In" campaign advice at the CTGCA Exhibit Hall booth Friday & Saturday 2. "The New Girls Network" Friday night hospitality suite with Emerge CA, Fund Her, CA Donor Table & CAOC, 10:15pm-Midnight in Room 201 3. "Sustain the Pink Wave" Sunday afternoon East Bay reception with Hon. Dion Aroner & Hon. Loni Hancock + Honorary Co-Host Rep. Barbara Lee There is no limit to what determined, powerful women can achieve — right up to setting the national gold standard for progressive governance, right here in California. Join us! CTGCA CONVENTION EVENTS https://mailchi.mp/closethegapca/join-ctgca-at-cdp-convention-451597 1/5 9/4/2019 Connect with Close the Gap at Convention! https://mailchi.mp/closethegapca/join-ctgca-at-cdp-convention-451597 2/5 9/4/2019 Connect with Close the Gap at Convention! https://mailchi.mp/closethegapca/join-ctgca-at-cdp-convention-451597 3/5 9/4/2019 Connect with Close the Gap at Convention! Meet with Hon. Loni Hancock and Hon. Dion Aroner and learn about Close the Gap California’s strategy to achieve gender equality in the California Legislature. Women picked up a record 10 seats in CTGCA’s target districts in 2018, increasing the percentage of women from 21% in 2017 to 30% in 2019. Hosts: Hon. Loni Hancock, Hon. Dion Aroner, & Honorary Host Congresswoman Barbara Lee Benefactors: AJE Partners, Hon. Nancy Skinner, Hon. Buffy Wicks Sponsors: Berkeley Democratic Club, Roberta Brooks, Laurie Capitelli, Betsy Cotton, Hon. Elizabeth Echols, Ann-Marie Hogan, Hon. Rashi Kesarwani, Lew Edwards Group, Eleanor Moses, Carole Norris, Rena Rickles, Hon. Julie Sinai, Hon. Karen Weinstein Friends: East Bay Women?s Political Alliance, Martha (Jo) Cazenave, Hon. Peggy McQuaid, Hon. Rochelle Nason, Ces Rosales RSVP NOTE: There is no cost to attend the event. Venue has limited on street parking. Parking lots are available at 4th and Hearst. https://mailchi.mp/closethegapca/join-ctgca-at-cdp-convention-451597 4/5 9/4/2019 Connect with Close the Gap at Convention! Copyright © 2019 Close the Gap CA, All rights reserved. Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list. https://mailchi.mp/closethegapca/join-ctgca-at-cdp-convention-451597 5/5.