WE Membership
Only 19% of the members of congress are women. We have never had a woman president, or a female governor of New York. When women run, women win. But how do you get women to say yes to running for office?
WE Pac is a political action committee that supports individuals running for office that have completed the WomenElect program or who support the ideals of the program and the PAC.
The primary work of WEPac is the WomenElect program, a four-month leadership development program that helps pro-choice women prepare to say yes to running for public offices. We are currently conducting the program in Buffalo and Rochester, NY with plans to move to other NY cities and neighboring states in the near future. For more information visit: www.womenelect.org
You can support the work of WEPac and the WomenElect program by becoming a member. Your support commitment will help the program train more women to run, support their campaigns when they do run and expand the program across the state and the country.
We welcome individuals, businesses and partnership organizations to join WEPac. With your support of WEPac you will be stating that you or your organization will uphold the rights of women to make their own health care decisions, particularly with regards to family planning, contraception and abortion rights.
We offer several levels of support:
WE Member
By becoming a member of WEPac you are putting your money where your values are. Your financial contribution will help run the organization, attract new qualified candidates, get them trained and ready to run for office.
WE Members will receive:
• An optional listing on our website as a member
• Regular updates about the WomenElect program and WE endorsed candidates
Cost to become a WE Member: $99/year:
or $10/month:
WE Supporter
WE Supporters are those who want to take a more active role in the work of the organization and the development of candidates. In addition to the membership benefits above you will be invited to a yearly meeting where you can meet the candidates, find out more about the progress of our work together and network with others who share our values.
WE Supporters will receive:
• An optional listing on our website as a member
• Regular updates about the WomenElect program and WE endorsed candidates
• An invitation to our annual WE Member meeting to mingle with other WE members and receive updates on the progress our programs and candidates are making.
Cost to become a WE Supporter: $250/year:
or $25/month:
WE Advocate
WE Advocates take their commitment a step further. Our Advocates will be entitled to all of the membership privileges listed above with the addition of an invitation to a special session of each local WE class to meet and work with the women who will be completing their training sessions. By getting to know these future candidates as they start on the journey towards their time in public service you will be a valuable guide to them at the beginning of their political careers.
WE Advocates will receive:
• An optional listing on our website as a member
• Regular updates about the WomenElect program and WE endorsed candidates
• An invitation to our annual WE Member meeting to mingle with other WE members and receive updates on the progress our programs and candidates are making.
• Special meeting with each local class of WomenElect graduates at the end of their training sessions
Cost to become a WE Advocate: $500 year:
or $45/month:
WE Champion
With a $1,000 a year commitment you can be a Champion of WomenElect and the future candidates we train.
In addition to the membership perks above, our Champions are invited to be members of the WEPac Advisory Council. This council will meet 4 times per year and advise WEPac on the program and the operations of the organization.
WE Champions will receive:
• An optional listing on our website as a member
• Regular updates about the WomenElect program and WE endorsed candidates
• An invitation to our annual WE Member meeting to mingle with other WE members and receive updates on the progress our programs and candidates are making.
• Special meeting with each class of WomenElect graduates at the end of their training sessions
• A seat on the WEPac Advisory Council for the local chapter where you join
Cost to become a WE Champion: $1,000/year:
or $85/month:
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