Volume 3 Number 1
November 2021
2021 Fellowship Recipients
Social Justice Fund of Ventura County Fellowship Program
Highlights DWCCV's November 20th Virtual Bunch Meeting
Learn how the Social Justice Fund of Ventura County (SJFVC) is "Developing New Voices for Social Justice" when the philanthropic organization's chair and vice chair present an overview of its Fellowship Program during DWCCV's Virtual Brunch Meeting on Saturday, November 20, at 10 AM. In addition to the leaders, the presentation also will include an introduction to two of the 2021 Fellows. The SJFVC Fellowships permit people from low income and marginalized communities to have the resources and access to pursue a project that impacts an issue in social justice here in Ventura County while building their skills.
SJFVC Chair Michael Teasdale is a strong advocate of the need to provide equal opportunities for all for personal and career development and the transformative power of education to empower individuals to live to their potential. Currently, he also serves as a Trustee on the Ventura County Board of Education. His diverse career has included a director of plays in Europe, a journalist, a school teacher and an executive in a local Biotech firm.
SJFVC Vice Chair Rabiah A. Rahman has been a leader, advocate and a voice for social justice since college. Through her Ventura County law firm, Rabiah At Law, Rabiah represents the plaintiff's side in employment law cases. She has dedicated her legal career to defending workers’ rights throughout the State of California.

Two of the 2021 SJFVC Fellowship recipients also will be recognized during the Virtual Brunch meeting. They are Alisa De Los Santos and Michelle Carballo. 

Brunch Meetings Scheduled for 2022

It's too early to know whether DWCCV's Brunch Meetings will return to in-person gatherings or remain virtual or become combinations of both formats. We will inform members and friends about venues and meeting times when the decision is set. Still, the 2022 brunch meetings will go on. So mark your calendar:
Installation of 2022 Officers: January 15th

The newly-elected 2022 officers will be installed to serve two-year terms during DWCCV's Brunch Meeting on Saturday, January 15. The new officers include:
Co-Presidents – Melissa DeMarco & C.J. Keavney
Administrative Vice President/Program Chair – Kay Diamond
Controller – Tobi Love
National Women's Political Caucus – San Fernando Valley
Conversation with Our Legislators Tuesday, November 30, at 7 PM
Please join the National Women's Political Caucus – San Fernando Valley on Tuesday, November 30, 2021, at 7PM for a virtual event featuring Ventura County Supervisor Carmen Ramirez – District 5, Assemblymember Jacqui Irwin – AD 44 and candidate for Los Angeles City Council – District 5 Katy Young Yaraslavsky.

For more information, contact Penny Johnson at [email protected].
Carmen Ramirez
Jacqui Irwin
Katy Young Yaraslavsky
Normally, DWCCV's General Membership is $25 a year and PREMIER MEMBERSHIP is $99 a year. However, during the 4th quarter (Oct-Dec), we have a special extended schedule available for NEW MEMBERS. Your dues for the remainder of this year will be $25 for a General Membership and $99 for a Premier Membership. These rates include all of next year, 2022, as well!

GENERAL MEMBERSHIP: Receive our monthly emails, announcements and invitations of DWCCV's monthly brunch meetings. You will be proud knowing that you are a supporter of our yearly scholarship awards and our efforts on behalf of Democratic candidates!

PREMIER MEMBERSHIP: Receive the same benefits as a General Member. PLUS you will receive a discount on the admission to DWCCV's monthly brunch meetings and a personalized name badge!

To take advantage of this offer, NEW MEMBERS can JOIN HERE:

OR

Complete the form below.
Make your check payable to DWCCV mail to: 
DWCCV
5187 Colony Drive 
Camarillo, CA  93012-5318

If you have questions, email [email protected].
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