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2013 Committee of Men Who Believe in Women

Published by McDaniel, Joyce on October 10, 2013October 10, 2013

Dear Believer in Women,

On November 5, 2013, The Women’s Political Collaborative of Tennessee will celebrate the 21st Annual Good Guy Awards at the Loews Vanderbilt Hotel. As part of this event, we invite you to join the Committee of Men Who Believe in Women. Your membership on the committee is easy – no phone calls, ticket sales or meetings are required. All you have to do is join!

Committee membership costs only $100. The benefits of membership include: one ticket to the 2013 Good Guy Awards Celebration, recognition in the event program and the invitation, and your name being prominently displayed on the Men Who Believe in Women event sponsor board.

Each year the Women’s Political Collaborative recognizes and honors men who uniquely demonstrate their support of women with the Good Guy Awards. This year’s recipients are:

For the first time in history the Women’s Political Collaborative of Tennessee will give a special award to past Good Guy recipient Commissioner Jim Henry for his work with the Department of Children’s Services.

Commissioner Jim Henry

Last year, more than 200 men joined in their support of women. We hope to increase that number substantially this year. Please show your support! Mail your check today, payable to the Committee of Men Who Believe in Women or you can go to www.wpctn.com and join online.

Thank you in advance for your contribution. We look forward to seeing your name among ours.

Sincerely,

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