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2014 Good Guy Awards

Tuesday October 14, 2014 – Tuesday October 14, 2014 Downtown Sheraton Hotel Map and Directions | Register Description: The annual Good Guy Awards allows us to honor the men in our community who have worked to engage women in the political process and community leadership. This year, our honorees are: Chief Steve Read more…

By McDaniel, Joyce, 10 yearsSeptember 8, 2014 ago

Vote YES on 2 Luncheon

Tuesday September 23, 2014 – Tuesday September 23, 2014 Doubletree Hotel Downtown Map and Directions | Register Description: Please join us for a luncheon with keynote speakers Dean Koch, former TN Supreme Court Justice, and recently sworn-in TN Supreme Court Justice Holly Kirby. They will be discussing the issues surrounding Read more…

By McDaniel, Joyce, 10 yearsSeptember 2, 2014 ago

Photos from Get Out the Vote Breakfast

Breakfast with TN Supreme Court Justices

By McDaniel, Joyce, 10 yearsAugust 26, 2014 ago

Photos from the Breakfast with TN Supreme Court Justices

Breakfast with TN Supreme Court Justices

By McDaniel, Joyce, 10 yearsAugust 26, 2014 ago

2014 Committee of Men Who Believe in Women

Dear Believer in Women, On October 14, 2014, The Women’s Political Collaborative of Tennessee will celebrate the 22nd Annual Good Guy Awards with a luncheon at the Downtown Nashville Sheraton Hotel. As part of this event, we invite you to join the Committee of Men Who Believe in Women. Your Read more…

By McDaniel, Joyce, 10 yearsAugust 13, 2014 ago