Episode Two: Amanda Gallegos and Janelle Astorga-Ramos
The second episode of SWOP’s 40th Anniversary Podcast features a conversation between the fierce and hardworking Amanda Gallegos and Janelle Astorga-Ramos. They talk about haunted hotels, out of town conference shenanigans and how proud they are to be a part of the SWOP family.
About the hosts:
BECOME A SWOPISTA
SWOP's Mission: Working to empower our communities to realize racial and gender equality and social and economic justice.
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What do we ask of our members?
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To agree with the Mission Statement of SWOP
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To participate in the work of the organization, which can include signing petitions, contacting elected officials, or attending community meetings
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To nominate and elect members to serve on SWOP's Board of Directors. To maintain your voting rights, you must attend 1 out of 3 SWOP General Membership meetings a year, as well as attend 3 board-eligible activities. These may include community events or volunteer opportunities.
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To work to further your own leadership abilities.
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To recruit new members for the organization and help them learn more about SWOP.
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To keep informed about SWOP's work, meeting times and locations.
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To respect SWOP members, Board of Directors, staff and all communities in which the organization is active.
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What are my rights as a member?
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To actively participate in the work, decisions, and activities.
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To vote and be heard.
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To participate in discussions & decisions about our communities
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To participate in training in leaders, media, public speaking, and other skills development
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To have access to current, relevant, and adequate information in order to make decisions.
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To run for the Board of Directors after being a member in good standing for a minimum of two years.
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