Vote for DC's Own K-9 Roo!

Voting is open to pick the finalists for 2012 American Hero Dog Awards!

One of DCFD's hard working dogs is in the running.  From DCFD.com:

"K-9 Roo is a member of the District of Columbia Fire and EMS Department’s Fire Investigations Unit. Working for one of the nation’s busiest Fire Investigations Unit, K-9 Roo has worked over 450 fire scenes. During his career, K-9 Roo has received several letters of commendation from the U.S. Attorney’s Office. In the past year K-9 Roo assisted a multi-jurisdictional task force with his “sniffing ability” which led to the arrest and conviction of a serial arsonist. Roo works tirelessly day and night never once failing to meet the requests set forth by his investigator colleagues. He has provided service to not only the District of Columbia but surrounding jurisdictions as well. Roo is a true hero in every sense of the word for his determination and willingness to work whenever the need arises. I am proud to have Roo as my partner and feel that he is a true example of a Hero Dog."

Click here to vote for Roo!

EMPOWERING WOMEN TO BECOME AGENTS OF CHANGE

THE D.C. FEDERATION OF DEMOCRATIC WOMEN ANNOUNCES ITS 2012 CALL TO CONVENTION:  “EMPOWERING WOMEN TO BECOME AGENTS OF CHANGE”

The D.C. Federation of Democratic Women (DCFDW) will hold its Annual Convention on Saturday, March 24 from 8:30 am to 1:00 pm at the John A. Wilson Building at 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW in the 4th Floor Council Chambers. The Convention, with the theme, “Empowering Women to Become Agents of Change,” will focus on four pivotal issues that have a broad appeal to all Democratic women, residents of the District of Columbia and the general public. Following greetings by city officials, Members of the Council, and Ms. Sylvia Roxana of the Latina Caucus, the guest speakers are as follows:

Workforce and Job Dev. Lisa Mallory, Director, DC Dept of Employment Services
Health Care and Wellness Tony Young, Exec. Director, Community Education Group
Violence Against Women Karma Cottman, Exec. Director DC Coalition Against
Domestic Violence
Voting Rights LaToia Jones, Senior Associate, American Fed.of Teachers & Ifeoma Ike, Esq., CBCF Fellow, House Judiciary Committee

According to DCFDW President Estelle Mathis Lloyd, “This election year, we want to remind women of the enormous power they possess and of their ability to make a resounding impact in their lives and the lives of residents in their communities. The convention topics will explore how women can make a critical difference in the course of history – both locally and nationally.”

We are encouraging the general public to attend the convention, because it is essential to galvanize members of the community into action and involve them in making transformational changes in our families and communities. They are invited to participate in exploring the convention’s core issues which will also provide the backdrop and preliminary training for our annual “DCFDW Women in Blue Advocacy Day” at the Wilson Building on March 29th.

Expert speakers will facilitate the discussions of the core issue. Participants are asked to come with lots of ideas and questions. A continental breakfast will be served. To RSVP or for more information, please contact:

Mrs. Lillian Huff at (240) 603-5598 or
Mrs. Ella C. Peete at (202) 829.9002 or email: Dcdemocraticwomen@gmail.com.