Hadassah's Washignton D.C. based lobbyist coming to speak in Vallejo
It is rare for any national organization to have prominent members of their national staff come to Vallejo and speak. This is why I am particularly proud that the Washington D.C. based lobbyist for Hadassah will be coming to speak in Vallejo.
I am an active member of my Solano/Napa county chapter of Hadassah. Hadassah, also known as the Women`s Zionist Organization of America is a volunteer women`s organization with about 300,000 members and supporters in the United States. Its activities include supporting medical, educational and youth facilities in Israel as well as educating its members about health care and personal growth. For attorneys, Hadassah sponsors an annual trip to Washington D.C. in which attorneys may be sworn-in to the U.S. Supreme Court. It also sponsors continuing legal education events.
When the opportunity arose to have a speaker come to Vallejo, I decided to jump at the chance to assist in organizing it. It is nice for people in Solano county not to have to drive to San Francisco in order to hear a national speaker.
Hadassah's lobbyiist, Marla Gilson, will be talking about the outcome of the elections as it impacts on the issues of U.S. – Israel relations, health care reform, energy and the environment. It will be an exciting talk as it comes right after our national elections.
Marla Gilson is the director of Hadassah`s Washington Action Office, a post she has held since 1997. She is a registered lobbyist, and advocates on health policy, domestic legislation, and U.S.— Israel relations. She has been working on or around Capitol Hill for more than 30 years.
The event will take place on November 18, 2008 from 7:00-9:00 pm., at Congregation B'nai Isarel, 1256 Nebraska Street, Vallejo, CA 94590. A $5.00 donation is requested.
If you have any questions about this event, please feel free to contact me. Hope to see you there!
