
Weekly Call to Action
Each Week You Can Make a Difference:
Small, seemingly insignificant action over time by many people can have a huge impact on Arizona and the United States. The heart of Arizona Women of Action’s mission is to help you find ways to take small action, consistently, so you have a voice in the direction of both our state and our country - keeping conservative values as the foundation. Use this as your go-to resource for finding the most important actions for the week!
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TOP ACTIONS
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Public libraries need to hear from you! We need to request and check out clean, wholesome books from our public & school libraries. Librarians stock books based on usage & demand. So, you can help stock the shelves with books that have a positive impact and promote kids’ love of learning.
Take the list below to your school librarians and send an email to administrators at your City and County Libraries to suggest a purchase. Once they’ve confirmed they have them in stock, be sure to check them out.
Sample message: Children need wholesome, positive, character-building content from libraries. Here’s a list of books I'd like to have in the library for my child to read:
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AZWOA’s SMART School Boards has partnered with The Leadership Institute to present a training for school board candidates and members to equip you with the tools and strategies to strengthen coalitions and support in your school district. This is your chance to stay proactive, intentional and focused on driving meaningful change in education!
This training will be held in Downtown Phoenix on Saturday, May 3, 9am-Noon.
Click here to register and use code “SB25” to waive the registration fee! Contact us if you live outside of Maricopa County but would like to attend, we can help direct you to find out if some of your travel expenses could be covered!
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This week, the Arizona State Legislature has shifted activity from committee hearings to full chamber discussions and votes. The agendas and floor calendars are not available in advance, but there are still important bills impacting your kids, community and family that need your support! Please log into the Request to Speak system and give a “thumbs up” on these bills:
HB2112- Age verification for porn websites – Vote YES
HB2439 – Pregnancy & adoption information on DHS website – Vote YES
HB2681 - Establishes requirements for abortion-inducing drugs – Vote YES
SB1256– Prohibits DEI training – Vote YES
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For a list of other bills and recommendations on which ones to support or oppose, visit these organizations’ websites:
IN THE NEWS
Parents to SCOTUS: Don’t Force Our Kids to Read Books on Sexuality
Horne Blasts Phx Union Board For Rejecting Safety Officers Against Wishes Of PXU Admins
AZ Bill Expanding Protections Against Child Predators Signed Into Law
Massive Study Shows Major Complications From Abortion Pill 22 Times Higher Than FDA Says
EVENTS & PROGRAMS
AZWOA are Connectors! Grab a friend or find a new one at one of these events!
AZWOA & Leadership Institute School Board Candidate & Coalition Training
Sat., May 3 | 9am–Noon
Hilton Garden Inn – Downtown Phoenix: 15 E. Monroe St. Phoenix
Join us for an energizing, hands-on workshop designed to equip you with the tools and strategies to strengthen school board coalitions and support candidates and members, even in the off-year. This is your chance to stay proactive, intentional, and focused on driving meaningful change in education.
Click here to register and use code “SB25” to waive the registration fee! Contact us if you live outside of Maricopa County but would like to attend, some of your travel expenses could be covered!
Additional Events:
Center for Arizona Policy 30th Anniversary Dinner – Sat. May 3, 6pm
AZ Constitution Class with Senator J.D. Mesnard – Sat. June 7, 9am - 3pm
ASU CAI Leadership Academy for Adult Learners – Registration is now open! - Fri., July 25, 9am-Noon
PRAY
Father God, we lift up our public and school libraries. We thank you for the progress that we are making with Maricopa County. We pray for transformation — that minds and hearts would turn toward righteousness. We stand in Philippians 1:27 — united in Spirit, striving together for the faith, standing firm in righteousness. Let your people be awakened to Power and Truth! We declare that we agree together in grace, unity and discernment, standing firm in the values that honor you! In the mighty name of Jesus! Amen!