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WCC offers a variety of programs.

Programs presented by WCC in 2005-06

  • WCC 90th Birthday Celebration at Lytle Park
  • Mayoral Candidates Debate. Co-sponsored with NAACP: Mark Mallory vs. David Pepper
  • Another Look at Domestic Violence. In collaboration with Cincinnati YWCA, Rape Crisis & Abuse Center of Hamilton County, and the Altria Corperation
  • Contact Center fundraiser: “A New Nation Forged”
  • The Evolution Controversy. Co-sponsored with Wise Temple Social Action
  • Community Conversations II: Youth and Adults. Sponsored by the Collaborative Agreement Action Group.
  • PULSE: A Study on the Status of Women & Girls in the Cincinnati Area. Moderated by Kathy de Laura. Presenters: Donna Jones Stanley and Vanessa Freytag.
  • A Visit to the Islamic Center. A salon arranged with WCC member Shakila Ahmad.
  • Art Museum Tour featuring Women in Art & Portraiture. CAM docent, Lucille Blocksom, WCC.
  • An Evening with the Cincinnati Mayor: Mark Mallory.
  • Salon: “What Happened to Feminism?”
  • Forum: The Changing Demographics in the Cincinnati Region
  • Forum: “Landlords, Tenants & Neighbors”
  • National Speaker Forum. Anna Deavere Smith

Programs Presented by WCC in 2006-07

  • Pluralism & Puritanism: Fighting for America’s Soul. Wise Temple. (WCC one of 8 co-sponsors)
  • Tour of Enright Ridge Urban Eco-Village, a sustainable community initiated by IMAGO.
  • Understanding the Issues. Forum to prepare public for voting in the November elections.
  • State of the Cincinnati Schools. Forum sponsored by Citizens School Committee (of which WCC is a member. Presenters included Superintendent Rosa Blackwell, School Board President Susan Cranley, and CFT President Sue Taylor
  • Meet the new City Manager, Milton Dohoney, Cosponsored with League of Women Voters
  • Thoughts on Immigration. Salon at the home of Brenda Merrick
  • Immigration at Home. Cosponsored with eight other organizations at Wise Temple.
  • Affordable “green” housing project in Northside initiated by Scott Boberg of CAC.
  • The Power of Green. A salon discussion of Thomas Friedman’s New York Times article.
  • National Speaker Forum: Diane Rehm

Diane Rehm

Programs Presented by WCC in 2007-08

  • Cincinnati Public Schools Facilities Master Plan – Update
  • Fundraiser for Planning & Implementing Green Curriculum for CPS
  • Rook, Farny, American Indian exhibition tour
  • Rothenberg Holiday Celebration
  • Co-sponsor event: “Under One God? Religion, Government & Public Policy
  • History & Heritage Tour at Spring Grove Cemetery: “Ladies of the Grove”
  • Hamilton County Justice System Forum
  • Forum on Hamilton County Comprehensive Safety Plan and Jail tax (Live on CET)
  • Community Conversation on Restorative Justice
  • Co-sponsor of program: “Struggling with Immigration: Who Wants What & Why?”
  • Annual Seasongood Luncheon
  • Co-sponsor of program: “Health for the Hardy”
  • National Speaker Forum: Ellen Goodman