Pre-Congress work with Des Moines Branch. 33rd Congress.

by Darien De Lu
WILPF US President

March 2023

The Congress Planning Committee will be reviewing the range of options for WILPF US’s 2024 Congress. All “bids” must be received by email by 9 pm on Wednesday, March 15. Send to President@wilpfUS.org.

Now is the time to speak up, even if you’re not entirely certain that your branch or area is ready to host the Congress in the summer of 2024. If your bid is among the top three, you’ll be contacted for further discussions.

What does your region have to offer? This is an opportunity to show the rest of the country what cultural and political work is happening in your area. And it’s a chance to show your area the way WILPF makes the connections among a wide range of political issues.

When you send in your bid, please be sure to include the following:

• Contact person’s name, email, and phone (This person can be changed, as plans develop.)
• The distance to the nearest international airport (if reasonably near – also mention the distance to nearest AMTRAK station)
• Particular “local” cultural and political organizations, features, or sites
• The facilities you suggest for housing and meals (you may offer more than one option)
• The names and branches of at least four branch members (your branch or branches in your area) who support this bid
• Which branch(es) involved have had a formal vote at a WILPF meeting in favor of this bid?