By Tina Shelton, co-chair, Greater Philadelphia Branch

The Greater Philadelphia Branch hosted a branch meeting November 15 to have an exchange with WILPF Board President Mary Hanson Harrison on local, national and international goals, and recount their activities during 2015.

Mary shared with the branch her goals and aspirations as well as what she has done since being elected president, less than two years ago.  She also shared her experiences and slides of her visit to The Hague for WILPF’s International Congress, participating in the Congress and meeting with other section leaders. 

Members asked questions to help the branch understand the current state of WILPF at the section level. Members told the board president about the activities of the branch, including participating in a local high school’s peace walk on International Peace Day.  Other activities that members are proud to be a part of include: working for sensible gun laws, taking part in the  (Drone) Death Walk to raise awareness of drone activity by our country, and recent participation at the US Social Forum.

For more information about branch activities, contact Tina Shelton at tinades@verizon.net

Top Photo: Members of the Greater Philadelphia Branch hold banner with Section President Mary Hanson Harrison, who met with them November 15, 2015. Credit: Marliese Diaz, Baltimore Branch

Bottom Photo: Moms Demand Action rally in honor of victims of Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting in Newton, CT, drew Philadelphia Branch members to the Philadelphia Museum of Art on December 13, 2015.   Credit: Tina Shelton