[Viva] More info about the PWN Meeting next Tuesday

[shelly tognazzini]

Thanks so much for doing this Kath! That is all great information to know.
Hope to see ViVA women there!


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*Shelly Tognazzini*
HIV Peer Research, Health and Wellness Coordination
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On Thu, May 25, 2017 at 11:16 PM, Kath Webster <kathwebster at shaw.ca> wrote:

> Hello ViVA women,
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> I got in touch with the PWN board to find out more about the upcoming
> meeting next Tuesday.  I spoke to two board members and found out a few
> things I want to share.
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> 1.       *Please come to the meeting !!*  This is going to be an
> opportunity to learn what has happened, ask questions and have some input
> into what the next steps are as the organization closes.
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> 2.       The organization will still exist for a few more months and if
> members want an event to provide more closure, with photo viewing and
> shared memories etc that can happen but we need to organize it,.  If there
> is enough interest,  PWN will offer the space and some funding for food
> etc.
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> 3.       The board wants direction /ideas  from women on what to do with
> some of the organization’s stuff – research posters, art etc etc
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> 4.       The board of PWN has worked hard to maintain a good relationship
> with the provincial funders (Provincial Health Services Authority- PHSA).
> The PWN board seems genuinely committed to hearing from members in terms of
> recommendations for future services. There *WILL* still be some
> Provincial  funding hopefully after a needs assessment (which needless to
> say *MUST* be guided by positive women! ).  The PWN board wants to
> support positive women in getting what they need, whether that’s through
> ViVA  and/or possibly other organizations. There is much opportunity here
> as Viva members have already mentioned in emails last week.  Let’s make
> sure that we, as positive women lead the way!
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> I’m feeling more optimistic about the changes and that it will be an
> opportunity for US  to revitalize and reinvent services and support for
> women with HIV in BC
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> *The Special General Meeting is next Tuesday May 30th at 5 pm at PWN on
> the 6th floor.  There will be some food/coffee/tea  provided.   Members can
> also phone in if you can’t make it in person. *
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> *Thanks and hope to see you awesome women there !  Kath*
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