Upcoming Dates to Mark on Your Calendar
Join us for our First Friday Power Breakfasts. Switching off between in person or virtual!
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
Bring your favorite mug or cup, morning brew, and join us the first Friday of each month. Pop in to connect with emerging and established leaders in your community while learning more about what Montgomery Women has to offer you. All are welcome!
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2023 Dates:
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*Please note, some months will move to the second Friday because of holidays.
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Women's Legislative Briefing
When: Sunday, January 29, 2023 - 12:30pm-5:00pm
Where: Virtual
As a co-sponsor, Montgomery Women invites you to join the Montgomery County Commission for
Women's 43rd Annual Women's Legislative Briefing (WLB). Under the theme of “Empowered Women
Protect Democracy,” participants will hear from advocates, scholars, and policy professionals on
empowerment through advocacy, health, safety, economic justice, and education, as well as have the
opportunity to connect with change makers in the community. The WLB will also feature Emerging
Leaders sessions for 6th - 12th grade students. Register here: https://bit.ly/3XnXSUg
When: Sunday, January 29, 2023 - 12:30pm-5:00pm
Where: Virtual
As a co-sponsor, Montgomery Women invites you to join the Montgomery County Commission for
Women's 43rd Annual Women's Legislative Briefing (WLB). Under the theme of “Empowered Women
Protect Democracy,” participants will hear from advocates, scholars, and policy professionals on
empowerment through advocacy, health, safety, economic justice, and education, as well as have the
opportunity to connect with change makers in the community. The WLB will also feature Emerging
Leaders sessions for 6th - 12th grade students. Register here: https://bit.ly/3XnXSUg
Past Events- Look What You Missed!

Parity in Politics
When: Thursday, January 12, 2023 - 6:00pm-7:30pm
Where: Zoom
Expert panelists, Cynthia Richie Terrell, Delegate Lesley Lopez, and Michelle Whittaker, examine approaches to accelerate the pace of progress toward gender parity in the political sector.
When: Thursday, January 12, 2023 - 6:00pm-7:30pm
Where: Zoom
Expert panelists, Cynthia Richie Terrell, Delegate Lesley Lopez, and Michelle Whittaker, examine approaches to accelerate the pace of progress toward gender parity in the political sector.

Annual Holiday Party
When: Monday, December 12, 2022 - 6:30pm-8:30pm
Where: Main Street
Montgomery Women cordially invites you to a members-only Annual Holiday Party. The evening celebration will feature light fare and drinks and an opportunity to enjoy and connect with members in person. In addition, the evening will allow us to join together to support Montgomery College Foundation, which plays a pivotal role in preparing women for leadership and success by providing critical financial and non-financial resources to transform student lives and enrich our diverse communities.
When: Monday, December 12, 2022 - 6:30pm-8:30pm
Where: Main Street
Montgomery Women cordially invites you to a members-only Annual Holiday Party. The evening celebration will feature light fare and drinks and an opportunity to enjoy and connect with members in person. In addition, the evening will allow us to join together to support Montgomery College Foundation, which plays a pivotal role in preparing women for leadership and success by providing critical financial and non-financial resources to transform student lives and enrich our diverse communities.

Fall Kickoff Event
When: Monday, December 12, 2022 - 6:30pm-8:30pm
Where: Main Street
Members only event
When: Monday, December 12, 2022 - 6:30pm-8:30pm
Where: Main Street
Members only event

"Wine" Down, Network and Socialize
When: Thursday, August 25, 2022 - 5:30pm-7:30pm
Where: Windridge Vineyards
When: Thursday, August 25, 2022 - 5:30pm-7:30pm
Where: Windridge Vineyards

Montgomery Women’s 20th Anniversary Celebration
When: Sunday, May 22, 2022 - 3:00pm-5:00pm
Where: BlackRock Center for Performing Arts
Cost: Free for Montgomery Women Members; $50 for nonmembers and guests
Member RSVP
Nonmember RSVP
Proof of vaccination required
Women Making Herstory
Thursday, March 24, 2022 | 7:00pm
Register at https://bit.ly/mocowomen22
Join us for a virtual presentation showcasing the Montgomery County "Women Making History" campaign. Hear from a panel of women history-makers who will share their path to success and thoughts on inspiring more women to make history!
Thursday, March 24, 2022 | 7:00pm
Register at https://bit.ly/mocowomen22
Join us for a virtual presentation showcasing the Montgomery County "Women Making History" campaign. Hear from a panel of women history-makers who will share their path to success and thoughts on inspiring more women to make history!
Multiple Act Careers: Stories from Women who Switched up Their Careers and What They Learned (Virtual)
Thursday, February 17, 2022 | 7:00pm
*Montgomery Women Members Only
The typical person may be in the full-time workforce from age 22 to age 67—that’s 45 years! People no longer stay at one company for their whole careers and retire with a pension. On average, people switch jobs every four years. In addition to moving up an organizational ladder, people may also switch industries or switch careers entirely. This panel discussion will include perspectives from women who changed careers or started new careers after retirement. It will cover a variety of topics, including: How did they decide to make a change? How did they transfer their skills and knowledge from one industry to another? What challenges did they face and what did they need to learn to make the change successful? What other adjustments did they need to make in their personal life (financial, family time, etc.) to support the career change. The panel also includes a professional resume writer who, in addition to having had multiple careers herself, will provide tips on marketing yourself through your resume.
Thursday, February 17, 2022 | 7:00pm
*Montgomery Women Members Only
The typical person may be in the full-time workforce from age 22 to age 67—that’s 45 years! People no longer stay at one company for their whole careers and retire with a pension. On average, people switch jobs every four years. In addition to moving up an organizational ladder, people may also switch industries or switch careers entirely. This panel discussion will include perspectives from women who changed careers or started new careers after retirement. It will cover a variety of topics, including: How did they decide to make a change? How did they transfer their skills and knowledge from one industry to another? What challenges did they face and what did they need to learn to make the change successful? What other adjustments did they need to make in their personal life (financial, family time, etc.) to support the career change. The panel also includes a professional resume writer who, in addition to having had multiple careers herself, will provide tips on marketing yourself through your resume.
ABP | Always Be Posting – Using Social Media to Market Yourself Throughout Your Career
January 31, 2022 | 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
*Members Only
January 31, 2022 | 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
*Members Only
Montgomery Women Holiday Celebration
December 14, 2021 | 7 pm to 9 pm
Main Street | Poppy Boy's Kitchen | 50 Monroe Place, Rockville
The cost of admission is included in your Membership Fee. We ask that if you are able, please bring non-perishable food items to be donated to the Montgomery College Fuel for Success Food Campaign.
December 14, 2021 | 7 pm to 9 pm
Main Street | Poppy Boy's Kitchen | 50 Monroe Place, Rockville
The cost of admission is included in your Membership Fee. We ask that if you are able, please bring non-perishable food items to be donated to the Montgomery College Fuel for Success Food Campaign.
Pathways to Office | Financing Your Political Campaign
Thursday, October 28th, 2021
6:30 - 8:00 pm
Montgomery Women is committed to inspiring more women to run for elected office; for any seat, representing any party. We will continue our Pathways to Office Series with interactive presentations about both public and traditional campaign finance strategies as well as new trends in political fundraising such as crowdsourcing and other online tactics. We invite all candidates, future candidates, and political junkies to join us!
Speakers:
Aruna Miller, Former Maryland State Delegate (Traditional Financing)
Rachael E. Rice, President, Rice Consulting (New Trends in Political Fundraising)
Maurice Valentine, Public Affairs and Outreach Manager, Office of Consumer Protection (Public Financing)
Thursday, October 28th, 2021
6:30 - 8:00 pm
Montgomery Women is committed to inspiring more women to run for elected office; for any seat, representing any party. We will continue our Pathways to Office Series with interactive presentations about both public and traditional campaign finance strategies as well as new trends in political fundraising such as crowdsourcing and other online tactics. We invite all candidates, future candidates, and political junkies to join us!
Speakers:
Aruna Miller, Former Maryland State Delegate (Traditional Financing)
Rachael E. Rice, President, Rice Consulting (New Trends in Political Fundraising)
Maurice Valentine, Public Affairs and Outreach Manager, Office of Consumer Protection (Public Financing)
Lunch & Learn | Have You Been Drifting?
When: July 30, 2021, 12 pm - 1 pm
Drift is the decision you make by not deciding, or by making a decision that unleashes consequences for which you don’t take responsibility. Drift can show up in our work and personal lives. You are invited to explore this concept and its impact on your career and life along with your Montgomery Women colleagues.
Gretchen Rubin is the author of several books, including the blockbuster New York Times bestsellers, The Four Tendencies, Better Than Before, The Happiness Project, and Happier at Home. Learn more at https://gretchenrubin.com/.
When: July 30, 2021, 12 pm - 1 pm
Drift is the decision you make by not deciding, or by making a decision that unleashes consequences for which you don’t take responsibility. Drift can show up in our work and personal lives. You are invited to explore this concept and its impact on your career and life along with your Montgomery Women colleagues.
Gretchen Rubin is the author of several books, including the blockbuster New York Times bestsellers, The Four Tendencies, Better Than Before, The Happiness Project, and Happier at Home. Learn more at https://gretchenrubin.com/.
Relax and Reconnect - Montgomery Women Happy Hour
Montgomery Women is pleased to offer its first in-person gathering in over a year! Members are invited to relax and reconnect on Thursday, June 24th at 5:30 pm at Denizens Brewing Co, 1115 East-West Highway, Silver Spring.
Kindly RSVP by COB on Wednesday, June 22nd. Space is limited. http://bit.ly/MWRelaxReconnect
Montgomery Women is pleased to offer its first in-person gathering in over a year! Members are invited to relax and reconnect on Thursday, June 24th at 5:30 pm at Denizens Brewing Co, 1115 East-West Highway, Silver Spring.
Kindly RSVP by COB on Wednesday, June 22nd. Space is limited. http://bit.ly/MWRelaxReconnect
Montgomery Women Annual Meeting
Wednesday, May 19th, 2021
7:30 PM to 9:00 PM
The Montgomery Women Annual meeting blends business and pleasure. We will elect our Officers and Board Members and then segue into small group discussions that will allow us to connect, share, and learn from one another. You will walk away feeling refreshed, re-energized, and ready for the new season!
Click here to find the officer and board member slate. As you’ll see, some continuing board members will stand for election because their two-year terms are coming to an end. Four nominees, who will be new to the board, are standing for election for the first time.
Wednesday, May 19th, 2021
7:30 PM to 9:00 PM
The Montgomery Women Annual meeting blends business and pleasure. We will elect our Officers and Board Members and then segue into small group discussions that will allow us to connect, share, and learn from one another. You will walk away feeling refreshed, re-energized, and ready for the new season!
Click here to find the officer and board member slate. As you’ll see, some continuing board members will stand for election because their two-year terms are coming to an end. Four nominees, who will be new to the board, are standing for election for the first time.
Putting Racism on the Table | A Virtual Discussion on Structural Racism
Thursday, April 29, 2021
7 pm to 8:30 pm
Montgomery Women members are invited to an in-depth, facilitated conversation on Structural Racism.
Speaker: John a. Powell
Professor of Law and Professor of African American Studies & Ethnic Studies, University of California, Berkeley
Please review the Viewing Guide and watch the video prior to the virtual event.
Thursday, April 29, 2021
7 pm to 8:30 pm
Montgomery Women members are invited to an in-depth, facilitated conversation on Structural Racism.
Speaker: John a. Powell
Professor of Law and Professor of African American Studies & Ethnic Studies, University of California, Berkeley
Please review the Viewing Guide and watch the video prior to the virtual event.
March 2021 Women's History Month
Women Making History-Past, Present, and "Your" Future
Wednesday, March 31st, 2021
The Montgomery County Commission for Women and Montgomery Women are hosting a virtual presentation to showcase our March “Women Making History.” Come hear a panel of MoCo history-makers discuss their favorite woman in history, their own path to success, and thoughts on how to inspire more women to make history, too!
Women Making History-Past, Present, and "Your" Future
Wednesday, March 31st, 2021
The Montgomery County Commission for Women and Montgomery Women are hosting a virtual presentation to showcase our March “Women Making History.” Come hear a panel of MoCo history-makers discuss their favorite woman in history, their own path to success, and thoughts on how to inspire more women to make history, too!
Building Connections with Empathy and Authenticity
Wednesday, February 17, 2021
7:00pm to 8:30pm
*MW Members Only
Wednesday, February 17, 2021
7:00pm to 8:30pm
*MW Members Only
The 2022 Election - Pathways to Office for Women
Thursday, January 28, 2021
7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Montgomery Women is hosting a (virtual) panel discussion to inspire more women to run in 2022 for any seat, representing any party. All are invited to join! We encourage you to attend if you are simply curious about public office or have thrown your hat firmly into the ring.
Thursday, January 28, 2021
7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Montgomery Women is hosting a (virtual) panel discussion to inspire more women to run in 2022 for any seat, representing any party. All are invited to join! We encourage you to attend if you are simply curious about public office or have thrown your hat firmly into the ring.
Annual Holiday Celebration
Thursday, December 17, 2020
7 PM to 8:30 PM
Members Only.
Thursday, December 17, 2020
7 PM to 8:30 PM
Members Only.