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To celebrate the contributions of the Columbus Metropolitan Club in honor of Women's History Month.
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WHEREAS, in 1976, 13 civic-minded women leaders- Dorothy Reynolds, Nodine Miller, Sue Foley, Mary Lazarus, Phyllis Greene, Harriet Bracken, Lou Briggs, Sally Bloomfield, Audrey Enarson, Trudy Kno, Mary Miller Leeda Marting and Joanne Wharton Murphy created the Columbus Metropolitan Club to provide opportunities for civic engagement for themselves, as well as everyone in the community; and
WHEREAS, while they were not always invited or welcomed into the clubs of their day, the founders determined from the beginning that their club would be open to everyone, regardless of gender, age, race, ethnicity, political persuasion, sexual orientation, religious preference or any other demographic distinction; and
WHEREAS, operating as a not-for-profit member organization, the Columbus Metropolitan Club is completely unbiased and nonpartisan in its presentation of topics of interest and importance to the Columbus community and beyond.
WHEREAS, the Columbus Metropolitan Club is now nearly 1,000 members strong and is funded entirely by member dues, forum registrations and private and corporate gifts; and
WHEREAS, annually, the Columbus Metropolitan Club presents 50-80 televised programs and events featuring hundreds of speakers and an audience of thousands; and
WHEREAS, the Columbus Metropolitan Club is an established and respected organization that convenes various groups to advance the City of Columbus in the arts, culture, education, science and technology, economic and downtown development, leadership, health care, business, transportation, politics and many other newsworthy issues; and
WHEREAS, the Columbus Metropolitan Club connects its forum attendees with the most influential people and the issues that shape our Columbus community, state, country and world, through weekly, newsworthy public forums; and
WHEREAS, the Columbus Metropolitan Club embodies the 2014 Women's History Month Project theme of women of character, courage and commitment in there 38 years of service to the community; now therefore
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
That this Council celebrates and honors the Columbus Metropolitan Club for their years of encouraging diversity, discussion and debate