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Springfield Women's Commission finalizes honorees, logistics for March 6 International Women's Day event
Summary
The Springfield Women's Commission confirmed several honorees and settled program, gifts and refreshment plans for its March 6 International Women’s Day event at City Hall, while a third adult honoree remained pending and members discussed seeking a city line item for future events.
Commission leaders on Thursday continued planning for the Springfield Women's Commission’s International Women’s Day event, set for March 6 at 3:30 p.m. in City Hall’s second-floor School Committee Room. "The purpose of this meeting is to continue discussion of our event for International Women's Day," the Commission chair said.
The commission confirmed that Dr. Sonia Dinwell, superintendent of schools, and Reverend Catherine Cummings would be among the adult honorees and that Ayanna Rodriguez had accepted an invitation as the youth representative. The commission is holding one adult slot open pending confirmation of a third nominee recommended by Council Vice President Tracy Whitfield. "We don't want more than that — three adults and a student," the Commission chair said.
Why it matters: the event recognizes local women for work in education and community service and involves the city council, school leadership and other civic organizations. Commissioners said they want a short program, with one…
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