Through the collective voice of 2,300 members, YPW aims to continue effecting positive change in the city of Wichita. You can play a part in this by attending our monthly Advocacy Task Force meeting. This is open to all YPW members. Some months we will have guest speakers from groups that are leading the discussion in topics of potential interest for advocacy; others, we will discuss the committee structure itself.

Please email Suzy Finn to notify us that you plan to attend so we can reserve space appropriately.

How We Decide to Take Action

We have established two processes by which YPW can take a stance on an issue. Before moving forward with either process, we first ask: “Does this issue contribute to fulfilling our mission to attract, engage, and retain diverse young talent to effect positive change for a brighter future?”

If the answer is yes, the Advocacy group will bring the issue to the YPW Board which will decide to either take a stance as the Board of Trustees or to bring the issue to the broad YPW membership for input. Which path is taken will depend on a variety of circumstances, including time available to make a decision and type of issue.