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Monday, July 30, 2007


Wall, South Dakota Woman Appointed to Civil Rights Council

Gwen Caldwell, who is a long time family rights advocate and Founder of Voice of Women has been honored this month by being appointed to serve on the National Board of Directors of the United Civil Rights Councils of America. She was selected because of her “experience, activism, writing skills, common sense and geography”. This is not the only recognition Caldwell has received this year for her volunteer work. She was selected to serve on the State Board of Directors for UCRC of A earlier this year and is among Cambridge’s Professional and Business Women’s Who’s Who for 2007/2008 for her ongoing commitment and effectiveness in advocating for family rights.

“It is an honor to be appointed to a national position such as this, but most humbling is the recognition for the work I’ve done that brought me to the attention of the United Civil Rights Councils of America”, Caldwell stated. She went on to say, “ I am a firm believer in family values. I believe that the family is the most primary and important social structure of a child’s life. Therefore, family preservation and shared parenting are essential for the well being of children.”

Senator Bill Napoli R-Rapid City , says of Caldwell's announcement, “I'm happy that we have citizens such as Gwen in South Dakota who's work gains national recognition based on their dedication to family values and volunteer efforts. This is quite an honor for Gwen and well deserved. Caldwell had her article, Paper Orphans, published in Well Nations Magazine earlier this year and has been featured on several national radio programs. She is an outspoken critic of the Adoption and Safe Families Act which gives states financial incentives for terminating parental rights and then adopting the children out. She is particularly concerned with the high rate of removals of children from Native American parents in South Dakota. She claims that, “The outcomes are in violation of the federal Indian Child Welfare Act”, and notes that “even South Dakota’s Supreme Court has ruled against the state several times regarding this very issue.”

"I appreciate the efforts that Gwen has put forth to draw attention to family issues in South Dakota and look forward to working with her in the future.” Senator Napoli said.

Ms. Caldwell has been invited to be a featured speaker at the National DC Rally on Family Rights in Washington, DC, August 18, 2007. She will be speaking on the role of women as the generation keepers and address family preservation solutions from a traditional perspective. Your help is needed. Your generous donations will make this trip possible for Gwen to attend this very important event.

The Gwen Caldwell Voice of Women Fund has been set up at First Western Bank. Donations may be made at any branch office or mailed to First Western Bank PO Box 402 Wall, SD 57790. For more information or questions please write voiceofwomen@hotmail.com

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