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Women Policy Forum’s Mission

In recognition of the resourcefulness of women leaders, the Women’s Policy Forum supports and encourages member participation in the decision-making processes of Tarrant County. 

The objectives are: 

• To increase the visibility of women leaders
• To facilitate interaction among powerful women and community leaders
• To actively participate in shaping the future of our communities

If you are interested in being a member of the Women’s Policy Forum,
please click here to download a Membership Application 

Brochure: Click here for an adobe acrobat version of our brochure, or call 817-531-2998 or email info@womenspolicyforum.org 

Contact Information

Women’s Policy Forum 

P.O. Box 11091 

Fort Worth, Texas 76110 

(817) 531-2998 

info@womenspolicyforum.org 

Women’s Policy Forum Board

Women’s Policy Forum Foundation

Foundation Board 

The purpose of the Women’s Policy Forum Foundation is to raise community awareness of issues impacting women and girls and to raise and distribute funds to organizations that impact women and girls. The Foundation assets are primarily funded by proceeds from the annual Celebrity Breakfast. 

Women’s Policy Forum History

Throughout the ages women have been leaders not only in the home, but also in business, the professions, government service and non-profit arenas. Their power is a vast and valuable resource, which has gone, all too often, unrecognized and unheralded. 

The idea of bringing together the women of power in Tarrant County originated in the mid-1980s. The endeavors of Women’s Policy Forum co-founders, Karen Perkins and Peg Knapp, were initially sponsored by the Women’s Center of Tarrant County. 

The first general membership meeting of the Women’s Policy Forum was held in January 1987. 

The first annual membership directory was published in July 1988. The directory identifies members not only by name and address, but by profession and volunteer affiliations, both past and present. 

Today the Women’s Policy Forum has more than 100 members. 

Meetings

Monthly meetings of the Women’s Policy Forum increase members’ knowledge and understanding of current issues, plans and proposals impacting the community. These meetings also facilitate personal interaction among members and other community leaders. 

Guests are welcome to Women’s Policy Forum meetings. 

Most lunch meetings are the second Wednesday of the month. There is no meeting in March 2010.  

Dinner meetings are held quarterly.  The location and date vary, so please call for details. 

Breakfast meetings are held the 3rd Thurs. of each month. 

For more information, call (817) 531-2998. 

Membership to Women’s Policy Forum

There are two types of membership. 

FULL MEMBERSHIP: Invitations to membership are extended to elected officials and individuals with power and influence who hold leadership positions in government, business, non-profit agencies, or volunteer organizations. Candidates for membership must demonstrate ways in which they have made a difference in the community. 

ASSOCIATE MEMBERSHIP: This is a level of membership for those people who may not have leadership experience yet. It is for those who are expected to serve in positions of responsibility and demonstrate potential for leadership. This level of membership may not serve on the Board. They are expected to serve on committees, and may apply for upgrade to Full Membership after 1 year as an Associate. 

Our application is provided as a Adobe Acrobat document. If you have the Adobe Acrobat reader, please click on the attached link and save to your computer. If you do not have the Adobe Acrobat reader, please follow this link and download the free software. Once loaded to your computer, return to this page and click on the link for the application. An application can be faxed to you if requested from the above listed phone number. 

Applicants for membership are approved by the membership committee, then by the Board of Directors. 

Membership is $75 per year, payable in January. Membership will be pro-rated June through December. 

Application for Membership Click Here to Download Adobe Acrobat 

Applications should be mailed to: 

Women’s Policy Forum, PO Box 11091, Fort Worth, TX 76110.