Progressive Club to hold monthly meeting
The Progressive Club of the Islands will hold its virtual monthly meeting on April 14 at 4 p.m.
The guest speaker will be U.S. Rep. Stephanie Murphy, D-Winter Park, who serves the 7th Congressional District. She will discuss the current state of Florida politics, and she is eager to hear from attendees on their major concerns.
Murphy serves on the House Ways and Means Committee, where she is on the subcommittees on Trade and on Worker and Family. She is also on the House Armed Forces Committee, serving on subcommittees as vice chair on Intelligence and Special Operations, and on Tactical Air and Land Forces.
In addition, Murphy serves as co-chair of the Blue Dog Coalition, a group of Democrats focused on fiscal responsibility, strong national defense and a principled and pragmatic approach to governance. She is the first woman of color to lead the coalition and the second serving consecutive terms.
Murphy also serves as chief deputy whip of the House Democratic Majority, giving her a seat on the subcommittee’s House Democratic Steering and Policy Committee, which recommends committee assignments to the Democratic Caucus and helps shape the House policy agenda.
Before Congress, Murphy served as a national security specialist in the office of the U.S. Secretary of Defense, earning rewards for her distinguished service. She holds a Master of Science in foreign service from Georgetown University and a Bachelor of Arts in economics from William and Mary.
It is an interactive meeting with time provided for questions. To attend the meeting, email pcisancap@gmail.com to receive the Zoom link or watch live at www.facebook.com/pcisancap.
Annual dues for the Progressive Club are $30 for an individual or $60 for a couple. To renew a membership or join, mail a check payable to PCI to: PCI, P.O. Box 898, Sanibel, FL 33957.
For more information, visit https://pcislands.org or contact 239-994-3175 or pcisancap@gmail.com.