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Women in
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AN INTERVIEW WITH WOMEN LEADERS FOR
NATIONAL ‘HERSTORY’ MONTH
River Valley Remedies: What is Women Leaders in Cannabis?
Women Leaders in Cannabis: WLC is a nonprofi t 501(c)(6) organiza-
tion focused on women in the cannabis industry. We provide a safe space to
learn and grow together.
When did the board become a 501(c)(6)?
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The organization was originally founded in 2015 as a limited liability
corporation (LLC). Wendy Mintey is the last remaining original board
member. Current board members were elected when the majority of found-
ing board members stepped down. We gained our new organizational status
in July of 2017.
When the founding members were dissolving the organization, a group
of passionate women wanted to continue developing the board. They loved
the idea of a safe community for women in the cannabis industry.
Mintey saw the potential of what WLC could be. She held open elec-
tions in December 2016. No applications were received for the fi rst weeks.
At this point Mintey began to seek out women in the industry who had the
skillset, ethics and character to develop a new board.
The fi rst annual election as a nonprofi t was announced Feb. 28, 2017.
Board members commit to a two-year term. Annual elections give us the
ability to maintain a fresh and energetic board of directors and provides the
opportunity for others to participate in volunteer work at the board level.
Current board members: Heidi Fikstad (Co-President), Anna Kaplan
(Board Co-President), Wendy Mintey (Board Secretary), Ryann Haworth
(Board Treasurer), Bunni Krass (Community Outreach and Marketing
Offi cer), Erika Winters (Newly elected Board Seat) and Sam Krop (Warrior
Sisters).
What is the mission?
Our goal is the normalization of cannabis and to partner with other non-
profi ts who meet the needs of under-served groups in our community.
WLC sponsors a nonprofi t every quarter, and we raise money or
donations for a special project. When WLC initiated our giveback efforts
it was hard to get other nonprofi ts to work with us. Now people are more
receptive to what WLC has created.
Organizations we’ve partnered with are Rock Paper Scissors, Hope
in our Valley, and Anti Defamation League. We work along the line of
empowering women, supporting cannabis as an industry and supporting its
inclusivity — inclusivity is extremely important to WLC. We will continue
to fi ght for inclusivity and support the movement. #unitedagainsthate
Who can join WLC?
A benefit for
Tuesday
April 3
6:30-9pm
Hult Center for the Performing Arts
Sample All Your Favorites Under One Roof
Restaurants • Wineries • Breweries • Caterers • Music
$75 General
Admission
$90 VIP Early
Entrance
Get Tickets:
Any woman or woman-identifi ed person can join. The only requirement
is that the individual is currently in the cannabis industry or is interested in
joining the industry.
When are the meetings?
Meetings are held the fourth Wednesday of each month at The Davis
Restaurant in Downtown Eugene for a $5 drop-in fee. We also host three
events each year, which are open to anyone who is in the cannabis industry
or would like to be involved in the industry. Individual and Business Mem-
berships are available.
Our featured nonprofi t in April is a Warrior Sisters event happening 2 to
4 pm, April 8. This is a WLC exclusive training event for self-defense, and
it’s free to attend. We do encourage advance registration. There is no age
restriction, although a parent or guardian must attend with minors. More
info at warrior-sisters.org
The next Industry Night is 6 to 9 pm, April 25 at the Hi-Fi Music Hall and is named appropriately: 5
after 420. Find WLC on Facebook to fi nd out about our events. If you have questions or comments, visit
our website, send an email or fi nd us on Instagram.
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ty-one years of age and older. Keep out of reach of children.
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