SUMMARY OF HEARING - OAKLAND- 9/13/2006

Testimony Presented:

1. President Jacqueline Shadko, Ph.D. - Orchard Ridge Campus, OCC - no written testimony Welcomed us to the campus.

2. Barbara Bonsignore - American Association of University of Women of Michigan - written testimony AAUW supports pay equity legislation and highlighted the need for action.

3. Dr. Sheila Semler - MDCH - Oral Health - no written testimony Highlighted the status of oral health in Michigan. For more information go to www.michigan.gov/mdch.

4. Beth Morrison - Haven - written testimony Urges the commission to oppose the coercive abortion, presumption of joint custody and "child protection" legislation.

5. Polly Howe - Pay Equity Network- written testimony Highlighted the need to support pay equity in Michigan.

6. Malinda Baker - Healthy Mothers Healthy Babies - written testimony Expressed concern about the TANF program and requirements for pregnant women.

7. Betty DuRocher - Insurance Women of Metro Detroit - written testimony Expressed the frustration she has faced in getting the organization's name changed.

8. Wendy Wagenheim - President, Jewish Community Council - written testimony Spoke about the work of the Jewish Community Council and ways to work together.

9. Marcia Gershenson - Oakland County Commissioner- no written testimony Spoke about the importance of strengthening exercises for young women. She will share more information with us about the Girls Can Jump program.

10. Millie Hall - President, Metro-Detroit Chapter of the Coalition of Labor Union Women - written testimony Spoke to the mission of CLUW which includes promoting affirmative action in the workplace, organizing the unorganized; increasing the involvement of women in the political and legislative process; and strengthening the role of women leadership and policy-making roles in their union.

Attending but not testifying:

11. Toni Wilson

12. Carmen Wargel - Turning Point

13. Aurelia Tranchida - AAUW Birmingham Branch

14. Kathy Hagenian - Michigan Coalition Against Domestic & Sexual Violence

15. President Jackie Shadko - President Orchard Ridge Campus, OCC

16. Judge Susan Moiseev - 46th District Court

17. Arlene Frank - Women's Resource Center, OCC

18. Debi Cain - MI Domestic Violence Prevention & Treatment Board

9/15/06