(Feb. 23, 2017) More than 50 women – and a few men – met at the Daily Brew Coffee House in Snow Hill on Feb. 11 to continue the energy generated during the women’s marches last month.
“For us, it was a great turnout with it only being planned a week before,” organizer Christina Seelaus Hulslander said. “We had no idea how many would come. It was remarkable and wonderful.”
The gathering was the first official meeting of a new group calling itself the Eastern Shore Community Action Network.
“[We are] reaching out to others who are motivated and ready to improve our local situations and try not to buy into the notion of ‘the other,’” Hulslander said. “We are all human beings.”
Attendees spoke about what motivated them to attend. Frustration and feeling overwhelmed emerged as consistent themes.
“Everyone kept repeating they were happy to find solidarity and not be alone in their feelings,” Hulslander said. “A lot of people in the room felt frustrated the same issues from 20, 30 and 40 years ago are still needing to be addressed, but it’s important for future generations.”  
The goal is to continue convening on a regular basis to work on action items that improve the community – and the nation – and to share perspectives on a range of different issues.
A second meeting of the Eastern Shore Community Action Network is planned for Saturday, March 4 at Daily Brew Coffee House on Washington Street in Snow Hill at 10:30 a.m. All are welcome to attend.
For more information, contact Hulslander at 803-528-1309 or ploverbug@msn.com.