2026 Friends of Susan B. Anthony Women's Equality Day Luncheon
About this Event
Please Join Us!
The Friends of Susan B. Anthony invite you to our Annual Women's Equality Day Luncheon.
On Saturday, August 22, 2026, we will celebrate the 178th anniversary of the women’s rights convention in Seneca Falls, New York in 1848 and the 106th anniversary of the Nineteenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution (woman suffrage) 1920. We invite the community to this event, which began as an informal birthday party for Susan B. Anthony over forty years ago, and is now held in conjunction with the anniversary of the passage of the 19th Amendment giving women the right to vote. The luncheon will feature an award presentation and a speaker.
A portion of the luncheon proceeds benefits Girls State, a premier week-long citizenship and leadership training event, sponsored by the American Legion Auxiliary, for young women completing their junior year of high school, where young delegates are immersed in practical government applications in the State’s Capitol.
2026 Recipient of Friends of Susan B. Anthony Award:
Pam Smith
Each year a local woman is recognized who exemplifies the spirit of Susan B. Anthony. This year, Pam Smith, founder and administrator for Gainesville Women for Democracy, will be honored for her long history of activism for immigrants’ rights, LBGTQ+ rights, reproductive rights, women’s rights, and environmental justice. She is dedicated to supporting democracy by fighting against fascism and racism.
Speaker: Teresa Cornacchione, Ph.D.
Topic: Women’s Power: Our Vote is Our Voice
Teresa Cornacchione, PhD, brings 20 years of teaching experience to the University of Florida, where she serves as the Bob Graham Center’s Civic Engagement Coordinator. Earning her doctorate from Florida State University in 2018, her research and publications focus on women's legislative behavior and radical and anti-establishment political parties. She has publications in The Journal of Women, Politics, and Policy and Political Behavior. In addition to her academic career, Teresa served as a Legislative Policy Analyst in the Florida Legislature's Office of Program Policy Analysis and Government Accountability.
Lunch Details
Luncheon selections include chicken marsala or eggplant parmesan, both served with a salad, rolls, and dessert. Please indicate if you have other dietary restrictions.
Please wear your Susan B. Anthony pin, “Women Count – Vote” and be sure to give us your email address to facilitate communication and delivery of next year’s invitation.
Registration
To register online, click on green "Tickets" button above and submit payment to reserve your spot. Deadline for registration is August 15.
Ticket Prices
- Adult luncheon tickets are $40
- Youth tickets (21 & under) are $25
To register by mail, complete the reservation form, enclose a check, and mail to:
Crystal Goodison, 1418 NW 16th Terr, Gainesville, FL 32605
Donations and Sponsorships Needed!
Donations of any amount appreciated (since we have no membership dues). A full co-sponsorship is $60 or more. Click on the "Tickets" button to donate.
No sales at door.
Questions? Contact FoSBA at 352-378-6447
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
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