With over 60 people in the audience the Women’s Energy Leadership Coalition held a meeting last night in Oneonta, New York, Otsego County. The meeting began with a social hour and buffet style dinner which helped people in attendance get to know each other and gave people time to carry on casual conversation. After dinner, Uni Blake made some opening remarks explaining what WELC is about and why it began.

The Women’s Energy Leadership Coalition was just an idea in the heads of six women a year ago before they created this extraordinary group of strong women from different walks of life. The idea that led to the creation of WELC branched from a conversation about energy development in New York State.

Many people mentioned they felt alone at town board meetings just a short year ago. They felt as if they were the only ones in the room speaking in support of natural gas and they were frankly scared to do so at some meetings. People sometimes just need to know there is another friendly face in the audience. It’s nice to know you aren’t the only one feeling the way you do!

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