Frequently Asked Questions

The Cumberland County Board of Commissioners announced the formation of the CCCW on December 13, 1999. The CCCW was formalized in 2001. The Commission has a board of 25 members and meets quarterly.

• Enable women to develop their skills and continue their education.
• Build key partnerships with key organizations to promote women’s issues.
• Provide professional development training and networking opportunities for women.
• Support municipal, county and government organizations.
• Support women in politics and through the election process.

The Cumberland County Commission for Women (CCCW) is a nonpartisan, volunteer organization that seeks to increase opportunities for Cumberland County women and girls by identifying and promoting awareness of pertinent issues.

A term lasts three years. A member can sign up for another three years, for a total of six years on the CCCW board.

You must be a resident of Cumberland County and willing to volunteer your time and participate actively in the Commission's work to increase opportunities for women and girls in Cumberland County.

The board meets quarterly in the Cumberland County Courthouse in Carlisle.

Yes, although one absence each year can be approved with notice. 

CCCW is always looking for new members. Please visit our Become A Member page for more info and contact the Commission by emailing cumberlandwomen@gmail.com for any questions. 

Please download our member introduction sheet (DOC) which you can fill out electronically, save and email to cumberlandwomen@gmail.com.

CCCW continues to expand our support of the community through our members' skills and interests. Members have come from agriculture, engineering, utilities, and medical industries. CCCW has had members who serve the community through education, child care, civil rights, and in the political sphere. The primary goal is for members to continue to be engaged. Each member is required to join at least one committee and be present online and in person.

Please visit our community outreach page to view projects the CCCW has undertaken.

CCCW holds a strategic planning session during the fourth quarter meeting to determine community projects for the coming calendar year. Proposals are provided by members and then a vote is held.