DonLever Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 from CTV News: A charity group is stirring controversy by barring women from its gatherings. The Kelowna, B.C.-based organization, 100 Men Who Give a Damn, bills itself as "a group of men who want to give back to their community but have limited time." Since the first '100 Men' chapter launched in Halifax in 2014, local groups have sprung up in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Newfoundland, Ontario, Alberta, and British Columbia. In Kelowna, the organization's 349 members meet once every quarter, when they are expected to show up with a $100 donation. The meetings officially run from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m., during which time the men listen to presentations from three charities, and then vote on which one they think most deserves the donations raised that night. Before the formal part of the meeting begins, there's an hour set aside for registration, networking and buying drinks at the cash bar. And afterwards, there's a "post-event reception" at the bar. The men involved, who include the city's mayor and a local MP, say it's an opportunity to give back and meet like-minded people. "When you're surrounded by people who have the same views as you, it's a great way to network," one man says in a promotional video for the organization. But the group's men-only functions are making some critics uneasy. "This is worrying," Ilya Parkins, a women's studies professor at the University of British Columbia's Okanagan Campus told CTV Vancouver. "It sends an important message about the vision they have of the future of this community." It's not the first time a local group has been criticized for excluding women. Until early January, the local Junior Chamber of Commerce, or Kelowna Jaycees, did not allow women either. "Women are being excluded in an ongoing kind of systemic fashion," Parkins said. While 100 Men Who Give a Damn declined an interview, a statement from the group's co-founder says the group's purpose is to give back, not to create a men's-only social club. "The focus of the 100 Men Who Give a Damn group is not meant to be a business or networking one but instead, about doing something good for our community," Brett Millard said. And the Kelowna chapter's website recommends women who want to get involved check out a similar organization geared towards them. "Ladies, feeling left out?" the website reads. "Please check out 100WomenWhoCare.ca" According to their website, the Kelowna women's group also holds regular meetings where members are expected to bring a $50 donation and have the option of socializing at a cash bar. Speaking with CTV Vancouver, the head of the women's group said she supports the men's cause, but added that socializing shouldn't be the main purpose of the events. "If it's going to be a networking group then absolutely, they need to rethink it," Rose Sexsmith said. The 100 Men Who Give a Damn Kelowna chapter's next meeting is scheduled for Feb. 2, at the Kelowna Yacht Club. There are no plans to include women at that event. With files from CTV Vancouver Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dral Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 There are so many Women's Only groups and no one says a word... then as soon as one Men's Only group pops up feminists everywhere get their panties and knotted and the world is about to end Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Miss Korea Bob.Loblaw Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 Just now, Dral said: There are so many Women's Only groups and no one says a word... then as soon as one Men's Only group pops up feminists everywhere get their panties and knotted and the world is about to end Well... because women have gotten the shaft for centuries. Sort of like a school having various minority student associations but not a white student association (or at least without controversy). Your disdain for feminism is showing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inane Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 Quote "When you're surrounded by people who have the same views as you, it's a great way to network," The whole men thing or not, talk about a ridiculous philosophy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dittohead Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 Quit your whining and make me a sammich. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dral Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 Just now, Bob.Loblaw said: Well... because women have gotten the shaft for centuries. Sort of like a school having various minority student associations but not a white student association (or at least without controversy). Your disdain for feminism is showing. Because feminists are whiny, ugly, creatures who spread lies and hate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Korea Bob.Loblaw Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 Just now, Dral said: Because feminists are whiny, ugly, creatures who spread lies and hate Only reinforces why we still need feminism. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdatb Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 2 minutes ago, Bob.Loblaw said: Only reinforces why we still need feminism. the funny thing is feminists look down at men who defend them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toews Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 The only issue I see is why they have the number 100 in each of their names. Why not just "Men/Women who give a damn". The first group already has 349 members. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dral Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 7 minutes ago, Bob.Loblaw said: Only reinforces why we still need feminism. A group of women start up a charity and is there any outrage? No If a group of Asians start up a charity, is there any controversy? No If a group of African Americans start up a charity, does anyone have a problem? No A group of men do it, and suddenly we have "This is very worrying" wheres the equality in that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heretic Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 " the men listen to presentations from three charities, and then vote on which one they think most deserves the donations raised that night. " Why can't they give each of the charities a donation? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warhippy Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 6 minutes ago, Bob.Loblaw said: Only reinforces why we still need feminism. no...we need equal rights. feminism is a dead joke of a movement. they are no longer about equality but now more about the degradation of men and mens right up to and including gems such as A man doesn't even have to touch me for me to feel raped by him Men do not deserve the custody of their children because they're not equipped to handle raising a child And my new personal favorite, Why should I have to worry about equality in a labour position, that's what men are there for. So no, we do NOT need feminism anymore because by and large the initial rights fought so hard for by feminists have been justly awarded and rightfully so, where as now we need equality and womens rights which are VASTLY different than the My vagina has a first name and you will call it Ma'am knuckle dragging bull hogs who parade around under the veil of feminism pretending to care about equality when the truth is they only want more and to subjugate those who do not support their views or are not of their gender. Trust me on this, you haven't lived until you've heard a feminist in one breath mention how men are the evil of the world then tear apart a smart and truly intelligent and caring woman who just so happens to be in a popular magazine wearing less than a burqa because she's "pretty" and therefore objectifying the entire gender Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Down by the River Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 Reminds me of when some SFU students wanted a Men's Center and the Women's Center freaked out because of 'patriarchic hedgemony'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warhippy Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 3 minutes ago, Dral said: A group of women start up a charity and is there any outrage? No If a group of Asians start up a charity, is there any controversy? No If a group of African Americans start up a charity, does anyone have a problem? No A group of men do it, and suddenly we have "This is very worrying" wheres the equality in that? I'm not sure bro...let's meet at the local Curves for women and chat about it over a workout....oh wait, we can't women only Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toews Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 Some of you need to read up on what feminism actually constitutes. Hint: It doesn't mean that you hate men and think women are superior. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heretic Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 4 minutes ago, Toews said: The only issue I see is why they have the number 100 in each of their names. Why not just "Men/Women who give a damn". The first group already has 349 members. " Why not just "Men/Women who give a damn". " - but that discriminates against those that aren't men nor women... Maybe "People who give a damn" - wait - "damn" offends some people - so maybe "People who care"... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tortorella's Rant Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 Just now, Toews said: Some of you need to read up on what feminism actually constitutes. Hint: It doesn't mean that you hate men and think women are superior. Tell that to most feminists Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Down by the River Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 1 minute ago, Heretic said: " the men listen to presentations from three charities, and then vote on which one they think most deserves the donations raised that night. " Why can't they give each of the charities a donation? On the one hand I think that it is their money, and they should be allowed to do with it what they will. On the other hand it seems kind of savage to send two charities packing with their tail between their legs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Down by the River Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 Feminists are like Americans. The only ones that you notice are loud and obnoxious. All the rest you assume are Canadians. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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