NOW - New York State

National Organization for Women - New York State Honors Two Veteran Feminists

On October 25th, women gathered at the Crowne Plaza, White Plains,NY to honor two veteran feminists at the Annual Convention for NOW-NYS.  Watch this video as part of the tribute.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7xMa-KrRCWE

Join The National Organization for Women-New York State for our Annual Convention

See our Agenda and list of Workshops Below!

 

National Organization for Women-NYS Annual Convention

Register a www.nownys.org

Beyond Empowerment

Living and Surviving in a Sexist World

 

October 25, 2009

 

Proposed Agenda

 

8:00 am - 1:00 pm

Registration and Credentialing

9:00 am - 10:00 am

Welcome to

White Plains

10:00 am

Opening Plenary Session I

Call to Order

Adoption of the Agenda

Adoption of the Resolution Rules

10:30am – 11:30 am

Guest Speaker Ellen Snortland, author of Beauty Bites Beast

11:30 am - 12:30 pm

Workshop Session (See separate page)

12:30 pm - 1:45 pm

Lunch on your own

12:45 - 1:45 pm

Workshop Session (Grab your lunch & join us for this important discussion) (See separate page)  

1:45 pm - 2:30 pm

NOW - NYS Woman to Woman Award

Awardees this year are Marilyn Fitterman and Noreen Connell

Song Tribute by Sandy Rapp

2:30 pm - 3:30 pm

Closing Plenary II

Vote on location for 2010 Convention

Vote on Bylaws Amendments

Resolutions

3:30 pm - Adjourn

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3:45 pm - 5:15 pm

Play: "Now That She's Gone" written and performed by Ellen Snortland

 

 

Workshops

 

11:30 am - 12:30 pm - Chapter Development:  Join current NOW leaders to discuss successes and challenges of chapter development.  This workshop is for leaders who want to exchange ideas about activism and those who are interested in starting a NOW chapter in their community.  Workshop Presenters: Lori Gardner, Alberta Roesser

 

11:30 am - 12:30 pm - (Location: Ballroom) The Matriarch Within You: Having the Power to Change the World:  We need every woman to join us in the fight for equality.  We need you to bring your unique talents, whether a different prospective from another culture or religion, or insight from your generation.  The power within you can be (re)awakened.   Join our speakers as they discuss ways for women to use their personal power to move mountains, relating their experience as veteran feminists, or using their tech skills as a young feminist.  Workshop Presenters: Zenaida Mendez, Jerin Alam

 

12:45 pm - 1:45 pm - (Location: Ballroom) The Burqa: A Free Choice or a Forced Choice? Prison or Protection?   Today there is much heated discussion around the world about the Islamic Veil. Is it a private religious right?   A free choice or a forced choice?  Is it a form of oppression? Is the headscarf (hijab), which covers the ears and feels “tight,” the niqab (face mask), jilbab and abaya (long shapeless body garments) and the burqa and chadari (body bags) both oppressive and hazardous to female physical and mental health? As feminists we have historically advocated for women to make their own choices. But how do we sit idly by and ignore the subordination and separation of women in our countries as well as the health hazards of the burqa?  Join the discussion about why it is important for feminists to embrace universal human rights for women. 

Workshop Presenters: Dr.  Phyllis Chesler, Marcia Pappas

Sandy Rapp to Perform at National Organization for Women-NYS Convention

NOW-NYS Convention Performance

Sandy Rapp Songs For Seneca Falls

At the November 7-9 NOW-NYS Convention in Seneca Falls, NY, author/singer Sandy Rapp will perform two new tribute songs, including one for former National NOW President Patricia Ireland and another about the poet Maya Angelou's support of Hillary Clinton. The 1:45 PM NOW presentation at the historic Seneca Falls Presbyterian Church will mark the 160th Anniversary of the first-ever US women's convention. Rapp's songs, available in preview at www.SandyRapp.com , will accent talks by legendary Feminist Majority founder Ellie Smeal and feminist Congresswoman Carolyn Maloney (D-NY).

Join the National Organization for Women as we meet in Seneca Falls! See who's speaking!

Have you Registerd for the Natonal Organization for Women-NYS Annual Convetnion & New Activists Training and Leadership Institute in Seneca Falls, NY?

On November 7-9, 2008 we will be at the birthplace of the women’s movement and the First Women’s Rights Convention in 1848. We will celebrate the 160th Anniversary!

Great Speakers! Informative and Exciting Workshops! Silent Auction! Exhibitors! Book signings!

Attendees will be shuttled to the 1st Presbyterian Church where Alice Paul first proposed the Equal Rights Amendment. Congresswoman Carolyn Maloney and Ellie Smeal speak at this historic location. Senator Hillary Clinton is invited!

Other exciting speakers are Olga Vives, Executive VP of National NOW Abby Ellin, Author of Waistland Martha Burk, Author of Your Money and Your Life JudyWellman, Author of The Road to Seneca Falls Barbara W. DeBaptiste, Immediate Past President of the National Women’s Hall of Fame Beth Quillen Thomas, Current President of the National Women's Hall of Fame

And we will be hosting a special luncheon to honor Muriel Fox, Founding Mother of NOW Honorable Deborah Glick, NYS Assemblymember

Plus! On Saturday night, the Women’s Hall of Fame and NOW-NYS will Co-sponsor a Reception and Dance where we will party to “Lady Operator” an all woman DJ team! And we will hear Sandy Rapp, feminist performer and author, as she sings some of her great feminist songs.

It’s easy to register! Just use our “Donate” form on our home page of www.nownys.org In the “Comment Box” tell us what you are paying for. Registration for Convention $45 (NOW members) Registration for Convention $70 (non members) New Activist Training and Leadership Institute $20 (free to convention attendees) Special Luncheon on Saturday $30 (register by Oct. 30, 2008) Student Rate: $35 (Includes New Activist Training, Registration into Convention and Luncheon on Saturday)

And don’t forget, we will be networking on Saturday and Sunday mornings over bagels and coffee.

See complete information about our convention on www.nownys.org There you will see links for the hotel information, agenda and workshops. Don't miss this event! www.nownys.org For Information, call: 518-452-3944

National Organization for Women-NYS to Honor Women in Seneca Falls

The National Organization for Women-New York State will honor two women who have dedicated their lives to working for women's rights.  At the NOW New York State Convention,to be held in Seneca Falls, NY, November 7,8,9th, 2008, Ms. Muriel Fox will be awarded the 2008 NOW NYS Woman to Woman Award, and Assemblywoman Deborah Glick will receive the 2008 NOW NYS Legislator of the Year Award.

The Awards will be presented at a special luncheon to be held on November 8th,2008, at the Holiday Inn, Waterloo/Seneca Falls, NY at 12:00 noon. Those wishing to attend should contact NOW NYS at 518-452-3944. 

For more information re: the NOW NYS Convention, see www.nownys.org

National Organization for Women-New York State Convention

Join the National Organization for Women-New York State

This year we celebrate the 160th Year of the First Women's Rights Convention, in Seneca Falls. Dates of this event, November 7,8.9, 2008.  The Theme of our Convention this year is "The Road To Equality: From Seneca Falls to 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue."  The focus this year is sexism in the media. 

On Friday afternoon, we will be offering a New Activist Training and Leadership Institute. This event will be only $20 to non-convention attendees. Free to conference attendees.  See our web page for full info on our convention. 

We have a fabulous weekend planned.  Joining us will be several notable speakers along with a trip to the 1st Presbyterian Church where Alice Paul first proposed the ERA, Equality Rights Amendment. 

There will be workshops, a reception and dance on Saturday night.  We are now accepting reservations for exhibitors tables, advertising for our conventon journal.

Register now. Seating is limited.  See www.nownys.org for full information.