VOLUME VIII, NO. 3 MAY/JUNE, 1975
NATIONAL NOW UNIFIES!!!
There is a new spirit of unity within the National Organization existence of NOW. will not play bluff games with the for Women. This renewed commitment was solidified at our organization. I came here to recommend that the conference May 24-25 National Board Meeting in St. Louis. Board mem not be moved out of Philadelphia, but I want to say that the bers arrived at the meeting with letters, telegrams and phone tables are turned. It is the Majority Caucus who will be messages from NOW members and chapters throughout the responsible for insuring fairness of procedures in Philadelphia. country. Together we have met the challenge of diversity and You have the challenge to keep the organization whole, to unity. leave Philadelphia with more than we have now - to unify us. I beg you not to take from the members in other parts of Betty Friedan, in St. Louis to receive a Humanitarian of the the country the right to feel that credentialling ... will be Year Award, attended her first Board meeting since she was fair, elections will be fair." This statement to not move the president of NOW. On Sunday morning, during the NOW conference and to unify NOW was echoed across the room. LDEF meeting, Betty addressed the Board and many NOW members observing the meeting saying, "There will be a Elaine Latourell, Board member from Seattle, citing the women's movement. There is an irreversible change in con economic hardship for Western members and other distant sciousness _ . . Rise above what's been tearing you apart . .. sisters travelling east to a conference, proposed that there be Be bigger than this . . . If you could just sense this thing that is some kind of equalization of travel funds for the National yet to be done . _ . " Conference in Philadelphia. This was adopted in principle, and referred to the Budget Committee for implementation. NOW has grown rapidly and we have a diverse membership The Budget Committee will report to the July Board meeting. with many diverse viewpoints. Wh ile this has meant the development of a dynamic, active organization, too often in Judith Lonnquist, Legal VP, said, " I believe what we have seen recent months our differences have resulted in unhealthy today is the ultimate stand towards unity to end division. I conflict. ask my sisters in the Majority Caucus for a pledge to work for a fair election, to end the withholding of dues, and to end the On the National level , two caucuses formed, having little internal dissension, to stand with us and work together against communication with each other. In December, a number-of our common enemy outside the organization." National Board members walked out of a National Board meeting; in February, we held an informal, unofficial meeting Rosemary Belmont, Eastern Regional Co-Director, said, "I am to attempt conciliation and compromise which ended in more very impressed with what people have said here today. confusion; in Ma~ch, we had a se rious conflict over By-laws Impressed with the efforts of conciliation . _ . I intend to amendments which resulted in a court case. personally go home and urge people to come out of escrow." Jean Conger, -Rosemary's co-director, said, " . .. I recognize This case is significant to all niembers. The March/April how difficult it was for many people to come to this decision, DO IT NOW contained By-laws amendments, which the Board and I thank you. I echo what Rosemary said, and I, too, will had voted by mail ballot to submit to the membership. The work to urge people to de-escrow." court case was brought by some National Board and other NOW members against NOW, Inc. and Cathy Irwin (PR-VP) Ellie Smeal, Board member from Pennsylvania, stated, "We on the grounds that under Washington, D. C. statutes, cor are very honored that the National Conference will definitely porate boards must agree unanimously to vote by mail on an stay as a unified conference in Philadelphia. The state organiza issue, before the actual vote is taken. Although NOW is tion will do everything to help make that a fair conference, incorporated in D. C. , the Board had never followed this fa irly administered electK> s, but a unified one ... I think we procedure. The court case, won by the plaintiff, called for will have the largest feminist conference of NOW in its history." stopping the ballots on the amendments. Thus, we have not This pledge of unity by national board members marks a put ballots in this issue. renewed commitment to work together to achieve our com In addition to t hese problems, some chapters have withheld mon goals for women. Our internal problems are not over, their National dues. The situation had indeed become a serious we will continue to debate our viewpoints on the internal one. structure of NOW and the external role we so proudly play. But, the manner in which we disagree can now be healthy A number of Board members communicated a concern to and productive. Betty Friedan remarked, "This reconciliation chapters about holding our national conference in Philadelphia, is to the maturity and basically the good feminism of the based on, among other things, the fact that the State of aue women on both sides of what I hope is the schism that will Pennsylvania has been withholding National dues. Chapters heal. It's beautiful!" throughout the country responded both affirmatively and negatively. It is a challenge to all of us that we can and will meet. Let the UNIFICATION spirit of St. Louis prove "YOU CAN'T STOP NOW" and that "IT IS OUR REVOLUTION NOW". On Sunday, May 25, during the conference agenda item of the Board meeting, Mary Jean Collins-Robson, Board member SPECIAL NOTE: DO IT NOW is normally only sent to from Illinois, spoke saying, "The question of moving the con current NOW members on record. Because of the nature of ference is being debated in our membership. They are already the news to be shared, and in keeping with the spirit of con concerned about fairness. The Majority Caucus decision to ciliation, this DO IT NOW issue is being sent to bo1h 1974 and have a conference in Philadelphia if the conference were 1975 NOW members on record. Those of you. who have not moved out of Philadelphia, I regard as a grave threat to the renewed to date, we ask you to please reconsider.
I" NOW Task Force THE MARRIAGE CONTRACT News Our present marriage contract, unwritten and unevenly en · forced in the several states by their statutorv and/or case law, has three basic assumptions as follows: OLDER WOMEN TASK FORCE 1. The male is head of household and must provide for the The NOW Task Force on Older Women is finalizing a r household. DISPLACED HOMEMAKERS BILL with Rep. Yvonne Brathwaite Burke for introduction this 2. The female is subordinate and renders serv ice, domestic and session. A displaced homemaker is someone who has accepted sexual, (child-bearing and child-rearing understood) . a role, encouraged by our society, of caring for other persons 3. The marriage contract is for life, ("until death do us part" ). without pay, without fringe benefits, pensions, unemployment It is readily seen that this is not a contract between equals. insurance, and without job security. Many homemakers find themselves "displaced" in their middle years - through A contract providing for an egalitarian relationship might have divorce, widowhood or when their children are grown, and the following three essential elements instead : are thrust into a hostile job market with little preparation, 1. The partners share the -responsibility of providing for and and less hope of success. The combinahon of age and sex "heading" the household, of choosing the domicile, name, discrimination in employment leaves nothing for these women etc. There is a declaration of assets by each upon entering except the most menial, low-paying jobs. Many cannot obtain the relationship and an agreement as to whether these and health insurance, and some will never be eligible for social other separate assets acquired later such as gifts and inheri· security benefits. Small reward for years as wife and mother! tances are to be merged and, if so, how they are to be The bill would provide job training programs, creation of new divided again in case of termination of the contract. There jobs building upon the life experience of former homemakers, is also a declaration of debts and responsibilities to others and create service centers designed to meet their specific needs. such as relatives, former spouses, or children of former Hearings on the proposed legislation may serve to throw a marriages. An agreement is made on how to deal with spotlight on the plight of so many older women today, caught these responsibilities. in the backlash as women move from dependency to self There is a statement of job or career ambitions and any sufficiency. plans for further education, etc. for both spouses. There is A state version of the Displaced Homemakers Bill has been a statement of intention concerning whether there are to be introduced this session into the California legislature. This children and how the spouses are to share the care and will provide a demonstration multiservice center for displaced support of the children. There is to be equal ownership homemakers, to pioneer new job categories that would utilize and management of the income acquired during the the expertise of former homemakers in a broader social setting. marriage and equal division in case the contract is termi The project would develop such new service positions as health nated. It is determined how financial responsibility is to be care counsellors, with emphasis on preventive health care in shared during further schooling, unemployment, disability, the middle years, lay advocates, with skills in counseling to illness or unforeseen disasters. Since courts normally do assist persons through bureaucratic red tape and consumer not interfere in an on-going marriage, grievance procedures problems and home health technicians, persons able to combat are set up in the contract as well as provisions for periodic the impact of ageism in the home-bound elderly. reviews with counselling and!or legal advice. Liquidated damages may be specified for breaking the contract. For more information on the Displaced Homemaker Bills, and for suggestions on how to develop community support for this 2. Domestic and child-rearing services are to be shared equit legislation, contact Tish Sommers, Coordinator, Task Force on ably and sexual services are not to be owed as a condition Older Women, 434 66th Street, Oakland, California 94609, of the contract. (Tel: 415-653·1435). 3. The state now sets the terms for discontinuing the present EDITOR'S NOTE: cbntract. Many people who married under its provisions NOW Older Women Task Force Coordinator Tish Sommers gave a "life to the contract" thinking that it was "a con was chosen as one of The Most Distinguished Ten of the tract for life"; therefore unilateral no-fault divorce should (San Francisco) Ray Area for 1974 in the 16th Annual Phoebe not be retroactive. With the built-in safeguards of the Apperson Hearst Medallion awards. partnership contract, no-fault divorce should.not be retro active. With the built-in ·safeguards of the partnership New York 'NOW and Queens NOW are sponsoring an Older contract, no-fault might be considered as a fair way of Women Conference, June 7·8, 1975 at Intermediate School 29, dissolution. Park Avenue and 94th Street. The conference will feature 19 workshops and addresses by T~sh Sommers, Bella Abzug and For further information on the present legal contract and sug Viveca Lindfors. For further information, contact Gwen Davis, gested models for alternative contracts see Lenore J. Weitzman 41·46 47th Street, Sunnyside, New York 11104. "Legal Regulation of Marriage : Tradition and Change", California Law Review, July-September, 1974. How shall the egalitarian contract be implemented? Does your How To Finance The Revolution: An information supplement prt· state honor marriage contracts? Which laws would have to be pared by GRAPHIC COMMUNICATIONS (see display ad) that gives you ideas on how to stock, display and sell at meetings, conferences, changed in order to make the contract legal? Can you get the by mail, etc. (GRAPHIC COMMUNICATIOr~S is a feminist design necessary bills introduced in yol.!r state legislature? firm owned and operated by long lime NOW members, Toni Carabillo and Judith Mculi). 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- 2- RAPE, MINORITY WOMEN, CRIMINAL JUSTICE & FROM THE INTERNATIONAL COMMITTEE: IWY PLANS POVERTY TASK FORCES The date of the United Nations International Women's Year The National Organization for Women is calling for a major Conference in Mexico City is June 19-July 2. Only two study of the conditions of women in prisons and the incidences observers from NOW can attend. Candidates are currently 1- of sexual abuse of inmates to be undertaken by the federal being considered by the International Committee. The Tri v, government. We are also calling for an investigation into the bunal Conference, sponsored by NGO (Non-Governmental quality of legal assistance provided to poor people in · the Organizations), in which NOW has recently received member e criminal Justice system, in a joint action sponsored by the ship, will be open to 4,000 people. If you want to attend, Rape, Minority Women, Criminal Justice and Poverty Task write for· an application to NGO Tribunal, 345 E. 46 Street, Forces. Karen DeCrow, President of NOW, made the an New York, N. Y. 10017. State your special interest for work d nouncement in a formal press conference so-sponsored by shops and the dates you will attend the conference. The Rep. Shirley Chisholm and Rep. Yvonne Burke to call atten tribunal will have panel s, speakers, films, slide shows, ad hoc tion to the plight of Joan Little. We have also established a committees and workshops. coordinating committee to keep NOW members informed of What does NOW plan to do? Officially, nothing. Unofficially, the status of Joan's case and to oversee future actions in many of us will attend the tribunal. Two of us will observe NOW's continuing efforts in her behalf. Any of the four the UN conference ·and we will all meet with our Mexican national Task Force Coordinators may be contacted for hosts and women from all over the world to hold an informal further information. mini-conference, perhaps f rom our own hotel rooms, as Mexico will not allow other "conferences" to take place. We CONSCIOUSNESS RAISING TASK FORCE might demonstrate, hold press conferences, and we will surely Coordinator Harriet Peri reports that the Consciousness Rais communicate and broaden our international network. ing Guidelines booklet is available. Write to her at 1835 S. Travel arrangements are being made by feminist travel agencies Bentley Avenue, No. 7, Los Angeles, CA 90025. around the U. S. "The guidelines will be approximately 50 pages and will in What can you do for IWY? F.orm a committee for your Chap clude the following: Philosophy of feminist CRi Getting a ter, sponsor sem inars, concerts, exhibitions, conferences, etc. CR program started ; Basic ground rules for CR; The Role, Get local corporations or the city to foot the bill, if possible. Personality, & Problems of the CR Leader; General Procedures Make your city form an IWY committee - then get on it. at a CR session; Choosing topics; Topic guides for nine basic For further information, contact Jacqui Ceballos, UN Repre topics; publicizing the CR program; leadership training; biblio- sentative, 1 Lincoln Pl aza, New York, N. Y . or Arlie Scott, - graphy. International Committee Chair, Department of Educational & "The guidelines will cost $3.50 postpaid. They are looseleaf, Social Concerns, 25 Beacon Street, Bostgn, MA_ 0~ 108. three-hole punched so that ·additions can be made later and so that they can conveniently be kept in a notebook with other "International Q Year Ca rds. 35¢/1; $5/20. feminist materials. Checks payable to me should be sent to me J. Baer, Box 1417, Los Altos, CA 94022" at the address above; beginning no later than May 1, the guide lines will be mailed within twenty-four hours of my receiving A "Celebrate Margaret Sanger Birthday" Kit. $3.00 the order." Box 301 , Comstock, M I 49041
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Question: We are a recently convened chapter, and are not quite certain how we get chartered. Can you help? NOWcomer Answer: First of all, welcome! In your !:.Q_n r's kit ou will find an application for a provisional chapter charter. (All - - charters are provisional at this time.) If you don't have one, write to the National Office, and we'll send one to you. On the top portion of the application are listed_seven qualifica tions that a convening chapter must fulfill before they apply for a charter. Briefly, in addition to adhering to all National NOW policies, working actively on local and national NOW · projects, and reporting at least once a year to their Regional , Directors on growth and activities, and sending her/him the chapter newsletter, the chapter must have at least 1 0 paid national and local members, adopt chapter "by-laws and elect officers, hold at least 9 regular meetings a year, and assume ••••••••••••••••••• financial responsibility towards the support of NOW, and Available soon at bookstores. Order a copy by transmit National dues within 30 days of receipt. mail now. I enclose my check in the amount of $ ; Please rush me _____ When these requirements are met, the chapter then completes the charter application, being sure to list all names and copies of Women at Work. addresses of chapter members, and sends all copies to the (Hardbound $14.95 each, pa pe rback $7.95) National Office for processing. ,-, .-m~E'------After the application is received and logged in the National a'J"cJ,-e-,s------Office, we verify that all the chapter members listed are on our records as National members with the correct chapter city affiliation. If we cannot find any of the people, a letter is
-6- SPOTliGHT now ... ROSEMARY BELMONT AND JEAN CONGER MARY ANNE SEDEY The Co-directors of the Eastern Region, FoiJowing her graduation from law school Rosemary Belmont and Jean Conger, have this year, Midwest Regional Director Mary both held many positions in NOW. Rose Anne Sedey plans to practice law as a part mary served as legislative coordinator in the ner in St. Louis's first feminist law firm. Princeton NOW chapter, New Jersey State Involved in the women's movement for a Coordinator, and set up a one-to-one lobby WILMA number of years, Mary Anne has served as ing system in New Jersey. Jean, an early SCOTT the Missouri State Coordinator of NOW for chapter president of Wilmington NOW, HEIDE 1972-1974, the first chapter president of served as Delaware State Coordinator. She St. Louis NOW, and as a member of the also coordinated for Delaware NOW, the Credit: Bettye Lane Missouri Advisory Committee to the U. S. first successful law suit against an entire Twice elected President of the National Or Commission on Civil Rights. state school system . ganization for Women and currently serving Busy with NOW and law school, Mary Anne Currently a criminal justice planner and as Chair of NOW's Advisory Board, Wilma finds little time to pursue her hobbies of analyst, Rosemary received a BA in Socio Scott He ide is one of the foremost leaders photography and sewing. She recently co logy at New Rochelle College, · after which of the new feminist movement. As an advo ordinated an informative chapter dynamics she worked for two years as a parole officer cate of the "feminism which is central to and organizational training for chapter presi in a state prison for women in Connecticut. humanism," Wilma has testified before Con dents and state coordinators in the Midwest, A speaker on criminal justice, Rosemary gres~ and many other gatherings of govern in conjunction with a meeting between Mid feels that she got her "feminist influence ment, business and public affairs leaders, west Board members and state coordinators. from her mother, who was creative in her providing each with brilliant arguments The old~st of six children in a "big, warm, currently own ways." against sexual stereotyping in modern so ence Co ciety. Irish Catholic family", Mary Anne holds a ·ghts and Jean, on the other hand, came to NOW via BA in Social Science from Webster CoiJege, a different route. When she was 19, she A behavioral scientist by profession, Wilma and is now happily married, living in ,lphia co is a dynamic speaker much in demand by 'overn in dropped out of college, got married and had St. Louis, Missouri. 3 children. After separation, she worked as professional and collegiate groups through erson of out the country. Her speeches, articles and ct. a waitress and a secretary, while obtaining an MA in administration. A primary school features have been pub I ished in leading Political teacher, Jean is a popular leader for work magazines and newspapers all over the Uni de Island shops on education. ted States and other countries. Columbia Wilma is presently a Scholar-in-Residence at hia with Wellesley College in Massachusetts. d NOW a senior Ia invest l ctivities, JUDY LONNOUIST CATHY let cook- Elected to her second term as Legal Vice IRWIN President in May, 1974, Judy Lonnquist has been active in NOW on a local and national Public Relations Vice-President Cathy Irwin - ~- JACKIE level since 1970. Judy had served as legal has been very active in NOW for the past 4 I FROST counsel to ChicalJo NOW, successfuiJy litigat ing the first case against the City of Chicago years. Among the many jobs that have been keeping her busy are: president of on behalf of that chapter. As Legal V-P, 1972 Bi-lingual Jackie Frost has been the Southern Washington, D. C. NOW, Corporation for Judy has worked to "move NOW into a Regional Director since 1973. Before that, Public Broadcasting (CPB) Women's Task more active role as a litigator." she was the convenor of Charlotte NOW in Force, 1973 National NOW Conference Co 1972, president of Charlotte NOW 1972-73, After graduating from Mt. Holyoke College ordinator, 1973 National Board member, member of Mecklenburg Committee for the with a BA in Political Science, Judy attended and the steering committee of NOW's first ERA in 1973, a member of the Board of the University of Chicago Law School, where International feminist planning conference. Directors of North Carol ina Women's Caucus she received her JD degree. In 1972, Judy Currently, Cathy is the NOW representative in 1973 and a charter member of Charlotte was a candidate in the Democratic primary Women's Political Caucus. for the Illinois General Assembly. to ACNO (Advisory Council of National Organization to CPB). Along with the co She holds a BA in French and History from Busy with her job as an Associate in a Chi coordinator of NOW National Task Force the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill, cago union labor law firm, active in NOW on Media, Kathy Bonk, she testified in April and a degree from the Linguistic Institute. and the ACLU, and soon to be a mother, on the Corporation on CPB funding bill. University of Besancon, France. Judy has chosen a full, activist life style. They spoke about the "lack of responsive Enjoying such activities as hiking, tennis and Judy describes the birth of her first child, ness in the area of programming and employ photography, Jackte still has time for be expected in May, as "giving birth to a femi ment." nist in International Women's Year." longing to other organizations including Before Cathy became active in NOW, she Common Cause, Toastmistress Club of Char worked with children who were hard of lotte, and Alliance Francaise of Charlotte. hearing. Now, she owns her own ·company, Speaking of Women, Inc., a Washington based feminist lecture bureau, which also holds workshops on speaking skilJs.
WOMAN POWER! The feminist artists PATSY of Liberation Entj!rprises offer note FULCHER cards, posters, cloisonne jewelry, records, A member of NOW since 1971, Patsy Ful sweatshirts, bags, all sorts of gifts, and a cher was elected the Western Regional Direc few surprises. Free catalog. Bulk rates tor in October 1973. Prior to that election, she was a California NOW Board Represen " Flight" T ·shirts: colors: or., gr .• veL, blue, for movement fundraising available on tative and the California Coordinator for the white, S M L XL Also IWY shirts and note r- cards. All shins $4.00 + 50¢ postage Note Affirmative Action Task Force. cards 10 - S1.50 + 251t ly Phoenix NOW P.O. Box 11344 Phoenix, Az. As well as being active in NOW, Patsy is a 85061 member of other organizations including, "'":~~::TION £ Black Women Organized For Action, The ENTERPRISES D. Oakland Museum Association, and the National Women's Political Caucus. Box 1888, GPO Having graduated from a school in Cali Brooklyn, N.Y. 11201 fornia, Patsy is currently employed as the Deputy Assistant Secretary to the California He<~lth and Welfare Agency WASHINGTON BLUE SHEET
NOW ROLL-CALL VOTES FOR THE CONGRATULATIONS: Minnesota, 93rd CONGRESS News from the Ve rmont, and Washing ton. You have 1 00% Senators! The Legislative Office has compiled six NOW LEGISLATIVE OFFICE key roll-call votes in the House and LA 1266 National Press Building CONDOLENCES: A labama and Louis >.II« four in the Senate. These can be used ;pa Washington, D. C. 20045 iana. You have two 0% Senators! as a guide in judging the performance (202) 347-2279 LA of Senators and Congresspersons on ;ra *Scored 100% on roll-call votes. ;te• issues of importance to NOW. There Jan Liebman: Legislative Vice- RL are, of course, inherent limitations in President The 94th Congress is going to be much =- ar a voting record. It is no measure of a Casey Hughes: Director 3iO I legislator's work in committee. It does better, because NOW members got out Rl< Elizabeth Cox: Associate Director there and raised the issues in cam =ut not reflect the failure to deal with Glenn Ellefson-Brooks: Administra- importa-nt areas or the degree of res paigns. Of all the House members not .IICJ tive Assistant returning this year-;-78$cored 50% or D,L ponsibility of individual legislators. Carolyn Feinglass: Accountant : ra below on our voting chart and only 13 r ur These judgments cannot be measured Barbara Joseph: Student Intern by percentages. Keeping these cau scored above 50%. Of the Senators not ::>L Lisa Smith: Student Intern returning, 9 scored below 50% and ~as tions in mind, the votes and percent )OJ ages can be useful. The votes that the only 2 scored above 50%. That's a ::>N roll-calls were based on are as follows: record NOW can be proud of. ~ib Senate Vei EL House The NOW roll-call on the House of 1. Amendment offered by Sen. Dominick Representatives will appear in a future 3id (A-CO) to the minimum wage bill requiring ~ot 1. Rep. Erlenborn (R-1 U led the attack on hoLPSehold tielp to work for one employer issue of DO IT NOW. _a the minimum wage bill by offering a sub- · at least 24 hours a week before getting : hi 3iur stitute bill. The substitute bill would cut minimum wage coverage. Amendment re E O the proposed minimum wage, eliminate new jected 37-58 March 5, 1974. coverage for some workers, permit a sub ~ur TWO TERRIFIC FEMINIST BOOKLETS rail minimum wage for youth. The substitute 2. On June 11, 1974, Senator Helms amen O.V\ bill was defeated 199-218 June 6, 1973. 28 quick-witted "Answers to Those Male ded the Military Procurement Act to pro Chauvinist Putdowns" in the street, office, no• hibit the use of all federal funds for abor bar and home. $1 .00 ea. (NYS add 8d tax) =on 2. On June 21, 1973 the House passed by a tion. The Senate accepted a motion to table Help the MCP in your life. Raise a little hell lA~ :hu vote of 301-68 an amendment to the Legal the measure by a vote of 64-27. and a little consciousness. Give him: "So Services Corporation Act which prohibits You Want To Date A Feminist- A Complete ~C( legal services attorneys from seeking to pro Guide" $1 .00 ea . (NYS add 8d tax) Indicate Lll 3. Senator Bartlett's amendment to the ite\ cure non-therapeutic abortions for poor Labor-HEW Appropriations Bill was adopted Booklet desired and send check to: Feminist Invention Group, Inc., 333 East 49th St., •en women. by a vote of 50-34. This was similar to the New York, NY 10017. IDI Roncallo Amendment in the House. 3a \li 3. An amendment introduced by Rep. Froe -tar lich (A-Wl) to the Community Services Act 4. On a motion to invoke cloture on the IW of 1974 (the replacement of OEO) was Scott-Mansfield amendment to the Holt passed on May 29, 1974 by a vote of 290-91. Amendment, the motion was agreed to The amendment provides that "No financial 56-27 on December 14, 1974. "E. R. A. NOW - Our Rights and Our assistance shall be extended . _ . for medical liberties" - T-Shirts. • The Equal Rights assistance and supplied in cases of abortion." NOW FEMINIST HONOR ROLL OF Amendment is still in doubt. Help push THE 93rd CONGRESS* for ratification. 10% of price of each white 4. The Roncallo amendment to the Labor shirt, screen-printed with blue eagle/red let HEW Appropriations Bill would have wiped tering, is donated to N. 0. W. $5.00 + .40 out all federal support for abortions as well Senate postage per shirt. Quantity prices available. as having a sweeping impact on family Stevens (O-AK) Mondale (D-MN) Free Catalog! White River Co., 35 Bellevue, planning programs. The amendment was Cranston (D-CA) Case (R-NJ) Elmwood Park, N. J. 07407. defeated as a result of a lengthy late night Haskell (0-CO) Burdick (0-ND) debate by a vote of 247-123. Inouye (D-HA) Scott (R-PA) Stevenson (D-1 U Pell {0-RI) 5. For some time numerous representatives . Clark (D-IA) Abourezk (0-SD) have supported the establishment of a Select Pearson (R-KS) Aiken (R-VT) Committee to study the abortion issue. Mathias (A-MD) Stafford (R-VT) This is an effort to circumvent the House Brooke (R-MA) Jackson (0-WA) WANTED: Successes, trials, fantasies of Judiciary Subcommittee responsible for the Hart (0-MI) Magnuson (0-WA) women grad students for survival kit. Sena proposed constitutional amendments and Humphrey (0-MN) to Janet Helms, Dept. Education, WSU, Pullman, WA 99163. have public hearings. Rep. Froehlich pro posed an amendment to the Boiling House House Reform Bill on October 8, 1974 to establish Dellums (D-CA) Drinan (0-MA) such a committee. The amendment was Stark {D-CA) Conyers (O-M I) defeated by a vote of 193-163. Edwards (D-CA) Clay (D-MO) Corman {D-CA) Chisholm (0-NY) "THE THREE MARIAS" is now a drama 6. The Holt amendment to 1975 Supple Rees (D-CA) Holtsman (0-NY) with music! Come see PARTO ... an open mental Appropriations which would pro Roybal {D-CA) Koch (0-NY) play based on the explosive book about the hibit HEW from withholding federal funds Anderson {D-CA) Abzug (0-NY) passions and compassions of women. Adapt ed by MARIA ISABEL BARRENO Van Deerlin (D-CA) Bingham (0-NY) from school districts in order to compel and GILDA GRILLO. Washington Square them to classify or assign its students and Fascell (D-FU Ashley (D-OH) United Methodist Church, 135 West 4th St . teachers to schools or classes on the basis of Matsunaga (0-HA) Seiberling (D-OH) Contact Jacqui Ceballos (212) 877-1 894 or race, sex, religion, or national origin. The M ink (0-HA) Eckhardt (0-TX) Pat Wagner (212) 684-4680 fO f more infor vote was on the mot ion to concur with the Yates D-IU Jordan (0-TX) mation. amendment as reported by the Conference Brademas (D-IN) Meeds (0-WA) Commi1tee and the motion was agreed 10 Mezvinsky (0-IA) McCormack (0-WA) 212-176 on December 4, 1974. Mitchell (0-MD) ~ • ....-J SENATE ROLL-CALL VOTES
· ta, ' ~ve 1 2 3 4 % 94th 1 !2 3 A ! % 94th ! 1 2 3 4 % 94th I ,LABAMA LOUISIANA OHIO I :uis- f\llen (D) --- - 0 X V' Johnston (D) - - - I N 0 Metzenbaum (D) + + N + 75 ' X pParkman (D) - N N - 0 ,. Long (D) - - - - 0 Taft (R) - + + + 75 LASKA I MAINE OKLAHOMA Gravel (D) + + N l + 75 Hathaway (D) + + + N 75 ./ Bartlett (R) - - -j- 0 Stevens (R) + + + + 100 Muskie (D) + + - + 75 Bellmon (R) - + - N 25 RIZONA MARYLAND OREGON I Fannin (R) - + - - 25 Beall (R} - + N + 50 Hatfield (R) - N - N 0 ~ ch ./ Goldwater (R) - + - N 35 * Mathias (R} + + + + 100 Packwood (R} - + + + 75 put RKANSAS MASSACHUSETTS PENNSYLVANIA ~ m- Fulbright (D) + - N - 25 X Kennedy (D) + + + N 75 Schweiker (R) + 1- - + 50 \ilcCiellan (D) - + - - 25 * Brooke (R) + + + + 100 * Scott (R) + I + + + 100 ~ ALIFORNIA MICHIGAN RHODE ISLAND I :ranston (D) + + + + 100 * Hart (D) + + + + 100 Pastore (D) + i - - + I 50 fTI runney (D) + + N + 75 Griffin (R} - + - + 50 * Pel I (D) + I + + ' + 100 OLORADO MINNESOTA SOUTH CAROLINA i Humphrey (D) + Hollings (D) N - + ' - Haskell (D) + + + + 100 * + + + 100 _ , _ 25 ~ (R) - N + 50 )( Mondale (D) + + + + 100 Thurmond (R) - + 25 's a Dominick + * ONNECTICUT MISSISSIPPI SOUTH DAKOTA ' ' Ribicpff (D) + + N ' + 75 Eastland (D) N + - N 25 * Abourezk (D) + + + + 100 Weicker (R} N + + . + 75 Stennis (D) - + - - 25 McGovern (D) + + - + 75- of ELAWARE MISSOURI TENNESSEE ! I _ , + + I + ture Biden (D) + - 50 Eagleton (D) + - - + 50 Baker (R) - + 75 ROth (R) - - - - 0 Symington (D) + N + + 75 Brock (R) - + - - I 25 LORIDA MONTANA TEXAS Chiles (D) + + + i N 75 Mansfield (D) + + ~ -IN 50 Bentsen (D) + - N + 50 Gurney (R} - + - . - 25 X Metcalf (D) + N -I+ 50 Tower (R) - + N N l 25 EORGIA NEBRASKA _,_!_ UTAH Nunn (D) - + - - 25 ./ Curtis (R} - 0 Moss (D) N + + + 75 'ralmadge (D) - + N - 25 Hruska (R) - - - + 25 Bennett (R) - + - - 25 X J~e AWAII NEVADA VERMONT Inouye (D) + + + + 100 Bible (D) + + - - 50 X . Aiken (R} + + + + 100 X Fong (R} - + + + 75 Cannon (D) N + - - 25 . Stafford (R) + + + + 100 ~ ~~:i ;JAHO NEW HAMPSHIRE' I VIRGINIA Church (D) + N - N ! 25 Mcintyre (D) + - - + 50 ./ Byrd, Jr.** (D) - - - N 0 + , _ ~;;t~ !"1cCiure (R) - - - - 0 Cotton (R) - + - IN 25 X Scott (R) - + 50 _LINOIS NEW JERSEY WASHINGTON : Stevenson (D) + I + + + l 100 Williams (D) ' + N + + 75 • Jackson (D) + + + + 100 ~;::i~~ Percy (R) +' + N + 75 Case (R} + + + + 100 . Magnuson (D) + + + I + 100 St., * I.! DIANA I NEW MEXICO ! WEST VIRGINIA Bayh (D) + N N + 50 Montoya (D) + - -IN 25 I BYrd (D) - + - i + 50 + I Hartke (D) + - - + 50 Domenici (R} + - - + 50 Randolph (D) - + - 50 ,__ 'JWA NEW YORK WISCONSIN Clark (D) + + + + 100 ., Buckley* (R} - - - - 0 Nelson (D) + - N ' + 50 Hughes (D) + - - N 25 X Javits (R} + + IN + 75 Proxmire (D) + - - + 50 lANSAS NORTH CAROLINA WYOMING Our Dole (R} + i - - - 25 Ervin (D) - + - - 25 X McGee (D) , _+ N - + 50 Pearson (R) + + + + 100 v Helms (R) - - - - 0 Hansen {Rl + - - 25 ~~s~ lENTUCKY ! NORTH DAKOTA I I ~hite Huddleston (D) + I + - N 50 * Burdick (D) I + + : + + 100 , let- Cook (R} + I N N N 25 X v Young (R} i - -I- - 0 ' i I .40 '
*=1 00% +votes + = Vote supporting NOW 1. Dominick Amendment re Minimum Wage r~~:: "'= 0% +votes - = Vote not supporting NOW 2. Helms Amendment re Abortion % = Percent of + votes N = Not voting 3. Bartlett Amendment re Abortion X = Not in 94th Congress A = Not in office at time of vote 4. Holt Amendment re Education ,. Buckley elected as Conservative "*Byrd elected as independe 11t
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Directions: Circle one choice in each of th e f olio win;, 6. Regarding the question of organ1zmg and troubleshooting 12 questions (unless o therwise instructed) in the chapters NOW should: a. continue with the present system of unsalaried state co 1. Please fill in percentages to show your priorities for how the ordinators and regional directors who are re -i mbursed for national budget should be distributed among the following at least part of their out-of-pocket expenses. components of NOW: (A 1975 budget should be available b. fund an organizer in each state whose salary would be from your chapter president and/or the National Office.) paid on a matching basis from state and national budgets a. National Offices: c. fund an organizer in each state whose salary would be 1) Membership - Administration- Chicago __ paid from the national budget 2) Public Information - Washington __ d. leave the decision and funding up to the regions & states 3) Legislative - Washington __ e. fund several rov ing organizers whose salaries would be b. Board _ _ paid from the national budget c. Officers __ g. DO IT NOW __ COMMENTS: d. Regional Directors__ h. Other (specify) ____ co e. State Co-ordinators _ _ f. Task Forces __ COMMENTS: 7. The number of national t>ask forces should be : a. increased c. reduced & consolidated b. stay the same COMMENTS: 2. NOW should increase its income in the following way(s) : You may circle more than one. a. increasing dues to ____ b. direct mail campaigns for contributions 8. National Task Forces should : c. employing a professional fundraiser on a contract basis ( You may circle more than one) d. other (specify) ------ a. be clearinghouses .for exchange of chapter news and COMMENTS: ideas via newsletters b. develop model actions and co-ordinate national cam paigns c. be spokepersons for NOW in their respective areas 3. The number of national board members should : d. other (specify)------ a. be increased to __ COMMENTS: b. stay the same (38) c. be reduced to __ COMMENTS: 9. National Task Force Co-ordinators should be : a. appointed by the Board b. appointed by the President with advise and consent by 4. NOW should create and fund a regular publication other the Board (present practice) than DO IT NOW in which difficult and controversial c. elected by the general membership at national con internal and substantive issues are debated in depth within ferences NOW: d. elected by the task force membership a. not at all c. semi-annually e. paid staff positions (hired by the Board) b. annually d. quarterly COMMENTS: COMMENTS:
10. NOW chapters should have a form of protest and recourse 5. The 3 national offices (see no. 1 for locations and functions) available to them if they oppose a National Boa rd action or should: decision: a. stay the same a. Yes b. No b. be consolidated into 2 offices That protest should be : c. be consolidated into 1 office a. referendum procedure whereby the Board must poll d. be eliminated chapters on an issue at 'the written request of _ _ chap e. be changed according to recommendations of study ters. (Fill in the number.) currently underway by Financial Development and Per b. formal refusal to participate in actions resulting from the sonnel & Proc. Committees of the Board decision f . be reduced in funding with more responsibilities and c. withholding payment of national dues funding going to the Task Forces d. other (specify) ------·---- COMMENTS: COMMENTS:
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Through the use of familiar ' ca rt oon characters depicted in clearly defined nt by situ ati ons, the books in vite child and parent alike to ex amine often confusin g problems from fresh perspectives. con- eved .. Parents in particular are encouraged by the Afterword in each book to challenge the validity and honesty of their own be li efs in preparing th eir ch ildren to face a changing QQQ.._§O society. 115 WEST 57 STREET NY. NY 10019 ••••••••••••••••••• Send 10d stamp for free catalog Available now at bookstores everywhere. Or order DELL WILLIAMS, PROPRIETOR your copy by mail. I enclose my check in the :ourse amount of·$ . Please rush me _____ on or copies of JOAN/E. (Paperback $2.25 each) THE BRASSY(s) : Th e Mini ($3] The Original Women's Equal name ity [ $4] The Matriarchy Lives [ $4] Human Lib address poll eration [ $4] Sister [ $4] city chap- Each symbol available in gold or rhodium plate state ZIP m the and as either a pendant Mail to: or a key chain. Add 20% for pstg. & hdlg. California residents add 6% tax. Also avail Sheed and Ward, Inc. S&W able; feminist A/V-aids, books, etc. Catalog and bulk prices. Write: Graphic Communications: 1126 Dept. 101, 6700 Squibb Road, Mission, Kansas 66202 HiPoint Street, Los Angeles, CA90035 [ 213]938-0560 All '1 - 11 - SUBSTANTIVE ISSUE QUESTIONS DIRECTIONS: 1. Circle the choice(s) you Javor for each question. 2. Rank your choice(s) for each question accordinJ? to what you think NOW's priorities should be. 3. Rank the first 11 questions accordinJ? to your priorities for NOW. 1. NOW should challenge the institution of advertising by: d. lobbying for national health insurance and a national a. fighting to end sex, race and age discrimination in health plan. employment in the advertising industry and to improve e. working in coalition to push for total nationalization of the image of women of all races, ages, and sexual prefer the health industry and restructuring of it in accordance ence in the content of advertising. with feminist values. b. Cultivating advertisers- they're paying the bills. f . Other: c. Working with industry and government regulatory agen COMMENTS: cies to reform adve-rtising (e. g. strict enforcement of FTC regulations) . d. Educating .the public about women's role as consumer e. Lobbying to limit amounts of advertising via changes in 5. On the question of food production, distribution, costs and tax laws. quality NOW should: f. Seeking to eliminate advertising as it exists .in the U. S. a. do nothing: it is not a feminist question. because it manipulates demand, inflates prices, and re b. educate the public on the principles of nutritional inforces sexism, working to develop effective consumer economics. information centers which would give information on all c. oppose all efforts to reduce the food stamp program and existing products. work to lower the price of food stamps to low income g. Other: (please specify every time you choose other) families. COMMENTS: d. insist on strict price, profit and quality control at all levels of the food industry. e. expose the relationship of high food prices and corporate control of basic indust~ies . 2. In the area of housing NOW's priority fo'r action in 1976 f. raise the issue of the relationship between feminism and should be: population control and insist upon substantial feminist a. reducing discrimination against women in renting, mort representation on panels, decision-making bodies, etc. gaging and purchasing and also in the construction trades dealing with population. b. pushing for permanent public funding of housing and g. raise the consciousness of American feminists about the development for lower and lower-middle income families starvation of poor women and children in our country c. pushing for research and development funds for new and around the world on the one hand, and the con design concepts in urban planning to facilitate alterna sumption patterns encouraged by the profit motive of tives to suburban sprawl and the present form of the the U. S. Food ind\Jstry on the other hand. nuclear family h. Other: G d. lobbying for tenants' protective legislation such as rent COMMENTS: control, stricter building codes, etc. e. direct NOW involvement in organizing tenants associa tions. 9 f . Other: 6. On the question of national energy production and distri COMMENTS: bution, NOW should: a. take no officii! I position because it is not a feminist issue. b. favor consumer ecjucation about energy conservation. c. favor greatly increased federal funding of alternative 3. In the area of employment and economic security NOW's energy sources (e. g. solar). priority for action in 1976 should be: d. favor strict profit and price controls on utility and energy a. compliance with present anti sex discrimination and ·companies. equal pay laws (e . g. Title VII). e. favor nationalization of the utility and energy companies b. pushing for the Full Employment Act (which guarantees but assign low priority in terms of NOW money and every adult American a job) or similar legislation. energy expenditures at this time. c. supporting a guaranteed annual income of $7,500. f. assign a 1976 priority to working for nationalization of ( d. encouraging the unionization of unorganized working - the energy industries. women and working to reform unions g. Other: e. working with unions to redefine equal pay· for equal COMMENTS: work and ultimately to end the vast differentials in 10 salaries between management and worker. f. Other: COMMENTS: 7. Because of the current economic crisis which is resulting in worker layoffs, a first priority for NOW in 1976 should be to: a. handle only as it relates to speGial categories of women 4. In regard to health care NOW's priority for action in 1976 such as poor, older, minorities, etc.; (not a feminist issue should be: as such) . a. putting pressure on the medical establishment to be b. continue to encourage affirmative action and publicize more responsive to women's needs in treatment and the fact that most women work out of need. research. c. fight for affirmative action for women even if it meal!$ b. admission 'of women to medical schools and upgrading layoff of male workers who have more seniority (where women in the medical profession. women have been unlawfully denied the opportunity to c. encouraging development-of alternative forms of health earn seniority). care such as self-help clinics and increased use of para (continued on page 12) c professionals. -12- SUBSTANTIVE ISSUE QUESTIONS (Cont'd)
a national d. form coalitions with all women and men who are 11. Currently NOW's policy is to oppose use of unpaid labor i affected by layoffs and force government and employers delivery of social services. In light of the need for femini alization of to create jobs so that both those who have seniority and services to women (such as rape crisis intervention, divorcE accordance those who do not can work. abortion, employment and credit counselling) and th e. encourage the movement to,ward a full economy by "establishment's" perception that such services are contrc actively lobbying for the Full Employment Act or similar versial, NOW's approach should be : legislation, a shorter work week without loss of income a. to" support self·help volunteer efforts in these areas. and establishment of a permanently funded public b. to recognize that a self·help volunteer approach is nece. service employment program. sary in the short run, but to push for funding of pai f. Other: ------ staff to deliver these services in the future. COMMENTS: c. to press for incorporation of such programs into existi 1, costs and community agencies and oppose use of unpaid worke1 in these agencies. d. to demand substantial long-range planning and fundi nutritional 8. In response to the present economic crisis (in addition to of such services to be provided by paid feminist staffs. ogram and items mentioned above), NOW should: COMMENTS: ow income a. handle only as it relates to special categories of women such as poor, older, minorities, etc.; (not a feminist issue trol at all as such). b. lie low and concentrate on other areas. 12. In working toward the long-range goal of eliminating rapl d corporate c. oppose reductions in all income supplement programs should NOW's major focus be: such as social security, Medicaid, food stamps, etc. a. encouraging rape victims to co-operate with the existi ~ rn inism and d. push for legislation increasing taxes on corporations and criminal justice system. ial feminist high incomes and closing loopholes. b. offering medical and legal alternatives to rape victims. odies, etc. e. press for profit and price controls and oppose wage c. primarily educating the public about the inextricab controls. relationship between rape and sexism (both institution s about the f. develop and disseminate as widely as possible position and attitudinal sexism). ur country papers, films, slide shows, etc. on the relationship of d. Other: ld the con· monopoly capitalism to sexism and the present economic COMMENTS: motive of crisis. g. Other: ______COMMENTS: 13. NOW's priorities in regard to the U. S. criminal justi~ system should be : a. working to improve conditions of women prisoners. 9. Since 1966, NOW has had a variety of relationships, mostly b. designing and lobbying for legislation which would pr< and distri· ad hoc and short term, with organizations concerned with vide aid for the families of prisoners. civil liberties, racism and economic justice (ACLU, NAACP, c. exposing the relationship between crime and economJ ninist issue. NWRO, SCLC, etc.). The recent economic crisis has conditions. vation. spawned more of these groups (CLUW and the National d. working to abolish all prisons, substituting alternati alternative Coalition to Fight Inflation and Unemployment, etc.). In care for persons who are dangerous and providing soci 1976 NOW should: compensation for victims of crime. rnd energy a. act in the same way we have in the past with these groups e. Other: b. develop our own programs and act independently. COMMENTS: companies c. develop our own positions on these issues but work more linoney and closely than in the past in coalition with these groups. d. Other: ------ 14. 1975 has been declared YEAR OF THE WOMAN (lnte llization of COMMENTS: national Women's Year) by all the countries of the wor participating in the United Nations. Each country is sponsible for allocating funds for planning and for i 10. In the area of child care · early childhood development plementation of existing and new programs for women NOW's priority for action in 1976 should be: their national and local levels. At the moment the U. a. Lobbying for national childcare funding plans such as has allocated $350,000; Canada has allocated $5,000,00 esulting in the Family and Children's Services Act, the Tunney Bill, Australia $2,000,000. On this question NOW should: i should be or similar legislation. a. do nothing - it's too late. b. Writing and d istributing position papers on the value to b. do nothing; it's a waste of time because IWY is all ta of women parents, children, and employers of childcare or early and no action tor change. inist issue childhood education centers. c. pressure Congress for increased financial allocation a c. Encouraging the development of alternative forms of commitment to American women. early childhood education and childcare by establishing d. address the question of why the U. S. has such a I non-sexist, non-racist, non·classist education centers. profile on this very unusual and historic development. d. Lobbying for inclusion of early childhood education and e. push for an extension in the U. S. of IWY into 1976 before and after school care with"in the public school give more time for planning by women's organizatio rtunity to systems. and for implementation of programs on a local level. COMMENTS: e. Other: ------age 12) COMMENTS: • • -13- CONFERENCE NEWS-
The 8th Annual NOW National Con The forms below should be completed cal Level. If individuals wish to ference will be held in Philadelphia, and mailed to the addresses shown. have resolutions brought to the PA., on October 24-27, 1975. Con DO NOT SEND CASH THROUGH Conference, they may bring their ference events will be held at the Ben THE MAIL. resolutions to the chapter or task jamin Franklin Hotel, the Bellevue force for consideration and adop Proposed resolutions to be considered Stratford Hotel, the Philadelphia Civic tion first." at the next national conference should Center Auditorium, and the Academy be submitted no later than July 15, '75 Resolutions are to be succinctly stated of Music. to Nancy K. Knaak, chairperson of the or they may necessarily be summarized Because this is a 4-day conference, Resolutions Committee. It is suggested by the committee. registration rates have increased. The that such proposals have chapter en Please send resolutions before July 15, cost for pre-registration will be $20. dorsement and/or be sent first to the to: Nancy K. Knaak, Box 844, Lake Pre-registration deadline is Sept. 20, appropriate task force coordinators for land, Minnesota 55043. 1975. Fees increase $10 for registra their review and support. Procedures tion, including at-conference registra for resolutions as suggested by NOW's tion, after that date. DO NOT MAlL Executive Committee indicate: registrations after October 10, 1975, "It is recommended that all chap Display and Fund Raising Tables f~;~r as we cannot guarantee their receipt. ters thoroughly discuss the resolu the 1975 National Conference, Phila • Registration scholarships are available tions prior to the Conference so delphia, October 24-27, are now avail through the Conference Committee, that members can come to reasoned able for $25 for a 5' table (organiza upon written request (use address be decisions concerning them. In order tions other than fundraising sub-units low). to deal with the press of events at of NOW will be asked to contribute a Accommodations are reserved at both the Conference, the Resolutions perqmtage of profits). Send reserva hotels, and will be assigned as registra Committee is empowered to bring tions with a check or money order tions are received. If you will arrive to the Executive Committee guide made out to "NOW-1975 National after 6 p.m., your reservation must be lines for emergency resolutions. It Conference" to: Roe Capirchio, 1-11 guaranteed by deposit. Sleeping bag is further recommended that resolu Country Club Park Apts., Rt. No. 413, space will be available at $5.00 per dav tions not only deal with how to Levittown, PA 19056. in those reserved rooms whose occu change the centers of power in this pa[lts agree. These arrangements can country, but also include how to only be made upon arrival. implement these actions at the Lo- .
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I will share with ------(We will not find roommates for you.) Detach and mail to: NOW 1975 National Conference, P. 0. Box 60, Philadelphia, PA 19105. - 14- TOUCHE ROSS & CO. Audit for 1974 NATIONAL ORGANIZATION FOR WOMEN, Inc. I. General Fund -Statement of Assets, Liabilities and Fund Equity to II. General Fund -Statement of Changes in Financial Position the Ill. ERA Emergency Fund- Statement of Assets, Liabilities and Fund Equity IV. ERA Emergency Fund- Statement of Changes in Financial Position
GENERAL FUND E. R. A. EMERGENCY FUND ted STATEMENT OF ASSETS, LIABILITIES & FUND EQUITY STATEMENT OF ASSETS, LIABILITIES & FUND EQUITY ized ASSETS December 31 ----ASSETS December 31 15, Current Assets 1974 1973 1974 1973 Lake- Cash $ 65 $ 8,684 Cash $ 9,923 $ 4,117 Savings accounts 60,843 Certificate of deposit 85,000 Accounts receivable 5,152 893 U. S. Treasury Bills 24,891 Advances 15,771 13,321 Accounts receivable 2,161 120 TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS 20,988 83,741 $36,975 $89,237 Equipment 11.491 6,152 Less accumulated depreciation 2,868 769 LIABILITIES & FUND EQUITY 8,623 5,383 Accounts payable $ 6,042 $ 248 $29.611 $89,124 Fund equity 30,933 88,989 LIABILITIES & FUND EQUITY $36,975 $89,237 Current Liabilities Accounts payable $ 6,504 $ 7,501 Fund Equity 23,107 81,623 E. R. A . EMERGENCY FUND $29,611 $89,124 STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN FINANCIAL POSITION
Year ended December 31 GENERAL FUND 1974 1973 STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN FINANCIAL POSITION
APPLICATION OF FUNDS:. APPLICATION OF FUNDS: Excess of expenses over revenue $58,516 $ 6,921 Excess of revenue (expenses) ($58,056) $88,989 Noncash expense, depreciation 2;205 769 Increase in accounts receivable 2,041 12 ( 60,097) 56,311 6,152 Purchase of equipment 5.445 6,152 SOURCE OF FUNDS: Increase in advances 2.450 5,270 Increase in accounts payable 5.794 248 Increase in accounts receivable 4,259 Decrease in accounts payable 997 INCREASE (DECREASE) IN 69.462 17,574 CASH AND TEMPORARY SOURCE OF FUNDS: INVESTMENTS ($54,303) Decrease in accounts receivable 842 Increase in accounts payable 4,542 ~~~~~-~···································~····· 5,384 STUDENT COUNSELOR- M. D. and/or Ph. D. and/or M.S.W minimum two years' experience in teaching and/or counselin DECREASE IN CASH AND Must have credentials suitable for appointment to a medic SAVINGS ACCOUNTS $69.462 $12,190 school academic department. Joint appointment in an academi department and in the Student Advisory and Counseling Offic Duties include couns~ling of medical school students (50'1'<1 and teaching, research, and/or clinical work (50%). Must tj conversant in Spanish and with Spanish American/Hispan *•*********************************************** Chicano culture. The University of Colorado is an equ Sisterhood Bookstore. L.A.'s only feminist bookstore. Two opportunity employer. Women and minority applicants a locations: 1351 Westwood Boulevard, (213) 477-7300; The encouraged to apply for the above described position. Se Woman's Building, 743 South Grandview, (213) 384·6516. curriculum vitae and bibliography and recommendations *****************************~******************* PAUL BECK, M. D., Associate Dean for Student Affai Box C 292, University of Colorado School of Medicir 4200 East 9th Avenue, Denver, Colorado 80220 . ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• -15- Second class postage paid at Chicago, Ill. 60607
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CALL TO PHILADELPHIA CONFERENCE -1975 JAN LIEBMAN ELECTED LEGISLATIVE V-P In 1776 the Declaration of Independence was rea·d in a park We are pleased to announce the election of Jan P. Liebman of in Philadelphia. In 1876, Susan B. Anthony (having crashed Washington, D. C. as Legislative Vice President of the National the Centennial) read the Declaration of the Rights of Women Organization for Women (NOW) to fill the vacancy in that in that same park. On October 24, 1975, the opening session office caused by the death of Ann London Scott, who held of the NOW National Conference will be in that same park. the office since 1971. The election was held at the NOW Board of Directors meeting~n Kansas City, Mo. on April 7, '75. At the site, across the street from Independence Hall, we will open our conference, which will run October 24-27, and On accepting the· position of Legislative Vice President, Jan promises to be a history-making weekend-for feminist history pledged to work intensively on the grass roots level and in and for American history. The theme, It's Our Revolution Washington on NOW's legislative goals, including ratification Now, echoes ideas which are especially relevant as the United of the Equal Rights Amendment and defeat of any anti-legal States celebrates its bicentennial, and as we congregate in the abortion Constitutional amendments. cradle of liberty. \ Jan has been active in NOW since 1969, working nationally Most feminists hiiVe concluded that it is time for our aspira and locally in Washington, D. C. for NOW legislative goals, tions and our actions to go out of the mainstream, and into with the last two years spent in extensive work in her position the revolution. To emerge from trying to get a piece of a pie as National Coordinator of NOW's Reproduction Task Force. which is tasteless and unfulfilling, at best - to changing the She has been employed as a special interest representative in very fabric of life for women and men and children alike. Washington for the past 1.0 years, and in addition to her NOW activities is a member of the National Women's Political Our conference is one of the first major events being held in Caucus, the YWCA and the Clearinghouse of Women's Issues. Philadelphia, as part of its celebration of the bicentennial. We shall bring focus to the fact, by our very presence, that the A native of Florida with a B. A. from the University of promise of freedom and justice, while sorely disappointing for Florida at Gainesville and an M. A. from Georgetown Univer some men, has been sorely disappointing for all women. We sity, Jan commutes between Washington, D. C., where her shall bear witness, by our presence, to the fact that women are, professional and activist life is centered, and Florida, where after 200 years, still denied equality - legally, socially, and she and her husband of five years reside. economically. The Grimke sisters we,re frequent visitors to Philadelphia, in their work as abolitionists and suffragists. How ironic that we shall be there, still fighting racism and sexism in 1975. A word on another conference: The UN Conference on The Bicentennial in Philadelphia features massive street fairs Women meets in Mexico City, June 23- July 4. The United and historical pageants. We will contribute our own Women's States, like other nations, is sending a three-person delegation. Cultural and Art show, displaying proudly not only a women's I asked President Ford (on April 14) for the U. S. to set aside history exhibit, but row upon row of beautiful things which funds for a feminist caucus, where feminists from all nations women have produced. If you would like to contribute to the could meet to discuss strategies for making legal changes, exhibit, please write to the NOW Conference Committee, legislative changes, and to discuss reproduction, child care, Post Office Box 60, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19105. politics, and equal opportunity in employment and education. He referred this matter to William Baroody (White House, Raising consciousness, through formal and informal education, Washington, D. C.) will of course be one of the conference goals. Appropriately, Drexel Institute, one of the first institutions for higher learn Do write to Mr. Baroody if you wanf such a caucus. Many of ing for women (now coeducational) is in Philadelphia. The us from NOW will be in Mexico City, - at the Conference, at Women's Medical College (now coeducational, as the Medical the NGO tribunal, and meeting and working with as many College c5f Pennsylvania) is there, a site where many of the feminists as we can find. Join us. first female doctor:· were educated. Karen DeCrow Our conference will begin with actions and with workshops. There will be no plenary sessions until Saturday. A major $ $ $ NOW MONEY REPORT - $ $ $ conference action is planned for every day. A special event is The 1974 financial statements for the National Organi planned for every night . zation for Women and for the NOW ERA Emergency It is time, as we. approach NOW's Tenth Anniversary, as the Fund have been audited by Touche Ross and Company, nation celebrates its bicentennial, and as the world celebrates certified public accountants. Copies of the report, prepared annually, are available from NOW National lnt~rnational Women's Year - to strengthen our idealogy and to galvanize into meaningful, feminist action. I invite you to Treasurer Bonnie Howard, 92 Front Street, Marblehead, the Philadelphia Convention! Massachusetts 01945. Karen DeCrow