Indiana NOW: From the Desk of the President

October, 2010

In an effort to "modernize" Indiana NOW to better fit today's lives, we will begin a 2 year trial with a new statewide structure, as voted at our annual conference in September.

Our goal is to create more ways members can participate in our organization, as well as increase activism across our state.

Spearheaded by Mary-Elise Haug, this experiment in feminism will remain somewhat fluid as we determine those things that work and don't work for us.

To begin, I will serve as co-president with Robin Olds.

My duties are more National, acting as contact to our NOW offices in Washington.

Robin's duties will involve coordinating our state efforts including chair of the state council.

Also new to our state are "Regional Coordinators". These positions will be responsible for speaking on behalf of Indiana NOW and coordinating membership actions/activities around the state. We are currently considering the regions to be North, Central, and South.

In order to encourage activism across the state, a funding council (our state council) will be accepting applications from individuals who would like to organize a feminist NOW event or action in the state and need assistance with the costs. We hope this will be a great way to get activists involved without necessarily needing to work within the "chapter" structure.

Although these are just a few of the high points, let me know if you have an interest in becoming more personally involved with Indiana NOW, and if you have any questions or suggestions.



Melissa Fadeley

Co-President

Indiana NOW