“Sexism and Politics in 2008”
Mid Atlantic Region and Virginia NOW Conference
and Officer Elections
Saturday, May 17, 8:30 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Barcroft Community House, 
800 S. Buchanan Street, Arlington 22204
Featuring Kim Gandy, NOW President
Keynote speaker: Deirdre Condit, Associate Professor of Women's Studies and Political Science/Public Administration at Virginia Commonwealth University

Election of VA NOW officers for 2008-2010 will be held at this meeting, starting at 2:15 p.m. Persons wishing to be a candidate for state NOW office should submit biographical data and a brief description of their platforms before April 17 to aliciadaly@yahoo.com or mail to VA NOW, PO Box 7621, Arlington 22207

Bylaw changes will also be voted on. Amendments to the state bylaws must be submitted to aliciadaly@yahoo.com before April 1 or mailed to the PO Box above. Any amendment passed by two-thirds vote of state members present and in good standing shall become part of these bylaws.

8:30 a.m. On-site registration and light breakfast
9 - 9:15: Welcome
9:15 - 10:15: Kim Gandy, NOW President
 10:30 - 11:30: Panel with local, state, and national leaders on overcoming sexism in politics
11:45 Mid Atlantic Region Elections for national NOW Board members
12 - 1: Lunch provided onsite
1 - 2: Keynote speaker
2:15 - 3: Virginia NOW elections, bylaw changes, new resolutions
3:15 - State Presidents Workshop on organizing and actions
5 – Announcement of winners of the silent auction, closing remarks

After the conference, join us for a festive evening at a local restaurant.
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 Pre-Registration: $25 including morning coffee and lunch.
 On-site Registration: $30. Sliding scale available from $15-$34.
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 Limited number of scholarships are available for members, students. No one will be turned away for lack of ability to pay. Contact president@vanow.org

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               Mail this form with check to: Virginia NOW, PO Box 7621, Arlington VA 22207. Make checks to: Virginia NOW.