Our Bodies, Our Lives:
Fast Forward with NOW
Join Washington State NOW for a day long virtual conference on reproductive rights activism across the generations.
Join Washington State National Organization for Women (NOW) for a day long virtual conference on reproductive rights through the generations. Hear from keynote speaker, Erin Jones, author of "Bridges to Heal US: Stories and Strategies for Racial Healing" along with a panel - "Reproductive Rights Across the Generations"
Erin Jones - Keynote
Erin Jones has worked in and around schools in different capacities for over 30 years. She has worked and done consultation for non-profits, government agencies and businesses. She has worked and lived in 5 states, from the East Coast to the Midwest to the West Coast, in communities that were predominantly White communities to communities that were predominantly Black communities to those that boasted dozens of languages and cultures. She has been recognized locally and nationally for her work in education and equity. She has also received recognition as and athlete and was invited to try out for two WNBA teams. After 20 years of playing soccer and 35 years of playing basketball, Erin now runs long-distances and is devoted to regular OrangeTheory workouts. Erin and her husband, James, have been married for almost 30 years and have three adult children - two who work in education and one who designs video games.
Reproductive Justice Across the Generations
Marcy Bloom - Panelist
A Reproductive Justice Warrior who worked on Washington State Initiative 120, that made abortion legal at the state level, and included an economic-equality provision to ensure that women could access the procedure regardless of cost. Her important work has changed the lives of Washington women for the better for generations.
Agenda
9:00 AM - 9:30 AM
Welcome
Registration, introductions, welcome, and agenda review
9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Introduction of By-Laws amendments & Vote
By-Laws amendments were proposed to the membership at the 2022 Conference, and a vote by a quorum of members at the 2023 Annual Conference is required.
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Erin Jones - Keynote
Erin Jones
11:15 AM - 12:00 AM (+1 day)
What NOW Means to Our Community
12:00 PM - 12:30 PM
Lunch Break
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
Reproductive Justice Across Generations
Marcy Bloom
1:30 PM - 1:50 PM
Action Breakout Sessions
1:50 PM - 2:20 PM
Report back from Breakout
2:30 PM - 3:00 PM
Resolutions and Motions Calling For
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Closing