Wisconsin National Organization for Women

90th Anniversary of Woman Suffrage 

 

Exactly 90 years after the 19^th Amendment granted women the right to vote on August 26, 1920, the Madison Chapter of the National Organization of Women (NOW), Wisconsin NOW, and the Wisconsin Women's Network (WWN) will be gathering here in the capital of the very first state to ratify it – Wisconsin.

 

Who?  Emily Reynolds, President of Wisconsin NOW, Eve Galanter, Chair of the WWN Board of Directors, Stephanie Wright, President of Madison NOW, as well as other NOW and WWN officers, special guests, current and prospective members, and supporters of all kinds.  Candidates for public office will be recognized.

 

When?  5:30 – 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, August 26, 2010.  A brief program will begin at 6:15 p.m.

 

Where?  The party will take place at a stellar venue of historical significance.  The Woman's Building, where suffrage activities by prominent local women took place, was built by Madison's Woman's Club in 1907.  The building not only has been historically preserved, but is also home to a popular restaurant – Samba Brazilian Grill (The Woman's Building, 240 W. Gilman Street).

 

Admission is free.  Free appetizers (vegetarian as well as non-vegetarian) and cake will be available.  Donations will be gratefully accepted.  Free child care is also available upon request until August 15, 2010.

 

Current and prospective members as well as supporters of both organizations are invited to attend this free event.  All are welcome.

Wisconsin NOW and Madison NOW are grassroots organizations that work to bring about equality for the women of Wisconsin.  Our objectives are comprehensive, ranging from ending racism, sexism and homophobia, to securing reproductive rights and ending all forms of violence against women.

The Wisconsin Women's Network is a coalition of organizations and individuals advancing the status of women in Wisconsin through communications, education, and advocacy.

Please direct inquiries to:

NOW: (608) 313-4NOW (4669), admin@winow.org

WWN: (608) 255-9809, info@wiwomensnetwork.org

 

We hope to see you there!

Get Involved!

If you and a few friends are interested in starting a chapter in your area, please contact us. We can send a representative to you to help get you started. Starting a NOW chapter is a great way to promote equality and women's rights in your area, and gain valuable experience working with the media and developing leadership skills!

If you have any questions about becoming a member, or are interested in being involved with activities at Wisconsin NOW, please contact us at admin@winow.org