| Traditionally, this column
has been used to reflect on the activities of the
chapter, both past and future. Being a person who
likes change, I've decided to try something new.
From this issue forward, I will use my allotted
space to address themes or issues that I or the
board have confronted. And I would like to hear
from you about the work our chapter is doing, the
content of our newsletter and web page, and the
experiences you have as feminists. For my first effort, I've
chosen the theme of "Making the
Connection"-something I've found to be very
relevant in my first three months as chapter
president, and something I think confronts many
of us as life continues to propel us forward at
ever increasing speed. I hope you will use the
following questions to examine your own feminism
and have a dialogue with your friends.
There are three
main connections that I would like to use as a
starting point. First, what is Chicago NOW's
connection to our members and vice versa? As a
chapter, does our work interest you? What issues
would you like to us address? As a NOW member,
are you looking to pay your dues and get a
newsletter or are you interested in being more
involved? If we are to Build a Century of
Feminist Activism, it is essential that you and
I, as feminists, think about what feminism means
in our own lives and what we do or don't do to
promote feminism and equality for women and
girls.
Secondly, what is
our connection to each other? In a time when
every minute is scheduled, every new face is a
new networking opportunity,connections are often
more convenient than personal. What do we do to
make personal connections, connections that
enable us to better understand diverse
experiences and grow as individuals?
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