Women's Studies Program
Florida State University
214-J William Johnston Bldg.
Tallahassee, FL 32306-2205
Phone: (850) 644-9514
FAX: (850) 644-7661
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Community Organizations;
Groups of Interest to Women
Women in Academe!
Join us in the Women's Caucus for the Modern Languages national support
network. The Women's Caucus for the Modern Languages is an allied organization
of the MLA and organizes sessions at each annual meeting that focuses on professional
issues of concern to women.
The WCML sponsors two awards
1. The Florence Howe Award for outstanding
feminist scholarship by a WCML member ($100).
2. The Graduate Student Travel Grant for a WCML member presenting
a paper at the MLA ($400).
Join us at the MLA in Chicago, December 27-30, 2002
Sessions:
"Globalization and Women's Cultural Production"
Presiding: Mihoko Suzuki
WCML First Vice-President
"24/7: Women's Work in the Corporate Academy"
Presiding: Naomi Yavneh
WCML President
American Association of University Women
(AAUW)
Open to all college graduates with bachelors degree or higher from
a regionally accredited college who are committed to equity for women. Promotes
equity for women, provides funds to advance education and research, and
has a suppot system for women seeking judicial redress for sex discrimination.
Membership (local, state, & national): $48/year. Send check with name,
address and phone to: Tallahassee Branch Treasurer: Dr. Ruth Mitchell, P.O.
Box 3204, Tallahassee, FL 32315-3204. For membership forms, contact
FSU Women's Studies office. (850) 644-9514
National Women's Political Caucus of Florida,
Tallahassee Chapter Monthly meetings, second Tuesday of every month
at Andrew's Second Act, 12:00-1:00pm. Lunch by reservation only: RSVP reservations
to phone: (850)-915-6089 (voice mail). To join, call (850)-915-6089, request
application form or send annual dues to CWPC, P.O. Box 10824, Tallahassee,
FL 32302. New members welcome. Help change the world, make a differnce,
and help women take their rightful place as leaders.
Jack and Jill of America Involved
in community projects such as: Oratorical Contest, Christmas Adopt-a-Family
Program, Black Family Day, parenting workshops, monthly teen community service
projects.
League of Women Voters of Tallahassee A nonprofit organization
that monitors government, builds coalitions, speaks out on important issues
and conducts and moderates debates. Membership is open to all who want to
join their voices and energies in the cause of good government. For more
informations contact: League of Women Voters, Norine Chase, President, (850)
422-1985, or write: LWV, P.O. Box 10216, Tallahassee, FL 32302-2216.
National Council of Jewish Women A
volunteer organization, inspired by Jewish values, that works through a program
of research, education, advocacy, and community service to improve the quality
of life for women, children and families and strives to ensure individual
rights and freedoms. New memberships are $30. Contact: Rhea Schwartz, (850)386-7574..
National Council of Negro Women Inc .
Involved in community projects such as: Men of Tomorrow, Young Women's
Leadership Program, Women's History Month, scholarships; contributes to The
Shelter and Adopt-a-Family; sponsors parent-education classes.
National Hook-up of Black Women Involved
in community projects such as: "Save Our Black Child," "Saving Our Children:
Helping Them Face Life's Challenges," Adopt-a-Family; forums of welfare,
affirmative action and healthcare reform. Sponsors Gwen Cherry Scholarshhip
each year for students in Leon County; National chapter sponsors additional
scholarships. Membership (open to all): $50/year. For information, write:
P.O. Box 6647, Tallahassee, FL 32314. Contact: Dr. Shirley A.
Jones, 488-3364 (work).
Tallahassee NOW
Committed to bringing women into full participation in the
mainstream of American society NOW exercising full rights and responsibilities
with men. Membership is $35 Regular, $15-$34 Reduced (fixed income, student,
extenuating circumstanes). Contact: Tallahassee NOW, P.O. Box 47, Tallahassee,
FL 32302. Phone (message line): (850)-847-6299. Email:
TallahNOW@aol.com
Tallahassee Women's Forum, (Chamber of Commerce)
A networking group. Lunch meetings with program and speaker, 2nd
Tuesday every other month, 11:30-1:00, Leon County Civic Center. For information,
call Tallahassee Chamber of Commerce, (850)-224-8116.
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