What's Happening

14 present, Deb James, president presidingPresident welcomed all, introduced guests from Broad Spectrum CSU, a student Veterinary School club supporting LBGTQ veterinary students.Legislative Committee update: Training on Feb 26th, 7-8 pm, Harmony Library. This is the first training on how to get involved in state level legislation. Additional trainings will…

Please read bios for candidates and plan to vote at our upcoming meeting April 9!Annmarie Izuel Evans – Candidate for PresidentI have been an active member since the start of the chapter 2 years ago, attend the meetings on a regular basis and am also on the Legislative committee. I…

Radical Feminist Book Club-November recapWe had a great book group in partnership with Showing Up for Racial Justice (SURJ) on November 29th. We read Eloquent Rage by Brittany Cooper. They read In the Country We Love by Diane Guerrero. Some people read both! We talked about similarities and differences in…

Planned Parenthood Kickoff EventSeveral Representatives were there including Pete Lee, Rhonda Fields, Brittany Pettersen, Barbara McLachlan, Leslie Herod, Jonathan Singer, Susan Lontine. The major focus of this legislative session by the Representatives attending is introducing comprehensive sexual education. See link below for text of the bill.Planned Parenthood's discussed that there…

The United Nations International Women's Day, March 8, theme is #BalanceforBetterWomen's History month commemorates and encourages the study, observance and celebration of the vital role of women in American history.The National Women's History Project Visionary Women: Champions of Peace & NonviolenceThis year we honor women who have led efforts to…

On April 1, 2019, King Soopers launched a new program to make supporting NOCO NOW easier than ever!You can now link your existing King Soopers loyalty card/account to NOCO NOW. We will receive 5% of the total spent (minus alcoholic beverages) using your linked loyalty card every time you shop…

Feminist Book Club in May: Door Into OceanOur next meeting will be Thursday, May 9th, 6:30-8pm, at Dazbog on Cherry in their downstairs community room.For May, we are going to discuss Door Into Ocean, by Joan Slonczewski. This science fiction novel of eco feminism and nonviolent revolution is hard to…

NOW President opened meeting, reminded everyone of the 6 pillars of NOW.Upcoming Events:– June 25 at Cafe Vino at 5:30–Aug 10 & 11th New West Fest table in front of church–Various hikes and volleyball. Email noconow for more info on how to sign up.–No July NOCO NOW meetingTreasurer report:Donations to…

Action Items:-Sign up for King Soopers fundraising. The website for signing up ishttps://kingsoopers.com/communityrewards -Find out more information on Larimer County Jail Expansion here (FB link)-Contact County Commissioners regarding Larimer County Jail Expansion-Contact NOCO NOW President for more info and to volunteer to liaison with local groupsUpcoming Events:-Legislative Committee Happy Hour…

ElectionsDeb (outgoing president) called meeting to order.She spoke for a few minutes, about how proud she is of the work we've all done together to get NOCONOW to where we are now, and her appreciation for all the people who have gotten us here and all the new people to…

Action Items-Renew Membership if you have not already-Contact Board if interested in leadership position-No meeting in DecemberUpcoming Events-Roe v Wade vigil Jan 22-Elections in April-Book Club January 31-February is Women's History MonthMeeting MinutesPresident called meeting to order at 7pm of 16 members + all board membersRundown and celebration of election…