Co-Coordinator's Report:

With the new year, new meeting space and new day, we had a small 
but enthusiastic group in attendance at the meeting on January 4th.  To
celebrate the anniversary of the Roe v. Wade decision, Jeanette Hines
facilitated a presentation and discussion of the video, "Legislating a
Tragedy."  In a sensitive and poignant interview, two women talked 
about their planned pregnancies, described the horror they felt upon 
learning, in their seventh month of pregnancy, that tests revealed 
serious medical complications and described their heartbreaking 
decision to terminate their pregnancies.  Both women emphasized the 
importance of the availability of this option and procedure.  This film was 
a good reminder that the decision to terminate a pregnancy belongs 
primarily to women with the support of their families and doctors.  No one 
else has the right to make that decision.  Unfortunately, Congress is 
attempting to do just that by making this procedure illegal.  We are 
reminded again that we must not let the opposition strategy of restricting 
and eliminating abortion options be successful.

Other NOW news -- Save the date for the national NOW march and 
rally to be held in San Francisco this year on Sunday, April 14th.  If
you've always wanted to go to the marches in Washington, DC, but 
haven't had the opportunity to get there, here is your chance.  Plans are 
underway to charter buses, so it couldn't be easier, we'll have lots of fun 
on the way and we will be inspired and renewed by all that positive, 
feminist energy!

A reminder:  General meetings are now the first Thursday of the month 
at Kids Klub, 191 Harvey West Park Blvd., Santa Cruz (behind Costco).
Hope to see you at our next meeting on February 1st.

SCCNOW General Meeting

Thursday, February 1, Roberta White-Battle will be speaking at the 
SCCNOW General Meeting. Ms White-Battle is the Legislative Analyst 
for CAL NOW.
She will be informing us of what is coming up in the legislature. With the
surge in numbers of conservative Republicans in Congress, many bills 
which were previously defeated are back on the table. No one else is 
going to defend our rights. We must do it ourselves. Come to the 
meeting. Get informed! We are all very busy AND this is critical! Be at 
Kid's Klub, 191 Harvey West Blvd, Santa Cruz, on Thursday evening at 
7pm, February 1, to find out what you can do. Each individual does 
make a difference! Vouchers for childcare at Kid's Klub are available. 
For voucher info, call 335-7704.
GET INFORMED!!!

Public Hearing

The City of Santa Cruz Commission for the Prevention of Violence
Against Women invites you to a Public Hearing. Come & share ideas, 
suggestions and concerns regarding what our city needs to help 
prevent rape, domestic violence, sexual harassment and other forms of 
violence against women. Wed, Jan 31, 1996, at the City Council 
Chambers, SC City Hall. For more info, call 429-3546.

Self defense course.

The City of Santa Cruz Commission for the Prevention of Violence Against Women is offering Women's Self-Defense Courses. Call the 
Commission at 429-3546 for information.

Change for change!

Gather up that loose change that is just laying around
collecting dust, drop it into an old mayonnaise jar and bring it to the
SCCNOW General Meeting. Put it to work for change!

Ready to return to school?

 The Cabrillo College Women's Re-entry Program is there to help you! 
Call the Cabrillo College Women's Center at 479.6249 for an 
appointment.

Job Opportunity

Job Opportunity from the Sheet Metal Apprentice & Journeymen Training 
Fund of Monterey, Santa Cruz & San Benito Counties. More & more 
individuals are leaving traditional jobs behind and turning to 
apprenticeship as a route to increased wages & job satisfaction. They 
will be testing applicants in January or February of 1996 for future 
placement in the sheet metal industry in the tri-county area of Monterey, 
Santa Cruz, & San Benito counties. All interested parties should contact 
the Castroville office on Tuesdays, Thursdays or Fridays at 
408-633-6151. They will forward, upon your request, information and 
application.

SCCNOW has joined the Women's Action Coalition

 "WAC", a coalition of almost all of the women's organizations in Santa
 Cruz. The current issue is affirmative action but the intent is that WAC 
will respond and facilitate communication between women's 
organization on any issue of concern. WAC meets on the 3rd Monday of 
every month at 5:30 PM at the UCSC Women's Center. At least one 
representative from each organization is encouraged to
attend but all interested persons are welcome.

Voice Mail has come to the National Action Center.

Chapter Activists may now leave messages for staff after hours on 
cheaper phone rate & at their convenience. Ext 358 is the extension for 
the Action Alert Update recording for activists which is changed every 
Tuesday. Call 202.331.0066 for your updates!

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Karen Sommerfeld has joined Real Options Realty!

Karen is a member of the prestigious "Champion Producers Circle" with 20
years experience as a successful Realtor. She views this move as a great
opportunity which will benefit both her clients and her career. For an
exciting adventure in buying or selling your home, call Karen.
Karen donates a portion of her commission to the non-profit organization of
her client's choice.
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General Membership Meetings:

General membership meetings are held the first Thursday of each month from
7:00 to 9:00 pm. The first half hour often includes some social time and
announcements/business with presentations and action components beginning
at 7:30. You do not have to be a member of the Chapter or of NOW to be
welcome.
   Meetings are held at Kid's Klub, Harvey West Blvd, Santa Cruz. The
chapter provides free coffee and tea. The meeting place is bus and
wheelchair accessible. SCCNOW provides vouchers for childcare at Kid's
Klub. Call chapter phone for information: 335-7704.

Newsletter Policy:

This newsletter is put out with volunteer labor for members & friends of
Santa Cruz County NOW. (Special thanks go to Mandy T & Sally W.) The editor
reserves the right to print and/or edit articles based on either style,
size or content. Deadline for submission is the 2nd Friday of the month.
Please submit to SCCNOW Editor, 2571 Main St, Ste A,  Soquel, CA  95073.
        Advertising space is available. Ad rates are as follows~ Business
Card Ad: Member/3 month: $30, Member/6 month: $50; Non-member/3 month: $45,
Non-member/6 month: $75. 1/4-Page Ad: Member/3 month: $60, Member/6 month:
$100; Non-member/3 month: $90, Non-member/6 month: $150. Call 408-462-5700
for more info. Send material on disk in Mac format or via e-mail to
jp@pacificpublishing.com. All material submitted should have one's name and
phone number on it. All items passed along from other printed sources or
organizations must have the source clearly indicated. More complete
explanation of newsletter policy, including advertising policy, is
available upon request from chapter address.

SCCNOW Board Members:

Co-Coordinator  Mary M          423.6683
Co-Coordinator  Julie S         728.3988
Recorder        Diane L         662.9562
Treasurer       Joyce N         439.8663
Newsletter      Jennifer P      462.5700
Membership      Christian S     335.7221
State Board Rep Christian S     335.7221
Chapter Phone                   335-7704 (machine)

Chapter Calendar:

FEBRUARY:

01      7 - 9pm. Thurs. SCCNOW General Meeting. Kid's Klub. 191 Harvey West
Blvd, Santa Cruz. 335-7704

08      7 - 9pm. Thurs. SCCNOW Board Meeting. Kid's Klub. 191 Harvey West
Blvd, Santa Cruz. 335-7704

23      6 - 9pm. Fri. CA NOW PAC Meeting.

24      9am - 6pm. Sat. CA NOW Board Meeting. Fountain Suites Hotel. Sacramento.

25      9am - 12noon. Sun. CA NOW Board Meeting. Fountain Suites Hotel.
Sacramento.

25      1 - 6pm. Sun. CA NOW Lobby Training. State Capitol. Sacramento.

26      9am - 5pm. Mon. CA NOW Lobby Day. State Capitol.Sacramento.
        5 - 7pm. Mon. Annual CA NOW Legislative Reception. Legislators of
the Year Awards. Capitol Rotunda. Call Kerry Sawyer, Legislative Advisory
Committee, 916-441-2283, for hotel reservations, carpool & housing
information.

Community Calendar: (not sponsored or endorsed by NOW)

FEBRUARY:  Black History Month

03      8pm. Sat. Lesbian/Gay Chorus Performance. A Road Less Traveled.
Louden Nelson Auditorium. Call Herland for tix 429-6641.

Thank You Henry!

Please email Henry Mello's office ASAP and thank him for his committee vote
against SB250, a bill that would have required doctors to warn women
against the "hazards" of having an abortion. Informed consent is all well
and good; however,  this bill is just a way to control doctors and other
health care providers in practicing medicine. It is also an attempt to
exaggerate the risks of abortion without informing of the greater risks of
carrying a fetus to term. This vote emphasizes the need to keep a
pro-choice Senator in Henry's seat this election.
   Contact Senator Mello's office by calling 425-0401, or faxing 425-5124,
or via e-mail at  senator.mello@sen.ca.gov

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Reproductive Rights Network: Mobilizing for Choice:

On Jan 20, the Reproductive Rights Network held its annual Pro-Choice
Brunch. Carol Fuller led the event, providing us with information &
encouragement toward not being complacent. Rosemary Stasek, state chair of
Catholics for Free Choice gave a wonderful presentation on not allowing our
government or our churches to deny us our rights. For more info, dial up
Rosemary's web site   http://www.stasek.com/ccffc

Write our legistators (Santa Cruz County CA.)

US Senators:
Senator Barbara Boxer, 112 Hart Senate Office Building, Washington DC 20510-0501

Senator Dianne Feinstein, Hart Senate Office Building, Room 331, Washington
DC  20510

Congressmembers:
Representative Sam Farr, 1117 Longworth House Office Building, Washington
DC  20515-0510. E-mail: samfarr@hr.house.gov
WWW page: http://eee.house.gov/farr/

State Senator:
State Senator Henry Mello, State Capitol, Sacramento CA  95814
E-mail: senator.mello@sen.ca.gov

Assemblymembers:
27th District: Bruce McPherson, 701 Ocean St, Santa Cruz CA  95060. E-mail:
mcpherba@assembly.ca.gov

28th District: Peter Frusetta, 321 First St, Ste A, Hollister CA 95023

Santa Cruz County Supervisors:
First District: Jan Beautz
Second District: Walt Symons
Third District: Mardi Wormhoudt
Fourth District: Ray Belgard
Fifth District: Fred Keeley

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