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woman has day in court

As a member of the general public and thanks to the sponsorship of the Bar Association of Greater Cleveland and the Sun Newspapers, on May 7th, Arlene Ross, Cleveland Heights resident and a State Task Force Coordinator with the National Organization for Women (N.O.W.) had her "day in court".

Ohio N.O.W. participated in the "day in court" because of their concern over the sexism experienced by women in the American legal system.

As did other residents of the Cleveland Heights area, Ms. Ross made her appearance before presiding Judge Sara R. Hunter in Cleveland Heights Municipal Court.

The proceedings were opened by Mayor Marjorie Wright, who spoke on "Why Law Day?", and then Judge Hunter presented a useful and informative description of the court system. This was followed by a presentation by a number of attorneys of our

community, who addressed themselves to giving the people a better understanding of how to use the law and lawyers to their advantage in their every. day lives.

It was pleasing to note that one or two of the attorneys, who are part of a legal system that is generally sexist toward women, made an effort to say he or she while speaking. However, in spite of how ready the "docket" was, it was particularly distressing in a courtroom where the judge hap. pens to be a woman, to hear speakers consistently refer to judges, clients, attorneys, and all people,as male.

Ms. Ross appreciated the fact that she had the chance to learn firsthand about the law and court procedures, but urges the Bar Association to en. courage their members to be aware of the problems the women of Ohio have during their "day in court".

Employment Conference

Unemployment is at the center of the nation's economic crisis. Official figures show that 8% unemployment has been the average for the last two years. Who knows exactly what the figures are for women? Unemployment is poverty, decaying talents and abilities, and depression.

The issue of employment of women can no longer stay on the back burner. It must be addressed quickly and comprehensively. We want that process to start here in Cleveland on June 18, 1977 at Cleveland State University, University Center at 9:00 a.m.

Women's groups such as CWW, NOW, CLUW, WEAL, ACLU, Resources, Women's Law Fund, League of Women Voters, WomenSpace, CWC, and others will be there to discuss the problems of employment of women and issues relating to their employment.

The speaker is Cathy Tombo of Cleveland Women Working. The conference will not be an end but a beginning. We will unite with like minded groups across the country to pressure Congress and the Carter administration to adopt our program. Registration will be $3.00 and includes lunch. For more information cal 521-4675 after 5:00 p.m.

WORLDS OF OHIO WOMEN

June 11th and 12th, at the Columbus Fairground, will be the International Women's Year Statewide Meeting. Similar meetings will take place across the nation as mandated by Public Law 94-167, passed during IWY (1975).

Any woman who is an Ohio resident is invited to come, participate, and vote. Bring proof of residency, e.g. driver's license, voter registration card. This meeting will consider national resolutions, develop Ohio Resolutions, and an Ohio Action Plan.

The Workshop Worlds will be in the subject areas of Art, Economics, Education, Environment and Energy, Health, House and Home, the Individual, Legal Justice, Media, Older Women, Politics and Power, Safety, Sports, Around the U.S. World, Volunteerism, Work, Youth and Other Worlds (for participants with non-scheduled worlds). They will lead to plenary sessions for action and approve Ohio and national resolutions.

Fifty-six delegates from Ohio will be elected at the Columbus meeting to attend the National conference to be held in Houston, Texas, on November 18-21, 1977.

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New Group for Professional Women

Contributed by Ann Epstein

There is a group of management and professional women now forming in the Cleveland area. Many women in management and the professions feel that there is no organization in Cleveland that adequately fills certain of their needs. These women may have nothing in common except the fact that they work in traditionally male jobs with almost exclusively male peers and superiors. This can create problems on a personal and professional level. We, as a group, will address ourselves to these problems.

The following are three major ways in which we see this group being of benefit to its members and to others:

1. Business Contacts--Our meetings or social gatherings will be a place to meet management and professional women. Knowing people whose work is similar to yours can be potentially helpful career-wise. We will attempt to get the support of Cleveland business so that they will come to us with job openings. We will invite people who are suc-

cessful in their fields to dine with us and speak to us. We will keep a file of our, names and occupations so that we can contact one another for information or advice on career matters.

2. Social Contacts It is pleasant to meet women in work situations similar to your own. We will meet once a month for dinner, perhaps with a speaker. We will have other social functions if there is support for these.

3. Acting as Resources for Others -We will be available to younger women in high schools and colleges to discuss with them "non-traditional' careers for women. This will be done by seek. ing out such groups to talk with. It could take the form of panel discussions, speaking, group discussions, or one-to-one counseling.

As we progress as a group we can certainly become involved in other projects. But our initial and primary purpose is to help ourselves.

If you are interested in this group, please

contact:

Ann Epstein -991-3937 Susan Kurlansík 795-3427

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REGISTRATION

Registration for the weekend will open Saturday, June 11, at 8 a.m. Morning activities, beginning at 9:30 a.m., will include a keynote speech by Frances (Sissy) Farenthold and nominations for delegates to the National IWY Conference in Houston, Texas.

The rest of the day will be devoted to work in the Workshop Worlds and voting on delegates. All wo men who wish to vote on delegates and/or resolu tions must register and receive her voting creden. tials by 9 p.m. Saturday.

Voting on resolutions will take place Sunday. June 12.

Exhibits, films and entertainment will be avail able on the weekend. Call WomenSpace, 696-3100 for flyers and information.

Bus transportation is being arranged by Alice Hench, 881-6878, on a FIRST COME FIRST SERVE BASIS. The bus will leave at 6:00 a m June 11, from the downtown YWCA, 3201 Euclid Avenue and will cost $11.00 round trip.

Applications for financial assistance for travel and housing for those on a limited income will close on June 1st. Some limited late registration may be possible. Call 696-3100 for details.

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