CENTER for Reproductive Health

The Cleveland Pro-Choice Action Committee is an ongoing activist organization dedicated to full reproductive freedom for all women. We have monthly meetings where we discuss political issues and plan our ongoing work. We disseminate information about a woman's right to choose, about the dangers of the so-called "Human Life Amendment,' forced sterilization, contraceptive rights and other pressing issues. We are involved in defense of the clinics, and supporting other women's

causes.

For more information as to the address, availability of childcare and other agenda items, please call Barbara at 321-6143 or Deborah/Linda at 932-9344.-

Organizational Notes

Ohio.H.B. 92 is designed to make safe abortion even more difficult for young and poor women to obtain and is moving quickly through the . legislative process. It provides that an unmarried minor, 16 or under, must obtain informed, written consent of a parent, or prove in Juvenile Court that she is sufficiently mature and well-informed to decide for herself, in order to obtain an abortion. It provides, moreover, that no less than 48 hours and not more than 30 days before a woman consents to an abortion, her physician must orally inform her of 1) a description of fetal development, and 2) possible serious complications. Finally, it requires a forced 48-hour waiting period. Cleveland Abortion Rights Action League (CARAL) urges all of us to write our representatives to vote against this bill. For further information, call Suzanne Wall at 522-0169.

Another set of Fazio's Benefit Days will be held Monday through Thursday, June 22-25, at all Fazio's. The GEAR Foundation will receive 5 percent of all purchases, excluding tobacco and alcohol, made when presenting a GEAR Foundation-Fazio's Benefit Days Coupon at the time of check-out. More information later. This can help GEAR raise money for the Gay Community Center.

A Lavender Elephant Sale will be held at Cleveland's Gay Community Center on Saturday and Sunday, May 23 and 24. Sales items in all condi. tions and states of repair are needed. Contact the GEAR Foundation, 621-6546, to make arrangements for collection of any items you wish to donate. Remember, all donations are tax-deductible. Hours for the sale both days are noon to 8 p.m.

The Cleveland Infant Formula Action Coalition (INFACT) is stepping up its activities to better inform the public of the boycott against Nestle's and its subsidiary Stoufler's. Actions will include picketing, media exposure and the distribution and sale of informational places, buttons and bumper stickers.: Nastie is the subject of an international boycott because of its unethical promotion of infant formula in developing countries.

Those who wish to participate by picketing Stouffer's restaurants near where they live or work may call Betsy Miklethun, 687-1900. For more Information call Phyllis Mucha, 771-4815.

People United Against Repression (PUAR) was formed in August, 1980, in response to a rash of so-called "suicides" by hanging in local area jails, and an increase in the number of beatings, harassment and murder of community people by the police. PUAR is an action-oriented,multiracial, grassroots organization, comprised of surviving family members of those who allegedly hanged themselves, victims of police abuse, activists, students, lawyers and other concerned individuals, dedicated to the struggle against repression in general and police repression in par. ticular. PUAR stresses community action programs and strategies as the proper method for redressing the many forms of repression threatening both the public and private sector. A 24-hour hotline to report complaints of police brutality/misconduct is now in effect 7 days a week. Police misconduct may be reported by dialing 851-9842. Callers should leave their name, telephone number, or other information that will enable PUAR to contact them. Calls will be returned within 24 hours, and arrangements will be made for follow-up and investigation of the complaint. The identity of callers to the hotline will be held in strict confidence. For more information, call the hotline or write PUAR, P.O. Box 05034. Cleveland, Ohio 44105.

The Issues Committee of WomenSpace has formed a Task Force on the Reagan Budget, chaired by Elaine Potter. We hope you will appoint a member of your group to serve on this ad hoc committee, or participate as an independent member, and contribute to the planning of actions to block the passage of the proposed budget. Please call WomenSpace, 696-6967, and let Deborah or Diana know who will represent your organization on this vital Task Force.

Programs and Workshops

Women Moving the Church is a weekend workshop May 20-22 in Washington, D.C., to examine the impact of the women's movement on the Roman Catholic Church in the U.S. For information write: Center of Concern, 3700 13th St. NE, Washington, D.C. 20017, or call (202) 635-2757.

Displaced Homemakers (women who have lost the support they were dependent upon) can get help through the Displaced Homemakers Program at all campuses of Cuyahoga Community College. The program offers services to help women become 'job ready" and self-supporting.' No lees are charged. To be eligible, a woman must have worked without pay as a homemaker for her family, not been gainfully employed, and be at least 35 years old. Courses include how to find and keep a job, interviewing, community resources, and budgeting. Call the campus nearest you: Metro, 241-5966: Western, 845-4000, Ext. 250, or Eastern, 464-1450, Ext: 275.

Women in Appointed Office Project is a new program initiated by the Cuyahoga Women's Political Caucus and administered by WomenSpace Its objective is to draw women into public decision-making through appointive office in Cuyahoga County. A long-term objective is to explore corporate, state and federal appointments for qualified women. Send your resume to be filed in the talent bank. A Public Service Interest" questionnaire will be sent to you to discover your interests and qualifications Also, encourage other women to submit resumes and develop their potential for public office. For questionnaire and information, call Connie Kobalka. Project Director, 696-6967.

The Women's Comprehensive Program at Cleveland State University has created the Re-Entry Women's Project to investigate and respond to the special needs and concerns of re-entry women students If you are presently a returning woman student at CSU, or if you are considering returning to college, call 687-4676 or 687-4674, or stop in our office in the Corlett Building, 1935 Euclid Avenue, Room 124.

Women in Skilled Employment (WISE) is a program at WomenSpace aimed at increasing opportunities for women in non-traditional jobs. If you are interested in exploring any aspect of blue collar work for women, be it applying for a job yourself, or helping other women get and keep non-traditional jobs, please call Amy at 696-6967. A conference on the subject is being planned for people in the fields of business, labor, and employment services for late July. Please call for further information.

Ahuva Anbary, internationally known teacher and choreographer, will teach the Cleveland Modern Dance Association's annual June Workshop at the Shaker Heights Gym. Ms. Anbary is a former soloist with the Anna Sokolow Dance Company of New York and the Bat Dor and Bat Sheva Companies in Israel. Her extensive dance background includes teaching at the Juilliard School, the Alvin Ailey Dance Center, the Pearl Lang Dance Company, the Toronto Dance Theatre, the Interlochen Arts Academy, the Centre International in Paris, and presently she serves as Assistant Prolessor of Dance at Ohio State University. The Workshop is scheduled for June 15-26 with classes for Advanced Beginners (10-11:30 a.m.) and Intermediate and Advanced with repertory (11:45-1:45 p.m.). A class for all levels will be given from 6:30-8:00 p.m. Nothing is scheduled for the weakend. For registration and further information, contact the Cleveland Modern Dance Association, 231-7316.

A summer study course focusing on women's equity issues, offered by the American Institute for Foreign Study, will be held in London August 8-22, including such topics as the British Women's Equal Opportunity Commission, unionization of women in Britain, women in print and in the media, women and health, and women in government. Participants will visit the Houses of Parliament, the Tower of London, St. Paul's Cathedral and H.M. Holloway Prison for Women. The program fee of $599 includes ful! board, tuition, lectures and field visits and certain sightseeing activities. Transportation to and from London is not included.

Further information is available through the American Institute for Foreign Study, 102 Greenwich Avenue, Greenwich, Conn. 06830.

The 7th Annual Women's Writing Workshops will take place July 19-August 2, 1981 at Hartwick College, Oneonta, New York. This is an opportunity for women to live and work in a supportive atmosphere with scrupulous, focused criticism. Guest writer: Marge Piercy: guest editor, Elaine Gill, The Crossing Press.

For information, write Christine Patience, Hartwick College, Oneonta,. NY 13820

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