Womyn’s Coalition

1. Womyn’s Coalition An Introduction By Livia Helena Thevenard Arizona State University FALL 2013

2. About Us • As an umbrella organization that encompasses other womyn's groups on campus, the Coalition supports positive relationships between these groups at ASU, between the individuals of those groups, as well as all women on campus. • As a non-profit and non-partisan networking organization, we also provide support and resources to our affiliated groups.

3. Our Mission • The mission of the Womyn's Coalition at ASU is to cultivate an environment that is conducive to the progression and success of womyn at the university, local and global level. • It also advocates education and activism, actively striving to raise awareness and engage students in the Tempe community.

4. Why Feminism? http://youtu.be/-L0MWn-hZMQ

5. Our Structure (Summary)

6. History

7. Member Organizations I • Feminist Organization at ASU “We promote feminist awareness and activism and give students the opportunity to be active in various events and fundraisers that directly benefit women and promote social change.” E-mail: ASUFeministOrg@hotmail.com • Gamma Rho Lambda “Gamma Rho Lambda (GRL) National Sorority is often referred to as a lesbian sorority, however GRL strives to be inclusive of all members, whether they identify as lesbian, bisexual, ally, transgender, questioning, straight, or with no label.” E-mail: gammarho@gammarholambda.org Website: http://gammarholambda.org

8. Member Organizations II • ASU V-day “A poignant and hilarious tour of the last frontier, the ultimate forbidden zone, The Vagina Monologues is a celebration of female sexuality in all its complexity and mystery.” E-mail: ASUvday@gmail.com Website: http://www.asuvday.com • VOX: Voices for Planned Parenthood “We educate the university community about reproductive health and rights, translate increased awareness into pro-choice activism on campus, and serve as a coalition partner to state, national, and international reproductive rights efforts.” E-mail: VoxASU@gmail.com Website: http://www.asu.edu/clubs/voxasu/images/main.html

9. Member Organizations III • Women Beyond Borders “Women Beyond Borders was founded in the summer of 2005 by four ASU students who wanted to focus their activist efforts on the international women’s community.” E-mail: wbeyondb@asu.edu Website: http://www.asu.edu/clubs/wbb/ • ASU LGBTQ Coalition “ASU's lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, questioning and ally (LGBTQA) Services aims to sustain an environment of respect, compassion and equity for all.” Website: http://www.asu.edu/clubs/lgbtq/online.html E-mail: lgbtq.coalition@asu.edu

10. Member Organizations IV • Golden Z Club “Z clubs and Golden Z clubs help high school, college and university students develop leadership skills, promote career exploration and encourage members to participate in community, school and international service projects.” E-mail: cmhilto1@asu.edu (President McKenzie Hilton) Website: https://orgsync.com/48349/chapter • Hard Candy Zine “Hard Candy is a student run, feminist publication at Arizona State featuring local writers and artists.” E-mail: hardcandyzine@gmail.com Website: https://www.facebook.com/HardCandyZineAtAsu

11. Member Organizations V • National Council of Negro Women “The NCNW's mission is to lead, develop, and advocate for women of African descent as they support their families and communities. “ Website: http://asuncnw.weebly.com E-mail: asuncnw@gmail.com

12. Get Involved Add us on Facebook to stay updated on our meeting dates and times! https://www.facebook.com/asuwomynsco

13. Thank you!