September 17, 2002

Local Leaders Unite!
WOC is proud to announce a new initiative to assist our local leaders. The new “Local Leaders Network” will provide organizing information and resources to WOC members who are currently organizing local WOC activities, or are interested in starting a new local group. The “Local Leaders Network” will also establish a stronger communication link between the national office and the many activists working at the grassroots level across the country.

Whether you have a group of 2 or 200, let us know who and where you are!
If you are interested in joining the “Local Leaders Network,” simply reply to this e-mail and include the following information:
1. Your name, mailing address, phone number, and e-mail
2. Are you currently organizing activities with a local group? If so, please provide examples of the types of events you have engaged in. Are you interested in starting a new local WOC group? If so, what type of
assistance would you anticipate needing?
3. Can WOC post your contact information on our website, www.womensordination.org? Can WOC share your contact information with other local leaders in the network? Can WOC share your contact information with members of the press in your area?

Join the new Local Leaders e-mail discussion list!
As part of the new initiative, WOC has also created an on-line forum for leaders to share information and ideas about local organizing. Join the new Local Leaders e-mail discussion group by sending a blank e-mail to
WOClocalleaders-subscribe@topica.com. You will receive a confirmation e-mail after you have been successfully added to the list.

*** This ACTION ALERT E-MAIL is from the Women's Ordination Conference. Send comments or information for future ACTION ALERTS to Joy Barnes, WOC Program Director at grassroots@womensordination.org. For more information about WOC and how to become a WOC member, visit www.womensordination.org. ***