Chapter Meeting
2023-02-06 19:30 (America/New_York) | Zoom
A brief chapter meeting, followed by guest speaker Paula Avila-Guillen at 8:00 PM. Topic: Reproductive Reality in the US and Latin America. For information about date, time and zoom link, contact infobqnow1@gmail.com.

Chapter Meeting
2023-03-05 14:30 | Zoom
Chapter meeting via Zoom. For information about date, time and zoom link, contact infobqnow1@gmail.com

Chapter Meeting
2023-04-03 19:00 | Zoom
Chapter meeting via Zoom. For information about date, time and zoom link, contact infobqnow1@gmail.com.
There will be a film showing and discussion. Watch for details!

Chapter Meeting
2023-05-07 14:30 | Zoom
Chapter meeting via Zoom. For information about date, time and zoom link, contact infobqnow1@gmail.com. (Candidate driven.)

Chapter Meeting
2023-06-05 19:30 | Zoom
Chapter meeting via Zoom. For information about date, time and zoom link, contact infobqnow1@gmail.com.

Chapter Meeting & Special Event Honoring Susan B. Anthony
2024-02-05 19:00 | Zoom
Chapter meeting via Zoom. For information about date, time and zoom link, contact infobqnow1@gmail.com. The February meeting includes a special event in honor of Suffrage foremother, Susan B. Anthony.
Our February 5th chapter meeting will begin at 7:00 PM with chapter business, and then will feature a discussion about the Golden Globe and Critics; Choice award-winning and Oscar-nominated (8) film, Barbie. We can’t help but wonder what Susan B Anthony, whose birthday we honor on Feb 15th, would make of the roles of women and men represented at both the start and end of the film.

If you haven’t already, please watch the film prior to our discussion. It is currently available on HBO’s MAX. Barbie is also available to rent or purchase on digital, Blu-Ray and 4K through Amazon (at a major discount), Apple TV and more platforms.

Chapter Meeting & Officer Elections
2024-03-04 19:00 | Zoom
Chapter meeting via Zoom. For information about date, time and zoom link, contact infobqnow1@gmail.com. This March meeting will include Chapter Officer Elections.

Chapter Meeting
2024-04-01 19:00
Chapter meeting via Zoom. For information about date, time and zoom link, contact infobqnow1@gmail.com. In addition to Chapter business, this April meeting will include discussions about:

Repro Rights: Mifepristone in the cross-hairs
Suffs is a new feminist musical about the early women’s movement. Shaina Taub wrote it and it had a sold out run at the Public Theatre. It will start previews on Broadway on 3/27 and will open 4/18.
Recap conversation with Hillary Rodham Clinton and NYPL’s Jennifer Weiner
BARD Student report
Committee for June Primary Candidate Questionnaire

7:30-8:00 Diane Burrows, Speakers Bureau, League of Women Voters NYC

Chapter Meeting - May
2024-05-06 19:00 | Zoom
Chapter meeting via Zoom. For information about date, time and zoom link, contact infobqnow1@gmail.com.
There is only one item on our agenda: NYS Primary races.
If you are a registered voter (by June 15th, 2024) and have enrolled in a party, you are eligible to vote in the June 25th 2024 Primary.
Candidates are running for the following positions:

NYS Assembly
NYS Senate
US House of Representatives
US Senate (1 of our 2 Senators will be running)

To help evaluate candidates, BQNOW is preparing a candidate questionnaire that we will use to see if a candidate understands and supports feminist issues.
BQNOW activists/members will receive an advance draft of the questionnaire. Please print it out and keep it on hand for discussion at the May meeting.

Chapter Meeting - June
2024-06-03 19:00
June Chapter meeting via Zoom. For zoom link, contact infobqnow1@gmail.com.
Items on our agenda this month:

NYS June Primary candidate recommendations
Equal Rights Amendment to the US Constitution – discharge petition
NYS Equal Rights Amendment ballot proposal
NOW Conference July 19-21
Political News

Chapter Meeting - July
2024-07-01 19:00 | Zoom
July Chapter meeting via Zoom. For zoom link, contact infobqnow1@gmail.com.
Items on our agenda this month:

Primary Results: How did our endorsed candidates fare?
Revising our Candidate Questionnaire for the November elections. Our Election Committee is looking for more members.
Book Discussion: The Women by Kristen Hannah. This novel is available at libraries in hardcover, large-print, audio and ebook format. It is available online as well. It tells the story of a young woman who puts herself in harm’s way to serve others during the Vietnam war.
ERA: The NYS Ballot Proposal on the November Ballot and updates on the Federal ERA efforts through Sign4ERA.org
Bard High School Early College Queens NOW Chapter Report
Plus: the Presidential debate, Supreme Court decisions (or lack thereof), Reproductive Rights updates, more…

Chapter Meeting - August
2024-08-05 19:00 | Zoom
August Chapter meeting via Zoom. For zoom link, contact infobqnow1@gmail.com.
Immediately following the 7pm chapter meeting, join us from 7:30-8;30 pm for a book discussion: The Women, by Kristen Hannah. This novel is available at libraries in hardcover, large-print, audio and ebook format. It is available online as well. It tells the story of a young woman who puts herself in harm’s way to serve others during the Vietnam war.

Chapter Meeting - September
2024-09-09 19:00 | Zoom
September Chapter meeting via Zoom. For zoom link, contact infobqnow1@gmail.com.
Discussion will include:

The National and State ERA have been literally on the move. You’ll hear about the ERA Bus and what’s left to do before November 5th when the NYS ERA proposition will be on the ballot.
The reviewed and revised Candidate Questionnaire, and the timetable for identifying & contacting candidates, reviewing responses and deciding on endorsement recommendations for the November elections.
Actions each member can take to get out the vote, to identify who is running in your district (NYS Assembly and Senate and US Congress), and to help get candidates to respond to BQNOW’s questionnaire.

Chapter Meeting - October
2024-10-07 19:00 | Zoom
October Chapter meeting via Zoom. For zoom link, contact infobqnow1@gmail.com.
Discussion will concentrate on the upcoming election – State and Local races in particular. Also, there are 2 Ballot Proposals on the reverse of your ballot.

Chapter Meeting - January 2025
2025-01-06 19:00 | Zoom
January Chapter meeting via Zoom. For zoom link, contact infobqnow1@gmail.com.
Agenda includes:

January 18 WOMEN’S MARCH (sign up link: https://action.womensmarch.com/events/new-york-city-women-s-march)
Women of note: (Ellie Smeal, Hillary Clinton, Liz Cheney, Fannie Lou Hamer, Jane Goodall, Mary Anne Krupsak)
NYC Primary Elections
NYS and Federal legislation worth watching
Upcoming meeting dates

Chapter Meeting - February 2025
2025-02-02 19:00 | Zoom
February Chapter meeting via Zoom. For zoom link, contact infobqnow1@gmail.com.

Agenda
– Election Committee report
– Upcoming candidate interviews
– National NOW Conference in Las Vegas July 11-13 (in person and virtual)
– Recap of Jan. 18th Womens/Peoples March
– SuperMajority: Recap of Jan. 29th meeting
– What are the pressing issues in your community?
– BARD High School Early College Queens NOW Chapter report

– Date for chapter discussion on Lessons in Chemistry book/TV series

Chapter Meeting - March 2025
2025-03-03 19:00 | Zoom
March Chapter meeting via Zoom. For zoom link, contact infobqnow1@gmail.com.
Agenda will focus primarily on NYC Primary Races and current bills before Congress.

Chapter Meeting - April 2025
2025-04-07 19:00 | Zoom
April Chapter meeting via Zoom. For zoom link, contact infobqnow1@gmail.com.
Agenda includes:

Recap Hands Off March
Election Committee: review and approve candidate questionnaires
Chapter Business
Monday, May 5th Book/TV Series discussion: Lessons in Chemistr

Chapter Meeting - April 2026
2026-04-06 19:00 | Zoom
April Chapter meeting via Zoom. For zoom link, contact infobqnow1@gmail.com.
Agenda includes:
7:00 – 7:30 pm Guest Speaker
Lack of Accountability for Crimes Against Women – Toni Van Pelt, West Pinellas NOW
7:30 – 8:00 pm Chapter Meeting

Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act & SAVE America Act – proof of citizenship requirement is especially difficult for married women who have changed their last names.
ACTION ALERT: Tell your Senators to Vote No!

No More 24 Act – End 24-hour shifts for home health care workers
ACTION ALERT: Contact your NYC Councilmember to vote YES before Wednesday, April 8.

2026 Primary Election: BQNOW Election Committee is gearing up for candidate endorsements by our chapter. Primaries are scheduled for June 23rd. You must be registered to vote and have designated a political party to be eligible to vote in the primary. For youth under 18, pledge to register to receive a reminder to register at age 18.
ACTION ALERT: To Adopt Your District for candidate endorsements by our chapter, write to infobqnow1@gmail.com.

2026 ERA tour across America “Driving the Vote for Equality”
ACTION ALERT: Spread the word to sign the petition to put women in the US Constitution at sign4ERA.org

National NOW Conference – June 26-28 in Alexandria, Virginia
