1. Register
to Vote Now
Voting is a privilege. A privelage that up to 80 years ago did not exist
for women in the US. The suffering and commitment of untold women pioneers
changed that--with remarkable results. You owe it to them and yourself
to make your vote count.
Click here to find out more how you can register to vote in Alabama.
2. Join Eleanor's E-Tree
Sign
up now for the E-tree and stay informed of women's issues, events,
and legislation in Alabama. All it takes is your email address.
3. Tell your friends
and family about Eleanors E-Tree
The E-Tree is only as effective as its people. The more woman who join,
the more power we have for change. Click here
to spread the word.
4. Contact your Representatives
about issues important to you
Eleanor's E-Tree often updates our members with action alerts--as well
as the tools to contact both their State Representatives and National
Representatives easily through E-mail, Fax, or letter.
5. Keep Eleanor's E-Tree
Informed
Although the E-Tree tries to stay informed of issues effecting woman
in Alabama, we can't be everywhere at once. So, if you hear of an issue
that you want to see on E-Tree, contact us and
let us know about it.
6. Volunteer/Get Involved
with one of our partner groups
Our partners are involved with making a difference
in the lives of woman everywhere. Most are in need of volunteers and
would be grateful for any assistance. Considering taking some time out
to make a better future.
7. Be an Advocate
Don't let some offensive comment slide--speak up and take action. At
a party, at work, even at a family gathering, inform others of your
opinion. You'll be surprised at how often behavior can change when people
are called on it. Remember, for most people "silence does equal
consent."
8. Meet with your Elected
Officials
There is nothing better then meeting face to face with your elected
officials and informing them of your concerns. Make a yearly visit to
Montgomery, and schedule meetings with your elective representatives.
9. Write letters to
your Local Editors
Letters to the editor are great advocacy tools because they reach a
large audience, are often monitored by elected officials, can bring
up information not addressed in a news article, and create an impression
of widespread support for or opposition to an issue. Here
are some tips for writing great letters for publications.
10. Stay Positive
In advocacy, too often one can feel like "the lone voice in the
wilderness". Know that your time and efforts will make for a better
world--and for that, we thank you and urge you to keep fighting the
good fight.