Calling Future Feminist Leaders: Step Up for Oregon NOW’s 2025 Board Elections!
Join us in Newport | October 4, 2025
We’re gearing up for the 2025 Oregon NOW Elections, and we need you—our passionate, values-driven members—to consider stepping into leadership! Elections will be held during our Annual Meeting on Saturday, October 4th, in beautiful Newport, Oregon. The event will be hybrid, so you can join us in person or online.
This year we’ll be electing the following positions:
- Vice President
- Secretary
- Board At-Large Positions 1, 3, and 5
Serving on the Oregon NOW Board is a powerful way to shape feminist advocacy across the state. Whether you’re a seasoned activist or ready to grow into leadership, we invite you to consider running or nominating someone you trust.
Nominate yourself or a fellow feminist today using this Election Candidate Form
Why Run?
- Deepen your involvement in intersectional feminist organizing
- Build community with other passionate leaders across Oregon
- Help shape NOW’s priorities for reproductive justice, racial equity, LGBTQ+ liberation, and economic justice
- Bring your lived experience to the table—your voice matters
- Nominate yourself or a fellow feminist today using this Election Candidate Form
Curious? Here’s How to Learn More:
- Join us at the September 11th Board Meeting to meet current leaders and hear what it’s like to serve
- Reach out to our 2025 Election Chair, Kelly Caldwell, with questions or nominations at
lesbiantaskforce@noworegon.org
Call/text: 971-208-3208
Full role descriptions and eligibility requirements can be found in our bylaws. In short: candidates must be NOW members in good standing for at least 90 days prior to the election. No prior board experience required—just a commitment to feminist values and community care.
Let’s keep building a strong, inclusive, intergenerational feminist movement—together.
Nominate yourself or a fellow feminist today using this Election Candidate Form
The 2025 OR NOW Elections will be held at our Annual Meeting for Oregon NOW
Saturday, October 4th in Newport. It will be hybrid.
Please save the date!
Per our by-laws, we will have our Officer Elections for Oregon NOW Vice-President, Secretary, and Board At-Large Positions 1,3 & 5. There will be an opportunity to learn more at our Sept. 11th Board Meeting or contact 2025 Election Chair,Kelly Caldwell at lesbiantaskforce@noworegon.org or call/text 971-208-3208