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Show Orem-Geneva Times Wednesday, February 21, 1996 Page 6 Democratic Women of Utah County meet Vee Carlisle, former member of the Utah State Legislature, was the keynote speaker at the meeting of the Democratic Women of Utah County on Saturday, February 17. The meeting was held in the multipurpose multi-purpose room at the Orem City Center and was conducted by Merle White of Orem. Orem, Provo, North Utah County, and South Utah County were all represented rep-resented in those who attended. Carl Hawkins, Utah County chairman of the Democratic Party, addressed the group. He told those present that there are two major goals to be accomplished ac-complished now. The first is to complete the organization of the county party into voting districts dis-tricts for the mass meeting to be held on Monday, March 25, 1996. The voting districts and legislative districts have been restructured and great effort will be made by party leaders this year to have each of the areas staffed by leaders for the caucuses. Chairman Hawkins said that the second goal is the enlistment enlist-ment of candidates for the House and the Senate in the Utah State Legislature and for the Congressional and Senate seats on the federal level. Vee Carlisle, who served three terms in the Utah Legislature, Legisla-ture, gave an interesting outline of the status of women in Utah Women have come long way since deemed "human" Women have come a long way since they were designated "human" way back in Aristotle's time (by only one vote), and then won the right to vote (also by one vote) 75 years ago, said Dr. Elaine Englehardt, Professor of Philosophy at UVSC, at the February luncheon meeting of Women in Leadership. "But women are still controlled by Madison Avenue and other power structures." "Madison Avenue dictates how we are supposed to look and it makes us feel inferior if we're not all glossed over. The same thing is not expected of men," she explained. "It also pits women against each other." "Women are always supposed sup-posed to be under the gaze of men, to be chosen by men. Because Be-cause of it women separate themselves from other women," she said. "More and more students stu-dents are becoming anorexic because be-cause they believe that is what they believe they should look like." She deplored the practice of labeling women by their dress, appearance or body-build. "Name calling is dangerous and discourages women from moving forward." She said, "Rights in society are often determined by 500-year-old laws from England." Few women had part in law making but it's critical for women to take part, she said. "Women base laws on whether or not they are harmful." She praised those who are willing to l:(infflDDD.:'l mm L - ' ' r W - LL. M-tttaaattS' . 1 rm4ftwl ffflMl IPiAtflM 18 M ir.'s tela our prcvsrs titt rs!srrs!s.S8 t.zt'.a tzzz?.zL USDA policy forfcidi dkrimintion bran ol tact, color, national origin age sex disability. Any penon who bcltves he ar the his been difaiminikd in any USDA related activity ihould wrin tantdlady to the SecnUry of Agriculture, WWngtonD.CJD750 o and the nation. She told the group that women do not enjoy the same representation now as they did when Utah first became a state one hundred years ago. She said Utah had many "firsts". Ms. Carlisle dwelt primarily on the life and political contributions contribu-tions of Martha Hughes Cannon, Can-non, who was elected a senator in the Utah Legislature and was the first woman senator elected in the federal government. The Women's State Legislative Council passed a resolution last year to honor this great woman by creating a statue of her to be placed in the rotunda of the state capitol. The statue, which will be created by a woman sculptor, is to be 8 feet tall and will be installed in-stalled on July 4, 1996. Vee reminded the women of the constant battle for statehood and the outcome when women in Wyoming and Utah became eligible to vote at the same time that Utah had the first election. She noted the accomplishments of many of Utah's early women, but said that women's rights have faded away in recent years. Merle White conducted a business session where plans were made for the election of new officers and scheduling future fu-ture activities of the Democratic Women of Utah County. An invitation in-vitation is extended to those women in Utah County to contact con-tact Merle at 225-4320. take the challenge to make things better for women in the future. Englehardt said laws are usually based on different systems sys-tems of ethics. For instance, a rights-based ethic asks "are they moral?" while a virtue-based ethic believes every decision you make would be good for everyone else. A philosophical ethic is often gender based. At one time it was even believed that women were incapable of making decisions after the age of 12, she said. There also is the power ethic that believes everything in life comes down to power: how to get it and how to keep it. 'You're sunk if you don't know where the power is and what it is," said Englehardt. "It's hard to get funding if you don't know where the power is." Sometimes, there are hidden pockets of power. Englehardt is Director of the Center for Study of Ethics at UVSC. Women in Leadership is nonpartisan non-partisan and meets monthly. Call Jeanne Thayne at 225-2717 225-2717 for information. UVSC hosts Job-Career Fair '96 Utah Valley State College (UVSC) will host the Job-Career Fair '96 on Wednesday, Feb. 21, in the Hall of Flags from 8 am to 1:30 pm. "The purpose of the fair is to provide an excellent opportunity for employers to meet prospective prospec-tive employees," said Gary Gardner, UVSC assistant director direc-tor of placement. This sixth annual fair will provide UVSC's 14,000 students and graduates an opportunity to discuss career options, explore future employment possibilities and possibly interview for jobs. ' Jay Fielding, UVSC career counselor, said, "Last year's fair ; was a great success. We had over 50 employers attend and it looks like we will have just as many this year." Last year's fair included such companies as Holiday Inn, Federal Bureau of Investigation, Investiga-tion, and NuSkin International. There will be a variety of small, medium and large businesses. According to Gardner, the fair is also designed to build positive relations between the college and the community. Employers who would like to be involved in the fair and anyone needing additional information infor-mation regarding Job-Career Fair '96 should contact Gary Gardnerat(801)222-8153orJay Fielding (801)222-8393. GINA SMITH HATCH Dance professional to present clinic Monday Gina Smith Hatch, currently performing at Disney World in Florida, will give a dance and performing clinic in Provo on Monday, February 26, 1996. Hatch, a student of the Colleen Col-leen Collins Smith School of Dance in Provo, will teach a masters dance class in the Timpview High School dance room. The event, sponsored by the Smith Studios, is open to the general public. Hatch is currently in MGMDisney Studio's production produc-tion of "Beauty and the Beast". She performs seven different roles and the show is produced five to seven times a day. "It can be very exciting and very tiring," said Hatch. Generally playing to Women In Leadership support 100 Years-100 Women goals "We're 100 percent behind the 100 Years-100 Women concept," con-cept," says Jan Lewis, co-founder co-founder of Women In Leadership Leader-ship (WIL), a non-partisan organization or-ganization born in Utah County to mentor and support women candidates for elective of-fice."Our of-fice."Our purpose is to bring balance to government. Women provide valuable insight." 100 Years-100 Women is a centennial tribute to bring attention at-tention to Utah's little-known suffragette heritage and women's role in Utah's 100-year history. Its goal is to identify 100 Utah women with the qualifications, qualifica-tions, willingness and commitment commit-ment to run for elected office in 1996. "Our motto," says Genevieve Atwood, chair of the committee, "is: honor your grandmothers. ..support your granddaughters...run for public office." According to Lewis, WIL has been designated the official representative rep-resentative of the 100 Years-100 Women committee in this area. "This fits in well with our goal to bring balance to elective offices," said Lewis. "WIL offers training and guidelines to potential women candidates on a non-partisan basis." yiliMililUdi'Mi 4 f SHOWTIMES 7:00 9:15 V I X A R SHOWTIMES 6:45 SAT. Matinee 12:45 w I r ; -A standing room only crowds, the show was recently voted the number one reason guests wanted to visit MGMDisney studios. Hatch grew up in the Smith Studios. She has done the "Big Show" recital every year for the last 24. She toured Southern California extensively; Nashville, Nash-ville, Tennessee; Atlanta, Georgia; Geor-gia; and the Orlando area with the Smith performing groups. During her week-long visit, Hatch will help with this year's auditions for the Smith Summer Tour programs and will perform with her brother, Ty Smith, at the 70th birthday celebration of Bonnie Wright, a close longtime friend. "This kind of support gives women the courage to run," says Judy Bell, co-founder of WIL and Orem City council woman. "Even if you run and lose, you've accomplished something worthwhile." Bell was top vote-getter vote-getter in her first election but saw a need for a support system. To help women perceive themselves not only as logical candidates, but as winning candidates, can-didates, WIL sponsored a Utah Women's Campaign School last year. Elected officials and experienced ex-perienced campaigners offered tips on mounting a successful campaign. A resource manual bulging with information was available to the sixty-three women attending from all over the state. The manual maybe printed again to meet demand. A recent meeting sponsored by WIL to advise potential candidates can-didates on upcoming elections and filing deadlines revealed -, about a dozen women with more than a casual interest in run- nina . . For information on Women In Leadership or to express interest in-terest in running for office, please call Lewis at 225-8000 (work) or 225-1825 (home); Bell at 225-1310, or Jeanne Thayne at 225-2717. j s ( w WfliWK W.MllM KSffifl MOT EMflBJHiMlIHlMrJIKSW J Matinees 1:00 3:15 1 ... ,4THE POSTMAN W V aLPOSTTNfft ' SHOWTIMES 9:00 SAT. Matinee 3 00 1 Ski Champion and Olympian to visit UVSC Trace Worthington, 1995 World Freestyle Champion and two-time Olympian, will provide half-time entertainment at Utah Valley State College's basketball bas-ketball game on February 23, 1996. , Worthington will perform his aerial stunts on a trampoline, tram-poline, while strapped into his snow board and skis, he is sponsored spon-sored by Wolf Mountain, who will be giving out a dozen free ski passes during half-time, and HAWK, the Health Awareness Hub. "I completely support drug and alcohol awareness programs," he said. "I never touched a drug in my life and that is one of the reasons why I'm a world champion. Kids who want to be good at sports must remember that drugs and sports do not mix." All of Worthington's energy for the 1995-96 season is being GIVE A HISTORICAL O O O O Wed. MAR. 13 7:00 PM FAMILY NIGHT SAVE $4 ON ALL TICKETS Tim MAR. M Fri. MAR. IS... . Sal. MAR. 16... IhOOAMt. Sun. MAR. 17 Mori. MAR. 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