Here are some things you can do during the month of April.
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JOIN MARIN AAUW ON SOCIAL MEDIA!
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AAUW California Convention
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Rescheduled Upcoming Events
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MARCH PROGRAM INVITATION
CELEBRATE THE 100th ANNIVERSARY
OF WOMEN WINNING THE VOTE!
Cancelled
To be rescheduled for the fall
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Amending America
A Theatrical Performance
By Kate Campbell Stevenson
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In the fall the Dominican’s Women, Leadership and Philanthropy Council, AAUW Marin, and community partners will present a theatrical one-woman show performance by Kate Campbell Stevenson, depicting historical stories leading to American women’s voting rights.
As of now the sponsors are hoping to reschedule this event for this fall. When details are decided they will be posted here.
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Marin Women's Hall of Fame Rescheduled
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As of March 9, 2020, the
Marin County Department of Health and Human Services
recommended nonessential indoor gatherings of more than 100 people be canceled or postponed to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in our community and protect those who are most vulnerable to severe illness.
Based on these recommendations we have rescheduled the Marin Women’s Hall of Fame to September 17th.
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AAUW Marin Nominating Committee
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Nominating Committee At Work
A Nominating Committee has been named and is busy compiling a slate of candidates for the 2020-21 Board of Directors. The slate, including President, Secretary, Treasurer, AAUW Fund Chair, Interest Group Chair, Membership Chair, Program Chair, and Scholarship Chair, will be presented in the May newsletter with voting by the membership to follow later in the month. (Nominations from the floor will be accepted, as well.) In addition to the elected board positions, there are several appointed positions to be named and committees to populate. We are particularly seeking members who would like to get more involved in branch activities. Would you like to help with programs or join the Communication Committee as a photographer or social media guru? Perhaps you would like to help interface with the two colleges in Marin? Or maybe you would like to “shadow” a current board to prepare for a future leadership role.
The Nominating Committee members are Dottie Burk, Chris O’Neill, Dale Satake, and Cherie Sorokin. Please contact any of us if you would like more information about open positions or better yet, to volunteer your services.
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We would like to
WELCOME
new members
Ellen Griffin, Katelyn Johnson, Susie Mariam, Laura O'Malley, Catherine Ramberg, Jill Seman and Susan Whittom to our branch. Thank you for joining and we look forward to getting to know each of you virtually or in person.
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Join an AAUW interest group
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During this time of sheltering the interest groups are beginning to use video conferencing platforms. Some, listed below, have set up meeting times. Zoom seems to be the platform being used at this time. If you want to find out about groups not listed below check the link and contact the leader or contact :
Olivia Ruel, oliviacelello@ icloud.com or 603-762-1016
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Two resources whether you join an interest group or not.
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The second is
The Internet Archive
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The Internet Archive is an American digital library with the stated mission of "universal access to all knowledge." You can join this amazing and comprehensive site for free.
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March Interest Group Activities
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Homeward Bound Chef Events
The April 23 Chef Event has been rescheduled to October 15. If you have a reservation they will automatically move it for you unless you tell them otherwise.
For events in May, June and July, there have been no changes yet. Interest group contact: Dianne Sheridan [email protected]
If you would like to donate to this wonderful Marin non-profit to support their mission click the link below.
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Tuesday Morning Book Lovers
The Tuesday Morning Book Lovers welcomes new members to join them.
They will meet via Zoom on April 14 at 10 am to discuss Melinda Gates
The Moment of Lift.
Future book choices.
May 12th discussing
The Dutch House
by Ann Patchett.
June 9th discussing
The Great Alone
by Kristen Hannah.
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The Nonfiction Book Group
Meetings are held via Zoom on the fourth Monday of the month at 1:30.
This month's meeting:
April 27,
Just Mercy
by Bryan Stevenson and
Beyond Words
by Carl Salina
Future book choices:
May 18,
The Good Daughter
by Jasmine Darznik
June22,
The Moment of Lift
by Melinda Gates
For more information:
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Reading Arts PM
This group will meet via Zoom on Turesday, April 27 from 1:30 to 3:30.
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Other Groups
Three other groups that have plans to meet on a video conference are:
Lit Wits,
Ann Thomas [email protected]
For details on these grouops contact their leaders above.
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In a plan to reach as many AAUW members across the country as possible AAUW National is replacing the National Convention with a series of online webinars. These will feature national leadership and special guests on important mission-driven topics,
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The inaugural webinar held on January 28, 2020 focused on the Gender Agenda sharing great information about what AAUW is doing to advance equity for women and girls across the country.
The next webinar is planned for April 14. Mark your calendars and join in.
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We at this time have four of the five stars!
- Advancement.
- Communications and external relations.
- Public policy and research.
- Povernance and sustainability.
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Become a member of the AAUW Legacy Circle by making a planned gift to AAUW. The gift will affirm your commitment to expanding AAUW programs and public policy agenda the future of women and girls. These gifts can be given to AAUW's general fund or directed to your preferred program. Help our branch earn Five Stars by signing up for a legacy gift today.
AAUW seeks to increase our long-term financial resources to help continue our important work. Members of the Legacy Circle have that expansion through their planned gifts.
Questions? Read more about the Legacy Circle, review the brochure or contact the Director, Major and Planned Giving at 202.785.7766.
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5 Issues We’re Watching in 2020
AAUW will be watching closely to see where candidates stand on these five issues:
- Equal Pay for Equal Work. To close the stubborn wage gap, we need leaders who will pass the federal Paycheck Fairness Act and advocate for laws and policies that ensure women are not discriminated against at work.
- Investing in Education. Education is the pathway for women and girls, but too many of our schools are falling short. We need to raise teacher pay, invest in STEM education, protect Title IX and make education a top national priority.
- Reducing Student Debt. Women hold two-thirds of the nation’s $1.46 trillion educational debt. Policymakers should protect grant programs, champion tuition and debt-free options and expand loan forgiveness programs.
- Strengthening Social Security. Because of lower wages and time off from work, women collect about $320 a month less than men do in Social Security benefits. Our lawmakers need to address the retirement wage gap women face.
- Implementing Paid Leave. The U.S. is the only developed country without paid family and sick leave. Let’s adopt policies to give workers paid time off for illness and care giving.
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Join
Us to Make an Impact for Women and Girls
Spread the news about what AAUW is doing to your friends
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