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December 2024 NEWSLETTER
edited by Dottie Burk, Jeanne Lese, Cherie Sorokin, and Ann Vercoutere
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AAUW's Gift to Women and Girls
- Over $6 million this year in fellowships and grants for higher education and community work to support women and girls
- Financial literacy and salary negotiation training
- Collaboration with colleges and universities helping to prepare the next generation of women leaders
- Advocacy at the national and state level for laws that uplift and empower women
- Opportunities to connect with and support women who believe in advancing equity for women and girls AND take action to help make it happen!
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Chat with Leslie
Happy Holidays to you all!
Exciting News!
I just received a letter from AAUW national that we have been awarded all 5 stars in the FY24 Five Star Program!
Quoting from the letter...
"This is the highest level of recognition, reflecting your branch's outstanding dedication to advancing AAUW's mission of gender equity for women and girls. Earning all five stars signifies exceptional work across the program's key areas: Advancement, Public Policy and Advocacy, Governance and Sustainability, Programming, and Communications and External Relations. Your branch has demonstrated exemplary leadership, collaboration, and commitment to making a meaningful impact in your community and beyond."
Congratulations to you all!!
We had great fun at our December 7 luncheon at McInnis (see pictures below). 72 members celebrated what AAUW Marin does so well – enjoy the company of interesting women and support the education of women and girls with the annual Scholarship Fund auction and direct buys event. I can easily say it was a success. If you were outbid or missed out on Laura's toffee or Amy's origami, join the crowd! We are eagerly awaiting the final numbers to report. An enormous thank you to Dottie Burk, Dianne Sheridan, Pauline Nacamuli, Ann Thomas and their teams for the incredible work involved in the auction and direct buys. Thanks to Aileen Murphy, Larkspur had a tsunami of solicitations!
Looking for that perfect last-minute gift? I have 2 ideas for you. Open the letter this week from AAUW Marin Scholarship Fund and give generously! How about a special gift for you?! Check your email from AAUW national and AAUW-CA and make your voice heard. Pass the ERA amendment now! (or at least extend the deadline). Just takes a minute to remind our representatives we are still here and expecting results!
AAUW Marin board meeting: January 13th
Our agenda includes a review of the first half of the year, to plan the 2025-26 meetings, discuss DEI (diversity, equity, inclusion), and talk about spring events. (Feedback, comments, let me know!)
As you are aware, we have been moving to teams taking on some of the more comprehensive, time-consuming leadership positions. So, we are looking for candidates for the open positions on the 2025-2026 board: president-elect, treasurer, membership chair, public policy chair, and program chair, or members who would like to serve on a team. Yes, you are encouraged to self-nominate or just express interest or curiosity. Give Kathleen Clark (AAUW president July 2025-2026) or me a jingle, text, or email if you are interested in a board position or a specific team. Many hands make light work!
Have a wonderful, safe, and healthy holiday and New Year! See you January 29 at College of Marin.
Leslie O. Zimring
President, AAUW Marin
732-580-4988
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COM Supports DEIA
Mark your calendar for the January 29, 2025, joint meeting between our branch and College of Marin. This intergenerational experience will explore the meaning and value of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility.
Keynote speaker Dr. Dana Emerson, Assistant Superintendent/Vice President of Student Learning and Success, will focus on the college's continued commitment to DEIA for students and with the community. We will also be welcomed by key College staff including College of Marin AAUW reps Stormy Miller and Angela Olmanson.
Wednesday, January 29, 2025, 12 noon to 2pm
College of Marin Academic Center
Lunch and parking included. Cost: $20.
Look for the program announcement in January.
Questions? Contact Deb Learner at: dlearner45@gmail.com
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It's Not Too Late to Donate to the AAUW Marin Scholarship Fund!
Our Fall fundraising drive for local college scholarships and Tech Trek is coming to an end. As mentioned in Lesie's chat, we are still tallying the results of the auction and will give you a more detailed report in January.
Thank you to the many of you who have participated in our fundraising efforts. If you haven't had a chance and/or still wish to donate to the Scholarship Fund, look for a letter from Scholarship Chair Laura O'Malley with options for donating. It's coming soon!
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Welcome New Members
Roberta Schwarz
Roberta was previously a Marin member of AAUW but moved away during the pandemic to be closer to family. She is back, living at Villa Marin.
Erika Johnston
Erika moved to Marin recently to babysit a new granddaughter. She is a retired teacher- bilingual, dual immersion and adult English. She volunteers doing political work; enjoys cooking, French and Spanish language, reading and travel.
Carolyn Jones
Carolyn is a retired Occupational Health and Safety Manager. She volunteers at the Marin History Museum. She enjoys reading, hiking, art and museums, and science.
Jessica Zittere
Jessica joined to get to know more women in Marin. She retired early, in 2010, from the pharmaceutical industry to move to Germany for her husband's job. She moved back to the US a few years ago. She enjoys quilting, knitting, photography, movies, travel and sailing.
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Only a few weeks left in December! See our January 1 newsletter for interest group meetings in the new year.
For a list of all Marin branch interest groups with leader contact information, click HERE.
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French Conversation
Bonjour! The French Conversation group will meet on December 18 1:30 - 2:30 at Emporio Rulli in Larkspur. Contact Janet Lynn for more information. or to join in.
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Handcraft Circle
December 17 we will meet from 11:30-2:30 at Amy Anderson's for a festive potluck salad lunch and have time to craft together as well. Bring a favorite salad to share and a project to work on as we chat. Contact Mary Mossteller if you would like to join the group.
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Play Mah Jongg?
Join us for our weekly games on Wednesdays in members' homes 1:30 to 3:30. If you are interested in joining or would like to get on the list, email the group leader Chris O'Neill. We play American Mah Jongg. You need the card to play and should have a basic knowledge of the game.
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Interest Group Pictures of the Month | | |
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Close game for the Bocce Group. | |
Holiday Lunch and Direct Buy Sale December 7 | |
Marin Branch Board and Officers Meet for Lunch.
Join Us Next Year?
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Photos taken by Nancy Finston who should have been in the picture! | |
Members Attend the Marin Women's Hall of Fame Networking Event. | |
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January 29, College of Marin, 12-2 PM. Lunch with staff and students: Focus on DEIA – Stormy Miller, EdD, Director of Student Services, Angela Olmanson, Health Sciences Program Administrator @ COM
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February 22, Key Room @ Homeward Bound, 9:30 - noon. Tri-branch Brunch with Damon Connolly, JD, CA State Assembly member for Marin, southern Sonoma counties - Legislation and AAUW issues
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March 15, Corte Madera Town Center, 10-noon. Coffee with Suzanne Ford, president of SF Pride LGBTQ+ non-profit - Issues affecting the transgender, LGBTQ+ and other under-represented communities
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April 12, Key Room @ Homeward Bound, 2 PM - 4 PM. Afternoon tea with Jazmin Darznik, JD, PhD, MFA, author- Women in history and literature
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May 10, McInnis Golf Club, 10 - 1PM. End of the year luncheon and celebration! Election of officers and invited speaker Cynthia Boaz, PhD, Scholar for UNESCO program in Peace, Conflict, and Development Studies, Sonoma State professor of political science with expertise in nonviolent strategy, civil resistance, quality of democracy, reproductive rights.
We hope to see YOU at each and every one of these wonderful events!
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Know Someone Who'd Like to Join AAUW? | |
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AAUW women make an impact on women and girls.
Word of mouth is the best way to recruit new members!
Why Join? AAUW offers multiple ways to stay engaged with our mission of advancing equity for women and girls, as well as to develop friendship with others who understand that the fight for equality is still critical! Excellent national webinars! Engaging monthly branch programs! A wide variety of interest group meetings! Energetic, intellectually curious friends! A mission that is more important than ever! CONTACT Chris O'Neill for membership information.
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