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AAUW Holiday Lunch
Plan to join us Sunday, December 8, from 11:30-1:30 at Giorgio’s Restaurant, downtown MH, for our annual Holiday Lunch.
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This is a perfect time to connect with old friends, meet new members, and celebrate our branch’s 200th member. We will enjoy a tasty Italian meal as well as some sparkling live entertainment.
Please watch the weekly emails for more information.
Margo and Karen, Hospitality
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President’s Message
Now that Fall is finally here, Krisse focuses on branch programs and the upcoming elections. And soon the holidays will be upon us.
Read her message HERE.
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Update on Branch Dues
For the past several years, we have been spending more than we are taking in from branch dues of $25 per member. Fortunately we have had a reserve in our account that we have been able to draw from, but we cannot continue this trend.
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To read about the breakdown of our income and expenses, and a possible dues increase, click HERE. | | |
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Welcome New Members
Welcome Linda Withrow, our 200th member of AAUW MH Branch!
And welcome to the other seven new members who have recently joined.
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Read more about these new members HERE. | | |
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2025 Wildflower Run T-Shirts for Members
The 2025 WFR t-shirt with its unique design will only be available for members by pre-order. If you want to be ensured of getting one of these exceptional “butterfly” shirts in your size, you must order by January 25, 2025.
See details about the shirt, its designer, and how to order HERE.
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AAUW Partners with City
on Environmental Justice Initiative
AAUW MH was invited by the City of Morgan Hill to help raise awareness of their new environmental justice initiative – a two to three year undertaking. Members recently volunteered with the City planner at the Community Crossroads Autos & Artisans event to raise awareness about the program.
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You can get involved by signing the Environmental Justice initiative for project updates or by joining our branch Environmental Justice team HERE. | |
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New Board Composition Approved
At its August meeting, the AAUW MH Board of Directors approved changes to the composition of the board. These updates are the result of the Board and Bylaws/Governance committee working together to gradually modify how the Branch governs itself.
For more information about this yearlong process, READ the committee report.
Send any questions to Carol O’Hare, committee chair.
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2023-2024 Allocations
Each summer, after we have accounted for all expenses and income associated with the Wildflower Run, the branch Allocations committee meets to create a plan for dispersing funds raised to our various causes.
This year, thanks to the generosity of our members and corporate sponsors, combined with 1200 runner registrations, we were able to allocate $71,500.
Complete details of where these funds are going is available HERE.
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2023-2024 Year at a Glance!
Ever wondered what it would look like to have all our annual branch activities in one place? Look at the incredible work we do throughout the year. Click HERE
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Candidates Forums
AAUW Morgan Hill hosted three candidates forums in September: the mayor’s race, MH Unified School District, and City Council seats.
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Some technical and organizational problems with the mayoral forum were worked out before the second and third programs. Four of six MHUSD candidates participated, and three of four city council candidates. Audience turnout was good for the mayor’s forum, OK for MHUSD and light for city council, but online streaming captured several hundred additional views.
Susan Rife, Public Policy Chair
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Morgan Hill Branch Showcase
The 2nd annual AAUW MH Showcase on October 22 was a big success. The well attended event presented information about branch programs and interest groups, and showed off the 2025 Wildflower Run t-shirt design.
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Our own Ukuladies provided entertainment, and attendees had the opportunity to visit table displays and chat with members. Five guests, including a college student, joined on the spot!
See Elizabeth Mandel’s photos HERE.
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Member Profile: Lesley Miles
Read how two years in Guatemala changed Lesley’s life, what she thinks of AAUW, and how her landscape and architectural work is changing Morgan Hill in this interview with Carol Holzgrafe.
Click HERE for the story.
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A Cruise to the Galapagos
Arlene and Rick Noodleman went on an amazing cruise to the Galapagos in September, a trip of a lifetime. They visited four islands, each committed to sustainable tourism. They viewed unique species in their natural habitats: giant tortoises, marine iguanas, penguins, and the famous blue-footed booby. They snorkeled in an amazing marine reserve, home to over 450 different species of fish. Beaches and forest habitats all had stunning natural beauty and volcanic formations.
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Member Named SCC Teacher of the Year
Congratulations to Terry Rounds on being named a 2024 Santa Clara County Teacher of the Year. Terry is a new branch member who has just retired from teaching at Live Oak High School.
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Travels to India
Harpreet Vittal traveled to India in September to visit her parents. She visited the Golden Temple, which is made of marble and gold! She also visited the Sula vineyards and the Vipassana meditation center. Highlights were shopping at a busy market in New Delhi and her stay at the Taj Mahal Palace Hotel in Mumbai situated next to the Gateway of India.
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Scotland Travel
Joanne Rife and Susan Rife bracketed an 8-day ukulele, bike and sail adventure through the Inner Hebrides of Scotland with days in Glasgow and Edinburgh, where they toured the Edinburgh Castle, did a Literary Pub Tour, walked many miles and ate cullen skink (smoked haddock and potato soup), sticky toffee pudding, and a teeny bite of haggis.
On the ukulele adventure, they lived aboard the Flying Dutchman and spent their days e-cycling through the Scottish islands, sampling whisky and strumming their ukuleles.
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Notable Birthdays
Good wishes to Margo Hinnenkamp, who recently celebrated her 80th birthday with a family dinner at Maurizio’s.
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And to our branch president, Krisse Boursier, whose family surprised her with a special birthday weekend at the beach on her 70th.
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Garden dedication with Elena's daughter, Candy, seated left. | |
Sunday Gardeners and the
Elena Moreno Memorial Garden
In 2017 AAUW MH and the City of Morgan Hill dedicated the Elena Moreno Memorial Garden in Railroad Park on Depot Street.
It is now being maintained by the branch Sunday Gardeners. Read about Elena and the origin of the garden HERE.
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MHHS Founders Dinner
AAUW members attended the Historical Society’s 55th annual Founders Dinner on September 27 that honored residents who have lived in MH for 50 or more years.
Branch members Margo Hinnenkamp and Kathy Devine organized the event; Carol Holzgrafe was emcee; Linda Withrow handled the raffle; and Susan Brazelton donated a photo of the MH House for the auction. Other AAUW members served on the planning committee.
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Susan, Linda, and Sheila Giancola, winner of the photo with her $800 bid. | | |
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AAUW History Quilt
In 1989 a group of AAUW members volunteered to create a quilt depicting Morgan Hill landmarks to give to the Historical Society. Donna Dicker wrote an article on the quilt and those who worked on it to share with the Friday Writers group. Read about this story HERE.
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The Historical Museum at Villa Mira Monte is open Saturdays, 10:00 am to 1:00 pm. | | |
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Leadership Morgan Hill 2025 Scholarship Recipient
Congratulations to Heather Poore, our outstanding Leadership Morgan Hill Class of 2025 scholarship recipient. For a brief look into what makes her the perfect choice, click HERE.
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2025 Leadership Conference
for College Women
AAUW’s National Conference for College Women Student Leaders (NCCWSL) will begin accepting 2025 applications in January. Our Morgan Hill Branch has supported a sophomore or junior college student to attend this leadership training and networking conference held in late May in Maryland since 2014.
If you know a potential candidate, please send her name and contact to NCCWSL@aauwmh.org.
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Young Women Leaders
Young Women Leaders, the group of high school girls mentored by AAUW, are off to a good start for 2024-2025. They have discussed their plans and goals for the year and are beginning to organize their annual leadership conference to be held in the spring. Read more about them HERE.
Carol Ferri and Bobbie Erb,
YWL Co-Advisors
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Apply for National AAUW Fellowships & Grants
Since 1888, AAUW has been one of the largest funders of women’s graduate education. In the 2023-2024 award year, AAUW National provided over $6 million for fellowships and grants.
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Lilly Ledbetter Fought for Equal Pay
Lilly Ledbetter, an equity pay champion, died October 12 at the age 86. She was the inspiration for the Fair Pay Act of 2009. Read AAUW’s statement honoring her legacy.
AAUW’s statement.
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She spoke at a women’s STEM conference in San Jose in 2014, attended by many AAUW members, pictured here with Alicia Hetman, AAUW CA president. | |
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