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December Public Programs Notice | |
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Programs
Julia Venetis, VP Programs
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“Politicians in Petticoats"
The Women of the Abolitionist Movement
presented by Laura Szady
Monday, January 9, 6:30 - 7:30 pm
Westmont Public Library, 428 N. Cass
OR via Zoom!
Join historian, Lauren Szady as she talks with us about The Women of the Abolitionist Movement.
While not originally admitted to the earliest abolitionist societies, women were always an important part of the movement. Some names, such as Harriet Beecher Stowe and Sojourner Truth have been remembered by history as influential ladies in the anti-slavery movement, both with their words and actions. However, women from all walks of life- rich and poor, black and white, northern and southern, spoke up about this issue that started out as a male political opinion but turned into a hotly contested social matter for all.
Their opinions were not without contest though-- many were seen as "stirring up trouble on the slavery issue" while others divided groups by breaking with convention. Throughout women's history, only the most vocal or "politically correct" women are remembered as having an influence but during the abolitionist movement, many women took a stand and raised their voices to help bring light to those with even less rights than themselves.
We will explore some of these women and how their voices changed the course of the anti-slavery movement.
Join us before the program for a social gathering at 6:15 p.m. There will not be a business meeting after this program.
Registration is required to receive the Zoom link which will be sent as soon as it is received.
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Queen Elizabeth
A First-Person portrayal by Leslie Goddard
Monday, February 13
7:00 - 8:00 pm
Zoom Only!
Leslie Goddard is an award-winning actress and scholar who has been presenting history programs for more than fifteen years. She holds a Ph.D. from Northwestern University specializing in American studies and U.S. history as well as a master’s degree in theater.
Leslie portrays memorable women from the past and tells historical stories so that lessons from the past are more entertaining and educational.
In this new historical portrayal, historian Leslie Goddard, Ph.D., explores the life of Britain’s famous monarch, from her childhood, the abdication of her uncle, her marriage to a navy officer named Philip, her World War II service, and her struggle to balance her roles as queen and mother. Get to know the woman behind the images, her sense of humor and savvy intelligence with which she meets her demanding obligations.
Registration is required to receive the Zoom link.
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Ways and Means
Deb Harris, Chair
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December fundraiser
City Barbeque
Wednesday, December 14, 2022
Take a break from holiday preparations and enjoy a meal from City Barbeque, 1034 Ogden Ave, 630-869-1313. This branch favorite is open from 11a.m. – 8 p.m., so enjoy lunch and/or dinner while helping the Downers Grove Area branch. Some simple rules apply:
· For an online order to count toward your fundraiser, you must apply our unique code, Fund A,
prior to checkout at citybbq.com/order or in the City BBQ app
· Once you enter your unique code, click the red + button in order to apply the fundraiser code to your order.
· If ordering in person, present the flyer on your phone or a printed copy to the cashier, showing the Fund A code.
· Online orders must be fulfilled (i.e., picked up on the date of the fundraiser to be
eligible: orders placed on the date of the fundraiser for fulfillment later will not count
toward your sales. (Orders can, however, be placed in advance for fulfillment on your fundraiser date.)
· Online orders must be placed at the Downers Grove City Barbeque location to count towards the fundriaser.
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Pierce Tavern Results
The branch held a very successful fundraiser at Pierce Tavern on November 15th, netting $1,080.00. Sean invited us back for January or February. It’s easy to understand why this restaurant is successful, with such giving and generous ownership.
Thank you for your support of our Branch fundraisers!
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Membership
Marianne Hunnicutt, VP Membership
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Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Did you know one of the major concepts in DEI is unconscious bias? You might find the following interesting in helping you understand implicit attitudes and unconscious bias.
There is a study about implicit attitudes being conducted by Yale University and Harvard University. Anyone can participate in the study that allows you to experience an Implicit Association Test (IAT). The link to the study is:
https://implicit.harvard.edu/implicit/education.html
When you register, you will be asked for basic demographic information and be asked to provide informed consent before being shown the IAT. I encourage you to closely read the Debriefing document you will receive when you complete each IAT. It will help describe your results. Each test takes about 15 minutes and covers a different topic. You can choose whether to take an additional IAT after each test. You can also go back later and take more.
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Interest Groups
These active groups are open to members only.
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To the right are two of the books being read and discussed in December. | |
Above are 2 of the books read and discussed in December. | |
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Join us to Join our Interest Groups!
Marianne Hunnicutt, VP Membership
Membership includes access to Interest Groups, leadership roles on the board and committees, planning and production of monthly public programs. Join now to be a part of determining the future of our scholarship fundraising effort.
PLUS receive State and National informational emails and opportunities!
Download this PDF to mail to us with a check.
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Communications
Kim Venzon, VP Communications
Editor's Note
The Public Programs Notice is released monthly on around the 5th of the month
The exception is July and August which share a Summer issue that could be released at any time during those months.
Previous editions of the Notice can be accessed on our website.
Blue underlined text, red buttons, and many images are hotlinks that will connect to additional content.
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2022-2023 BRANCH BOARD
* CO- PRESIDENTS Deb Harris, Cindy Heckler, Sue Stealey * VICE-PRESIDENT MEMBERSHIP Marianne Hunnicutt * VICE-PRESIDENT PROGRAMS Julia Venetis * VICE-PRESIDENT COMMUNICATIONS Kim Venzon * SECRETARY Mary Vercellino * TREASURER Coleen Walter
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2022-2023 APPOINTED OFFICERS
** AAUW FUNDS INFORMATION & FUNDRAISING Harriett Lindstrom ** AAUW FUNDS EDUCATIONAL FUNDING & AWARDS Coleen Walter ** PUBLIC POLICY Emily Owens ** DIVERSITY, EQUITY, & INCLUSION (DEI) Susan Becker
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Blessings in a Backpack for District 58 | |
In this season of giving, please consider the kids in your own backyard. Help us provide lunch and breakfast every day of Winter Break for food insecure kids who attend District 58.
We are also providing Gluten Free bags for a few students. See that wish list here: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/805NQW1EYPQ2?ref_=wl_share
If all wish lists items have been purchased, please donate for our school year program which provides a bag of pre-packed food each weekend: https://chicago.blessingsinabackpack.org/donate/ and choose Downers Grove DG-58
Follow our Facebook page for updates all year long.
All wish list items deliver to Kim Venzon who is the coordinator for the District 58 program.
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2023 Reading Games Question Writers | |
The 2023 Reading Games For District 58 is scheduled for February 25, 2023 at O'Neill Middle School. For more about the Reading Games, see their website at www.readinggamesdg58.com
Trivia questions are required to make the games a competition. Sign up with a partner or work with someone new to deliver ONE set of 11 questions for a children's book. The deadline for the completed set is soon, so sign up now if this sounds interesting!
Please contact Kim Venzon with questions or reach out to the current Reading Games organizers on the sign-up or the website.
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