January Program :
Movie and Discussion via Zoom
Julia Venetis, VP Programsms
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The Graduates/Los Graduados
Wednesday, January 12, 2022 from 7:00 - 8:30 p.m.
via Zoom
Join us for an online viewing of Part One of The Graduates/Los Graduados. This PBS film follows three Latinx girls showing first hand the unique educational challenges that face these young women in particular and Latinx High School students in general. The documentary gives insight on pressing issues in education today through the eyes of Latinx students from across the United States. Following this 53 minute movie will be a brief discussion.
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Ways and Means
Deb Harris, Chair
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Enjoy Lou Malnati’s on January 24th – Take a break from the kitchen!
Our January restaurant fundraiser will be on Monday, January 24th, 2022 at Lou Malnati’s in Downers Grove, Naperville and Oak Brook. You may dine in or carry out or have your meal delivered. Choose the location that is most convenient for you. The attached flyer includes the hours of operation for each restaurant.
Please publicize this to your friends and family. Last March, the branch earned $243 from this fundraiser.
Details:
Lou Malnati’s will donate 20% of our group’s sales (pre-tax/alcohol, catering and gift cards excluded) back to our organization Valid for dine in, carryout, and delivery orders. Customers must present a hard copy or digital version of the Lou Malnati’s Fundraising flyer at time of placing order. Please also review your receipt to ensure it is marked with “fundraiser” at the bottom. If you do not see this item on your receipt, please see a manager or email the receipt to Fundraising@loumalnatis.com
Orders can be placed via app or on the website. Our unique promo code is FUNDAAUW22.
We encourage you to email, text, tweet, or post the flyer to Facebook! Do not promote the fundraisers in store.
Thank you in advance for supporting this fundraiser!
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Elmhurst Jazz Players at the Members Only Holiday Luncheon held at
in Westmont.
Photo by Sandra Sansone Brennan
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January 8, 10 am – 1:30 p.m.
Please wear a mask to enter the building per the statewide mandate.
People without masks should leave their donation at the bay door during the hours of the collection only.
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**PLEASE NOTE, the March Collection date has changed to March 19.
Eagle Storage will be closed on March 12.**
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Interest groups include 4 book discussion groups, afternoon bridge, and Great Decisions (a world affairs discussion group) - as well as a History and Movie group. Pictured here are four of the books featured at a recent meeting of our book discussion groups.. |
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Branch Membership includes access to over fifteen Interest Groups, leadership roles on the board and committees, planning and production of monthly public programs, the annual Equal Pay Day Rally as well as the Used Book Sale. PLUS State and National informational emails and opportunities!
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AAUW Funds Information & Fundraising
Harriett Lindstrom, Appointed Officer
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The pig is smiling. THANK YOU.
$80 was collected at the Holiday Luncheon for NCCWSL.
AAUW’s own National Conference for College Women Student Leaders (aka NCCWSL, pronounced “nick whistle”) is a two-and-a-half-day conference designed to enhance the leadership skills of college women and to promote effectiveness in their work on campus and in their community.
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Public Policy
Emily Owens, Appointed Officer
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Gender Equity & Economic Security
AAUW has led the fight for fair pay and economic opportunity for women, but the battle continues.
Build Back Better Act
This legislation incorporates many key elements of the American Families Plan, but some vital pieces may be left out.
The primary source of this article is the AAUW national website.
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Communications
Kim Venzon, VP Communications
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EDITOR'S NOTE
The next issue will be released sometime around February 5, 2022.
Kim Venzon, VP Communications
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2021-2022 BRANCH BOARD
PRESIDENT Sandra Sansone Brennan
VICE-PRESIDENT MEMBERSHIP Kristen Beirne * VICE-PRESIDENT PROGRAMS Julia Venetis * VICE-PRESIDENT COMMUNICATIONS Kim Venzon * SECRETARY Patty Page * TREASURER Coleen Walter
APPOINTED OFFICERS ** AAUW FUNDS INFORMATION & FUNDRAISING Harriett Lindstrom ** AAUW FUNDS EDUCATIONAL FUNDING & AWARDS Coleen Walter ** PUBLIC POLICY Emily Owens ** DIVERSITY, EQUITY, & INCLUSION (DEI) Maryann Byrne
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AAUW Greatest Needs Fund (9110)
This fund allows AAUW to respond rapidly, in our communications and advocacy, to critical issues affecting women as they emerge - a new threat to Title IX, an opportunity to partner with employers, or the dawn of a social justice movement.
Read more
www.aauw.org
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Sharon West
I am pleased to announce that I have finished my latest album and it is now available on all the major streaming services (like iTunes, Spotify, Pandora, Amazon Music, etc)! The name of the album is “Lake of Dreams”
Read more
dustydreamsmusic.com
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YOUR ad
could be here!
for information about supporting our branch through an ad
in the newsletter (about 100 members!) and the
Public Programs Notice (currently 125 subscribers and growing every day.)
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Elizabeth Moore, Real Estate
I am "MOORE than a Real Estate BROKER®", I have a BA in Interior Design, I am an accredited Stager, a VA Certified agent and have both built and remodeled homes. Buying and selling homes in Illinois, Partnered with United Real Estate, Chicago.
Read more
elizabethmoore.unitedreales...
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Downers Grove Estate Planning Attorney | Probate & Trust ...
Growing older can bring about a wide range of legal concerns. You may want to plan for your family's future or take measures to protect a certain standard of living in your upcoming days and years.
Read more
www.efitzlaw.com
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CRS Designs Inc.
CRS Designs, Inc. by Connie Rabias-Sbarboro is a full service Chicago area interior design firm. A Certified Kitchen Designer and Licensed Residential Interior Designer, Connie Rabias-Sbarboro has been designing beautiful interiors since 1987
Read more
www.crsdesigns.biz
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