Ways & Means
Deb Harris, Ways & Means Chair
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RESTAURANT FUNDRAISER - 3 CORNERS GRILL & TAP
On Wednesday, June 16th, gather your friends and head over to 3 Corners Grill & Tap to support our next restaurant fundraiser. 20% of the tab will be donated to our branch to be used for scholarships.
3 Corners offers carry-out as well as curbside pickup, and has a very nice outdoor eating area.
The attached vouchers are good for the entire day, from opening at 11 a.m. until closing at 11 p.m.
3 Corners Tap & Grill is located at 7231 Lemont Rd, Downers Grove, IL. The phone number is 630-541-6700.
Thank you for your support!
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Used Book Sale
A decision about when to resume used book collections and what to do with the books remaining in storage will be made at a committee meeting on June 10th.
The 2021 June Sale has already been cancelled due to the lack of a venue.
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Most interest groups will take a summer break and resume in September. Pictured here is the book featured at the June meeting of one of our book discussion groups. |
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Join Us
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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EDITOR'S NOTE
This is the final edition for the 71st branch year.
The first edition for the new branch year will be released sometime in late July or early August.
The first regular monthly edition for our 72nd year will be released on September 1st, 2021.
Kim Venzon, VP Communications
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Public Policy
Emily Owens, Appointed Public Policy Chair
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IL TO LOSE ONE US CONGRESS SEAT
Illinois is poised to lose one seat in the US Congress as of the 2022 election. Loss of the seat not only reduces representation in Congress, but reduces power via committee memberships and reduces the number of presidential Electoral College votes. Illinois lawmakers have until June 30 to approve a new district map despite the fact that the results of the 2020 census are not likely to be available before August. To read more, click here.
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Illinois Senate Redistricting Committee
Welcome to the Senate Democratic Caucus redistricting website. This website serves as a tool to share public information about the Senate's redistricting process.
Read more
www.ilsenateredistricting.com
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Illinois Redistricting | Illinois Speaker of the House
Welcome to the Illinois legislative redistricting website. The redistricting process is vital to our democracy, designed to reflect the population of Illinois as it has evolved over the past decade.
Read more
ilhousedems.com
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AAUW Webinars
AAUW is committed to staying connected during these difficult times, so we’re providing regular webinar content for our communities. National staff and outside experts bring you engaging programming on the issues most important to you.
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www.aauw.org
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Branch #4023: Darien - Downers Grove - Lisle - Westmont - Woodridge
Advancing equity for women and girls through advocacy, education, philanthropy, and research.
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2020-2021 BRANCH BOARD
** CO-PRESIDENTS Mary Ann Dion & Sandra Sansone Brennan * VICE-PRESIDENT PROGRAMS Mary-Jo Bryan Wolsky * VICE-PRESIDENT MEMBERSHIP Kristen Beirne * VICE-PRESIDENT COMMUNICATIONS Kim Venzon * SECRETARY Sue Stealey * TREASURER Coleen Walter **
APPOINTED OFFICERS * AAUW FUNDS Harriett Lindstrom * PUBLIC POLICY Emily Owens
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AAUW Greatest Needs Fund
This fund allows AAUW to respond rapidly, in our communications and advocacy, to critical issues affecting women as they emerge. Giving to Greatest Needs is a great way to ensure AAUW’s continued visibility, relevance and sustainability.
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www.aauw.org
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Planned Giving - AAUW : Empowering Women Since 1881
Charitable gift annuities, often called CGAs, can be a wonderful way to help AAUW provide for the next generation of women. In addition to the benefits of making a gift to the organization, you will receive fixed payments for the rest of your life.
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www.aauw.org
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Liz Moore and Associates - Real Estate. Reinvented.
Liz Moore and Associates, LLC is dedicated to making accessibility a priority. We are reaching out to our partners in an attempt to better provide products and services that are accessible to all users regardless of ability.
Read more
www.lizmoore.com
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Stature Custom Homes
Building Above the Rest. At Stature Custom Homes, our mission is to build quality, custom homes designed to your specifications and fit any budget. We build quality, custom homes in Downers Grove and the Western Suburbs. Dream. Design. Build. Enjoy.
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staturecustomhomes.com
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YOUR ad
could be here!
for information about supporting our branch through an ad
in the newsletter https://www.aauw.org/resources/programs/webinars/(about 100 members!) and the
Public Programs Notice (currently 88 subscribers and growing every day.)
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Law Office of Eileen R. Fitzgerald
Growing older can bring about a wide range of legal concerns. I am an elder law attorney with more than 30 years of experience serving clients with compassionate and effective legal guidance.
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www.efitzlaw.com
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Dusty Dreams Music
Sharon West brings an original and new sound to New Age music which blends elements of classical, jazz and electronic music. She composes music and songs that help people to relax, rejuvenate and find comfort in the world today.
Read more
dustydreamsmusic.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....
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www.crsdesigns.biz
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