F L O R I D A
November 2022
Regional Leadership Meetings
in Lieu of Leadership Conference in 2023

The AAUW FL Board of Directors has made the decision to hold Regional Branch Leadership Workshops in 2022-23 that will take the place of the statewide Leadership Conference that would normally be held next spring. The first meeting is a Southwest Region meeting in November. Other dates TBD

An annual meeting, via zoom, will still be held in order to conduct the annual business of the state, such as receiving the financial and other reports and holding the election of officers. The date is to be determined.
Diversity Dialogues

November 12th 
10-11 am
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Gender Identity and Orientation
Special Guest: Gina Leigh Duncan, Development Leader Central Florida, Equality Florida
Gina Duncan is a national and international advocate, corporate trainer and speaker specializing in transgender dynamics in the workplace, classroom and society. She has conducted over 400 Transgender Cultural Competency workshops for all segments of society. She has worked with major corporations, elected officials, law enforcement, the media, school boards, colleges, governmental agencies, HR Organizations, (Certified by SHRM), universities and non-profit organizations to improve awareness, knowledge and understanding of the transgender and gender non-binary community.

January 14 -  Intersectionality
February 11 - Intersectionality 2
March 11th - Appearance and Age
April 8th - Hispanic and Latino and Haitian Culture
May 13 - Reflections and Observations

Please download and import the following iCalendar (.ics) files to your calendar system. Monthly: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/tZckdeurqDIvH9U7bZaf34iWvOifcGbVxZ5R/ics?icsToken=98tyKuGrpzkoGdKctRyGRpwqHYjoa-nwplhYgvpoyx3fAiYANgrBIM1LNLFYEu7I
AAUW FL Membership / Development Meeting
Tuesday, November 8, 2022
                                           7:00 PM via Zoom (register below)



Ways to Attract Younger Prospective Members

Have you found successful ways of attracting young female guests to your meetings? Have they become members?

Join this Membership Development meeting to hear a successful example, and add your branch’s ideas and successes.

To add an idea, please email Rose Llanos, Director for Membership, AAUW Florida
at roseyllanos@gmail.com or Linda Barker, Director for Development
at linda_barker@comcast.net or talk to her at 703-898-8260.

December 13: The Case for Supporting AAUW’s Greatest Needs Fund
January 10th: Scholarship Processes and Successes
March 14th: Getting the Community Involved in Fundraising
Communications Officers meeting

Getting the word out...

No one will know what your branch is doing unless you tell them. 

It’s not an easy job, so let’s share tips and ideas.
Whether you edit your branch newsletter, manage the branch website, or write news releases and publicize activities, join us ...

 7 pm, Wednesday, November 16 


Let's share tips and ideas.

What works for your branch? What doesn’t?
What resources do you need to make your job easier and more effective?

For more info or to make suggestions, contact Carol MacDonald
Vote today!
  • Early Voting: October 29-November 5
  • General Election: November 8
  • Vote by Mail ballots must be returned and received by the Supervisor of Elections in County of registration no later than 7 pm on Election Day
  • Election resources

Your vote is your voice. Make sure YOU are heard!
Mini-Grants are now known as Project Grants:
Funding for Branch Programs and Projects

Does your branch have an idea for an AAUW mission-based program or project that requires funding to carry it to fruition? Apply for an AAUW FL Project Grant!  These grants will provide applicants with funds in the amount of $100 to $500 to advance the AAUW-FL mission and/or provide opportunities for women and girls to achieve their full potential.  Any AAUW-FL branch may submit a proposal that has direct community impact and follows the stated purposes. 

New this year – Any two branches who choose to work together on a larger project may apply for up to $1500. See the Guidelines and Instructions page for more information.
Application forms may be submitted to meet one of three deadlines: October 1, January 1, March 1. Time will be needed to review the applications prior to final approval at the Board meetings on October 27, January 26, and March 23.
Guidelines and instructions, as well as all applicable forms are provided on the AAUW FL website, on the Branch Resources page.
AAUW FL Tech Trek (STEM) Camp and the AAUW FL Supporting Foundation are looking for people interested in becoming involved with camp planning and delivery.

AAUW FL Tech Trek 2022-23 needs:
  • A Treasurer who will handle paying bills, balancing check book and submitting all the necessary state and federal tax reports for our 501 (c)(3) You can live anywhere in the state as long as you have access to a Wells Fargo Bank. Our current treasurer is willing to work with the new one.

  • Teachers to do 12 hour STEM core courses that will be taught in the mornings the week of camp. Camps will be at Stetson in DeLand and FAU in Jupiter during June 2023.

  • Teachers to do 90 minute STEM workshops in the afternoon. Workshops should be hands on. Materials will be provided.

  • Nurse who would be willing to live on each of the campuses for the week of camp and handle our medical needs.

  • Women who have camp experience that would be interested in working with our planning committee and spending time at camp during June. (Would love to have someone with some counseling background.)

If any of this interests you, contact Sue Slone, Tech Trek Camp Coordinator @ techtrekfl16@gmail.com
A Legacy of Equity 

You are encouraged to include AAUW as part of your personal legacy through a gift in their estate. These legacy gifts—or planned gifts—offer flexibility and other benefits. Options include will bequests, partial beneficiary designations and charitable gift annuities. For more info, click here.
To learn more, contact the AAUW  Planned Giving Department at 877- 357- 5587or Legacy Circle Team member, Patricia Ross, at paross@aol.com.

Together, we can ensure a better future for girls and women!
For information contact: 
Bea Holt - AAUW Florida President: aauwflbholt@gmail.com

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