The challenge of fundraising during this time
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Recently, you received an appeal from Kim Churches about the new matching gift challenge. Donations to unrestricted funds will ensure that AAUW can keep staff funded and moving forward even in this uncertain time, and continue work on policy and advocacy initiatives, like the coalition letters and appeals for support for those impacted by COVID19. As you know, the lives of women have been most impacted by the pandemic. Being able to continue AAUW policy, research and advocacy work is more important than ever. In addition, with so many people self-isolating and being dependent on the Internet for information and virtual gatherings, these donations will help support AAUW’s new online programming to meet the challenges of the “new normal.”
Studies show that non-profits expect 50% cuts in philanthropy due to COVID19. AAUW is facing a big shortage this year. AAUW’s staff responded to COVID19 by quickly switching to online programming and virtual advocacy. However, circumstances will continue to change due to COVID19 and create new challenges. We will need unrestricted funds for staff to be ready and nimble to keep AAUW relevant and making an impact.
Please consider a donation. You can donate by going to the AAUW website –
www.aauw.org
– and pressing the red “Donate’ box” and specifying “use my gift where it is most needed” in the blue box. Any amount will be appreciated. Dale Satake, our AAUW Fund Chair, will also be mailing you information in May.
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Here are some things you can do during the month of May.
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JOIN MARIN AAUW ON SOCIAL MEDIA!
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Read Vicki Larson's invitation to submit Six-word stories in the IJ.
You can submit your own or read the ones already submitted, including
AAUW member Nancy Greenfield's
contribution.
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Watch the AAUW California Meeting
in case you missed it.
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Our branch was recognized twice. Once for having, under the steadfast leadership of Sherene Chen, achieved
all five stars
in the five star program. (See below under National News.) The other for being the California branch to raise the most money for the AAUW Fund at over $37,000.
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As a result of ongoing and rising concerns regarding COVID-19 and the impact of directives from national, state and local leaders, AAUW California has cancelled the nine upcoming Tech Trek camps scheduled on seven college campuses in June and July of 2020.
AAUW’s first priority is the health and welfare of Tech Trek’s 7th grade campers, dedicated camp leaders, their staff and branch volunteers, and hosting campus communities.
This heartbreaking decision is in response to the advice and mandates of U.S.A. government leaders, health authorities and the World Health Organization (WHO) which has declared a global pandemic.
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From the beginning of the Shelter in Place order AAUW Marin Branch members have been reaching out to other members to make sure everyone is well and ask whether or not they are in need of anything.
If a member requests, they will be contacted weekly.
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Amy Anderson and Georgia Schall have been sewing and delivering masks, made with fabric donated by Gerrie Young, to members. Over 30 have been delivered so far. In return, many of the mask recipients have made generous donations to the branch or Scholarship Fund. The craft group is indeed grateful for this support. If you would like a mask contact Amy
[email protected].
or your AAUW caller.
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MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL 2020/2021
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Everyone can help support AAUW on all levels by renewing your membership this spring.
Our current board is working via our virtual online meetings to plan our programs for the coming year. We will resume our regular branch activities as soon as it is safe.
Here are the ways to renew in May.
When you receive an email from AAUW National you can click on the link to pay your dues online with a credit card. (Donations made here go to National)
You will also have the option to print out the form and mail it with a check to the branch treasurer.(Donations made with a check go to the Marin Branch)
All 50 year members and members without email will receive a paper mailing for their dues renewal by June 1, 2020.
If you have any questions please feel free to contact:
Barbara Thomas, Membership Chair
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AAUW MARIN BRANCH
ANNUAL MEETING
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Come and zoom with us
Saturday, May 16, 11:00 am
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AAUW Fellow Vivian Hermosilla Aguayo, PhD wil be our speaker. Viviana is an AAUW International Fellow. She hails from Chile where she earned a PhD in Bioengineering.
She is using her fellowship to spend a year as a postdoctoral fellow at UCSF working on the genetics of craniofacial defects. Viviana was originally scheduled to speak to us in person but has graciously agreed to still meet with us virtually via Zoom.
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We will also be electing our 2020-2021 board, and reviewing our accomplishments of the past year.
BYO lunch and beverage of choice.
To RSVP for this meeting, watch for the paperless post invitation as usual. Those who rsvp will be sent the link to join the meeting a few days in advance of the 16
th
. If you have never used Zoom before and would like to practice in advance of the meeting, please email Cherie Sorokin at
[email protected]
and she will arrange for a practice session.
Note: Zoom works with desktop or laptop computers, ipads or other tablets, and smart phones. You can even just call and listen in to a meeting with a landline or a phone that doesn’t have an internet connection. It’s easy to use once you have done it at least once.
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AAUW Marin Nominating Committee
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Nominating Committee Proposals
T
he Nominating Committee is proposing the following officers for a term of one year beginning on July 1, 2020. These positions comprise 8 of the 9 board members. The 9
th
board member is the President of the AAUW Marin Scholarship Fund Board, who serves as an ex-officio member of the AAUW Marin board.
The vote to approve this slate will be held at the Annual Meeting on May 16 (see above).
President* Sherene Chen
Secretary Sue Torres
Treasurer Lisa Allanson
Membership Chair* Barbara Thomas
AAUW Fund Chair* Dale Satake
Interest Group Chair Olivia Ruel
Programs Chair* Cherie Sorokin
Scholarship Chair Dottie Burk
The Board has done succession planning this year and would like to ask anyone interested in shadowing the starred positions above as well as communications committee and programs committee to contact Sherene, [email protected]. We also would like to assemble a new Fundraising committee as well as a College and University committee.
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Join an AAUW interest group
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During this time of sheltering in place the interest groups are using video conferencing platforms. Some, listed below, have set up meeting times. Zoom seems to be the platform being used at this time.
While there have been some concerns about the security of zoom (i.e. zoom bombing) the company has been working to correct these problems and meetings seem to be going well.
If you want to find out about groups not listed below check the link and contact the leader or contact :
Olivia Ruel, oliviacelello@ icloud.com or 603-762-1016
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May Interest Group Activities
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Homeward Bound Chef Events
The May 21 Chef Event has been rescheduled to November 5. If you have a reservation they will automatically move it for you unless you tell them otherwise.
For events in June and July, there have been no changes yet. Interest group contact: Dianne Sheridan [email protected]
If you would like to donate to this wonderful Marin non-profit to support their mission click the link below.
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Happy Hour
A Zoom Happy Hour will be held on Thursday, May 7, 5:00 pm. Bring your own bottle and munchies.
If you are interested in joining contact Dottie Burk, [email protected] and she will send you an invitation.
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Tuesday Morning Book Lovers
The Tuesday Morning Book Lovers welcomes new members to join them.
They will meet via Zoom on May 12 at 10 am to discuss
The Dutch House
by Ann Pachett.
Future book choice.
June 9th discussing
The Great Alone
by Kristen Hannah.
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The Nonfiction Book Group
Meetings are held via Zoom on the fourth Monday of the month at 1:30.
This month's meeting:
May 18,
The Good Daughter
by Jasmine Darznik
Future book choice:
June22,
The Moment of Lift
by Melinda Gates
For more information:
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Behind the Headlines
Behind the Headlines will meet by zoom on May 13 at 6:00. Tamara Peters, the founder of Resilient Neighborhoods, will be the speaker, concluding this year’s Behind the Headlines programming featuring women working or living in Marin who are making a difference through their leadership. Tamara is a Jefferson Award winner, and new inductee into the Marin Women’s Hall of Fame. She’s a real expert on climate change and what we can individually do to reduce our “carbon footprint.” Behind the Headlines members will be emailed information on how to join the meeting. If you wish to attend as a guest, please email Cherie Sorokin [email protected] so she can include you on the invitation to join the meeting.
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Other Groups
Three other groups that have plans to meet on a video conference are:
Lit Wits,
Ann Thomas [email protected]
For details on these groups contact their leaders.
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GET TO KNOW YOUR BOARD
DALE SATAKE
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n September 2010, my friend Cherie Sorokin took me as a guest to AAUW Marin’s program featuring the Tech Trekkers talking about their experiences at AAUW’s Tech Trek camp. I was hooked immediately. These young girls talked about how much confidence they gained from AAUW’s Tech Trek Camp and how much the support of other girls interested in STEM meant to them. Helping women and girls get the opportunities to achieve their potential is my passion. AAUW not only fueled my passion but introduced me to a group of honest, like-minded and down-to-earth women, many of whom will be lifelong friends. And of course, I love the laughter and camaraderie of the Board Games and Mah Jong interest groups. After moving 14 times as an adult, I had found my tribe.
Since 2010, I have enjoyed getting to know many new friends by chairing AAUW Marin’s annual holiday auction and serving as branch president, college/university liaison and gift wrap chair and now as the AAUW Fund Chair. On the state level, I served on the AAUW CA college/university committee. On the national level, I have chaired the nominating committee and now am chair of the new advancement committee which has combined 4 committees – membership, fundraising, colleges/universities and branch resources - into one. I highly recommend getting involved at any level to meet new people and keep your brain challenged.
I look back and see that my passion for equity was seeded early. I was born and raised in Oakland, California. I am a Sansei, a third generation Japanese. During World War II, my parents and their families were sent to internment camps in Wyoming and Arkansas. After the war, my parents worked as a housekeeper and groundskeeper, the only jobs available to Japanese after the war. I was the only Japanese in my elementary school due to the wealthy neighborhood in which my parents worked and lived. We lived in maid’s quarters until I was 16. Luckily, my parents’ employer was a feminist before her time and encouraged me to break barriers and stand up for myself. She paid for my sister’s and my college education. In the 60’s, she dared me to break the racial barrier in sororities. I broke the barrier and became the first Asian in a national sorority at UC Berkeley and one of few in the nation. I am proud of my heritage and recognize how fortunate I was to have hardworking parents and a mentor in my parents’ employer.
In addition to my AAUW activities, I belong to the Olave Baden-Powell Society (supporting the Girl Scouts globally), the Laurel Society of 10,000 Degrees, Kappa Alpha Theta Alumnae, and Dominican’s Women Leadership and Philanthropy Council. I also serve on the board of Side by Side Youth Services and chair its operations committee. At this time in my life, I feel very lucky to be able to “pay it forward.”
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GET TO KNOW A MEMBER
MARY ANN MAGGIORE
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“If education is preparation for life,” says Mary Ann Maggiore, Executive Director of LAUNCH! ™ “Then meaningful work is its just reward. “ For the past 18 years Mary Ann, who is a former Mayor of Fairfax, has focused her energy connecting young people, ages 18 to 30, to work they enjoy. The CA State Senate, the CA State Assembly, the City of San Francisco, Working Solutions and former president, GW Bush, have honored her success in this area. “The studies were showing unemployment and underemployment rates were very high,” Mary Ann says. “Five of us women decided we had to do something.” They began working in the Canal neighborhood and in South Central Los Angeles, where Mary Ann’s daughter was teaching. “Gradually, parents of middle-class and affluent families asked for our help. Our success rate is close to 90% and people began to notice.” Even now with the COVID19 pandemic LAUNCH! ™ continues to coach clients through online sessions and telephone meetings. “There is much a young person can do right now to prepare for the huge rush for employees there will be once this horrible disease is conquered.”
LAUNCH! ™ works on an ability to pay basis. The team begins with the family of the client. “We start with a phone conversation with a worried parent, then we assess the young person through enjoyable activities to find out which direction would really delight them.” Then, with help of community leaders, LAUNCH! ™ prepares each client with a resume, interview skills and on-boarding processes. This teamwork has resulted in clients launching in many, varied occupations. “Some have become bookkeepers; one became a lawyer,” Mary Ann reports. “Nurses, realtors, teachers, bankers, a Tesla salesman, a skin diving instructor and business leaders in all kinds of fields, have launched into careers they now really enjoy.” You can find out more about LAUNCH! ™ or listen to Mary Ann’s podcast of her book “Raising a Sane and Successful Teen” at
www.launch.five4five.org
or phone or text her at 415-577-6627.
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The National website has a new look! Click it.
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We now have all five stars!
- Advancement.
- Communications and external relations.
- Public policy and research.
- Governance and sustainability.
- Programs
- Five Star Program
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Become a member of the AAUW Legacy Circle by making a planned gift to AAUW. The gift will affirm your commitment to expanding AAUW programs and public policy agenda the future of women and girls. These gifts can be given to AAUW's general fund or directed to your preferred program.
AAUW seeks to increase our long-term financial resources to help continue our important work. Members of the Legacy Circle have that expansion through their planned gifts.
Questions? Read more about the Legacy Circle, review the brochure or contact the Director, Major and Planned Giving at 202.785.7766.
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