MESSAGE FROM OUR CO-PRESIDENTS
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Dear Members of the AAUW Greater Naples Branch,
Building Momentum for Gender Equality
As we enter February—a month that celebrates love, resilience, and solidarity—we reaffirm our unwavering commitment to advancing gender equality for women and girls. Through research, advocacy, and education, we continue working toward a world where equity is not an aspiration, but a reality for all.
This month, we invite you to join us in fostering inclusive conversations and strengthening our efforts to address the diverse experiences of women and girls through an intersectional lens. By grounding our work in integrity and evidence-based advocacy, we can dismantle barriers and drive meaningful, lasting change.
Together, guided by our shared values of nonpartisanship, truth, and inclusion, we are building a movement that honors every voice and paves the way for a more equitable future.
Thank you for your continued dedication and passion. Let’s keep moving forward—boldly, purposefully, and united.
Happy February!
Warm regards,
Lucy and Sylvia
Co-Presidents
| | NEXT BRANCH MEETING SATURDAY February 7 | | |
Speaker
Suzi Burger has been with Arthrex for over 7 years and currently serves as the Director of Learning & Development. Suzi started her career in Human Resources with Universal Orlando Resort and has worked in various industries throughout her human resource career however she decided to return to the Medical Device Industry because of the mission, purpose, and innovative technology Arthrex offers for patients to be more mobile every day.
Suzi has served on multiple board of directors in healthcare and education in Southwest Florida. Suzi holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from Kansas State University, a master’s degree from Rollins College, and is ICF Certified in Leadership Coaching from Purdue University.
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The next three meetings of the Non-Fiction Book Club will be held on the back patio or garden gazebo at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 6340 at 2:00 p.m. The books selected are all available at the Collier County Public Library.
January 25: King of Kings: The Iranian Revolution—a Story of Hubris, Delusion and Catastrophic Miscalculation by Scott Anderson, 512 pages.
February 22. The Golden Road: How Ancient India Transformed the World by William Dalrymple, 432 pages.
March 22. 1929: Inside the Greatest Crash in Wall Street History and How it Shattered a,Nation by Anderson Ross Sorken, 752 pages.
If you need further information, contact the Non-Fiction Book Club Coordinator Karen Clegg, 913-488-7707 (mobile) or 239-331-7301 (home) or clegg115@gmial.com
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The Great Decisions group will meet on Monday, February 2, from 2:00-3:30 p.m. at the Nort Collier Government Center’s community room, 2335 Orange Blossom Drive, to discuss U.S.
foreign policy.
Our topic this month is America’s global role.
Come join our discussion!
If you are interested in learning more about the group, please contact Carol Light.
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February Gathering
Thursday February 19
5:30 p.m.
At the home of Nancy Beights
Please bring something delicious and nutritious to share.
Beverages, utensils, conversation and fun will be provided.
We have two possible programs.
Details will be forthcoming once we are finalized.
And we already are proposing great programs for next season!
Come and enjoy a great group,
Where we are diverse in our beliefs and opinions,
But we know how to disagree without being disagreeable.
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It has been a strong finish for the Foundation. We obtained $5000 of support for STEAM from the Arthrex grant. We also got a $10,000 donation from the Hyman Foundation, neighbors of Laura Candris. Many others contributed in November and December for which we are grateful.
We applied to AAUW National for a Community Action Grant a new grant that has opened to AAUW affiliates to promote STEM programs. Our application requested $3500 and the grant was submitted October 6th for the 1st deadline for applications. We were one of only 5 affiliates to receive the award! The funds cover $2000 for the STEAM budgeted shortfall and $1500 to send one girl to Tech Trek.
Applications for scholarships opened December 1st. Encourage applications if you have contacts with students. Flyer at our website.
The Branch presented a program entitled Successful Career Strategies to the returning college students of the Immokalee Foundation funded by the Foundation. This opportunity to put on a program surfaced only in November. Jacky Territo, Ginger Kelley and Barb Richardson each presented a section of a program developed by Judith MacGregor. The Immokalee Foundation was thrilled with the program. Helping minorities in the community overcoming obstacles is of course a major Branch Goal. Well done ladies. Picture follows.
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Scholarship Luncheon Information
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"By registering for this event, you agree to being photographed, filmed, or recorded during the event, and to the use of such images or recordings for social media, other media, and promotional purposes by AAUW Greater Naples Branch and Greater Naples AAUW Charitable Foundation, Inc., without compensation or further notice, and you release each of them from any related claims and liability."
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Volunteers are needed for the book distribution on January 30 at Lavern Gaynor Elementary School.
If you want to participate in the excitement of children choosing a book to keep for their very own, contact Judy Blackburn, our coordinator for the program.
You can work either in the morning or afternoon. Judy’s mobile phone number is 732-801-7913.
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"By registering for this event, you agree to being photographed, filmed, or recorded during the event, and to the use of such images or recordings for social media, other media, and promotional purposes by AAUW Greater Naples Branch and Greater Naples AAUW Charitable Foundation, Inc., without compensation or further notice, and you release each of them from any related claims and liability."
| | We need some help moving tables at the February 24 event, "From Challenges to Change: Advancing Women's Healthcare, The Barriers to Women's Healthcare and their Consequences." If you can help or know someone who can, please contact Laura Candris | | |
Education Ambassadors Update!
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On Jan. 13, the Collier County Commissioners unanimously approved raising impact fees! This enables “growth to pay for growth”—putting more responsibility on developers and saving taxpayers millions of dollars. AAUW members-on-call who attended are greatly appreciated! Nancy Chism received a wonderful letter from the President of the school board, expressing gratitude for the in-depth study of this issue, and the collaborative effort that surely helped achieve this desired outcome.
For for more information about this specific issue and/or future initiatives of EA, please contact Nancy Chism or Nancy Dick.
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