City Reporter. AAUW Honors Luncheon and Installation of Officers

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1 City Reporter Volume 17, Issue 8 May/June 2017 AAUW Honors Luncheon and Installation of Officers Thursday, May 18, 11:00am 1:30pm Jake s Grill, Tom Hardy Room 611 SW 10th Ave, Portland Guest Speaker: Jane Vogel, Founding Executive Director and Board President, Age & Gender Equity in the Arts Jane Vogel founded Age & Gender Equity in the Arts (AGE) in AGE is a nonprofit social justice organization that advances equity for women across the lifespan in theatre through direct incentives, advocacy and community engagement. The lack of opportunities for women, particularly older women, in theatre inspired Jane to create AGE. In three short years, AGE has garnered support and interest locally and nationally. Jane is an actor, an activist and clinical psychologist. Jane s world view was strongly influence by her family s refugee and immigrant experience. She is passionate about empowerment for all people. Jane plays Fred Armison s mom on Portlandia. Jake s Grill is located across the street from the streetcar stop at the corner of SW 10th Ave and Alder. It is near The Galleria parking structure, located one block away across the street from the Galleria MAX stop at Morrison and SW 10th Ave. The RSVP form for the luncheon is on page 3. Please RSVP by Friday, May 12th. For further information, contact Diane Winn, dgwinn@uci.edu, Rose

2 AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF UNIVERSITY WOMEN Portland Branch Board of Directors Co-Presidents Ilga Ross Trish Garner Membership VP Ginny McQueen Program VP Diane Winn Study Group VP Donna Pregill Treasurer Ann Copeland Recording Secretary Karn Hill Director at Large Linda Wood Past President Barbara Spencer Bylaws Chair Linda Wood AAUW Funds Chair Judy Holt STEM Lisa Perrine & Sue Thomas Historian Julie Skinner InterBranch Council Trish Garner Newsletter Editor Linda Stern Public Policy Chair Alice Bartelt Public Information Available A Message from Our Co-Presidents Dear Members, The Portland Branch has had a banner year, full of exciting activities and opportunities to learn about contemporary topics. Not to mention just having fun! At our Annual Meeting in March, the branch conducted important business: bylaws amendments to restructure the branch Board of Directors, and to elect new officers and convention delegates. Congratulations to new Study Group VP Carla Huegli and Co- Finance VPs Linda Loftin and Sue Karstad, and our thanks to Ginny McQueen and Ann Copeland for continuing their service on the Board. We also want to celebrate a number of branch accomplishments and to thank our branch leaders for their wonderful work. Program VP Diane Winn and her committee have been doing an outstanding job. We have had excellent speakers on a variety of topics, including our own Liz Estabrooks on the special challenges faced by women military veterans, and Lisa Dobson on the difficulties faced by student parents. Barbara Spencer led an informative presentation about intersectional feminism and maintained our close ties with PSU. The collaboration with PSU culminated in the phenomenal April program featuring Brenda Tracy, where the ballroom was filled with student athletes, faculty and the public to hear the mesmerizing story of Brenda s journey from sexual assault victim to activist. Our STEM program continues to thrive under the active direction of Barbara Miner, Lisa Perrine and Sue Thomas. Portland Branch s membership has flourished under Ginny McQueen s leadership. Donna Pregill s commitment to active study and interest groups has allowed us to continue our potpourri of reading, movie watching, having breakfast, walking wimpily and just enjoying each other s company. Judy Holt got a fundraiser going at the last minute to benefit Portland State University s Student Parent Center. She also came up with the idea of a virtual fundraiser, which at latest count has generated over $1, Karn Hill has done a yeo-woman s job of keeping our Branch s meeting minutes, and Ann Copeland has kept us in good financial standing. Nancy Cheverton and Ilga Ross have been working hard to spruce up our website, and it shows! Join us at the Honor s Luncheon on May 18 th to celebrate our branch achievements. We are sure all of you want to continue to enjoy these activities, so please remember that it is time to send in your renewal! You can now do so via our website. Scholarship Susan Marthens Website Nancy Cheverton Photographer Julie Donaldson Co Presidents, Ilga Ross and Trish Garner Corresponding Secretary Ruth Robinson

3 AAUW Honors Luncheon and Installation of Officers RSVP no later than Friday, May 12, 2017 Please choose and circle below one entrée and one dessert for each attendee: Entrée 1. Jake s Chicken & Pear Salad (Bleu Cheese, candied walnuts & mixed greens) 2. Vegetarian Pasta Primavera (Seasonal sautéed vegetables, fresh herbs, Olive Oil) 3. Cashew Crusted Trout (rice pilaf, lemon & Beurre Blanc crusted with brown butter, Citrus supreme) Dessert 1. Mini Crème Brûlée 2. Mini Chocolate Pot de Crème Name Entrée Dessert 1 2 Guest Name Entrée Dessert 1 2 Guest Name Entrée Dessert 1 2 Total Number of Attendees Amount $28 per person Please complete this form and mail your check, payable to Portland Branch AAUW, to: Diane Winn, 1500 SW 11th Ave, #401, Portland, OR 97201

4 Welcome to our new members. Member Update/Information Marie Napolitano Kathleen Terman 9031 SW 42nd Ave NW Everett St., Apt 615 Portland Portland (c) Frankie Borison Kinta Parker 9601 NW Leahy Rd., Apt SW Woodwind Way Portland Portland Helen Coe 1500 SW 11th, #803 Portland Joyce Kligman is moving and will have a new address as of May SW 1st Avenue, Apt Portland, OR (c) In Memoriam: Elinor F. Wiley Long-time member Elinor Wiley passed away Wednesday, February 25, 2017, at the age of 105. She attended Grant High School and graduated from Oregon State University in 1934 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Home Economics. Her working career began as a teacher at Molalla High School, where she taught from 1934 to 1937, until she was fired for getting married. She met her husband, David Wiley, M.D., while both were at Oregon State. Elinor was an Honorary Life Member of Portland AAUW, with membership of over 70 years. To read more about Elinor s life, go to the September 2011 issue of the Rose City Reporter. A private memorial service was held in April.

5 Support PCC Scholarship Fund Buy a new piece of clothing for your wardrobe Paloma Clothing is supporting us with a 10% discount on an item and will match that 10% for our scholarship. Shop anytime between now and the end of May, show them this page (either print it or download it on your phone and show them that), and identify yourself as an AAUW member. Thanks to Paloma Clothing..a favorite Portland boutique for their generous support. If you have any questions feel free to call Judy Holt AAUW Members. Paloma Clothing is offering us this coupon for 10% off any single item and will match the 10% for our PCC Scholarship Fund This coupon entitles the bearer to 10% off any single item at Paloma Clothing! Offer Valid Through May 31, SW Capitol Hwy Portland, OR Hillsdale Shopping Center

6 Study and Interest Groups May/June, 2017 Interest groups that are not at capacity welcome new members. They are indicated by an (open) below. Call the contact person for more information and to rsvp. And to start a new group, just contact Donna Pregill, or dmp503@gmail.com. Art Enjoyment (open) The Art Enjoyment interest group is continuing on an informal basis this year. Contact: Julie Skinner, or jaswans@ centurylink.net to be put on an list for activities Breakfast in Bridgetown (open) Second Thursdays, 9:00 am, unless otherwise stated Date: May 11 Bob s Red Mill, 5000 SE International Way, Milwaukie Contact: Sue Trotter, No June event. Classics: Past, Present and Future (open) Third Thursdays, 6:30 pm Date: May 25 The Glass Universe by Dava Sobel Hostess: Maxine McComas Contact: Kathy Phillips, Possible June date, contact Kathy. Curtain Call (open) Date: May 10 Martha Graham Dance Co. at the Schnitz Contact: Linda Stern, Date: May 15 OR Symphony playing Persephone at the Schnitz Contact: Julie Skinner, Date: May 25 The Language Archive at the Portland Playhouse Contact: Sue Trotter, No June event. First Tuesday Reader s Theater (open) Coffee 10:00, performance at 10:30 Date: May 2 A musical treat, directed by David Mamet The Sanctuary, 1785 NE Sandy Blvd., $8.00 Contact: Judy Holt, AAUW Happy Hour (open) A time to relax, chat and nibble Date: May 25, 4 pm Tapalaya, 28 NE 28th Ave. Contact: Barbara Alberty, Date: June 22, 4:30 pm Pambiche, 2811 NE Glisan St. Contact: Nadyne Rosin Literary Comments and Criticism I Third Tuesdays, 12 noon Date: May 16 Circling the Sun by Paula McLain Discussion Leader/Hostess: Ellie Albert Date: June 20 Book selection and potluck Hostess: Maxine McComas Literary Comments and Criticisms II (open) Fourth Thursdays, 11:30 am Date: May 25 How it All Began by Penelope Lively Hostess: Kate Skelton Date: June 22 Potluck and book selection Literary Comments and Criticisms III Second Tuesdays, 9:30 am Date: May 9 Plain Song by Kent Haruf Hostess: Donna Pregill No June meeting. Modern Fiction Fourth Tuesdays, 11:30 am Date: May 23 Book selection for Hostess: Rose Toufexis No June meeting. Movie Mavens (open) Monthly meetings to select and discuss movies Second Friday, 1:30 pm Dates: May 12 and June 9 Hostess: Suzanne Fleming Contact: Suzanne Fleming, or Karn Hill, Non-Fiction Book Group I (open) Third Wednesday, 10:00am Date: May 17 The Immortal Irish Man by Timothy Egan Hostess: Donna Pregill Date: June 21, 10 am at Elephant s Deli Book selection for Contact: Kath Hart, Non-Fiction Book Group II (open) Third Fridays, 7 pm Date: May 19 Just Mercy Bryan Stevenson Date: June 21 Destiny of the Republic by Candice Millard Hostess: Joyce Lew Contact: Kathe Hart, Sleuth Sisters Fourth Wednesdays, lunch & discussion Date: May 24, 12:00pm at Albertina Kerr In a Dry Season by Peter Robinson Date: June 7, location TBD Book selection for Continued on page 8

7 Introducing New Members of the Branch Patricia Harkleroad In 2013, I returned to live in Oregon after retiring from an enriching life of travel, culture and teaching in the US and foreign countries. I spent my childhood living on the Canadian border in Washington State but graduated from Mt. Angel College in 1964 with a degree in Child Development and Early Childhood Education. I taught in both Oregon and Washington. In 1965, I entered the Peace Corps as a volunteer for St. Lucia-Barbados, W.I., teaching and working in community development. In 1968, I returned to the US, after traveling throughout South America, and entered the California College of Arts in Oakland. While there, I also taught in the Berkeley and Albany schools as an Art and Early Childhood teacher. In 1980, I accepted an Early Childhood ESL position in Pago Pago, American Samoa, and then completed my teaching career in Wiesbaden, Germany, with the Dept. of Defense Dependent Schools. I am currently a board member of the Oregon Icon Institute. I look forward to meeting everyone. Valerie Sanford Born and raised in Glendale, CA, I came to the Pacific NW for my 18th birthday and never looked back. I hold a BA in History/Political Science from Whitworth University in Spokane, WA. I am a technology-refugee, leaving 25 years of marketing, sales, and product management in technology start-ups and global companies to help indie beauty businesses bring sustainable products to market. I have lived in Tel Aviv, Vancouver, BC, and Savannah, Georgia; Seattle has been my home for 33 years. I am a past trustee of Seattle Girls School, as well as a past AAUW Washington State Fundraising Chair, and I served on the national fundraising committee. I am a supporter of Girls, Inc. and have sponsored several Tech Trek girls. I celebrated 26 years of marriage in January, and we have two wonderful dogs who keep us laughing. Continued on page 8

8 Introducing New Members of the Branch (continued) Kathleen (Kathy) Terman I grew up in Carmel, CA, but I spent most of my life in Chicago. I attended the University of Chicago, majoring in Mathematics and Statistics. I joined Commonwealth Edison in Chicago as a computer programmer after graduation, and over the course of my career there and at Exelon, I rose to being an IT Director. In 2012, I took an early retirement from Exelon and returned to California to work at Southern California Edison. At the end of 2016, I became the Director of Application Services at Portland General Electric. I ve been an AAUW member for many years, first in Chicago and then later in Pasadena. In my spare time, I enjoy working out, reading, and traveling. I look forward to getting to know fellow AAUW members and getting settled in Portland. -- Study and Interest Groups (continued) Wimpy Walkers (open) First Friday or Saturday, 3-4 miles with breakfast/lunch Date: Saturday, May 6, 10:00 am Crystal Springs Rhododendron Garden; lunch to follow Meet at the Garden s parking lot 5801 SE 28th Ave. Portland Note: There is a $4 entrance fee to the Garden Contact: Linda Stern, Date: Saturday, June 3, 9:30 am Portland Fountain Tour, luch to follow Meet at SW Yamhill between 5th and 6th Ave Contact: Kathe Hart,

9 Portland Branch Annual Business Meeting in Brief The meeting was held on March 18, 2017, at the Mirabella. Members heard reports from the treasurer, membership, public policy, and strategic plans leaders. *Membership has increased 30% over the past three years and is currently at 116. *Pay Equity is the main bill being followed by AAUW in this legislative session. *The STEM project, Girls Engage Technology, is in its second year and needs more volunteers. *PSU will continue to be an institutional member of AAUW and to collaborate on programs with us. *AAUW Funds and the PCC scholarship were supported generously. Elected to office were Linda Loftin and Sue Karstad, Co-Finance VPs; Carla Huegli, Study Group VP; Ginny McQueen, Membership VP; and Ann Copeland, Director at Large. Ann Copeland, Lisa Perrine, Sue Thomas, and Diane Winn were elected convention delegates. Important Bylaw Amendments were adopted, including having a President Elect with a 3-year cycle of one-year terms for the President Elect, President, and immediate Past President; and renaming Treasurer to Finance Vice-President and switching the election year with that of the Recording Secretary. AAUW of Portland Year-in-Review Our programs were the outstanding achievement of the year. They were on topics of great importance to women, were presented by experts, and were in collaboration with community institutions. We partnered with the YWCA, LWV, Women s Foundation of Oregon, the Oregon Women Veterans, Portland City Club, PSU and PCC. Programs were entitled We are Not Invisible, on the issues facing women military veterans; Families Climb Together, featuring original research on women s opportunity for social and financial mobility through education; Feminism: The Next Chapter, exploring intersectional feminism; and An Evening with Brenda Tracy, focusing on campus sexual violence and legislative action. Our STEM project, G.E.T., was in partnership with Saturday Academy and the Girl Scouts. We were a sponsor of Muslim Women in America, and had a informational tabled at PCC s Sexism in STEM. Our newly-designed website ( became integral for program information, links to organizations with similar goals, and branch membership. We have over 110 members again, thanks to our welcoming atmosphere, many study/interest groups and interesting AAUW mission-based programs.

10 ANNOUNCEMENTS Save the Date: AAUW Portland Branch Annual Summer Picnic Sunday, August 13, 5-7 pm, Trestle Shelter, Tualatin Community Park, 8515 SW Tualatin Rd., Tualatin, OR All Branch members, their significant others and guests/prospective members are invited to our annual picnic. The site is easily accessible, on a smooth paved surface and adjacent to the parking lot. Bring a potluck appetizer, side dish, salad or dessert to share and your own beverages (wine and beer ok). BBQ beef and buns will be provided. Directions and further details will be ed to all members at a later date and posted on our website ( For information or questions, please contact Diane Winn, (h), (c), or Ilga Ross, (h). ELECTIONS FOR NATIONAL AAUW BOARD OF DIRECTORS We are proud to report that AAUW of OR s Mardy Stevens (Gresham) will be running for a position on the Board. You can find a video of Mardy talking about what she believes is important for AAUW on her Facebook page, which you can access at: Mardy's Facebook Page. She s been an AAUW member for 28 years, served in a number of state offices and has recently worked on leadership training and development. She calls for inclusive membership models that provide value to diverse audiences. We certainly agree that Mardy is passionate, committed and ready. AAUW members will receive their voter information in early April by and mail with the Spring issue of AAUW Outlook magazine! The candidate slate, bylaws proposals, Public Policy Program proposals, and resolutions will also be published in the Spring issue. PLEASE REMEMBER TO SEND IN YOUR VOTE. NATIONAL AAUW CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER ANNOUNCED Kimberly Churches has been selected as AAUW s chief executive officer, starting June 1, Kimberly comes to AAUW from the Brookings Institution, where she strategically guided the public policy organization, providing vision and problem-solving skills, expansive partnerships and external relations, and fundraising as the managing director. Before joining the Brookings Institution, Kimberly was an associate vice chancellor at the University of Denver, a director of development at the University of North Florida, and a division director at the American Heart Association. She has extensive experience working collaboratively on education (K 12 and higher education) as well as capacity building among grass-roots groups and national and international nonprofits. Kimberly earned her BA at Florida State University in English Education and the Certified Fund Raising Executive affiliation in 2002.

11 Portland Branch AAUW Membership Form New Renewal Name (Please print carefully) Member # (if known) Preferred method of contact (for special events): telephone New members, please fill in all information. Renewing members, fill in any fields that have changed. Please print carefully Address Phone.: home cell Occupation: (Retired? List previous occupation) Degree(s)/School(s)/Year graduated ***** Financial assistance up to one-half ($40) is available in order to join/renew. For eligibility criteria, contact Treasurer Ann Copeland, copelandann@comcast.net or Dues Category: REGULAR MEMBER $49 National Assn. + $16 State + $15 Branch = $80 ($46 is tax deductible) PAID LIFE MEMBER $ 0 National + $16 State + $15 Branch = $31 HONORARY LIFE MEMBER 50+ years in AAUW = $ 0 DUAL MEMBER State and National paid to primary branch = $15 STUDENT AFFILIATE $17 National + $3 State + $2 Branch = $22 Contributions: STEM BRANCH ACTION PROJECT (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) Amount LOCAL SCHOLARSHIP Donated to a student at PCC. For a tax deduction, please make a separate check to the PCC Foundation. AAUW FUNDS (formerly called Educational Foundation or EF ) For a tax deduction, please make a separate check to AAUW Funds. Make check payable to AAUW Portland Branch VIP for US Bank. Total enclosed: Mail this form and check(s) to: Anne Copeland, 1221 SW 10 th, #910, Portland, OR I am interested in: Fundraising Committee Holiday Luncheon Committee Program Committee I would be willing to: Host events in my home Help organize events Just call me when you need some help Stem Committee Study Groups PSU Partnership Assist someone else who is hosting Bring refreshments to events (doesn t have to be homemade)

12 RENEW YOUR MEMBERSHIP ONLINE No need to print the paper form or write a check when you renew online using your credit card. The dues are for the Fiscal Year. Don t worry, you won t be charged twice, and the record-keeping for this method has proven totally reliable. Renew no later than June 30. Follow these easy internet steps: *Go to the branch website at Select Join and click on the Renew Online link in the drop-down menu. *Check off the interest survey and submit. This form is transmitted to the Membership VP. *Fill out any portion of your contact information that may have changed or you want corrected in the Branch Directory (leave blank if there are no changes). This form is transmitted to the directory editor. *Click on the Pay Here link, which takes you to the national website. *Click on the green button to Enter the MSD. Now you are asked to Login.* Then Enter Member Services Database. Next, your branch is displayed; click on it. At the lower left, find Renew my Membership and select it. Follow the instructions as requested for entering your credit card information. A Confirmation/Receipt is generated immediately and sent to you by . *If it is your first time at this site, follow the prompts on how to register. Log in with your member number and the password you created. Member numbers can be found in your Branch Directory. There are prompts to help you find your member number and your password, if you have forgotten. Word of the Month moue Meaning: noun, a little grimace; pout Origin: Middle English mowe, from Anglo-French mouwe, of Germanic origin; akin to Middle Dutch mouwe protruding lip First use: 1850

13 AAUW Program Schedule Visit us on the web: National: May 18 August 13 Honors Luncheon Branch picnic Oregon: Portland: www:aauwpdx.org members only password: pdxaauw NEW MEMBERS ALWAYS WELCOME The Rose City Reporter is a publication of the Portland Branch of AAUW, a non-profit organization, published eight times a year (Sept., Oct., Nov., Dec./Jan., Feb., Mar., Apr., May/June) as a membership service. AAUW advances equity for women and girls through advocacy, education, and research. In principle and practice, AAUW values and seeks a diverse membership. There shall be no barriers to full participation in this organization on the basis of gender, race, creed, age, sexual orientation, national origin or disability.