THE MONTAGE Turlock-Modesto AAUW Branch Newsletter Volume 58, Issue 1, September, 2017 AAUW Annual Membership Brunch Welcome to our Annual Fall Membership Brunch Come hear about the 2017-2018 programs, meet the Tech Trek girls and their families, learn about the interest groups and sign up, if you wish, and enjoy the yummy brunch. WHEN: SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 10am-noon WHERE : JOELLE TRIEBSCH S HOME 1685 CALIFORNIA AVENUE, TURLOCK, CA 95380 PHONE: 632-6254 FOOD IS PROVIDED BY THE MEMBERS AND WE ARE REQUESTING THE FOLLOWING: A-L Breakfast type casseroles M-P Breads, rolls Q-Z All types of salads We hope to see everyone as we begin a new, exciting year. ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ AAUW OUTLOOK IS GOING DIGITAL Starting with the SUMMER 2017 issue, AAUW OUTLOOK will go digital. You ll still get the same insight about the issues that affect women and girls the most, but with more content. MAKE SURE we have your preferred email address on file, and look out for this issue in your inbox! This action was taken as the cost of printing and mailing is costly. If you do not have email, a hard copy may be mailed to you.
President s Message For Turlock/Modesto AAUW the year 2017-2018 is up and running. Mary Giventer and I, along with the rest of the Board, have amped up our hopes and expectations. The Program Planning Committee is bringing a little change-up for not only programs, but also for the monthly board meetings. We applaud and support this plan and hope you will also find added interest in being part of it all. At the membership /brunch on /Saturday, September 16, you will get the scoop on what s new for the coming year. Also, you will hear from our Tech Trek campers who will give us a glimpse into their camp experience from last summer. Bjorg will share information about our major scholarship fundraiser and let you know ways to help make it a success again this year. We encourage you to bring friends who are prospective members to the brunch. We want to grow our membership. By growing we become stronger. Our them e for the year is Join us and Made us Stronger! From your Co-President, Valerie Doherty I m happy to join Valerie in welcoming you to another year of AAUW activities. Our theme this year is Join Us, Connect and Make a Difference. We have some new ideas to help us all connect with each other, with the AAUW mission and with our community. Of course, many of our favorite traditions will continue. This is designed as a teaser come to our kick off brunch on September 16 to find out all about it. While I am always amazed at what we are able to accomplish as a small branch, I also realize we could do even more with more members. We are ALL on the membership committee so please bring a friend, relative, neighbor! As a branch we offer opportunities to connect with each other in interest groups and monthly programs and we promote educational opportunities for young women through our scholarships and Tech Trek camperships. But there is a much wider world to AAUW which some of you may not be fully aware of. Some of the money we raise each year goes to AAUW Funds. Every year, AAUW provides nearly $4 million to support women scholars and community projects that benefit women and girls. AAUW has also produced well-respected and thorough research reports; the most recent on women and student debt. While strictly non-partisan, AAUW is politically active in working to achieve public policy objectives on important issues, such as equal pay. AAUW s Action Network is a very simple and easy way we can each connect with this political activism. Subscribers receive e-mail notices when advocacy is most needed and with the on-line Two-Minute Activist it takes no time (less than two minutes) to connect with your legislators. Anyone with an email address can subscribe, by going to aauw.org. Have you ever considered an on-line book club? Take a look at the Adelante Online Book Discussion. The September book is Breaking In: The Rise of Sonia Sotomayor and the Politics of Justice. This book group features a discussion of the book with the author, Joan Biskupik, on September 6 at 4:30 PM PT. You can join this webinar by registering at aauw.org. While nothing replaces the enjoyment I get from our branch book group, this is a great opportunity to connect with AAUW women from around the country and hear the author s perspective. I would urge you to spend some time browsing the AAUW web site. The information and resources are impressive. From your Co-President, Mary Giventer 2
INTEREST GROUPS Updated, as of September 1 AAUW Interest Groups provide the opportunity for members and non-members to connect with common interests. Sections offer the opportunity to meet, talk, and develop lasting friendships. Every non-member who attends may attend 3 sessions and then is expected to join AAUW. Bridge : Meets 2 nd and 4 th Mondays at 1:30 pm. Marilynn Brunton 667,5450 Book Group: Will meet the third Monday, September 18, 7 PM at the home of Elizabeth Vestal, 1023 Woodland Dr.,., Turlock. We will be selecting books for the upcoming year. Book Bunch: 3rd Thursday, September 21, at 1:30pm at, Elizabeth Tyler, 1701 Angelene Dr., Modesto. We will be discussing Their Eyes Were Watching God. All are welcome. Please call Carol Anderson, 529-2428 for further information. Hand Crafters: Marilyn Hoobyar -602-1400 the 3 rd Wednesday, September 20 at LaMo Café, 310 E. Main St., Turlock for a 1 pm lunch and conversation about one s favorite knitting or crocheting project. After lunch, we will visit the yarn store at Needful Things to window shop and get inspired. Knitters and/or crocheters are invited to join us and share your enthusiasm about your special project. Coordinator is Marilyn Hoobyar, Knitter par excellence. RSVP Marilyn @ 602-1400. This is the first meeting. See below for regular meeting times, etc. * Card & Games: Valerie Doherty, 634-3778 - Gourmet Group: - Contact Mary Giventer or Valerie Doherty for information ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ *Hand Crafter s interest group, formerly known as Busy Fingers, will meet the 3 rd Wednesday of each mo. at 1 PM at Starbuck s 2012 E. Canal Dr. Turlock to share ideas, problem solve and work on our projects. Volunteer's do not necessarily have the time; they just have the heart 3
Yes on Measure S Turlock/Modesto Newsletter - April, 2017 The core mission of AAUW is to promote educational opportunities and equity. A strong free library system certainly furthers that mission. We are very fortunate in Stanislaus County to have a robust library system that extends over 13 branches and serves thousands of people each year. Over 85% of the funding for our libraries comes from a 1/8 percent sales tax. Measure S seeks to extend this sales tax for the next 12 years. This is not a new tax. It simply continues what we have been doing for years, but it stabilizes funding for the future. Without this tax our library system would be severely curtailed. Measure S requires a 2/3 vote to pass so we cannot take its passage for granted. For more information on Measure S, or to volunteer to help with the campaign or get a yard sign, visit the office at 1216 I St. in downtown Modesto. The office is open Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday 10 to 2 and Thursday 4 to 8. 4
2016-2017 TURLOCK- MODESTO AAUW BRANCH OFFICERS Co-Presidents-Mary Giventer, Valerie Doherty Program VP-Hanna Renning and Pat Portwood Membership VP- Beverly Schlegel Treasurer-Arlene Ison AAUW Funds VP s-bjorg Johannsdottir Secretary Sheila Younkin Public Policy - Arlene Ison Directory/Newsletter Editor-Carol Anderson C/U Partnership Committee - Hanna Renning, Carol Anderson, Sheila Younkin TURLOCK-MODESTO BRANCH OF AAUW P.O.BOX 2373 TURLOCK CA 95381 5
Vision: AAUW will be a powerful advocate and visible leader in equity and education through research, philanthropy, and measurable change in critical areas impacting the lives of women and girls. Mission: AAUW advances equity for women and girls through advocacy, education, philanthropy and research. Value Promise: By joining AAUW, you belong to a community that breaks through educational and economic barriers so that all women have a fair chance. 6