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January 2019 Number 387

EVERY ACTION COUNTS HERE

Educational Opportunities Presents Araceli Calderon, 2018-19 Fund Recipient

Please join us on January 19th to honor one of this year’s Fund scholarship recipients, Araceli Calderon. Ms. Calderon is a first generation college student, Ph.D. candidate in the Department of Spanish and Portuguese at the University of California at Irvine. She immigrated to the United States when she was ten years old where she faced socio-linguistic as well as socio-cultural challenges. The lack of understanding of the importance of higher education in her community, her position as a single mother dealing with traditional ideologies of motherhood, and her unconventional academic path have been a force behind her choice of research topic. In her dissertation entitled “Motherhood in Movement: Depictions of the Mexican Revolution in Literature, Film, and Photography,” Ms. Calderón analyzes literary and visual representations of motherhood. Her dissertation is the first major study to focus on the intersection of race, gender, class, and immigration during the Mexican Revolution.

Ms. Calderón’s commitment to the advancement of women is manifested in her research, teaching, and service. As a teacher she is a mentor for her students including women, students of color, first-generation, and so-called “at-risk” students. She also organizes and leads a dissertation-writing group, which supports women as they navigate the complexities of writing a dissertation. Her dedication has been recognized through the various prestigious awards she has received. In 2016, she received the UC-MEXUS dissertation fellowship, which allowed her to conduct archival research in Mexico City. In 2017, Ms. Calderón was the only UC graduate student selected for the Publicly Active Graduate Education (PAGE) fellowship through Imagining America. That same year, she received the Teaching Award in the Department of Spanish and Portuguese at UCI. In 2018, Ms. Calderón was awarded the competitive American Association of University Women (AAUW) Fellowship. Furthermore, Ms. Calderón was selected as a Pedagogical Fellow through the Division of Teaching Excellence and Innovation (DTEI). Despite having an unconventional educational experience, Ms. Calderón has overcome many obstacles to earn a Bachelor of Arts (2001), a Single Subject Teaching Credential (2003), and a Master of Art (2008) from California State University, Fullerton. She also earned a Master of Art (2005) in Education from National University. Currently, she is finishing her Doctor of Philosophy in Spanish at the University of California in Irvine. In her talk entitled “La negra Angustias: Alternative Depictions of Motherhood” she will discuss representations of motherhood in La negra Angustias [Black Angustias], a novel written by Francisco Rojas Gonzalez (1944). Ms. Calderon will explain how, in Mexico, official narratives of motherhood are centered on the biological mother. However, a constant theme in artistic representations of the Mexican Revolution is the absence of the biological mother, which led to an improvisation of the performance of motherhood. Ms. Calderón’s theoretical framework motherhood in movement is used to define alterations in existing Mexican maternal symbols that gave way to many different mothering agents. 1st Presbyterian Church, 2001 El Camino, Oceanside, 9:30 a.m. Refreshments: Happy Hikers and Public Policy

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AAUW MISSION STATEMENT

AAUW’s Mission is to advance equity for

women and girls through Advocacy, Education,

Philanthropy and Research.

AAUW DIVERSITY STATEMENT

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, disabilities, or class.

EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES (EO Fund)

AAUW Educational Opportunities provides funds to

advance self- development for women and to foster

equity and positive societal change.

LEGAL ADVOCACY FUND (LAF)

The AAUW Legal Advocacy Fund provides funding

and a support system for women seeking judicial

redress for sexual discrimination.

CARLSBAD-OCEANSIDE-VISTA BRANCH

President for 2018-2019 LYNDA DANIELS,

619-708-8748

Pres. Elect: DOREEN ROBINSON 760-419-8392

Elected Board Members:

SALLY CUMMINS & WANDA FULLER, Programs VPs

JANET SHANNON & DENISE TRUETT, Membership VP

SEENA TRIGAS & DEBBY PARKS, Educational Opp. VPs

CAROL HILTON & ELVA VOLLBRECHT, LAF VPs

JANET BRYANT & ELLIE BURTON, Co-Secretaries

BELLE JOHNSON BOHN, Treasurer

Appointed Board Members and Committee Chairs:

Communications: KATHI HARPER

Public Policy – REBECCA GRESH & LEE WHIPPLE

Parliamentarian: CHARLENE WILLIAMSON

Bylaws: DEE PORTER

Web Master: EMILY HARDY

IBC Rep: BETH MASON

Scholarship: MARDI MUSICK, WANDA DOWNER & ELLIE

BURTON

Directory: DOREEN ROBINSON & BELLE BOHN

Historian: CAROLYN RODOSTA

Sunshine: MARY LOU HENRY

Membership Treasurer & ACTION Circulation:SUE MITCHELL

ACTION Editor: AMY SHANNON

COV Website: cov-ca.aauw.net

COV E-mail: aauw.cov@gmail.com

State Website: aauw-ca.org

National Website: aauw.org

President’s Message

EACH ACTION COUNTS HERE!! Happy New Year! 2019 is going to be a challenging year for AAUW. We have many projects planned and many fun things to accomplish as well. As our AAUW State meeting is April 6th, right here in San Diego, I am encouraging all members interested in leadership skills to please register and attend. It promises to be a great event, as our own Kathi Harper is the State VP of Programs and is organizing the event. Let’s show her our support! More information will follow in the coming months.

Forty three of forty five members of our sister branch in Paradise, California

lost their homes in the devastating wildfires last year. We are helping with

gifts cards from Home Depot, Lowe’s, grocery stores, etc. which can be

donated to them. If you happen to receive a gift card this holiday season

that you will not use, please pay it forward to our stricken members in

Paradise. You can give them to Kathi Harper for delivery.

This time of year may be difficult for some of our members so I encourage

you to reach out to one another and offer to be with those that may be

alone.

To a great AAUW Branch – Have a Happy and Healthy New Year!

Lynda

News from State Kathi Harper is delighted to announce that

thanks to the generosity of our members,

she has just sent off $900 worth of gift cards

to our sisters in Paradise who lost their

homes to the recent fires. You guys rock!

Members Make a Difference for the Holidays at

Solutions for Change

In keeping with our Social Justice commitment to work with the Homeless

Women population in our community, eight members made and served

breakfast to residents at Solutions for Change in Vista on Christmas morning.

The facilities were festive, the food was yummy, the kids were entertained with

balloon animals and presents from Mrs. Claus (Zoraya de la Bastida), and the

residents were very appreciative.

Members Lynda Daniels, Carolyn Rodosta, Kathi Harper, Beth Mason, Janet

Shannon, Carol Hilton, Zoraya de la Bastida and Amy Shannon take a minute

from their serving duties to pose for a picture at the Solutions for Change

Christmas Breakfast.

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Interest Groups

BRIDGE GROUPS - We currently have groups that meet at 12:30 on the first Monday, and first and second Thursdays of each month. If you are interested in being on the sub list for any of these groups please contact Wanda Downer

at bwdowner@cox.net. DINING ABOUT - With the New Year we will be back to our dinners. We will try to plan one for the second Sunday in January. Sue Howe will send out an e-mail with information when the time gets closer. Hope you have all recovered from the holidays and will be ready to get together for our next dinner. Let Sue know if you would like to be added to our group, suehowe@sbcglobal.net.

DRAMA DIVAS -Meets the second Thursday of the month, at 1:00 pm at the home of Kay Riley: 4024 Crescent Pt. Rd. in Carlsbad. Next meeting is on January 10th, and we are reading "Children of a Lesser God" by Mark Medoff. EXPLORING CALIFORNIA – Will be meeting on Monday, January 21st at 9:30 am, at the home of Doreen Robinson. Malinda Whitelaw and Ele Lavender will co-hostess. Topics are: Aquaduct Cities (S.F. and L.A.) from Material Dreams by Sue Mitchell; Cultists and Health Seekers from Gold in the Sun, ch. 2 by Joyce King; and Malinda will lead the group discussion on star-crossed lovers Amatil and Olana. Contact Doreen, at 760-941-3367 or Jan Boysen, coordinator, at 760-631-7055.

GREAT DECISIONS – Will resume in January to begin our new year of great discussions, with an organizational meeting on Wednesday, January 16th at 6:00 pm at Kathi Harper’s home. Manuals will be distributed, and topics and hostessing assignments will be made. If you have not yet paid for your manual, please be sure to bring cash or a check for $28.30. If you are not currently signed up and would like to join this group to explore foreign policy questions and challenges of the day, let Kathi know ASAP. Great Decisions meets on the 3rd Wednesday of every month except July, August and December at 6:00 pm.

HAPPY HIKERS- Last month, Dec. 1st, on a beautiful, mostly sunny day, a small group of hikers joined leader Denise Truett for a beautiful walk in the Elfin Forest Recreational Preserve. On Saturday, Jan. 5th, the planned hike will be close by in Guajome Regional Park off the 76 Highway, east of College Avenue. There

is free parking near the corner of Old Ranch Rd. and Guajome Lake Road. We’ll gather at that corner at 9:30 am to enjoy the varied plants, terrain and animals this county park and lake have to offer. The paths are smooth and wide, with a few hills. Most of the trail is in the open, so bring a hat and water and wear comfortable hiking attire. Contact Belle Johnson Bohn, bjbohn1@mac.com; or 619-895-7678 if you’d like to join us for this event. We hope to see you there!

LUNCH BUNCH- By all accounts, the December 7th lunch at 333 Pacific was a merry event for all who attended. The next scheduled gathering, on Friday, January 4th will take place at 11:45 am at the Canyons at the Crossings, 5800 The Crossings Drive, Carlsbad, off of Palomar Airport Rd. The Canyons Restaurant, with expansive views of the Pacific Ocean, is located inside the magnificently designed The Crossings Club House. The varied menu includes appetizers, soups, salads and sandwiches, with prices ranging from $7 for soup to $15 for sandwich plates. There is plenty of free parking near the entrance. To reserve your place at the table, contact Belle Johnson Bohn, bjbohn1@mac.com; or 619-895-7678.

MAH JONGG- Will meet on Wednesday, January 9th at 1:00 pm. Contact Nelle Hefner if you plan to attend.

MARTHA STEWART DROP-OUTS- Will have no function in January (if someone would like to host Sunday, January 27th please let Renny Dowling know).

MOSTLY BOOKS- Last month the reading group enjoyed an interesting and stimulating conversation of Small Great Things, by Jodi Picoult, which tackled complex and serious issues surrounding race relations. In a complete change of pace, we’ll meet in January to share our favorite event from the unique pin collection memoir of former Secretary of State, Madeleine Albright., called Read My Pins. This is a delightful, often humorous series of short recollections of events focused on the pins she chose to wear to make political and personal statements involving State meetings and events during her years as Secretary of State. The book includes impressive photos of these often magnificent pins. We’ll meet on Tuesday, January 22nd at 1:00 pm, at the home of Ele Lavender. Pick out a favorite one of Dr. Albright’s pins to discuss, and wear your own special pin to share if you’d like. Please RSVP directly to Ele Lavender, 480-518-0428 by text or phone call, so she can adequately plan.

MYSTERY BOOKS – Will meet on Monday, January 7 at 1 pm at Glea Citron's home, 4915 Refugio Ave, Carlsbad. Our book for the month is Death at La Fenice by Donna Leon. Please RSVP to Glea at 310-293-5418, glcitron@pacbell.net

SCRABBLE – Meets at 1 pm on the second Tuesday of the month (January 8th) at Lynda Daniels’s home.

WRITING WOMEN - Will meet Saturday, January 12th at 1 pm at the home of Leslie Clark. For more information about the group, please contact Leslie at 520-266-0002 phone or text, or by email at fltc6585@gmail.com

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Left to Right: Sue Mitchell, Jeanne Gruenwald, and Adrianne Hakes showed their holiday spirit; Guest of honor Diahann Johnson sang some festive holiday music; members enjoyed visiting before lunch; the guest of honor table; member donations to Solutions for Change; Sally Cummins introduced the guest of honor; the Treasure Table raised funds for Tech Trek; raffle winner, Malinda Whitelaw; Mother/Daughter, Amy Shannon and Kathi Harper posed in front of the beautiful Christmas tree in the foyer of the El Camino Country Club at the annual holiday luncheon on December 15th.

Annual Holiday Luncheon

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At Your Service

Public Policy

The Public Policy Committee has chosen for its Social Justice Project this year “Homelessness among Women in North County.” Here is some interesting information about the homeless problem here in San Diego County (2017 statistics):

1. 9116 identified homeless. This was up 5% over 2016.

2. 69% of the homeless were men, 29% women and 25

transgender.

3. 31% of the identified homeless are chronically

homeless.

4. 39% of the identified homeless self-reported mental

health issues.

5. 57% of the identified homeless were between the

ages of 25 and 54, with 28% between the ages of 55

and 74.

The Public Policy Committee is working with Solutions for Change of North County to help us better understand this issue, and determine steps membership can take to help. At Solutions for Change, the emphasis is on working with North County homeless women with children, through a long-term program of providing housing, workforce development, life skills, counseling, and youth and teen programs. Solutions for Change moves families from dysfunctional to functional and stable.

Paul Webster, Vice President of Solution Enterprises, has graciously consented to speak to AAUW-COV at our General Meeting on Saturday, February 16, 2019. He is going to speak about the plight of homeless women in North County, the root causes of their homelessness, and how Solutions for Change has achieved a 93% success rate in permanently ending homelessness for the women in its program. He will also speak to us about opportunities to help these women and their children. This promises to be a most educational and interesting talk so be sure to mark your calendars and attend.

Thank you COV for all of your donations to Solutions for Change. Becky Gresh dropped off all the pots and pans; blankets and sheets; craft supplies; and kid’s snacks on Tuesday, December 18th, and everybody at the site was thrilled! We had to have several volunteers help bring in the many donations, and Kate Andrews, the Outreach Coordinator, said the gifts would be used for their holiday “shopping” gala on Friday, December 21st. From the donations Solutions For Change receives, kids will select gifts for parents and parents will select gifts for their kids, so that way everyone can participate in holiday gift giving. Thank you again for your generosity COV!

Legal Advocacy Fund

Title IX, Some Background “No person in the United states shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance.” “For the purposes of this title, an educational institution means any public or private school, preschool through higher education, including vocational schools.

Through the Legal Advocacy Fund, AAUW has been a Friend of the Court in many cases involving Title IX suits.

Some background... Title IX was part of Public Law 92-318, signed by President Richard Nixon on June 23, 1972. The intent and content of the total package was to amend three major Education Laws passed during Lyndon Johnson’s presidency. These laws were education financial aid packages covering kindergarten through higher education. Title IX was new. It can be considered a necessary, enabling civil rights addition.

“How Title IX is enforced,” to be continued next month……

Communications

Thanks to all of you who completed the Communications survey. It looks like 100% of our members get their COV news from our newsletter, and the Comm team is thrilled to know that all of you are reading it. Not so happy to hear is that virtually none of our members look at our website, with many of you reporting you don’t even know we have one, and that only a couple of you catch us on Facebook. Stay tuned for some exciting changes to the newsletter, and a lunch and learn on “Navigating Cyber Space” from our own Emily Hardy. Details to follow.

Tech Trek

Thanks to hard work of our TT Funding Committee and the generosity of our members, we are only $1000 short of our goal for sending 16 girls to camp next year. If you know of a local (within COV area) business that you think might be willing to help, let Kathi Harper know and someone from the committee will contact them right away.

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Saturday,January 26, 2019

Handlery Hotel San Diego

Presidio Room

11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Cost $38 Meal includes ~ Fruit Salad, Rolls & Butter,

Chicken Piccata, Garlic & Parsley Potatoes, Market Vegetables Carrot Cake, Coffee, Hot Tea and Iced Tea

or Chef’s choice for Vegetarian

Discounted parking cost: $3.00

Tell them you are there for the SDIBC luncheon

Reservation deadline: Jan 22, 2019

Send reservations to: Pamela Meyer, SDIBC Treasurer

Questions? Call 619-855-4071

See reservation form next page

AAUW San Diego Interbranch Council

Annual Interbranch Luncheon

Featuring: Hannah Cohen

Remarkable Women of San Diego:

Pioneers, Visionaries and

Innovators

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Print this page and fill out for reservations

Mail this reservation form to:

Pamela Meyer, SDIBC Treasurer

11894 Caminito Corriente

San Diego, CA 92128

Make check out to: AAUW/SDIBC

Please submit one form for each member of the branch.

Your Name _____________________________ and non AAUW guest’s names:

_______________________, _______________________, _________________________

Name of Branch ____________________________________________

Branch position ____________________________________________

State Position _____________________________________________

Email address: _____________________________________________

(in case we need to contact you)

Number of reservations: _________ Amount enclosed: ____________

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Bridge 12:30 pm

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Lunch Bunch

11:45 am @

Canyons at

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Happy Hikers

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Mystery Books 1

pm @ Glea’s

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Scrabble 1

pm @ Lynda’s

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Mah Jongg 1

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Bridge 12:30 pm

Drama Divas 1

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Writing

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Dining About

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Board Meeting

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Great

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General

Meeting 9:30

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Exploring CA

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Mostly Books

1 pm @ Ele’s

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IBC Luncheon

11 am @ The

Handlery Hotel

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MSDO –

Needs

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PERIODICAL

January 2019