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December/January Volume 29, No. 2 December/January 2018
Prickly Pear Postings
January General Meeting
Meet our Advertisers
2
Evening Book Club
Afternoon Book Club
3
International Dinner
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4
Singles
Lunch Bunch
Afternoon Bridge
Mah Johgg
Note from the Editor
5
Local Scholarship News 6
Great Decisions
Directory update
7
Community Action 8
Co-President’s Message submitted by Tillie Fortner
AAUW Events
Dec. 4 & Jan 8 Afternoon Bridge
Dec 11 & Jan 8 Afternoon Book Club
Dec 12 & Jan 9 Evening Book Club
Jan 10 Board Meeting
Dec 14 & Jan 11 Singles
Jan 15 General Meeting
Jan 24 Lunch Bunch
Dec 29 & Jan 22 Mah Jongg
Jan 24 Great Decisions
February 19th International Dinner
In This Issue
In my first message as your Co-President, I hardly know what to
say. I am really excited and a bit hesitant of taking on such an im-
portant position. I do hope that I will be helpful, with my wonder-
ful Co-President, Toni Corrigan, and a board of officers who are
talented, efficient, and skillful, make this year 2017-2018 an exciting
and informative year for all of us
Our main goal is to have programs and activities that will empower
women and girls to have a more fulfilling life. There is so much to
be done concerning equal pay for women and protection for wom-
en and girls from sexual harassment. I know that I do not have the
answers to all of your questions, but I will do my best to support
all of you in whatever activities or programs you may have pre-
pared for us.
I attended the National Convention in Washington DC, June, 2017.
In the workshops and dialogue sessions that I attended, I listened
to projects from other states and branches. I was able to get some
new ideas. I know that we already have good programs and activi-
ties but, we can always use new ideas from other branches and the
State AAUW. AS you already know, I welcome any suggestions
and advice that you may have for me. Please don’t think that I will
be insulted because I really have so much to learn from all of you.
Let’s make this an exciting and wonderful year 2017-2018 and have
lots of FUN!
Toni Corrigan and Joyce Ellenbecker stuffing the Red Enve-lopes (for the Holiday Luncheon and AAUW fundraiser) at Cheryl Pullan’s house.
The dinner is Satur-day, Dec. 2nd in the Saguaro Room at CW at 11:00 a.m.
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Meet Our Advertisers
JANUARY GENERAL MEETING
Jodi Liggett is the Vice President for Public Affairs for Planned Parenthood Arizona, where she oversees re-productive health and rights policy objectives, and manages the work of Planned Parenthood Advocates of Arizona, the separate organization that educates voters and candidates for public office.
Liggett brings an unusual breadth of experience and knowledge to her work. She most recently served as senior policy advisor for Phoenix Mayor Greg Stanton where she was instrumental in two of Phoenix’s most significant achievements: housing every chronically homeless veteran-the first city in the nation to do so, and the passage of Phoenix’s equal pay ordinance. She has a continuing role in Phoenix as chair of the Phoenix Women’s Commission. Liggett is the former CEO of the Arizona Foundation for Women and currently chairs their board. In state government Liggett served as Senior Policy Advisor to Arizona Governor Jane Dee Hull and as legislative staff in the Arizona House. Her message at our Monday, January 15 general meeting will focus on women’s
rights in the Trump era. She will focus on a lot of the non-legislative behind-the-scenes policy changes that are having devastating effects on women
Tuesday, December 12th
Our book club will meet on December 12 at 6:30 for our annual holiday potluck. Please
bring an Hors D'Oeuvers, appetizer or snack to share. We will meet at Sue Garretson's in Ironwood.
(24655 S. Ribbonwood (480 802 0894, [email protected]) please RSVP to Sue. The book selection is "Tribe,"
by Sebastian Jungar which will be discussed by Janet Bideaux. Visitors or new members are welcome.
Tuesday, January 9th
The Evening Book Club will meet on January 9 at 7:00 at Judy Manley's in Cottonwood 26429 S. Beech
Creek Drive please. RSVP to Judy at (480 833 0944, [email protected]) Our book selection is the" Elephant
Company," by Vicki Coke. The discussion leader will be Judy Baur.
Interest leader: Barb St Peter
Monday, December 11th The afternoon book club will meet December 11 at 11:30 at the home of Holly DeVinck 9133
east Crystal Dr. It is the annual holiday luncheon. Our book is in keeping with the season- Lowcountry Christ-mas by M. Monroe.The discussion leader is Toni Corrigan. As is our custom for December each member will bring an unwrapped book to be given to the San Marcos school library. Please email Holly RSVP [email protected] or call at 480 8952083.
Monday, January 8th Our January meeting will be at the home of Karen Heitman 25443 S. Spring Creek Rd, PV. This month we will be reading the English classic Wuthering Heights by E. Bronte. Our discussion leader is Marcia Wagoner. Please RSVP Karen by phone - 480 883 7633. Visitors are always welcome, as well as interested future mem-bers.
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AFTERNOON BOOK CLUB
Singles at
Singing Panda
In November
The Evening Book Club
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AAUW INTERNATIONAL DINNER AND SCHOLARSHIP FUNDRAISER
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Mondays, Dec. 4th & Jan. 8th
Our AAUW Afternoon Bridge will meet on Dec 4th &
Jan 8th at 1:00 P.M. in the Saguaro Room at the
Cottonwood Clubhouse. Everyone on my list will be e-
mailed a week in advance asking for your reservation
to play. Each time we play we contribute $3 to the
AAUW Funds as well as $.50 for prize
money. New members are welcome.
Please call if you have questions.
Contact Janet Cox 480-332-0342
NOTE FROM THE EDITOR Thanks to all of the contributors to our AAUW Prickly Pear Postings. Due Dates for 2018: Feb/Mar/Spring deadline January 15th Apr/Summer deadline March 15th Send articles & pictures to prickly. pear.postings@ gmail.com in WORD. Meanwhile, happy holidays and best wishes for 2018. Karen Shaffer
LUNCH BUNCH
SINGLES
2017/2018 AAUW Singles Thursdays, Dec. 14th & Jan. 11th 2nd Thursday of each month , 5:30 p.m Good food and even better conver-
sation. If you are a single AAUW member, plan to join us each month. The hostess plans the location and an email is sent with the information. If you would like to join us, please contact Karen
MAH JONGG December 29th and January 22nd
The December Mah Jongg falls on Christmas Day, so we will meet on Fri-day December 29 at the Palo Verde Restaurant for lunch at 11:45 and members coming for the game should be there at 1:00. Please bring your set and RSVP to the email sent the week before from the interest leader. The January 22 meeting of the Mah Jong group will meet at Palo Verde Restaurant at 11:45 for lunch and play MJ at 1:00. Please bring your set and RSVP to the email sent out the week before the event. Interest leaders: Madeleine Lutz & Barb St. Peter
CORRECTION TO THE 2017 SCHOLARSHIP AWARD
Nancy Andrews wants us to know that the award to
Lynette Taleno last spring was $1500 (not $1000).
AFTERNOON AAUW BRIDGE
In December we will take part in the Annual Holiday Luncheon on Saturday, December 2nd. In January lunch will be at the Trattoria D’Amico in Ahwatukee. Wed. Jan. 24th Please be sure to Contact Diane Beatty at [email protected] at least two days prior to the event so she can make reservations for the group. Also let Diane know if you wish to carpool. All lunch reservations are made for 11:30 A.M. Carpool meeting times vary. We meet in the Ed. Center/Medical Center parking lot on the corner of the lot closest to Alma School Rd. and Riggs Rd. intersection. On February 16 we will go to Lon’s in Phoenix. More details later. Submitted by Diane Beatty
SEV AAUW Board members at the Oakwood Library:
Ruth Rees,
Cynthia Cantor,
Cheryl Pullan,
Marjorie Wright
Donna Haugland and
co-president Toni Corrigan
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LOCAL SCHOLARSHIP NEWS
The jewelry party held on Nov. 4th was quite a success! There were twenty members who attended, and also about 20 friends or neighbors. There was a large assortment of jewelry from which to choose and Sarah, our “Queen of Bling” was very helpful. Helen Semple’s house was a lovely venue; many were happy to relax on the patio, have punch and a cookie baked by Susan Decker, Joyce Ellenbecker, Ann Slattery, and Karen Heitman and visit with Margaret Horn, who was able to be there. Early estimates are that we earned in excess of $800 for our local scholarship fund. Some people are ordering on line, so Sa-rah didn’t have an exact amount yet. Since this was our major fundraiser for local scholarships this year, we’re thankful to all members who participated. If you are someone who opts to send a check instead, it’s not too late to do so. Just make the check out to AAUWSEVB , and be sure to write “local scholarships” in the detail line. Ruth Rees Nancy Andrews Local Scholarship committee
Correction to 2017-18 AAUW Directory Decker, Susan 480-772-6400 1619 E Redfield Rd., Tempe 85283 Tempe Rocky Mountain College (MT) BA-Educ Mont. State Univ, MA-Educ. [email protected] Peterson, Janice, email arc—[email protected] (Note: two dashes are needed)
Additions to 2017-18 AAUW Directory
Cherry, Margaret (Peggy) 602-903-4601 23920 S Berrybrook Dr., Sun Lakes 85248 (c) 408-393-3412
Arizona State Univ., BA OW [email protected]
Eshpeter, Melinda 480-802-1517
9127 E Olive Ln S., Sun Lakes, 85248 SLCC Clark County (NV) Comm. College, AS-Ofc, Adm
Duffy, Patricia 562-900-4916 9902 E Watford Way, Sun Lakes, AZ 85248 CW
Cal State Univ LA, BA-Liberal Arts, MA-Education [email protected]
PICTURES, PICTURES, PICTURES
WE NEED PICTURES!
Please send them to:
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GREAT DECISIONS
Wednesday, January 24th
The Great Decisions Program is sponsored by the Foreign Policy Association (FPA).
The FPA promotes awareness and informed opinions on US policy and global issues.
Each month the group selects one of the current year’s topics for discussion and one of the members
facilitates the discussion. Meetings are held one Wednesday a month at 3 p.m. in one of the member’s homes.
The annual cost of materials for 2018 will be $30.00 which covers the cost of a book for each member
and a DVD which is viewed by the group during the meeting. Cynthia Cantor is handling book orders and
checks should be mailed to her.
The upcoming schedule is as follows:
December (no meeting)
January 24 Topic: Saudi Arabia (from 2017 book)
Leader: Joyce Ellenbecker
Host: Karen Heitman
If you plan to attend the January 24 meeting, please contact Karen Heiman no later than noon, Mon-
day, January 22. Her email is [email protected] and phone number 480 833 7633.
If you are interested in joining the group or would like more information , call or email Holly DeVinck
or Carmen Otero.
COME JOIN US IN THE FUN OF COMMUNITY SERVICE
TOP 10 REASONS TO VOLUNTEER
#1: You make a difference.
#2. Volunteering encourages civic responsibility.
#3. You get a chance to give back.
#4. You learn a lot.
#5.Volunteering strengthens your community.
#6. It promotes personal growth and self esteem.
#7. It brings people together.
#8.Volunteers gain professional experience.
#9.It saves resources.
#10. It's good for you.
IF YOU WANT MORE INFORMATION ON OPPORTUNITIES IN OUR COMMUNITY, PLEASE LET ME TALK WITH
Contact Karen Shaffer. Editor
Regarding future dates & deadlines
AAUW National Website
www.aauw.org
AAUW Arizona State Website
www.aauwarizona.org
COMMUNITY ACTION
Belly dancing performed by
Amy Andrews, member of SEV AAUW
at Byblo’s Restaurant In Tempe
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