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December 2016 - February 2017 A Quarterly Publication Del Mar-Leucadia Branch, Founded 1955
Branch events are held at the Encinitas Community Center, 1140 Oakcrest Drive, Encinitas, CAAll branch programs are open to the public. Light refreshments served. Visit our branch website for more
December First Friday Social
We Have “S’No Worries” Let’s celebrate the start of the holiday season
Spouses, partners, and friends welcome Refer to our branch website
‘Members Only” section for all contact information
“Besos de Coco” trio in concert .An all-female trio of guitar, bass and tap/percussion,
presenting a wide-ranging mix of Brazilian, classical, jazz, and more
JANUARY PROGRAM (Note special day and time) Sunday, January 15, 2017
Reception 4 – 4:30 pm Concert 4:30 - 5:30 pm Encinitas Community Center
1140 Oakcrest Park Dr. Encinitas 92024 Benefiting AAUW Fund, which supports Tech Trek Science Camps for Girls, $tart $mart pay negotiation workshops, and other programs promoting equity and education for
women and girls.
One Branch, One Book Saturday, February 11, 2017
10:00 - Noon San Diego is among the most active child sex
trafficking areas in the U.S. Join us for this important discussion.
Will it be easy? NO
Will it be inspiring? YES
Prepare for this conversation by reading: Somebody’s Daughter: The Hidden Story of America’s Prostituted Children and the Battle to Save Them by Julian Sher
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President’s Message Linda Quinby
The recent divisive political season and election results have left many around the country feeling discouraged and even fearful. I’ve been asked what it means, and what we can do. Here are some of the thoughts I shared at our November meeting.
First, I am grateful and comforted to work and to share friendship with all of you!
Why? Because equity is still an issue, because we lift each other up, because our voices and actions are needed now as much as ever, and because together our voices are stronger and our actions more effective.
On that note, thank you to our Get-Out-the-Vote Team led by Arleen von Schlieder, Marcy Llamas Senese, and Donna Lilly, who spoke to over 500 people at MiraCosta San Elijo campus, registering voters and encouraging young people to vote.
And thanks to our members who worked with with the League of Women Voters to educate voters and get out the vote!
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AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF UNIVERSITY WOMEN
DEL MAR- LEUCADIA BRANCH, INC.
P.O.BOX 543 SOLANA BEACH, CA 92075
http://delmarleucadia-ca.aauw.net
Check out our upcoming events:
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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, disability or class.
Mission Statement AAUW advances equality for women and girls through advocacy, education, philanthropy, leadership and research.
AAUW's Value Promise: "By joining AAUW, you belong to a community that breaks through educational and economic barriers so that all women and girls have a fair chance.":
AAUW Del Mar-Leucadia Branch is a tax-exempt not-for-profit
501(c)3 corporation. Your contribution is
tax-deductible!
Information for the newsletter may be submitted by the 15th of the month prior to the month
of publication at: [email protected]
INSIDE
Page 1…Upcoming Branch Meetings Page 2…President’s Message; Branch Information Page 3…Public Policy Update; $tart $mart; Board of Directors Page 4…Hello New Members!; Branch Buzz; Charitable Giving through Amazon Page 5…Special Interest Events Calendar Page 6…Membership Matters; January 15th Mid-Winter Breeze with Besos de Cocoa
2016-2017
Board of Directors
Executive Board Linda Quinby
President
Sharon Corbett-Parry Vice President
Bobbi Karnes Secretary
Katherine White Treasurer
Directors
Jackie Stone Membership
Fran Miller Programs
Andrea Henne Public Policy
Norelynn Pion-Goureau Publicity
Barbara Bladen College Scholarships
& IBC Rep
Betty Reed Tech Trek
& Webmaster
Marcelina Llamas Senese & Arleen von Schlieder
College/University Partnership
Laura E. Pasquale Editor
Public Policy Update Andrea Henne, EdD, Public Policy Director
Action Needed by December 5 on AAUW’s Public Policy Program
AAUW’s Public Policy Program is important because it drives our organization’s efforts at the national, state, and local levels. Now through December 5, 2016, members are encouraged to comment on the biannual recommendations of the AAUW Public Policy Committee and propose changes to the ballot in the AAUW national election next spring:
1. Go to http://www.aauw.org/resource/national-election/. When you click on .Comment on the Public Policy Program, you’ll be directed to a Login page that asks for your Member ID and Password.
2. Read the current AAUW Public Policy Program (PPP) at https://svc.aauw.org/recore/omoVote/2017_19_Public_Policy_Program.pdf and review the proposed changes. Or email Andrea Henne at [email protected] for a copy of the PPP.
3. Click on the dropdown menu to select the paragraph of the PPP that you would like to comment on.
4. Click Go. 5. On the comment page, scroll through the proposals that have already been posted,
if any, and then type your proposal in the comment box. 6. Click Submit
You can also comment on other proposals, withdraw your proposal, or ask to be kept informed when someone comments on a particular proposal.
2017 AAUW NATIONAL
ELECTION one member, one vote
$tart $mart Marcy Llamas Senese and Arleen von Schlieder (Co-Liaisons for College/University Partnerhips)
Greetings from your College/University Liaisons! We are proud to let you know of our recent activities and successes. According to the AAUW web site, Start Smart workshops are “designed to empower women with the skills and confidence to successfully negotiate their salary and benefits packages.”
As we reported to you in the Fall newsletter, MiraCosta College became our branch’s first college/university partner last fall. At a follow-up meeting with Kate and Cynthia Rice, Associate Dean of Student Services, announced MiraCosta’s intention to acquire a 3-year license for hosting unlimited Start Smart workshops on the MiraCosta campus!
The first of these workshops was held on Friday, Nov. 18 at the Oceanside campus, led by Donna Lilly, branch member and national AAUW College/University Relations Co-Chair. Many thanks to Donna Lilly for attending meetings with us, facilitating a workshop, and using her contacts to secure facilitators!
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Two New Members!
As you are participating in our upcoming events, be sure to introduce yourself and welcome our two newest members! They are Angela D’Amico and Michele McNeil. Their contact information will be coming to you in a members-only e-blast shortly. Remember to add them to your membership directory.
If you have a prospective member or need more information about becoming a member of AAUW Del Mar-Leucadia Branch, visit our website http://delmarleucadia-ca.aauw.net and select CLICK HERE to contact Jackie Stone at [email protected]
BRANCH BUZZ Congratulations to Linda Fogerson, who is retiring the end of this year
as MiraCosta College Foundation Executive Director. Linda was instrumental establishing our branch endowed scholarship for nursing
students.
Charitable Giving through Amazon! Our branch website http://delmarleucadia-ca.aauw.net enables you to help support our programs just by clicking on the Amazon button displayed on our home page and then continuing to make your purchases.As an Amazon associate member, our branch earns 6.5 % monthly for your purchases and the purchases of your friends and family, but you must go to our website first and then connect through the “In association with Amazon” button. An additional way to support us is through Amazon’s Smile Program which earns just .5% quarterly.
Last quarter, our branch received $320.61donations through the Amazon program! Thank you for your support!!!
$tart $mart (Continued from pg. 3)
On Wednesday, Nov. 30th, another workshop will be held from 12:55-1:55 p.m. on the San Elijo campus, led by Catherine Matsumoto of Cal State San Marcos, a trained AAUW facilitator. MiraCosta’s goal will be to train others on their campus as facilitators for future workshops. If you are interested in becoming a Start Smart workshop facilitator, please go to the AAUW national web site, which has links for upcoming training webinars: mailto:http://www.aauw.org/what-we-do/salary-negotiation-workshops/facilitator/
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S M T W Th F S
Branch calendar now on website! For the latest updates and information, go to our branch website at http://delmarleucadia-ca.aauw.net/ and click on Calendar under Activities at top, or on Branch Calendar under Get Involved in right-hand sidebar. Check the calendar when scheduling events to avoid conflicts. Provide updates to Linda Quinby, Betty Reed, or Andrea Henne.
Seacrest Project: Our highly successful Timely Topics discussion series at Seacrest Village retirement community is taking on hiatus for a couple months, for the holidays and to regroup. If you are interested in participating – by presenting a topic, coordinating presentations, or preparing flyers for the residents – please contact Linda Quinby.
Out-to-Lunch Bunch: Locations for the next three OTL Bunch outings are Dec. 8, Le Papagayo, Encinitas; Jan. 12, The Craftsman Tavern, Encinitas; and Feb. 9, Dini’s Bistro, Carlsbad. Join us for one or more of these fun, casual, no-host lunches at local restaurants. All members and friends are welcome. RSVP to Karen Vanderwerken one day ahead so we know how big a table to get.
IBC Luncheon: The annual luncheon of the San Diego InterBranch Council will take place on Saturday, January 28th, from 11:30 to 2:00. This luncheon is open to members of all San Diego County Branches. The speaker will be Anne Hoiberg, Activist and Change Maker, speaking on “AAUW Women and the Women’s Suffrage Movement.” The flyer and reservation form is available on our website: http://delmarleucadia-ca.aauw.net/. Click link at top of home page.
AAUW BRIDGE GROUPS ARE RE-FORMING! A number of you have expressed an interest in reviving our bridge groups. Well, let’s do it! If you are interested, please contact Jackie Stone at [email protected] before January 1st.
TECH TREK VOLUNTEERS ARE WANTED! Ten volunteers are needed for interviews with Tech Trek STEM camp applicants. Typically, the interviews are held in March at one of five middle schools in our district. If you are new, you will be paired with someone who has been through the interview experience before. It’s a fun and rewarding experience!. Contact Betty Reed ([email protected]) for details.
IN ADDITION… Nominating Committee: Yes, we’re coming up on that time again. We need three volunteers to put together a slate of officers for 2017-2018. Some of the current Board members are likely to continue and they can help with suggestions, so it’s not as daunting as it may seem. We need to vote on the nominating committee members by February, and will vote on the slate of officers in April. Contact Linda Quinby to serve your branch through this important and time-limited task that you can do from home.
Name Badges: Tired of fussing with sticky labels at AAUW events? Customized, durable plastic name badges with the AAUW logo are available through ShopAAUW on the national website. Only $8 for pin clasp, $10 for magnetic clasp. Shipping is free! Customize with your name and Del Mar-Leucadia Branch. Go to: http://aauw.source4.com/b2c/ProductInfo.asp?Category=1576&Itm=131042
SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS PLEASE SEE BRANCH DIRECTORY FOR GROUP DESCRIPTIONS AND THE CONTACT’S EMAIL &
PHONE NUMBER
Membership Matters Jackie Stone, Membership
Congratulations! YOU ARE ON THE MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE! You…yes, YOU, the branch member, are a vital part of our efforts to grow our membership and help our branch thrive!Here’s how you can be a PRIZE-WINNING member and have fun as you do your part to help AAUW DML grow:
Beginning in January, start submitting your leads for prospective new members to membership chair, Jackie Stone. Just give her the contact information and she will do the follow-up.
For each lead you submit to her (regardless of whether it results in a new member), you will receive a ticket to be entered in our contest. At the installation and recognition meeting in June, two winners will be recognized and awarded with prizes: the member who provided the most leads and the member whose ticket is randomly chosen from all those who provided leads!
So JOIN IN THE SPIRIT of this push to make our branch GROW!
AND an added bonus: All new members who join between January 1 and June 1, 2017, will be paid up through June 2018! So, the sooner they join, the longer they have to enjoy the rewards of AAUW membership.
Start now: Who do you know who might be a prospective member? Neighbors, friends, colleagues, new acquaintances? Pass it along and be our champion!
January15thMid-WinterTropicalBreezewithBesosdeCoco
Anall-femaletrioofguitar,bass,andpercussion/tap,presenCngawide-rangingmixofBrazilian,classical,jazz,andmore!!!
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President’s Message (Continued from pg. 1)
Some hopeful signs for the future:
• Nationally, voters aged 18 to 29 voted overwhelmingly for a message of equity and inclusiveness;
• There will be 21 women in the Senate, the most ever, plus a record number of women of color;
• Many states enacted legislation on AAUW-supported issues, including: raising the minimum wage (ME, CO, WA, AZ), instituting paid sick leave (WA & AZ), defeating a school voucher system (which often divert funds from already under-funded public school systems) (MO), automatically registering voters (AK), and supporting community college funding and improving health coverage (CA);
• And, the bond issue for our own MiraCosta College passed!
So now, we go back to work…
…encouraging and empowering women and girls, giving them the skills and tools to make a difference. Working together locally, regionally, and nationally, through our programs and outreach that support education and equity, including:
• Local college scholarships and Tech Trek, supported by your donations;
• National programs like
o NCCWSL, that trains young leaders and encourages them to run for office,
o $tart $mart and Work $mart, that teach students and working women to negotiate their pay so they don’t start behind and stay behind, aiming to achieve pay equity “one workshop at a time;” and
o our State and National public policy advocates who lobby for legislation to ensure equity and education for all women and girls.
You can feel proud that all of these programs are supported by our dues, as well as donations to our national endowment, the AAUW Fund.
I encourage you to find your voice and your passion.
Get involved in political action, make a donation - become empowered! Share the AAUW message with a friend or stranger. Action makes a difference – for ourselves and for all women and girls.
Linda
