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CALENDAR OF UPCOMING EVENTS
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NAMED GIFT HONOREE NOMINATIONS DUE MARCH 10th
The nomination period for this year’s Named Gift Honoree has been extended to the end of the day on March 15th. We would love to honor one or more outstanding Petaluma Branch Members as this year’s Honoree(s).
Nominations should be made in writing and submitted to Funds VPs.
Your nomination letter should include examples of the individual's contributions to the branch and must be signed by at least one current member. Any outstanding community service and professional activities should also be listed but are secondary in importance in the selection process. Nominating a past honoree is permissible when appropriate.
Letters must be received by March 15, 2026.
The Funds Committee will form a small committee including a past Branch President and a past Petaluma Named Gift Honoree to select our honoree and submit her name to AAUW California by March 31.
Please send written nominations to Rory Keller (click HERE) and Camille Sauve (click HERE). An attached Word document will allow including other "signers". Please include them on the email as well.
Rory Keller and Camille Sauvé, Co-VPs for Funds
The nomination period for this year’s Named Gift Honoree has been extended to the end of the day on March 15th. We would love to honor one or more outstanding Petaluma Branch Members as this year’s Honoree(s).
Nominations should be made in writing and submitted to Funds VPs.
Your nomination letter should include examples of the individual's contributions to the branch and must be signed by at least one current member. Any outstanding community service and professional activities should also be listed but are secondary in importance in the selection process. Nominating a past honoree is permissible when appropriate.
Letters must be received by March 15, 2026.
The Funds Committee will form a small committee including a past Branch President and a past Petaluma Named Gift Honoree to select our honoree and submit her name to AAUW California by March 31.
Please send written nominations to Rory Keller (click HERE) and Camille Sauve (click HERE). An attached Word document will allow including other "signers". Please include them on the email as well.
Rory Keller and Camille Sauvé, Co-VPs for Funds
CALENDAR OF UPCOMING EVENTS
(See articles below for more information)
AAUW Petaluma Events
Mar. 29 – AAUW Women’s Film Festival, Carole L. Ellis Auditorium, SRJC Petaluma, 2 pm
Apr. 26 - April program honoring Earth Day: "10% Less", Petaluma Library, 2 - 4 pm
Other AAUW Events
Mar. 7 - AAUW Santa Rosa & LWV program: “Protecting Our Right To Vote”, Finley Community Center, Cypress Room, 2060 West College Ave., Santa Rosa, 10-12
Community Events
Mar. 8 - International Women's Day March
Mar. 26 - Equal Pay Day
Mar. 28 - No Kings March, 12 noon
(See articles below for more information)
AAUW Petaluma Events
Mar. 29 – AAUW Women’s Film Festival, Carole L. Ellis Auditorium, SRJC Petaluma, 2 pm
Apr. 26 - April program honoring Earth Day: "10% Less", Petaluma Library, 2 - 4 pm
Other AAUW Events
Mar. 7 - AAUW Santa Rosa & LWV program: “Protecting Our Right To Vote”, Finley Community Center, Cypress Room, 2060 West College Ave., Santa Rosa, 10-12
Community Events
Mar. 8 - International Women's Day March
Mar. 26 - Equal Pay Day
Mar. 28 - No Kings March, 12 noon
The AAUW Women's Film Festival
Returns for the 4th Year on Sunday, March 29, 2026
The 4th Annual AAUW Women's Film Festival is fast approaching. We have a diverse slate of 7 films, from animated to documentary.
Date: Sunday, March 29, 2026
Time: 2:00 PM
Location: Carole L. Ellis Auditorium, SRJC Petaluma Campus, 680 Sonoma Mountain Parkway, Petaluma, CA 94954
Information about three of the films
For $18 ($10 students), you will get to view films by and about women. We promise some laughs and maybe a few other emotions as well. Doors will open at 1:30, and there will be a door prize drawing again this year immediately after the films are completed.
Tickets will be available online until 6:00 PM on 3/28/2026 (click HERE). After that, tickets must be purchased at the door - cash only, correct change please, $20 for adults, $10 for students, and SRJC students will be able to attend for free based on availability that day.
Rory Keller and Camille Sauve, Funds Co-VPs
Returns for the 4th Year on Sunday, March 29, 2026
The 4th Annual AAUW Women's Film Festival is fast approaching. We have a diverse slate of 7 films, from animated to documentary.
Date: Sunday, March 29, 2026
Time: 2:00 PM
Location: Carole L. Ellis Auditorium, SRJC Petaluma Campus, 680 Sonoma Mountain Parkway, Petaluma, CA 94954
Information about three of the films
- Speed Dating - Animated comedy on the pains of dating.
- CODA - Alex is a CODA, Child of Deaf Adults. She confronts her experience of being pulled between two worlds.
- Woman of a Certain Age - Kate gets life advice from herself at ages 6, 16, and 70. Cost is $18 for adults, $10 for students, free for SRJC students the day of the event. Come join the fun and surprises!
For $18 ($10 students), you will get to view films by and about women. We promise some laughs and maybe a few other emotions as well. Doors will open at 1:30, and there will be a door prize drawing again this year immediately after the films are completed.
Tickets will be available online until 6:00 PM on 3/28/2026 (click HERE). After that, tickets must be purchased at the door - cash only, correct change please, $20 for adults, $10 for students, and SRJC students will be able to attend for free based on availability that day.
Rory Keller and Camille Sauve, Funds Co-VPs
AAUW Petaluma Branch 2026 Non-Event Fund Raiser
Hope you have received the Non-Event letter, and considered which scholarships you would like to support. More than one is fine, just follow the directions in the letter about how to make out the check(s). If you are not sure which you want to support, you can make it out to AAUW Petaluma Funds which will support our various scholarships and awards but will not be tax deductible.
Along with the check, please note this year we are asking members to name their favorite all time movie and tell us why.
Looking forward to receiving your envelope and reading about all the interesting movies.
Rory Keller and Camille Sauve, Funds Co-VPs
Hope you have received the Non-Event letter, and considered which scholarships you would like to support. More than one is fine, just follow the directions in the letter about how to make out the check(s). If you are not sure which you want to support, you can make it out to AAUW Petaluma Funds which will support our various scholarships and awards but will not be tax deductible.
Along with the check, please note this year we are asking members to name their favorite all time movie and tell us why.
Looking forward to receiving your envelope and reading about all the interesting movies.
Rory Keller and Camille Sauve, Funds Co-VPs
PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE
Space, Hope and Charity
PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE
Space, Hope and Charity
I recently viewed an interview with Charity Woodrum from AAUW Oregon. Charity is an Astrophysicist with NASA, and a documentary has been made about her journey.
Charity was raised in a rural part of Oregon with very little access to science. She had a science teacher who did not believe there were dinosaurs and when she asked a teacher about how to work for NASA, she was laughed at. She mentions she did have a good math teacher and mentor, and through many struggles and a major tragedy in her life, she was able to obtain a Ph.D. in Astrophysics from the University of Oregon and a research job at NASA. You can watch the interview here and I have ordered the “Space Hope and Charity” documentary on DVD if anyone is interested.
The interview and documentary have shown me the importance of encouraging and mentoring young girls in the STEM fields and the continuation of their education. These are the goals of Tech Trek and the scholarships we give.
I encourage you to attend our AAUW Petaluma Women’s Film Festival fundraiser on March 29 with proceeds going to support local girls at the Tech Trek summer Camp at Sonoma State. Also, information about our “Non-Event” fundraiser has been mailed with information of how to donate to scholarships.
This is a great way to advance our mission of obtaining gender equity for women and girls.
Co-President, Joanne Rooney
Charity was raised in a rural part of Oregon with very little access to science. She had a science teacher who did not believe there were dinosaurs and when she asked a teacher about how to work for NASA, she was laughed at. She mentions she did have a good math teacher and mentor, and through many struggles and a major tragedy in her life, she was able to obtain a Ph.D. in Astrophysics from the University of Oregon and a research job at NASA. You can watch the interview here and I have ordered the “Space Hope and Charity” documentary on DVD if anyone is interested.
The interview and documentary have shown me the importance of encouraging and mentoring young girls in the STEM fields and the continuation of their education. These are the goals of Tech Trek and the scholarships we give.
I encourage you to attend our AAUW Petaluma Women’s Film Festival fundraiser on March 29 with proceeds going to support local girls at the Tech Trek summer Camp at Sonoma State. Also, information about our “Non-Event” fundraiser has been mailed with information of how to donate to scholarships.
This is a great way to advance our mission of obtaining gender equity for women and girls.
Co-President, Joanne Rooney
No Kings March
Saturday, March 28 noon – 2pm
Walnut Park, D St and Petaluma Blvd S
Why Protest? Because protests can lead to change. By being visible at protests, we can:
Saturday, March 28 noon – 2pm
Walnut Park, D St and Petaluma Blvd S
Why Protest? Because protests can lead to change. By being visible at protests, we can:
- Model defiance on a national scale.
- Create social proof that opposition is widespread.
- Recruit folks who were not previously active.
AAUW Safe Meeting Guidelines
Follow all state and local guidance. It is expected that anyone who is not fully vaccinated will wear a mask and maintain physical distance at all times. Stay home if you are feeling sick. Bring a mask, so you are prepared if masking is requested.
Follow all state and local guidance. It is expected that anyone who is not fully vaccinated will wear a mask and maintain physical distance at all times. Stay home if you are feeling sick. Bring a mask, so you are prepared if masking is requested.
AAUW on YouTube
Did you know that you can access webinars presented by AAUW CA on YouTube?
Just go HERE and click on “Subscribe.”
You can drop in to hear 35 AAUW Fellows give quick descriptions of their post-graduate work, learn how to use Instagram, catch up on AAUW positions, and more.
Did you know that you can access webinars presented by AAUW CA on YouTube?
Just go HERE and click on “Subscribe.”
You can drop in to hear 35 AAUW Fellows give quick descriptions of their post-graduate work, learn how to use Instagram, catch up on AAUW positions, and more.
Mission Statement
AAUW advances gender equity for women and girls, through research, education, and advocacy.
Diversity Statement
In principle and in practice, AAUW values and seeks an inclusive membership, workforce, leadership team, and
board of directors. There shall be no barriers to full participation in this organization on the basis of age, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, geographical location, national origin, race, religious beliefs, sexual orientation or socioeconomic status.
Economic Security – Pay Equity
AAUW offers free on-line salary negotiation training. Sign up for Work Smart
Copyright © 2003
Petaluma Branch
American Association of University Women
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AAUW advances gender equity for women and girls, through research, education, and advocacy.
Diversity Statement
In principle and in practice, AAUW values and seeks an inclusive membership, workforce, leadership team, and
board of directors. There shall be no barriers to full participation in this organization on the basis of age, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, geographical location, national origin, race, religious beliefs, sexual orientation or socioeconomic status.
Economic Security – Pay Equity
AAUW offers free on-line salary negotiation training. Sign up for Work Smart
Copyright © 2003
Petaluma Branch
American Association of University Women
Web Design by Ray Hendess