CALENDAR OF UPCOMING EVENTS
(See articles below for more information)
AAUW Petaluma Events
May 17, Sunday, 2-4 pm -- Board Installation and Named Gift Honoree Announcement, Petaluma Community Center
Other AAUW Events
May 9, Saturday, 10:30 am -- Chemistry Webinar co-sponsored by West Contra Costa AAUW
May 12, Monday -- Last day to vote in election of National AAUW directors
Community Events
May 3, Sunday, 12 - 4 pm -- Future Fest, Petaluma Community Center
(See articles below for more information)
AAUW Petaluma Events
May 17, Sunday, 2-4 pm -- Board Installation and Named Gift Honoree Announcement, Petaluma Community Center
Other AAUW Events
May 9, Saturday, 10:30 am -- Chemistry Webinar co-sponsored by West Contra Costa AAUW
May 12, Monday -- Last day to vote in election of National AAUW directors
Community Events
May 3, Sunday, 12 - 4 pm -- Future Fest, Petaluma Community Center
May Program
Come and Celebrate!
Board Installation and
Named Gift Honoree Award
When: Sunday, May 17, 2 - 4 p.m.
Where: Petaluma Community Center,
Craft Room, 320 N. McDowell Blvd..
Come and Celebrate!
Board Installation and
Named Gift Honoree Award
When: Sunday, May 17, 2 - 4 p.m.
Where: Petaluma Community Center,
Craft Room, 320 N. McDowell Blvd..
Come, one and all, to our Spring Annual Meeting, celebrate our year of great programs and events, as well as welcome our new Board members and named Gift Honoree. From our introduction to Sonoma Family Meal and Food Insecurity Program in October and our well-attended Holiday Luncheon at the Arts Center, to our Breaking Barriers to Healthy Aging Program and our Fourth Annual Film Festival, AAUW reached out to the community in many many ways.
Let’s recognize the people who made these happen and who are committing to keeping our branch vibrant in the coming year.
Charlene Nugent, and Patsy Knight, Co-VPs, Program.
Let’s recognize the people who made these happen and who are committing to keeping our branch vibrant in the coming year.
Charlene Nugent, and Patsy Knight, Co-VPs, Program.
NEW MEMBERS MEETINGS - EVERYONE WELCOME
Happy Hour: Third Wednesday, May 20, Crooked Goat Brewery, 4 pm
Coffee and Conversation: Fourth Thursday, May 28, River Front Cafe, 10 am
Jan Everidge
Happy Hour: Third Wednesday, May 20, Crooked Goat Brewery, 4 pm
Coffee and Conversation: Fourth Thursday, May 28, River Front Cafe, 10 am
Jan Everidge
PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE
Someone you know needs AAUW
PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE
Someone you know needs AAUW
On April 3, Jean Reed, Patricia Souza and I along with members from AAUW Marin attended Lobby Days at the Marin Civic Center. We met with assembly member Damon Connolly from District 12 as part of Lobby Days. We first attended a webinar that explained the senate bills - two of the bills supported human trafficking education and one supported non-discrimination in health care based on gender. This was my first time participating in Lobby Day, and I learned a lot about the senate bill process. It showed me that with so many bills coming across an assembly member’s desk, it is important to put a name and a face to what the bill stands for. I encourage you to try Lobby Days next year.
On Sunday, May 17, we will gather at Lucchesi Center for our annual Installation and Named Gift Honoree celebration. This is a time to honor our many accomplishments. Thank you to all who have served and who will serve. Your time, dedication, and support keep our branch strong.
At the time of this writing, we still have some opportunities on the board:
Co-President Joanne Rooney
On Sunday, May 17, we will gather at Lucchesi Center for our annual Installation and Named Gift Honoree celebration. This is a time to honor our many accomplishments. Thank you to all who have served and who will serve. Your time, dedication, and support keep our branch strong.
At the time of this writing, we still have some opportunities on the board:
- Funds co-chair
- Secretary
- Gold Book Directory editors (2 positions)
Co-President Joanne Rooney
Have you voted yet?
National AAUW Election 2026
On Monday, April 27, National AAUW sent a reminder to vote in the 2026 election of national AAUW directors. The email you received contains a link to your own personal ballot.
Deadline for voting is Tuesday, May 12, 8 pm PST.
Click HERE for information about the four candidates for open Board of Directors positions.
National AAUW Election 2026
On Monday, April 27, National AAUW sent a reminder to vote in the 2026 election of national AAUW directors. The email you received contains a link to your own personal ballot.
Deadline for voting is Tuesday, May 12, 8 pm PST.
Click HERE for information about the four candidates for open Board of Directors positions.
FUNDS REPORT
4th AAUW Women's Film Festival - Resounding Success
The film festival, March 29, 2026, was the most cheered of any of the festivals to date. Hope you made it, but if not, see the end of this article! Seven short films brought laughter, second thoughts, and lots of applause to the Carol L. Ellis auditorium. Weeks later we are still being approached and thanked for the film choices, and of course we are thrilled as well. The net amount the festival raised is $2390, about $600 more than last year.
There were around 120 people who attended the event. If you use, or decide to try one of our sponsors who provided funds for the event, thank them too: Out West Garage; Jenny Belforte, Realtor; Porter Pierotti Law, LLP; Nadia Navid, DDS; Ethical Clothing. We were also able to have an enjoyable door prize drawing with gift certificates and merchandise from: Aqus Cafe, Sugo Trattoria, Active Wellness, The Refill Mercantile, and Grand Central Cafe. They will all like to hear from you!
The Film Festival committee of Marlene Abel, Carol McKegney, Charlene Nugent, Jean Reed, and Joanne Rooney was helpful and enthusiastic throughout the process of putting the festival together, and Mike Traina from the SRJC was invaluable. Day of the event volunteers were terrific - everyone did the jobs that were needed.
If you missed it? Still want to see the films? Jean Read has offered to put together a private showing of the films at her home. Cost will be the same as the original festival and will go to AAUW Petaluma Funds. Contact her if you are interested.
Rory Keller & Camille Sauvé
4th AAUW Women's Film Festival - Resounding Success
The film festival, March 29, 2026, was the most cheered of any of the festivals to date. Hope you made it, but if not, see the end of this article! Seven short films brought laughter, second thoughts, and lots of applause to the Carol L. Ellis auditorium. Weeks later we are still being approached and thanked for the film choices, and of course we are thrilled as well. The net amount the festival raised is $2390, about $600 more than last year.
There were around 120 people who attended the event. If you use, or decide to try one of our sponsors who provided funds for the event, thank them too: Out West Garage; Jenny Belforte, Realtor; Porter Pierotti Law, LLP; Nadia Navid, DDS; Ethical Clothing. We were also able to have an enjoyable door prize drawing with gift certificates and merchandise from: Aqus Cafe, Sugo Trattoria, Active Wellness, The Refill Mercantile, and Grand Central Cafe. They will all like to hear from you!
The Film Festival committee of Marlene Abel, Carol McKegney, Charlene Nugent, Jean Reed, and Joanne Rooney was helpful and enthusiastic throughout the process of putting the festival together, and Mike Traina from the SRJC was invaluable. Day of the event volunteers were terrific - everyone did the jobs that were needed.
If you missed it? Still want to see the films? Jean Read has offered to put together a private showing of the films at her home. Cost will be the same as the original festival and will go to AAUW Petaluma Funds. Contact her if you are interested.
Rory Keller & Camille Sauvé
TechTrek
Petaluma Branch will send four students to TechTrek this June. Dorothy Suarez, Kris U’Ren, Patsy Knight, Nancy Street and Jean Reed met with the students to finalize their applications. We are excited to be providing the TechTrek experience to these fine young women.
If you want to experience TechTrek, sign up to be a class monitor. There are half day shifts every day from June 22 to June 26. Contact Jean (click HERE) or Dorothy (click HERE) for the sign-up link.
You can help by saving your newspapers! One of the camp activities is a challenge to build a structure from newspaper. Jean Reed will collect papers from you in early June.
Petaluma Branch will send four students to TechTrek this June. Dorothy Suarez, Kris U’Ren, Patsy Knight, Nancy Street and Jean Reed met with the students to finalize their applications. We are excited to be providing the TechTrek experience to these fine young women.
If you want to experience TechTrek, sign up to be a class monitor. There are half day shifts every day from June 22 to June 26. Contact Jean (click HERE) or Dorothy (click HERE) for the sign-up link.
You can help by saving your newspapers! One of the camp activities is a challenge to build a structure from newspaper. Jean Reed will collect papers from you in early June.
Climate Action in Petaluma
Future Fest Sunday, May 3rd, 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Petaluma Community Center, 320 N McDowell Blvd.
Future Fest Sunday, May 3rd, 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Petaluma Community Center, 320 N McDowell Blvd.
EcoEd encourages you to attend FutureFest. This community festival is designed to connect you with green solutions and inspire a culture shift toward climate resilience in our community. The 5th annual festival is hosted by Cool Petaluma, in partnership with the City of Petaluma, Petaluma City Schools, and Café Puente. This is a great follow-up to what we learned about reducing waste at our April program 10% LESS.
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
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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