CALENDAR OF UPCOMING EVENTS
(see articles below for more information)
Upcoming AAUW Petaluma events
Feb. 1 - Apr. 30 - Funds Annual Non-Event fundraiser for scholarships
Feb. 15 - Deadline for Named Gift Honoree nominations
Feb. 25 - Tri-Branch Brunch, Key Room, Novato, 10 - noon
Mar. 19 - LUNAFEST Film Festival at SRJC, Branch event supporting Funds scholarships
Events of Nearby AAUW Branches
Feb. 21 - Deadline for reserving a seat at the AAUW Santa Rosa program below
Mar. 8 - AAUW Santa Rosa program on reproductive freedom, Finley Community Center, 3-4:30 pm
(see articles below for more information)
Upcoming AAUW Petaluma events
Feb. 1 - Apr. 30 - Funds Annual Non-Event fundraiser for scholarships
Feb. 15 - Deadline for Named Gift Honoree nominations
Feb. 25 - Tri-Branch Brunch, Key Room, Novato, 10 - noon
Mar. 19 - LUNAFEST Film Festival at SRJC, Branch event supporting Funds scholarships
Events of Nearby AAUW Branches
Feb. 21 - Deadline for reserving a seat at the AAUW Santa Rosa program below
Mar. 8 - AAUW Santa Rosa program on reproductive freedom, Finley Community Center, 3-4:30 pm
February Program
Annual Tri-Branch Brunch
AAUW Marin, Novato, and Petaluma Branches
When: February 25, 10 a.m. - noon
Where: The Key Room, Homeward Bound,
1385 Hamilton Pkwy, Novato, CA 94949
Cost: $30 per person
Our speaker will be the indefatigable Felecia Gaston.
Felecia is the founder of Marin Performing Stars and the moving force behind the recent Marin City 80 and Marin City Housing Exhibitions at the Marin Civic Center and Bartolini Gallery.
Join us for her interesting and thoughtful talk:
Please, We’d Rather Do It Ourselves:
The historical perspective of Marin City Blacks
facing housing & income inequity,
outside influences, and challengers
while maintaining community resilience
Please RSVP no later than February 15.
Homeward Bound needs our final count no later than February 15 .
Send your check for $30 made payable to AAUW Petaluma to:
Jean Reed, 1620 Smokey Mountain Dr, Petaluma 94954
Masks are advisable, but seating will be spread out and, if feasible weather-wise, the doors will be open for greater ventilation.
Jean Reed and Rory Keller, Co-VPs Program
Annual Tri-Branch Brunch
AAUW Marin, Novato, and Petaluma Branches
When: February 25, 10 a.m. - noon
Where: The Key Room, Homeward Bound,
1385 Hamilton Pkwy, Novato, CA 94949
Cost: $30 per person
Our speaker will be the indefatigable Felecia Gaston.
Felecia is the founder of Marin Performing Stars and the moving force behind the recent Marin City 80 and Marin City Housing Exhibitions at the Marin Civic Center and Bartolini Gallery.
Join us for her interesting and thoughtful talk:
Please, We’d Rather Do It Ourselves:
The historical perspective of Marin City Blacks
facing housing & income inequity,
outside influences, and challengers
while maintaining community resilience
Please RSVP no later than February 15.
- Yes, I'll be there (click HERE to generate an email to Program VP)
- No, I cannot attend (click HERE to generate an email to Program VP)
Homeward Bound needs our final count no later than February 15 .
Send your check for $30 made payable to AAUW Petaluma to:
Jean Reed, 1620 Smokey Mountain Dr, Petaluma 94954
Masks are advisable, but seating will be spread out and, if feasible weather-wise, the doors will be open for greater ventilation.
Jean Reed and Rory Keller, Co-VPs Program
FUNDS
AAUW Petaluma Hosts
LUNAFEST
Sunday, March 19, 2023, 3 to 5 p.m.
Carole L. Ellis Auditorium
Petaluma SRJC Campus
Those of us on the planning team for LUNAFEST are so excited about this upcoming event, which will be Sunday, March 19 from 3 to 5 pm. We are hoping to sell out the Ellis Auditorium at the Petaluma campus of SRJC with AAUW members, our friends and families, high school and college students and the Petaluma community.
You might consider purchasing tickets soon.Tickets are $18 for adults and $10 for students. The JC is providing free parking for us. The films are recommended for ages 13 and up. We have only 240 tickets to sell. Click HERE for the ticket link.
You may be asking, what is LUNAFEST?
LUNAFEST is a popular festival hosted as a fund-raiser by some of our sister AAUW groups in other parts of the state. We are starting small this year, with low-cost tickets, a lovely venue at our Petaluma branch of the JC and free Luna Bars.
The 2023 version of LUMAFEST is a group of 7 short films, produced by women. The combined length is 95 minutes followed by a discussion of the films. Click HERE to see the trailer.
AAUW Petaluma Hosts
LUNAFEST
Sunday, March 19, 2023, 3 to 5 p.m.
Carole L. Ellis Auditorium
Petaluma SRJC Campus
Those of us on the planning team for LUNAFEST are so excited about this upcoming event, which will be Sunday, March 19 from 3 to 5 pm. We are hoping to sell out the Ellis Auditorium at the Petaluma campus of SRJC with AAUW members, our friends and families, high school and college students and the Petaluma community.
You might consider purchasing tickets soon.Tickets are $18 for adults and $10 for students. The JC is providing free parking for us. The films are recommended for ages 13 and up. We have only 240 tickets to sell. Click HERE for the ticket link.
You may be asking, what is LUNAFEST?
LUNAFEST is a popular festival hosted as a fund-raiser by some of our sister AAUW groups in other parts of the state. We are starting small this year, with low-cost tickets, a lovely venue at our Petaluma branch of the JC and free Luna Bars.
The 2023 version of LUMAFEST is a group of 7 short films, produced by women. The combined length is 95 minutes followed by a discussion of the films. Click HERE to see the trailer.
Here’s a word from Kit Crawford, co-creator of the LUNA Bar company:
It’s about giving women the opportunity to tell their stories and opening the door for filmmakers who might not otherwise be given the chance to show their art.
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Our hope, in offering this event, is to support female film makers, provide a community event that gains publicity for our branch, watch thought- provoking films, and have fun. We have benefitted from having generous sponsors and will definitely raise funds to support scholarships and the programs of the state and national AAUW.
All proceeds go to Petaluma AAUW Funds.
Marlene Abel, Co-VP Funds
It’s about giving women the opportunity to tell their stories and opening the door for filmmakers who might not otherwise be given the chance to show their art.
Image removed by sender.
Our hope, in offering this event, is to support female film makers, provide a community event that gains publicity for our branch, watch thought- provoking films, and have fun. We have benefitted from having generous sponsors and will definitely raise funds to support scholarships and the programs of the state and national AAUW.
All proceeds go to Petaluma AAUW Funds.
Marlene Abel, Co-VP Funds
RECORDING OF JANUARY PROGRAM
A video recording of our January 29 program, What Do I Say? LGBTQ Vocabulary Lesson is now posted online.
If you missed this program or if you know someone who might be interested in watching it, click HERE to go to the Zoom web page with the recording:
No passcode is needed.
It will be helpful to turn your volume up. There is a portion of the recording where we stop the program to deal with efforts to get Drew Crawford's slides up on screen. Audience comments and questions are difficult to hear.
Co-President Stefanie Capps
A video recording of our January 29 program, What Do I Say? LGBTQ Vocabulary Lesson is now posted online.
If you missed this program or if you know someone who might be interested in watching it, click HERE to go to the Zoom web page with the recording:
No passcode is needed.
It will be helpful to turn your volume up. There is a portion of the recording where we stop the program to deal with efforts to get Drew Crawford's slides up on screen. Audience comments and questions are difficult to hear.
Co-President Stefanie Capps
Funds Committee
Named Gift Honoree Nominations Due February 15
It is that most important time of year when nominations for Named Gift Honoree are being accepted. This is the Branch's opportunity to recognize a member for outstanding service to the branch.
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 February 15, 2023. The Funds Committee will meet and decide the honoree and submit her name to National by March 1. Please send written nominations to Marlene Abel, marlenea@sonic.net or Jan Everidge, janeveridge@yahoo.com
Marlene Abel and Jan Everidge, Co-VPs FundsHANKS TO OUR NEWSLETTER SPONSORS
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Funds Announcement
ANNUAL NON-EVENT FUNDRAISER
FOR LOCAL AND NATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS
BEGINS IN FEBRUARY
Be on the lookout in February for your invitation to Petaluma AAUW’s Non-Event.
You will receive information about contributing to scholarships for students at local high schools, Santa Rosa Junior College, and Sonoma State University. You may also choose to support AAUW National for their scholarship and legal advocacy funds. Donations will be accepted from February through April of 2023.
We have heard from past recipients of our Petaluma AAUW scholarships that our support made a huge difference in supporting deserving women in their pursuit of higher education and career aspirations. With today’s students facing rising costs of tuition and living costs, our help is needed more than ever.
Your invitation to participate with full details will be in the mail soon. Thank you!
Jan Everidge and Marlene Abel, Co-VPs Funds
Named Gift Honoree Nominations Due February 15
It is that most important time of year when nominations for Named Gift Honoree are being accepted. This is the Branch's opportunity to recognize a member for outstanding service to the branch.
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 February 15, 2023. The Funds Committee will meet and decide the honoree and submit her name to National by March 1. Please send written nominations to Marlene Abel, marlenea@sonic.net or Jan Everidge, janeveridge@yahoo.com
Marlene Abel and Jan Everidge, Co-VPs FundsHANKS TO OUR NEWSLETTER SPONSORS
n
Funds Announcement
ANNUAL NON-EVENT FUNDRAISER
FOR LOCAL AND NATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS
BEGINS IN FEBRUARY
Be on the lookout in February for your invitation to Petaluma AAUW’s Non-Event.
You will receive information about contributing to scholarships for students at local high schools, Santa Rosa Junior College, and Sonoma State University. You may also choose to support AAUW National for their scholarship and legal advocacy funds. Donations will be accepted from February through April of 2023.
We have heard from past recipients of our Petaluma AAUW scholarships that our support made a huge difference in supporting deserving women in their pursuit of higher education and career aspirations. With today’s students facing rising costs of tuition and living costs, our help is needed more than ever.
Your invitation to participate with full details will be in the mail soon. Thank you!
Jan Everidge and Marlene Abel, Co-VPs Funds
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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.
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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
