CALENDAR OF UPCOMING EVENTS
(see articles below or newsletter for more information)
Past newsletters are here
(see articles below or newsletter for more information)
Past newsletters are here
AAUW Petaluma events
- Apr. 2-3 - AAUW CA Lobby Days
- Apr. 17 - April program, Ellis Creek Wastewater Recycling Facility, 10-11 am:
- April 14 - Blue Zones Project Petaluma Kickoff, SRJC Petaluma, 12:00 - 3:00
“Where Does It All Go?”
April 17 10-11 am
Ellis Creek Wastewater Recycling Facility, 3890 Cypress Drive, Petaluma
April 17 10-11 am
Ellis Creek Wastewater Recycling Facility, 3890 Cypress Drive, Petaluma
Earth Day falls in April and encourages us to take action to preserve and protect our precious planet. This year we’ll be focusing on water. Most people have some idea about how clean water gets to their house. What they often don't understand is what happens to the used water (aka, wastewater) that's created when washing dishes, flushing toilets, or doing other water-using activities at home or at work.
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Petaluma has invested in an innovative, efficient water recycling system that is good for residents, good for business, and good for the local environment. You will be impressed with the clean site and complex technologies. Don’t worry, it’s not dirty or smelly!
We will be standing and walking for about one hour so wear comfortable shoes. Bring your own water (in a re-usable bottle, of course). After the tour, you can stop for lunch at one of the nearby restaurants (Pub Republic, Dandy Sando and Lili Kai) or join some of us to walk the trails around the ponds. Please RSVP so we can arrange docents for the tour.
Nominating Committee Report
Slate of Elected Positions
Thank you to this year’s Nominating Committee for their hard work and the myriad phone calls made as we put together a proposed slate for next year’s officers. There are many positions, both elected and appointed, but you can see that many hands make light work (plus we have a lot of fun!) Our Branch is made up of so many talented and busy people, and we appreciate all of you who said “Yes!” when asked to serve.
Stefanie has agreed to stay on as Co-President for another year, but we continue to look for a President-Elect who would act as an understudy to the President’s position, and who would then be ready to step in as a Co-President the following year.
Corey Benjamin, Chair, Nominating Committee
(707) 971-0547
corey.benjamin@gmail.com
Slate of Elected Positions
Thank you to this year’s Nominating Committee for their hard work and the myriad phone calls made as we put together a proposed slate for next year’s officers. There are many positions, both elected and appointed, but you can see that many hands make light work (plus we have a lot of fun!) Our Branch is made up of so many talented and busy people, and we appreciate all of you who said “Yes!” when asked to serve.
Stefanie has agreed to stay on as Co-President for another year, but we continue to look for a President-Elect who would act as an understudy to the President’s position, and who would then be ready to step in as a Co-President the following year.
Corey Benjamin, Chair, Nominating Committee
(707) 971-0547
corey.benjamin@gmail.com
MARCH PROGRAM
2nd Annual Film Fest Was Amazing!
2nd Annual Film Fest Was Amazing!
Our Petaluma Branch successfully hosted our second annual Film Fest last month. The reactions we heard immediately afterwards were that the event ran smoothly and that our audience enjoyed the films- particularly the ones about a transwoman competing in the Iditarod, North Shore Betty who was the 73 year old fearless bicyclist, the transmen group and the runner who overcame injuries from a 150 foot fall. Our audience also appreciated hearing from the Women's Soccer Coach from Sonoma State University, Emiria Slazmann.
Our branch was very supportive of this venture. A request for volunteers went out to your board and the slots were filled in less than 24 hours. Many AAUW members attended and brought friends and family. Other folks stepped up to help at the event. Thank you!
We worked with a new film company this year, No Man's Land, which works to celebrate women and diversity in outdoor adventures, while featuring female writers, directors and producers. The company is women owned and run. They were responsive to all of our requests.
The festival was financially successful and raised approximately $2200. We are still processing final reimbursements, so we don't have the exact dollar amount yet. We sold 130 tickets and gave free tickets to our sponsors, OutWest Garage and Jenny Belforte Realty, and volunteers at Mentor Me.
Your planning group is already planning for our third year!
Marlene Abel, Co-VP Funds
Our branch was very supportive of this venture. A request for volunteers went out to your board and the slots were filled in less than 24 hours. Many AAUW members attended and brought friends and family. Other folks stepped up to help at the event. Thank you!
We worked with a new film company this year, No Man's Land, which works to celebrate women and diversity in outdoor adventures, while featuring female writers, directors and producers. The company is women owned and run. They were responsive to all of our requests.
The festival was financially successful and raised approximately $2200. We are still processing final reimbursements, so we don't have the exact dollar amount yet. We sold 130 tickets and gave free tickets to our sponsors, OutWest Garage and Jenny Belforte Realty, and volunteers at Mentor Me.
Your planning group is already planning for our third year!
Marlene Abel, Co-VP Funds
NATIONAL AAUW: AAUW Election on Open Enrollment for Membership Starts April 3rd!
Watch your inbox for your link to vote in the 2024 Bylaws amendments to open AAUW membership to anyone supporting our mission. Voting will take place from April 3 through May 15th.
AAUW members are being asked to vote on eliminating the college degree requirement for membership in AAUW. The sole requirement for joining AAUW would then become support for our purpose of advancing equity for women and girls. Neither our name nor our mission will change, just the degree barrier to joining us.
This change will align our membership practices with our purpose and enable us to include members with the diverse backgrounds and perspectives needed to achieve our purpose in today's world.
Open enrollment will facilitate recruiting new members. Doing away with the degree requirement eliminates the discomfort and embarrassment that accompanies inquiring whether a person is “eligible” to join.
It is important to vote! We last voted in 2021. Only 25% of the membership voted. Of those who voted, 63% voted yes. A 2/3 majority is needed to approve the changes.
If you are in doubt about whether AAUW National has your email, you can log in to your record in the Membership section of the AAUW website to double check.
For more information on this proposed change, check out the AAUW website, and the website of Open Up AAUW.
Watch your inbox for your link to vote in the 2024 Bylaws amendments to open AAUW membership to anyone supporting our mission. Voting will take place from April 3 through May 15th.
AAUW members are being asked to vote on eliminating the college degree requirement for membership in AAUW. The sole requirement for joining AAUW would then become support for our purpose of advancing equity for women and girls. Neither our name nor our mission will change, just the degree barrier to joining us.
This change will align our membership practices with our purpose and enable us to include members with the diverse backgrounds and perspectives needed to achieve our purpose in today's world.
Open enrollment will facilitate recruiting new members. Doing away with the degree requirement eliminates the discomfort and embarrassment that accompanies inquiring whether a person is “eligible” to join.
It is important to vote! We last voted in 2021. Only 25% of the membership voted. Of those who voted, 63% voted yes. A 2/3 majority is needed to approve the changes.
If you are in doubt about whether AAUW National has your email, you can log in to your record in the Membership section of the AAUW website to double check.
For more information on this proposed change, check out the AAUW website, and the website of Open Up AAUW.
FUNDS REPORT
Progress on the Non-event
The Non-event fund raiser is well under way. We have heard from 38 members already and have received checks in all categories. We are also getting many book recommendations, and that too is gratifying. Thank you so much for giving generously to our local and national funds in support of women and girls. The fundraiser will continue through April, so if you have not donated yet, there is time!
Lose the return envelope? Instructions? In brief, checks can be made payable to AAUW Funds, SSU Foundation, SRJC Foundation, or PEF all of which are tax deductible as allowed by law. Checks to Petaluma AAUW Funds support all of these other funds but are not tax deductible.
Mail checks to Marlene Abel, 133 Maria Drive, Petaluma, CA 94954.
Progress on the Non-event
The Non-event fund raiser is well under way. We have heard from 38 members already and have received checks in all categories. We are also getting many book recommendations, and that too is gratifying. Thank you so much for giving generously to our local and national funds in support of women and girls. The fundraiser will continue through April, so if you have not donated yet, there is time!
Lose the return envelope? Instructions? In brief, checks can be made payable to AAUW Funds, SSU Foundation, SRJC Foundation, or PEF all of which are tax deductible as allowed by law. Checks to Petaluma AAUW Funds support all of these other funds but are not tax deductible.
Mail checks to Marlene Abel, 133 Maria Drive, Petaluma, CA 94954.
C PETALUMA - BLUE ZONES PROJECT PETALUMA KICK-OFF
April 14 12 pm to 3 pm
Information from SRJC Liaison Doris Tolks:
Come and learn how Petaluma is working toward becoming a Blue Zones Community and get inspired to improve your health and well-being in the places where you work, live, learn, and play.
There will be fun activities, great tastes, music, art, movement, lessons, and connection. Let's Live Better, Longer Petaluma!
RSVP by clicking HERE
April 14 12 pm to 3 pm
Information from SRJC Liaison Doris Tolks:
Come and learn how Petaluma is working toward becoming a Blue Zones Community and get inspired to improve your health and well-being in the places where you work, live, learn, and play.
There will be fun activities, great tastes, music, art, movement, lessons, and connection. Let's Live Better, Longer Petaluma!
RSVP by clicking HERE
Volunteers Needed
A community-wide well-being event does not happen without the community! If you are interested in volunteering for this event, please sign up HERE. Volunteer shifts are available with the flexibility to pick the shift and activity that's best for you! So sign up today and join us for one of our volunteer information sessions on March 25th or April 4th (in-person and virtual sessions available).
Butter & Eggs Days Parade Walking Group
Come walk in the Butter and Eggs Days Parade with Blue Zones Project Petaluma! We would love to have 50 community volunteers join us in a walking group through Historic Downtown Petaluma. Receive a free Blue Zones Project Petaluma t-shirt to wear in the parade and be a leader in our movement creating a healthier Petaluma.
Link to register for the Walking Group: Click HERE
A community-wide well-being event does not happen without the community! If you are interested in volunteering for this event, please sign up HERE. Volunteer shifts are available with the flexibility to pick the shift and activity that's best for you! So sign up today and join us for one of our volunteer information sessions on March 25th or April 4th (in-person and virtual sessions available).
Butter & Eggs Days Parade Walking Group
Come walk in the Butter and Eggs Days Parade with Blue Zones Project Petaluma! We would love to have 50 community volunteers join us in a walking group through Historic Downtown Petaluma. Receive a free Blue Zones Project Petaluma t-shirt to wear in the parade and be a leader in our movement creating a healthier Petaluma.
Link to register for the Walking Group: Click HERE
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