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November, 2017
President’s Message
Our Branch held its first afternoon general meeting on Oct. 19, and we were pleasantly surprised to see that 21 of our members made it to the meeting at Cerritos Park East at this new time. The program was an intimate look at the many sides of the AAUW Fund, presented by Dorothy Edwards and Gail Ross. We enjoyed the wealth of information as well as the icebreaker and the AAUW Bingo game. Though our November meeting will be at the regular evening time, we voted to hold another afternoon meeting in January to accommodate the schedule of our guest presenter.
Our latest member directories were distributed at the Oct. meeting, so if you did not receive yours, be sure to contact Marilyn Forsstrom to arrange a pick-up.
There is new information on International Interests this month, so be sure to read through the whole newsletter.
As a final note, our members were informed of the passing of our former branch president, Joyce Grohmann, and quite a few members were in attendance at the memorial service last week. Joyce will be missed.
Jackie Shahzadi, Interim President
Outlook Is Going Digital!
Starting with the summer 2017 issue, AAUW Outlook magazine will be going digital. You’ll still get the same insight about the issues that affect women and girls the most, but with more content. Make sure we have your preferred email address on file, and look out for this issue in your inbox!
From your Program VPs, Brenda, Diane H. and Thea
La Palma Cerritos AAUW November General Meeting
November 16, 2017
TIME – 6:30 p. m.
PLACE – Cerritos Library, Skyline Room
We will be treated to a performance by the Cypress Choraliers to give us an early start on the holiday spirit. Also we’ll have a little celebration of our Branch’s 45th anniversary. Come join the festivities!
Reminder to bring any little hotel toiletries that you brought home from your travels. These will be collected by Diane Hutson for donation to the Union Rescue Mission.
Also click here Su Casa Wish Lists for a link to the Su Casa Wish List for mothers and children for this year. Gifts/Donations for them will be collected at our Holiday Party on December 9.
AAUW Fund, Dorothy, Gail R
Our first Big Fundraiser, a Movie and Lunch Event on October 28 was a success. Thank you to all who attended and those who couldn’t, but contributed anyway. Over $750 was made. The Alberta Fund currently has $2900 deposited toward our goal.
The La Palma-Cerritos branch of AAUW has created our own memorial fund, called the Alberta Brose Memorial Fund, to go to women who return to school just as she did. Details below:
This is a short time, two year fund with a goal of $5000 for completion by June 30, 2019.
All donations must come through the La Palma-Cerritos branch.
Personal and branch contributions may be made.
The branch will get CA State and National recognition for completion.
Final donation will go to AAUW Fund for Career Development Grants for graduate students returning to school after 5+ year absence.
All donations are fully tax-deductible and an acknowledgement letter for each donation will be sent to Alberta’s family.
If you wish to donate, make your check payable to “La Palma Cerritos AAUW Fund”, put Fund # 4431 in the notation line at the bottom left and send directly to Marilyn.
Tech Trek, Tobi, Celia and Edna
Great news! 2017 Fundraising is complete. Thank you to all who contributed.
We will be sponsoring 4 girls to Whittier Tech Trek next summer.
Membership,Dinah and Joan F.
Hello AAUW breakfast (current and and future) club members
Breakfast club normal date changed due to Thanksgiving. Please join us on:
Wednesday 29, 9 AM, Breakfast Club, Huff’s Family Restaurant, Wardlow and Norwalk
Celebrate Graduates with a Free AAUW Membership
Celebrate the success of a graduate this season with the Give a Grad a Gift campaign. Anyone who has graduated within the past two years is eligible, so don’t forget interns or student teachers you might know. A free one-year membership is a great way to celebrate their accomplishments! Give a Grad a Gift can also be applied to the Younger Women’s Task Force.
International Issues, Jackie Shahzadi
Women Graduates-USA
…through its global focus and reach, empowers all women and girls to create a secure and just world built on education, advocacy, friendship and mutual respect.
WG-USA is an online organization based in the United States focusing on global issues
*Support and Advocacy for Refugee and Migrant Women and Girls
*Safe Access to Education
*Human Trafficking Advocacy and Action
*Women, Peace and Security
Join WG-USA at www.wg-usa.org
