March, 2017
PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE Joyce
Our February was filled with the Funds luncheon put on by our Funds Vice Presidents: Gail W and Barbara D. A special thanks goes to Carol for hosting the luncheon at her home. It was an International theme with foods from around the world. Our special speaker was Andrea Milne, who is an American Fellowship recipient working on her PhD in History at UC Irvine. She is a senior pedagogical fellow and historian of HIV/AIDS activism. Her dissertation examines the advocacy work performed by the nurses who founded the first AIDS ward. Her presentation that day was very informative about AIDS. She made history come alive in a very relevant way.
We look forward to March 6 and the Candidates Forum featuring the Cerritos City Council Candidates. This forum is promoted by our Public Policy officers: Sondra and Harriet. Mark your calendar for our April 20th meeting. We will elect our slate of officer candidates for the year 2017 – 2018. Special thanks goes to our nominating committee, Thea, Chris and Sondra, for their service and the candidates for their willingness to serve our branch.
Lastly, I wish to express our appreciation for all of the work Publicity Chair, Edna, does in writing excellent articles on the activities of our branch for the many local news media. She is an important contribution to our branch.
Meeting/Program, Mary Ann & Nancy
Thursday, March 16
Cerritos Library, Skyline Room
Social time with refreshments is at 6:30 PM
Business meeting at 7:00 PM
Program at 7:30.
Thank you so much for the continual support of Micah’s Way with toiletries and clothing! We are making this request again for the March general meeting, and you may bring them to the meeting. Please feel free to donate hotel toiletries and used clothing any time during the year. We will accept them and have them delivered to the Micah’s Way location in Santa Ana. They are very appreciative of your concern for the homeless, and the wonderful assistance you have given to the people who have been serviced.
Our program for this meeting will be focusing on the “Benefits of Strength Training and Balance” with our guest speaker coming from Curves. She is excellent, and you will enjoy learning and participating in these gentle exercises that will improve our balance. Please wear comfortable clothing and shoes as you will want to participate in these do-able exercises!
Please contact us if you have any questions or concerns and plan to join us.
AAUW Fund Barbara D, Gail W, & Tobi
We would like to thank everyone who came to the International Delight Fund Luncheon on February 18th. Our guest speaker, Andrea Milne, a doctoral Fellow is grateful to AAUW for helping with her expenses while she completes her studies for a doctorate in History at U.C. Irvine.
We feasted on International Foods from many countries and we are so thankful for our members who helped bring the various foods from Italy, Japan, Germany, China, India and many more; $800 was raised for AAUW Funds. Carol and Bob were so generous to allow us to once again have the event at their house, so a big thank you goes out to both of them.
Public Policy, Sondra & Harriet
The Cerritos City Council Candidates Form will be held at the Cerritos City Hall Monday March 6, 2017 at 7:00 PM. It will be televised live and rebroadcast Sunday March 19 at 8:00 PM and Monday April 3 at 7:00 PM. It will be sponsored by the La Palma-Cerritos branch of AAUW, the American Association of University Women. Penny will be the moderator.
This year’s candidates are Bruce W. Barrows, Sally M.Havice, Grace C.Hu, Amantha Ramachandran, Ashish Kumer Verma, Chuong Vu, and Frank Aurelio Yokoyama.
There are two positions open with seven candidates running. The forum is open to the public and there is an opportunity for questions.
Membership, Sue S and Barbara S
Hello AAUW breakfast (current and and future) club members
Our March Breakfast club will be on Wednesday, March 22nd, 9:00 AM at:
Huff’s Restaurant
NE Corner of Wardlow and Norwalk
April 24, Huff’s Family Restaurant, Wardlow and Norwalk
In order to have a more accurate count for setting up chairs, please try to RSVP as much as possible. A day or two ahead is fine. Please bring cash in case we are not able to do separate checks. It will depend on how busy they are. Please remember to say hello to any new member or someone that you don’t always speak to at our meetings. We all like to feel welcome.
Celebrate Winter 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.
Take 50–75 Percent off National Dues for New Branch Members, Now through March!
Recruit new branch members with the half-price national dues rate of $24.50 between January 1 and March 15. You can even use the Shape the Future campaign to double the discount! That makes national dues for any new members joining at a public event just $12.25 — 75 percent off regular AAUW national dues! This offer applies to the 2016–17 fiscal year, so the membership will expire June 30, 2017. Student affiliate dues of $17 are also eligible for these discounts.
Academic Achievement Awards
Succulent Party- Fun and Fundraiser!!!
Hello, this is a special invitation and a hope that all of you and your friends will attend the Succulent Party at my home on Saturday April 29 from 1pm-4pm. Beautiful arrangements in nice containers are being fashioned by Nancy and her husband Walter.
Please, please, help as this is a fund-raiser for our local Academic Achievement Awards and is tax deductible. Since we are not doing a fashion show, we absolutely must infuse more funds to continue the wonderful work all of our members have done over the years. With the support that many of you have given, you have enabled many deserving women to get the help that has definitely made a difference in their lives. Thank you for your support! Come, buy, or donate!! Barbara A.
OurAcademic Achievement Awards Brunch will be held on Saturday, April 1, 9:30, in the Board Room of Cerritos College. Refreshments will be served along with the opportunity to meet these deserving young ladies who will be our recipients for 2017.
