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May, 2025
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ADMINISTRATOR’S MESSAGE FROM HARRIET
Well, here it is May again and my term as administrator is about to close. It has been a fun year with some interesting and fun programs. We learned a lot about unknown and famous women and played games in April. We are lucky to have Celia volunteer to be next year’s administrator with Chris and Marilyn in their recurring roles, so let’s come to the planning meeting with some good ideas and volunteers to host each meeting. See you in May for the Academic awards which is always one of my favorite events.
From Celia:
Mark your calendars for Thursday, June 19, from noon to 4 pm (although we’ll probably finish earlier) for our planning meeting for the 2025-26 AAUW year. We will meet at our usual place, the auditorium at the ABC Adult School site at Cabrillo Lane School. Lunch will be provided. Closer to the meeting, I will send a reminder and ask for an RSVP so that we know how much food to buy.
From Marilyn:
Updated information on our 2025-26 dues will be announced in mid May, due to possible changes in CA state dues to be voted on this month.
Your Administrator Harriet 💐🪻🌷
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Meeting & Program
Thursday, May 15
6:30 Social, 7:00 Meeting
Cabrillo Lane Adult School
The Academic Achievement Awards committee will conduct its annual “Reveal” ceremony to announce their selection of our two local scholarship winners. Come and greet these very deserving women and their supporters including professors, friends and family. There is still time to donate to AAA, tax deductible.
Recognition scrolls will be presented to the women by our local elected officials.
Light refreshments will be served.
Please remember to mingle with our guests. Volunteer as greeters at the door.
Board and general meetings are in-person with due respect to members who cannot attend in-person. Those members may choose to easily attend and participate in meetings by connecting via phone to another member in attendance.
Please welcome and support your new officers. Remember that their job is to lead and encourage other members. Please offer to help them when they ask.
Future meetings will be:
Place: Cabrillo Lane Adult School Auditorium
20122 Cabrillo Lane, Cerritos
Select HERE for map
Gourmet Group, Joan F
Gourmet Group is continuing for next year. We are currently full and will be accepting substitute members only. If you are interested, as a couple, or in joining us as a sub please let me know and I will put you on the list. We will be meeting 4 times this year: October, January, and March, the third Saturday of the month, except May which will be a brunch for the entire Gourmet Group. The date is to be determined.
(562) 860-0642- home
(562) 965-7902- cell
jmflax@aol.com
READERS THEATER, Esther
This coming year we will be reading plays on the first Thursday of the Month at 6:45 pm starting in October. If Monday’s did not work for you and you are interested in joining us, we welcome new thespians to the group.
The following is a list of the plays for the coming year:
TIME OF MY LIFE by Alan Ayckbourne
MARJORIE PRIME by Jordan Harrison
PLAY ON by Rick Abbot
WHAT THE CONSTITUTION MEANS TO ME by Heidi Schreck
THE CONSTANT WIFE by Somerset Maugham
MORNINGS AT SEVEN by Paul Osborn
LUNCH HOUR by Jean Kerr
APPROPRIATE by Branden Jenkins
THE LITTLE FOXES by Lillian Helman
COVER to COVER, THEA
Our book group meets to discuss a new book every month. Book schedule is posted HERE. Please contact Thea and join us at any time.
Membership, Saurabh & Joan P
We are looking forward to taking care of services for current membership. In order to increase membership for our branch, we request all members to bring one friend to our meetings.
Download AAUW Membership Application
AAUW Fund
Thank you for supporting our Fund Raiser at The Stand in Long Beach Center.
Those who went really liked their simple tasty food. $87 raised to AAUW Fund .
Next Dine-Out is at Black Bear Diner all day Tuesday May 13, more info to come.
Please try to participate in our restaurant fundraisers. You will have a tasty lunch or dinner out with friends and while you pay the normal price, we get 20-25% back for AAUW Fund . What could be easier?!
Public Policy, Sondra
Check HERE for the latest Public Policy News
Check out our Public Policy Page on the AAUW California Website. You can read our current 2023-2025 Public Policy Priorities which can be viewed here: 2023 – 2025 Public Policy Priorities (PPP) – AAUW California. Find information on the Legislative Agenda, Lobby Days, Legislative Calendar and Coalitions with other organizations. You can also learn the latest about the School Board Project!
Academic Achievement Awards, Joan P
Karissa and Paola have checked in with proof of enrollment – checks issued..
Karissa, is a 26-year-old “Re-entry student,” who maintained a 4.0 GPA while completing five Associate of Art degrees in Mental Health and Behavior Sciences at Cerritos College. She plans to work on a double major in Psychology and Sociology, complete requirements for a Master’s degree in Clinical Therapy or Marriage and Family Therapy, and become a children’s therapist for foster children. She was a member of Phi Beta Honor Society. Karissa supports herself by working as a babysitter but still found time to volunteer as a tutor and worship leader at her church.
Paola, is a 19-year-old “Transfer student,” and is a first-generation Hispanic woman seeking a STEM (Science Technology Engineering Math) career. She had a 3.56 GPA at Cerritos College with a major in Aerospace Engineering. She was a member of Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society and a member of MESA (Mathematics Engineering Science Achievement) program, and NCAS (NASA Community College Aerospace Scholars) program, in which she competed in their Engineering Design Challenge. She was a past Chief of Staff of ASCC (Associated Students of Cerritos College).
For more information about the Academic Achievement Awards at Cerritos College, contact Awards Chairperson Joan Pylman at 562-865-6592.
Women Supporting Women. It is a beautiful thing.
Su Casa, Falcon’s Nest, Joan Pylman
Thank you for your support and generosity. La Palma Cerritos AAUW cares for women, but we will no longer be supporting Su Casa, as their guidelines have changed and they are not accepting physical donations of any kind.
We are now supporting Cerritos College Falcon’s Nest, with personal items and sundries, large and small.
International Issues
…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
In 2019, Graduate Women International celebrated its 100th anniversary with a Centennial Celebration in Geneva, July 25-28. GWI was founded in 1919, by representatives of AAUW, and other international women’s groups. It used to be known as the IFUW, International Federation of University Women. Currently, Women Graduates-USA is the organization representing American women at GWI.
Link HERE to the Academic Awards for picture and more information
Please check out the LAF News page for current case updates. Tobi