October 2024
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ADMINISTRATOR’S MESSAGE FROM HARRIET
Hi everyone from Paris. It’s been a lovely trip visiting museums, Monet’s Gardens and Victor Hugo’s home. October’s meeting will be the League of Women voters representative talking about the propositions. We will also tell you AAUW’s positions. See you on October 17th at 6:30.
This year, we will be supporting the Cerritos College student’s store, Falcon’s Nest, with items of need by the women. They can use personal care items, non-perishable food and sometimes certain clothing. More details to come.
Your Administrator Harriet 💐🪻🌷
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Meeting & Program
Thursday 17th, Social Time: 6:30 PM
Meeting: 7:00PM, Cabrillo Lane Adult School, Cerritos,
We will have a speaker from the League of Women Voters to help us understand California voter issues that will be on our November ballot.
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
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
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. Please welcome our new member, Ferne, at the meeting. Thank you.
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AAUW Fund
Our first fundraiser for the year has been scheduled for Hof’s Hut, Seal Beach, on Tuesday, October 22nd, all day. Info and the flyer is here. You can print it out or just show it at the restaurant on your phone or tablet.
Public Policy, Sondra
Check HERE for the latest October 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 has checked in with proof of enrollment – check issued 10/4.
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).