In this issue...
President's Message
April Featured Program
- AAUW NJ Annual Meeting - April 17th
State News:
- Save-The-Dates - May 8th and May 22nd
- Why Do You Donate
National News:
- National webinars - April 1, 5, 22
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Webinar: Climate Change Impacts in New Jersey - April 21st
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Share your mission-related events and news with us!
Email aauwnj@gmail.com
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I am proud to see so many in AAUW have continued to support programs to help us understand the issues surrounding diversity and to teach us how to become more inclusive, both as an organization and in life. This is another example of AAUW members tackling tough, timely issues in a non-partisan way. Over fifty members attended our Town Hall on Open Membership on March 10th. If you missed it, you can view it here. Look for more on branch and national programs below.
It’s time to GOTV! When you hear “get out the vote” do you think, “Are we talking about November already?!” Well, in AAUW April is election time at the national level, state level and in most of our branches. The upcoming National election includes two important issues to propel AAUW into the future – and your AAUW NJ State Board of Directors is asking all you to GOTV in hopes that New Jersey members will lead a landslide victory for the bylaws change in support of making AAUW non-discriminatory. See article below if you would like more information.
GOTV for AAUW NJ! On April 17, we hope to see you all at our AAUW NJ Annual Meeting in support of your state leadership team now and for the future (details below).
Let’s have a happy, active spring into the future.
Karen
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AAUW NJ
Annual Meeting
Saturday, April 17th
10:00 - 11:30 am via Zoom
AAUW NJ Annual Meeting will be a shortened, virtual event again this year as we remain vigilant about ending the pandemic and continue to take advantage of Zoom facilitation of meeting across distances. While the official Annual Meeting on April 17, 10:00 AM will be primarily a formal meeting, we will include some time for catching up with each other after the meeting and we anticipate following up in May with more of our “unconference” style get-togethers to connect folks from across the state who have similar interests.
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Before voting on the slate of officers for 2021-22, we will be voting on a revision of our AAUW NJ bylaws, to align with our strategic plan for 2021-22, that clarifies and simplifies our board structure.
To prepare for the meeting:
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Why Do You Donate to AAUW?
Why do you donate to AAUW? Nina Del Collo, our New Jersey AAUW Funds chair, has embarked on a project to learn why some members have donated to AAUW's Greatest Needs Fund. This fund allows our national organization to respond rapidly, in our communications and advocacy, to critical issues affecting women as they emerge, to get our work covered by major media outlets such as the New York Times, CNN and Fortune. Greatest Needs Fund is also what fuels our groundbreaking research and effective advocacy work to pass fair-pay laws and other key equity legislation.
Nina's first respondent is a fellow Nutley Branch member who shared some of her thoughts:
"It's important for women to look out for other women and be there for them."
"STEM projects are very important for girls."
"Young women should see what older women can achieve and learn from them."
"AAUW is a group of positive women who are making a difference."
Why do YOU donate?
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Other ways to give...
AAUW NJ is an organization of amazing women doing important work, but sometimes there is more to do than we volunteers have time for. If you have ever used gmail or Google Drive, if you have written a blog post or use social media, you have the skills we need!
Helping out on the AAUW Newsletter, the website or social media platforms requires only 1-2 hours per month. Please consider joining our team!
Thank you!
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AAUW NJ
May Save-the-Dates
Saturday, May 8th @10am: A continuation of our Unconference topics: Social Justice, Social Action and Outreach.
Saturday, May 22nd @10am: "Impact of COVID on Working Women in NJ" panel discussion.
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National Election 2021
It’s your AAUW, and your voice counts.
This spring, AAUW members will be asked to vote on amendments to the Public Policy Priorities and bylaws, in addition to electing members to the national board of directors. Here you’ll find all the information you need on the proposed bylaws and Public Policy Priorities changes. The comment period is now closed. Voting will begin in April.
For all the information on these important proposals follow these links:
All members will receive an emailed ballot (if no email, a paper ballot will be mailed). To check that National has your correct email address go to: https://www.aauw.org/membership and select “Membership Services Database” - you will need to login, or create an account if it’s your first time, to update your contact information.
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AAUW Upcoming Webinars
Thursday, April 1, 2021 | 4pm ET
AAUW National Town Hall on Member Education Requirement
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Monday, April 5, 2021 | 3pm ET
Factory Flaw: Attrition and Retention of Women in Manufacturing
Sponsored by the Arconic Foundation
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Thursday, April 22, 2021 | 4pm ET
Diversity Equity and Inclusion Webinar: How to Have Difficult Conversations
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March 24th was
Womens' Equal Pay Day
AAUW marked Equal Pay Day on March 24, commemorating how far into 2021 women need to work to make what men took home in 2020 alone. We applaud advocates in five states for getting op-eds placed in local publications: Hawaii, Idaho,
2021 Equal Pay Days
- Asian American and Pacific Islander Women’s Equal Pay Day is March 9. Asian American and Pacific Islander women are paid 85 cents for every dollar paid to white men.
- All Women’s Equal Pay Day is March 24. Women working full time and year round are paid 82 cents for every dollar paid to a man who works full time and year round.
- Mother’s Equal Pay Day is June 4. Mothers are paid 70 cents for every dollar paid to fathers.
- Black Women’s Equal Pay Day is August 3. Black women are paid 63 cents for every dollar paid to white men.
- Native American Women’s Equal Pay Day is September 8. Native women are paid 60 cents for every dollar paid to white men.
- Latina’s Equal Pay Day is October 21. Latinas are paid 55 cents for every dollar paid to white men.
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Atlantic County Branch invites you to...
Climate Change Impacts in New Jersey and What We’re Doing About It
Wednesday April 21 • 7pm
Learn how the NJ Climate Change Alliance, a network of diverse organizations, shares the goal of advancing non-partisan, evidence-based climate strategies for the purpose of outlining policy options for NJ communities.
A panel of New Jersey conservation experts, moderated by Virginia Rettig, Refuge Manager of Edwin B. Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge, will discuss the latest research related to climate changes that impact NJ’s coastal communities and habitats.
A Q&A session will follow the panel discussion. To register, please contact Kris Baker before April 15th at ac-nj@aauw.net. |
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If your branch is forwarding the AAUW mission in some way, please share your activities with aauwnj@gmail.com. We want to celebrate you!
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