2019-2020 Theme:
Economic Security for Women
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Message from the President
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Happy New Year!
I hope all of you have had enjoyable holidays and are looking forward to the new year.
I have been thinking about the message that Dr. Yvonne Katz gave at our December meeting. She spoke of the need for financial security and the many issues that girls and women face. I always enjoy her enthusiastic presence and I appreciated her emphasis on projecting confidence. She gave us six ways to project confidence: Get active, ramp up your smile, exude a body language of self-respect (she even demonstrated how to walk and stand), optimize color in your clothing, wear scent strategically and keep a positive attitude. So many folks these days are concerned about the state of the world and/or having personal challenges. Remembering to smile, walk with a sense of confidence, stay active and stay positive are all good goals for the new year that can ward off some of these worries. I know I am going to keep them in mind. The book that Dr. Katz recommended that everyone read is
Smart Women Finish Rich
by David Bach. As always, Dr. Katz left her audience with a sense of optimism.
Dr. Katz encouraged us to get involved by joining local boards and organizations that make a difference in the community. If you are a member of a board or hold other positions in the community, we would like to let our other members know. We as AAUW members have access to the Two Minute Activist to contact our representatives in Washington. Don’t forget that we can also email city and county leaders in order to have our voices heard at the local level. We will meet with our state and U.S. Representatives at their local offices on Equal Pay Day this year. Look for emails with more information on this as we approach Equal Pay Day.
We won’t have a meeting in January, but hope to see you at Wine, Women and Wisdom this month and then at our meetings in February, March, April and May.
Suzanne Benson
President
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No Regular Meeting In January
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Join Wine, Women and Wisdom Instead!
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January 22, 2020
5:00 p.m.
COOKHOUSE RESTAURANT
720 E. Mistletoe Avenue 78201
$25 CASH includes drink & delicious bites
RSVP: Helga Anderson
by Monday, Jan. 20, 2020
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Branch Scholarships
Scholarship applications are coming in!!
We have four textbook applications online and one graduate query online. These folks are electronically savvy so good thing Malinda made online applications available this year. Thanks, Malinda!
Deadline is Feb. 1, so this is just the start.
Karen Reichensperger
210-637-0170
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Gift Card Winner!
The winner of the $500 Visa Gift Card is Janina Kuzma.
Congratulations to Janina!
Thank you to each of you who donated to the fundraiser. The women who will be the recipients of the textbook scholarships are grateful for your generosity. $1745 was raised. After deducting $505.95 for the gift card and fees, proceeds of $1239.05 will be used for the scholarships that are awarded in the spring.
Ann Marie Rehner
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2019-2020 Officers
President Suzanne Benson
President Elect Cheryl Fuller
VP Membership Kathy Dicke
Co VP Programs Eleanor Skelley
Co VP Programs Eva Nwokah
Secretary Cheryl Fuller
Treasurer Kathy Kraft
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In January 2020, you will receive a letter from AAUW Texas with information about voting for the AAUW Texas Board.
Please make sure your contact information is updated with national, because AAUW Texas uses the national database. If you need assistance, ask Kathy Kraft Treasurer.
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SAVE THE DATE
AAUW TEXAS CONVENING
April 17-18, 2020
Marriott Courtyard
Pflugerville
$129 per night
Deadline for reservations: March 27, 2020
A CENTENNIAL OF WOMEN'S SUFFRAGE
To celebrate the anniversary of 100 years of women’s suffrage
and recognize the fight for equality remains ongoing.
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Five Star National Recognition Program
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The new Five Star National Recognition Program rewards branches for aligning their work with the AAUW strategic plan and other initiatives that foster the mission of advancing gender equity for women and girls. The San Antonio Branch is working to receive all five stars: Programs, Advancement, Communications and External Relations, Public Policy and Research, and Governance and Sustainability.
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ADVANCEMENT
To obtain the Advancement star we must have a $30 per member contribution to the greatest needs of AAUW. The goal for the San Antonio Branch is $2,700 by June 30, 2020. Go to the
aauw.org
website and donate so AAUW can use your gift where it is needed most.
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GOAL
$2,700
by June 30, 2020
Current:
$610
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BRIDGE
1st and 3rd Monday
2:30 pm - 5:30 pm
La Madeleine at Park North
722 NW Loop 410 at Blanco 78216
Contact Pearl Eng
210.240.8118
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HISTORIC SOUTHWEST
Saturday, January 11, 12:00 noon
Dr. Gene Sprague
Board of Trustees Alamo Colleges District
DoubleTree Hotel
37 NE Loop 410 at McCullough 78216
RSVP to Lola Hill
210-334-5897
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BOOK DISCUSSION
Saturday, January 18, 10:00 am
Island of Sea Women
by Lisa See
Hostess Eleanor Skelley
16330 Hidden View Street 78232
RSVP by Wed., January 15
210.496.0387
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CULINARY ADVENTURES
Thursday, January 16, 11:00 am
Charcoal Grill Organic Restaurant
110 N. Crossroads Blvd. 78201
Gluten free options available.
RSVP to Fran Vetters
210.481.7765
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WINE, WOMEN & WISDOM
Wednesday, January 22, 5:00 pm
Cookhouse Restaurant
720 E. Mistletoe Ave. 78201
RSVP by Mon., January 20
Helga Anderson
210.573.8424
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MOVIEGOERS
Saturday, January 25
Movie, time, and place selected by the group and announced the day before.
RSVP to Fran Vetters
210.481.7765
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