November Program :
Financial Literacy
Julia Venetis, VP Programs
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Tuesday, November 16
7:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Jill McCormick, a financial advisor with Edward Jones, will be presenting on the topic of handling finances in retirement. How to get to it, and through it, comfortably and without worry. You can find a link to Jill’s personal webpage by clicking her name or her photo.
We will have time for Q&A, so if there are specific questions you’d like Jill to consider beforehand, please email the branch by Monday, November 15.
A branch business meeting follows the program at about 8 p.m.
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Help Us Publicize Branch Events |
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November 13 from 10 am - 1:3 0 pm
If you do not have a mask, please leave your books at the ramp door.
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Interest groups include 4 book discussion groups, afternoon bridge, and Great Decisions (a world affairs discussion group) - as well as a History and Movie group. Pictured below are three of the books featured at a recent meeting of our book discussion groups..
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Local Branch Zoom Meeting |
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AAUW Fellows and Grantees Program - one of our most popular programs of the year!
With AAUW Chicago and AAUW Jane Addams
Saturday, November 13
10:30am – 12:00noon
Our three presenting fellows are:
Melissa Mister, Project Director, After School Matters
AAUW Community Action Grant:
Pre-Freshman Program in Engineering and Science
Ramael Ohiomoba, Northwestern University School of Medicine
AAUW Selected Professions Fellowship
Research: Investigating biological and social risk factors for cardiovascular disease
Jenny Lopez Alvarado, M.S.W, Loyola University Chicago
AAUW Career Development Grant
Research: Mental Health in the Latinx Population
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
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Communications
Kim Venzon, VP Communications
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If you saw the follow-up article about our Scholarship Fundraiser in Suburban Life (maybe the week of September 13) and still have a copy, please contact me. Thanks!
Our branch was included twice in the most recent edition of the Downers Grove Magazine. Pictured is the "Community Scene" article.
Our November program was also listed on the "To Do List."
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JOIN US!
Branch Membership includes access to over fifteen Interest Groups, leadership roles on the board and committees, planning and production of monthly public programs, the annual Equal Pay Day Rally as well as the Used Book Sale. PLUS State and National informational emails and opportunities!
Editor's Note
The next issue will be released sometime around December 5, 2021.
Kim Venzon, VP Communications
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2021-2022 BRANCH BOARD
PRESIDENT Sandra Sansone Brennan
VICE-PRESIDENT MEMBERSHIP Kristen Beirne * VICE-PRESIDENT PROGRAMS Julia Venetis * VICE-PRESIDENT COMMUNICATIONS Kim Venzon * SECRETARY Patty Page * TREASURER Coleen Walter
APPOINTED OFFICERS ** AAUW FUNDS INFORMATION & FUNDRAISING Harriett Lindstrom ** AAUW FUNDS EDUCATIONAL FUNDING & AWARDS Coleen Walter ** PUBLIC POLICY Emily Owens
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AAUW Greatest Needs Fund (9110)
This fund allows AAUW to respond rapidly, in our communications and advocacy, to critical issues affecting women as they emerge - a new threat to Title IX, an opportunity to partner with employers, or the dawn of a social justice movement.
Read more
www.aauw.org
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Planned Giving
Charitable gift annuities, often called CGAs, can be a wonderful way to help AAUW provide for the next generation of women. In addition to the benefits of making a gift to the organization, you will receive fixed payments for the rest of your life.
Read more
www.aauw.org
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Sharon West - Bio
Sharon West brings an original and new sound to New Age music which blends elements of classical, jazz and electronic music. She composes music and songs that help people to relax, rejuvenate and find comfort in the world today.
Read more
dustydreamsmusic.com
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YOUR ad
could be here!
for information about supporting our branch through an ad
in the newsletter (about 100 members!) and the
Public Programs Notice (currently 100 subscribers and growing every day.)
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Elizabeth Moore, Real Estate
I am "MOORE than a Real Estate BROKER®", I have a BA in Interior Design, I am an accredited Stager, a VA Certified agent and have both built and remodeled homes. Buying and selling homes in Illinois, Partnered with United Real Estate, Chicago.
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elizabethmoore.unitedreales...
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Downers Grove Estate Planning Attorney | Probate & Trust ...
Growing older can bring about a wide range of legal concerns. You may want to plan for your family's future or take measures to protect a certain standard of living in your upcoming days and years.
Read more
www.efitzlaw.com
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CRS Designs Inc.
CRS Designs, Inc. by Connie Rabias-Sbarboro is a full service Chicago area interior design firm. A Certified Kitchen Designer and Licensed Residential Interior Designer, Connie Rabias-Sbarboro has been designing beautiful interiors since 1987
Read more
www.crsdesigns.biz
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