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March 2023 View as Webpage

MARCH IS WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH

PRESIDENT'S

LETTER

March Reminders

From: OurMindfulLife.com

Your body is worth taking care of

Your stories are worth telling

Your feelings are worth respecting

Your growth is worth investing in

Your potential is worth exploring

Your future is worth expecting

As the Board continues to explore more ways to connect with our surrounding community, we keep our Mission and the above “reminders” in mind. Your input has been so helpful; you keep us connected. I am so looking forward to our next “invited program” of the year, all about Title IX. I know I’ll learn more than I think I know…….😊.

Of course, we’ll have our April “Transition” meeting, where the membership swears in our new Board, this year at Angela’s! The Hospitality Committee is working on a special event, so don’t forget to put April 20th on your calendar. See you soon!

Karen Bunting, President 2022-23

March General Meeting

Thursday, March 16, 2023

9:00 A.M.

Sun City West Foundation Webb Room

14465 RH Johnson Boulevard

Sun City West, AZ 85375

We're throwing a party for the 50th anniversary of Title IX. Let's join together to affirm the importance and impact of the law, to celebrate the leaders in the Title IX movement, and to learn the challenges remaining in its implementation.

For details about the meeting, speakers, and history of Title IX, see the

TITLE IX ANNIVERSARY EDITION NEWSLETTER (click here) sent in a separate email.

Report to the Membership from the Nominating Committee

Marge Whitman, Chair

The Nominating Committee presents the following slate of candidates for the Board of Directors of the AAUW-NWV branch for 2023-2024. Nominations may be made from the floor at the time of the election, provided written consent from the nominee has been obtained.

Elections are held at the general meeting in March. Elections are by ballot unless there is only one (1) nominee/pair for an office; in that case the election is by voice vote. An election requires a majority vote of those present and voting must occur with a quorum in attendance. Ten (10) percent of the Affiliate Individual Members shall constitute a quorum.

SLATE OF CANDIDATES:

President: Marge Whitman

President-elect: Rosemary Dougherty

Recording Sec'y:

Nancy Flann and Deborah Engel

Treasurer: Tina Byrne

Membership: Judi Neigoff and Gail Reddington

Program: Ronda Clark and Dorothy Alexander

Corresponding Sec’y: Karen Bunting

MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY

The 2023-2023 directory contains a treasure-trove of information. A PDF version is posted on the Branch website in the Members Only (password-protected) section.

Directory 2022-2023

Watch for Eblasts with updates and corrections to members' data.

USEFUL LINKS

Stay current on AAUW initiatives and activities at the National, State, and Branch levels:

AAUW National:

https://www.aauw.org

AAUW Arizona State:

https://www.aauwarizona.org

AAUW NWV Branch:

https://northwestvalley-az.aauw.net

(Site is under renovation)

And check our Facebook page for posts of current news and event photos.

Scholarship Committee

Next meeting is March 28, 2023, at 1:30 p.m. at the home of Lu Marchese.

The group will review and judge applications for the Fall 2023 semester. We will have two scholarships available. Contact Lu for further information.

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Membership Committee

Please welcome our newest member

BARBARA KALMAN

Look for the ❤️Heart on new members'

name tags and say hello!

Sharing and

Caring

If you or anyone you know in our AAUW branch could use a word of encouragement, a thinking of you, or a sympathy card, please let me know. I would love to send them a card to let them know we’re thinking about them.

Send an email to Sheryl Saddoris.

WHAT DOES JUSTICE FOR WOMEN LOOK LIKE?

AAUW AZ Spring Forum

April 22, 2023, 10:00 am-3:00 pm

AZ Historical Society Heritage Center @ Papago Park

The theme of the annual AAUW AZ Spring Forum is “What Does Justice for Women Look Like?” Collaboratively, we will explore some of the critical issues facing women today: access to quality education, availability of health care, equal pay, equal protection under the law, and equal opportunity. We will hear from key law makers and influencers as to what currently is happening in Arizona, and we will discuss how we, as members of AAUW, can work to transform our systems through activism, education, and service. Information coming soon regarding speakers and a Friday night social in Old Town Scottsdale.

ATTENDEE SPECIAL HOTEL RATE. RESERVATIONS MUST BE MADE BY 3/7/2023

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Scottsdale-Old Town

Two Queen Bed Suites @ $169.00 plus tax (14.02%)

Free buffet breakfast and parking

3131 N Scottsdale Rd.

Scottsdale AZ 85251

480-675-7665

COLLEGE CONNECTIONS

Haley Matthews - Update

My last semester is whizzing by! Classes are going great. I've been trying to balance finishing off strong and soaking up all the last bits of information, moments, and memories as it comes an end. My plans have shifted recently due to an amazing opportunity in front of me. After graduation, I go back to Boeing for a full-time position in their Production Engineering Department for the Apache Helicopter Program in Mesa, Arizona. However, do to COVID, I never got to play my sophomore season of collegiate soccer and I have that remaining season of eligibility. After some long thought, I realized I will never get to play soccer in college again. Paired with my desire to continue my education in a graduation program, and Boeing's incredible support, I will be returning to Embry-Riddle in the Fall to play my final season of soccer while beginning work on my Master's Degree. My plan after giving my all for one more go, to is to return to Boeing and transfer my classes to the Master's Program from which I will graduate. I am so grateful to be able to take this opportunity and grow even more through work and with my team. I am super excited and cannot wait to make my mark as I enter my career.

Save the Dates

SUMMER SURVIVAL LUNCHEONS

May 18

Hostesses: Rosemary Dougherty and Sharon Phelps

@ Angela’s

June 15

Hostess: Anne Burris

July 20

Hostesses: Suzanne James and Corrine Povich

August 17

Hostesses: Karen Bunting and Marge Whitman

SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS (SIGs)

Co-Chairs: Linda Styrwoll, Karen Diaz

Check the Membership Directory (link) and Eblast updates for addresses and phone numbers.

Monday Book Club

Meeting: 2nd Monday, 2:00 p.m. at First Citizens Bank (fka Citi Bank), 19432 N RH Johnson Blvd., SCW. (September-May)

Meeting: Mar 13, 2023. Book: The Leavers by Lisa Ko. Discussion leader: Rita Ratajczak.

The April 10th meeting will discuss The Woman They Could Not Silence by Kate Moore.

Contact: Diane Wilbur, 231.944.2666. Non-members call for details. RSVP appreciated.

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Open Book Club

Meeting: 3rd Monday at 2 p.m.

(September-April)

Meeting: Mar 20, 2023, at home of Marcia Steil. Book: Once Upon a Wardrobe by Patricia Callahan. Discussion leader: Marcia Steil.

Contact: Betty Merwin. If you wish to attend, RSVP to Betty.

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Evening Book Club

Meeting: 3rd Tuesday, 7 p.m. at a member’s home

The Deborah Channell Memorial Book Group. Membership is limited to 12.

Contact: Anne Burris, 623-640-4663

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Non-Fiction Book Club

Meeting: 2nd Wednesday at 6 p.m.

Meeting: Mar 8, 2023. Book: The Moment of Lift by Melinda Gates.

The April 12th meeting will discuss The Library Book by Susan Orlean.

Contact: Janet Murphy, 602-799-2227, for location and to RSVP.

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SnowBird Book Club

Meeting: 1st Tuesday at 1 p.m. at First Citizens Bank (fka Citi Bank), 19432 N RH Johnson Blvd., SCW.

Meeting: Mar 7, 2023. Book: The Splendid and the Vile by Erik Larson.

The April 4th meeting will discuss Night of Miracles by Elizabeth Berg.

Contact: Lorie Lux or Sharon Phelps

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Great Decisions

Meeting: 2nd Tuesday at 2 p.m.-3:30 p.m.

(September-April) at First Citizens Bank (fka Citi Bank), 19432 N RH Johnson Blvd, SCW.

Meeting: Mar 14, 2023. Information on this month's topic will be sent in an Eblast.

Contact: Sharon Phelps. Everyone is welcome to attend. BYOB.

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Mexican Train

· Group I: Meet: 1st Thursday at 1 p.m.-4 p.m.

Contact: Barbara McCart,623-330-5708.

· Group II: Meetings: 1st and 3rd Wednesdays, 1:00 p.m. (January-April)

Meetings: Mar 1, 2023, at the home of Sue Knippen; and Mar 15,2023, at the home of Sharan Paul. BYO snacks and drinks. Call or email Sue for her current address. Call Sue or Sharan with questions.

Contacts: Sue Knippen, 419-692-8611 or

Sharan Paul, 307-660-8381

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Mah Jongg

Meetings: 2nd and 4th Thursdays, 1 p.m.-4 p.m.

(November-April)

Next meetings: Mar 9, 2023, at Judy Neigoff's home; Mar 23, 2023, at Tina Byrne's home.

Contact: Ellen Erickson, 701-741-6735

(Her Directory email is incorrect.)

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Bridge

· Meeting I: 1st and 3rd Wednesday at 1 p.m.

Contact: Pat Riffle, 623-546-1254

· Meeting II: 2nd and 4th Wednesday at 1 p.m.

Contact: Nancy Wilson, 623-252-7436

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Snowbird Bridge

Meeting: 1st and 3rd Friday at 1 p.m.

(November-April)

Contact: Nancy Wilson, 623-252-7436

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Euchre

Meeting: 4th Monday, 1 p.m.

(September-April)

Meeting: Mar 27, 2023, at the home of Mary Jo Blum; Nancy Wilson hosting.

Contact: Sheryl Saddoris

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Food and Wine I

Meeting: 4th Wednesday at 4 p.m.

(October-April)

Meeting: Mar 22, 2023.

Contact: Marlene Gates, 623-556-4998 or

Kathleen Padula, 623-234-3993

Food and Wine II

Meeting: 3rd Wednesday at 3:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m.

(October-April)

Meeting Mar 15, 2023. Jean will send details to the SIG members.

Contact: Jean Sturm

Food and Wine III

Meeting: 3rd Wednesday at 4 p.m.-6 p.m.

(All year round)

Meeting Mar 15, 2023.

Contact: Jan Tiazkun, 623-512-6972 for details and to RSVP.

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Memories to Memoirs

Meeting: 1st Monday at 9:30 a.m.

(October-May)

Meeting: Mar 6th at home Ronda Clark. Prompt: "What is the best feeling in the world?" Describe why it qualifies as the best or what invokes that feeling. Members also asked to bring topics for writing prompts for next year.

Contact: Joye Kohl

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Genealogy Gals

Meeting: 2nd Friday; coffee & conversation at 9:00 a.m.; program at 9:30 a.m. (October-April)

Meeting: Mar 10, 2023, at the home of Paula Parodi. Topic: "Writing Your Ancestors' Stories." Special Guest Speaker Cathy Gallagher. (Postponed from last month. Click here for Feb Newsletter.

Contact: Ann Mitchell. All branch members are welcome. RSVP to Ann.

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Women’s History

Meeting: 3rd Friday at 9:30 a.m.

(October-April)

There is no SIG meeting in March. We urge all members to attend and help with our special Women's History celebration of 50 Years of Title IX at the General Meeting on the 16th.

Contacts: Joye Kohl or Debbie Hansen.

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Hiking Club

The Hiking Club is doing 1-2 hikes a month. Annual 4-day hike on April 24-27 to Green Valley and Medera Canyon. If you are interested in joining, contact Judy to be put on the email list.

Contact: Judith Neigoff

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Travel Club

Travel Club members receive email blasts about trips and trip ideas and can participate by planning and/or attending future trips. Interested in joining, contact Judy to be put on the list.

Contact: Judith Neigoff

Officers – 2022-2023

President - Karen Bunting

President Elect - Marge Whitman

Program VPs - Dorothy Alexander, Ronda Clark

Membership VPs - Cindy Ferguson, Linda Clancy

Finance VP (Treasurer) - Tina Byrne

Recording Secretaries - Kathleen Long, Deborah Engle

Corresponding Secretary - Rosemary Dougherty

Chairs and Appointees - 2022-2023

College Connection Team - Ann Mitchell, Joye Kohl

Directory - Nancy Wilson, Judy Neigoff

E-blasts – Marge Whitman

Event Coordinator - Rosemary Dougherty

Facebook Administrators - Joye Kohl, Fran Menzel, Nancy Wilson

Health Officer - Dale Maron

Historian - Marge Haberman

Hospitality/Greeters - Rosemary Dougherty, Suzanne James, Sharon Phelps

Newsletter - Marge Haberman

Photography - Rosemary Dougherty

Public Policy - Sharon Phelps. Suzanne Lowe

Scholarship Committee - Lu Marchese, Patt Bowers

Sharing and Caring - Sheryl Saddoris

Special Interest Groups - Karen Diaz, Linda Styrwoll

Technical - Karen Bunting, Marge Whitman

AAUW NWV Newsletter: Nine issues published September thru May.

**Newsletter deadline: 25th of the preceding month**

Submit all articles to Marge Haberman. Reporters and photographers – we need your time and talent!

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