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June Public Program Notice | |
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Way and Means - Summer Restaurant Fundraisers
Deb Harris & Sue Stealey, Committee Members
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Thank you to all who participated in our 3 Corners Grill and Tap restaurant fundraiser. The branch raised $220 while participants enjoyed delicious food and drink.
Our next fundraiser is at Pierce Tavern (5135 Main St, Downers Grove, IL 60515) on Monday, June 5th.
Please plan to visit Pierce Tavern for a delicious meal or carry out on June 5 between the hours of 4 and 10 p.m. No Vouchers are required. If you are planning to participate in this fundraiser, reservations are recommended. Call Pierce Tavern at (630) 869-5333 to make a reservation. (Editor's Note: You may join the waitlist on the day of the event after 4 p.m. here: www.piercetavern.com/wait-list)
Our final summer fundraiser is booked for Gia Mia, 994 Warren Ave., on Tuesday, July 18th from 11 a.m. until 9 p.m.
Guests dining in must mention that they are there for the fundraiser or show the flyer. Take out and online orders will need to use the code on the flyer (AAUW18). We will receive 20% of total net sales from that code for the day exclusive of liquor.
Please share the attached flyer with your friends and family.
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Summer Public Program Notice | | |
This is our last regular Public Program notice for the fiscal year. Our next notice will be mid-summer, around August 1st. Thank you for your support of our summer fundraisers! | | |
Membership
Marianne Hunnicutt, VP Membership
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JOIN THE DOWNERS GROVE AREA BRANCH!
Download this PDF for our membership application and mail to us with a check.
Membership includes access to Interest Groups, leadership roles on the board and committees, planning and production of monthly public programs. Join now to be a part of determining the future of our scholarship fundraising effort.
PLUS receive State and National informational emails and opportunities!
Our Values: Though we are nonpartisan, AAUW is not values-neutral: We fight to remove the barriers and biases that stand in the way of gender equity. We train women to negotiate for pay and benefits and to pursue leadership roles. And we advocate for federal, state and local laws and policies to ensure equity and end discrimination.
Did you know AAUW…?
The purpose of AAUW is to advance equity for women and girls through advocacy, education,
philanthropy, and research.
AAUW-US has a link to Take Action: AAUW Policy Updates - https://www.aauw.org/resources/policy/documents/
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Come see us at Rotary Grove Fest!
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Visit us at the Not-For-Profit booth at Rotary Grove Fest on Saturday, June 24th between noon and 2:00 p.m. Come say hello and learn about AAUW and the Downers Grove Area Branch. | | |
Communications
Kim Venzon, VP Communications
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Editor's Note
The Public Programs Notice is released monthly on or around the 5th of the month. The exception is July and August which share a Summer issue that could be released at any time during those months.
Previous editions of the Notice can be accessed on our website.
Blue underlined text, red buttons, and many images are hotlinks that will connect to additional content.
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AAUW Naperville Area Used Book & Media Sale -- First Look | Thousands of great books & media items! Hardcover, softcover, fiction, nonfiction books, children's, CDs, DVDs, vinyl. All new selections - no carryover from previous year. The early bird gets the (book)worm with EXCLUSIVE FIRST LOOK shopping! Doors will open to an exclusive group of shoppers with advance tickets from 9 AM - NOON on Thursday, June 15, 2023. | | | |
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2022-2023 BRANCH BOARD
* CO- PRESIDENTS Deb Harris, Cindy Heckler, Sue Stealey * VICE-PRESIDENT MEMBERSHIP Marianne Hunnicutt * VICE-PRESIDENT PROGRAMS Julia Venetis * VICE-PRESIDENT COMMUNICATIONS Kim Venzon * SECRETARY Mary Vercellino * TREASURER Coleen Walter
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2022-2023 APPOINTED OFFICERS
** AAUW FUNDS INFORMATION & FUNDRAISING Harriett Lindstrom ** AAUW FUNDS EDUCATIONAL FUNDING & AWARDS Coleen Walter ** PUBLIC POLICY Emily Owens ** DIVERSITY, EQUITY, & INCLUSION (DEI) Susan Becker
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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. | | | |
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This fund allows AAUW to respond rapidly to critical issues affecting women as they emerge allowing us to pivot as the national dialogue shifts.
Greatest Needs is also what fuels our groundbreaking research and effective advocacy.
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Tellin' Tales Theater: Finding Our Voices
Thursday, June 15 from 7 - 8pm
Woodridge Public Library 3 Plaza Drive Woodridge, IL 60517
| Two seasoned performers from Tellin' Tales Theatre company will share solo performances based on their own real life stories as members of the LGBTQ community. The result is a beautiful message on the power of dealing with the world on your own terms. This is a 60-minute production that includes a Q&A session and information on how to develop your own story. This performance is brought to you in conjunction with the Human Relations Advisory Committee (HRAC) of the Village of Woodridge and organized by the League of Women Voters Downers Grove, Lisle, Woodridge | | | |
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In-Home Care Services
Our professional care teams, each led by a Registered Nurse, deliver expert, compassionate, and personal care.
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Dusty Dreams Music
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. Sharon's music explores themes of nature, life mysteries, exploration, spirituality and the beauty in our lives that often goes unnoticed.
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Law Office of Eileen R. Fitzgerald | |
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