November 2022                                                                                                       View as Webpage

At the October 20, 2022, meeting, Marge Whitman announced a $5,000 challenge grant for AAUW-NWV to raise money for its Scholarship Fund. An anonymous donor will match up to $5,000 donated by Branch members between now and December 31, 2022. We've named this initiative “Dollars for Scholars.” Since National AAUW no long has its Red Envelope Campaign, we encourage Branch members to direct their generous scholarship donations to our challenge grant.

Please send donations to Tina Byrne, Treasurer, AAUW-NWV, 13940 Meeker Blvd, Suite 115-217, Sun City West, AZ 85375.” Donations are not tax deductible yet, although Marge is working toward our Branch becoming a 501(c)(3) organization so that future donations will be eligible for tax deductions.  

GIRLFRIENDS & MORE

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND --- HELP SUPPORT A LOCAL LIBRARY AND PROMOTE LITERACY FOR CHILDREN AT YOUNGTOWN PUBLIC LIBRARY!

Rio Salado College in Surprise offers both in-person and online Adult Education classes. Of enormous importance is a required GED Success Class that provides orientation to the college experience, its demands, challenges, and the many support systems available on campus. The High School Equivalency Diploma (GED) classes prepare students to take their GED test. Adults Achieving College Education (ACE) is a two-year college Scholarship Program enabling the student to take college credit classes. Students are able to earn as many as 25 college credits over this time. The English Language Learning Classes (ELL) help students learn and improve their English language proficiency. Career Training is available to students in all of these programs.

Pettina Pinto is a Navajo who grew up in New Mexico.  She went to an Indian Boarding School in Oklahoma as a freshman where she was excited to meet so many other Native Americans from different tribes.  She left in her senior year to have her baby.  As a single mother she works full-time as a manager at Walmart.  She has instilled the value of education in her three children.  As an example to them she is working on her GED.  Her daughter is now attending college and Pettina is encouraging her 14 and 16 year olds to graduate.  She is looking toward a career in medical coding and recently received her medical administration assistant certification.

Tammy Moran is the embodiment of her mantra: "Don't believe you can't, know that you can, and you will!" A survivor of domestic violence she made up her mind to change her life as she joined Rio Salado and finished her GED in five months. Tammy said she felt it was the first time she had someone behind her with the support and skills she needs. As a graduate student she was awarded the ACE scholarship that pays all her school expenses for two years. At the end of this time, she will have accumulated 25 college credits and be on her way to her goal of a degree in psychology/psychiatry.

Brunch and a Campus Tour

Tuesday, November 29th

Join the College Connection Team for

10:00 - 1:15 Brunch at Tivoli Gardens 

11:30 - 1:00 Rio Salado College Program

Start this fun and informative day at 10:00 A.M. by joining College Connection Team members for brunch (on your own) at Tivoli Gardens, 12555 W. Bell Road, Surprise. We will order from a special menu for a cost of $14.50/person. Each brunch choice includes eggs with a variety of meat products, baked goods, and beverages. Tax & tip is included in each price. RSVP: Ann Mitchell

Then, at 11:15, travel right across the street to Rio Salado College, 12535 W. Smokey Drive, Surprise The instructors are anxious to introduce you to their classes and students. Finish off the day with a delicious dessert. 

Rio Salado College is part of the Maricopa Community College District. The campus is also a College/University (C/U) Member of AAUW. Our Northwest Valley Branch supports Rio Salado College with ten vouchers that allow students to complete their GED course of study. 

If you have friends who are potential AAUW members, invite them to join you for this fun and informative day! 

This year, our Special Interest Groups' “baskets” raffle will be part of our Fashion Show Fundraiser on January 16, 2023. This event, “Trendy Fashion for Your Lifestyle,” will be held in the RH Johnson Foundation Webb Room, from 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. The basket raffle will be held from 10:30 a.m.-11:55 a.m.

It was suggested that groups consider different containers beside baskets, such as reusable shopping bags. Also mentioned were gift variations such as a gift card tree with passes to local events or outings, local special treats, a cooking class for friends, etc.

Your ideas always are so interesting - Creativity is Encouraged! 

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