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October Public Program Notice | |
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Programs
Julia Venetis, VP Programs
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Jane’s Journey
Thursday, October 6, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Downers Grove Public Library, 1050 Curtiss Street
Jane Sanchez, Hinsdale resident, and travel agent cared for her mother --- and husband who suffered from Alzheimer's Disease.
She takes us through all the resources and organizations that supported her and her family’s journey with joy and sorrow.
This will be a panel discussion featuring:
Elder care attorney
Adult day services
Home Health
Placement
Home Care
Memory Care Community
There will be social beginning at 6:45 p.m. and a branch business meeting following the program at about 8 p.m.
Registration is not required but would be preferred. A reminder will be sent to all those registered.
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Call for Questions!
Financial Literacy
Wednesday, November 2, 2021 7:00 - 8:00
Downers Grove Public Library, 1050 Curtiss Street
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 HERE.
We will have time for Q&A, so if there are specific questions you’d like Jill to consider beforehand, please email Julia Venetis or submit via the registration link at the red button below by Wednesday, October 26
Registration is not required but would be preferred. A reminder will be sent to all those registered.
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AAUW Funds, Educational Funding and Awards
Coleen Walter, Appointed Officer
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Back-to-the-Books Scholarship Application Available!
If you know of someone who has returned to college and can use some financial aid, check out the flyer in this Alert. We are looking for women to award scholarship money to.
They must be full-time or half-time students within one or two years of graduating, had a three-year break in their college education and live in one of the five towns our branch serves.
Those working on an undergraduate or graduate degree may be awarded $3,000 if a full-time student or $1,500 if a half-time student or if they are working on an Associates degree they may be awarded $1,500 if a full-time student or $750 if a half-time student.
Scholarship applications may be obtained from Coleen Walter. Please make copies of the flyer and hand out. If you have any questions about the scholarship program, call Coleen Walter at 630-440-0098.
Spread the word
Please take a few moments to Like, Share, and Comment on the publicity for our Back-To-The-Books Scholarship through the links in the red buttons below. Comments and Shares make the most impact!
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Presidents' Corner
Deb Harris, Cindy Heckler, Sue Stealey, Co-Presidents
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Thank you to more than 30 members who attended our Welcome Back Social on September 21st. In addition to socializing time and our regular meeting, Harriett Lindstrom organized a Celebration and Closure program for the Used Book Sale.
Coleen Walter noted that over $124,000 has been awarded to 73 individuals in scholarships and grants. Sharon Maher and Vida Winans told stories about the Book Sale, and Mary Beth Weeks spoke about the yellow shirts. Barbara Norem was recognized for her 25+ years working on the Sale, and all Book Sale chairs were asked to stand and be recognized. (Harriett's photo compilation of book sale chairs is above.) The entire branch was thanked for yearly participation. At the end of the evening, a group picture was taken of attending members in a yellow shirt.
Now it’s time to turn the page, put our heads together, and figure out how we will fund the Back to The Books scholarship program in the future.
October Programs
Julia Venetis announced that our next program, Jane’s Journey, will be on October 6, 2022 at the Downers Grove Public Library. Please see the full description above.
On October 25th, the Naperville Area branch will sponsor Uncensored! – a webinar highlighting proactive approaches to protect knowledge exploration in our communities. You can find the link to register for the Zoom program later in the notice.
We hope to see you on October 6th.
Deb Harris: 630.263.4950 hdebharris@comcast.net
Cindy Heckler: 630.740.6626 cindy_heckler@att.net
Sue Stealey: 630.963.6625 sestealey@juno.com
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Membership
Marianne Hunnicutt, VP Membership
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Join Us
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!
Download this PDF to mail to us with a check.
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Interest Groups
Interest groups include 4 book discussion groups, afternoon bridge, and Great Decisions (a world affairs discussion group) - as well as a History group. Following are some of the books being discussed in October.
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Public Policy
Emily Owens, Appointed Officer
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AAUW-IL Public Policy Opportunity in the Chicago Area | Abortion and Full Reproductive Rights National Day of Action, Saturday, October 8, 2022, at 12 noon. The event will be at Federal Plaza, 219 S. Dearborn, Chicago. Make your signs and join us! | | | |
Ways and Means
Deb Harris, Chair
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Save the Dates
Our restaurant fundraisers are starting up again. Save the dates:
- Tuesday, November 15 – Pierce Tavern 4:00 – 10:00 p.m. Enjoy the delicious menu items from our own Pierce Tavern. We held a fundraiser at Pierce Tavern in May and it was amazingly successful – and lots of fun!
- Wednesday, December 14 – City Barbeque – all day. Take a break from Holiday preparations and enjoy some barbeque on a cold day. Buy extra for the days that you are too busy to cook!
Watch for details in this notice.
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AAUW Funds, Information and Fundraising
Harriett Lindstrom, Appointed Officer
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The Yellow Shirts Are Retired!
All who attended the Fall Kickoff Meeting and Social helped to give a meaningful end to our collective adventure. It is exciting to announce that ALL the shirts went home with someone and $320 was collected for NCCWSL (scholarships). We had a great picture on the Library steps with everyone wearing a yellow shirt.* Thank you to all who shared stories.
*Emily Owens even arranged for Ann Belz to be in the picture via a scarecrow. Photo by Kate Skegg
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Communications
Kim Venzon, VP Communications
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Editor's Note
The Public Programs Notice is archived on the Past Programs page of the website.
The next notice is the November edition which will be released around November 5, 2022.
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UnCensored! Protect knowledge exploration in our communities. | Are you concerned about book banning and censorship in public and school libraries? Learn from a panel of experts what actions you can take right now to protect intellectual freedom in your community. | | | |
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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) Maryann Byrne
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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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Around Town
Any branch member can submit and event for Around Town.
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Contact us at SaveCCSD66@gmail.com to get involved. Don't forget: Wear Yellow on Wednesdays to show your support for the referendum. | | | |
Voting in DuPage County: How It Works | Monday, October 17, 2022 - 7:00pm at the Indian Prairie Library. Registration opens September 19. Attendees will learn about the following: *Election schedule *Why each type of election is important *How to navigate the DuPage County elections website *What the options are for voting *EXPLANATION OF PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE 1970 ILLINOIS CONSTITUTION | | |
If you are interested in advocating for Downers Grove Grade School District 58's bond referendum or would like to learn more about the referendum, click through to the website. | | | |
Downers Grove Handmade Market - Downers Grove Junior Woman's Club | We are excited to announce our next event! Our in person Sip and Shop will be held on November 18, 2022, followed by our online marketplace November 19-20 | | | |
Around Town Contributors: Harriett Lindstrom and Kim Venzon | |
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