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February General Meeting
Thursday, February 16, 2023
9:00 A.M.
Sun City West Foundation Webb Room
14465 RH Johnson Boulevard
Sun City West, AZ 85375
Outstanding Women of Action
Presenter:
Gina W. Ore, Chief Philanthropy Officer, Sun Health Foundation
Ms Ore will be presenting on her successful journey as a female leader and entrepreneur in the ever-changing and unpredictable non-profit world. Hear how Ms. Ore has grown, nurtured, and inspired the human connection with donors, community members, and other business leaders. Ms. Ore will explain how she has developed and maintained relationships with a community through content, stories, and events aligning with the mission she is working towards.
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The AAUW-NWV was granted status as a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation, effective December 8, 2022. Please join us at the February general meeting to learn what this means for our administrative operations as well as donations to the Branch.
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SEEKING CANDIDATES
The nominating committee (Ronda Clark, Sheryl Saddaris, Joye Kohl, Suzanne James, Rosemary Dougherty, and Marge Whitman) are seeking candidates for elective and appointed positions. Please contact committee members if you would like to join the team for 2023-2024. We welcome longtime and new members.
Voting members on the Board include Membership Vice President (two persons), Treasurer (1 new person), and President-elect. The terms are usually for two years with the second person serving as apprentice to learn the role. Appointed positions include Facebook, publicity, and hospitality.
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Join the Women's History SIG and Branch members at the general meeting, March 16, 2023
Find out how much you know about the remarkable history of Title IX, the breadth of the legislative importance, the resulting impact for women and girls, and the challenges still facing the intent and continuing implementation of this legislation.
Come join this special celebration, hear an amazing program, view the displays and, of course, see if you can win one of the door prizes. Stay tuned for details -- It is going to be a party!
Plans are also in the works to promote special displays at our public libraries to enhance public understanding of 50 years of Title IX. If you want to help with the planning, please contact either Deborah Hansen or Joye Kohl.
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AAUW Arizona Annual Legislature Day
February 23, 2023, 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
The Historic Senate Chambers at the
Arizona Capitol, 1700 W. Washington St.
Featuring a panel discussion: "How to Advocate Effectively for Your Policy Priorities."
Guest panelists include:
- Jodi Liggett - Founder of the Arizona Center for Women's Advancement - ACWA
- Nicky Indicavitch - Statewide Outreach Directory at Save Our Schools Arizona
- David Lujan - Former Arizona State Senator, current President & CEO of Children's Action Alliance
Come join us for a day to socialize and learn with fellow AAUW members from across the state on how to make your voice heard. Click Here for Specific Details.
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MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY
The 2023-2023 directory contains a treasure-trove of information. Contact Nancy Wilson to receive your copy.
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.
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USEFUL LINKS
There is so much happening within our organization. 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
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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, lodging, and a Friday night social in Old Town Scottsdale. Save the date and stay tuned!
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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.
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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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Isabel Cheeks Lewis
1929-2011
AAUW-NWV President, 1997-1998
Isabel was born in 1929 in Oxford, Ohio, and graduated from Miami University (Ohio). In 1947, she married Wilbur K. Lewis, who served in the Marine Corps during WWII. The couple moved to Minneapolis where Isabel was Supervisor of the Elementary Lunch Program for the Minneapolis Public Schools. She retired in 1987, after serving as Food Service Director for the Bloomington, MN, School District.
After a move to Peoria, Arizona, Isabel became active in church and community organizations, including AAUW. She delighted in sharing the story of her Great Grandfather, Peter Bruner, at one of the Genealogy SIG meetings. Isabel passed away in 2011 and her memorial service was held at Desert Garden Church in Sun City West.
Peter Bruner
1845-1938
Slave, Civil War Veteran, Farmer, and Custodian at Miami University
Peter Bruner was born a slave in 1845 in Winchester, Kentucky. During his childhood and teen years Peter often ran away to escape slavery. He was caught and whipped many times. After the Emancipation Proclamation, Peter, as a free Black man, walked 41 miles to Camp Nelson in Kentucky, to enlist in the Union Army. He served for three years and when he mustered out, he returned home to Winchester to visit his mother who he had not seen in 18 years.
After the Civil War, Peter moved to Oxford, Ohio, where he married Frances Proctor, and they started a family. He was a farmer and later secured a job as a custodian at Miami University. He wrote his autobiography: A Slaves Adventures Toward Freedom, with the assistance of his daughter. Peter Bruner passed away in 1937, and is buried in Woodside Cemetery in Oxford, OH.
Sources: Isabel Lewis obituary, Minneapolis Star Tribune, 8 May 2011; A Slaves Adventures Toward Freedom, electronic edition; Peter Bruner obituary, Cincinnati Enquirer, 7 April 1937; Wikipedia–Peter Bruner. Story shared by Ann Mitchell.
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Kayoni Hughes - Update
Hi, I still am attending ASU, pursuing my BA in Business Administration. I expect to graduate in May 2023. Here's a summary of what I've been up to lately.
The business risk management course I took in the fall was challenging. The professor is involved in the agriculture industry, so most of the examples he gave were based on the complexities of agri-business rather than corporate, C-suite type companies. An exciting class I took was a problem-solving and actionable analytics course. We used Microsoft Excel and learned multiple ways to analyze different data types.
I went to concerts and traveled over the summer; back home to Denver, to California, and to visit a special friend's family on the Colorado River. I worked my part-time position at Cabela's over the holidays and spent time watching my young cousin in Phoenix (toddlers are a handful!) I enjoy spending time with my coworkers at Cabela's. We tend to go out to eat or go fishing somewhere locally. One day I hope to catch a trophy Bass but for I'll stick to personal bests!
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SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS (SIGs)
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Monday Book Club
Meeting: 2nd Monday, 2:00 p.m.
(September-May)
Next meeting Feb 13, 2023, at the home of Diane Wilbur. Book: The Personal Librarian by Marie Benedict & Victoria Christopher Murray. Discussion leader: Sheryl Saddoris.
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)
Next meeting Feb 20, 2023, at home of Sharon Phelps. Book: The Lincoln Highway by Amor Towles. Discussion leader: Sharon Phelps.
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.
(All year round via Zoom)
Next meeting Feb 8, 2023. Book: Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind by Yuval Noah Harari
The Mar 8th meeting will discuss The Moment of Lift by Melinda Gates.
New members are welcome; contact: Janet Murphy
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SnowBird Book Club
Meeting: In-person 1st Tuesday at 1 p.m. at First Citizens Bank (fka Citi Bank), 19432 N RH Johnson Blvd., SCW. Via Zoom 1st Wednesday at 10 a.m. (All year round)
Next meetings Feb 7 & 8, 2023. Book: Killers of the Flower Moon by David Grann. Same book for both meeting times.
Contact: Lorie Lux (for Zoom invitation) 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.
Next meeting Feb 14, 2023. Topic: “Misinformation.” Discussion Leader: Jane Bottenstein. For a copy of the "Misinformation" article, contact Sharon Phelps or text 612-799-5474. A copy of the article will be sent to you.
Contact: Sharon Phelps. Everyone is welcome to attend. BYOB.
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Genealogy Gals
Meeting: 2nd Friday at 9:30 a.m.
(October-April)
Next meeting: Feb 10, 2023. Theme: 'Writing Your Ancestor's Story.' Guest Speaker: Cathy Gallagher.
9:00 a.m. coffee & treats, 9:30 a.m. meeting at Paula Parodi's house.
(Scroll down for flyer with more details.)
Contact: Ann Mitchell
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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 (January-April) Next meeting: Feb 1, 2023, at 1:00 p.m. at Sue Knippen's home.
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: Feb 9, 2023, at Judy Neigoff's home; Feb 23, 2023, at Tina Byrne's home.
Contact: Ellen Erickson, 701-741-6735
(Her Directory email is incorrect.)
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Bridge
· Meeting: 1st and 3rd Wednesday at 1 p.m.
Contact: Pat Riffle, 623-546-1254
· Meeting: 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)
Next meeting Feb 27, 2023, at the home of Rebecca Martin.
Contact: Sheryl Saddoris
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Food and Wine I
Meeting: 4th Wednesday at 4 p.m.
(October-April)
Next meeting Feb 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)
Next meeting Feb 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)
Next meeting Feb 15, 2023.
Contact Susan or Suzanne for information on February's meeting.
Contacts: Susan Hershberger or
Suzanne Lowe.
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Memories to Memoirs
Meeting: 1st Monday at 9:30 a.m.
(October-May)
Next meeting: Feb 6, 2023, at the home of Sharon Quern. Prompt: "My most memorable experience while traveling."
The March 6th meeting will be at Eileen Berger's home. Prompt: "What is the best feeling in the world? Describe why it qualifies as the best or what invokes that feeling."
Contact: Joye Kohl
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Women’s History
Meeting: 3rd Friday at 9:30 a.m.
(October-April)
Next meeting: Feb 17, 2023, at 9:30 a.m. at the home of Joye Kohl.
The group is in the final planning stages for the March general meeting presentation on the 50th Anniversary of Title XI. They also are planning special displays at our public libraries to promote understanding of Title XI.
For further info and if you want to help, please contact 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.
Hiking Club members receive emails with details on hiking activities. Interested in joining, contact Judy to be put on the 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
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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
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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. Doris Montrose
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
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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!
Format text in Microsoft Word and photos as Jpeg.
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