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FRIDA KAHLO LECTURE
Wednesday, May 12, 7 p.m. via Zoom
Diana Martinez, Director of the upcoming "Frida Kahlo: Timeless" Exhibition at the Cleve Carney Museum of Art at the College of DuPage, will be the speaker for a joint local area AAUW branch Zoom presentation.
Martinez, who is also Director of the McAninch Arts Center at COD, will lecture on the life and work of Frida Kahlo and focus on her ongoing relevance and popularity.
The "Timeless" Exhibit, scheduled for June 5-September 6, 2021, features 26 original pieces and is the largest Kahlo exhibit in the Chicago area in 40 years.
Mary-Jo Bryan Wolsky, VP Programs
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Hello Everyone,
Well, Covid cannot keep us down! We continue to have a constant schedule of events and opportunities for all members. And the weather is contributing to our fresh outlook on the season.
Several members are participating in Ki Gong via Zoom and enjoying exercise together. We have even met some new people along the way. The PriMerry Players with Joyce Tumea and Marie Gillespie presented “Laudable Ladies, Revisited and Revised”, always amazing to learn about women who helped to shape our history. We have been pleased with our recent fundraisers, among them was Anderson’s Bookshop.
Our Book Sale Committee will meet in May to discuss options for our books this year; again we are trying to be creative with our resources at hand. So much depends on the forces beyond our control.
Sandra Sansone Brennan, Co-President
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Most interest groups are currently meeting on Zoom. Pictured here are the books featured at the May meetings of three of our book discussion groups. |
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Join Us
Branch Membership includes access to over fifteen Interest Groups, leadership roles on the board and committees, planning and production of monthly public programs, the annual Equal Pay Day Rally as well as the Used Book Sale. PLUS State and National informational emails and opportunities!
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EDITOR'S NOTE
The next Public Policy Notice will be released on or about June 5th around 9 a.m. Prevent your newsletter from being marked as Junk or Spam by opening it right away!
Kim Venzon, VP Communications
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Ways & Means
Deb Harris, Ways & Means Chair
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SCHOLARSHIP FUNDRAISING UPDATE
Thank you to everyone who has supported our fundraisers for the scholarship fund. We have earned the following:
Cabi - $250
Lou Malnati’s - $246.78
Ki Gong - $232.70 (net of PayPal fees)
Donations - $210
TOTAL = $939.48
We don’t know the result of the Anderson’s fundraiser yet.
We are taking off the month of May and will have another restaurant fundraiser for you to enjoy in June.
Please feel free to donate to the scholarship fund. Just put Scholarship Fund in the memo of your check. Again, thank you for your support
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Future AAUW members enjoy their Anderson's Bookshop purchases.
Branch members take Ki Gong seriously!
Our VP Communications reveals her magical side while wearing her favorite cabi button fly cargo pants.
Photos courtesy of Kim Venzon
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You are invited to take a photo
in your new cabi wear,
a shot of you with your
Anderson's Bookshop purchases,
or a selfie from the Ki Gong class.
for inclusion in an upcoming notice!
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AAUW Webinars
AAUW is committed to staying connected during these difficult times, so we’re providing regular webinar content for our communities. National staff and outside experts bring you engaging programming on the issues most important to you.
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www.aauw.org
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Equal Pay Day Calendar
Equal Pay Day denotes how far into the new year women must work to be paid what men were paid the previous year. Started by the National Committee on Pay Equity (NCPE) in 1996, the goal was to raise awareness about the gender wage gap.
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Branch #4023: Darien - Downers Grove - Lisle - Westmont - Woodridge
Advancing equity for women and girls through advocacy, education, philanthropy, and research.
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2020-2021 BRANCH BOARD
** CO-PRESIDENTS Mary Ann Dion & Sandra Sansone Brennan * VICE-PRESIDENT PROGRAMS Mary-Jo Bryan Wolsky * VICE-PRESIDENT MEMBERSHIP Kristen Beirne * VICE-PRESIDENT COMMUNICATIONS Kim Venzon * SECRETARY Sue Stealey * TREASURER Coleen Walter **
APPOINTED OFFICERS * AAUW FUNDS Harriett Lindstrom * PUBLIC POLICY Emily Owens
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AAUW Greatest Needs Fund
This fund allows AAUW to respond rapidly, in our communications and advocacy, to critical issues affecting women as they emerge. Giving to Greatest Needs is a great way to ensure AAUW’s continued visibility, relevance and sustainability.
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www.aauw.org
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Planned Giving - AAUW : Empowering Women Since 1881
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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www.aauw.org
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Liz Moore and Associates - Real Estate. Reinvented.
Liz Moore and Associates, LLC is dedicated to making accessibility a priority. We are reaching out to our partners in an attempt to better provide products and services that are accessible to all users regardless of ability.
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www.lizmoore.com
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Stature Custom Homes
We're planning another custom built home. Located at 4705 Middaugh in beautiful Downers Grove, this home sits on a historic brick paved street and is a short walk downtown Downers Grove, the Main Street Metra train station and all three schools.
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staturecustomhomes.com
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YOUR ad
could be here!
for information about supporting our branch through an ad
in the Members Only newsletter (about 100 members!) and the
Public Programs Notice (currently 88 subscribers and growing every day.)
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Law Office of Eileen R. Fitzgerald
Growing older can bring about a wide range of legal concerns. I am an elder law attorney with more than 30 years of experience serving clients with compassionate and effective legal guidance.
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www.efitzlaw.com
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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.
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dustydreamsmusic.com
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CRS Designs Inc.
CRS Designs, Inc. by Connie Rabias-Sbarboro is a full service Chicago area interior design firm. A Certified Kitchen Designer and Licensed Residential Interior Designer, Connie Rabias-Sbarboro has been designing beautiful interiors since 1987....
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www.crsdesigns.biz
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