Summer 2023 AAUW Public Program Notice

Ways and Means

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.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT OF OUR SUMMER FUNDRAISERS

The Programs Commitee is working on the next season of programming. Watch for information beginning in September 2023.

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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.

Contact Vice President Membership Marianne Hunnicut for membership information:

[email protected]

Did you know AAUW…?

The purpose of AAUW is to advance equity for women and girls through advocacy, education, philanthropy, and research.

AAUW has a nice free bonus for members who join/renew for FY24. Members have an offer to receive one free year of Ms. Magazine that includes four print issues along with digital updates. Sign up today! (secure.everyaction.com/sD0p2w4z3UCh2a52jzb35w2)

Snapshots from Meetings and Events

Save the Date! September 13, 2023

Our Fall Kickoff Meeting and Social will be held on Wednesday, September 13th at the Downers Grove Public Library beginning at 6 pm. Dinner will be served and a business meeting will follow. This is the perfect time to meet members and learn more about our branch.

Please invite friends or neighbors who might be interested in our mission of gender equity. More information will be available in the September Public Program Notice.

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.

Several of our Interest Groups are on summer break. Meetings will resume in September 2023

2023-2024 Branch Board

Co-Presidents Deb Harris, Cindy Heckler, and Sue Stealey

Vice-President Membership Marianne Hunnicutt

Vice-President Programs Committee Delores Dunham, Deb Harris, Harriett Lindstrom, and Joyce Tumea

Vice-President Communications Kim Venzon

Secretary Mary Vercellino

Treasurer Coleen Walter

Appointed Officers

AAUW Funds Information & Fundraising Harriett Lindstrom

AAUW Funds Educational Funding & Awards Coleen Walter

Public Policy Emily Owens

Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion (DEI) - Vacant

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