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Wyandotte-Downriver has earned 3 of 5 stars
in the national 5-Star Recognition Program.
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News & Views
The monthly newsletter for the
AAUW Wyandotte-Downriver Branch
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ScavengHER Quest - March 9, 2024
LET'S CELEBRATE WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH
IN DOWNTOWN TRENTON!
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UPCOMING BRANCH MEETINGS/EVENTS:
"SAVE THE DATES"
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NO BRANCH MEETING IN JANUARY OR FEBRUARY!
January 11: 12:30pm, STEM Savvy Committee Mtg., Riverview Library
January 16: 6:00pm, Branch Board Meeting, Zoom
January 23: 5:00pm, AAUW-WD Foundation Meeting, Glass Room, Riverview Library
February 8: 12:30pm, STEM Savvy Committee Mtg., Riverview Library
MARCH BRANCH MEETING REPLACED BY THE SCAVENG-HER EVENT ON MARCH 9TH!
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Terey DeLisle
Branch President
734.344.8911
tereydelisle@yahoo.com
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STEM SAVVY PLANS CONTINUE GATHERING STEAM!
The STEM Savvy Committee is taking the month of December off to enjoy the holiday season, but we'll be back at work in January, preparing for the May event!
The STEM committee meetings will be held on:
Thursday, January 11th and Thursday, February 8th
at 12:30pm at the Riverview Library.
All branch members are encouraged to attend!
Jackie Hector & Andrea Witkowski
STEM SAVVY Committee Co-Chairs
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Women's Power Gap Initiative:
Diversity Lacking in College Leadership
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Scaling the Ivory Tower
The Women’s Power Gap at Elite Universities: Scaling the Ivory Tower examines diversity data at the nation’s elite research universities (“R1s”).
Conducted by the Eos Foundation in partnership with AAUW, this report analyzes gender, racial and ethnic representation in top leadership roles—presidents, provosts, board chair, academic deans, presidents’ cabinets and governing boards. It shows that despite women comparable experience and desire to lead, women are often overlooked for leadership roles.
Scaling the Ivory Tower outlines solutions including a call to change mandatory reporting on diversity for boards of trustees/regents, among many other recommendations.
Read more and download the report here.
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Grace Baclawski
Branch Diversity Officer
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Winter Coffee Hour - Monday December 18, 11-noon.
A great chance to talk about what’s going on in Lansing and the direction of our Downriver communities with Sen. Darrin Camilleri, Rep. Jaime Churches, and Wyandotte Mayor Pro-Tempore Kelly Stec at Bacon Memorial Library, 45 Vinewood St., Wyandotte.
UN condemns U.S. failure to address discrimination against women.
Today, 85 percent of the 194 U.N. member states’ constitutions specifically
address gender equality, and an additional 115 have a provision that prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex. The U.S. is not among these countries, nor is it among the 187 nations that have ratified the U.N. Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW). The seven nations refusing to ratify CEDAW are Iran, Niue, Palau, Somalia, Sudan, Tonga and the U.S. Read more here.
Michigan already allows eligible people who are 17.5 years old to register to vote in preparation for the first election in which they would be 18. Now, Michigan has joined 16 states and the District of Columbia to allow 16-year-olds to preregister to vote. When they turn 17.5, the voter file will notify the local clerks to send them a voter ID card and add them to the master file. Read more here.
New laws passed in Lansing this session support women and girls, and
equality for all!
Laws passed to protect and expand access to abortion (repeal of the 1931 abortion ban law and some burdensome restrictions).
Measures passed to reduce gun violence (universal background checks on all gun purchases, red flag laws to keep more people safe, and secure storage laws to keep kids safe).
The Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act is updated to include sexual orientation and gender identity.
Voting is more accessible (early in-person voting, a permanent option for absentee voting, increased access to ballot drop boxes, and expanded preregistration).
Investments in public education (free school breakfast and lunch for every child and expanded universal pre-K for more of Michigan's 4-year olds).
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Watch for additional local opportunities to further our involvement in AAUW’s public policy agenda to advance women through political, nonpartisan measures, and forward suggestions to Diana Mente at: dmenteaauw@yahoo.com | |
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December Birthdays:
12/06: Ashlie Mooney
12/11: Diana Mente
12/13: Barb Denman
12/14: Jackie Hector
12/17: Barb Duran
12/22: Kathy Pugh
12/23: Sylvia Pollack
12/26: Jan Ingle
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January Birthdays:
01/08: Jane Helinski
01/24: Carol Nankervis
01/26: Darlene Strasser
01/30: Corinne Worden
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February Birthdays:
02/01: Sue Stoll
02/03: Ann Richardson
02/05: Jennie Macoit
02/09: Char Pascuzzi
02/16:Grace Ann Beebe
02/19: Lynn Strain
02/22: Ethel Carver
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RECRUITMENT & NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES WITH SWCRC AND DBA! | |
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The list of monthly events for both of these organizations are below; one of the perks is that any of our members who wish to attend an event can do so at member pricing. We can also take advantage of discounts on e-blasts, expo tables, newsletter articles, marketing opportunities, and other perks.
Just be sure to note that you are an AAUW-WD member when registering for any SWCRC or DBA event!
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SWCRC UPCOMING EVENTS
www.swcrc.com
Thurs. 12/7/23 - 5:30-8:30PM
Celebration of Downriver & Southern Wayne County Community Partners
Grosse Ile Country Club
9339 Bellevue, Grosse Ile
Tickets: $30.00
(Elected Officials Complementary)
https://swcrc.com/events/celebration2023/
Fri. 1/5/24 - 8:00-9:00am
Morning Spark
Wings Credit Union
11380 Telegraph Rd., Taylor
Food provided by host;
No fee to attend.
Mon. 1/22/24 - 9:00am - 11:00am
Legislative Forum - State of the District Update with Debbie Dingell
Crystal Gardens, Southgate
Tickets: $25.00 (incls. breakfas
https://swcrc.com/events/dingell24/
Tues. 1/23/24 - 12:00-1:30pm
Networking at Noon
Ramsey's Family Diner
2747 W. Jefferson, Trenton
Lunch is on your own tab.
Fri. 2/2/24 - 8:00-9:00am
Morning Spark
Roger Williams Insurance Agency
3928 Dix Highway Lincoln Park
No fee to attend; light b'fast provided.
Thurs. 2/22/24 - 5:30-7:30pm
After Business, Ours (ABO) Networking
Fiorelli's Restaurant Collection
26123 Huron River Dr, Flat Rock
No fee to attend; Expo Tables: $45
https://swcrc.com/events/feb2024abo/
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DBA UPCOMING EVENTS
www.downriverbusinessassociation.com
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Sat. 12/9/23 - 8:15am
DBA Volunteer Day at Fish & Loaves
25670 Northline Rd, Taylor
To volunteer: https://bit.ly/3MVAURg
Tues. 12/12/23 - 8:00-9:00am
DBA Book Club Discussion
"The Gap and the Gain"
by Dan Sullivan
Glass Onion Griddle,
6828 Allen Rd Allen Park
Weds. 12/13/23 - 5:30-8:30pm
DBA Holiday Party
Smokies on the Water
10496 Bellevue Rd, Grosse Ile
(Complimentary appetizers, cash bar and you can order dinner off the menu)
To find January and February events, please see the Facebook events page at:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/downriverbusinessassociation/events
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News from the State (AAUW-MI)
www.aauwmi.org
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AAUW of Michigan
Important Dates
December, 2023
Friday, December 1 – Fall/Winter Newsletter distributed
January, 2024
Wednesday, January 3, 7:00 p.m. ET – Branch Presidents’ Quarterly Zoom Meeting
Saturday, January 14, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon ET – AAUW of Michigan Board Meeting* (via Zoom)
February, 2024
Saturday, February 2
- Board Nominees (in writing) due to the Chair of the Nominating Committee
- Deadline for submitting proposed Bylaws Amendments
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MARK YOUR CALENDARS!!
AAUW OF MICHIGAN - CONVENTION AND ANNUAL MEETING
"Shaping The Future Together"
Friday & Saturday, May 10-11th, at the Livonia Marriott at Laurel Park Place!
(Hosted by the Plymouth-Canton branch).
Registration and details to follow in early 2024.
All Michigan branch members are encouraged to attend to connect with fellow AAUW members at the Friday night FUN event, shop the mall merchants, participate in breakout sessions on Saturday, and vote on important issues that affect all members!
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AAUWMI is Rallying on Twitter
@AAUWofMI
Follow us for tweets and retweets of AAUW strategic priorities that make the news, raise awareness, and need attention. Click HERE
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Click HERE to access the AAUW Michigan Facebook page. Be sure to LIKE and Share our posts!
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SUBSCRIBE to the AAUW of Michigan channel
Be sure to SUBSCRIBE to the AAUW of Michigan YouTube channel for access to webinars, videos, book discussions and more.
Click HERE to access and subscribe to our YouTube channel.
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on Instagram
Click HERE to access the AAUW of Michigan Instagram page.
Be sure to LIKE, COMMENT, and SHARE our posts!
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Take just 2 minutes of your time on the internet using the AAUW Two-Minute Activist tool to influence legislators on important issues for women and girls.
Click HERE to access AAUW's Two-Minute Activist Site.
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Check out AAUW action, experts and research making headlines! Access articles & stories about AAUW published in the national spotlight here.
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Interest Groups & Activities | |
Please note that all meetings and outings may be cancelled or postponed due to ongoing developments with the COVID-19 situation. Be sure to check with group leaders or branch officers about current plans for upcoming events. All members are encouraged to observe CDC and State of Michigan requirements to maintain health when participating in AAUW events. | |
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Daytime Book Club
Dec. 1: "Remarkably Bright Creatures" by Shelby Van Pelt
1:00pm at Portofino's in Wyandotte.
Watch for the 2024 Book Club selections and discussion dates in early 2024.
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Please contact Jan Ingle at janingle40@gmail.com to confirm your attendance each month for restaurant headcount!
Everyone is welcome to read the books and join in our discussions.
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Fisher Theater Playgoers
We have season tickets on Sundays for the following plays:
Dec. 3, “Frozen” (At the Opera House) 1:00pm
Jan 28, “Wicked” (At the Opera House) 1:00pm
If you're interested in joining us with season tickets or subbing for a particular play, please call Jean Carnahan 313-382-1914 for information.
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Tickets Available!!
A handful of our members have Open Book Theater tickets for the following dates, and invite others to join them:
Sunday matinee dates -
12/10, 2/11, 4/7, 6/9.
Contact Jean Carnahan.
Saturday evening dates -
12/2, 2/3, 3/30 and 6/1.
Contact Diana Mente.
Notify the appropriate member to obtain possible lunch or dinner plans before or after shows.
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Travel Group Opportunity!
The Grosse Ile Travel Club is looking for 10 travelers to fill a car on the Rocky Mountaineer Train, Aug 4-12, 2024.
The train includes an outdoor viewing platform and fully domed windows at your seat. Train hosts inform you as you travel and serve you beverages, including alcohol, at your seat.
If you would like more information on this travel opportunity, please text, call, or email Lynn Strain:
734-552-2267 or
Lynnstrain68@yahoo.com
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Detroit Symphony
If you are interested in future plans for this group, contact Mary Sue Sickafus at: mssickafus1@gmail.com
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Evening Literature
Dec. 5th: “Back When We Were Grownups” by Anne Tyler
6:30pm - Sibley Gardens (Club Room) - Please RSVP to Jean Carnahan if you plan to attend.
Feb. 27: “The German Wife” by Kelly Rimmer
Apr. 23: “The 16th Tree of the Somme” by Lars Mytting
June 25: “Sold On A Monday” by Kristina McMoris
Discussions start at 7:30 at the SOUTHGATE Library on the 4th Tuesday of the month, except the Dec. dinner meeting.
Everyone is welcome to read the books and join in our discussions.
Call Jean Carnahan at 313-382-1914 for information.
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Great Decisions
Our meetings will be 7:00 pm on each designated Tuesday at the Southgate Library.
Our readings are as follows:
Jan 23, 2024: Chapter 7, “Iran….”
The 2024 books have been ordered, and we would love to have some of our new members join us.
Meetings are on the 4th Tuesday (every other month opposite the evening book club dates) at the Southgate Library at 7:00pm. Everyone is welcome to join us.
For information call Jean Carnahan at 313-382-1914.
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Winter - Out and About
Saturday, January 13th
9 AM – 3 PM
Monroe/Dundee Road Trip
We'll be going to the The Public House, Monroe for brunch; to St. Julian wine tasting in Dundee, then stopping at the Russell Stover Chocolate shop for some sweet treats!
Please contact Diana Mente at
734-934-7681 or dmenteaauw@yahoo.com to carpool.
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Wednesday Afternoon
Bridge Group
The Wednesday afternoon Bridge group meets every other Wednesday. The playing generally lasts until 3:30 or 4:00pm. We are in need of substitute bridge players. If you would be interested in subbing please call Grace Baclawski at 734-341-0643.
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Meet-N-Eat
Any branch member is welcome to join us for our culinary adventures (especially if you bring food!) so give our group a try!
If interested, send an email to aauwwd@gmail.com with "Meet-N-Eat" as the subject.
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Correspondence
Please let Barb Duran know of any surgeries, illnesses, accidents, deaths, congratulations, etc., or any occasion that would warrant a note or card from us, as a community of concerned & supportive women.
You can reach her by e-mail at barb@easy2sendcards.com or call 313-300-1710.
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Branch & Foundation Fundraising | |
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Kroger Community Rewards makes fundraising easy. All you have to do is shop at Kroger and swipe your Plus Card!
Link here for all the details on Kroger’s website and select organization number TP885 for the AAUW WYANDOTTE-DOWNRIVER FOUNDATION INC.
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For every $20 you spend at Big Bear Lodge, they will donate $3 to our Foundation! Take the opportunity to have some great food and contribute to our branch at the same time! You must have the post card with you. Please see a Foundation Board Member for one or several OR download copies by clicking HERE.
Big Bear Lodge is located at 25253 Telegraph Rd. Brownstown, MI 48134. Phone - 734-782-6600
www.bigbearlodge.org
(Offer excludes banquets)
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We are seeking advertisements to help defray our newsletter and directory costs. An advertisement in the newsletter is $25 for the entire year. An advertisement in the newsletter and the directory is $50. Please share the flyer below with your contacts and local businesses. Thank you! | |
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Newsletter Article Submissions
Please send information and articles by the 24th of each month for inclusion into the next month's newsletter. Email submissions are much preferred as content in digital format is the easiest to work with.
The branch email address should be used for all AAUW Newsletter business.
aauwwd@gmail.com
Please put "Newsletter" and the month in the Subject field of your email.
For example, items for the monthly newsletter should have the following subject:
Subject: Newsletter - {Season or Month}
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Mission Statement
We support leadership, education, equity and economic security for women through scholarships, training and political advocacy.
Vision Statement
AAUW will be a powerful advocate and visible leader in equity and education through research, philanthropy, and measurable change in critical areas impacting the lives of women and girls.
Branch Goals
Impact
Relevance and Visibility
Leadership Development
and Succession Planning
Funding and Membership Sustainability
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Branch Executive Board
Co-Presidents:
Terey DeLisle / OPEN
President Elect:
OPEN
Past President:
Sheila Blair
Foundation President/Chair (Ex-officio): Melanie Orr
Vice President of Finance:
Sheila Blair
Recording Secretary:
Marsha Bardoni
Corresponding Secretary:
Barb Duran
Scholarship Committee Chair:
OPEN
Historian:
OPEN
College/University Liaison:
OPEN
Diversity Committee Chair:
Grace Baclawski
Membership Committee Chair:
Sue Stoll
Program Committee Chair:
Lee Ann Shade
Public Policy Committee Chair:
Diana Mente
Communication Committee Chair
Barb Duran
Fundraising Committee Chair:
OPEN
Nominating Committee Chair:
Barb Duran
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