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June Branch Meeting
June 16th (Lunch)
Hammonasset State Park
No official branch
meetings during the
summer. September
branch meeting TBA
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June 16th (Lunch)
Hammonasset State Park
No official branch
meetings during the
summer. September
branch meeting TBA
Learn More.
View all Calendar Events
June Branch Meeting - Hammonasset State Park
East Beach Pavilion, Wednesday - June 16th - Noon
Bring a brown bag lunch and invite a friend to share it with you!
Cool libations and delicious desserts will be provided by the Art Appreciation
Group
This “program-less program” will be a practice run for summer relaxation.
Join us to enjoy sun and surf - Nature Center - Butterfly Garden - shore
walks - time and conversation with friends - and a few interesting surprises!
For FREE entry and parking, those 65+ can obtain a Charter Oak pass which
gives free access to ALL STATE PARKS IN Connecticut. Ask at the
Hammonasset entrance booth or check out on line information about the
Charter Oak pass. Those without a pass will meet at the Commuter Parking
Lot on Route 79 in Madison and be chauffeured to Hammonasset by a
member with a pass.
If you do not know the location of the East Beach Pavilion, ask at the entrance
gate.
In case the East Beach Pavilion is not available to us on that day and if there is
a strong south wind and rain , we shall meet at the inland shelter behind the
Nature Center.
Please send response and direct any questions to
maryann.o.m@sbcglobal.net
News & Notables
SHORELINE BRANCH HONORS GRADUATES
During June, 7 young women graduates from local high schools were
honored by our Branch with each receiving a Certificate of Achievement, a
$200 check for help with college textbooks and a book donated to their school
libraries with bookplates honoring them. The graduates were Sarah Tischbein
a Killingworth girl from Haddam Killingworth High School, Alexia Scaros from
Daniel Hand High School in Madison, Kaitlyn O’Brien from The Morgan School
in Clinton, and Monica Ague from Branford High School. These young women
were honored at their Senior Awards Assemblies. At our Annual Meeting in
May we recognized 3 Guilford High School graduates from the ABC program.
They were Imani Louden, Tyeasha Robertson, and Lori-Ann Clementson.
Proud to send two to the National Conference for College Women Student
Leaders
The Shoreline AAUW is proud to be able to send two young female college
students to the National Conference for College Women Student Leaders that
will be held in June in the Washington, DC area. On the left is Michelle
Opalenik and on the right is Alison Regan, both students at Southern
Connecticut State University. Ann Gordon, Co-President of the Shoreline
branch is in the center. These students were chosen for their academic
achievements and their future goals as student leaders. The will be speaking
to the Shoreline branch at a meeting in September and will at that time share
with the group what they have learned.
Why So Few? (2010)
An AAUW Research Report
In an era when women are increasingly prominent in medicine, law and
business, why are there so few women scientists and engineers? A new
research report by AAUW presents compelling evidence that can help to
explain this puzzle. Why So Few? Women in Science, Technology,
Engineering, and Mathematics presents in-depth yet accessible profiles of
eight key research findings that point to environmental and social barriers –
including stereotypes, gender bias and the climate of science and
engineering departments in colleges and universities – that continue to block
women’s participation and progress in science, technology, engineering, and
math. The report also includes up to date statistics on girls' and women's
achievement and participation in these areas and offers new ideas for what
each of us can do to more fully open scientific and engineering fields to girls
and women. Read the Report.
The Shriver Report - A Woman's Nation Changes Everything
A key report was released October 16th -- "The Shriver Report — A
Woman’s Nation Changes Everything" -- regarding the current state
of women in our society. The report highlights the rise of women in
the workforce while emphasizing that working women and their
families lack critical supports. This is a project of the Center for
American Progress and was spear headed by Maria Shriver. AAUW
has been eagerly anticipating the launch of this study. A Woman's
Nation emphasizes one of the most remarkable changes of the past
half century: the movement of millions of women into paid
employment. Women now make up half of all workers in the United
States, a stunning shift from just a few generations ago. one of the co-
editors of the report, Heather Boushey, is a former AAUW fellow who
often says, “AAUW’s support saved my life.” Boushey is a senior
economist at the Center for American Progress and a well-known
expert on women and the economy. Read the Report.
Past Event Highlights
Annual Fundraiser - Book & Author Luncheon 2009
The Shoreline Branch’s 2009 Book and Author Luncheon was
celebrated on November 7th, a beautiful, cold and sunny fall day. The
setting, Clinton Country Club was perfect and invited for an interesting
afternoon. Members and their guest enjoyed lunch with a fall theme
and were treated to talks by three intriguing authors. Patricia
Klindeinst from Guilford, author of The Earth Knows My Name, spoke
about native and immigrant populations passing on their knowledge
of survival, gardening and caring for the earth. Author/Illustrator Jon
Himmelman entertained with creative musings about writing
children's books, highlighting his Who’s at the Seashore and other
books that bring nature alive. Professor Michael C. White teaches at
Fairfield University and the Stone coast MFA program, undertakes
extensive historical and cultural research on a place and time, and
then weaves the facts in with the lives of his fiction. He read character
narratives from his books for example Soul Catcher. The event, our
main fundraiser for the year also featured a raffle with a host of
donated items.
All proceeds benefit the AAUW Educational Foundation (EF) and our
local scholarship. EF Fellowships are available to all women for
dissertation or post-doctoral research. Our branch scholarship is
awarded to “an eligible woman enrolled or planning to enroll full time
or part time in an accredited college or university.
_____________________
Rep. DeLauro Lauds AAUW, Talks Pay Equity and Health Care at
Shoreline Branch Event
Rep. Rosa DeLauro, the second highest-ranking Democratic woman
in Congress, praised the AAUW and talked healthcare and gender
equity at an information session at the Blackstone Library July 25
sponsored by the Shoreline Branch.
Rep. DeLauro, a speaker at the recent AAUW National Convention in
St. Louis, commented on the “energy, vision, leadership, and tenacity”
of our organization. “When it comes to addressing formidable and
critical issues, no one does it better … AAUW is a real force for
women and children.” She complimented our members for contacting
their representatives in support of the Paycheck Fairness Act, which
passed in the House. She urged members to take action in the
Senate to put teeth into the Equal Pay Act.
Addressing the current economic situation, she said “this is a pivotal
moment of great peril—and great opportunity to expand women’s
economic and social status and issues of equity … we are bound only
by our determination to get things done.”
Rep. DeLauro discussed how the economic downturn has increased
women’s burden to support their families. Further compounding this
burden is the fact that women make just .78$ to a man’s dollar. This
disparity is greater amongst African-American women and even
greater for Latina women. “This short-changes our families,” she
explained.
In an effort to decrease the wage disparity, Rep. DeLauro is presently
supporting the Pathways Advancing Career Training Act (PACT), which
will train women to get construction and “green” jobs created through
the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. “We must empower
these women by providing them with tools to get well-paid, high-skill
jobs.”
About her sponsorship of the Paid Sick Leave Act and the Healthy
Families Act, Rep. DeLauro said that we must help the 47% of
workers in the private sector who do not have paid sick leave,
especially military spouses who are holding their families together
during deployments.
Regarding healthcare reform legislation, she noted progress in
“coming together with industry” to address employer-sponsored
healthcare issues and to keep rates from doubling in the next 5 years
by “introducing competition into the market.” As a cancer survivor, she
wants to end denial of benefits because of pre-existing conditions,
and she wants Americans to finally have “health insurance they
cannot lose with their jobs.” She made it clear that reforming
healthcare “is not a walk in the park,” but stated she is committed to a
flexible approach drawing on what is presently working throughout the
country.
After Rep. DeLauro took questions from the audience, LAF chair
Barbara Dunham presented her with flowers and a “Rosa Rocks”
poster brought back from the national convention by Shoreline branch
President Ann Gordon—which Rosa will frame for her office!
In closing, she commented on gender equity, “the terrain has shifted,
but the fight for equality has not ended … we must strive until gender
disparity is finally and permanently broken. And AAUW will make this
day happen.”
East Beach Pavilion, Wednesday - June 16th - Noon
Bring a brown bag lunch and invite a friend to share it with you!
Cool libations and delicious desserts will be provided by the Art Appreciation
Group
This “program-less program” will be a practice run for summer relaxation.
Join us to enjoy sun and surf - Nature Center - Butterfly Garden - shore
walks - time and conversation with friends - and a few interesting surprises!
For FREE entry and parking, those 65+ can obtain a Charter Oak pass which
gives free access to ALL STATE PARKS IN Connecticut. Ask at the
Hammonasset entrance booth or check out on line information about the
Charter Oak pass. Those without a pass will meet at the Commuter Parking
Lot on Route 79 in Madison and be chauffeured to Hammonasset by a
member with a pass.
If you do not know the location of the East Beach Pavilion, ask at the entrance
gate.
In case the East Beach Pavilion is not available to us on that day and if there is
a strong south wind and rain , we shall meet at the inland shelter behind the
Nature Center.
Please send response and direct any questions to
maryann.o.m@sbcglobal.net
News & Notables
SHORELINE BRANCH HONORS GRADUATES
During June, 7 young women graduates from local high schools were
honored by our Branch with each receiving a Certificate of Achievement, a
$200 check for help with college textbooks and a book donated to their school
libraries with bookplates honoring them. The graduates were Sarah Tischbein
a Killingworth girl from Haddam Killingworth High School, Alexia Scaros from
Daniel Hand High School in Madison, Kaitlyn O’Brien from The Morgan School
in Clinton, and Monica Ague from Branford High School. These young women
were honored at their Senior Awards Assemblies. At our Annual Meeting in
May we recognized 3 Guilford High School graduates from the ABC program.
They were Imani Louden, Tyeasha Robertson, and Lori-Ann Clementson.
Proud to send two to the National Conference for College Women Student
Leaders
The Shoreline AAUW is proud to be able to send two young female college
students to the National Conference for College Women Student Leaders that
will be held in June in the Washington, DC area. On the left is Michelle
Opalenik and on the right is Alison Regan, both students at Southern
Connecticut State University. Ann Gordon, Co-President of the Shoreline
branch is in the center. These students were chosen for their academic
achievements and their future goals as student leaders. The will be speaking
to the Shoreline branch at a meeting in September and will at that time share
with the group what they have learned.
Why So Few? (2010)
An AAUW Research Report
In an era when women are increasingly prominent in medicine, law and
business, why are there so few women scientists and engineers? A new
research report by AAUW presents compelling evidence that can help to
explain this puzzle. Why So Few? Women in Science, Technology,
Engineering, and Mathematics presents in-depth yet accessible profiles of
eight key research findings that point to environmental and social barriers –
including stereotypes, gender bias and the climate of science and
engineering departments in colleges and universities – that continue to block
women’s participation and progress in science, technology, engineering, and
math. The report also includes up to date statistics on girls' and women's
achievement and participation in these areas and offers new ideas for what
each of us can do to more fully open scientific and engineering fields to girls
and women. Read the Report.
The Shriver Report - A Woman's Nation Changes Everything
A key report was released October 16th -- "The Shriver Report — A
Woman’s Nation Changes Everything" -- regarding the current state
of women in our society. The report highlights the rise of women in
the workforce while emphasizing that working women and their
families lack critical supports. This is a project of the Center for
American Progress and was spear headed by Maria Shriver. AAUW
has been eagerly anticipating the launch of this study. A Woman's
Nation emphasizes one of the most remarkable changes of the past
half century: the movement of millions of women into paid
employment. Women now make up half of all workers in the United
States, a stunning shift from just a few generations ago. one of the co-
editors of the report, Heather Boushey, is a former AAUW fellow who
often says, “AAUW’s support saved my life.” Boushey is a senior
economist at the Center for American Progress and a well-known
expert on women and the economy. Read the Report.
Past Event Highlights
Annual Fundraiser - Book & Author Luncheon 2009
The Shoreline Branch’s 2009 Book and Author Luncheon was
celebrated on November 7th, a beautiful, cold and sunny fall day. The
setting, Clinton Country Club was perfect and invited for an interesting
afternoon. Members and their guest enjoyed lunch with a fall theme
and were treated to talks by three intriguing authors. Patricia
Klindeinst from Guilford, author of The Earth Knows My Name, spoke
about native and immigrant populations passing on their knowledge
of survival, gardening and caring for the earth. Author/Illustrator Jon
Himmelman entertained with creative musings about writing
children's books, highlighting his Who’s at the Seashore and other
books that bring nature alive. Professor Michael C. White teaches at
Fairfield University and the Stone coast MFA program, undertakes
extensive historical and cultural research on a place and time, and
then weaves the facts in with the lives of his fiction. He read character
narratives from his books for example Soul Catcher. The event, our
main fundraiser for the year also featured a raffle with a host of
donated items.
All proceeds benefit the AAUW Educational Foundation (EF) and our
local scholarship. EF Fellowships are available to all women for
dissertation or post-doctoral research. Our branch scholarship is
awarded to “an eligible woman enrolled or planning to enroll full time
or part time in an accredited college or university.
_____________________
Rep. DeLauro Lauds AAUW, Talks Pay Equity and Health Care at
Shoreline Branch Event
Rep. Rosa DeLauro, the second highest-ranking Democratic woman
in Congress, praised the AAUW and talked healthcare and gender
equity at an information session at the Blackstone Library July 25
sponsored by the Shoreline Branch.
Rep. DeLauro, a speaker at the recent AAUW National Convention in
St. Louis, commented on the “energy, vision, leadership, and tenacity”
of our organization. “When it comes to addressing formidable and
critical issues, no one does it better … AAUW is a real force for
women and children.” She complimented our members for contacting
their representatives in support of the Paycheck Fairness Act, which
passed in the House. She urged members to take action in the
Senate to put teeth into the Equal Pay Act.
Addressing the current economic situation, she said “this is a pivotal
moment of great peril—and great opportunity to expand women’s
economic and social status and issues of equity … we are bound only
by our determination to get things done.”
Rep. DeLauro discussed how the economic downturn has increased
women’s burden to support their families. Further compounding this
burden is the fact that women make just .78$ to a man’s dollar. This
disparity is greater amongst African-American women and even
greater for Latina women. “This short-changes our families,” she
explained.
In an effort to decrease the wage disparity, Rep. DeLauro is presently
supporting the Pathways Advancing Career Training Act (PACT), which
will train women to get construction and “green” jobs created through
the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. “We must empower
these women by providing them with tools to get well-paid, high-skill
jobs.”
About her sponsorship of the Paid Sick Leave Act and the Healthy
Families Act, Rep. DeLauro said that we must help the 47% of
workers in the private sector who do not have paid sick leave,
especially military spouses who are holding their families together
during deployments.
Regarding healthcare reform legislation, she noted progress in
“coming together with industry” to address employer-sponsored
healthcare issues and to keep rates from doubling in the next 5 years
by “introducing competition into the market.” As a cancer survivor, she
wants to end denial of benefits because of pre-existing conditions,
and she wants Americans to finally have “health insurance they
cannot lose with their jobs.” She made it clear that reforming
healthcare “is not a walk in the park,” but stated she is committed to a
flexible approach drawing on what is presently working throughout the
country.
After Rep. DeLauro took questions from the audience, LAF chair
Barbara Dunham presented her with flowers and a “Rosa Rocks”
poster brought back from the national convention by Shoreline branch
President Ann Gordon—which Rosa will frame for her office!
In closing, she commented on gender equity, “the terrain has shifted,
but the fight for equality has not ended … we must strive until gender
disparity is finally and permanently broken. And AAUW will make this
day happen.”
