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February Branch Meeting - Bears in your Backyard
Date: Wednesday, February 15
Time: 1:00 P.M.
Place: E. C. Scranton Library – Madison
Speaker: Felicia Ortner, CT DEP Master Wildlife Conservationist
In recent years there has been a dramatic increase in the recorded number of
black bear
sightings in Connecticut. It is important for us to learn more about these
animals and how to
co-exist with them. Felicia Ortner will present a slide show and discuss the
history, facts and myths about these fascinating animals. Join us, be
impressed and be informed.
Dessert to follow presentation
Hosted by: Art Appreciation and Great Adventures
_________________________
Highlights from September 12th Meeting with Holly Kearl
Holly Kearl, National Program Manager of the Legal Advocacy Fund of national
AAUW, spoke at a special meeting of the Shoreline Branch on September 12
arranged by Elaine Quayle and Barbara Dunham, branch LAF co-chairs. The
program was part of our celebration of 130th anniversary of AAUW.
Speaking to members from the Shoreline and Lower Connecticut Valley
Branches, the proposed New Haven Branch, and the League of Women
Voters, Holly put a human face to contributions made to LAF through AAUW
dues.
While we may think that LAF money only goes to legal fees, Holly explained
that LAF funds paid for the plaintiffs in the recent Wal-Mart v. Dukes case, the
largest certified class action lawsuit in U.S. history, to attend the Supreme
Court oral hearings along with a family member, and how appreciative Betty
Dukes and the other plaintiffs were to be there, even though the Court
reversed the case on a technicality. However, LAF will continue to be involved
with forthcoming cases of gender discrimination against Wal-Mart.
Holly explained that when LAF started in 1981 as a pilot program at the AAUW
branch affiliated with Cornell University, it supported gender equality cases on
campuses. Now, LAF has given $1.5 million over 100 cases and has
expanded to gender and workplace discrimination and harassment cases as
well. She discussed five recent cases that have proceeded because of LAF
support and reported that LAF helps file 10 to 12 amicus briefs each year.
She also explained that AAUW members can make donations earmarked for
specific cases if desired.
She encouraged AAUW members to take advantage of the communications
available from National (http://www.aauw.org) such as the weekly Washington
Update and the monthly LAF Express, as well as the LAF blog, for which she
writes. For more information, go to http://www.aauw.org/act/laf/library/index.cfm.
The Fall LAF Conference Call will be held on the evening of September 29.
Holly also discussed the forthcoming Summit “Anita Hill: 20 Years Later” (http:
//www.anitahill20.org/)on October 15 featuring Anita Hill, Gloria Steinem,
Maureen Dowd, and other distinguished speakers to be held at Hunter
College in New York City. Holly will be preparing a special toolkit on sexual
harassment in the workplace for this event.
Holly is also an expert on harassment of women while walking or commuting
and is the author of the new book, Author of Stop Street Harassment: Making
Public Places Safe and Welcoming for Women, and is the founder of the
website stopstreetharassment.com. A signed copy of the book will be one of
the prizes at the LAF raffle to be held at the September 28 branch meeting.
Highlights from the 2010
AAUW Book& Author Luncheon
National Conference for College Women Student Leaders
sponsored by the Shoreline Branch of AAUW
Michelle Opalenik and Alison Regan, students at Southern Ct State University,
were selected by their professors to attend the National Conference for
College Women Student Leaders that was sponsored by the Shoreline
Branch of AAUW. This conference, which is held annually in June in the
Washington D.C area, provides participants with the opportunity to meet,
network, and interact with nationally prominent Women of Distinction and
students from across the country. Michelle and Alison shared their
experiences with the Shoreline branch at a recent potluck supper. They were
very enthusiastic about the conference, in particular the many workshops
where they learned skills that will help them both in college and in their future
lives in the workplace. They plan to share their experiences with fellow
students at Southern Ct State University.
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
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.”
Date: Wednesday, February 15
Time: 1:00 P.M.
Place: E. C. Scranton Library – Madison
Speaker: Felicia Ortner, CT DEP Master Wildlife Conservationist
In recent years there has been a dramatic increase in the recorded number of
black bear
sightings in Connecticut. It is important for us to learn more about these
animals and how to
co-exist with them. Felicia Ortner will present a slide show and discuss the
history, facts and myths about these fascinating animals. Join us, be
impressed and be informed.
Dessert to follow presentation
Hosted by: Art Appreciation and Great Adventures
_________________________
Highlights from September 12th Meeting with Holly Kearl
Holly Kearl, National Program Manager of the Legal Advocacy Fund of national
AAUW, spoke at a special meeting of the Shoreline Branch on September 12
arranged by Elaine Quayle and Barbara Dunham, branch LAF co-chairs. The
program was part of our celebration of 130th anniversary of AAUW.
Speaking to members from the Shoreline and Lower Connecticut Valley
Branches, the proposed New Haven Branch, and the League of Women
Voters, Holly put a human face to contributions made to LAF through AAUW
dues.
While we may think that LAF money only goes to legal fees, Holly explained
that LAF funds paid for the plaintiffs in the recent Wal-Mart v. Dukes case, the
largest certified class action lawsuit in U.S. history, to attend the Supreme
Court oral hearings along with a family member, and how appreciative Betty
Dukes and the other plaintiffs were to be there, even though the Court
reversed the case on a technicality. However, LAF will continue to be involved
with forthcoming cases of gender discrimination against Wal-Mart.
Holly explained that when LAF started in 1981 as a pilot program at the AAUW
branch affiliated with Cornell University, it supported gender equality cases on
campuses. Now, LAF has given $1.5 million over 100 cases and has
expanded to gender and workplace discrimination and harassment cases as
well. She discussed five recent cases that have proceeded because of LAF
support and reported that LAF helps file 10 to 12 amicus briefs each year.
She also explained that AAUW members can make donations earmarked for
specific cases if desired.
She encouraged AAUW members to take advantage of the communications
available from National (http://www.aauw.org) such as the weekly Washington
Update and the monthly LAF Express, as well as the LAF blog, for which she
writes. For more information, go to http://www.aauw.org/act/laf/library/index.cfm.
The Fall LAF Conference Call will be held on the evening of September 29.
Holly also discussed the forthcoming Summit “Anita Hill: 20 Years Later” (http:
//www.anitahill20.org/)on October 15 featuring Anita Hill, Gloria Steinem,
Maureen Dowd, and other distinguished speakers to be held at Hunter
College in New York City. Holly will be preparing a special toolkit on sexual
harassment in the workplace for this event.
Holly is also an expert on harassment of women while walking or commuting
and is the author of the new book, Author of Stop Street Harassment: Making
Public Places Safe and Welcoming for Women, and is the founder of the
website stopstreetharassment.com. A signed copy of the book will be one of
the prizes at the LAF raffle to be held at the September 28 branch meeting.
Highlights from the 2010
AAUW Book& Author Luncheon
National Conference for College Women Student Leaders
sponsored by the Shoreline Branch of AAUW
Michelle Opalenik and Alison Regan, students at Southern Ct State University,
were selected by their professors to attend the National Conference for
College Women Student Leaders that was sponsored by the Shoreline
Branch of AAUW. This conference, which is held annually in June in the
Washington D.C area, provides participants with the opportunity to meet,
network, and interact with nationally prominent Women of Distinction and
students from across the country. Michelle and Alison shared their
experiences with the Shoreline branch at a recent potluck supper. They were
very enthusiastic about the conference, in particular the many workshops
where they learned skills that will help them both in college and in their future
lives in the workplace. They plan to share their experiences with fellow
students at Southern Ct State University.
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
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.”
The AAUW Shoreline Branch
held their annual Book &
Author Luncheon on
November 6 th at the Clinton
Country Club, Clinton, CT.
The luncheon benefits the
AAUW Educational Fund and
our local branch scholarship
which is awarded each year
to a deserving woman. Our
three fascinating and
held their annual Book &
Author Luncheon on
November 6 th at the Clinton
Country Club, Clinton, CT.
The luncheon benefits the
AAUW Educational Fund and
our local branch scholarship
which is awarded each year
to a deserving woman. Our
three fascinating and
dynamic authors served as the highlight of the event. Retuning this year by
popular demand was award winning children’s author, Leslie Connor, who
delighted us with pre-adolescent themes in, Waiting for Normal and Crunch
.Diane Meier, founder and president of MEIER, a full service and luxury
marketing firm in Manhattan, encouraged the possibility of a second chance
in all of us with her first work of fiction, The Season of Second Chances.
Historical author, Nancy Goldstone, thrilled us with her presentation of, The
Lady Queen: The Notorious Reign of Joann I, Queen of Naples, Jerusalem,
and Sicily. Over nineteen local merchants contributed to the highly
successful raffle. Our appreciation is expressed to all the people who made
the luncheon an enjoyable event.
popular demand was award winning children’s author, Leslie Connor, who
delighted us with pre-adolescent themes in, Waiting for Normal and Crunch
.Diane Meier, founder and president of MEIER, a full service and luxury
marketing firm in Manhattan, encouraged the possibility of a second chance
in all of us with her first work of fiction, The Season of Second Chances.
Historical author, Nancy Goldstone, thrilled us with her presentation of, The
Lady Queen: The Notorious Reign of Joann I, Queen of Naples, Jerusalem,
and Sicily. Over nineteen local merchants contributed to the highly
successful raffle. Our appreciation is expressed to all the people who made
the luncheon an enjoyable event.
February Branch Meeting
Wednesday, February 15
1pm
Scranton Library, Madison
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Wednesday, February 15
1pm
Scranton Library, Madison
Learn More.
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