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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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Scaveng-HER Quest - March 9, 2024
LET'S CELEBRATE WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH
IN DOWNTOWN TRENTON!
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Nominations for Branch Board and Committee Chair Positions Now Open! | | | |
Open Membership Vote to Begin April 3rd | |
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Please visit OpenUpAAUW.org for all the information and resources available to assist members in voting for or against the degree requirement for anyone who has in interest in joining AAUW.
The voting information will be sent to each member's email address on file and you will be required to vote from the link you receive in that email.
If you anticipate having trouble locating the email or are not sure of the voting process, we will have private voting stations set up at our April 9th Branch Meeting so you can vote from your phone, laptop or iPad at the April 9th meeting.
A town hall meeting for all AAUW members on the Open Membership issue is being scheduled for April 2nd in the evening, so please watch your emails for that information coming from AAUW of Michigan.
The voting window will be open from
April 3rd to May 15th.
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Nominations for "Named Gift" Award now Open! | |
Nominate someone who you feel has done an outstanding job for our branch this year.
Do not nominate anyone who has received the Named Gift Award for the past 5 years; recipients are listed in the Yearbook.
Send nominations to Ruth Briggs at:
ruthbriggs1@comcast.net
Deadline is the May 14th branch meeting.
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UPCOMING BRANCH MEETINGS/EVENTS:
"SAVE THE DATES"
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March 14: 12:30pm, STEM Savvy Committee Mtg., Riverview Library
March 26: 5:00pm, Branch Board Meeting, Zoom
April 9: 6:00pm, Branch Annual Meeting - Election of Officers and Open Membership Discussion/Vote, Brownstown Comm. Center
April 11: 12:30pm, STEM Savvy Committee Mtg., Riverview Library
April 23: 5:00pm, Foundation Board Meeting, Riverview Library
May 9: STEM SAVVY EVENT - WCCD Taylor
May 14: 6:00pm, May Branch Meeting & Scholarship Awards Dinner, Brownstown Comm. Center
May TBD: Joint Branch/Foundation Board Meeting, TBD
June 11: 6:00pm, June Branch Meeting: Awards/New Board Installation, TBD
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STEM SAVVY PLANS CONTINUE TO GATHER STEAM AS DATE APPROACHES!
Excitement is building as we are getting closer to the BIG EVENT on MAY 9.
The registration forms have gone out to their buildings and their return anticipated by the end of March. The speakers are lined up and we expect 125 girls, plus their chaperones to attend.
The need now is for more volunteers from our branch to help for the day on May 9.
Please contact Jackie Hector or Lynn Strain to offer your services to help make this the best day ever.
The next STEM meeting will be March 14, 12:30 at the Riverview Library.
Jean Carnahan
STEM SAVVY Committee
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AAUW-WD Academic Scholarship -
Applications Accepted thru March 31st!
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PUBLIC POLICY REPORT March 2024
The Oldest Profession - Maine Gov. Janet Mills (D) signed two laws last July empathetic toward people who engage in prostitution, while expanding criminalization for sex buyers and those who sexually exploit vulnerable populations, including children and people with mental disabilities.
In Maine, engaging in prostitution are trafficked into the trade 90 percent of the time, according to Reckitt’s estimates. “The laws seek to discontinue the practice of arresting those who sell their bodies for sex—the vast majority of them because life has given them very few choices and even less support for their lives and the lives of their children,” said Reckitt.
Under the new laws, people engaging in prostitution will no longer be arrested, will receive increased services and can petition to have their previous arrests for prostitution sealed so that they are not discriminated against in other areas, such as housing and employment.
The laws only penalize those who pay or attempt to pay for a sex act. They reframe prostitution as “commercial sexual exploitation.”
For more, go to Maine Is the First U.S. State to Center Survivors of Commercial Sexual Exploitation in Legal Reforms - Ms. Magazine
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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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March Birthdays:
3/17: Patty Smart
3/21: Beth Haynes
3/25: Shelby Margitan
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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
Fri. 3/1/24 - 8:00-9:00am
Morning Spark
3D Fit Ultimate Fitness Arena
12425 Nixon Ave, Riverview
No fee to attend; Food provided by host.
Mon. 3/18/24 - 11:30am - 1:00pm
Business Forum - Providing Access
to Reliable Broadband
Crystal Gardens, Southgate
Tickets: $25.00 (incls. lunch)
https://swcrc.com/events/broadband24/
Thurs. 3/21/24 - 8:00 - 9:30am
5 Star Eye Opener
Multi-Chamber Networking B'fast
LaFontaine Volkswagen
2200 S Telegraph Rd, Dearborn
No fee to attend. Register at:
https://swcrc.com/events/5star/
Thurs. 3/21/24 - 5:30-7:00pm
Young Professionals Networking
Rev'd Up Fun
19830 West Rd, Woodhaven
No fee to attend.
Food for purchase and Cash Bar.
Tues. 3/26/24 - 12:00 - 1:00pm
Networking at Noon
Dairy Queen Grill and Chill
8115 Telegraph Rd., Taylor
No fee to attend; lunch on own tab.
Thurs. 4/18/24 - 5:30-9:30pm
Black Tie Gala & Expo
Presented by Community Publishing
Crystal Gardens | Southgate
Vendor info & Tickets:
SWCRC Black Tie Gala & Expo 2024 - SWCRC
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DBA UPCOMING EVENTS
www.downriverbusinessassociation.com
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Weds. 3/6/24 - 8:00 - 9:30am
Breakfast Networking
The Sanctuary on Huron River
27753 W Huron River Dr. Flat Rock
$10 per person
Tues 3/12/24 - 5:00pm
Women's Group - Happy Hour
Bishop Park, Wyandotte
Join us for a refreshing walk then dinner afterward someplace downtown Wyandotte.
Meet at Bishop Park at 5:00pm
No fee to attend; dinner on own tab.
Mon. 3/18/24 - 11:30am-1:00pm
Non-Profit Meeting
Public Service C.U.
7665 Merriman Rd., Romulus
No fee to attend; lunch provided.
Weds. 3/20/24 - 5:30-7:00pm
Evening Mixer
Thirst Parlor, 500 Ford Ave.,
Wyandotte
No fee to attend; complimentary appetizers provided by host.
Weds. 3/27/24 - 11:30am
Networking over Lunch
Firehouse Pub, 232 Maple St.,
Wyandotte
No fee to attend; lunch on own tab.
Thurs. 3/28/24 - 8:00-9:00am
DBA Book Club Discussion
"Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less" by Greg McKeown
Glass Onion Griddle,
6828 Allen Rd Allen Park
No fee to attend. B'fast on own tab.
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News from the State (AAUW-MI)
www.aauwmi.org
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AAUW of Michigan
Important Dates
March, 2024
Friday, March 1
- Spring Newsletter distributed
Wednesday, March 27
- Branch Presidents’ Quarterly Zoom Meeting, 7:00pm ET
April, 2024
Monday, April 1
- Call to Annual Meeting distributed
- State Convention Sponsorship deadline
Tuesday, April 2
- Town Hall Zoom Meeting on Open Membership Vote, 7:00pm ET
Saturday, April 6
- State Convention Early Bird Registration deadline
Tuesday, April 30
- State Convention Registration deadline
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Save the Date
for the 2024 Statewide Convention!
May 10-11, 2024,
Detroit Marriott, Livonia
Sponsorship Deadline is Thursday, February 29th.
Early Bird Registration Open Soon!
The planning committee for AAUW of Michigan's 2024 Convention is excited to share highlights of the developing schedule for this biennial event.
Arrive on Friday, May 10th to enjoy afternoon shopping discounts at the Laurel Park Place Mall attached to the Detroit Marriott, Livonia where the convention will be held.
In the evening there will be a reception with hors d'oeuvres and a cash bar, the presentation of Golden Recognition Awards to celebrate our members who have been active in AAUW for 50 years or more, and fun and prizes playing Motown Bingo.
The Annual Meeting and Convention will be held on Saturday, May 11, 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Lisa Maatz, former Vice President of Government Relations and Advocacy for AAUW (2002-2017), now an independent consultant and nationally sought-after speaker, will be one of our keynote presenters. Sarah Bannon, a consultant and expert in board leadership, will be another featured speaker. Governor Gretchen Whitmer has been invited to attend, but her office is unable to confirm her availability this far in advance.
We also have training sessions planned in the afternoon that will focus on member recruitment and retention, branch leadership succession, and marketing and PR strategies for your branch.
We will be voting on the election of new state board officers, bylaw updates/changes, as well as a proposed state dues increase of $3.00 per member.
Remember that it is now "One Member, One Vote" so delegates are no longer required and EVERY VOTE IS IMPORTANT!
If you are a member in good standing and are in attendance at the convention, you will be eligible to vote!
Do You Know a Potential Convention Sponsor?
AAUWMI is looking for convention sponsors to help underwrite expenses and defray costs to our members attending the meeting.
Please share the sponsorship flyer below with your business and organizational contacts, and email names and contact information for prospective sponsors to aauwofmichigan@gmail.com by February 29.
The grid below lists the sponsor levels and the recognition benefits associated with each level of sponsorship.
Thanks to all our members for help in identifying sponsors!
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@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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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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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
March 1: "Heaven and Earth Grocery Store" by James McBride. 1:00pm at Faith Methodist Church, 2530 Charlton Rd., Trenton
The remaining 2024 book club selections will be announced in the April branch newsletter!
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:
March 10th:
“To Kill a Mockingbird,1:00pm
Next season’s programs have been announced so we should receive notification soon for renewal subscriptions. The season’s listings are online under “Broadway in Detroit”.
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 -
4/7, 6/9.
Contact Jean Carnahan.
Saturday evening dates -
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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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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Evening Literature
Apr. 23: “The German Wife" by Kelly Rimmer (rescheduled from February 2024)
June 25: “Sold On A Monday” by Kristina McMorris
(NOTE: “The 16th Tree of the Somme” by Lars Mytting, originally scheduled for April 2024 reading is currently not available from the library so the discussion is on hold).
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:
March 26th: Chapter 1, “The U.S.& the Middle East” &
Chapter 8, “Pandemic Preparedness”
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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"Unofficial" Out and About Opportunity
Music Bingo Event and Fundraiser for Wyandotte Kiwanis Club
March 8th at 7:00pm
Wyandotte Boat Club
If you'd like to support this local service club, you can show up at the door and pay $20 or email: WyKiwanis1000@gmail.com in advance to RSVP.
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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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Detroit Symphony
If you are interested in future plans for this group, contact Mary Sue Sickafus at: mssickafus1@gmail.com
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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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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 25th 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:
Barb Duran
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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