Calendar: August 2009 - June 2010
August
Women's Equality Day
BENICIA-VALLEJO AAUW CELEBRATES
WOMEN 'S EQUALITY DAY
Honor the civic accomplishments of female elected officials representing Solano County.
Wednesday, August 26, 2009
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
at
Bay Terrace Theater - Home of Mira Theatre Guild
51 Daniels Avenue
Vallejo, CA 94503
JOIN OUR TRIBUTE TO
SOLANO COUNTY WOMEN LEGISLATORS
Free & Open to the Public
"They used to give us a day - it was called International Women's Day. In 1975, they gave us a year, the Year of the Woman. Then, from 1975 to 1985, they gave us a decade, the Decade of the Woman. I said at the time, who knows, if we behave, they may let us into the whole thing. Well, we didn't behave, and here we are."
U.S. Representative, Bella Abzug (D-NY)
August 26th of each year is designated in the United States as Women's Equality Day. In 1971, Bella Abzug instituted Women's Equality Day, commemorating the passage of the 19th Amendment, the Women’s Suffrage Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, which gave U.S. women full voting rights in 1920. This was the culmination of a massive, peaceful civil rights movement by women that had its formal beginnings in 1848 at the world's first women's rights convention, in Seneca Falls, New York. The observance of Women's Equality Day not only commemorates the passage of the 19th Amendment, but also calls attention to women's continuing efforts toward full equality.
Although we've seen women make great strides, there is still much to be accomplished to achieve parity in all fields of endeavor. Until we see an equal number of women in public office, and one finally as Commander in Chief, women reaching pay equity, equal opportunity and respect in the workforce and education, full control over their reproductive decisions and equal partnerships at home, there is still much work left to do. These equity issues are the heart and soul of our AAUW mission.
Women's Equality Day is our kick-off event for 2009-2010 Programs and begins our AAUW membership drive, to culminate at our Membership event in September.
Free & Open to the Public
September
Membership Event, Monday, September 13, 2 - 4 pm at a member's home.
Contact by email for directions.
October
Benicia Voter Education and Candidates Forum
at the City of Benicia Council Chambers
on a Saturday in October 2009, 9AM - Noon
250 East L Street, Benicia, CA 94510
Hosted by League of Women Voters
and
American Association of University Women (AAUW)
The League of Women Voters Benicia (LWV) and the American Association of University Women Benicia-Vallejo Branch (AAUW) will co-host a voter education and candidates forum on a Saturday in October. The goals are to promote civic engagement and to provide voters with information to help them make informed choices. The public is invited and encouraged to attend.
The forum will be held from 9:00 am - 12:00 pm at the Benicia City Council Chambers, 250 East L St., Benicia CA 94510.
The format, which includes time for opening statements, written questions from the floor and closing statements, is designed for fairness to all panel members and candidates. Questions for the panel members and candidates will be solicited from attendees on the day of the event. Neither League of Women Voters Benicia nor AAUW favors or opposes any candidates.
Meet Our Tech Trek Campers!
October 14th, 2009
Community Congregational Church
1305 W. 2nd Street, Benicia
Join us for our annual Tech Trek Potluck, at 6PM, where you will have an opportunity to meet the campers we sponsored last summer. Learn first-hand about their most memorable experiences and the new light in which they look at science and math.
An excerpt from the survey of campers from the first 4 years of Tech Trek says that respondents to the survey indicated much higher levels of science and math taking in their high school years than the national average, as well as increased participation in AP science and math courses.
Come, meet our campers, and share their experiences!
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November
Cyber-bullying Community Forum
Saturday, November 7, 2009, 10 a.m.
Community Presbyterian Church, 2800 Georgia Street, Vallejo
Speakers will include Napa AAUW's Cyber-Bullying Task Force and Vallejo High School Vice Principal, Nicole Anderson. Participants will be provided with information, resources and coping strategies to decrease the occurrences and harmful impact of cyber-bullying. The presentation includes case studies, legislation, and quick tips for parents who are bringing technology into their homes. All attendees will receive a copy of “Family Online Safety Guide” as well as a resources list of helpful books and websites.
December
December 13, 2009 -
Holiday party at a Member's house.
January
Bunko Fundraiser
January 16th, 2010
at the Benicia Senior Center
187 East L Street, Benicia, CA
Refreshments and Prizes
No experience necessary to play this game of chance!
Tickets $12 in advance/ $15 at the door
A fundraiser for AAUW Tech Trek summer camp scholarships and other
community projects
February
Benicia-Vallejo AAUW Presents
SISTERS IN CRIME
February 10, 2010, 7 PM
Dona Benicia Room of the Benicia Public Library
The Benicia-Vallejo
Branch of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) is again
hosting a Mystery Writers Night by welcoming several guest mystery
writers, all from the SF Bay Area, on an evening in February 2010, at
7:00 PM in the Dona Benicia Room of the Benicia Public Library. The
event is free of charge and open to the public.
Participants
this year are Camille Minichino (a.k.a. Margaret Grace),
Claire M. Johnson, Ann Parker, and Penny Warner. These successful authors have
produced many individual volumes and series of books featuring murder
and mayhem.
Claire M. Johnson, a former pastry chef, has recently published her
second foot-related mystery. Her website is
www.rouxmorgue.com
There are
eight novels in Camille Minichino's periodic table mystery series, and
her new thrillers include her lifelong hobby of collecting miniatures.
She is currently on the faculty of Golden Gate University, San
Francisco, and on the staff of Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory.
Ms. Minichino is a retired physicist who keeps very busy with writing
and teaching. She has two mystery series - the Dollhouse Mysteries and
the Periodic Table Mysteries. Her main website is www.minichino.com
Ann Parker writes a historic series set in a Colorado mining town in the
late 1800's. You can check out her latest book on her website at
www.annparker.net
Penny Warner writes mysteries for adults and adolescents as well as a
variety of lifestyle books. Her website is
www.pennywarner.com
The authors'
books will be available for purchase at the event, courtesy of Bookshop
Benicia, and you can have them signed by the authors. Light refreshments
will be served. This event is open to the public, so bring a friend or
two to share the evening! Check
out the authors on their websites:
March
Tech Trek
The Tech Trek
Science Camp was developed to encourage girls finishing the 7th grade to
explore the fields of math and science. The Benicia-Vallejo Branch
of AAUW has a tradition of sending girls to the camp. In 2007 and
2008, five girls were sent each year to Mills College for one week in
July. Parents contribute a $50 donation A record 620 girls
attended Tech Trek Science Camp for Girls in 2007 and had the experience
of living on a college campus and spending a week doing hands-on science
and math. Girls are currently being recommended by their teachers.
What do girls do at Tech Trek? do hands-on science projects experience field trips meet with women in science or math careers.
They eat meals together in a campus cafeteria, play sports, participate in activities in the dorm and have the chance to meet girls from many communities.
Who can attend Tech Trek?
Soon, applications from girls with an interest in science, mathematics, and technology will be reviewed by the Tech Trek Committee. Students who can follow directions, enjoy new settings and people, and work well in groups are great candidates. Once nominated by one of their school teachers, the girls submit an application form and essay. The Committee selects a group of prospective campers from among the applicants, and they are interviewed by AAUW members. From these applicants, a the final group of participants are selected. Parents are included in the process.
Tech Trek is a program unique to the California Division of AAUW and is in its 11th year. The first week-long camp was held at Stanford University. This year, six college campuses will participate.
April
Creative Women's Symposium at
Arts Benicia
May
General Meeting for Election of 2009-10 Officers
June
June 12, 2009 - Officers Installation Luncheon