The Program Committee has put together a schedule of programs for the upcoming year that is sure to have something to please every AAUW member. While you will find some events that have become a tradition, such as the annual International Women’s Day Dinner, others will be new ventures. We’ve tried to include a variety of topics, and a mix of educational offerings with plain old fun. For questions please contact Program VP Yvonne Curry, von104@roadrunner.com
Here is the beginning lineup of AAUW Programs for 2009- 2010
Monday, September 14: Potluck Program
5:30pm, Ebenezer United Church of Christ
Winners of the Olga Lindberg and Jacquie Walker scholarships were introduced and spoke briefly.
Our potluck speaker for the dinner discussed The Ophelia Project, winner of the 2007 AAUW (national) Eleanor Roosevelt Fund Award.
Our branch is a supporter of the Educational Foundation and, in fact, was the number one branch in the country for 2008 contributions to the Eleanor Roosevelt Fund. Since 1989, the Eleanor Roosevelt Fund Award has honored an individual, project, organization, or institution for outstanding contribution to equity and education for women and girls.
The Ophelia Project works to reduce relational aggression. The organization creates safe spaces for all women and girls to attain full intellectual and developmental capacity. Katie Allison, who directs outreach activities, represented the organization which is headquartered in Erie.
Saturday, October 10: District One Conference
10am at the White Inn, Dunkirk, NY
Theme: Advocacy
Judge Judith Claire will speak on 'The Family Treatment Drug Court'
Saturday, October 24, Erie Community College City Campus: Re-Entry Support in Erie County.
The participants represent various organizations in Erie County offering services to ex-offenders. The main speaker is Ann Graham, Re-Entry Coordinator, Monroe County, and the moderator is Christopher Warden from the co-sponsoring agency, Action for Mental Health. The free event, which is also sponsored by the League of Women Voters/ Buffalo/Niagara, includes lunch and is funded by a grant from AAUW**. Please note that there is limited seating so get your reservations early. For additional information or reservations, please contact T. Warden at 833-7124 or theresewarden@verizon.net.
** The funding came from one of last year’s Grassroots Grants, which is supported by our fabulous booksale.
Saturday, November 7, 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm: "Quilting", presented by Estelle Anderson
Buffalo & Erie County Public Library, Lafayette Square, Buffalo
A fascinating presentation - history and display - includes embedded codes used in the Underground Railroad.
Saturday, December 12, noon-2:30 pm - Holiday Program featuring the Aurora Village Singers
Friar's Table
January, 2010 - "A New Start"
Jericho Road, 184 Barton St, Buffalo
The focus is on refugee organizations; Issues of people that are settled in Buffalo; Empowerment of Women
Saturday, Feb 20, 2010, 9am-noon
Hauptmann-Woodward/UB biomedical campus
Saturday, March 6, 2010 - International Women's Day Brunch
Samuel's Grand Manor
Saturday, March 13, 2010:
Tech Savvy 5
University at Buffalo
Theme: “Persistence”
Guest Speaker: Lilly Ledbetter
Keynote Speaker: Heather Rozzi, M.D.
Saturday, March 27: Sister2Sister
Buffalo State University
Tuesday, April 20, 2010, 5:30-7:30 pm
Twentieth Century Club, 595 Delaware, Buffalo, NY
"The Activist First Lady"
Fri-Sun, April 23-25, 2010
AAUW-NYS Convention in Cooperstown, NY
Saturday May 15, 2010: Annual Awards Luncheon
“Women of Achievement” Jacquie Walker
Attention Members: Note the ride-share program - request a ride when you send in your registration.
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