This January, millions of people worldwide and over a half million in Washington, D.C., marched together in support of women’s rights and other issues. AAUW staff, members, and supporters attended the march across the country to make their voices heard in the fight for the gender equity through chants and signs.

Good Evening Friends,

You have probably all read the February Newsletter that Rae Dawn sent out today.  Sandy Folk is hosting our February meeting.  It will be on Thursday, February 16th at 2:00 P.M.  Sandy Folk is going to share information on the Voyageurs’ National Park.   Is there anyone else that would like to share information on another park?  Please think about it and let me know ASAP.

Thank you very much.  Enjoy our warmer temps this week.

Love,

DedaRae

Women working full time in the United States typically are paid just 80 percent of what men were paid. The figure is even more dire for African-American, Hispanic or Latino women. While many occupations have managed to narrow or even close the pay gap, disparity still exists.

AAUW’s The Simple Truth about the Gender Pay Gap addresses the issues such as the pay gap in each state; the pay gap by age, race/ethnicity, and education; guidance for women facing workplace discrimination; resources for fair pay advocates etc.

You’ve marched on Washington, now come to the 2017 AAUW National Convention, to be held June 14-17, 2017, in Washington D.C and take your voice directly to Capitol Hill. As we prepare for the changing political climate, your voice is needed now more than ever.By participating in Lobby Day at the convention, you too can hone your advocacy skills and apply them to meetings on Capitol Hill, at your statehouse, and in your community.

The submission period for the 2017 art contest has passed, but voting for this year’s winners opens on Monday, February 4, 2017. Visit our art gallery and vote your favorite artwork. AAUW members can vote for up to 10 entries.

Voting Ends – Tuesday, February 28, 2017

Winner announcement – Early March

The six winning entries will be featured in a collection of note cards mailed to AAUW members in the spring.

Play AAUW Bingo to find out what President Trump  will say about women’s issues in his first address to Congress.

When : Tuesday, February 28, at 9 p.m. ET

You can print a bingo card or play our interactive bingo online and tweet picture of your winning card with #AAUWbingo to claim your prize.

AAUW members and supporters stand up to bias and bigotry. AAUW’s voice is needed now more than ever.

We need your support to fight against unequal representation of women in business and government, discrimination and harassment in the workplace and on campus, the gender pay gap, and more.