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.
Sisters in Law: How Sandra Day O’Connor and Ruth Bader Ginsburg Went to the Supreme Court and Changed the World
Date : March 28, 2017
Time: 8:00 p.m. ET
Location: Online (You just need to register.)
Cost: Free
Martha Ann has witnessed crucial milestones in women’s equality from women’s right to vote in November 1920 to name of the first woman on the presidential ballot in November 2016. When Miller was entering the workforce in the 1930s, sexism and inequality were prevalent. Throughout Miller’s membership, AAUW has supported equal pay legislation, women in politics, equal representation of both men and women and many more programs.
Photo caption : AAUW member Martha Ann Miller.
Photo Credit : Hannah Golden.
This webinar is open to everyone but it is more geared toward branch and state presidents, membership vice presidents, and any leaders responsible for member recruitment, engagement, or retention strategies in the local community.
Date : January 24, 2017
Time: 4–5 p.m. ET OR 7–8 p.m. ET
Location: Online
Cost: Free (You just need to register.)
