|
|
|
|
Meet 2021 National Conference for College Women Student Leaders (NCCWSL) Participants Sponsored by AAUW LR
Saturday, September 11
11:00 a.m.
(Zoom Meeting Link Below)
Come celebrate and hear the Branch-sponsored college students who attended NCCWSL (virtually) this summer. They are Raquelle Roulette (Pulaski Tech); Ruby Trotter, Khristina Huff, and Hannah Krehbiel (UALR); and Alexis Gardner (Philander Smith).
    
As a member of this branch, you've sent more than a dozen students to NCCWSL over that last 15 years. We were able to sponsor more students this year due to the lower cost of a virtual meeting.
NCCWSL is a leadership conference where hundreds of college women from around the country come together for leadership training, inspiration, and networking. Learn more about NCCWSL here.
Are you a NCCWSL alumni? Please come be part of this meeting and introduced!
The Branch meeting is open to the public. New AAUW members who attend qualify for a special Shape the Future discount (national membership at half price) when they choose to join the Branch.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89094690958?pwd=dDkrbHQ3TTl5YURhWk4vaUpEWmZBdz09
Meeting ID: 890 9469 0958
Passcode: 086011
One tap mobile
+19292056099,,89094690958#,,,,*086011# US (New York)
+13017158592,,89094690958#,,,,*086011# US (Washington DC)
|
|
AAUW LR Board Planning Meeting Results
Thanks to all who attended the virtual Board meeting. We agreed to:
- Keep branch meetings virtual at least through December 2021
- Explore participation in the AAUW National 5-Star Recognition Program
- Update, publish a Branch Yearbook and distribute paper copy to all members*
- Explore new ideas for fundraising both for NCCWSL and for the annual silent auction
- Analyze branch funds and sustainability over time
- Seek branch members to take on roles in fundraising and in communications (Interested? Contact Zenobia Harris or Maria Jones)
- Re-establish the Sunshine Committee**
*Be sure your name, phone number, email and physical address are correct in the AAUW Membership Database so they will be correct in the yearbook. Nell Matthews or Mary McGehee can assist you with this.
** Contact Maureen Terrafranca or Debra Tillery if you know of a member who has a significant life event (death in family, illness, etc.) and who could use a card and/or a phone call.
|
|
Renewing Your AAUW Membership
Thanks to all who have renewed your membership. If we have your correct email address, you have been receiving emails from AAUW to pay your dues online. The link will take you directly to the payment site with no need to log into the National AAUW website. Dues are $82 for one year ($62 national + $10 State + $10 Branch).
If you prefer, you may send your dues directly to Treasurer Nell Matthews at 7200 Briarwood Dr, Little Rock 72205. Because we are trying to accommodate all methods of payment, you may also use Apple Pay by sending an Apple Pay request to Nell at 501-563-6734.
Finally, on the AAUW Little Rock website, there is a PayPal button that will accept both donations to the AAUW General Fund and for AAUW Little Rock dues. Members who haven't renewed by the end of September will be removed from the Branch membership list. We have 43 members who need to renew their AAUW memberships. Not sure if you need to renew? Contact Nell Matthews.
|
|
AAUW LITTLE ROCK 2021 CALENDAR
REGULAR MEETINGS
All regular meetings are virtual and begin at 11 a.m. A Zoom link will be provided before the meeting.
September 11 - Regular Meeting (NCCWSL)
October 9 - Regular Meeting (COVID)
November 13 - Regular Meeting (Diversity)
December 11 - Holiday Fundraising Event
AAUW TUESDAY AFTERNOON BOOK CLUB
With all members vaccinated against COVID-19, the AAUW Tuesday Afternoon Book Club is planning to begin in-person meetings in members' homes. Maria Jones will host the Book Club in her home in Little Rock on Tuesday, October 5th. Contact her by clicking here if you plan to attend.
AAUW Little Rock members are eligible and invited to participate. The Book Club meets at 12:30 pm on the first Tuesday of the month, October through May. They do not meet in January. Contact Diana Glaze, Book Club President, if you would like to join.
BRANCH BULLETIN BOARD
Share your announcements, events, awards, pictures, greetings and activities with other members. Send to Maria Jones by clicking here and she will add to the next newsletter.
Congratulations to AAUW member Tara Shephard, 2021 Phoenix Award Winner!
The Phoenix Award recognizes an exceptional educator, businessperson, policymaker, community leader or advocate who, through their professional role, is dedicated to improving the lives of children and families across Arkansas. It is given by the Arkansas Adverse Childhood Experience and Resilience Coalition.
September 14
City of Little Rock Special Election
1% Sales Tax Increase
The LR City Board passed Ordinance No. 22,016, which approved a 1% Sales and Compensating Use Tax to be used for general purposes to be voted on by the citizenry on September 14, 2021. Early voting will occur from Sept. 7-13 (no weekend voting). Absentee ballots may be requested at votepulaski.net
To view the League of Women Voters of Pulaski County Forum where you can hear a debate on the merits of the proposed sales tax increase click here.
With the surge of COVID-19 cases and after careful consideration by the Arkansas Women’s Hall of Fame Board, a decision was reached to postpone the annual Arkansas Women’s Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony until Wednesday, April 20, 2022 . (Former AAUW State President and current member Dr. Margaret Clark will be inducted.)
|
|
|
|
AAUW Little Rock Branch
CO-PRESIDENTS - ZENOBIA HARRIS & MARIA JONES
PROGRAM VICE PRESIDENT - DEBRA TILLERY
MEMBERSHIP VICE PRESIDENT - MARY MCGEHEE
POLICY CHAIR - LULA BROOKS
SECRETARY - SUSAN HOLT
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
